Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Jun 22, 2017

Louis Don Stewart, age 67, died June 22, 2017. He was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church and owner of Stewart Ice Co. Preceding in death are his parents Thomas J. and Ruby Lois Parsley Stewart and brother Thomas “Tommy” W. Stewart. He is survived by his wife Janeane “Jan” Stewart; children, Daniel R. (Susan) Stewart and Stephanie (Shane)...

Jun 20, 2017

Lennel “Larry” Woods, Sr., 70, died June 20, 2017. Survivors; siblings, Eugene Morris, Willie C. Morris; son, Larry Woods, Jr., all of Lonoke and son Timothy Woods of North Little Rock; daughter, Yolanda Woods (Douglas) of Sherwood and LaShunda (Nelson) Watson of North Little Rock; 13 grandkids; eight great-grandkids, a host of other family; special sister-in-law Annie Larry and...

Jun 18, 2017

Bradley Allen Young, 16, of Lonoke entered into his eternal life with his Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2017, one day before his 17 th birthday. He was a devoted member of Scott Pentecostal Church and the Ablaze Youth Group. Bradley’s love for the Lord was evident by the way he loved and served others

Bradley was...

Jun 17, 2017

Clara Mae Raper, 99 of Lonoke born on December 21, 1917 in Humnoke, AR passed from this life on June 17 2017.

She was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist church. She loved gardening and cooking. Many enjoyed her chicken and dressing and you could not drop by to visit without her cooking you a...

Jun 11, 2017

Joe F. Lackie left this earth for his heavenly home Sunday, June 11, 2017 with his family by his side.

He was born October 12, 1934 in Lonoke, Arkansas and was raised in the Brownsville Community. He is preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Alice Lackie; sisters, Floy Mae Brock and Dorothy Graves. He is...

Jun 9, 2017

Leola Jackson, age 88, died June 9, 2017. Survivors; sister, Ella Mae Washington; nieces, Viola (Clifton) Hampton, JoAnn (Isaiah) Keeny, Mabel (Anthony) Robinson, and Jessie Mae Washington; nephews, Samuel (Shonna) Washington, Manuel and Robert Washington and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding; spouse Samuel Jackson, parents, and a niece.

Visitation, 1-5pm, Wednesday at Boyd...

Jun 7, 2017

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Jun 3, 2017

Eugene Thomas Ketchum, Jr., 79, died June 3, 2017. He was a graduate of Lonoke High School; was a former Arkansas State Police Weight Division Trooper, and former Arkansas National Guardsman.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years Beverly; children, Pam Steele and Geno Ketchum; grandson Wesley Mathis, all of Lonoke.

He is preceded in...

May 26, 2017

Freddie Gordon Whittenburg, age 76, of Lonoke went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born June 23, 1941. He retired from Maybelline and had worked part time at the Exceptional School, loving every part of the staff and students.

He was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Herman Whittenburg;...

May 26, 2017

Betty J. Cole,75, of North Little Rock passed away on May 26, 2017. Preceding her in death are her parents Samuel and Earnestine Parks, husband Odell Cole and sister Annie Lee Buckner. She is survived by daughters Valerie (Herrson) Justice, Kawana Brown, Angela Cole, and  Melinda (Michael) Timberlake; sons Carl (Beatrice) Cole and Stan Cole; sisters, Letha Coleman, Queen...

May 19, 2017

Freda Lott, 76, died May 19, 2017. Survivors include her children, John (Tina) Lott, Sonya Mann,and Debra (Perry) Kidd; sister, Linda (Ralph) Perry; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death are her parents Alma Lois and Dolphie Ricks and  sons Johnny Lott and Donnie Lott.  Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. with  the Funeral Service following at 9:00...

May 13, 2017

Alberta Coleman Nellum, the baby of the late Rufus and Martha Coleman Sr., was born on January 8, 1935 in Lonoke County Arkansas. At an early age she became a follower of Christ at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, later united to New Zion Chapel .

Alberta became an accomplished seamstress after spending...

May 9, 2017

Etta Lorene Parker, age 87, died May 9, 2017. She is survived by her children Tommy Cagle, Mary Cagle, Barbara Chapin, Bonnie Cagle, Troy Cagle and Kaye Cagle; siblings, LeRoy St John, Robert St John, Ruby Stivers and Billie Smith; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death are her husband Charles Parker, parents James...

May 5, 2017

Royce Anne DeVorak, 67 of Lonoke died May 5, 2017. Preceding her in death were parents Royce and Sybil Aurthurs.  Survivors include sons, Kevin (Laura) DeVorak and Matt (Jennifer) DeVorak; grandchildren Hunter, JJ, Beau and Maxiam; great-grandchild Kylee; sisters, Sharon (Alton) Pasley and Lisa (Joe) Golleher.

Apr 25, 2017

Garrett Alan Hogan, 16, of Carlisle, went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 25, 2017. He was born October 25, 2000 in North Little Rock, the son of Douglas Hogan and Kate Neal Bitely. Garrett was a sophomore at Carlisle High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the track team.

Apr 22, 2017

James Rufus St John, age 76, died April 22, 2017. He is survived by his son  Kenny St John, daughter Kemmie Smith;  siblings, LeRoy St John, Robert St John, Lorene Parker, Ruby Stivers and Billie Smith.

Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke; with visitation beginning at 12:00. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Apr 19, 2017

John Clark Pannell, age 53, gained his wings April 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Beverly Pannell; his mother Patricia Rhodes; sons, Josh (Kaci), Jordan (Anna), and Jake; grandchildren, Harper Pannell, Barrett Pannell and Bexley Pannell; sisters, Shelly Cocco and Kelly Dardis (Steven) and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as a...

Apr 11, 2017

Henry Fern Lee, 84 of Carlisle died on April 11, 2017. Henry and his wife Ann loved to travel. He was a Navy Veteran. Preceding him in death, parents James and Mattie Lee, wife Ann Lee, brothers Huey P. Lee and Morris Lee, sisters Myrtle Ann Hamilton, Madilyn Senn and Birtie Mae Shadwick. . Survivors include brothers Sammy Lee...

Apr 11, 2017

Reba Ann Donahue, 78, passed away April 11, 2017.  She is preceded in death by parents Durwood and Ethel Groce; sisters Juanita Watson, Judy Hill; brother John “Buddy” McIntyre.  Those remaining to cherish her memory, spouse Roger Donahue Jr; sons Roger Donahue III, David Donahue; daughters Sherri Lewis, Tanya Centofanti, Kimberly (Donald) Montgomery, Jessica Donahue; six granddaughters, five grandsons;...

Apr 11, 2017

Evelyn “Nadine” Howard, 91, of Lonoke formerly of Rose City, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2017. She was born January 13, 1926 to the late A.W. and Valentine “Tiny” Perryman. She is preceded in death by nine sisters and two brothers. Survivors include son Charles Donald Howard of Lonoke, daughter Evelyn (Robert) Horne of Scott,...