Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Oct 7, 2021

Sherry Raney Hovator, age 66, of Ward, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born on May 5, 1955 in England, AR to the late L.D. Raney and Joyce Wallace Raney, Sherry lived her life supporting others. She had an unquenchable thirst for fun and adventure. Sherry is finally at peace in the loving arms of...

Oct 2, 2021

Rodney Wells Tarry, 54, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away October 2, 2021. He was born January 14, 1967 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Cleta Tarry.

Rodney enjoyed spending his time at flea markets, listening to music, and taking pictures, especially selfies. He prided himself in being the best smelling person in the room...

Oct 2, 2021

Avaline McCann of Lonoke, AR, departed from this life and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 2nd, 2021. She was born in Lonoke, AR July 25th, 1932 to L.B. Lott and Marie Wilson Lott. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years, Forrest McCann, 4 children: Randall, Robin Lanae, Etta...

Oct 2, 2021

Helen L. Baldwin Glover, 86, departed to her heavenly home on October 2, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1934 in the Fairview Community of Lonoke County to Hemp and Mary Baldwin.  Helen spent her early years attending the Fairview School before consolidation.  She was a graduate of Lonoke High School where she was an outstanding basketball player for...

Sep 29, 2021

Margaret Ann Mashburn, 81 of Ward passed away on September 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee and Flossie Ester McBee; husband, Elmer Cox; son, Tommy Cox; sister, Ruby Martin and brothers, Willie McBee, Jr, Bobby Lloyd and Billy Floyd McBee and Johnny Ray McBee. Margaret is survived by husband, James Mashburn; sisters, Betty...

Sep 28, 2021

Verdell Morris, 56, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away September 25, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 7, 1964. He graduated from Greenville High School in Mississippi, before joining the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Susie Morris, of Greenville,...

Sep 28, 2021

David Lynn Barnes, 69, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away at his home on September 28, 2021. He was born September 18, 1952 to the late William Elbert Barnes and Hazel Mae Barnes.

He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Sharon Kay Barnes; son, David Christopher Barnes; grandson, Parker Whitaker and his wife Jayden; sister,...

Sep 25, 2021

Earline Archer Way, 93 of Little Rock, passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was born July 26, 1928 in Poyen, AR, the daughter of Earl and Zelma Archer. Earline was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Catheline Heiss. She is survived by her husband (and high school sweetheart) of 74 years, Darrel Way;...

Sep 18, 2021

Arminta “Skip” Evans passed away September 18, 2021, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorada, Arkansas.

Skip was born March 13, 1934, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Doyne and Christine Boyd who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, and sister, Carolyn Boyd Brown.

Survivors include her children,...

Sep 12, 2021

Danny Walter Glover, 75 of Lonoke passed away on September 12, 2021. He was a Vietnam Veteran, computer programmer, commercial beekeeper and truck driver. He was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Louise Glover. Danny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Veronica; son, Dan (Kellie) Glover of Ward; daughters, Ginger (Shan) Wong of Cedar Park, Texas and...

Sep 12, 2021

Media L Roberts went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 12, 2021. Media had a strong faith and was loved by many. She was known for her sweet disposition, her charitable heart, and being a strong warrior.

She was met in heaven by her parents; brother, Joe; sister, Lautreata; grandsons, David and Seth; and her...

Sep 11, 2021

Kenneth E. Manion of Beebe, Arkansas passed away September 11, 2021 at the age of 95. Kenneth was born in Ward and grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents John B. and Mamie Webb Manion, his brother Jerry Manion, his brother Doyle Manion, his sister Opal Coleman, and his nephew Dr. Jerry Manion....

Sep 4, 2021

Michael “Mike” Allen White, 60, of Pettus, Arkansas passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family September 4, 2021 at 2:45 a.m. He was born October 26, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Virginia (Coleman) White. Mike was a 1979 Lonoke graduate and a die hard Lonoke Jackrabbit fan. He attended Arkansas State University of Jonesboro for...

Sep 3, 2021

Charles Edward Wharton, age 74, of Pettus, Arkansas, surrounded by his loving family entered the gates of Heaven on September 3rd 2021. Charlie was a member of Caney Creek Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He loved to laugh and had a host of friends which he nicknamed. Charlie had an exceptional work ethic. He...

Sep 2, 2021

Jerry “Don” Stivers, Sr., 63, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away on September 2, 2021. He was born June 22, 1958 in Lonoke, Arkansas to the late John and Ollie Mae Stivers.

Don married his life love, Rhoda Odum, who he loved dearly, on June 29, 2002. He would greet her daily with “good morning, sunshine” and “sweetheart”...

Aug 28, 2021

Randy Morton Rankin, 69, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1952 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Carl and Lorene Rankin.

Randy farmed for 33 years on the family farm. He was very involved in Eudora Baptist Church, especially in the music ministry. He was also active...

Aug 28, 2021

Vicki Reed McGee, 70 of Carlisle passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on June 29, 1951 to the late O.G. and Emma Lou Jefcoats. She grew up in Carlisle and graduated from Carlisle High School in 1969. Vicki loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She enjoyed spending time with them when she could...

Aug 27, 2021

Emma Ruth Karr Twisdale (Woolsey) 87, formally from Stuttgart, AR, passed away August 27, 2021, in Little Rock, AR, surrounded by her family. She went home on the wings of angels.

Ruth was born on May 24, 1934, in Pottersville, MO. She married LeRoy Twisdale on December 28, 1952, in Las Vegas, NV. She loved her family...

Aug 23, 2021

Robert Ray Combs, 85, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away at his home on August 23, 2021. He was born to the late Hubert and Margarette Combs on August 19, 1936, in Oakland, California.

He served in the USMC for 20 years, training Marines and touring Vietnam while achieving the rank of master gunnery sergeant.  After retiring in...

Aug 17, 2021

Barbara Joan Robertson, age 81, passed away on the 17th of August with her sons by her side. The daughter of Paul Wesley Gibbs and Antionette Elizabeth Gibbs, she was born on September 26, 1939, in New York City, New York. She worked in New York City at Mobil Oil where she met and fell in love with handsome...