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Local obituaries for Lonoke and Carlisle, ArKANSAS.

Bobby Joe Elmore, Jr.

Bobby Joe Elmore, Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Bobby Joe Elmore Jr., 48, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. Born on September 1, 1976, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Bobby lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for the outdoors.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Bobby spent countless hours on the bayou and...

Maria Medrano

Maria Medrano

Dec 18, 2024

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Gary Wayne Harris

Gary Wayne Harris

Dec 15, 2024

Gary Wayne Harris

September 19, 1950 – January 15, 2024

Gary Wayne Harris was born September 19, 1950 to John T and Nellie Harris. He departed this earthly life on Sunday December 15.

Gary was a life-long resident...

Helen Maxine Thrift

Helen Maxine Thrift

Dec 4, 2024

Reflections of Life

Helen Maxine Thrift, a longtime resident of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away December 4, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock; Maxine, as she was known to all, was born August 20, 1944 in Pleasant Plains Arkansas....

Don Gale Raab

Don Gale Raab

Nov 30, 2024

Reflections of Life

Don Gale Raab 67, a longtime resident of Roe Arkansas passed away November 30 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart, Don was born June 24, 1957.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Quill and Allie Shore Raab and...

Tyrus L Metcalf

Tyrus L Metcalf

Nov 4, 2024

Tyrus LaRon Metcalf "Ron" of Beebe, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, November 4, 2024 at Unity Health Medical Center. Ron was born in Stuttgart on November 8, 1989 to Tyrus and Viola (Williams) Metcalf. They lived in Des Arc for most of his younger years, with his siblings, Jonathan "Johnny"Williams and Carmen "Pooh" Metcalf.

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Charles Lamont Donley

Charles Lamont Donley

Oct 24, 2024

Charles Lamont Donley was born in 1954 to Charles Donley Sr. & Bennie

Donley, Charles "Lamont" Donley jr. gained his wings on 10/24/24 at home in Jacksonville. Lamont worked at Stone Containers for many years until he retired. He spent a lot of his time tinkering with his cars, and...

Antiono Eisley Swanigan

Antiono Eisley Swanigan

Oct 4, 2024

Life's Journey

Antonio Eisley Swanigan was born August 11, 1961in DeValls Bluff AR to Nathan Swanigan and Dorthea Flowers Swanigan, he was one of seven children born to this union.

During his early years Antonio attended Union Freewill Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff AR....

Perry James Allen

Perry James Allen

Sep 26, 2024

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Perry James Allen was born on January 16, 1948, in Biscoe, Arkansas, to John Allen and Charlie B. Pinkney-Allen. He was one of nine children born into this union.

During his early years, Perry attended church...

James Andrew Smith

James Andrew Smith

Sep 10, 2024

Reflections of Life

James Andrew Smith was born March 15, 1938 in Lonoke AR to the late Felix and Jennie Kirk Smith,

James attended school in Carlisle AR. He moved to Flint MI and worked at General Motors for 35 years before retiring in...

Eddie L Hogan

Eddie L Hogan

Aug 26, 2024

Obituary

Edward (Eddie) Leroy Hogan was born September 15th 1973 to the late Pearl Freda (Rambo) Hogan and J.E Hogan.

Eddie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a beloved citizen of the city of Carlisle Arkansas, where he served on the...

Alma Geraldine Dinkins

Alma Geraldine Dinkins

Jun 28, 2024

Alma Geraldine Dinkins, 79, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hospice House of St. Mary's County on Friday, June 28, 2024, after bravely battling cancer.

Born in 1945 in Queen City, Texas, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lois Moore. ...

Jimmy Powell

Jimmy Powell

Jun 15, 2024

Jimmy Powell Jr. was born January 9, 1953 in Little Rock Arkansas and departed this life Saturday June 15, 2024 in Hot Springs Arkansas. Jimmy was a member of Signs of Love Deaf Church in Hot Springs Arkansas under the leadership of Pastor Gerald Michau. ...

Paige Catherine Lenartowick

Paige Catherine Lenartowick

May 29, 2024

It might have appeared to go unnoticed

But I've got it all here in my heart

I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it

I would be nothing without you

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Albert A. Peyton

Albert A. Peyton

May 18, 2024

Reflections of Life

Albert A. Peyton was born January 11, 1941; He ascended May 18, 2024 leaving to cherish three children, Wyland Peyton (Debbie), Deborah Peyton, Penelope Shepherd (James) three  grandchildren, Colby, Corbin and Evan and one great grand Teigen Peyton.

His siblings, Shirley...

Thomas J. Hunter

Thomas J. Hunter

Apr 29, 2024

Thomas J Hunter

January 3, 1958 – April 29, 2024

Thomas J Hunter of Little Rock was born January 3, 1958, to Cleveland Hunter and Marie Hunter. He departed this earthly life on Monday April 29, 2024 surrounded by family.

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Eric K Edmonson

Eric K Edmonson

Apr 14, 2024

Eric K. "E Bunny" Edmonson

August 13, 1979 -  April 14, 2024

Eric was born on August 13, 1979 to Barnestine Montgomery (Lionel), and Joe Shepherd (Erma), in little Rock, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age.

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Jeremiah Allen Saffell

Jeremiah Allen Saffell

Apr 11, 2024

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Infant Jeremiah Allen Saffell, 8 months old, received his eternal wings April 11, 2024 in Memphis TN. Jeremiah was born August 9, 2023 in Memphis TN to Emily...

Dorothy Ann Williams

Dorothy Ann Williams

Mar 15, 2024

Dorothy Ann Williams

Dorothy Ann Williams was born on August 28, 1961 to the late Mamie Lee Harris and H. P. Dillard. She confessed her life to Christ  at an early age.  Dororthy was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Northeast High School in North...

Earnest Lee Allen

Earnest Lee Allen

Mar 11, 2024

Rev. Earnest Lee Allen, 75, of Stuttgart, AR, transitioned from this life March 11, 2024. He was born in Carlisle, AR on April 18, 1948 to Elmo and Essie Mae (Hood) Allen.

For the past 25 years, Rev. Allen served as pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in...

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