Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Edna Hill
Apr 30, 2014
Edna Lorraine Hill, 89, passed away April 30, 2014. She is survived by her children Tommy Hill, Mary Taylor, Janet Walters and Debra Cox; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a very special and a loyal family friend, Richard Crane. She is preceded in death by her husband Buford Hill and a son Buford Wayne Hill.
Visitation, 6-8...
Jessie Tucker
Apr 29, 2014
Jessie Tucker, 81, of Lonoke passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was the daughter of Artie and Ollie Blue.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd D. Tucker, her parents and a brother E.C. Blue.
She is survived by her daughters Cathy (William) Burrow and Linda (Roger) Crawford; six grandchildren, Brian Burrow,...

James Malone, Jr.
Apr 27, 2014
James Miller Malone Jr. of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully Sunday April 27, 2014 with the dignity and faith in God he maintained his entire life. He was born September 30, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Adele Willson Malone and James Miller Malone Sr. Jim was the oldest of their 3 children:...

Charles Crosson
Apr 17, 2014
Charles Edward Crosson, born May 23, 1946, died April 17, 2014. He was retired after 40 years from Riceland Foods. Preceding in death are parents, one brother and one sister. Survivors include wife Linda Crosson; daughters Lisa, Laura and Katie; step-daughter Charlotte; stepsons Ben and Billy; brother and sister-in-law Walter and Odeen and best friend Gary.
Visitation,...

Harvey Wiles
Apr 12, 2014
Harvey E Wiles, Sr., age 79, passed away April 12, 2014. He was retired from Tyson Foods. Survivors include his children, Harvey (Susan) Wiles, Jr., George ( Sherry) Wiles and Jason (Tammy) Wiles, all from Carlisle; grandchildren, Tate Cole, Caroline Cole, Justin (Hollie) Wiles, Dustin (Brandi) Wiles, Zachary (Jackie) Wiles, Tanner Wiles and Conner Wiles; great- grandchildren, Jessa, Harlee,...

Jewell Crump
Apr 10, 2014
Jewell Evelyn Crump, 90 of Lonoke, passed away on April 10, 2014. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and a 50 year member of Lonoke OES. She was retired after 35 years from Franklin Electric and ten years as a Walmart door greeter. She is preceded in death by her parents Rutherford and Serena C. Glover...
Geneva Griffin
Apr 5, 2014
Geneva A. Griffin, age 88, passed away on April 5, 2014 of complications of lymphatic cancer. She was a native of Arkansas. She was born march 18, 1926 to Iva and Albert Terry. Mrs. Griffin had a long professional career in management. She was a Plant Manager of an Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Plant in San Pedro, California...
Bobby Beasley
Apr 3, 2014
Bobby Edward Beasley, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Lonoke, AR passed away April 3, 2014 at the age of 77. He was born in Nocona, TX on January 9, 1937 to parents Clyde and Dorothy Beasley. He graduated from Nocona High School and received a degree in Industrial Engineering from The University...
David Crafton
Mar 30, 2014
David Thomas Crafton, 52 of Jacksonville died on March 30, 2014. He was an employee of the Lonoke County Road and Bridge Department and an assistant Chaplain with the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office Prison Ministry. Proceeding him in death were his mother Patricia Collins, son David Crafton, sister Tawnya Johnson. He is survived by his children Ashlee Crafton of...

Christine Fletcher
Mar 25, 2014
Christine Naugher Fletcher, age 97, passed away March 25th 2014. Christine was born August 4th, 1916 in Florence, Arkansas to Thomas and Lena W. Naugher. She had two sisters, Maye and Minnie Naugher. After the death of her father, her family moved from Florence, Arkansas to Monticello, Arkansas. She attended Arkansas A and M and The University of Arkansas...
Jewell Copeland
Mar 22, 2014
Jewel Dillon Copeland, 88, passed away March 22, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was a very active member of Faith Community Church in Furlow, AR. She was born to Luther and Mille Dillon. She is also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Karsyn.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories one son James Davidson,...
Albert Schafer
Mar 8, 2014
Albert Francis Schafer, age 78 of Lonoke, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2014. Albert was known for his kindness and impeccable work ethic. He retired from AFCO Steel after a devoted 47 years. He also retired from the National Guard (45) years where he enjoyed serving his country and helping others.
He was...

Christine Campbell
Mar 8, 2014
Christine Dennis Campbell went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2014. She was born December 25, 1922 at Coy, Arkansas to Bruce and Nora “Lizzie” Morris Dennis. Christine loved telling everyone she met about what the Lord had done for her and also His love for them. She prayed for her family unceasingly. Mother, Nannaw and friend...

Michael Soderlund
Mar 8, 2014
Michael Eugene Soderlund, 72, died March 8, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors, children Mary Ann Forrest and Matthew (Francis) Soderlund, grandchildren, Paige, Keifer, Kaitlin, Jason and Taylor. Preceding him in death are his parents, and a son Mark. Memorial Service, 12:00 noon Monday, March 17 at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home,...

