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Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Lee Shirkey

Lee Shirkey

Feb 1, 2013

Lee Rhodes Shirkey, age 82, died February 1, 2013. He is survived by his son John Shirkey of Lonoke, daughters Becky (Kurt) Kincheloe of Lonoke, Beverly Shirkey of Houston, Texas, and Belinda Shirkey (David) Kwun of Arizona, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two sisters. Graveside Service was at 12:00 p.m.. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Ralph Cazer, Jr.

Ralph Cazer, Jr.

Feb 1, 2013

Ralph ‘Randy’ Louis Cazer, Jr., 58, passed away February 1, 2013.  He was a farmer and member of Carlisle United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Hill Cazer.  Survivors include his father, Ralph Cazer, Sr. of Carlisle; sister, Glynda Tarpley of Little Rock; two nephews, Thomas Tarpley and Daniel Tarpley both of Little Rock. A memorial service...

John Cannon

John Cannon

Jan 31, 2013

John Henry Cannon of Lonoke, Arkansas, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia, died January 31st 2013. Viewing Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:00-10:30 am, followed by funeral service at Bethel AME Church, 815 W. 16th Street, Little Rock AR. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery at 12:00 noon.

Sam Nellum

Sam Nellum

Jan 26, 2013

Sam Nellum, age 88, died January 26, 2013. He was born February 24, 1924 in Lonoke County to Henry and Vada Nellum who precede him in death, also preceding him, his wife of 40 years Viola Nellum, one son Charles Ray Scott Nellum, four sisters, two brothers and eight step-children. He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age....

Virginia Chrestman

Virginia Chrestman

Jan 26, 2013

Virginia Pearl Chrestman (Gramma Vee), 87, completed life’s journey January 26, 2013. She was preceded by husband DL, siblings, and parents. Survivors include son, Monte Chrestman (Becky) of Little Rock, daughter, Gay Campbell (Jack) of Lonoke, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many family and good friends. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, February 3, 2013 2:00 PM at...

Lillie Eagle

Lillie Eagle

Jan 20, 2013

Lillie Adell Eagle, 90, passed away January 20, 2013. She was a faithful member of Lonoke First United Methodist Church.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Warren Ed Eagle. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Whitlow, Sandra Ray, Jackie Clements (Reggie), and Jodi O’Cain (Ronnie); Grandchildren, Alecia Block (Cliff), Mark Whitlow (Kim), David Childress, Kelly McGee, Ami Goade (Shawn), Sarah Wallace...

Ludilla Thomas

Ludilla Thomas

Jan 19, 2013

L. Lorene Penn Thomas, 74 of Hazen went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2013. She was born on November 29, 1938 in Hazen to Rev. Russell and Sylvia Penn. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother David Penn. She is survived by four sisters, Clara (Willie) Fisher, Luada Smith, Ruby Thomas and Linda Lemons;...

John Boyette, Sr.

John Boyette, Sr.

Jan 18, 2013

John E. Boyette, Sr., 95, of North Little Rock, formerly of Carlisle, died January 18, 2013 following a brief illiness.  He was born on August 26, 1917 and lived in Carlisle, Arkansas most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Flo, and is survived by sons, John E. Boyette, Jr.(Greta) of North Little Rock...

Wesley Peterson

Wesley Peterson

Jan 16, 2013

Wesley Leonard Peterson, age 92, died January 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife Darlene Peterson, children Bonnie Henley and Simon Anderson, a sister Phylis Kocher, grandchildren, Angela Young, Jeremy Hampton, Branden Wesley Hampton, Chad Hampton and Kyle Henley, and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and one sister. Memorial Services will be at...

Robert Sunderman

Robert Sunderman

Jan 10, 2013

LCDR Robert J. “Red” Sunderman, USN, Retired, age 83, born July 2, 1929, passed away January 10, 2013. He spent his first 20 years near England, Arkansas, spent next 30 years in the U.S. Navy, retired in Cabot area, ran Red’s Refrigeration for 25 years and remaining years in retirement at 120 Red’s Drive, Austin, Arkansas. He was preceded in...

Johnny Pledger

Johnny Pledger

Jan 10, 2013

Johnny Pledger, 73, of Lonoke, born August 16, 1939 passed away January 10, 2013. Johnny was an Army Veteran and retired from Remington Arms after 35 years of service. He broke and trained Quarter horses, enjoyed showing them and loved to spend his Saturday nights at horse shows with his family. He enjoyed attending church at New Hope Baptist where...

Mary Shinn

Mary Shinn

Jan 8, 2013

On January 8, 2013, Mary Lee Shinn of Lonoke passed peacefully from this life surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her. Mary Lee was born in Mississippi County and spent her formative years in Little Rock where she attended Mount Saint Mary’s Academy. Her adult life was spent in Osceola where she worked at American Greetings. Mary...

