Othel Wayne Lancaster

Othel Wayne Lancaster, 92, of Nimrod, passed away on June 16, 2025. Visitation will be 1:00 PM, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church in Hollis, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Will Doughty and Rev. Johnny Bratton officiating. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery, Hollis, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Othel proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Wasp. After his service, he worked as a logger and was also a dedicated chicken and cattle farmer. He loved his cattle, and he especially loved running dogs. The thrill of a big buck race brought him to life-he'd stop at nothing to get in front of his dogs. His passion for deer hunting ran deep, and he passed that love on to the next generation. He loved to sing in church and was a lifelong member of Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church in Hollis. He never missed an opportunity to gather and worship the Lord in song with others.
Born September 8, 1932, in Plainview, Arkansas, he was the son of John and Lola Flewellen Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 53 years, Anna Mae Lancaster; his sister, Inez Dickson; his brother, James Frank Lancaster; one son, Terry Jo Lancaster; and a stepson, Jeffery Rankin.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Lancaster of Nimrod; one son, James Michael Lancaster of Plainview; one daughter, Barbara (Mark) Branch of Hot Springs Village; and a granddaughter he raised as his own, Brandy (Jason) Campbell of Hollis. Stepchildren, Jay (Michelle) Rankin, Cindi Davidson, Angeleak (Scott) Phillips, and Serena (Jimmy) Skinner. He was blessed with many grandchildren, great and great-great; Justin (Amanda) Lancaster their children, Brooklyn, Ashton, & Chloe - Great Greats Maxyn and Cantyn. Jamie (Aaron) McEwen, their children Aiden and Janna, Joe (Amy) Branch, their children Stormie and Hazel, Heath (Trish) Tyler, their children Kylie, Kamden and Keane. Tony (Jessica) Branch, their children Daphne and Gunner. Great Grands, Alexis (Curtis) Priest; son Beckett, Daniel (Geri) Campbell and children Kai, Kohen, Kace and Baby Aspen on the way, & Wesley Campbell. Step grandchildren including greats; Brittni (Randy) Murray, their children Noah, Evolet, Marcy and Xavier. Winston (Jennifer) Skinner, and Maggie Skinner. Sabrina (Erin) Ireland, their children Houston, Jayln and Hollis, Samuel (Rachelle) Rankin, Teddy (Alan) McCarty, their children, Hayden, Samuel, Rainey and Lakota, Jimmie Whitt, his children, Lotus, Joe, and Bray, Abbie West, daughter Kenslie & Jayce West. Brother-in-law Danny (Teresa) Hill and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Justin Lancaster, Joe Branch, Heath Tyler, Tony Branch, Wesley Campbell, Daniel Campbell, Curtis Priest, Aaron McEwen. A special thank you to Hospice Home Care and Mendy Couch.
Othel's internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.