Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
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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Mary L McIntyre
Sep 26, 2023
Mary L. McIntyre, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 26, 2023. Mary was born January 30, 1942, to Hershell Starr & Elmina Milsap in Romance, Arkansas. Mary was a devoted mother and Nana. She was a caregiver to many, and loved to help others whenever she could. Although she enjoyed many hobbies, her greatest was providing joy to others....
Donald Dell Brewer, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Donald "Bud" Brewer, of Carlisle, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
"Bud" and his twin sister, Martha "Sis" Swanson, were born January 29, 1947, in Mena, Arkansas to L.E. and Edith-Mae (McKenzie)Brewer. He spent 12 years serving as a Lonoke County Reserve...
Clarice Janice Lackie
Sep 14, 2023
Clarice Lackie went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 95.
Born Clarice Janice Martin to Eloise Rebecca and Lawrence Martin on January 6, 1928, in Carlisle, Arkansas, she was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy and a member of First Baptist Church of Carlisle.
Clarice married her one great...
Jack C Brown
Sep 7, 2023
Jack C. Brown, 75, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed peacefully September 7, 2023. Jack was born September 9, 1947 in Lonoke, AR to Thelma Lorene Ward Brown and Lloyd E. Brown and was one of 10 children. Survivors include all 9 of his brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
James Bowman McClain, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
James B McClain, Jr. 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, let go the bonds of earth to be welcomed by Christ, as a faithful laborer in the harvest, on Monday, September 4, 2023.
“Mac”, as I called him, was born May 18, 1943, the first child of the late James B., Sr. and Zelma Henry McClain. He served in the Arkansas...
Hubert Lee Smith
Sep 3, 2023
Hubert L. Smith, 81, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, peacefully at his home in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born February 6, 1942, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Margaret & Hubert S. Smith. Hubert was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Glen Smith. Hubert graduated from Lonoke High School in 1959. He and his wife, Mary Ann...
Christopher Dale Olive
Sep 2, 2023
Christophor Olive, 21, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on September 2, 2023.
Christopher Dale Olive (Cowboy Chris) lived life in the fast lane. He always knew how to have a good time. As he would say, “If it ain’t fun, it ain’t livin.” Chris had a big heart. He fiercely loved his family and friends, and would do anything...
Phyllis Rose Hillman
Aug 30, 2023
Phyllis Rose Hillman, aged 81, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Rockwall, Texas. She was born to Daisy Elliot Heffington and Horace Gentry on December 8, 1941, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Phyllis can now be reunited with her loving husband, Jacob "Eddie" Edwin Hillman.Phyllis was a beloved member and business owner in the Carlisle community. She dedicated...
Richard "Pete" Elliott
Aug 30, 2023
Richard “Pete” Elliott, 97, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away August 30, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on April 28, 1926, to the late James and Mary Elliott.
He was married to the love of his life for 66 years. He had a love for horses, gardening, and blue grass music. He provided for his family through Elliott...
Phyllis Watson
Aug 26, 2023
Phyllis Ann Watson, 75, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 20, 1948, to G.A. and Louise Pinson.
Phyllis loved being “Nannie” to her grand and their friends. They were always welcome at her house. She attended many of their recitals, ball games and anything they were interested...
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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Mary L McIntyre
Sep 26, 2023
Mary L. McIntyre, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 26, 2023. Mary was born January 30, 1942, to Hershell Starr & Elmina Milsap in Romance, Arkansas. Mary was a devoted mother and Nana. She was a caregiver to many, and loved to help others whenever she could. Although she enjoyed many hobbies, her greatest was providing joy to others....
Donald Dell Brewer, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Donald "Bud" Brewer, of Carlisle, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
"Bud" and his twin sister, Martha "Sis" Swanson, were born January 29, 1947, in Mena, Arkansas to L.E. and Edith-Mae (McKenzie)Brewer. He spent 12 years serving as a Lonoke County Reserve...
Clarice Janice Lackie
Sep 14, 2023
Clarice Lackie went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 95.
Born Clarice Janice Martin to Eloise Rebecca and Lawrence Martin on January 6, 1928, in Carlisle, Arkansas, she was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy and a member of First Baptist Church of Carlisle.
Clarice married her one great...
Jack C Brown
Sep 7, 2023
Jack C. Brown, 75, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed peacefully September 7, 2023. Jack was born September 9, 1947 in Lonoke, AR to Thelma Lorene Ward Brown and Lloyd E. Brown and was one of 10 children. Survivors include all 9 of his brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
James Bowman McClain, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
James B McClain, Jr. 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, let go the bonds of earth to be welcomed by Christ, as a faithful laborer in the harvest, on Monday, September 4, 2023.
“Mac”, as I called him, was born May 18, 1943, the first child of the late James B., Sr. and Zelma Henry McClain. He served in the Arkansas...
Hubert Lee Smith
Sep 3, 2023
Hubert L. Smith, 81, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, peacefully at his home in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born February 6, 1942, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Margaret & Hubert S. Smith. Hubert was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Glen Smith. Hubert graduated from Lonoke High School in 1959. He and his wife, Mary Ann...
Christopher Dale Olive
Sep 2, 2023
Christophor Olive, 21, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on September 2, 2023.
Christopher Dale Olive (Cowboy Chris) lived life in the fast lane. He always knew how to have a good time. As he would say, “If it ain’t fun, it ain’t livin.” Chris had a big heart. He fiercely loved his family and friends, and would do anything...
Phyllis Rose Hillman
Aug 30, 2023
Phyllis Rose Hillman, aged 81, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Rockwall, Texas. She was born to Daisy Elliot Heffington and Horace Gentry on December 8, 1941, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Phyllis can now be reunited with her loving husband, Jacob "Eddie" Edwin Hillman.Phyllis was a beloved member and business owner in the Carlisle community. She dedicated...
Richard "Pete" Elliott
Aug 30, 2023
Richard “Pete” Elliott, 97, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away August 30, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on April 28, 1926, to the late James and Mary Elliott.
He was married to the love of his life for 66 years. He had a love for horses, gardening, and blue grass music. He provided for his family through Elliott...
Phyllis Watson
Aug 26, 2023
Phyllis Ann Watson, 75, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 20, 1948, to G.A. and Louise Pinson.
Phyllis loved being “Nannie” to her grand and their friends. They were always welcome at her house. She attended many of their recitals, ball games and anything they were interested...
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