Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Jan 1, 2014

Archie “Tank” Evans, age 82, died January 1, 2014. He was a 21 year veteran of the US Navy.  He is survived by his wife Vera Evans; one  daughter Sharon Evans of Pontotoc, Mississippi; step-children, Kaye McNeese, Mike Hamm and Melissa Hamm;

Six grandchildren; and six  great-grandchildren; brothers, Bud Evans, Bobby Evans and Charlie Evans; sisters, Anna May Wiles,...

Dec 30, 2013

Anna Lou Burgess, age 92, died December 30, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J.H. “Jake” Burgess, Jr.; grandson John H. “Bert” Burgess, IV, and her infant daughter Rita June Burgess; mother, Elizabeth Love; father Herbert Van Pless; brothers Earl, Edward, and Gaines Pless; and sister Maudine Holmes. Survivors include her son, John...

Dec 26, 2013

Bennie Ray Schafer of Lonoke, AR passed away surrounded by his family onThursday December 26, 2013 at the age of 71. Bennie Ray loved his family and had a long list of friends.  He enjoyed his time with nature, a lifetime of numerous dogs and time tending to his cows.  Mr. Schafer grew up in Lonoke and graduated from Lonoke...

Dec 25, 2013

Carolyn Ann Campbell, age 58, died December 25, 2013. She is survived by her husband Charlie Campbell; children, William and Christopher Campbell, all of Lonoke; three brothers and three sisters. Carolyn was a member of the Assembly of God Church and an employee of Remington Arms. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28 at Boyd Funeral...

Dec 24, 2013

James Robert Shirley, age 60, died December 24, 2013. He is survived by his children, Ashley Heaton and James Shirley, Jr. both of England, Jamie Beagle of Michigan, Karen Shirley of Keo, Kim Nichols of Clarksville, and Brenda Jolly of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Larry, Paul, Mark, Terry, and William Shirley and Vickie Rhein. He is preceded by his...

Dec 17, 2013

Duane Charles Nisbett, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend died December 17, 2013 from complications of emphysema at the age of 68. He was born on January 28, 1945 in Anniston, Alabama, to William Paul and Lucie Annie Nisbett. As a teenager he lived in Tampa, Florida and Jacksonville, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school. He began his...

Dec 16, 2013

Clara Barbara Hunt, 88 of Lonoke passed away on December 16, 2013.  She was born October 28, 1925 to the late Riley and Dora Pool in Crockett’s Bluff.  Preceding her in death were her husband Andrew D. Hunt and daughter Mary Kathleen Black.  She is survived by her brother Lester Pool and by her children Andrea Kay Ericsson, Michael...

Dec 14, 2013

James “Jim” Powell, Jr., 63, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. He is survived by one brother David Powell of Carlisle, a sister, Paula OCain, and two nieces, Jessica and Hayley OCain, of Lonoke. No Services are planned. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. boydfuneralhome.net.

Dec 14, 2013

Jewel Dean Burkett, 79 of England, passed away December 14, 2013. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in England.  She was a loving devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Kenneth H. Burkett; daughters, Sandra (Brian) McVay of Star City...

Dec 10, 2013

HD Rollins, Jr. age 93, passed away December 10, 2013. He was born in Lonoke August 21, 1920. He served in the armed forces from 1942 to 1946. He toured overseas and received his Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a farmer and was self-employed for years. He...

Dec 5, 2013

Richard Sheffield Loretz, 80, of Lonoke passed away December 5, 2013. He was born September 1, 1933 to Joseph Owen and Blanche Bouttier Loretz  in Huntington Beach, California. He was engaged in farming and ranching in addition to a 42 year career with Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling and playing with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is...

Dec 4, 2013

Roger Lynn New, 44, died December 4, 2013. Survivors; parents Ray and Martha New; brothers, Joe, Jerry and Kavin, all of North Little Rock, and Billy of Jacksonville.  Visitation; 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services  following at 12 noon,  Monday,  December 9 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Nov 25, 2013

Margaret Rose Hogan died Monday, November 25, 2013.  She was born January 23, 1932 in Little Rock at St. Vincent Infirmary to the late Mayme Elizabeth Corn Hogan and Joseph Robert Hogan.  After graduating from Mt. St. Mary Academy, she received degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Arkansas.  She was the Director of the University of...

Nov 24, 2013

Gerald Stroud, 91, of Conway died November 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Morene Stroud. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Patty) and Terry (Janette) Stroud; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside Services are at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 at Lonoke Cemetery,   arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Nov 18, 2013

Garland Lewis McDonald, age 73, transferred his membership to the church triumphant on November 18, 2013. He was a member of Mt Zion United Methodist Church. He was a retired electrician with the VA Hospital at Ft. Roots in North Little Rock. He was a Master Mason Lodge #51, F&AM,  Past Patron of Lonoke OES #421, member of Hazen...

Nov 15, 2013

Brenda Jean McGee, 65 of Lonoke, passed away November 15, 2013. She was a beautician in Lonoke for many years owning her own business, ‘Brenda’s Cut & Curl’.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyne and Emma Cartright McGee and a brother, Alfred McGee.

Survivors include her son, Heath Chambers (Norma) of Hot Springs; a...

Nov 10, 2013

Nov 5, 2013

Curtis Lee Chism, 66 of Lonoke, passed away on November 5, 2013. He was proceeded in death by his parents, ten siblings, daughter, Rita Corter and step-son Roy Murdock. Survivors include children Kimberly Markham, Belinda Rogers and Wanda Ann Chism; step-children John Murdock and Joe Murdock; ten grandchildren and sister, Marie Smith. The family will receive friends 5-8 pm...

Nov 4, 2013

Gabrielle Kurz Lilly, 58, passed away on November 4, 2013.  She was born on March 31,1955 in Malvern, AR.  Gabrielle attended school in Lonoke and earned degrees from UCA and UALR.  She was a beloved teacher in the Lonoke Schools for over 35 years and touched many lives. She loved spending time and traveling with her husband, Steven, and...

Oct 30, 2013

Thelma Jean Williams, 68, passed away October 30, 2013, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. She was born March 15, 1945, in California to the late Otho and June Henderson Williams and lived most of her life in Pine Bluff. Survivors include cousins Beverly (Ray) Hackworth of Jonesboro, Gloria (Richard) Adams of Rowlett, Texas, Eileen (Patrick) O’Sullivan of North Little...