Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Robert "Bo" Miller
Jan 2, 2024
Robert “Bo” Lee Miller, 86, of Bryant, passed away January 2, 2024. He was born December 31, 1937 to John Robert “Bob” and Irene DeVinney Miller in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Bo graduated from Lonoke High School and spent several years in the Army. He spent most of his time providing for his family. He worked for the post office for...
Martha Ann New
Dec 31, 2023
Martha Ann New, 78, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, on December 31, 2023. Born on July 7, 1945 to parents Charles and Violet Martin in Vilonia, Arkansas
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by four sons, Billy New, Jerry New, Joe New (Jessica Harrison),...
Robert Eugene Williams
Dec 29, 2023
Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams, 86 of Lonoke, Arkansas was greeted into heaven by our Lord and Savior on December 29, 2023. He was born January 16, 1937, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Marie Rettig and Elmer Williams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Karla Williams, their infant daughter, Kathleen Marie Williams, brother Elmer Williams, and...
Barbara Lee Bell
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara Lee Bell, 84, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2023 after an extended illness. Barbara was born August 25,1939 in Shady Springs, West Virginia to father Rufus Orville Martin and mother Sarah Ilene Martin. She was a true coal miner’s daughter.Barbara spent 47 years in San Antonio, Texas, where she retired from Southwestern Bell. The San Antonio Spurs have...
Willie Jean Cole
Dec 15, 2023
Willie Jean (Miller) Cole was born June 18, 1937 to the late Willie Miller and Edith Carroll Miller. She departed this earthly life on December 15, 2023. Willie Jean was preceded in death by one child, baby girl Cole. Her husband, Harmon Cole Jr. and 4 brothers; Willie Lee, Robert, Leo and Cleo Miller.
She is survived by her daughters:...
Parilee M Martineau
Dec 14, 2023
Parilee Williams Parnell Martineau left this life for her eternal home in Heaven on December 14, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born November 20, 1935 to Henry G Williams and Irene Sewell Williams of Pettus, AR.She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Dorothy Justice, James Williams, Marie Gordon, Ellen Ivy, Curtis Williams, Thomas Williams, Annette...
Phyllis Ann Cash
Dec 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann Cash, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Sammye Cruce. Phyllis was a graduate of Lonoke High School where she met the love of her life and the two married in 1968 and just...
Ernest Eugene Weare
Dec 2, 2023
Ernest Eugene Weare, born November 5, 1939 went to be with his Lord on December 2, 2023.
He is predeceased in death by two infant daughters; parents, Ruby and Edgar Weare, and a sister, Ethel Weare Thannisch. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Lofton Weare, many relatives and friends. Ernie was a graduate of...
Joe Wayne Rochelle
Nov 21, 2023
Joseph Wayne Rochelle, 85, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 after a gradual decline in health. He and his wife, Fay Rochelle of 63 years, are co-owners of Rochelle Farms in Lonoke, AR. Their farm was among the first to begin farming rice in Lonoke County.
Joe Wayne graduated with honors from Lonoke High School in...
Thelma Cannon
Nov 17, 2023
Life’s Journey
Thelma Cooney Cannon was born June 28, 1926 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to the late Alexander and Gertrude Cooney. Thelma confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Macedonia Baptist Church. After moving to Hazen, she united with Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to the late Thomas Cannon. Thelma was a...
Rosie Lee Valentine
Nov 15, 2023
Rosie Valentine, 63, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away November 15, 2023. She was born February 1, 1960 to Robert and Vivian Whitsett.
Rosie loved doing puzzle books, napping with her bloved dog Tisha, and going to town to shop at Wal Mart.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Valentine, two sisters and...
Melina Dorean Ausburn
Nov 10, 2023
Melina Dorean Ausburn went to be with our Lord November 10th, 2023. She was born September 14th, 1967 to Amil Crowder and Jewell Bruce in Hazen, Ar. She was a hardworking, stubborn, independent woman who loved with all her heart. She spent 20+ years in health care doing what she loved, caring for others. She enjoyed spending time in her...
Barbara Anne Jordan
Nov 10, 2023
Barbara Anne Jordan of Lonoke, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born March 30, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Downs Dee Warner and Essie Marie Ivey. She married the love of her life, Joe Jordan on May 26, 1962, and they welcomed 6 children together. They celebrated...
Mary Elizabeth Tull
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, Mary Elizabeth Ybarrondo Tull died peacefully in the bedroom of her home, built by her beloved father, where she had lived for 60 years. She was born on May 7, 1932, to Ethert C. (Bud) and Mayme Lopez Ybarrondo in San Diego, California. She graduated from Cathedral Girls High School and attended San Diego State...