Shirley Mckinney

Shirley Mckinney

Jan 4, 2013

Shirley Johnson McKinney, 68, passed away January 4, 2013.  She was born January 10, 1944 to the late Henry Fletcher and Dessie Branscum Fletcher. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Wilma McBunch, Gladys Barnes, and Madge Goodman; brothers, James Fletcher, and Glen Fletcher and a beloved niece Gayla Williams Drown. Survivors include her daughters; Leslie (Ron) Miley of Cabot, Kristy...

Gary Schenebeck

Gary Schenebeck

Oct 14, 1957

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; brothers, Randy Lynn Schenebeck of Carlisle, Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, and Darren Schenebeck of Lonoke and two nieces and one...

Randy Tyner

Randy Tyner

Dec 5, 1956

Randy Tyner, 61, of Lonoke, has gone to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born December 5, 1956 in Little Rock.  Randy was preceded in death by his father R.B. Tyner, mother Virginia Robertson Spencer, and one brother Ronald Tyner.  He is survived by one brother Rick Tyner, one sister Diane...

Randy Tyner

Randy Tyner

Dec 5, 1956

Randy Tyner, 61, of Lonoke, has gone to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born December 5, 1956 in Little Rock.  Randy was preceded in death by his father R.B. Tyner, mother Virginia Robertson Spencer, and one brother Ronald Tyner.  He is survived by one brother Rick Tyner, one sister Diane Mitchell, 2 daughters...

Edith Wilson

Edith Wilson

Mar 6, 1920

Edith Moore Wilson, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.B. and Rena Moore; two brothers, Leroy and Marvin Moore; two sisters, Mary Brainard and Margaret Ponder; and her husband, Al Munroe Wilson. She is survived by her sister, Jewel Crump; her daughter, Vicki Wilson Clement (Ronnie Clement); and two grandsons, Davis...

Evelyn Mitchel Hauk

Evelyn Mitchel Hauk

May 18, 1916

After 100 years, Evelyn Verser Mitchell Hauk’s live ended peacefully on May 18, 2016 at Lonoke Health and Rehab Center. She was born April 28, 1916 in the Fairview Community in Lonoke County to Earl and Maggie Verser, where she was raised in an extraordinary loving family. She attended school in Fairview and met and married Eulan Guy Mitchell....

Lee Shirkey

Lee Shirkey

Feb 1, 2013

Lee Rhodes Shirkey, age 82, died February 1, 2013. He is survived by his son John Shirkey of Lonoke, daughters Becky (Kurt) Kincheloe of Lonoke, Beverly Shirkey of Houston, Texas, and Belinda Shirkey (David) Kwun of Arizona, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two sisters. Graveside Service was at 12:00 p.m.. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Ralph Cazer, Jr.

Ralph Cazer, Jr.

Feb 1, 2013

Ralph ‘Randy’ Louis Cazer, Jr., 58, passed away February 1, 2013.  He was a farmer and member of Carlisle United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Hill Cazer.  Survivors include his father, Ralph Cazer, Sr. of Carlisle; sister, Glynda Tarpley of Little Rock; two nephews, Thomas Tarpley and Daniel Tarpley both of Little Rock. A memorial service...

John Cannon

John Cannon

Jan 31, 2013

John Henry Cannon of Lonoke, Arkansas, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia, died January 31st 2013. Viewing Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:00-10:30 am, followed by funeral service at Bethel AME Church, 815 W. 16th Street, Little Rock AR. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery at 12:00 noon.

Sam Nellum

Sam Nellum

Jan 26, 2013

Sam Nellum, age 88, died January 26, 2013. He was born February 24, 1924 in Lonoke County to Henry and Vada Nellum who precede him in death, also preceding him, his wife of 40 years Viola Nellum, one son Charles Ray Scott Nellum, four sisters, two brothers and eight step-children. He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age....

Virginia Chrestman

Virginia Chrestman

Jan 26, 2013

Virginia Pearl Chrestman (Gramma Vee), 87, completed life’s journey January 26, 2013. She was preceded by husband DL, siblings, and parents. Survivors include son, Monte Chrestman (Becky) of Little Rock, daughter, Gay Campbell (Jack) of Lonoke, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many family and good friends. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, February 3, 2013 2:00 PM at...

Lillie Eagle

Lillie Eagle

Jan 20, 2013

Lillie Adell Eagle, 90, passed away January 20, 2013. She was a faithful member of Lonoke First United Methodist Church.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Warren Ed Eagle. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Whitlow, Sandra Ray, Jackie Clements (Reggie), and Jodi O’Cain (Ronnie); Grandchildren, Alecia Block (Cliff), Mark Whitlow (Kim), David Childress, Kelly McGee, Ami Goade (Shawn), Sarah Wallace...

