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Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Ardatha Allen

Ardatha Allen

Nov 21, 2024

Ardatha Allen, age 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1935.

Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke.

Martha Ann Park

Martha Ann Park

Nov 15, 2024

 Martha Ann Totty Park, age 84, passed away November 15, 2024. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served her church faithfully for over 50 years as the church treasurer. She was the district secretary for the Lonoke County Conservation District for 44 years. Survivors include her children, Darrell C. (Laura) Park of Lonoke, Mark W....

Brian Keith Burrow

Brian Keith Burrow

Nov 6, 2024

Brian Keith Burrow of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away suddenly November 6, 2024, at the age of 52. Brian was born January 26, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Cathy Burrow. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1990. The oldest of three children, Brian was the protector of his younger siblings. He was very loving, caring, and sensitive...

Mary Ruth Simpson

Mary Ruth Simpson

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Ruth Hooten Simpson, age 84, of Lonoke passed away on November 4, 2024. She was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven by her parents, Ervin and Ozella Hooten; her husband, Limuel Simpson; a sister, Juanita Hoover; and a brother, Gene Hooten.

Born on April 16, 1940, Mary Ruth was known for her love for her family, her faith, and her...

John Lee Shirkey

John Lee Shirkey

Oct 29, 2024

John Lee Shirkey, age 61, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1962, in Lake City, Florida, to Lee R. Shirkey and Dorothy Ann Shirkey.

Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. 

Linda June Moody

Linda June Moody

Oct 29, 2024

Linda June Moody, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully in to the arms of the Lord, October 29, 2024. Linda was born August 13, 1943, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was one of 8 children, raised in the country between Lonoke and Carlisle. Right after graduating high school, she met and married the love of her...

Kenneth L. Varnell

Kenneth L. Varnell

Oct 26, 2024

Kenneth Leo Varnell, 82, was called home October 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1942 to Jack and Naomi Varnell in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He was the 11th child out of 12 children raised on the family farm. They were raised in the Assembly of God church.  He graduated from Mannford High School in Oklahoma. As a...

Brenda Gail Kee

Brenda Gail Kee

Oct 24, 2024

Brenda Gail Cash Kee, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, in 1944 and went on to become a lifelong educator. Brenda attended Lonoke Public Schools, graduating from Lonoke High School in 1962 before obtaining a degree in Elementary Education at Ouachita Baptist...

Kenneth Lee Sumner

Kenneth Lee Sumner

Oct 22, 2024

Kenneth Lee Sumner, 55, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2024. Kenneth was born July 2, 1969, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Richard and Mary Sumner. 

Kenneth graduated from Carlisle High School and went onto college getting a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant. He was an avid outdoorsman,...

Patsy Diane Brown

Patsy Diane Brown

Oct 10, 2024

Patsy Diane Brown departed this world and ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Pat dedicated her 75 years of life to loving and serving others in every way possible. She had eyes that saw the best in everyone, a heart full of forgiveness and unconditional love, and unwavering faith in...

James "J.C." Jennings

James "J.C." Jennings

Sep 11, 2024

James “J.C.” Casper Jennings, age 76, of North Little Rock and formerly of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Little Rock, to Basil Jennings Sr. and Jimmie Sue (Denson) Covington.

J.C. is survived by his brother, Basil Jennings Jr. (Vicki); nieces, Martha Ford (David); Sheila Marie Ball; Jeri Sue Arterburn...

Anna Jo Coffman

Anna Jo Coffman

Sep 11, 2024

Anna Jo Brady Coffman, 90, of Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.

Anna Jo was born on April 10, 1934 to the late William (Bill) Atlas Wharton and Gladys Ruth Cordell- Wharton in Pettus, Arkansas.

She was a real country girl at heart. She loved riding horses and playing her guitar....

Marjorie Teston

Marjorie Teston

Sep 10, 2024

Marjorie "Margie" Alice (Keas) Teston, 89, of Furlow, passed away peacefully on September 10, after a long and fulfilling life.

She was born on July 2, 1935, to Elwood and Florence Keas of Los Angeles, California. Margie spent her early years in Los Angeles then moved to Graeagle, California, to the family-owned vacation property, Feather River Park Resort. After graduating from...

Tricia J. Lindley

Tricia J. Lindley

Sep 6, 2024

Tricia L. Lindley, age 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1963, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to William McDaniel and Jessie Maedean McDaniel. 

Tricia is survived by her husband of 35 years, Leonard Lindley; sons, Drew Lindley and Tanner Lindley; mother, Jessie Maedean McDaniel; grandson, Caden Lee Lindley; sister, Wanda Burnett; brother,...

