Recent Obituaries

James Dudley

James Dudley

James Dudley, 80, of Little Rock, Ark., passed on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The Springs Nursing Home in Pine Bluff, Ark. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 5-6 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be […]

Gladys Davis

Gladys Davis

GLADYS N. DAVIS departed this life March 3, 2024. Viewing will be Thursday, March 14, 2024, 9-10 a.m., at Bethel AME Church, 815 W. 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral service will start immediately following the viewing. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the […]

Sarah Breedlove – 1949-2024

Sarah Breedlove – 1949-2024

Sarah Mae Rhone-Breedlove, 75, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life on February 29, 2024. She was born January 9, 1949, in Ogden, Arkansas to the late Timothy and Alice(Ware)Rhone. She was affectionately called “Punkin” by her family and friends. There will be viewing from […]

Curtis Thompson

Curtis Thompson

Curtis Lee Thompson, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on March 4, 2024. A visitation will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Arkansas Memorial […]

Lawrence Jackson – 1946-2024

Lawrence Jackson – 1946-2024

LAWRENCE E. JACKSON, 77, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on February 21, 2024. He was born May 24, 1946, to Arthur and Essie Jackson in Weona, Ark. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Marion Jackson, Sr., Tom Jackson, Wardell […]

Lillian Rutter – 1943-2024

Lillian Rutter – 1943-2024

Lillian Marie Pruitt Rutter, 80, was born in Little Rock, Ark., June 1, 1943. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benny L. and Ruth J. Pruitt; brothers, Benjamin Pruitt, Sr., Charles Pruitt, Sr., and John N. Pruitt; and son-in-law, Alvin Morris. Lillian lived […]

Floyd Sparks, Jr. – 1948-2024

Floyd Sparks, Jr. – 1948-2024

Floyd Harold Sparks was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 9, 1948, as the second child ofWillie Sr. and Florida Sparks. He was raised alongside his siblings in the vibrant South End ofLittle Rock where he enjoyed the rich and diverse community life, making […]

Bryan Withers – 1969-2024

Bryan Withers – 1969-2024

Bryan Withers, 54, of North Little Rock, AR passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1969. A visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 1, 2024 […]

Jesse Anderson – 1937-2024

Jesse Anderson – 1937-2024

Jesse Earl Anderson, affectionately known as”Big Daddy” to his adoring grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home in Little Rock, Ark., on February 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Jesse was born on February 9, 1937, to the late […]

Marzell Shelton

Marzell Shelton

Marzell Shelton, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to be with Yahweh (God) on February 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Overdia Shelton, Jr.; father, Louis T. Coley, Sr.; and mother, Elouise Coley. Marzell and Overdia leave their two daughters, Vernora […]