Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Dec 8, 2015

Reverend Frances Bernice Gales took the hand of her Savior and crossed over to glory on December 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac “Ike” Gales; her parents Ora Earl and Fannie Pryor; five sisters and two brothers. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three daughters, Margaret (Wayne) Hanks, Linda...

Dec 8, 2015

Mildred “Pat” Bowen Hunt passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Pat has joined the love of her life, Percy Willbanks Hunt, her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Nelle and Albert Whitehead, her parents Mr. George E. and Ellen Dugan Bowen, sister, Mary Bowen Pettefer, and brothers Harold Bowen and Bussy Bowen...

Dec 5, 2015

Charles Samuel “Sammy” Hamm, born December 21, 1961, completed his seven year journey living with brain cancer on December 5, 2015 and is now united with his wife Marsha Faye in Heaven.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife; his father, Charles Buddy Hamm; paternal grandparents Charles “Snooks”...

Nov 27, 2015

Grace Melba (Davis) Turner went to meet her Lord Friday November 27, 2015.  Grace was born to Clyde and Pauline (Ridge) Davis March 7, 1937 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She was one of seven children, and is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Fred Davis and Carl Davis and sisters Jimmie...

Nov 25, 2015

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Nov 23, 2015

Joe Edward Jackson, age 69, died November 23, 2015. He is survived by his wife Ann Jackson; children, Jody (Caroline) Jackson, Alan (Melissa) Vest, Kelli (John) Fields, all of Texas and Melissa (Shane) Younge of Cabot; 15 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter coming in December; three sisters and six brothers. Preceding him in death are his parents...

Nov 19, 2015

Bobby Ray Morris, of Memphis, Tennessee, died November 19, 2015 with his wife by his side. Bobby (“Bob”) was born on March 17, 1941 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ida Ruth Morris and Floyd Morris. Bob was an honest, hardworking, humorous, and straight-forward man with a generous heart. His family was of the utmost importance to him and he...

Nov 16, 2015

William Aaron “Bill” Elmore, age 72, passed away November 16, 2015. He was born March 27, 1943 in Bethlehem, Arkansas to Aaron Orr and Pauline Ketcham Elmore who precede him in death.

He was a US Army veteran and was a retired Heat and Air Contractor.

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Nov 14, 2015

Jerry Duane Schafer, 78, passed away November 14, 2015.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Nadine Schafer, also preceding him in death was his son, Mark Schafer, a brother, Bennie Ray Schafer, and mother-in-law, Bertha White.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nellie Ann Schafer; son, Neil Schafer (Carol); grandson, Dereck...

Nov 12, 2015

Barbara Ann Alberson, formerly of Lonoke, age 68, joined her Lord on November 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Myrtle Lamb and Gervase Lamb; brother Jerry D. Lamb; her sons, Gervase Ray Alberson and James Raymond Alberson, Jr. Survivors include daughter, Billie Rae Willis; granddaughters Jade Robertson and Laine Willis; great-grandson...

Nov 10, 2015

Phillip Ray Stringfellow transitioned to heaven to be with his sweet Jesus on November 10, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1946. He was a retired science teacher and he built houses.

He was preceded in death by his parents Madelyn and Ray Stringfellow. He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2015

Elisa Rose Beard, infant daughter of Jesse Beard, Jr. and Jare’ Baker passed from this life on November 9, 2015.  She is survived by her parents , siblings, Gunner Wells, Schatzi, Aurora and Thomas Beard, her grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Baker, aunts and uncles, Brigitte (Eric) Baker and Andrew Baker. We would like to thank Patsy Gibson for her...

Nov 7, 2015

Ramona Sue Bryant Thompson, 76, of Lonoke, went to see her Sweet Jesus peacefully in her sleep with her little dog Zoie by her side on November 7, 2015. She was born June 25 th , 1939 in Oak Grove, Arkansas to Charlie Bryant and Minnie Plummer Bryant. Ramona retired from Maybelline after...

Nov 3, 2015

Lauren Elizabeth Papasan, age 18, died November 3, 2015. She is survived by mother, Karen (Jason) Cook of Lonoke; her father, Clint Papasan of Lamar; siblings Kennedy Cook and Mitch Cook,  of Lonoke; grandparents, Linder Roper of Russellville, Charlene Papasan of Lamar, and Jim and Shirley Cook of Lonoke; aunt and uncle Kellie (Kevin) Vanes of Pottsville and several...

Nov 2, 2015

Kelly Elaine Litton, age 46, died November 2, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Joan Litton; daughter Chelsea Jenkins; brothers, Joe Litton and Peter Spediacci, a sister Laura Spediacci, and two grandchildren Caleb and Emma.

A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 6 with funeral services...

Oct 30, 2015

Pamela Joyce Pledger Lewellyn, 54, of Lonoke, born April 20, 1961, entered Heaven October 30, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Johnny H. Pledger. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Pledger; two daughters, Jeribeth (Matt) Edwards, and Stephanie Lewellyn; step-daughter Kristy (John) Franks; three...

Oct 18, 2015

Anita C. Spurlock, 86 of North Little Rock, formerly of Lonoke passed away on October 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Spurlock. Survivors include her sons, Keith Spurlock (Kim) of Texas, Terry Spurlock of Little Rock, and Bruce Spurlock (Shirley) of Hot Springs Village, 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and siblings Rosemary...

Oct 17, 2015

Clarice Edna DePriest, 92, passed away October 17, 2015. She was born March 7, 1923 in Malvern to the late Edward Steven and Clarice Webster Boyle. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Robert I. ‘Joe’ DePriest,Jr., sister, Bessie J. Montgomery, and brother, Edward Boyle.

Mrs. DePriest retired after 30 years with the Agricultural...

Oct 16, 2015

Margaret Jane Maronay, 69, of Lonoke passed away October 16, 2015.  She was born January 12, 1946 in Lonoke to the late James Clee Mashburn and Mary Ella DeVinney.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Thomas Lee Mashburn, and one sister, Myra Lois Mashburn; a grandson and one great-granddaughter.

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Oct 8, 2015

Gracie Parnell Cochran, 90, a lifelong resident of the Hamilton Community near Carlisle entered her eternal home on October 8, 2015.

She was born October 6, 1925 to John Ed and Daisy (Brown) Parnell.

She married Eddie Beliew and to that union a daughter Frances Beliew Cheek was born. ...