Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
James Powell
Dec 14, 2013
James “Jim” Powell, Jr., 63, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. He is survived by one brother David Powell of Carlisle, a sister, Paula OCain, and two nieces, Jessica and Hayley OCain, of Lonoke. No Services are planned. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. boydfuneralhome.net.
Jewel Burkett
Dec 14, 2013
Jewel Dean Burkett, 79 of England, passed away December 14, 2013. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in England. She was a loving devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Kenneth H. Burkett; daughters, Sandra (Brian) McVay of Star City...
Hd Rollins, Jr.
Dec 10, 2013
HD Rollins, Jr. age 93, passed away December 10, 2013. He was born in Lonoke August 21, 1920. He served in the armed forces from 1942 to 1946. He toured overseas and received his Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a farmer and was self-employed for years. He...
Richard Loretz
Dec 5, 2013
Richard Sheffield Loretz, 80, of Lonoke passed away December 5, 2013. He was born September 1, 1933 to Joseph Owen and Blanche Bouttier Loretz in Huntington Beach, California. He was engaged in farming and ranching in addition to a 42 year career with Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling and playing with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is...
Roger New
Dec 4, 2013
Roger Lynn New, 44, died December 4, 2013. Survivors; parents Ray and Martha New; brothers, Joe, Jerry and Kavin, all of North Little Rock, and Billy of Jacksonville. Visitation; 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services following at 12 noon, Monday, December 9 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Margaret Hogan
Nov 25, 2013
Margaret Rose Hogan died Monday, November 25, 2013. She was born January 23, 1932 in Little Rock at St. Vincent Infirmary to the late Mayme Elizabeth Corn Hogan and Joseph Robert Hogan. After graduating from Mt. St. Mary Academy, she received degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Arkansas. She was the Director of the University of...
Gerald Stroud
Nov 24, 2013
Gerald Stroud, 91, of Conway died November 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Morene Stroud. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Patty) and Terry (Janette) Stroud; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside Services are at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 at Lonoke Cemetery, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Garland Mcdonald
Nov 18, 2013
Garland Lewis McDonald, age 73, transferred his membership to the church triumphant on November 18, 2013. He was a member of Mt Zion United Methodist Church. He was a retired electrician with the VA Hospital at Ft. Roots in North Little Rock. He was a Master Mason Lodge #51, F&AM, Past Patron of Lonoke OES #421, member of Hazen...
Brenda Mcgee
Nov 15, 2013
Brenda Jean McGee, 65 of Lonoke, passed away November 15, 2013. She was a beautician in Lonoke for many years owning her own business, ‘Brenda’s Cut & Curl’. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyne and Emma Cartright McGee and a brother, Alfred McGee.
Survivors include her son, Heath Chambers (Norma) of Hot Springs; a...
Curtis Chism
Nov 5, 2013
Curtis Lee Chism, 66 of Lonoke, passed away on November 5, 2013. He was proceeded in death by his parents, ten siblings, daughter, Rita Corter and step-son Roy Murdock. Survivors include children Kimberly Markham, Belinda Rogers and Wanda Ann Chism; step-children John Murdock and Joe Murdock; ten grandchildren and sister, Marie Smith. The family will receive friends 5-8 pm...
Gabrielle Lilly
Nov 4, 2013
Gabrielle Kurz Lilly, 58, passed away on November 4, 2013. She was born on March 31,1955 in Malvern, AR. Gabrielle attended school in Lonoke and earned degrees from UCA and UALR. She was a beloved teacher in the Lonoke Schools for over 35 years and touched many lives. She loved spending time and traveling with her husband, Steven, and...
Thelma Williams
Oct 30, 2013
Thelma Jean Williams, 68, passed away October 30, 2013, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. She was born March 15, 1945, in California to the late Otho and June Henderson Williams and lived most of her life in Pine Bluff. Survivors include cousins Beverly (Ray) Hackworth of Jonesboro, Gloria (Richard) Adams of Rowlett, Texas, Eileen (Patrick) O’Sullivan of North Little...
Susie Coleman
Oct 26, 2013
Susie Mae Bizzell Coleman went away to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at UAMS Little Rock, surrounded by her loving family. Cherishing her memories are her husband of 55 years of marriage, L.C. Sr., children; James E.(Linda) Long of Stuggart, Raymond L.(Beverly) Coleman of Little Rock, Donald G. (Angie) Coleman of Vallejo, CA., George L. Coleman, North Little Rock, John W. ( Brenda) Coleman...
Bonnie Gibson
Oct 24, 2013
Bonnie Moore Caldwell Gibson, age 81, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2013. She was born on December 20, 1931 in McCrory, Arkansas to Omas and Winnie Moore. She grew up in Brinkley and married Les Caldwell. She is survived by their children Jane Fowler McCool of Lonoke and Doug Caldwell of Clarendon; six Granddaughters, Jill (Gary)...
