Recent Obituaries

Carla Backus

Carla Backus

Carla Mathis Backus, 72, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life on January 19, 2025.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Abner Mathis, Sr. and Ella Mathis, brothers, Abner Mathis, Jr., Richard Mathis, sisters, Paula Mathis and Beverly Terry.   She leaves […]

Gracie Douthard – 1948-2025

Gracie Douthard – 1948-2025

Gracie Joycedean Douthard, 76, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1948. A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock. […]

Vickie Johnson – 1953-2025

Vickie Johnson – 1953-2025

Vickie Jean Johnson, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1953. A Visitation will be held for Family and Friends on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 12-4 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 […]

Sylvester Allen, Sr.

Sylvester Allen, Sr.

Sylvester Allen, Sr., 70, of Little Rock, died January 13, 2025. He is survived by his three children, Sylvester, Jr.(Robin), James and Sharnelle Allen; and his grandson, Keegan Allen;siblings, Minnie Tillman, Fred Allen, Jr., Donald Allen, Ruth Ann Gee, Richard Allen and Marnetta Allen, and […]

Pearlie Glass

Pearlie Glass

Pearlie M. Glass, 74, died December 31, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Uvonna (Gregory) Williams, Nefeteria Pike, Jermaine Glass and Cesily Mayfield (Vastie). Services will be Monday, January 13, 2025, 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Rock, 2201 Brown Street, Little Rock, AR […]

Janice Cunningham – 1962-2024

Janice Cunningham – 1962-2024

Janice Cunningham, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1962. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January […]

Tweet Thomas

Tweet Thomas

Tweet Marie Thomas, 97, of Little Rock, Ark., died December 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Peterson. She is survived by a special niece, Joyce Thomas Surratt, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation is Friday, January 3, […]

Dorletha Lawrence

Dorletha Lawrence

Dorletha Hollingsworth Lawrence of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Dorletha leaves an outstanding legacy to be continued by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by […]

Jamie Reynolds – 1935-2024

Jamie Reynolds – 1935-2024

Jamie Lee Esther Lawson Reynolds, born to Rev. James and Casarine Lawson on March 5, 1935, departed this life on December 16, 2024, at her home, in Omaha, Neb. At twelve, she accepted Christ, under Rev. William Terry, of New Light Missionary Baptist Church. After […]

JoAnn Abson – 1946-2024

JoAnn Abson – 1946-2024

JoAnn Abson, 78, of Sherwood, AR, passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born on November 26, 1946.   Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Full Counsel Christian Fellowship Church, 1800 N. Maple St. NLR.   […]