Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Nov 5, 2017

Frances Louise Dunlap Hall, 83, of Carlisle went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2017. Louise was born in Lonoke, AR to Rob and Minnie Chambers Dunlap. She was a Southern Baptist and a member of Immanuel Baptist in Carlisle. Louise was retired from Remington Arms after 28 years.

She is preceded in...

Oct 29, 2017

Joyce Bogard Ealy was born in Carlisle Arkansas, November 14, 1945, to the late Walter and Jeanette Nichols Bogard. Parents and her twin brother Royce preceded her in death.  She was educated at West Side Elementary School, in Carlisle, Arkansas, Carver High in Lonoke, Arkansas and at the Junior Baptist College of Little Rock, Arkansas. She later married the...

Oct 26, 2017

Jimmy Leon Lloyd, age 78, passed away October 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife Naomi Scrimsher Lloyd of 55 years, daughter Kathy (Paul) Bryant; brothers, Freddie (Debbie) Lloyd; Don (Judy) Brewer; sisters, Betty May, Martha (Fred) Swanson and Lilly (Ted) Sanders; grandson, Curtis Goines; nephews, Jerry (Ashley) May, Timmy Lloyd, Michael May; niece Shelly Lloyd and a...

Oct 17, 2017

Wallace W. Nelson, 79, passed away October 17th 2017 at his home in Carlisle.  He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on April 25th 1938 to Wilburn and Catherine Nelson. Wallace, known was "Webb", enjoyed shooting guns and carpentry, however, his true love was playing with his grandchildren and dogs. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Nellia; two...

Oct 12, 2017

In loving memory of Ray Seyller, 87, who passed away Tuesday night at 12:20 PM at home in his sleep.  He has returned to God until Judgment Day.  He lives behind seven daughters, 15 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and his present wife of 12 ½ years, Carleen Seyller. Preceding in death are wife, Laurel Seyller, and son Ray Seyller, Jr.

Oct 9, 2017

Oct 8, 2017

Floyd Huston Sanders, 71, of Austin passed away on October 8, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Cecil and Lois Sanders. Survivors include his wife Patricia Sanders, daughters Melissa (Michael) Konkel of Austin and Judy Justice of Mississippi, twelve grandchildren, brothers L.C., Larry, Don and Randall Sanders all of Austin.

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...