Beatrice Sperry Eaton
Nov 3, 2023
Beatrice Adams Sperry Eaton, 97, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed peacefully Friday, November 3, 2023. Beatrice was born October 16, 1926, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Will and Annie Adams. She is survived by 2 daughters, Connie and her husband Bob Thomas, Kathy and her husband Carl Grimes; 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 8 great-grandchildren; one sister Millie Crow. She is preceded...
Brenda Dianne Halijan
Oct 29, 2023
Brenda Dianne Halijan, age 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas died Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1946, to James and Evelyn White, and raised on a farm in the Plainview community in Lonoke County. She graduated from Carlisle High School in 1964, where she was Salutatorian of the graduating class. She married Frank Halijan on August...
Ann Marie Hutson
Oct 28, 2023
Ann Marie Hutson, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 28, 2023. She was born May 8, 1934, in Scranton, Arkansas to Travis A. and Mary Cleo Henderson. She was a faithful member of Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Coy, AR. Ann is survived by her children; daughter, Deborah(David) Gammel, son, Bryan(Tonda) Hutson; one sister, Linda Cox; 5...
Nina Marie Snyder
Oct 18, 2023
Nina Marie Snyder, 72, of Lonoke passed away October 18, 2023. Nina is survived by her daughter, Niki Moss (Josh); son, Justin Hensley (Sunny); grandchildren, Maddie Moss, Ethan Moss, and Georgia Wilkerson; as well as her sister, Patsy McCann. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jack M. Snyder, and parents, Billie Jean McCann and Annie Mae Elliott Miller.
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Ronald Gene Mitchell
Oct 12, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Mitchell, Jr. 40, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away October 12, 2023. Ronnie was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on October 20, 1982, to Ronald Gene Mitchell, Sr. and Brenda Lee Butler Mitchell.
Ronnie was a veteran who served in Germany and Iraq and after retiring from the Army, he was a HVAC technician. Ronnie’s favorite times were...
Iris Ann Hill
Sep 29, 2023
Iris (Shankles) Hill, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Bessie and father, William (T-Bone) Shankles, brother, Billy, four sisters Lorene, Bonnie, Chrestene, and Gladys.
Iris was born July 31, 1944, in Center Point, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gerald Hill.
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Robert "Bo" Miller
Jan 2, 2024
Robert “Bo” Lee Miller, 86, of Bryant, passed away January 2, 2024. He was born December 31, 1937 to John Robert “Bob” and Irene DeVinney Miller in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Bo graduated from Lonoke High School and spent several years in the Army. He spent most of his time providing for his family. He worked for the post office for...
Martha Ann New
Dec 31, 2023
Martha Ann New, 78, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, on December 31, 2023. Born on July 7, 1945 to parents Charles and Violet Martin in Vilonia, Arkansas
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by four sons, Billy New, Jerry New, Joe New (Jessica Harrison),...
Robert Eugene Williams
Dec 29, 2023
Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams, 86 of Lonoke, Arkansas was greeted into heaven by our Lord and Savior on December 29, 2023. He was born January 16, 1937, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Marie Rettig and Elmer Williams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Karla Williams, their infant daughter, Kathleen Marie Williams, brother Elmer Williams, and...
Barbara Lee Bell
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara Lee Bell, 84, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2023 after an extended illness. Barbara was born August 25,1939 in Shady Springs, West Virginia to father Rufus Orville Martin and mother Sarah Ilene Martin. She was a true coal miner’s daughter.Barbara spent 47 years in San Antonio, Texas, where she retired from Southwestern Bell. The San Antonio Spurs have...
Willie Jean Cole
Dec 15, 2023
Willie Jean (Miller) Cole was born June 18, 1937 to the late Willie Miller and Edith Carroll Miller. She departed this earthly life on December 15, 2023. Willie Jean was preceded in death by one child, baby girl Cole. Her husband, Harmon Cole Jr. and 4 brothers; Willie Lee, Robert, Leo and Cleo Miller.
She is survived by her daughters:...
Parilee M Martineau
Dec 14, 2023
Parilee Williams Parnell Martineau left this life for her eternal home in Heaven on December 14, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born November 20, 1935 to Henry G Williams and Irene Sewell Williams of Pettus, AR.She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Dorothy Justice, James Williams, Marie Gordon, Ellen Ivy, Curtis Williams, Thomas Williams, Annette...
Phyllis Ann Cash
Dec 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann Cash, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Sammye Cruce. Phyllis was a graduate of Lonoke High School where she met the love of her life and the two married in 1968 and just...
