Recent Obituaries

Jerry Wrone Walker, Sr. – 1944-2021

Jerry Wrone Walker, Sr. – 1944-2021

Jerry Wrone Walker Sr. went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born on December 2, 1944 to the late William and Johnnie Walker, Sr.He was preceded in death by two brothers, […]

Raymond Williams – 1952-2021

Raymond Williams – 1952-2021

Raymond D. Williams, 68, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Cherishing his memory: his wife of 30 years, Angela Bledsoe-Williams; son, David Williams of Little Rock, stepson, Marlon Bledsoe (Takeako) and two grandsons, all of Allen, Texas; five sisters-in-law, Martha Davis of Spanaway, […]

Lester McFadden – 1963-2021

Lester McFadden – 1963-2021

Deacon Lester “Charles” McFadden, 57, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester “Les” McFadden; and his brother, Larry Gary. He leaves to cherish his loving memory: wife, Jenise […]

Vernon L. Jones, Sr. – 1953-2021

Vernon L. Jones, Sr. – 1953-2021

Vernon Lawrence (Piggee) Jones, Sr., departed this earthly life and entered into his eternal reward on Friday, April 30, 2021. Funeral services for Vernon will be Thursday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m., and live streamed on Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home website. Masks are required […]

Billy George Smith – 1949-2021

Billy George Smith – 1949-2021

Billy George Smith, 71, Little Rock, transitioned Monday, April 19, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Alice Smith; three brothers; one sister; and seven children. A walk-through viewing will held on Friday, April 30, 2021, 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Ruffin […]

Alton Lee White – 1952-2021

Alton Lee White – 1952-2021

Alton Lee White, 69, of North Little Rock, Ark., lost his battle with cancer Thursday, April 22, 2021. Alton was born February 1, 1952, to Alvin and Jannie White. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Amy White; daughters, Crystal White and […]

Calvin Wayne Johnson, III – 2021-2021

Calvin Wayne Johnson, III – 2021-2021

Calvin Wayne Johnson III “Trae” was born April 14, 2021. He was 10 days old when he transitioned, while laying in his parents’ arms at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences “UAMS” in Little Rock, Ark., on April 24, 2021.Trae is the son of Calvin […]

Sasha Hammonds – 1997-2021

Sasha Hammonds – 1997-2021

Sasha R. Hammonds, 23, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on April 11, 2021. Survived by her devoted sister, Lasonya Hammonds; guardians, Daniel & Emma McClendon Jr., and other extended-loving friends and family. Viewing Monday, April 19, 2021, 11-11:30 a.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, […]

James M. Wright – 1948-2021

James M. Wright – 1948-2021

James M. Wright 72, passed away March 28, 2021. Walk-thru visitation will be held Friday, April 9, 2021, 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 12 noon. Both services will be at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 […]

Margie Abraham, 1943-2021

Margie Abraham, 1943-2021

Margie M. Abraham transitioned March 30, 2021. Funeral service will be held at Otter Creek United Pentecostal Church, Little Rock, Ark., at 1:00 p.m. on April 10, 2021. Walk-through viewing, April 9, 2021, 12-4:30 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Masks required. Social spacing […]