Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Margie James

Mar 14, 2017

Margie Fay Greenhill James, 75, of Carlisle, AR, passed away March 14, 2017 in Little Rock, AR. Margie was born June 15, 1941 in Gillette, Arkansas and resided in Lonoke County.

Margie was raised with her parents and siblings in Tichnor, AR. She married the love of her life, Kenneth “Kenny” Earl James on April 15, 1959....

Royal Kidder

Mar 8, 2017

Royal J. Kidder, 78 of Lonoke departed this life on March 8, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1938.

Roy grew up in Perryville, AR. As an early teen he went to work for Minceys Machine Shop in North Little Rock until the mid 70’s. There he became a great mechanic. He continued this work until...

Sylvester Harris

Mar 5, 2017

Sylvester Harris, 87, died March 5, 2017.  He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors; children, Reginald Harris, Connie Russey, Linda Bailey, Karen Harris, Bonnie Sillemon, Carola Harris; siblings Odell Harris, Harvey Harris, Emma Gene Harris, Eliza Mays;  a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Wendy Brown

Mar 5, 2017

Obit pending.

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Annie Harris

Mar 1, 2017

Annie Mae Harris, 83, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 1 st , 2017. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Elwood Harris; daughter Janice Staton; son Elwood W. Harris; four grandchildren and their families. She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Stocks and granddaughter Heather Stocks.

Visitation is 9-10 a.m....

Carey Findley

Mar 1, 2017

Carey James Findley, age 61, passed away March 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Marilyn Findley; son Casey (Michele) Findley; daughter Jennifer (Matt) Roberds; grandkids, Garrett Roberds, Drake and Brilynn Findley; stepfather Robert Carlson;  brother,  Joe (Charlotte) Findley; step-brothers and sisters, Robert (Pat) Carlson, Lyn (Dave) Strugnell, Wendy (Ken) Frelaka, Misty Dawn Allen.

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Sherri Taylor

Feb 24, 2017

Sherri Lynn Turner-Taylor, 60, of Marion, AR, formerly of Carlisle, AR passed away peacefully in Batesville, AR with her best friend and daughter by her side on February 24, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith-Dixon; her step-father, Wallace Dixon; her 2 daughters, Jessica and Julie; and her beloved and faithful companion,...

Jimmy Ray

Feb 17, 2017

Jimmy Glenn Ray, age 50, died February  17, 2017. Survivors include siblings, Carl Ray, Doris Reynolds, Diana Spears and Donna Webber; loving Aunt Joy McPherson, and two uncles. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 27 th at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with visitation one hour prior to service. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

David Davis, Sr.

Feb 11, 2017

David M. Davis, Sr., 76, on the evening of February 11, 2017, David went to be with the Lord. He was born September 15, 1940 in Pana, Illinois to Mack and Evangeline Davis. He was a graduate of Lonoke High School, a medic with the Arkansas Army National Guard and a retired Kroger truck driver. David was a trustee...

Martha Meharg

Feb 10, 2017

Martha Patricia Shane Meharg, age 70, went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2017.  Known affectionately to many as “Meme,” she was the owner of Tricia’s Stitches & Gifts in Lonoke and had also previously owned Tricia’s Daycare in Cabot for 30 years.

Survivors include her husband of 52...

Minnie Chivers

Feb 7, 2017

Minnie Isola Chivers , (94) born October 6, 1922, to Walter and Lola Archer, in England, AR, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 7, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan, her parents and seven siblings.  She is survived by two daughters, Janet Henderson and Becky (Mike) Wilson of Lonoke, one son, Danny...

Peeler Taylor

Feb 7, 2017

Peeler Edward Taylor, age 68, died February 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, stepdaughter Teresa White; brothers, William “Dub” (Patsy) Taylor, Wayne Taylor and Bobby Taylor, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are his parents John and Lois Taylor and siblings, Imogene, Buddy and Marvin. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 10...

Willard Surrett

Feb 7, 2017

Willard Spurgeon Surrett, age 74, died February 7, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents Mary and Arthur Surrett and siblings, Arthur Surrett, Jr., Louise Daniels, Billy Surrett, Elizabeth Lindsley, Robert Surrett, Hugh Surrett, John Ed Surrett and Homer Surrett. He is survived by his brother Ronnie Surrett; sons, Creston Fendley, and William Surrett; daughter Mary Surrett; nephews,...

Gary Weatherford

Feb 5, 2017

Gary “Rat” Weatherford, age 62, died February 5, 2017. Gary was a retired John Deere Mechanic whom was still trusted and called upon for his advice.  He is survived by his wife Kathy; daughter Krystin (Sam) Evans, son Dustin (Pamela) Weatherford; two grandchildren, and a sister, Sharon Inman.

Gary was loved by his children, family and friends...

Ovella Simmons

Feb 4, 2017

OVELLA T. SIMMONS, born June 19, 1918, to George and Margaret Thurlkill, died peacefully at home surrounded by family February 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, her parents and sister. She is survived by her son, Glenn (Madeline). Ovella retired from the Farmers’ Home Administration after 32 years. She loved her animals, playing golf and...

Reatha Reaves

Jan 25, 2017

Reatha Carolyn Reaves, 81, of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2017.

Preceding her in death is husband Huston Reaves, daughter Yvonne Lovell, father John Ed Parnell, mother Daisy Parnell, sisters Helen Cochran and Gracie Cochran.

She leaves behind son Delbert Reaves (Debbie) of Carlisle and...

Lonny Waggoner

Jan 24, 2017

Lonny Waggoner passed on to be with The Lord and all those who have passed before him on January 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife Joyce, his children, Rick, Linda, Ron, Sara, Rylo, Lee, Timmy and LeAnna, his brothers Wayne, Jerry, Billy Charles, Freddie, Ray and his sisters Iva Dell and Patty. He will be missed...