Ludilla Thomas

Ludilla Thomas

Jan 19, 2013

L. Lorene Penn Thomas, 74 of Hazen went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2013. She was born on November 29, 1938 in Hazen to Rev. Russell and Sylvia Penn. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother David Penn. She is survived by four sisters, Clara (Willie) Fisher, Luada Smith, Ruby Thomas and Linda Lemons;...

John Boyette, Sr.

John Boyette, Sr.

Jan 18, 2013

John E. Boyette, Sr., 95, of North Little Rock, formerly of Carlisle, died January 18, 2013 following a brief illiness.  He was born on August 26, 1917 and lived in Carlisle, Arkansas most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Flo, and is survived by sons, John E. Boyette, Jr.(Greta) of North Little Rock...

Wesley Peterson

Wesley Peterson

Jan 16, 2013

Wesley Leonard Peterson, age 92, died January 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife Darlene Peterson, children Bonnie Henley and Simon Anderson, a sister Phylis Kocher, grandchildren, Angela Young, Jeremy Hampton, Branden Wesley Hampton, Chad Hampton and Kyle Henley, and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and one sister. Memorial Services will be at...

Robert Sunderman

Robert Sunderman

Jan 10, 2013

LCDR Robert J. “Red” Sunderman, USN, Retired, age 83, born July 2, 1929, passed away January 10, 2013. He spent his first 20 years near England, Arkansas, spent next 30 years in the U.S. Navy, retired in Cabot area, ran Red’s Refrigeration for 25 years and remaining years in retirement at 120 Red’s Drive, Austin, Arkansas. He was preceded in...

Johnny Pledger

Johnny Pledger

Jan 10, 2013

Johnny Pledger, 73, of Lonoke, born August 16, 1939 passed away January 10, 2013. Johnny was an Army Veteran and retired from Remington Arms after 35 years of service. He broke and trained Quarter horses, enjoyed showing them and loved to spend his Saturday nights at horse shows with his family. He enjoyed attending church at New Hope Baptist where...

Mary Shinn

Mary Shinn

Jan 8, 2013

On January 8, 2013, Mary Lee Shinn of Lonoke passed peacefully from this life surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her. Mary Lee was born in Mississippi County and spent her formative years in Little Rock where she attended Mount Saint Mary’s Academy. Her adult life was spent in Osceola where she worked at American Greetings. Mary...

Shirley Mckinney

Shirley Mckinney

Jan 4, 2013

Shirley Johnson McKinney, 68, passed away January 4, 2013.  She was born January 10, 1944 to the late Henry Fletcher and Dessie Branscum Fletcher. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Wilma McBunch, Gladys Barnes, and Madge Goodman; brothers, James Fletcher, and Glen Fletcher and a beloved niece Gayla Williams Drown. Survivors include her daughters; Leslie (Ron) Miley of Cabot, Kristy...

Gary Schenebeck

Gary Schenebeck

Oct 14, 1957

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; brothers, Randy Lynn Schenebeck of Carlisle, Cathy (Gene) Watson of North Little Rock, and Darren Schenebeck of Lonoke and two nieces and one...

Randy Tyner

Randy Tyner

Dec 5, 1956

Randy Tyner, 61, of Lonoke, has gone to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born December 5, 1956 in Little Rock.  Randy was preceded in death by his father R.B. Tyner, mother Virginia Robertson Spencer, and one brother Ronald Tyner.  He is survived by one brother Rick Tyner, one sister Diane...

Randy Tyner

Randy Tyner

Dec 5, 1956

Randy Tyner, 61, of Lonoke, has gone to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born December 5, 1956 in Little Rock.  Randy was preceded in death by his father R.B. Tyner, mother Virginia Robertson Spencer, and one brother Ronald Tyner.  He is survived by one brother Rick Tyner, one sister Diane Mitchell, 2 daughters...

Edith Wilson

Edith Wilson

Mar 6, 1920

Edith Moore Wilson, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.B. and Rena Moore; two brothers, Leroy and Marvin Moore; two sisters, Mary Brainard and Margaret Ponder; and her husband, Al Munroe Wilson. She is survived by her sister, Jewel Crump; her daughter, Vicki Wilson Clement (Ronnie Clement); and two grandsons, Davis...

Evelyn Mitchel Hauk

Evelyn Mitchel Hauk

May 18, 1916

After 100 years, Evelyn Verser Mitchell Hauk’s live ended peacefully on May 18, 2016 at Lonoke Health and Rehab Center. She was born April 28, 1916 in the Fairview Community in Lonoke County to Earl and Maggie Verser, where she was raised in an extraordinary loving family. She attended school in Fairview and met and married Eulan Guy Mitchell....

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