Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Oct 15, 2016

Vera Mae Evans, 79 went to see the Lord, October 15, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Evans, and daughter Faye Hamm.

Survivors include her two daughters, Melissa (Shawn) Stalker of Clarksville; Kay (Steve) McNeese, and son Michael (Hazel) Hamm, all of Lonoke; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Wimberly of England and...

Oct 15, 2016

Zada Mae Linn, born January 13, 1931 to John and Mae Morrison of Marysville, Oklahoma, died October 15, 2016. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a retired farmer and housewife.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband A.C. Linn; daughters Shirley Wyatt and Margaret Virginia Shipman; grandson Richard Leon Goacher; two brothers,...

Oct 12, 2016

Robert Ray Grady, Sr. age 72, died October 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Raper Grady; daughter Wanda (Boone Pore) Grady and a son, Bo (Candice) Grady, all of Lonoke; grandsons, Zachary Daniels, Colton Grady, and Brandon Grady; granddaughter Makayla Grady; great-grandson Zayden Daniels; brothers, Buddy, Harold, Charles, and Jimmy Grady; sisters, Shirley...

Oct 2, 2016

Dr. Byron Eugene "Gene" Holmes, age 90, of Lonoke, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born March 2, 1926 to the late Reverend and Mrs. Otis Elbert Holmes. He is survived by three children, Byron E. Holmes Jr.(Brenda) of Forrest City, Amelia Muse (Dick) of Lonoke, and Lee Holmes (Kim) of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Steven Holmes,  Lydia...

Sep 28, 2016

James Charles Clement Sr., 85 of Lonoke went to his heavenly home on September 28, 2016.

He was born in Furlow Arkansas on October 3, 1930 to Claude and Mary Rice Clement.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Fred and Lemuel Clement.

He is survived by his brothers Claude...

Sep 23, 2016

Amanda Beth Harris, 31, resident of San Francisco, California passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. Amanda will be remembered for her giving spirit, intelligence, and exploration for life.  Her ambitions in life took her from coast to coast by working and living in New York City, NY to San Francisco, CA; however, she always called the South, especially Lonoke,...

Sep 18, 2016

Johnny Loyd Stephens, 41, of Lonoke was born on February 3, 1975 and passed away on September 18, 2016. He was survived by his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Stephens (separated) and a fiancé of 6 years, Felicity Treece.  Four children: Robert Loyd Stephens (Amanda) of Lonoke, Christina Stephens of Alabama, Gage and Madison Stephens of Lonoke and 8...

Sep 16, 2016

Lester Edward Thurman, 94, died Friday, September 16, 2016 in Mountain View. Born January 5, 1922 in Monette Arkansas to Sidney Lee and Carrie M. Thurman. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Lance Thurman; three sisters, Bessie Aleghorn, Vera Starnes and Willie Thurman. He is survived by his wife of 60...

Sep 6, 2016

Janice L. Maggard, age 52 of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Born in Little Rock on December 16, 1963, daughter of Don and Ruby Maggard.

She was preceded in death by her father Don. She is survived by her mother Ruby Maggard of Furlow; daughters Amber...

Sep 4, 2016

Mrs. Lexie Spears of Scott passed away September 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linda (Vernon) Moore where she has resided since her husband’s death in 2006. Mrs. Spears is survived by her Children, Linda (Vernon) Moore of North Little Rock, Ervin (Tracy) Spears of Little Rock, Sam (Joyce) Spears of Loogootee, IN., and Martha (Ronald) Dunigan...

Aug 28, 2016

LONOKE- Lori G . Col e , 51, of Lonoke went to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her loving family Sunday, August 2 8 , 2016 , after a 16-year hard­ fought battle with cancer. She was born on March 13, 1965 , to Henry and Hazel Lyons...

Aug 23, 2016

Cleta Marilyn Warren Tarry, 77, joined her husband in heaven on August 23, 2016. She was born April 7, 1939 to James Caleb and Lorene Smith Warren of Manila, Arkansas. She was a wonderful mixed person. She was as patient as a saint, stubborn as a mule, as protective as a momma lion, as loving as an angel and...

Aug 16, 2016

Carl Ruben Colclasure, age 75, died August 16, 2016.  Preceding him in death are his wife, Carmen; parents, Ruben and Ethel Taylor Colclasure; brothers, James and Gaylon Colclasure.

Survivors include his daughter, Carla (Billy) Edwards; son, Jimmy Colclasure; grandchildren, Marsha (Bobby) Banks, Justin (Magen) Edwards, Jordan (Megan)Colclasure, Lacey (Zach) Adams and Skylar Crafton Colclasure; one sister Sarah...

Aug 15, 2016

Samuel Felix “Buddy” Tarry, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2016. He was born August 21, 1934 to Felix Wells and Lilly Mae Tarry of Lonoke, AR. He met the love of his life in Lonoke, Celeta Marilyn Warren and they married June 5, 1954. Out of that marriage four...

Aug 14, 2016

Lloyd Whitaker, age 61, died August 14, 2016. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Bagwell Whitaker; daughters, Shannon (Barry) Boast and Carol (Matt) Zimmerman; one son Jason (Lindsey) Bagwell and five grandchildren.

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Aug 11, 2016

William “Bill” Clayton Park, age 80, passed away August 11, 2016.  He was a member and Deacon of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Martha Totty Park; children, Darrell C. (Laura) Park of Lonoke, Mark W. (Donna) Park of Hot Springs and Mary Ann (Garry) Kennedy of Springdale; grandchildren, Evan Park, Olivia Park, Jeffrey...

Aug 11, 2016

Wayne Herbert “Herb” Snider, age 78, of Carlisle passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol and brother Ted. Survivors include sons Rob (Amy) Snider of Hot Springs and Randy (Christine) Munnerlyn of Carlisle; daughters, Tammy Snider of Carlisle, Melissa (Ron) Vetter of Pearcy and Ashley Snider of...

Jul 26, 2016

Ollie Gene “Willie” McPhearson, born April 21, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Alberta Coleman Nellum and Willie Lee McPhearson, died July 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, brothers Otis and Sylvester McPhearson and grandparents Rufus and Martha Coleman. He leaves to mourn, his mother Alberta, son Ollie G. McPhearson, two...

Jul 23, 2016

Otha Warren, 79, of Austin passed away July 23, 2016.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and role model to many.  He loved his family above all else and showed them every day.  Otha was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, a Mason, and member of the Pulaski County Quorum Court in the 1970’s.  In the 70’s and...

Jul 18, 2016

On Monday, July 18, 2016 Betty Winfrey Evans, age 78,  won her battle against cancer and dementia and is now with her Heavenly Father.

Preceding her in death were her husband J.R. Evans; her parents Dixie and Claude Winfrey; brothers Narvel and Gene Winfrey; sisters Morene Stroud and Mary...