Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Mar 13, 2016

Lorine Katherine Capleaner, 70, of Lonoke, formally of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born November 9, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Jr. and Modean Claypool, sister, Patsy Shenefield, and brother, Paul Dean Claypool. Survivors include daughter Teresa Pennock and son Dennis Hokams;...

Mar 13, 2016

Marie Hoover White, 93, of Lonoke, Arkansas, born February 19, 1923 to Sam and Dochia Hoover in Murfreesboro, Arkansas went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 13, 2016.

She was married on November 8, 1941 to John Henry White and was blessed with seven children.

She is preceded in death by...

Mar 4, 2016

John Pershing Lacy, Jr, 73, of Lonoke passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, to the late John and Ruby Lacy. John was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by wife, Betsy Lacy; son, Russell Lacy (Becky) of Lonoke; daughter Carol Crain of North...

Feb 28, 2016

Emma Jean Staton, 65 of Little Rock was born on October 11, 1950 in Carlisle and passed away on February 28, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Little Rock and a retired Contract Supervisor for the State of Arkansas. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Simpson Staton and Florance May Rice Staton,...

Feb 24, 2016

Keith Michael Glover, 65 of Austin, born September 29, 1950, passed away February 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Joe D. Glover and nephews Joe Glover and JR Glover. Survivors include his mother Nina Carter, brothers Wayne Glover and Charlie Carter, sister Teresa Conder and nephew Jason Glover. A memorial service...

Feb 15, 2016

Margaret June Stigall Campbell of Scott, Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2016 surrounded by her family.  June was born October 26, 1938 in Carlisle, AR.  June was a member of the Carlisle High School Class of 1956.  Charles and June married on July 25, 1956.  She is preceded in death by her parents Emmett...

Feb 13, 2016

Marvin Lee Taylor, age 75, died February 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents John and Lois Taylor and siblings Imogene and Buddy Taylor.  Survivors are brothers, William “Dub” (Patsy) Taylor and Wayne Taylor, both of Cabot, Edward (Marilyn) Taylor of Lonoke and Bobby Taylor of Oregon and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation for...

Feb 13, 2016

Maudie Edith “Amber” Brinsfield, age 67, died February 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, F.A. Estes and Burton Brinsfield. Survivors include daughters, Scarlett Hopkins and Dianne (Jackie) Vermillion; siblings, Connie Brinsfield, Robert (Linda) Brinsfield, Gary Brinsfield and Ricky (Sharlene) Brinsfield; grandchildren, Erika (Mac) Harris, Gregory Stricklen, Haven White, and Jace Papineau;...

Feb 9, 2016

Cinderella “Cindy” Vent Bowlan Carter, age 74, of Humnoke, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center of Little Rock.

She was a lifelong resident of Southern Lonoke County and a retired farmer. She was a former president and active member of Carlisle Altruistic club and a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church. She...

Feb 4, 2016

Curtis Williams, age 77, left this world on February 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Irene Swell Williams, a son Teddy Williams, and five siblings.  Survivors include his wife Benita McMullen Williams of the home; children, David (Ann) Williams and Donna (Gary) Norwood, six siblings, and a host of grand and great-grandchildren.

Feb 1, 2016

Gay Ophelia Travis Horton passed away February 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by Dwaine N. Horton, her spouse of 43 years, and by her son Michael W. Horton.  She is survived by her children Larry Horton of Mayflower, Sandra Clark of Cabot, Carla Horton of Lonoke and Patti Horton of New Jersey, as well...

Jan 31, 2016

Mary Lou Smith, age 68, died January 31, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Newsom; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister Anita Epley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends visitation, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Graveside...

Jan 25, 2016

V. Rufus Walker, age 62, born January 30, 1953, died January 25, 2016.  He retired from the Paper Mill in Ashdown after 23 years. Survivors include Vanassa Walker of the home; children, Tobi Plantz, Jeremy Irvin, Allie Walker, and Taylor Walker of the home; stepchildren, Darin Bell and Kristian Buchanan; brothers, Ronnie Walker, Donnie Walker and Rickie Walker; sisters,...

Jan 24, 2016

Amber Nicole Roberts, 34, of Lonoke, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. Survivors; parents David and Cindy Clough; brother, Tim Clough and wife Jennifer; niece Kenly, the light of her life; grandparents, Emmett Clough and Ray and Lois Cox. Memorial Service, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Jan 20, 2016

George C. Howell, 93 of Scott, AR passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Mr Howell was born

November 11, 1922 in Friendship, TN to Horace and Mallie Coffman Howell. He was an Army veteran of

World War II. A lifelong Episcopalian and 32 Mason of Lodge 51 Lonoke for over 69 years.

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Jan 19, 2016

Diann Carr McKenzie Moody, 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  Diann was a loving, caring person who loved her family, friends, and her church family.  She also enjoyed cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.  She was a Federal Technician for the US Government and had 33 years of military service...

Jan 17, 2016

Edward Eugene “Gene” Cunningham, 67, died January 17, 2016. Survivors are his wife Louise Cunningham; daughter Robin Tucker; grandson Cody Tucker; sisters, Frances Carter-Merritt and Rosie Cunningham; brothers, Terry Merritt and Bobby Cunningham; nephews, Richard and Donavan Carter; and sisters-in-law, Annie Stevenson and Kathy Grant.

Memorial Services are pending. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Jan 3, 2016

James Lamar Jestice, age 69, passed away January 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife Maxine, and a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Shirley Jestice of Benton.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel.  Burial...

Dec 27, 2015

Henry Lemmons, 79, departed this life on December 27, 2015.

Survivors include his son Pierre (Angela) Lemmons; two grandchildren, DeShauna and Angelo, all of Jacksonville; two brothers, Eldrich (Liz) and Chester Lemmons; five sisters, Juanita White, Delilah Johnson, Reta Young, Aretha (Robert) Dodson, Joan (Joseph) Larry.

Dec 25, 2015

Donnie Wayne Hughes, 36 of Lonoke passed away from this life December 25, 2015. Donnie was an employee of Riceland Dryers in Lonoke. He was preceded in death by his father Eddie Floyd Hughes, Sr. (1995), his mother, Nancy Faye Helms Lewis, (2008) and grandparents Elizabeth Helms and William Helms. Donnie left to cherish  his two wonderful children Frankie...