Gary Schenebeck
Oct 14, 2013
Gary Lee Schenebeck, age 56, died October 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Benton Schenebeck. Survivors include his mother, Lynae Talbert and a son Nicholas Garrett Schenebeck, both of North Little Rock; siblings, Randy Lynn Schenebeck of Carlisle, Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, and Darren Schenebeck of Lonoke and two nieces and one...
Claranna Lewis
Oct 14, 2013
Claranna Elizabeth Lewis, age 82, died October 14, 2013. She is survived by her children, Alvin (Diane) Sims, Stella Foster, Maxine Scott, Leon (Maryann) Gilliam, Cordelia Gilliam, Leo (Monette) Gilliam, Donna Gilliam, Malvin (Janice) McPhearson, Pamela Lewis, Leonard Lewis, Stanley Russell, Carlos Russell, Tristan Lewis and Xavier Mazique; 37 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Bell Morris,...
Kelly Brown
Oct 12, 2013
Kelly Ann Brown, 51 passed away October 12, 2013 at her home in Furlow. She was born February 5, 1962 to JoAnn and Jimmy Porterfield in Little Rock, AR. She courageously fought breast cancer for 5 years, with her faith, never giving up. Survivors include her husband and soul-mate of 17 years, Richard Brown. Her parents, her daughters Joanna Paige Gibson (Jason)...
Mary Travis
Oct 4, 2013
Mary Lou Travis, age 91, died October 4, 2013. She is survived by her children, William Travis, James Travis, Paul Travis, Jean ( Wayne) Hallum, Anita Robbins and Mae Davis; and 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke with burial in Hicks Cemetery. Visitation,...
Thomas Brantley
Oct 1, 2013
Thomas Brantley, age 73, died October 1, 2013. He is preceded by parents Thomas and Ruby Brantley, wife Nina Brantley; brother, Jerry Brantley and granddaughter Stephanie Gagnon. Survivors include his daughters Carla (Mark) Diamond and Tommie (Steven) Gagnon; grandchildren, Jedidiah and Kelsey Chance, Nicholas Diamond, Tosha (Tony) Martin and Matthew Gagnon; great-grandchildren Blake, Zachary and Isaac Martin, brother Terry (Sherry)...
James Powell
Dec 14, 2013
James “Jim” Powell, Jr., 63, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. He is survived by one brother David Powell of Carlisle, a sister, Paula OCain, and two nieces, Jessica and Hayley OCain, of Lonoke. No Services are planned. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. boydfuneralhome.net.
Jewel Burkett
Dec 14, 2013
Jewel Dean Burkett, 79 of England, passed away December 14, 2013. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in England. She was a loving devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Kenneth H. Burkett; daughters, Sandra (Brian) McVay of Star City...
Hd Rollins, Jr.
Dec 10, 2013
HD Rollins, Jr. age 93, passed away December 10, 2013. He was born in Lonoke August 21, 1920. He served in the armed forces from 1942 to 1946. He toured overseas and received his Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a farmer and was self-employed for years. He...
Richard Loretz
Dec 5, 2013
Richard Sheffield Loretz, 80, of Lonoke passed away December 5, 2013. He was born September 1, 1933 to Joseph Owen and Blanche Bouttier Loretz in Huntington Beach, California. He was engaged in farming and ranching in addition to a 42 year career with Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling and playing with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is...
Roger New
Dec 4, 2013
Roger Lynn New, 44, died December 4, 2013. Survivors; parents Ray and Martha New; brothers, Joe, Jerry and Kavin, all of North Little Rock, and Billy of Jacksonville. Visitation; 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services following at 12 noon, Monday, December 9 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Margaret Hogan
Nov 25, 2013
Margaret Rose Hogan died Monday, November 25, 2013. She was born January 23, 1932 in Little Rock at St. Vincent Infirmary to the late Mayme Elizabeth Corn Hogan and Joseph Robert Hogan. After graduating from Mt. St. Mary Academy, she received degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Arkansas. She was the Director of the University of...
Gerald Stroud
Nov 24, 2013
Gerald Stroud, 91, of Conway died November 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Morene Stroud. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Patty) and Terry (Janette) Stroud; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside Services are at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 at Lonoke Cemetery, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Garland Mcdonald
Nov 18, 2013
Garland Lewis McDonald, age 73, transferred his membership to the church triumphant on November 18, 2013. He was a member of Mt Zion United Methodist Church. He was a retired electrician with the VA Hospital at Ft. Roots in North Little Rock. He was a Master Mason Lodge #51, F&AM, Past Patron of Lonoke OES #421, member of Hazen...
