Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

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...

Oct 26, 2013

Susie Mae Bizzell Coleman  went away to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at UAMS Little Rock, surrounded by her loving family.  Cherishing her memories are her husband of 55 years of marriage,  L.C. Sr.,  children; James E.(Linda) Long of Stuggart,  Raymond L.(Beverly) Coleman of Little Rock,  Donald G. (Angie) Coleman of Vallejo, CA., George L. Coleman, North Little Rock,  John W. ( Brenda) Coleman...

Oct 24, 2013

Bonnie Moore Caldwell Gibson, age 81, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2013. She was born on December 20, 1931 in McCrory, Arkansas to Omas and Winnie Moore. She grew up in Brinkley and married Les Caldwell. She is survived by their children Jane Fowler McCool of Lonoke and Doug Caldwell of Clarendon; six Granddaughters, Jill (Gary)...

Oct 14, 2013

Claranna Elizabeth Lewis, age 82, died October 14, 2013. She is survived by her children, Alvin (Diane) Sims, Stella Foster, Maxine Scott, Leon (Maryann) Gilliam, Cordelia Gilliam, Leo (Monette) Gilliam, Donna Gilliam, Malvin (Janice) McPhearson, Pamela Lewis, Leonard Lewis, Stanley Russell, Carlos Russell, Tristan Lewis and Xavier Mazique; 37 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Bell Morris,...

Oct 14, 2013

Gary Lee Schenebeck, age 56, died October 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Benton Schenebeck. Survivors include his mother, Lynae Talbert and a son Nicholas Garrett Schenebeck, both of North Little Rock; siblings, Randy Lynn Schenebeck of Carlisle, Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, and Darren Schenebeck of Lonoke and two nieces and one...

Oct 12, 2013

Kelly Ann Brown, 51 passed away October 12, 2013 at her home in Furlow.  She was born February 5, 1962 to JoAnn and Jimmy Porterfield in Little Rock, AR. She courageously fought breast cancer for 5 years, with her faith, never giving up. Survivors include her husband and soul-mate of 17 years, Richard Brown.  Her parents, her daughters Joanna Paige Gibson (Jason)...

Oct 4, 2013

Mary Lou Travis, age 91, died October 4, 2013. She is survived by her children, William Travis, James Travis, Paul Travis, Jean ( Wayne) Hallum, Anita Robbins and Mae Davis; and 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke with burial in Hicks Cemetery. Visitation,...

Oct 1, 2013

Russell Warren Henry, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2013. Russell is survived by his wife Frances Henry, parents Warren “Bully” and Joyce Henry of Lonoke; his loyal and loving Beagle Sissy; stepdaughters Donna Parker of Carlisle, her sons Michael, John and William Parker, Debra Adams and Betty Vanhouten and her children Robert Vanhouten,...

Oct 1, 2013

Thomas Brantley, age 73, died October 1, 2013. He is preceded by parents Thomas and Ruby Brantley, wife Nina Brantley; brother, Jerry Brantley and granddaughter Stephanie Gagnon. Survivors include his daughters Carla (Mark) Diamond and Tommie (Steven) Gagnon; grandchildren, Jedidiah and Kelsey Chance, Nicholas Diamond, Tosha (Tony) Martin and Matthew Gagnon; great-grandchildren Blake, Zachary and Isaac Martin, brother Terry (Sherry)...

Sep 28, 2013

Polly Ann Campbell Pore, 72 of Carlisle passed away September 28, 2013.  She was a retired Registered Nurse, working in Lonoke County nursing homes for many years. Survivors include her husband Orville Pore of the home; one son Daniel Ray Pore (Gloria); one Grandson, Daniel Newton Pore both of Carlisle; one Great-grandson, Rowan Pore; one sister Olla Mae Morris (Bobby) of...

Sep 26, 2013

Otis Lee Spring, 65, of Lonoke died September 26, 2013 at St Vincent Hospital (Hospice). Survivors include three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, six sisters and three stepchildren. Memorial Service, 11 a.m., Saturday, October 5 at St John Baptist Church, Lonoke. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Sep 22, 2013

Jimmie Lee Sims, 57 born July 30, 1956 to DeEster Value and DeWayne Sims who preceded him in death, passed away on September 22, 2013. Survivors include his wife Marisa Sims, mother, three children, step-father Louis Value, Sr. seven sisters, and four brothers. Services will be held at Gateway Fellowship International, 101 Alice Lane, Lonoke at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September...

Sep 16, 2013

Wanda Jean Parr Taylor, age 77, died September 16, 2013. She is survived by her husband Wayne Taylor; children, Diane Randall, Ricky Parr and Kenneth Parr, all of Lonoke and Shelby Sandlin of North Little Rock; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Norman of West Memphis and brother, James Cook of Hickory Plains. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Wednesday,...

Sep 12, 2013

Emma Jean McGee, aged 83, passed away early Thursday morning, September 12, 2013. A lifelong resident of Lonoke, she was born on June 27, 1930 to Guy and Ethel Galloway Cartright. For 44 years Emma owned and operated Emma’s Furniture where she always enjoyed visiting with her customers.  She is survived by her children; Brenda McGee, Lonoke, Rita McGee, Lonoke, Wayne...