Recent Obituaries

Barbara Jones-Sawyer – 1957-2023

Barbara Jones-Sawyer – 1957-2023

Barbara JoAnn Jones-Sawyer, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., passed May 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Scipio A. Jones; grandparents, James and Marie Forte; and siblings, Nancy Brown and Michael Lewis, Sr. She’s survived by her mother, Helen Lewis; sister-in-love, Janice […]

Wanda Cohns – 1952-2023

Wanda Cohns – 1952-2023

Mrs. Wanda J. Jackson Cohns, 70, Sherwood, Ark., passed away in her home May 27, 2023. Wanda will be dearly missed by her husband and family. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, pastor Rodney Cohns; sons, Kermanche T, Rodric D., Kevan T, Kevin […]

Betty Summerville – 1928-2023

Betty Summerville – 1928-2023

Betty Jane Summerville, 95, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023.Betty leaves the following to cherish her memories: three sons, Matthew Summerville, Gregory Summerville, and Mark Summerville; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, June 2, 2023, 1-4:30 p.m., at Ruffin & […]

Andrew Harper, Sr. – 1943-2023

Andrew Harper, Sr. – 1943-2023

ANDREW L. HARPER SR., 80, transitioned to eternal rest surrounded by family on Monday, May 15, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of almost 57 years, Shirley B Harper; daughter, Andrea Harper-Presley; son, Andrew Harper Jr. (Michelle); grandsons, Bryce Harper and […]

Phillip Cummings – 1981-2023

Phillip Cummings – 1981-2023

Phillip K. Cummings, 41, passed away on May 16, 2023 following a brave battle with Colon Cancer.Phillip was born on June 11, 1981 in Little Rock, Ark., at Baptist Health. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Robert and Elizabeth Williams of North Little […]

Ruthie Harris – 1939-2023

Ruthie Harris – 1939-2023

Ruthie Hill-Harris, 83, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. She is survived by: son, Ricky L. Robinson; two daughters, Elis F. Robinson and Phyllis M. Hill.She is preceded in death by: father, George Johnson, Sr.; mother, Pernella Guess Johnson; son, Kenny […]

Tony Ransom – 1955-2023

Tony Ransom – 1955-2023

TONY RAY RANSOM, 67, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by: parents, Reverend Amos Ransom and Mrs. Morsie Ransom; son, Stetson Ransom; brother, Amos (Sonny) Ransom; niece, Edith Ransom-Parker. He is survived by: […]

Mary Ransom – 1959-2023

Mary Ransom – 1959-2023

Mary Elizabeth Taylor Ransom, 64, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life, on April 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Lou M. Taylor; Father, John D. Taylor; brother Larry Taylor; son Stetson Ransom. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sisters, […]

Robert Perry, III – 1949-2023

Robert Perry, III – 1949-2023

Robert Perry III, 73, had the sunset of his life May 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Minister Devonalu Perry; six children; one sister; four brothers; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Funeral […]

Willard Huntsman – 1924 – 2023

Willard Huntsman – 1924 – 2023

Willard Louis Huntsman, 98, of Little Rock, AR passed on April 26, 2023. He was born to the late Virginia and Henry Huntsman. A Visitation will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be […]