Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Alexander Cooney, 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas was born November 26, 1944, in Wattensaw, Arkansas to the late Alexander and Mattie G. Cooney. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age.

Robert worked as a farmer most of his life. He loved his family especially his nieces and nephews. He had a special love for...

Dec 3, 2022

Jonathan Craig Adair passed from this life and ran straight into the arms of His Savior Jesus Christ early in the morning on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Jon was born on October 2, 1977, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernice and Buddy Adair and Carl and Gladys Taylor. Jon is...

Nov 28, 2022

Sandy Canterberry, 57, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on November 28, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on September 8, 1965, to Carroll and Brenda Canterberry.

After Sandy graduated from Lonoke High School in 1983 she went on to study nursing at Baptist School of Nursing, later gaining her Masters of Science in Nursing where she...

Nov 28, 2022

On Monday, November 28, 2022, Vicki Lynn Houchens (Moore) passed away in her home, leaving behind her loving husband of 51 years, Henry Michael Houchens. She was born in Arkadelphia, on August 27, 1953, and later made a home with her husband in Carlisle, Arkansas.

Vicki was an active member of the Red Hat Society of Lonoke,...

Nov 22, 2022

Frances Beliew Cheek of Stuttgart (formally of Humnoke) passed away on Nov. 22, 2022.   She was born on January 24, 1942 to Gracie Parnell Beliew and Eddie Lee Beliew.  Her mother married Samuel Cochran in 1946 after her father was killed in World War II in 1945.   “Pa Sam” was a loving father to Frances for thirty-two years.    She...

Nov 21, 2022

Kenneth Earl James, 82, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away November 21, 2022 in Lonoke, Arkansas. Kenneth was born December 31, 1939 in Tichnor, Arkansas and resided in Lonoke County.

Kenneth was raised with his parents and siblings in Tichnor, AR.  He graduated from Gilette High School.  He married the love of his life, Margie Fay Greenhill on...

Nov 18, 2022

Bob “Boppie” Hillman,78 of Carlisle, gained his angel wings and passed away peacefully in his home on November 18,2022 surrounded by family and friends. He loved his wife of 60 years and his family. He farmed for 59 years and worked hard every day. Bob loved his church and the Masonic Lodge and served on many boards in the...

Nov 5, 2022

Erma Jean Rhinehart Vent, 81, of Carlisle passed away quietly in her home the morning of Saturday, November 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hurshel and Polly Rhinehart, her sister Bertie Sue (Susan) Nixon and her grandson, Jeffery David Baker, Jr.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Vent; her...

Nov 3, 2022

David Lee Gruenke, 81 of Carlisle, passed away on November 3, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Mary Gruenke; children, Lisa Holder (Tony), Todd Gruenke and Kathleen Turner (Joe); siblings, Susan Rohde, Donald Gruenke, Tim Gruenke, Bill Gruenke and Steve Gruenke; 4 grandchildren, Michael Holder (Hannah), Kesley Burgess (Wade), Maria Bogy (Hunter) and Hannah Turner (Anthony)...

Nov 1, 2022

Eugene Elliott Reed, III, 69 passed away in our home on November 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Elliott Reed, II of Moscow, Idaho and Ethel Storment Reed of London, Arkansas, his mother-in-law, Clara Lou Ferguson and his son Chopper. Gene is survived by his wife of 20 years, Donna; his akitas, Toshio and...

Oct 18, 2022

Phillip Augustus Barber Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on October 18, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Phillip was born January 21, 1940, to Phillip and Lucy Barber Sr. and graduated from Lonoke High School before being drafted into the U.S. Air Force in December 1961. After 20 years...

Oct 15, 2022

Alice Ruth Pierce, 68, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2022. She was born to the late Harvey and Mary Thomas on December 17, 1953, in Aberdeen, Arkansas.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her children, Billy Graham, and Harvey Graham; sisters, Rose Balding, Dorthy White, Annie Thomas and Lilly Phillips; and...

Oct 14, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Kildoo, 77, of Ward, Arkansas passed away on October 14, 2022. She was born in Buckeye, Arizona on December 22, 1944 to the late Henry and Edna Roberts.

She is survived by her children, Michael Kildoo, Michele Roach, and Matt Kildoo; 7 grandkids; 4 great-grandkids; sister, Janet Fortner; brothers, Earl, Wayne, Charles, and John; and...

Oct 8, 2022

Patricia Ann Lott was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, the eldest daughter of Dealie Nowell.  Her mother had nine children, so from the time she was young, she always seemed to be carrying a baby on her hip. She loved babies.

She was a young teenager when she met James Lott, but he was eighteen and soon to...

Sep 29, 2022

Wayne Elmer Nottke, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on September 29, 2022. He was born in Chebanse, Illinois on April 30, 1942, to the late Frank and Florence Nottke.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Edna; brother, Leonard; and sister, Jeannie.

He is survived by his son, Daniel...

Sep 27, 2022

Runell Thrift, 81, of Austin, Arkansas passed away at home on September 27, 2022. She as born outside of Bradford, Arkansas on April 22, 1941, to the late Walter and Nona Whitley.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lindon Thrift, and sons, Billy Joe Thrift, and John Lindon Thrift.

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Sep 27, 2022

Barbara Jean Fought Rye Lucas, 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away suddenly on September 27, 2022. She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on November25, 1932 to the late Jack & Christine Campbell. Barbara graduated in 1950 from Lonoke High School. She married J.W. (Jiggs) Rye January 1 1951. After his death in March 1982, she met and married...

Sep 17, 2022

Billy Bob Cooper, 89, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away September 17, 2022. He was born in Judsonia, Arkansas March 10, 1933, to the late John and Jennie Lee Cooper.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Cooper; 12 siblings; and grandson, Aaron Christopher Wilkerson.

He is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2022

Linda Ann Temple Acrey was reunited in spirit with her mother and father on Friday, September 16, 2022. Linda was surrounded by her husband, children, and brother when she passed away in Room 1111 of the CCU at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy.

Known to her many students and the educational community as Ms....

Sep 11, 2022

Kent G. Lingo, 84, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away at home on September 11, 2022. He was born in Lonoke County on November 16, 1937, to the late Homer and Rosie Lingo.

Kent retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force and US Air Force Civil Service as an electrical technician and the electrical union....