Recent Obituaries

Derrick Grays – 1972-2023

Derrick Grays – 1972-2023

Derrick Lamont Grays was born August 30, 1972, in Jacksonville, Ark., to Gwendolyn Hatchett and the late Melvin Grays. Derrick passed away on February 11th, 2023 in San Diego, Calif. Derrick graduated from Arkansas Baptist (GED program), then attended Philander Smith College. He later enlisted […]

Hannah Cates – 2003-2023

Hannah Cates – 2003-2023

Hannah Alyce Cates, 19, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on March 2, 2023. She graduated from Sylvan Hills High School “Class of 2022.” Her loving survivors include: father, Anthony Cates; mother, Theresa McFadden (Desmond); brothers, Kevin Cross, Justin Cross (Dara), Michael Cross and Anthony […]

William Hatchett – 1946-2023

William Hatchett – 1946-2023

William (Bill) McKinley Hatchett, age 77, of West Bloomfield, Mich., departed this life on February 12th, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank Edmond Hatchett and Elsie (Wilson) Hatchett; and siblings, Katherine Hatchett- Ford, Florence Hatchett-Rollins, Frankie Hatchett-Ray, and Linda Hatchett.Bill graduated from Harris […]

Kathy Rowland – 1958-2023

Kathy Rowland – 1958-2023

Kathy Ann Rowland, 64, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023. She is survived by two brothers, Walter (Devoria) Rowland of Verone, Pa., Kenneth (Shirley) Rowland of North Little Rock; one other sister-in-law, Emma Rowland of Little Rock; three […]

Bessie Thrower – 1951-2023

Bessie Thrower – 1951-2023

BESSIE H. THROWER, 71, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023.She is survived by husband, Josiah Thrower; three children, Noah (Dionne) King, of Georgia, Kevin (Iris) King, of Paragould, Ark, John H. Fogle of Ohio; two brothers, Billy Walker of Little Rock, […]

Thomas Jerrod – 1950-2023

Thomas Jerrod – 1950-2023

THOMAS EDWARD JERROD, 72, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on February 06, 2023. A memorial service will be on Thursday, March 2, 2023, 11 a.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester St. LR, Ark., (501) 372-1305.

Martrue Dedrick – 1930-2023

Martrue Dedrick – 1930-2023

MARTRUE STOVALL DEDRICK of Little Rock, Ark., passed on to her eternal home February 17, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy F. Dedrick Walker; and her son, David Dedrick, Jr. She was married to the late Mr. Dave Dedrick for many years. She […]

Beverly Thompson – 1955-2023

Beverly Thompson – 1955-2023

BEVERLY THOMPSON, 67, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by brother, Howard Thompson Jr; father, Howard Thompson Sr; mother, Bernice Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memory: spouse, Sedric May, Sr.; children, Vivian Brown, Sedric, […]

Future McHenry – 1952-2023

Future McHenry – 1952-2023

FUTURE MAE HOLLINGER MCHENRY, 70, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023.She is survived by: daughters, Lauren McHenry (Kevin Lewis), Atecha Givens (Marlon), Lisa Craig; sisters, Patricia Vick, Linda Brown (Ronnie), Sandra Franklin, Vivian Brooks, Gwendolyn Henderson; brother, Demont Harrell; a host […]

Mildred Osler – 1944-2023

Mildred Osler – 1944-2023

MILDRED M. OSLER departed this life on February 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Cuba and McObea Akins (West); husband, Jimmy Osler; sister, Barbara. She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Gwendolyn Osler (David), Charlotte Bryant (Wayne), Pamela Osler; brother, […]