Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Aug 8, 2015

Dorothy Virginia Benge Larsen of Jacksonville, born May 1, 1928, died August 8, 2015. She spent her life living for others and lived by the verse in the Bible Matthew 25:40. She is survived by her husband Henrik Larsen and a foster daughter Linda Abbott. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on...

Aug 6, 2015

Edith Ann Surrett, age 74, of England died August 6, 2015. She is preceded by her parents Carl and Mildred Nelson; husband Billy Surrett and a sister Jean McLemore. Survivors include her sons Craig (Debbie) Surrett and Chris Surrett of England; grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Surrett, KC Surrett and Raeann Surrett; great-grandchildren Bentley and Briley Surrett; and a brother Gilbert...

Aug 6, 2015

J.L. High, son of James and Helen Hicks High, died August 6, 2015. He grew up in the Fairview area, was a teacher and coach at Forest Heights Jr High, Hall High and Parkview. He received degrees from Lonoke High and UCA.

Survivors are his wife of 35 years,...

Aug 4, 2015

SSGT Bryce Allen, Sr. of Jacksonville, age 77, passed away August 4, 2015 at Elmcorft Assisted Living in Sherwood.

His mother Bessie Paradise, father, Joe Allen and brother Frederick Paradise preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Bryce Allen, Jr. and Dexter Allen; one daughter Robin Allen; two sisters, Bearnell...

Aug 4, 2015

Connie Ruth Branch Wilson would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment came with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not...

Jul 31, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Dr. James H. Abraham of Little Rock died peacefully at home on July 29.  A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church on Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock on Saturday August 1 at 3pm.  There will be a brief reception to follow in the Great Hall.  His family will then have...

Jul 28, 2015

Frankie Lou Howe, 82, died July 28, 2015. He was a USAF Veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War and was the American Legion Commander of Eagle-Lily Post 200 in 1990, 1991 and 1992. Survivors include his wife Harletia Howe; son Danny Ray Howe of Lonoke, daughters Brenda Howe of Bryant and Deborah (George) Dixon of Lonoke,...

Jul 12, 2015

Marcus Dee Isbell, age 73, of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 12, 2015. He was born July 30, 1941 in the Snake Island Community to the late Joe T. Isbell and Carlee Nation Isbell. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Tipton Isbell, two daughters, Carla (Martie) Underwood...

Jul 11, 2015

Thomas Joseph Privett, 77, of Lonoke, AR died in his home on Saturday, July 11, 2015.   Thomas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Sweatman Privett and his daughter, Lisa Privett.  He is preceded in death by his parents, T.E. and Mildred Privett; his...

Jul 6, 2015

“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8

Opal Virginia (Brown) Roe was born September 14, 1927. She died Monday morning, July 6, 2015. She was 87.

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Jul 4, 2015

Ratha Jean Fulmer Gordon, 75, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015.

Born July 10, 1939 in Lonoke, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Pamelia Fulmer. She is preceded in death by her sister Ann Fulmer...

Jul 1, 2015

Lewis "Dale" Sullivan went to his heavenly home on July 1, 2015. He was 91 years old. He was born June 1, 1924 to Hosea and Cora Sullivan in Lonoke, Arkansas. He served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Almeda...

Jun 29, 2015

Jack Royce Talbert, 83, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2015. He is survived by one son, Jackie Talbert of Jacksonville, Arkansas; two daughters, Peggy (Mike) McDonald of Morton, Illinois and Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, along with five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Jack was a lineman for...

Jun 29, 2015

Donald “Butch” Weaver of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at the age of 69. Butch is survived by his daughter Melissa (Sean) LeCrone; son James Weaver (Laurel Secrest); brother, Walter (June) Weaver; sister, Linda (Don) Calvert; brother, Tommy (Dee) Weaver; one grandson Ian LeCrone; and loving nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Jun 27, 2015

Cora Robina Kellum, 52, passed away June 27, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her father, Bud Williams, a brother, Roy Williams and granddaughter, Dannielle Davidson.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Kellum, Lonoke;  Mother, Frances Williams, DeValls Bluff; children, Renda Davidson, Cabot, Adam Meggs, Beebe and Rebecca Meggs, Lonoke; 6 grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dakota, Payton, Will, Xavier...

Jun 27, 2015

James Edwin Gosney, age 48, of Carlisle made it to his heavenly home June 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jessie Gosney. He leaves behind his High School sweetheart of 31 years, Kat Gales Gosney; two daughters, Skylar and Trinity, and one son, Kenner; three sisters, Ruth...

Jun 25, 2015

Jack Daulong, age 90, died June 25, 2015. He was a WWII Veteran and worked for 42 years at Timex Corp. Survivors include his wife Yuki Daulong; children, Debbie Latek of Jacksonville, Florida and Roy Daulong of Greensboro, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Kevin and Keith Latek and Tiffany Ackerman; four great- grandchildren and one great...

Jun 21, 2015

Martha Jean Davis went home to be with her Lord June 21, 2015. She was a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church, member of United Methodist Women, a lifetime member of Telephone Pioneers of America, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Joe Davis.

Jun 18, 2015

Joyce Marie Nichols, 56, died June 18, 2015. Survivors, husband Ray Nichols; stepsons, Kenneth (Michele) Nichols, Dominick Nichols; stepdaughters Donna (Jamarr) Brown, Allison Nichols, Juanita Nichols; 13 grandchildren, siblings, George Moore, Julius Williams, Theresa Cole, Ida (David) Holloway and Rita Kimble, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Service,...