David L Good

David L Good

Sep 2, 2024

David Lavern Good, 78, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord, after his long-fought battle with cancer on September 2, 2024. David was born July 19, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Willard & Lorraine Good. David graduated in 1965 from Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in June...

Evelyn Ford Watson

Evelyn Ford Watson

Aug 31, 2024

Evelyn Ford Watson lovingly known as “Granny” passed away August 31, 2024. She celebrated her 96th birthday being reunited with her family in Heaven. 

Her Heavenly Birthday Celebration was attended by her immediate family, The Watsons: John O. John Ford, Phyllis, Johnie, Kimberly, and Van Rice.

Evelyn was born September 1, 1928, to Harold and Louise Ford. She enjoyed her youth along...

Ernestine Wolfe Nichols

Ernestine Wolfe Nichols

Aug 29, 2024

Ernestine “Tene” Wolfe Nichols, 89, of North Litte Rock, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Tene was born on November 22nd, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents were Ernest Valentine Wolfe and Helen Gray Hogue. As a true daughter of the Delta, Tene grew up on a farm in the Wabash area of Phillips County.

Tene was a beloved wife,...

Dora Pledger Bolden

Dora Pledger Bolden

Aug 23, 2024

Dora Pledger Bolden, age 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1941, in Cabot, Arkansas, to Lewis K. Pledger and Nora Pearl Alford Pledger.

Interment under the care of Boyd Funeral Home at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Arkansas.

 

Neola Carlene Magee

Neola Carlene Magee

Aug 16, 2024

Neola Carlene Magee, 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Carlisle, to Mary and Ed Armstrong.

She is survived by her sons, Joe Edward Magee of Carlisle, AR and Bobby Magee (Thanh) of Houston, TX; and daughter, Carlene Rhodes of Carlisle, AR; grandchildren, Brandy Swaim (Kevin), Daniel Magee, Eric...

Gary Franklin Goode

Gary Franklin Goode

Aug 14, 2024

Gary Franklin Goode was born September 15th, 1940 in the Pettus community to the late Ted and Jewel (Castleberry) Goode. Gary passed away peacefully from complications from dementia August 14, 2024 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Janice Goode. Also survived by his sons, Gary (Kathy) Goode II of Clarksdale Mississippi, Steve (Christie) Goode of...

Ardatha Allen

Ardatha Allen

Nov 21, 2024

Ardatha Allen, age 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1935.

Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke.

Martha Ann Park

Martha Ann Park

Nov 15, 2024

 Martha Ann Totty Park, age 84, passed away November 15, 2024. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served her church faithfully for over 50 years as the church treasurer. She was the district secretary for the Lonoke County Conservation District for 44 years. Survivors include her children, Darrell C. (Laura) Park of Lonoke, Mark W....

Brian Keith Burrow

Brian Keith Burrow

Nov 6, 2024

Brian Keith Burrow of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away suddenly November 6, 2024, at the age of 52. Brian was born January 26, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Cathy Burrow. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1990. The oldest of three children, Brian was the protector of his younger siblings. He was very loving, caring, and sensitive...

Mary Ruth Simpson

Mary Ruth Simpson

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Ruth Hooten Simpson, age 84, of Lonoke passed away on November 4, 2024. She was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven by her parents, Ervin and Ozella Hooten; her husband, Limuel Simpson; a sister, Juanita Hoover; and a brother, Gene Hooten.

Born on April 16, 1940, Mary Ruth was known for her love for her family, her faith, and her...

John Lee Shirkey

John Lee Shirkey

Oct 29, 2024

John Lee Shirkey, age 61, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1962, in Lake City, Florida, to Lee R. Shirkey and Dorothy Ann Shirkey.

Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. 

Linda June Moody

Linda June Moody

Oct 29, 2024

Linda June Moody, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully in to the arms of the Lord, October 29, 2024. Linda was born August 13, 1943, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was one of 8 children, raised in the country between Lonoke and Carlisle. Right after graduating high school, she met and married the love of her...

Kenneth L. Varnell

Kenneth L. Varnell

Oct 26, 2024

Kenneth Leo Varnell, 82, was called home October 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1942 to Jack and Naomi Varnell in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He was the 11th child out of 12 children raised on the family farm. They were raised in the Assembly of God church.  He graduated from Mannford High School in Oklahoma. As a...

Brenda Gail Kee

Brenda Gail Kee

Oct 24, 2024

Brenda Gail Cash Kee, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, in 1944 and went on to become a lifelong educator. Brenda attended Lonoke Public Schools, graduating from Lonoke High School in 1962 before obtaining a degree in Elementary Education at Ouachita Baptist...

