Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Oct 27, 2021

Retired Staff Sargent (SSG) Donny Ray Lenard, 55, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away October 27, 2021. He was born January 24, 1966, in Searcy, Arkansas to Oran and Evelyn Lenard.

Donny met his wife, Amanda, at Cabot High School were they both became High School Sweethearts.

After High School, his goal was to serve his...

Oct 26, 2021

Limuel Wade Simpson, age 83, of Lonoke passed away on October 26, 2021, after a brief illness. He was welcomed as a good and faithful servant into the kingdom of heaven by his parents, Ida Willene and C.B. Simpson; a sister, Sarah Carey; and a brother Booker Simpson.

Born on May 31, 1938, Limuel was known for...

Oct 20, 2021

Gracie Catherine Derryberry, 93, of Lonoke, known to her family and friends as Mother, Maw, Aunt Cat, or Catherine, entered a new and better life on October 20, 2021. She was welcomed by her parents, Walter and Wilma Staggs; her husband of over 50 years, Joe Derryberry; her son, Joey Derryberry; two sons-in-law, Dwight Pettit and Charlie Mahoney; a...

Oct 18, 2021

Bettie L. Kidder, age 85 of Lonoke, Arkansas passed from this life on October 18, 2021 surrounded by family.

Bettie was born on May 30, 1936 in Lonoke, Arkansas to Delmar and Edna Bettis.

She was a proud Lonoke Alumni Class of 1954.

Bettie was a hard working lady with determination like no...

Oct 15, 2021

Naomi Estell Young, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2021. She was born in Beebe, Arkansas on January 11, 1942, to the late Oscar and Flossie Swafford.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wondol “Lee” Young; and sister, Luetta Armstrong.

She is survived by her children, Hazel...

Oct 15, 2021

Katherine “Kay” Conley passed away October 15, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born February 18, 1938, in England, Arkansas to the late Roy Lee and Pearlie Parker Bates.

Kay was a resident of Furlow and was raised in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was retired from environmental services at Baptist Hospital. Kay enjoyed dancing and spent...

Oct 9, 2021

Patricia Pounders Goode, 73 of Cabot passed away on October 9, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1947 to the late AJ and Betty Pounders. She retired from the Cabot School District after 36 years as a High School Math Teacher and also worked in administration. Patricia enjoyed her retirement and loved to travel. She is survived by...

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...