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Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Ronald Allen Richard
Jun 1, 2024
Ronald Allen “Ray” Richard, 86, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on June 1, 2024. He was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma to the late Leo and Annie Richard, the youngest of three sons. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Doyle Richard and Louie Gene Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years,...
Joe David Cordell
May 27, 2024
Joe David Cordell, 75, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away in the comfort of his home, on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Lonoke, to James Cordell and Lula Mae Cordell.
Joe grew up in the town of Lonoke and graduated from Lonoke High School in the Class of 1967.
He began working for Remington Arms and...
Charles Delbert Cummings
May 19, 2024
Charles D Cummings (81) saw the face of Jesus on May 19, 2024. He was born in Hazen, AR on August 22, 1942, to the late Arthur Cummings and Odell Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joy Cummings of Lonoke and his son, Chuck Cummings of Little Rock. He is survived by his daughters,...
Charles Henry Martin
May 16, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Henry Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Lonoke, Arkansas, at the age of 75. Born on August 23, 1948, Charlie's life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering love.
Charlie grew up in Scott, Arkansas, where he made lifelong friends and graduated from England High School. At the age...
Mary Lou Whitaker
May 5, 2024
Mary Lou Whitaker, 85, of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Roy and Hazel Traver. Mary Lou was a devoted mother and grandmother, always kind and available to help others.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons; Douglas Goldetsky, Brian Whitaker, Jeffrey (Christine) Whitaker,...
Barbara Ann Miller
May 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Miller, 79, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born August 1, 1944, to the late Wilburn and Vergia New. Barbara was a simple lady, she enjoyed watching the golden girls, gospel music, iced tea and hanging out with her dog Angel. She is preceded in death by both her parents. She...
Nancy Gail Mixon
Apr 25, 2024
Nancy Gail Mixon, 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in North Little Rock, AR to Don E. Scott and Marjorie Newton Slaton.
Nancy was preceded in death by both of her parents, and 3 grandchildren, Julie Cosentino, DJ and Darius Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael Mixon; sister Donna...
Kamdyn Blake Williams
Apr 22, 2024
Kamdyn Williams, 16, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on April 22, 2024. Kamdyn Blake Williams (Kam) had a heart of gold and was full of love. He carried the most infectious smile everywhere he went. He was an amazing son, brother, grandson, friend, boyfriend to his love Kali. Kamdyn loved life and everyone in it. He will be forever loved...
Martha Ann Shay
Apr 22, 2024
Martha “Marti” Ann Shay, 85, Of Sherwood, Arkansas passed into the arms of the Lord, April 22, 2024. Marti was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on March 11, 1939, to the late Guy Hicks Couch and Pearl Marie Bolin Couch. She grew up and attended school there in Fayetteville. She met and married Richard Shay in 1958 and they were married...
Billy Ray Dunlap
Apr 22, 2024
Billy Ray Dunlap, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024. Billy had been retired from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for 18 years. He loved any activity outdoors. Hunting, fishing, working in his garden, planting flowers, sitting in a chair on the patio watching the birds in his back yard while sipping on a...
Nancy Nell Anderson
Apr 20, 2024
Nancy Nell Anderson, 83 of Lonoke, Arkansas was greeted into heaven on April 20, 2024. She was born November 14, 1940 in Tomberlin, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Lee Dooms. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son Sidney Anderson, brothers Bill Dooms, Carroll Dooms, and Bo Dooms. She is survived by her Daughter Nan...
Darrell Joseph Cox
Apr 19, 2024
Darrell Joseph Cox, 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away at home Friday, April 19, 2024. Darrell was born March 17, 1936, to Arch and Esther Cox. He was a lifelong resident of Bayou Meto-Lonoke, Arkansas and a member of Bayou Meto Missionary Baptist Church. He was a row crop and fish farmer in the Lonoke area for 35 years....
Freida Morris Grafals
Apr 9, 2024
Freida Morris Grafals, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away April 9, 2024. Freida is proceeded in death by both of her parents, Rosco and Mildred Morris; her brother, Theodore Morris. She is survived by her children, Teresa Grafals Kroger and Anthony Wayne Grafals; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; she also leaves behind numerous other family and friends. A private...
Robert Randall Barnes
Apr 2, 2024
Robert Randall “Randy” Barnes, 62, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Randy was born June 3, 1961, in Monticello, Arkansas to Robert E. and Rosie M. Baker Barnes.
Randy served 21 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He worked for Riviana Foods in Carlisle for 21 years. He was a pastor of...