Brenda Mcgee
Nov 15, 2013
Brenda Jean McGee, 65 of Lonoke, passed away November 15, 2013. She was a beautician in Lonoke for many years owning her own business, ‘Brenda’s Cut & Curl’. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyne and Emma Cartright McGee and a brother, Alfred McGee.
Survivors include her son, Heath Chambers (Norma) of Hot Springs; a...
Curtis Chism
Nov 5, 2013
Curtis Lee Chism, 66 of Lonoke, passed away on November 5, 2013. He was proceeded in death by his parents, ten siblings, daughter, Rita Corter and step-son Roy Murdock. Survivors include children Kimberly Markham, Belinda Rogers and Wanda Ann Chism; step-children John Murdock and Joe Murdock; ten grandchildren and sister, Marie Smith. The family will receive friends 5-8 pm...
Gabrielle Lilly
Nov 4, 2013
Gabrielle Kurz Lilly, 58, passed away on November 4, 2013. She was born on March 31,1955 in Malvern, AR. Gabrielle attended school in Lonoke and earned degrees from UCA and UALR. She was a beloved teacher in the Lonoke Schools for over 35 years and touched many lives. She loved spending time and traveling with her husband, Steven, and...
Thelma Williams
Oct 30, 2013
Thelma Jean Williams, 68, passed away October 30, 2013, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. She was born March 15, 1945, in California to the late Otho and June Henderson Williams and lived most of her life in Pine Bluff. Survivors include cousins Beverly (Ray) Hackworth of Jonesboro, Gloria (Richard) Adams of Rowlett, Texas, Eileen (Patrick) O’Sullivan of North Little...
Susie Coleman
Oct 26, 2013
Susie Mae Bizzell Coleman went away to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at UAMS Little Rock, surrounded by her loving family. Cherishing her memories are her husband of 55 years of marriage, L.C. Sr., children; James E.(Linda) Long of Stuggart, Raymond L.(Beverly) Coleman of Little Rock, Donald G. (Angie) Coleman of Vallejo, CA., George L. Coleman, North Little Rock, John W. ( Brenda) Coleman...
Bonnie Gibson
Oct 24, 2013
Bonnie Moore Caldwell Gibson, age 81, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2013. She was born on December 20, 1931 in McCrory, Arkansas to Omas and Winnie Moore. She grew up in Brinkley and married Les Caldwell. She is survived by their children Jane Fowler McCool of Lonoke and Doug Caldwell of Clarendon; six Granddaughters, Jill (Gary)...
Gary Schenebeck
Oct 14, 2013
Gary Lee Schenebeck, age 56, died October 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Benton Schenebeck. Survivors include his mother, Lynae Talbert and a son Nicholas Garrett Schenebeck, both of North Little Rock; siblings, Randy Lynn Schenebeck of Carlisle, Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, and Darren Schenebeck of Lonoke and two nieces and one...
Claranna Lewis
Oct 14, 2013
Claranna Elizabeth Lewis, age 82, died October 14, 2013. She is survived by her children, Alvin (Diane) Sims, Stella Foster, Maxine Scott, Leon (Maryann) Gilliam, Cordelia Gilliam, Leo (Monette) Gilliam, Donna Gilliam, Malvin (Janice) McPhearson, Pamela Lewis, Leonard Lewis, Stanley Russell, Carlos Russell, Tristan Lewis and Xavier Mazique; 37 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Bell Morris,...
Kelly Brown
Oct 12, 2013
Kelly Ann Brown, 51 passed away October 12, 2013 at her home in Furlow. She was born February 5, 1962 to JoAnn and Jimmy Porterfield in Little Rock, AR. She courageously fought breast cancer for 5 years, with her faith, never giving up. Survivors include her husband and soul-mate of 17 years, Richard Brown. Her parents, her daughters Joanna Paige Gibson (Jason)...
Mary Travis
Oct 4, 2013
Mary Lou Travis, age 91, died October 4, 2013. She is survived by her children, William Travis, James Travis, Paul Travis, Jean ( Wayne) Hallum, Anita Robbins and Mae Davis; and 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke with burial in Hicks Cemetery. Visitation,...
Thomas Brantley
Oct 1, 2013
Thomas Brantley, age 73, died October 1, 2013. He is preceded by parents Thomas and Ruby Brantley, wife Nina Brantley; brother, Jerry Brantley and granddaughter Stephanie Gagnon. Survivors include his daughters Carla (Mark) Diamond and Tommie (Steven) Gagnon; grandchildren, Jedidiah and Kelsey Chance, Nicholas Diamond, Tosha (Tony) Martin and Matthew Gagnon; great-grandchildren Blake, Zachary and Isaac Martin, brother Terry (Sherry)...
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