Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

May 27, 2019

Gloria Jayne Bratton, 71, of Hot Springs passed away May 27, 2019. She was born August 9, 1947 in Winnfield, Louisiana to the late Everett and Maxine Bright.

She is survived by a son, Billy Don DeViney and wife, Denise of Lonoke; a daughter, Michelle Davis and Husband, Jeff of Hot Springs; a step-son, Jerry Don Bratton...

May 24, 2019

William Mace “Bill” Ferguson, 75, of Carlisle went to be with the Lord and the love of his life, his wife, Bonnie, on Friday, May 24, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Lemoine “Cowboy” and Margaret Lovia Tucker “Bootsie” Ferguson and his wife of 48 years, Bonnie Flynn Ferguson.

Bill was born September...

May 22, 2019

William S. “Sam” McNeil, Jr. 91, passed away on May 22, 2019 at his home.

McNeil was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 31, 1928. He graduated from Sand Hill High School and attended Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, graduating in June 1949 with a degree in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. During his college years, he...

May 21, 2019

Jimmy Wayne Adams, 67, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in  North Little Rock, Arkansas. Jimmy was born on October 6, 1951 in Oklahoma to Raymond and Frieda Adams. Jimmy grew up in Oklahoma and later moved to Arkansas. He served in the United States Army where he fought in the Vietnam War. Jimmy was a...

May 13, 2019

Nellie Jean Burlison of Little Rock, passed away May 13, 2019. Nellie was born June 2, 1930 in Humnoke, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clea and Margaret Jones; husband, Jesse; son, Kenneth; brothers, Charlie, Rudon, Billy (tee-to), Felix; and sisters, Mable Keys and Georgia Ray. Nellie is survived by son, Thomas; sister, Blanch Bowlen; two...

May 5, 2019

Mote Woodard “Woody” Mason passed away on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning, May 5, 2019. He was born on April 9, 1934, in Humnoke, Ark. and married the love of his life, Sherylon, in 1954. Together they owned and operated Woody’s Hardware in Lonoke for 25 years. After selling the business, he went on to be a rural mail...

Apr 29, 2019

Ruby Louise Bryant, 94 of Lonoke died April 29, 2019. Preceding her in death were husband James Cecil and daughter Marnell. Survivors include children Byron, Elton, Yana and Brandi and numerous grandchildren. A private graveside service was held on April 30, 2019.

Apr 27, 2019

Glenda Joyce (Burgess) Allison 65, born on September 25,1953 to J.S. Burgess and Ella Mae (Horton) Curry of Lonoke died peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on April 27, 2019 after fighting a brief illness. She was married to her loving husband Fred for 46 years and was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all...

Apr 21, 2019

Alice Faye Kennedy, age 91, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born August 11, 1927 to the late Roy Henry Coyle and Ida Bell (Beggs) Coyle. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Avery (WA) Kennedy Jr and children, Billy Fay Kennedy and Barbara...

Apr 18, 2019

Gloria Estrada Goode, age 69 died on April 18, 2019. She is Survived by children Joaquina and Jason; grandchildren Nick, Xavier, Skylar, Veronica, Sophia, Grace and Eva; son-in-law Mike; daughter-in-law Becky; father Robert; 7 sisters and 2 brothers. A family and friends visitation will be held 6-8 pm Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Service, 10:00 am Thursday,...

Apr 17, 2019

Patsy Ruth Lilly Wilson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019.

She was born on December 17, 1932 to Clarence, Sr. and Thelma Smith Lilly of Lonoke. She was a 1951 graduate of Lonoke High School. She Married Thomas Ray Wilson on June 23, 1952. They were married for 42 years. They raised their...

Apr 10, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” Turney, 60 of Jacksonville passed away on April 10, 2019. Preceding him in death father, Earl Turney. Survivors include wife Connie; children, Wade and Crystal Turney; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Randy Housley; sister, Marie (Tootie) Richardson; grandchildren Austin and Alyssa Cooney and Cain Turney, nieces/nephew Pamela, Haley and  Eli Richardson.

Apr 9, 2019

Makynlee  Rae Tipton, infant daughter of Ryan and Rachel Tipton passed away on April 9, 2019. Survivors include her parents; grandparents Rickey and Dana Tipton, Tim and Jan Waterman and Tiffany Parker. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Apr 7, 2019

Edith C. James, 79, of Lonoke passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas, May 5, 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. James. Edith and her husband, William owned and operated the Travel Mart in Lonoke for 20 years. Edith also worked for Walmart and was a member of Eastside...

Mar 31, 2019

George Collin Bailey, II, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born July 26, 1942 in Lonoke, AR to the late Glynn C. Bailey and Vivian Burleson Bailey. George was a veteran having served in the Arkansas Air National Guard and the Air Force and a 32nd Degree Mason of...

Mar 30, 2019

Michael Lynn Chambers, 63, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1956 to Vera Waller and Lynn “Bud” Chambers and lovingly raised by Vera and Edward Waller. Mike was a Lonoke High School graduate and spent most of his career as a successful salesman. He...

Mar 30, 2019

Harvey Lee Graham, 46, of Lonoke was called home Saturday, March 30, 2019. Harvey was born June 22, 1972 to Billy Monroe Graham and Alice Ruth Thomas. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Monroe Graham and brother, Billy Leon Graham. Harvey loved all things outdoors, a good adventure and living life to its fullest. He is...

Mar 29, 2019

Dorothy Faye Evans, 84 of Lonoke, born June 30, 1934, passed away March 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband Johnnie Evans and daughter Doris Jean Odom. Survivors include children James (Bonnie) Evans, Martha Lee, Ricky (Sue) Evans, Bobby Evans; two grandchildren she raised Jennifer (Roger)Burke and Brett Nelson; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will...

Mar 25, 2019

Johnnie Carolyn Singleton Bransford was born on December 15, 1930 and died on March 25, 2019.  She was born in Bigelow, Arkansas, the beloved daughter of Joe and Ruie Singleton, and adored sister of Ruth and Ellen Gene. The Singleton family moved to Lonoke early in her life and Johnnie claimed the town as her home forevermore.   She was a proud...

Mar 24, 2019

Daniel Ray Wakefield, 64, passed away March 24, 2019. He was born November 25, 1954 to the late Richard and Lillian Wakefield. Daniel was a U.S. Marine having served in Vietnam and was a talented musician. He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Urban; two grandchildren, Charlee and Slater Urban; two sisters, Patti Thrift and Brenda Wakefield; two brothers,...