Matthew Carl James
Apr 1, 2024
Our father, Matthew “Matt” Carl James, 53, of Tampa, Florida, suddenly passed away April 1, 2024.
Matt was born July 31, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Arthur James and Gracie (Porter) Byrd. A beloved father, grandfather, friend, and an all-around beautiful soul, his infectious smile and laugh always brought people so much joy and happiness. His passion and...
Peggy Sue Bewley
Mar 23, 2024
Peggy Sue Bewley, 79, of Scott, Arkansas, departed this world on March 23, 2024. Peggy was born August 24, 1944, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Peggy was married to the love of her life, Eleck Bewley, for fifty eight years. She spent her time attending church as a member of Palm Street Church of Christ, listening to music, crocheting and reading.
Along with her...
Hiram Richelieu "Rich" HIll
Mar 22, 2024
Hiram Richelieu “Rich” Hill of Lonoke, passed away on March 22, 2024, at ninety three years of age. He was born on December 9, 1930, in rural Lonoke County, to the late Beulah and Ernest Hill.
Rich was raised in rural Lonoke County, where he was one of ten kids, nine boys and a girl. He attended Lonoke Public Schools where...
James Robert Mowrer
Mar 11, 2024
James Robert Mowrer (Bobby), 89, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away March 11, 2024, in Beebe, Arkansas at the Beebe Retirement Center. James was born August 15, 1934 to Curtis Dewey Mowrer and Icis Katherine Mowrer, née Heath, of Carlisle, Arkansas.
He was employed with Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery (part of AGFC) in Lonoke for thirty one years and retired December of...
Joy Leon Hill
Mar 9, 2024
Joy Leon Hill, 91, passed away March 9, 2024. He was also known as Brother to many, Mr. Leon and Uncle. Leon was born at Pettus, Lonoke County, Arkansas on October 4, 1932, to Laney and Vuel Jane Harwood Hill. After graduating from Lonoke High School in 1950, Leon attended State Teachers College in Conway and then the University of...
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain
Mar 9, 2024
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Edna and her twin brother, Edgar, were born November 6, 1943, to Oather Greene and Celestia Henretta Bradberry of DeWitt, Arkansas. In 1962, while working at a local diner, she met Jack K. Floerchinger, formally from Oxford, Iowa. The two were instantly smitten with each...
Ronald Allen Richard
Jun 1, 2024
Ronald Allen “Ray” Richard, 86, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on June 1, 2024. He was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma to the late Leo and Annie Richard, the youngest of three sons. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Doyle Richard and Louie Gene Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years,...
Joe David Cordell
May 27, 2024
Joe David Cordell, 75, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away in the comfort of his home, on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Lonoke, to James Cordell and Lula Mae Cordell.
Joe grew up in the town of Lonoke and graduated from Lonoke High School in the Class of 1967.
He began working for Remington Arms and...
Charles Delbert Cummings
May 19, 2024
Charles D Cummings (81) saw the face of Jesus on May 19, 2024. He was born in Hazen, AR on August 22, 1942, to the late Arthur Cummings and Odell Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joy Cummings of Lonoke and his son, Chuck Cummings of Little Rock. He is survived by his daughters,...
Charles Henry Martin
May 16, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Henry Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Lonoke, Arkansas, at the age of 75. Born on August 23, 1948, Charlie's life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering love.
Charlie grew up in Scott, Arkansas, where he made lifelong friends and graduated from England High School. At the age...
Mary Lou Whitaker
May 5, 2024
Mary Lou Whitaker, 85, of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Roy and Hazel Traver. Mary Lou was a devoted mother and grandmother, always kind and available to help others.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons; Douglas Goldetsky, Brian Whitaker, Jeffrey (Christine) Whitaker,...
Barbara Ann Miller
May 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Miller, 79, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born August 1, 1944, to the late Wilburn and Vergia New. Barbara was a simple lady, she enjoyed watching the golden girls, gospel music, iced tea and hanging out with her dog Angel. She is preceded in death by both her parents. She...
Nancy Gail Mixon
Apr 25, 2024
Nancy Gail Mixon, 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in North Little Rock, AR to Don E. Scott and Marjorie Newton Slaton.
Nancy was preceded in death by both of her parents, and 3 grandchildren, Julie Cosentino, DJ and Darius Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael Mixon; sister Donna...
Kamdyn Blake Williams
Apr 22, 2024
Kamdyn Williams, 16, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on April 22, 2024. Kamdyn Blake Williams (Kam) had a heart of gold and was full of love. He carried the most infectious smile everywhere he went. He was an amazing son, brother, grandson, friend, boyfriend to his love Kali. Kamdyn loved life and everyone in it. He will be forever loved...
