Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Sep 19, 2015

Hazel D. Lyons, 82, of Lonoke went to be with her heavenly Father Saturday, September 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 7, 1933, to J.O. and Audrey Cardin of Stuttgart.

She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and rocked her many...

Sep 12, 2015

Lillie Mae Mask Gibbins, age 80, died September 12, 2015. She is survived by her devoted and loving  husband of 66 years,  Earl “Buddy” Gibbins; five children, Joyce (Sonny) Hill, Catherine Gibbins, Phyllis (David) Park, Earline (Jeff) Mowrer, all of Lonoke and Kimberly Gibbins of Bauxite; seven grandchildren, Lim, Brenda, Kenny, Dusty, Leslie, Josh and Alex; 11 great-grandchildren, Brady,...

Sep 11, 2015

Twilla Leigh Ketchum O’Cain, age 83, died September 11, 2015. She was born September 23, 1931. She graduated in 1949 from Lonoke High School. She worked for Delta Airlines and retired from Arkla Gas.

Survivors include husband Billy O’Cain; stepdaughter Carol O’Cain; brother, Gene (Beverly) Ketchum; niece Pam Ketchum Steele; nephew Geno Ketchum and great-nephew Wesley Mathis....

Sep 11, 2015

Pauline Hart, age 80, died September 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Daniel Lee Hart, Jr.; children, Paulette (Hugh) Daniels, Jimmy Hart, Garry (Tere) Hart, Carolyn Cole, Sandra (Mike) Smith and Lisa (Kenny) McFarlin;  one sister Marion Hackett; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; many brother and sister in-laws; and a host of nieces and nephews....

Sep 10, 2015

Gregory Flinn Adams, 62, of Lonoke, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015.  He worked for the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control & Ecology and owned G & G Liquor in North Little Rock.  He is survived by his children, Flinn and Jennifer Adams both of Lonoke, a brother, Gary Adams of North Little Rock and three grandchildren.  A private...

Sep 2, 2015

BARBARA ANNE (Thomas) DILL,77, of Lonoke closed her eyes to this life and opened  her eyes in her Heavenly home on September 2, 2015.  Born March 25, 1938, in Detroit, MI, to the late West and Edna Maye (Jernigan) Thomas, she was preceded in death by her husband and partner Charles Dill Sr,...

Sep 1, 2015

Ruby Nell Pool Randall went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015. She was born March 27, 1935 to the late William and Chellie Colclasure. She leaves behind her children Linda (Bubba) Gentry, Becky Wood, Danny Pool, Ronnie (Melissa) Pool and Tina Hulen; stepchildren, Paul Randall and Terri Rucker; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Hill, Geraldine...

Aug 31, 2015

Betty Jean Simpson Smith, age 89, died August 31, 2015. She was born February 15, 1926. She was a member of the Palm Street Church of Christ, Lonoke.

She attended Harding College and graduated from Abilene Christian College.

Betty married Robert Smith on...

Aug 24, 2015

Roger H. Beedle, age 70, of Carlisle, died August 24, 2015. He was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Ruth Beedle. He is survived by his wife Diane Beedle; son, Rodney (Andrea) Beedle, one grandson Peyton Beedle of Cabot; siblings, Lavern (Archie) Dale, Louise (Billy Paul) Bullock of Hot Springs,...

Aug 19, 2015

Dowl Presley Taylor, age 33, died August 19, 2015. Preceding him in death is his father Tommy Taylor. He leaves behind twin sons Michael and Tommy Taylor of Sherwood; mother, Nina (Gary Carpenter) Davis of Ward; sisters, April Socia of Rison and Cholie Robinson of McRae; stepmother Cindy Crawford; stepfather James Davis; many aunts, uncles,...

Aug 19, 2015

Jean Dozier, age 71, died August 19, 2015. Preceding in death are her parents Richard and Hazel Dozier, husband Herman Paul Raper. Survivors include her children, Paula Nibblett and Cindy Benson; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; loved by Tommy Uptain and many more family and friends.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

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Aug 16, 2015

On Sunday August 16, 2015, Bob (Robert) Carr went home to have Sunday Service in Heaven. He was the Pastor of Smyrna Full Gospel in Lonoke, Arkansas and leaves behind his wife of 43 years Beverly Gales Carr; son David (Brandi); daughter Jennifer Carr; five grandchildren, Taylor, Tori, Trinity, Jonathan, and Gabe and a host...

Aug 12, 2015

Ruby Knox Radcliffe of Lonoke, age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Theodore and Ava Marsh Knox, sisters Opal and Jacqueline, and brothers Clifton and William H. (Billie) Knox. She is survived by her daughter, Diane...

Aug 11, 2015

Renee Moran, age 53 of Carlisle passed away August 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Davidson. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Walter Moran; her children, Shawn (Lori) Moran, Thomas (Michelle) Moran and Ashley (Josh) Seely. She was MiMi to her 10 grandchildren. Survivors also include...

Aug 8, 2015

Dorothy Virginia Benge Larsen of Jacksonville, born May 1, 1928, died August 8, 2015. She spent her life living for others and lived by the verse in the Bible Matthew 25:40. She is survived by her husband Henrik Larsen and a foster daughter Linda Abbott. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on...

Aug 6, 2015

J.L. High, son of James and Helen Hicks High, died August 6, 2015. He grew up in the Fairview area, was a teacher and coach at Forest Heights Jr High, Hall High and Parkview. He received degrees from Lonoke High and UCA.

Survivors are his wife of 35 years,...

Aug 6, 2015

Edith Ann Surrett, age 74, of England died August 6, 2015. She is preceded by her parents Carl and Mildred Nelson; husband Billy Surrett and a sister Jean McLemore. Survivors include her sons Craig (Debbie) Surrett and Chris Surrett of England; grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Surrett, KC Surrett and Raeann Surrett; great-grandchildren Bentley and Briley Surrett; and a brother Gilbert...

Aug 4, 2015

SSGT Bryce Allen, Sr. of Jacksonville, age 77, passed away August 4, 2015 at Elmcorft Assisted Living in Sherwood.

His mother Bessie Paradise, father, Joe Allen and brother Frederick Paradise preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Bryce Allen, Jr. and Dexter Allen; one daughter Robin Allen; two sisters, Bearnell...

Aug 4, 2015

Connie Ruth Branch Wilson would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment came with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not...

Jul 31, 2015