Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Oct 7, 2017

Rev. Charles R. “Chuck” Watson, 80, passed away Saturday October 7, 2017. He was born January 9, 1937 in Lonoke, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd Watson and Della Kaiser; his son, Ricky Watson; and his loving wife, Nadean “Dean” Watson; and brother, Herndon Watson. Left to cherish his memory are: son, Randy (LaVonne) Watson;...

Oct 2, 2017

Adam Criswell was granted his Angel wings on October 2nd 2017 at the young age of 22 years old. Adam’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of the time in which one lives. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of...

Oct 1, 2017

Jimmy Lee Horton, Sr. 70, passed away October 1st, 2017. He was born on November 10th, 1946. He was a Deacon at Grace Chapel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Clara Horton; sons Jimmy “Buddy” Jr. (Angela), Ray (Windy), Terry (Dana), Rodger (Lynn); sisters Joyce White, Janette (Terry) Stroud, Janie (Bobby) Davis, Connie (Kenny) Turney and JoAnn...

Sep 28, 2017

William Hansel Roush, age 78, went to be with the Lord September 28, 2017. He was a member of Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church and was a graduate of Beebe High School. He worked for AMF Cycling for 23 years and then retired from Lonoke County 911 System. He enjoyed spending time with his family and cattle farming. He is...

Sep 25, 2017

Virgil Evans Bridgman, age 88, passed away September 25, 2017. He was a member of Lonoke Assembly of God Church and was retired from Riceland Foods.

Survivors include his sons, Larry (Nancy) Bridgman of Lonoke and Lester Bridgman of Texas; stepson Roger (Linda) Crawford of Lonoke; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law Karen Bridgman of Bryant....

Sep 21, 2017

LONOKE, AR--Michael Alan Clark, 53, died in a tragic accident on his farm on September 21, 2017. He was born on April 20, 1964 in Greenbrier, AR. He was a graduate of Greenbrier High School and finished Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. He worked as Farm Manager at Keo Fish Farms for 25...

Sep 13, 2017

Kathryn Sherbett-Lott, of Jacksonville, age 67, was taken to meet her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2017.

She was a member of Berean Missionary Baptist Church in North Little Rock and lived her life for the Lord. She dedicated her life to strengthening and counseling young minds, and all who knew her were blessed to witness...

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy Worsham Bailey, 99, died on the 13th day of September, 2017.  She was the widow of Lloyd H. Bailey. Her parents were Elbert and Laura Worsham of Centerville, Arkansas. She was a retired school teacher, a member of the Lonoke First United Methodist Church, a past president of the Lonoke United Methodist Women, a member of the Little...

Sep 7, 2017

Robert Cole, age 78 of Lonoke went to be with the Lord September 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty Cole; two children, Janie (Derrick) Grimes and Philip (Tracy) Cole; sister, Shirley Roland. He has been blessed with seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Robert was a farmer most of his life; after...

Sep 4, 2017

ALBERT EUGENE “GENE” SULLIVAN months ago planned a family Labor Day celebration.

Little did he know that on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, at 11:07 p.m., after months

of battling cancer, and with all his family home, his labors were eased and he joined his

heavenly family.

Born...

Sep 3, 2017

Nancy Elliott, 70, of Little Rock departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her father, the late Roy M. Elliott, her sister Peggy Lee Madar and her niece Carla Davenport.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory...

Sep 3, 2017

Jeremy William “Worm” Randall, born March 20, 1983, died September 3, 2017. Jeremy known to many as “Worm” or Bubba, never met a stranger. He had a big heart and always worried about others before his self. If you had Bubba as a friend you had a friend for life. His smile made you happy when sad and his...

Sep 2, 2017

Jossie Vernette Stell, 82, was born December 22 nd 1934 and passed away September 2 nd 2017.  She is preceded in death by husband, Billy Joe Stell; children, James Stell, Shelia Legate, and Cherrie Yates.  Surviving relatives include children, Walter Stell of Hot Springs, Dennie Stell, and Judy Gray both of Lonoke.  Jossie had six children, 22 grandchildren, 60...

Aug 28, 2017

Elwood C. Harris passed peacefully into eternity August 28, 2017. He was of the Christian faith.  Born December 30, 1928 to Wells and Gertrude Harris. He went to school until age of 16, then started working at his father’s sawmill. He worked in timber all his life. He lived by the golden rule, “In everything do unto others as...

Aug 25, 2017

Patricia Ann Jones “Pat” was born September 13, 1963 in Little Rock, AR to the late Lillie Dodson Scott and Nathaniel Scott. She was the beloved wife of 33 years to her grade school sweetheart, Efrem Zirl Jones Sr.  On August 25, 2017, she went to be with the Lord after a battle with colon cancer....

Aug 20, 2017

Billy Leon Graham, Jr., age 46, died August 20, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Alice Ruth Thomas; son Adam Potts; brothers, Bill Graham, Larry Graham, Daniel Graham, Harvey Graham; sister, Mary Graham; and a grandson Caleb Leon Wade Potts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Monroe Graham, Sr.

Visitation will...

Aug 17, 2017

Billy Ray O’Cain, 85, of Lonoke died peacefully August 17, 2017. He was born March 17, 1932 to the late Allene and Corrie O’Cain. He was preceded in death by his brother Mac O’Cain, his sister Betty Kincheloe and his second wife Twilla O’Cain.

Survivors include his daughter Carol O’Cain, his first wife and caregiver Myrtle O’Cain,...

Aug 17, 2017

Joe Henry Amaden, age 66, passed away August 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Amaden of the home; his mother Nell Amaden and brother,  Howard (Linda) Amaden of Lonoke, AR; son,  Heath (Tiffany) Amaden of Brandon, MS, daughter-in-law, Holly Amaden of Jacksonville, AR; grandchildren, Claudia Amaden of Jacksonville, AR and Charlotte Amaden of Brandon, MS.; mother-in-law...

Aug 16, 2017

Fred Wallace Hicks Jr., age 66, passed away on 8/16/2017.  Those remaining to cherish his memory: daughter, Brooke (Trey) Smith; son, Rob (Corennia) Garrett; sister Debbie (Gerry) Hicks Vance, and a host of other relatives and friends that loved him dearly.  Preceeded in death are parents: Fred and Mildred Walters Hicks and daughter Cara Elise Cameron.

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Aug 6, 2017

Mark Stephen Mackey, age 58, died August 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife Cathy; daughter Sara Mackey; step-son Charlie Rheome, step-daughter Amanda (Taebong) Kim;  siblings, Patrick Mackey, III, Sally A. Mackey, Betty Tyler and Rebecca Mackey (Frank Garza); grandchildren, Hannah Kim, Grace Kim, Emily Kim, Georgia Rheome and Ava Rheome, and a host of other family and...