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Local obituaries for Lonoke and Carlisle, ArKANSAS.

Billy Ross Ricks

Billy Ross Ricks

Jun 14, 2021

Mr. Billy Ross Ricks 87, of Carlisle AR, formerly of Campbell MO passed away June 14, 2021, born July 14, 1933 to the late John S. and Evelyn Carter Ricks. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist faith.

Billy was a farmer and a machinist...

Shirley F Farmer

Shirley F Farmer

Jun 9, 2021

When my way grows dreary Precious Lord, lead me near When my life is almost gone At the river I will stand Guide my feet, hold my hand Take my hand, precious Lord And lead me home

Mrs. Shirley F. Moran-Farmer 73, of Humphrey AR, passed away peacefully June 9, 2021. She was...

Emma Marie Lowe-Duncan

Emma Marie Lowe-Duncan

May 29, 2021

When my way grows dreary Precious Lord, lead me near When my life is almost gone At the river I will stand Guide my feet, hold my hand Take my hand, precious Lord And lead me home

Life's Journey

Mrs. Emma Marie Lowe-Duncan 91, of Cleveland OH,...

Ruth Lanelle Shelman

Ruth Lanelle Shelman

May 25, 2021

When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul

Ruth LaNelle Shelman, age 80, of Hazen gained her wings on May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born April 19, 1941 to...

Tameka Lyvette Bland

Tameka Lyvette Bland

May 25, 2021

Till we reach that distant shore And we'll shed a tear no more May He give you strength to endure Till we meet again

Legacy of Love

Tameka Lyvette Bland of Carlisle, AR. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Tameka was preceded...

Carrie Bell Burnett

Carrie Bell Burnett

May 23, 2021

Life's Journey

Carrie Bell Burnett was born August 11, 1928 in Carlisle AR. to Nathan & Mattie Jackson.

Carrie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Revelation Church of God  in Christ for over 25 years before moving her membership to Richwood...

Carl Crutchfield

Carl Crutchfield

May 5, 2021

Mr. Carl Edward Crutchfield, of Jacksonville passed away May 5 2021, born August 28, 1969 to Theodis Crutchfield and Vicki Gomillion. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age.

He was preceded in death by his father, Theodis Crutchfield, step-dad Clifton Davis Sr and step-brother Clifton Davis Jr.

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Roberta "Bertie" Elizabeth Chance

Roberta "Bertie" Elizabeth Chance

Apr 30, 2021

Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face, There to sing forever of His saving grace; On the streets of glory let me lift my voice, Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice

Life's Journey

Roberta "Bertie" Chance, was born on February 4, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert F Craig, and...

Opal Dean Johnson

Opal Dean Johnson

Apr 29, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day."

Mother Opal Dean Moore-Johnson was born to Alvester Moore Sr. and Lethel Miner on...

Charles White, Jr.

Charles White, Jr.

Apr 19, 2021

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Life's Journey

Elder Charles White, Jr. was born on April 9, 1955, in...

Freddie Lee Hunter

Freddie Lee Hunter

Mar 18, 2021

Freddie Lee Hunter was born August 20, 1950 to the late Alex and Equilla Hunter in England, AR. He departed this life on Thursday March 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his two parents Alex and Equilla Hunter, two sons Sedrick and Tyrone Hunter, one daughter Valerie Hunter, three brothers...

Hermon Jackson

Hermon Jackson

Mar 12, 2021

Deacon Hermon Jackson was born December 29, 1935 to the late Mattie Woodard and Nathan Jackson in the Totten Township now known as Carlisle. He attended Blakely High School in Carlisle. On June 1, 1961, he married Marie Jackson and became a member of the Revelation Church of...

Ruth Elizabeth Cavender

Ruth Elizabeth Cavender

Feb 15, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Cavender was born May 24 ,1951 in Alligator , Mississippi to  Ellen Johnson and Marvin G. Canoy. She departed this earthly life February 15, 2021, in North Little Rock.

Ruth was a believer at heart, a faithful member of the Smyrna Full Gospel. She was a hard worker and loved her...

Monty Olen Gideon

Monty Olen Gideon

Feb 14, 2021

The Very Reverend Genesius Monty Olen Gideon, Priest-in-Residence, at Clement of Alexandria Mission, in Carlisle, Arkansas, and Vicar General for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs for the Diocese of Texas of the Universal Catholic Church, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 63.

Father Gideon was born at St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock,...

Annie Opal Schrimsher

Annie Opal Schrimsher

Feb 4, 2021

Annie Opal Schrimsher of Carlisle, was born April 16, 1945 to Andrew Jackson Johnson and Alma Hinton in Mississippi. Annie was a "Believer at Heart" and a member of The Smyrna Full Gospel Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband Terry Schrimsher; eleven sisters...

Betty Jean Scott

Betty Jean Scott

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Jean Scott of Lonoke,

Karmella Tolica Graham

Karmella Tolica Graham

Feb 1, 2021

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.

Mathew 5:4

Patricia Y. Riley - Lewis

Patricia Y. Riley - Lewis

Jan 17, 2021

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10

Godliness, dignity, elegance, courage, faith-filled, and strength are all words that describe Supervisor (Dr.) Patricia R. Lewis - a mother, wife, teacher, author, evangelist, preacher, psalmist, worshipper, and "Woman of Great Faith."

Rickey Lee Brewer

Rickey Lee Brewer

Jan 13, 2021

Rickey Lee Brewer was born August 26 ,1954 in Corsicana , Texas to  Lillian Elmer Brewer and Edith May McKenzie. He departed this earthly life, January 13, 2021 at home, while surrounded by family and friends.

Rickey joined the Army to serve our country in 1974, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He loved Hunting, Fishing, Cutting Wood and...

Patricia Ann Thomas

Patricia Ann Thomas

Jan 13, 2021

Our beloved Patricia Ann Holiday Thomas of Brinkley, AR departed this life on Wednesday, January 13 th , at St Frances Hospital Memphis, Tennessee. Patricia Ann lost her battle due to heart complication, and answered the Lord when he called and she  flew away to her heavenly home.

Patricia Ann Holiday Thomas was born on January 28,...

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