Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Dec 17, 2014

Rita Ann Coffman, 64 of Lonoke, passed away on December 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Vada Castleberry,  sister Barbara Skinner, son Billy Coffman and granddaughter Lesley Whittenburg. Rita is survived by her husband, Roger Coffman, Sr., children Roger Coffman, Jr., Susan Coffman, Shawn Coffman Smith, all of Lonoke and Chance (Carla) Coffman, Sr.,...

Dec 13, 2014

Vera Jean Gable Parnell, 84, passed away December 13, 2014.

She loved to go fishing, work in her garden, quiltting, and going to deer camp with her niece and nephew.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Parnell, Sr. and grandson, Timothy J. Parnell.

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Parnell (Rita)...

Dec 9, 2014

Azalee Webb Allison passed away December 9, 2014. Azalee was born July 17, 1914 in Lanty, a community near Morrilton, Arkansas to Charley and Idell Hankins Webb who preceded her in death.

Azalee was a member of the Sylvan Hills Church of Christ in Sherwood where she enjoyed working in the Dorcas House Ministry and participating in...

Dec 7, 2014

Lela Jo Tullos, age 78, passed away December 7, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Charles Randall) Marsh of Sherwood, Karen (Richard) Gautney of Lonoke and Dorothy (Leroy) Whitley of Alma; four grandchildren, Bryan (Teresa) Whitley of Alma, Melody (Matthew) Jones and Jacob Marsh of Sherwood, and Brandi (Parker) Cordell of Lonoke; eight...

Dec 1, 2014

James H. Shirey, Jr., 67, of Oelwein, Iowa, and formerly of Crossett, Arkansas, died Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., with Memorial Services beginning at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11 at  Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Arkansas.

James Henry Shirey, Jr....

Nov 20, 2014

Malvin Earl Goode, 89 of Cabot went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born January 18, 1925. Malvin was a lifelong farmer and construction worker. He was a Mason for over 50 years, a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and a kind loving person who...

Nov 17, 2014

Calvin Scrimsher of the Pentecostal Faith passed away November 17, 2014. He was a retired farmer who loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son and three siblings.

Survivors are his wife of 58 years Geneva Scrimsher, children, Jason Scrimsher of the home, Shirley (Larry) Bryant of Hamilton Loop, Brenda (Gary)...

Nov 17, 2014

Nana “Peggy” Ellen Jackson was called home on November 17. She was preceded in death by husband Alden, parents Earl & Lillian Vanzant, grandson Paul Hillman, great grandson Nicholas Jackson, brothers Avon and JR and a sister, Mary Walker. She is survived by children, Sharon and special son-in-law Bob Hillman, Jim and Cindy Jackson and Bill and Kelly Jackson;...

Nov 11, 2014

Lonoke – Jewell B. Rochelle, 95, of Lonoke, AR passed away peacefully on November 11, 2014 after a gradual decline in health.  She and her late husband owned Rochelle Farms in Lonoke.  They were among the first rice farmers in Lonoke County, AR.   Jewell was a beloved member of the Lonoke Apostolic Church.  She was...

Nov 4, 2014

Charles William Swint, age 67, went home to the Lord November 4, 2014. Born March 17, 1947 in Des Arc, Arkansas to William and Lola Swint, he’s preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Richard and Shirley. He’s survived by his wife of 42 years Felecia Swint; children, Audrey and D.J. Roderick,  Bill and Christina Swint; grandchildren, Hunner,...

Nov 1, 2014

Mary Margaret White,67, of Lonoke, passed away November 1, 2014 at her home. Survivors include her husband, James H. White of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Tonya White of Arkadelphia;

Grandson, Gage White of Arkadelphia; Granddaughter and husband, Kristen and Bo Walters of No. Little Rock; Grandson and wife,

James and Nikkie White...

Oct 26, 2014

Freida McArthur Harwood Sims, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 26, 2014 at the age of 83.  She was born in Marvell, AR.  Prior to moving to Little Rock, Mrs. Sims was a longtime resident of Lonoke, where she and her husband Hulen farmed and owned the Farmer’s Kitchen restaurant.   Following this, Freida worked at...

Oct 23, 2014

Clarence A. Lilly, Jr., 93, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 23, 2014. He was born February 2, 1921 to the late Thelma and Clarence A. Lilly, Sr.

He was a graduate of Lonoke High School. While Living in Lonoke he was a farmer, sold farm equipment and was a pilot for...

Oct 22, 2014

Fay McArthur Brown, 75, of Lonoke, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.  She was born March 26, 1939 in Clarendon, Arkansas.

Mrs. Brown was retired from a variety of occupations, from operating a café in DeValls Bluff with her mother to being a long time assistant to Dr. B.E. Holmes...

Oct 21, 2014

Ethel Sue Isbell Williams, 78, of Carlisle passed away on October 21, 2014. She was born on December 6, 1934 to Sid and Rosie Isbell of the Snake Island Community. Sue is survived by four daughters, Rosie Thompson of Conway, Glennie Moore of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Betty Voss of Highland, California, and Showntie Tibbitts of...

Oct 20, 2014

Judy Bourne, age 57, died October 20, 2014. She was a Counselor at Lonoke Primary School. Survivors include her husband Kerry Bourne; children, Shelby Bourne of Fayetteville and Schafer Bourne of Lonoke; her mother Maxine Mewborn and a sister Mary Beth Norman, both of Canton, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October...

Oct 17, 2014

Charlie Tumey, “Little Midget”, 59, passed away October 17, 2014.  Survivors include his wife, Sandra Thrift Tumey; daughter Shawana Cessor(Daniel) of Hazen; three grandsons, TJ Tumey and Tyler Cessor both of Hazen and Jacob Dexter of Lonoke;2 granddaughters, Jessica Cessor of Hazen and Molly Brannon of Lonoke; 1 great-granddaughter Serenity Orell of Lonoke; 2 sisters, Linda Lawson and Becky...

Oct 11, 2014

Jerry Lee Legate, 58, passed away October 11, 2014.  He is survived by his three children; Tracy Parsons, Kristy Legate and Matthew Legate; six grandchildren; Briana Hernandez, Haley and Jonathan Tate, Tyler and Shelby Legate, and John

Michael Butler; 2 great-grandchildren; Dylan Hernandez and Tailynn Legate; siblings, Randy Legate and Jaquetta Curry and many dear...

Sep 27, 2014

Charles Emerson Knox, 72 of Lonoke passed away September 27, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center.  He was retired from the AAEA.  He coached at Jacksonville, was principal at Cabot and Batesville Schools, superintendent of Ozark Schools and retiring from Lonoke Schools as superintendent. He was a member of Lonoke First United Methodist Church.  He also loved playing golf.

Sep 25, 2014

Claude N. Green was born August 21, 1948.  He passed away September 25, 2014.  Claude was a long time resident of Lonoke, Arkansas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy Green; three sisters, Darla Luna, Theresa Johnson and Kay Dillion; one brother Troy Green; five children, Kim Hall, Scott Green, Kelly Rayborn, Keith...