Recent Obituaries

Aretha Johnson – 1926-2023

Aretha Johnson – 1926-2023

ARETHA JOHNSON was born to Henderson Ridgle and Carrie Washington Ridgle on Aug. 19, 1926 in Ferda, Ark. She took her flight to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by all three of her siblings. She leaves to […]

Delilah Johnson – 1932-2023

Delilah Johnson – 1932-2023

Delilah L. Johnson, 90, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on February 10, 2023.She was born on September 26, 1932, to Rev. Eldrich and Bessie Lemmons of Lonoke. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emmett; and 11 siblings, Bessie […]

Damien Britton – 1971-2023

Damien Britton – 1971-2023

DAMIAN K. BRITTON, 51, of Little Rock, Ark., passed February 11, 2023.Home going services will be Saturday, February 18, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 W. 33rd Street, LR. Viewing: Friday, February 17, noon-4 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, […]

John Epperson, Jr. – 1943-2023

John Epperson, Jr. – 1943-2023

JOHN W. EPPERSON JR went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2023. He was born on Feb 12, 1943, to the late great John and Lillie Epperson in Rondo, Ark. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Epperson; wife, […]

Pamela Hegwood – 1954-2023

Pamela Hegwood – 1954-2023

PAMELA LANAY HEGWOOD,NÉE STEWART, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. She attended the Historic Horace Mann High School and was a graduate of the Historic transitional class of 1972 at LR Central High School. Pamela was a United States Army Veteran. […]

Jordan Davie – 1943-2023

Jordan Davie – 1943-2023

JORDAN DAVIE, 79, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2023. He is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Eva Jean Davie; children, Falenthia Taylor (James), Jordan Davie Jr. (Shiree), Tina Sanders (Aundrae), Terry Davie, Jerry Davie, Toyce Newman, Renay Banks; three […]

Alfred Jackson – 1950-2023

Alfred Jackson – 1950-2023

Alfred Jackson (Corky), 72, of Little Rock, went to be with The Lord on January 30, 2023.He is survived by daughter, Sonya Jackson; sons, Nygel Jackson (Tasha), Sedrick Jackson (Jennifer); eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends. Corky is preceded in death […]

Flora Jean Sims – 1935-2023

Flora Jean Sims – 1935-2023

Flora Jean Sims, (Flo), 88, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. Flo is survived by: Aaliyah (Jackie) Khabeer, Gary (Leola) Anderson, Sheila Taylor, Debra Anderson, Rosalyn Sims, Olivia Sims, Melvin (Cathy) Sims, Anthony (Ellen) Sims; 22 grandchildren; 75+ great grandchildren; 40 […]

Arzina Washington – 1940-2023

Arzina Washington – 1940-2023

Arzina Washington, 82, of College Station, Ark., transitioned peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Preceding her in death was her husband, Rev. Willie C. Washington; two brothers; one sister; and her parents. Survivors include her five children, Jessie […]

Robert Hawkins – 1930-2023

Robert Hawkins – 1930-2023

ROBERT L. HAWKINS, 92, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born November 20, 1930, to Jeffrey and Ora (Smith) Hawkins. He is survived by his four children, Harlan Hawkins, Derek Hawkins, Phyllis Hawkins, and Angela Mercer (Walter); 10 grandchildren; […]