Martha Ann Shay
Apr 22, 2024
Martha “Marti” Ann Shay, 85, Of Sherwood, Arkansas passed into the arms of the Lord, April 22, 2024. Marti was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on March 11, 1939, to the late Guy Hicks Couch and Pearl Marie Bolin Couch. She grew up and attended school there in Fayetteville. She met and married Richard Shay in 1958 and they were married...
Billy Ray Dunlap
Apr 22, 2024
Billy Ray Dunlap, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024. Billy had been retired from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for 18 years. He loved any activity outdoors. Hunting, fishing, working in his garden, planting flowers, sitting in a chair on the patio watching the birds in his back yard while sipping on a...
Nancy Nell Anderson
Apr 20, 2024
Nancy Nell Anderson, 83 of Lonoke, Arkansas was greeted into heaven on April 20, 2024. She was born November 14, 1940 in Tomberlin, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Lee Dooms. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son Sidney Anderson, brothers Bill Dooms, Carroll Dooms, and Bo Dooms. She is survived by her Daughter Nan...
Darrell Joseph Cox
Apr 19, 2024
Darrell Joseph Cox, 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away at home Friday, April 19, 2024. Darrell was born March 17, 1936, to Arch and Esther Cox. He was a lifelong resident of Bayou Meto-Lonoke, Arkansas and a member of Bayou Meto Missionary Baptist Church. He was a row crop and fish farmer in the Lonoke area for 35 years....
Freida Morris Grafals
Apr 9, 2024
Freida Morris Grafals, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away April 9, 2024. Freida is proceeded in death by both of her parents, Rosco and Mildred Morris; her brother, Theodore Morris. She is survived by her children, Teresa Grafals Kroger and Anthony Wayne Grafals; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; she also leaves behind numerous other family and friends. A private...
Robert Randall Barnes
Apr 2, 2024
Robert Randall “Randy” Barnes, 62, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Randy was born June 3, 1961, in Monticello, Arkansas to Robert E. and Rosie M. Baker Barnes.
Randy served 21 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He worked for Riviana Foods in Carlisle for 21 years. He was a pastor of...
Matthew Carl James
Apr 1, 2024
Our father, Matthew “Matt” Carl James, 53, of Tampa, Florida, suddenly passed away April 1, 2024.
Matt was born July 31, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Arthur James and Gracie (Porter) Byrd. A beloved father, grandfather, friend, and an all-around beautiful soul, his infectious smile and laugh always brought people so much joy and happiness. His passion and...
Peggy Sue Bewley
Mar 23, 2024
Peggy Sue Bewley, 79, of Scott, Arkansas, departed this world on March 23, 2024. Peggy was born August 24, 1944, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Peggy was married to the love of her life, Eleck Bewley, for fifty eight years. She spent her time attending church as a member of Palm Street Church of Christ, listening to music, crocheting and reading.
Along with her...
Hiram Richelieu "Rich" HIll
Mar 22, 2024
Hiram Richelieu “Rich” Hill of Lonoke, passed away on March 22, 2024, at ninety three years of age. He was born on December 9, 1930, in rural Lonoke County, to the late Beulah and Ernest Hill.
Rich was raised in rural Lonoke County, where he was one of ten kids, nine boys and a girl. He attended Lonoke Public Schools where...
James Robert Mowrer
Mar 11, 2024
James Robert Mowrer (Bobby), 89, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away March 11, 2024, in Beebe, Arkansas at the Beebe Retirement Center. James was born August 15, 1934 to Curtis Dewey Mowrer and Icis Katherine Mowrer, née Heath, of Carlisle, Arkansas.
He was employed with Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery (part of AGFC) in Lonoke for thirty one years and retired December of...
Joy Leon Hill
Mar 9, 2024
Joy Leon Hill, 91, passed away March 9, 2024. He was also known as Brother to many, Mr. Leon and Uncle. Leon was born at Pettus, Lonoke County, Arkansas on October 4, 1932, to Laney and Vuel Jane Harwood Hill. After graduating from Lonoke High School in 1950, Leon attended State Teachers College in Conway and then the University of...
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain
Mar 9, 2024
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Edna and her twin brother, Edgar, were born November 6, 1943, to Oather Greene and Celestia Henretta Bradberry of DeWitt, Arkansas. In 1962, while working at a local diner, she met Jack K. Floerchinger, formally from Oxford, Iowa. The two were instantly smitten with each...
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