Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Sep 13, 2019

Alpha Louise Barker, 79 of Carlisle left this world to be with the Lord, Friday September 13, 2019. She was born December 14, 1939 to Albert and Dorthy Mitchell Barker.

Her proudest title was “Grammy”. She was the epitome of a housewife, mother, and grandmother. Her selfless actions and giving heart will be her most memorable traits....

Sep 10, 2019

Ray “Charles” Miller was born April 12, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Obie Miller Jr., and Cubitha Drayer Miller. Charles, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife and children by his side. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Obie Miller Jr.; mother,...

Sep 4, 2019

Betty Jean (Cox) Baldwin, 81, of Lonoke passed away September 4, 2019. She was a Baptist and active member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Betty was born in Lonoke, Arkansas to the late Archie and Esther Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Baldwin, sister, Frances (Cox) Evans, sister-in-law, Jessie Cox, twin sister Bobbie Jo Cox,...

Sep 3, 2019

Wesley Dwayne Faulk, 69, of Beebe went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born in Hickory Plains, Arkansas on October 4, 1949 to the late Luther Faulk and Alice Faye Kennedy. He is preceded in death by his father that raised him, W.A. Kennedy, brother, Billy Faye Kennedy, sister, Barbara Ibbotson and grandson, Evan Cotillier....

Aug 27, 2019

Shirley Faye Locke, 78, of Lonoke passed away August 27, 2019. She was born in Adair, Iowa to the late Oscar and Edna Kearns. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Locke and grandchildren, Christopher Locke and Alex Poe.

Shirley was a much loved elementary and special needs teacher in the Lonoke School District.

Aug 27, 2019

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Aug 21, 2019

Jo Ann McConnell was born January 12, 1937 to Henry Curtis Crawley and Martha Blanche Crawley of Sledge, Mississippi. Joann departed this world on August 21, 2019, held and surrounded by her loving family.

Jo Ann was known throughout the community of Lonoke for her various roles in childcare, food service and often through her children and...

Aug 20, 2019

Roy Lynn Cates, 68 of Carlisle died peacefully Aug. 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born May 20, 1951 to Jeff and Gladys Cates and preceded in death by his loving wife, Libby Cates.

He is survived by his son, Jeffery Cates (Stacey), granddaughter, Rhyleigh, twin brother, Ray (Linda), sisters, Donna Rorex (Jim), Debbie...

Aug 17, 2019

Robert Byron Buchanan, 49, of Lonoke passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born April 2, 1970, to Robert W. and Brenda Buchanan. Robert, known as Byron to his family and hometown, was a 1988 graduate of Lonoke High School. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was the "go-to" guy...

Aug 15, 2019

Bernice Hoover of Carlisle passed away peacefully at the age of 84 Thursday, August 15, 2019. Bea was born January 16, 1934, to Curtis and Eva (Morgan) Goldman in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She married her high school sweetheart Wayne Hoover, September 22, 1952, spending sixty-six wonderful years together. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hoover, and...

Aug 9, 2019

Donald “Lee” Davis, Jr., 76, of Carlisle, passed from this life on August 9, 2019, at home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He was born September 4, 1942, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Donald Lee Davis, Sr., and Luella Mae Schrock Davis. He was a lifelong Baptist. He began school in the Yoder community in a one-room schoolhouse, and later graduated...

Aug 5, 2019

Dallas Rhoades, 87, of Lonoke passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born October 2, 1931 in Greenbrier, Arkansas to Hettie Hendrickson and David Rhoades. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Rhoades and brother-in-law, Sonny Hill.

He is survived by a sister, Treva Rhoades Elder, a daughter, Connie Swetel, brothers-in-law, Ronnie...

Aug 2, 2019

Rev. Paul Nellum, 85 passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019.  At an early age, he became a follower of Christ and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.  He accepted his call into the ministry at the age of 23 and served as pastor of Jerusalem, Elm Grove, Mt. Cannan and New Zion.  He loved singing and...

Jul 29, 2019

Vernon Wesley Strickland, Jr, 62, of Lonoke passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born April 24, 1957 to the late Vernon Wesley Strickland, Sr. and Josephine Walker Strickland. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Strickland and sisters, Bonnie Holden, Bernice Strickland and Margaret Colbert.

Vernon was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church...

Jul 27, 2019

Dawn Harper Curtis of Lonoke passed away July 27, 2019. She was born in Lonoke to the late Vivian and Lillian Frisby Harper.

Dawn graduated from Lonoke High School and played on the basketball team. She also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree.

She is survived by her...

Jul 20, 2019

Robert Lynn Nellum, born February 28, 1961 to Rev. Paul and (the late) Alberta Nellum; he was called home on July 20, 2019. Accepting Chirst early in life at New Zion Baptist Church, he later united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lonoke.  He served as a member of the Mass Choir and the Brotherhood Male Chorus, he also...

Jul 16, 2019

Carlus Doyle Burlison, age 95, died July 16, 2019. He is survived by his son John C. Burlison of Lonoke; one grandchild, John C. Burlison, Jr. and wife Michelle; two great-grandchildren, Summer and Grace, all of Sherwood; one sister, Clarice Smith of Stephens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Burlison; his wife of 70...

Jul 13, 2019

Dorothy Faye Elmore, 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2019. She shared 60 years of marriage with her husband, Bill E. Elmore with whom she is now reunited. They enjoyed a life of farming as a team.

Dorothy was a life-long member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church and spent...

Jul 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Roland, 82, of Lonoke, went to be with her heavenly father on July 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Homer and Willie Cole on October 23, 1936. She was the baby sister of Clifton and Robert Cole. On October 22, 1954, Shirley married the love of her life George W. Roland and...

Jul 10, 2019

Irene Stack, age 92, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Irene was born March 2, 1927 to Osher and Sophie Goldberg at 249 Broome, Manhattan, New York.

She was the youngest of four siblings, Sylvia, Sam, and Lucille, yet she was the most precocious, outspoken, and born for the stage. While starring in a...