Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Dec 25, 2015

Tanashia Nekia (Gilliam) Woodley, born to Linda Dodson-Perry and Charles Gilliam Sr., on November 25, 1978, passed away December 25, 2015. She was baptized into Christ at an early age. She was married to Mr. Jared Woodley of Prescott, AR. Nashia's infectious smile and uplifting spirit lit up any room. She...

Dec 24, 2015

Mrs. Opal Matthews, 84 joined her loved ones in heaven on December 24, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ada Payne; husband of 42 years, Dewie Matthews; grandson, Kevin Brown; sisters, Lois Crites, Philis Jennings, Donna Johansan; brothers, Bo, Bud and Joe Payne.

Opal is survived by her beloved brother,...

Dec 24, 2015

Raylen Barrett Cox, 36, died December 24. 2015. Survivors, parents, Raymond and Lois Fay Cox; siblings, John Clough, Glenn Clough, David Clough, Lori Cox, Beverly Thompson and Charlotte Molten, many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and Friends visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2016 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home. www.boydfuneralhome.net .

Dec 23, 2015

Harold Thomas Ford, age 69, died December 23, 2015. He is survived by two children, one sister and a nephew.

He was retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and was a Mason.

Friends and Family may visit from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Graveside Services will follow at 2:00...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia Ann Martin, 74, of Cabot passed away in her sleep December 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband Keith Martin; sons, Michael Martin and wife Michelle of Pittsburg, PA and Randy Martin and fiance Ranie of Cabot; granddaughter Sofia Martin; a special step-dad Bill Freeman and his wife Gay of Oklahoma, and a...

Dec 14, 2015

Alva Lee Choate, age 93, died December 14, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff.

She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Choate; brother, Walter Henderson and a sister, Nellie Henderson.

Survivors include her children, Homer (Patricia) Choate of DeValls Bluff, Judy (Jim) Walton of Illinois, Doris (Ron)...

Dec 8, 2015

Clifton Rock “Red Man” Davis, Jr. 58, died December 8, 2015. Preceding in death; brother, Raymond Lamont Coleman. He leaves behind his wife Melanie Davis;  parents Clifton (Vickie) Davis, Sr. and Lucille Davis; siblings; Barbara Hardin, Gregory Davis, Anita Davis,  Carolyn Coleman, Kenneth Davis, Larry Cole, Kristie Springs, Brodreck Mays and Angela Mays; children, Clifton Davis, III, Krystle Walker,...

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...