Kenneth Lee Sumner

Kenneth Lee Sumner

Oct 22, 2024

Kenneth Lee Sumner, 55, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2024. Kenneth was born July 2, 1969, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Richard and Mary Sumner. 

Kenneth graduated from Carlisle High School and went onto college getting a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant. He was an avid outdoorsman,...

Patsy Diane Brown

Patsy Diane Brown

Oct 10, 2024

Patsy Diane Brown departed this world and ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Pat dedicated her 75 years of life to loving and serving others in every way possible. She had eyes that saw the best in everyone, a heart full of forgiveness and unconditional love, and unwavering faith in...

James "J.C." Jennings

James "J.C." Jennings

Sep 11, 2024

James “J.C.” Casper Jennings, age 76, of North Little Rock and formerly of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Little Rock, to Basil Jennings Sr. and Jimmie Sue (Denson) Covington.

J.C. is survived by his brother, Basil Jennings Jr. (Vicki); nieces, Martha Ford (David); Sheila Marie Ball; Jeri Sue Arterburn...

Anna Jo Coffman

Anna Jo Coffman

Sep 11, 2024

Anna Jo Brady Coffman, 90, of Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.

Anna Jo was born on April 10, 1934 to the late William (Bill) Atlas Wharton and Gladys Ruth Cordell- Wharton in Pettus, Arkansas.

She was a real country girl at heart. She loved riding horses and playing her guitar....

Marjorie Teston

Marjorie Teston

Sep 10, 2024

Marjorie "Margie" Alice (Keas) Teston, 89, of Furlow, passed away peacefully on September 10, after a long and fulfilling life.

She was born on July 2, 1935, to Elwood and Florence Keas of Los Angeles, California. Margie spent her early years in Los Angeles then moved to Graeagle, California, to the family-owned vacation property, Feather River Park Resort. After graduating from...

Tricia J. Lindley

Tricia J. Lindley

Sep 6, 2024

Tricia L. Lindley, age 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1963, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to William McDaniel and Jessie Maedean McDaniel. 

Tricia is survived by her husband of 35 years, Leonard Lindley; sons, Drew Lindley and Tanner Lindley; mother, Jessie Maedean McDaniel; grandson, Caden Lee Lindley; sister, Wanda Burnett; brother,...

David L Good

David L Good

Sep 2, 2024

David Lavern Good, 78, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord, after his long-fought battle with cancer on September 2, 2024. David was born July 19, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Willard & Lorraine Good. David graduated in 1965 from Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in June...

Evelyn Ford Watson

Evelyn Ford Watson

Aug 31, 2024

Evelyn Ford Watson lovingly known as “Granny” passed away August 31, 2024. She celebrated her 96th birthday being reunited with her family in Heaven. 

Her Heavenly Birthday Celebration was attended by her immediate family, The Watsons: John O. John Ford, Phyllis, Johnie, Kimberly, and Van Rice.

Evelyn was born September 1, 1928, to Harold and Louise Ford. She enjoyed her youth along...

Ernestine Wolfe Nichols

Ernestine Wolfe Nichols

Aug 29, 2024

Ernestine “Tene” Wolfe Nichols, 89, of North Litte Rock, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Tene was born on November 22nd, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents were Ernest Valentine Wolfe and Helen Gray Hogue. As a true daughter of the Delta, Tene grew up on a farm in the Wabash area of Phillips County.

Tene was a beloved wife,...

Dora Pledger Bolden

Dora Pledger Bolden

Aug 23, 2024

Dora Pledger Bolden, age 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1941, in Cabot, Arkansas, to Lewis K. Pledger and Nora Pearl Alford Pledger.

Interment under the care of Boyd Funeral Home at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Arkansas.

 

Neola Carlene Magee

Neola Carlene Magee

Aug 16, 2024

Neola Carlene Magee, 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Carlisle, to Mary and Ed Armstrong.

She is survived by her sons, Joe Edward Magee of Carlisle, AR and Bobby Magee (Thanh) of Houston, TX; and daughter, Carlene Rhodes of Carlisle, AR; grandchildren, Brandy Swaim (Kevin), Daniel Magee, Eric...

Gary Franklin Goode

Gary Franklin Goode

Aug 14, 2024

Gary Franklin Goode was born September 15th, 1940 in the Pettus community to the late Ted and Jewel (Castleberry) Goode. Gary passed away peacefully from complications from dementia August 14, 2024 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Janice Goode. Also survived by his sons, Gary (Kathy) Goode II of Clarksdale Mississippi, Steve (Christie) Goode of...

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