Alberta Carroll
Feb 25, 2014
Alberta Carroll, born in Lonoke, Arkansas on November 26, 1931 to the late Love Burton, Sr. and Mary Tavorn Burton, died February 25, 2014. She retired from Hospital Environmental Services. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marion “Charles” Carroll, two brothers Willie Burton, Earnest “Sony” Burton and two sisters Bertha “Chick” Davis and Betty “Sis” Rutledge....
Lillie Brown
Feb 24, 2014
Lillie Drewsiller Coffelt Brown , 91, of Carlisle died Monday, February 24, 2014 at Heartland Rehab and Care in Benton.
She was the widow of Burnice M. Brown who died in 1981. Drewsiller was born at home, May 3, 1922 south of Carlisle, daughter of the late A. Hiley Coffelt and Mary Belle...

Allen Winfrey
Feb 23, 2014
Allen Elton Winfrey, age 89, died February 23, 2014. He was a WWII Veteran, a lifetime member of the American Legion and a farmer. Preceding him in death are his parents Chester and Katie Winfrey, wife Beulah, brothers Lyndell and Glendon and a son-in-law Bill Basham. He is survived by his children Connie (Leroy) Akridge and Becky Basham; three...

Polly Trickey
Feb 22, 2014
Polly Anna Trickey, 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born in Lonoke on March 13, 1925 to Gladys and Henry Tomlinson.
She graduated from Lonoke Public Schools in 1943, as the salutatorian of her class.
Polly Anna was married to W.J. ‘Dub’ Trickey on September 4, 1943. ...
Annie Miles
Feb 21, 2014
Annie Evelyn Miles, age 91, passed away February 21, 2014. She is survived by her children, Betty (Charles) Brinkley and James (Karen) Hagar; seven grandchildren, Deborah (Vikki ) Brinkley, Charles “Bo” Brinkley, Jr., David Brinkley, Kevin (Victoria) Brinkley, Michael (Kim) Brinkley, Tammy (Herman) Sotomayer and Ron (Ann) Hagar; 12 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. She is preceded by four brothers, three...
Willard Harrison
Feb 19, 2014
Willard Harrison, age 74, died February 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife Charlene Harrison; children, Jody (Ben) Dierks of Stuttgart, Vanessa (Jon) Holcomb of Carlisle, Billy (Tracie ) Harrison of DeValls Bluff and Jocelyn (Ryan) Medford of Brinkley; siblings, Joe (Judy) Harrison and Carter (Debbye) Harrison; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...

Edna Hill
Apr 30, 2014
Edna Lorraine Hill, 89, passed away April 30, 2014. She is survived by her children Tommy Hill, Mary Taylor, Janet Walters and Debra Cox; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a very special and a loyal family friend, Richard Crane. She is preceded in death by her husband Buford Hill and a son Buford Wayne Hill.
Visitation, 6-8...
Jessie Tucker
Apr 29, 2014
Jessie Tucker, 81, of Lonoke passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was the daughter of Artie and Ollie Blue.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd D. Tucker, her parents and a brother E.C. Blue.
She is survived by her daughters Cathy (William) Burrow and Linda (Roger) Crawford; six grandchildren, Brian Burrow,...

James Malone, Jr.
Apr 27, 2014
James Miller Malone Jr. of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully Sunday April 27, 2014 with the dignity and faith in God he maintained his entire life. He was born September 30, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Adele Willson Malone and James Miller Malone Sr. Jim was the oldest of their 3 children:...

Charles Crosson
Apr 17, 2014
Charles Edward Crosson, born May 23, 1946, died April 17, 2014. He was retired after 40 years from Riceland Foods. Preceding in death are parents, one brother and one sister. Survivors include wife Linda Crosson; daughters Lisa, Laura and Katie; step-daughter Charlotte; stepsons Ben and Billy; brother and sister-in-law Walter and Odeen and best friend Gary.
Visitation,...

Harvey Wiles
Apr 12, 2014
Harvey E Wiles, Sr., age 79, passed away April 12, 2014. He was retired from Tyson Foods. Survivors include his children, Harvey (Susan) Wiles, Jr., George ( Sherry) Wiles and Jason (Tammy) Wiles, all from Carlisle; grandchildren, Tate Cole, Caroline Cole, Justin (Hollie) Wiles, Dustin (Brandi) Wiles, Zachary (Jackie) Wiles, Tanner Wiles and Conner Wiles; great- grandchildren, Jessa, Harlee,...

