Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Aug 31, 2015

Betty Jean Simpson Smith, age 89, died August 31, 2015. She was born February 15, 1926. She was a member of the Palm Street Church of Christ, Lonoke.

She attended Harding College and graduated from Abilene Christian College.

Betty married Robert Smith on...

Aug 24, 2015

Roger H. Beedle, age 70, of Carlisle, died August 24, 2015. He was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Ruth Beedle. He is survived by his wife Diane Beedle; son, Rodney (Andrea) Beedle, one grandson Peyton Beedle of Cabot; siblings, Lavern (Archie) Dale, Louise (Billy Paul) Bullock of Hot Springs,...

Aug 19, 2015

Jean Dozier, age 71, died August 19, 2015. Preceding in death are her parents Richard and Hazel Dozier, husband Herman Paul Raper. Survivors include her children, Paula Nibblett and Cindy Benson; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; loved by Tommy Uptain and many more family and friends.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

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Aug 19, 2015

Dowl Presley Taylor, age 33, died August 19, 2015. Preceding him in death is his father Tommy Taylor. He leaves behind twin sons Michael and Tommy Taylor of Sherwood; mother, Nina (Gary Carpenter) Davis of Ward; sisters, April Socia of Rison and Cholie Robinson of McRae; stepmother Cindy Crawford; stepfather James Davis; many aunts, uncles,...

Aug 16, 2015

On Sunday August 16, 2015, Bob (Robert) Carr went home to have Sunday Service in Heaven. He was the Pastor of Smyrna Full Gospel in Lonoke, Arkansas and leaves behind his wife of 43 years Beverly Gales Carr; son David (Brandi); daughter Jennifer Carr; five grandchildren, Taylor, Tori, Trinity, Jonathan, and Gabe and a host...

Aug 12, 2015

Ruby Knox Radcliffe of Lonoke, age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Theodore and Ava Marsh Knox, sisters Opal and Jacqueline, and brothers Clifton and William H. (Billie) Knox. She is survived by her daughter, Diane...

Aug 11, 2015

Renee Moran, age 53 of Carlisle passed away August 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Davidson. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Walter Moran; her children, Shawn (Lori) Moran, Thomas (Michelle) Moran and Ashley (Josh) Seely. She was MiMi to her 10 grandchildren. Survivors also include...

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...