Ernest Eugene Weare
Dec 2, 2023
Ernest Eugene Weare, born November 5, 1939 went to be with his Lord on December 2, 2023.
He is predeceased in death by two infant daughters; parents, Ruby and Edgar Weare, and a sister, Ethel Weare Thannisch. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Lofton Weare, many relatives and friends. Ernie was a graduate of...
Joe Wayne Rochelle
Nov 21, 2023
Joseph Wayne Rochelle, 85, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 after a gradual decline in health. He and his wife, Fay Rochelle of 63 years, are co-owners of Rochelle Farms in Lonoke, AR. Their farm was among the first to begin farming rice in Lonoke County.
Joe Wayne graduated with honors from Lonoke High School in...
Thelma Cannon
Nov 17, 2023
Life’s Journey
Thelma Cooney Cannon was born June 28, 1926 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to the late Alexander and Gertrude Cooney. Thelma confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Macedonia Baptist Church. After moving to Hazen, she united with Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to the late Thomas Cannon. Thelma was a...
Rosie Lee Valentine
Nov 15, 2023
Rosie Valentine, 63, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away November 15, 2023. She was born February 1, 1960 to Robert and Vivian Whitsett.
Rosie loved doing puzzle books, napping with her bloved dog Tisha, and going to town to shop at Wal Mart.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Valentine, two sisters and...
Melina Dorean Ausburn
Nov 10, 2023
Melina Dorean Ausburn went to be with our Lord November 10th, 2023. She was born September 14th, 1967 to Amil Crowder and Jewell Bruce in Hazen, Ar. She was a hardworking, stubborn, independent woman who loved with all her heart. She spent 20+ years in health care doing what she loved, caring for others. She enjoyed spending time in her...
Barbara Anne Jordan
Nov 10, 2023
Barbara Anne Jordan of Lonoke, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born March 30, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Downs Dee Warner and Essie Marie Ivey. She married the love of her life, Joe Jordan on May 26, 1962, and they welcomed 6 children together. They celebrated...
Mary Elizabeth Tull
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, Mary Elizabeth Ybarrondo Tull died peacefully in the bedroom of her home, built by her beloved father, where she had lived for 60 years. She was born on May 7, 1932, to Ethert C. (Bud) and Mayme Lopez Ybarrondo in San Diego, California. She graduated from Cathedral Girls High School and attended San Diego State...
Beatrice Sperry Eaton
Nov 3, 2023
Beatrice Adams Sperry Eaton, 97, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed peacefully Friday, November 3, 2023. Beatrice was born October 16, 1926, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Will and Annie Adams. She is survived by 2 daughters, Connie and her husband Bob Thomas, Kathy and her husband Carl Grimes; 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 8 great-grandchildren; one sister Millie Crow. She is preceded...
Brenda Dianne Halijan
Oct 29, 2023
Brenda Dianne Halijan, age 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas died Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1946, to James and Evelyn White, and raised on a farm in the Plainview community in Lonoke County. She graduated from Carlisle High School in 1964, where she was Salutatorian of the graduating class. She married Frank Halijan on August...
Ann Marie Hutson
Oct 28, 2023
Ann Marie Hutson, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 28, 2023. She was born May 8, 1934, in Scranton, Arkansas to Travis A. and Mary Cleo Henderson. She was a faithful member of Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Coy, AR. Ann is survived by her children; daughter, Deborah(David) Gammel, son, Bryan(Tonda) Hutson; one sister, Linda Cox; 5...
Nina Marie Snyder
Oct 18, 2023
Nina Marie Snyder, 72, of Lonoke passed away October 18, 2023. Nina is survived by her daughter, Niki Moss (Josh); son, Justin Hensley (Sunny); grandchildren, Maddie Moss, Ethan Moss, and Georgia Wilkerson; as well as her sister, Patsy McCann. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jack M. Snyder, and parents, Billie Jean McCann and Annie Mae Elliott Miller.
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Ronald Gene Mitchell
Oct 12, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Mitchell, Jr. 40, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away October 12, 2023. Ronnie was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on October 20, 1982, to Ronald Gene Mitchell, Sr. and Brenda Lee Butler Mitchell.
Ronnie was a veteran who served in Germany and Iraq and after retiring from the Army, he was a HVAC technician. Ronnie’s favorite times were...
Iris Ann Hill
Sep 29, 2023
Iris (Shankles) Hill, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Bessie and father, William (T-Bone) Shankles, brother, Billy, four sisters Lorene, Bonnie, Chrestene, and Gladys.
Iris was born July 31, 1944, in Center Point, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gerald Hill.
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