Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Jan 26, 2019

Queen Ester Parks, 79 of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Preceding her in death are her parents Samuel and Earnestine Parks; sisters, Betty Cole and Annie Lee Buckner. Survivor include daughters, Brenda Brown, Beverly Brown, Ledora Grider and husband Tyrone; sons, Dewayne Brown, Lawrence Molden and Julius Brown; 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 9 grandchildren; 19...

Jan 23, 2019

Ann Frisby Callahan, 70, from  Lonoke,  passed away on Wednesday January 23rd 2019.  A memorial service will be held at Park Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Ann is survived by 3 daughters, Kate Eilers, Elizabeth Callahan (Meredith) and their 2 children Elliott and Hugh, Christine Egts (Andy), and one brother Howdy Frisby...

Jan 17, 2019

Darlene Mae Peterson, 85 of Lonoke passed away January 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Henley, grandchildren Angela, Jeremy, Branden, Chad and Kyle and 7 great-grandchildren.                                                                                                                                                                                        Darlene had many loves and interests in her life. She loved her family and she loved to travel. She combined the two and turned it into many exciting destinations for herself,...

Jan 16, 2019

Luther Lee Hoots, 86, of Lonoke passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born in Florence, Illinois on August 20, 1932 to the late Rollie and Helen Hoots. He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Hoots and a son, David Hoots (Linda). He is...

Jan 5, 2019

Bobby ‘Bob’ L. Ball, 81, resident of Humnoke, AR went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home.

Bob was born on July 24, 1937 in Humnoke to Louis and Oleta (Shumate) Ball.  Bob was a graduate of Humnoke High School and a retired truck driver.  He was a member and honorary deacon...

Jan 5, 2019

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, Horace went to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family. Horace was born July 31st, 1933 in Little Rock Arkansas, to Effie “Lucille” Chilldres and Ralph “Leslie” Chilldres.

He is survived by his children, Charles (Caryl) Chilldres of Lonoke, Larry (Sarah) Chilldres of Maumelle, Sandra...

Jan 4, 2019

Dorothey Dean Garner Walker Johnson, age 86 was born February 18, 1932. She went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2019. Dorothey was preceded in death by two sons, Eddie Walker, Terry Walker, two infants, brother, Dale Garner and parents, Frank and Irene Garner. She is survived by her two sons, Mike Walker, Gary Walker (Margaret), two...

Dec 31, 2018

Harrell Wayne Boyles, of Lonoke, passed away on December 31, 2018 in his sleep, at his second home in Hot Springs, AR.  He was born on December 24, 1949 to Pete and Regina Boyles, of Lonoke, at the Little Rock Baptist Hospital.  Harrell grew up attending the Lonoke Methodist Church.  He obtained his Eagle Scout and was the student...

Dec 20, 2018

Frances E. (Emmy) Mills, 61, of Lonoke passed away December 20, 2018. She was born July 11, 1957 in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late John W. Mills and Mary Martin Mills. She is preceded in death by a sister, June Gentry and a brother, J.C. Mills. She is survived by her siblings, Johnnie Mae McClanahan, Libby Anderson, Bill Mills,...

Dec 19, 2018

Jerrel Don Davis, 85, of Carlisle passed away December 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born at home on April 15, 1933 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Jesse Davis and Christine Wish Davis. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Davis and a brother, Bennie J. Davis. Jerrel was in the...

Dec 9, 2018

Samuel James (Sammy) McKenzie, 29, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Aaron and his great-grandparents, Laura Aaron and Arlon Aaron, Sr. Sammy is survived by his grandfather, Arlon Aaron, Jr. and special friend, Deidre Henson. A graveside service will be at Hicks Cemetery, Lonoke, Arkansas on Thursday,...

Dec 8, 2018

Austin James Summerville, 19, of Jacksonville went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018.  Austin was an amazing son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved those around him.  Austin strived to bring laughter and a smile to everyone he came in contact with.  He was quick witted and funny, in his own way.  Austin had a...

Dec 3, 2018

Delbert Franklin “Butch” Warren, 77 of Conway went to be with the Lord December 3, 2018.  Butch was born to the late Otha Warren, Sr. and Nancy Skillern Warren on September 14, 1941 in Humnoke, Arkansas.

Proceeded in death by his parents, a brother, Otha Warren, Jr.  and a sister Betty Sue Bates. Butch is survived  by...

Nov 29, 2018

Vada Carole (Ketchum) Wheat, 80, of Lonoke, AR went to be with her Lord on November 29, 2018.  Vada Carole was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, niece, friend, colleague, and sister in Christ.  She was a member of the Lonoke Apostolic Church where she taught Sunday- School for 35 years.  Vada devoted her life’s career to...

Nov 29, 2018

Charles Mitchell Horton, Jr. of Lonoke, AR died November 29, 2018. He was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church and a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Glover Horton; daughter Lori (Terry) Bevill; sons, Chuck (Belinda) Horton, and Russell Horton; sisters, Judy (Doyne) Carpenter, Sue (Wendall) Walker and Patsy (Ronnie) Lassiter, all of Lonoke; six...

Nov 29, 2018

Michael Andrew” Droopy Drawers” Ivy, 64 of Little Rock passed away on November 29, 2018. He was a master “piddler”, could fix anything and loved working in the yard. Michael had a heart as big as Texas and would help anyone in need. He is preceded in death by his father, William Ivy, Sr. and brother William Ivy, Jr....

Nov 26, 2018

Ella Mae Larkan, 91, of Lonoke went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born July 29, 1927 in Carlisle, Arkansas to the late Artie Lee Blue and Ollie Lee Staton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Larkan; son, Clarence Lee Larkan; brother, E.C. Blue and sister, Jessie...

Nov 25, 2018

Grace Ethel Cameron Raborn, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. She was born October 16, 1935, in Lonoke County, Arkansas, to Clarence E. Cameron and Grace (Morris) Cameron. She married the love of her life, Carl Way Raborn, on June 10, 1954. The couple settled in Carlisle, Arkansas, where they raised...

Nov 21, 2018

Bobby Gene Wilson, 81, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on November 21, 2018. He was born to Henry and Ever on June 6, 1937 in Carlisle, Arkansas. Bobby worked as a cabinet maker for many years and retired in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and hunting. Bobby met Connie Branch in 1957. They were married on June 5, 1959....

Nov 20, 2018

Florence Callaway Travis, 75, of Lonoke passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born December 19, 1942 in White Hall, Arkansas to the late Joel and Gertrude Callaway. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Lewis (Charlie) Travis, and two brothers, Joe Callaway and Charlie Callaway. Florence worked as a claims representative for State Farm and...