Jewell Crump
Apr 10, 2014
Jewell Evelyn Crump, 90 of Lonoke, passed away on April 10, 2014. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and a 50 year member of Lonoke OES. She was retired after 35 years from Franklin Electric and ten years as a Walmart door greeter. She is preceded in death by her parents Rutherford and Serena C. Glover...
Geneva Griffin
Apr 5, 2014
Geneva A. Griffin, age 88, passed away on April 5, 2014 of complications of lymphatic cancer. She was a native of Arkansas. She was born march 18, 1926 to Iva and Albert Terry. Mrs. Griffin had a long professional career in management. She was a Plant Manager of an Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Plant in San Pedro, California...
Bobby Beasley
Apr 3, 2014
Bobby Edward Beasley, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Lonoke, AR passed away April 3, 2014 at the age of 77. He was born in Nocona, TX on January 9, 1937 to parents Clyde and Dorothy Beasley. He graduated from Nocona High School and received a degree in Industrial Engineering from The University...
David Crafton
Mar 30, 2014
David Thomas Crafton, 52 of Jacksonville died on March 30, 2014. He was an employee of the Lonoke County Road and Bridge Department and an assistant Chaplain with the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office Prison Ministry. Proceeding him in death were his mother Patricia Collins, son David Crafton, sister Tawnya Johnson. He is survived by his children Ashlee Crafton of...

Christine Fletcher
Mar 25, 2014
Christine Naugher Fletcher, age 97, passed away March 25th 2014. Christine was born August 4th, 1916 in Florence, Arkansas to Thomas and Lena W. Naugher. She had two sisters, Maye and Minnie Naugher. After the death of her father, her family moved from Florence, Arkansas to Monticello, Arkansas. She attended Arkansas A and M and The University of Arkansas...
Jewell Copeland
Mar 22, 2014
Jewel Dillon Copeland, 88, passed away March 22, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was a very active member of Faith Community Church in Furlow, AR. She was born to Luther and Mille Dillon. She is also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Karsyn.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories one son James Davidson,...
Albert Schafer
Mar 8, 2014
Albert Francis Schafer, age 78 of Lonoke, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2014. Albert was known for his kindness and impeccable work ethic. He retired from AFCO Steel after a devoted 47 years. He also retired from the National Guard (45) years where he enjoyed serving his country and helping others.
He was...

Christine Campbell
Mar 8, 2014
Christine Dennis Campbell went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2014. She was born December 25, 1922 at Coy, Arkansas to Bruce and Nora “Lizzie” Morris Dennis. Christine loved telling everyone she met about what the Lord had done for her and also His love for them. She prayed for her family unceasingly. Mother, Nannaw and friend...

Michael Soderlund
Mar 8, 2014
Michael Eugene Soderlund, 72, died March 8, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors, children Mary Ann Forrest and Matthew (Francis) Soderlund, grandchildren, Paige, Keifer, Kaitlin, Jason and Taylor. Preceding him in death are his parents, and a son Mark. Memorial Service, 12:00 noon Monday, March 17 at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home,...

Alberta Carroll
Feb 25, 2014
Alberta Carroll, born in Lonoke, Arkansas on November 26, 1931 to the late Love Burton, Sr. and Mary Tavorn Burton, died February 25, 2014. She retired from Hospital Environmental Services. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marion “Charles” Carroll, two brothers Willie Burton, Earnest “Sony” Burton and two sisters Bertha “Chick” Davis and Betty “Sis” Rutledge....
Lillie Brown
Feb 24, 2014
Lillie Drewsiller Coffelt Brown , 91, of Carlisle died Monday, February 24, 2014 at Heartland Rehab and Care in Benton.
She was the widow of Burnice M. Brown who died in 1981. Drewsiller was born at home, May 3, 1922 south of Carlisle, daughter of the late A. Hiley Coffelt and Mary Belle...

Allen Winfrey
Feb 23, 2014
Allen Elton Winfrey, age 89, died February 23, 2014. He was a WWII Veteran, a lifetime member of the American Legion and a farmer. Preceding him in death are his parents Chester and Katie Winfrey, wife Beulah, brothers Lyndell and Glendon and a son-in-law Bill Basham. He is survived by his children Connie (Leroy) Akridge and Becky Basham; three...

Polly Trickey
Feb 22, 2014
Polly Anna Trickey, 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born in Lonoke on March 13, 1925 to Gladys and Henry Tomlinson.
She graduated from Lonoke Public Schools in 1943, as the salutatorian of her class.
Polly Anna was married to W.J. ‘Dub’ Trickey on September 4, 1943. ...
Annie Miles
Feb 21, 2014
Annie Evelyn Miles, age 91, passed away February 21, 2014. She is survived by her children, Betty (Charles) Brinkley and James (Karen) Hagar; seven grandchildren, Deborah (Vikki ) Brinkley, Charles “Bo” Brinkley, Jr., David Brinkley, Kevin (Victoria) Brinkley, Michael (Kim) Brinkley, Tammy (Herman) Sotomayer and Ron (Ann) Hagar; 12 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. She is preceded by four brothers, three...
Willard Harrison
Feb 19, 2014
Willard Harrison, age 74, died February 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife Charlene Harrison; children, Jody (Ben) Dierks of Stuttgart, Vanessa (Jon) Holcomb of Carlisle, Billy (Tracie ) Harrison of DeValls Bluff and Jocelyn (Ryan) Medford of Brinkley; siblings, Joe (Judy) Harrison and Carter (Debbye) Harrison; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...
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