Loretta Mabel Whitmore Jennings September 10, 1918 – January 16, 2021 A lifelong resident of Little Rock, Loretta was always an excellent student. She matriculated through the Little Rock Public School System graduating early from what was then Dunbar High School. After high school, she […]
Dortheria Smith, 82, of Alexander, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rufus Edward Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory: four children, Sharon Bankhead-Austin of Alexander, Anthony Smith of Mabelvale, Ark., […]
Clarence Wesley Whitfield, 81, of North Little Rock, departed this life on January 12, 2021, to be with his Lord. He was preceded in death by his son, Elroy O’donald; parents, Clarence and Earnestine Brooks Whitfield; 2 brothers, George Jackson, Sr., Albert Whitfield; 2 sisters, […]
Billy Ray Giles, 54, of Little Rock passed into eternity on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He is survived by siblings: Murdie Miller (John) of Compton, Calif., Betty Brown, Little Rock, Albert Giles of Pine Bluff, Benny James of North Little Rock; a sister-in-law, Mable Giles; […]
Garry Dennis, 64, of Buford, Ga., transitioned January 12, 2021. Survivors: son, Garry Dennis (Marquita); grandchildren, August and Lynette; aunts, Wilma Laster and Mildred Anderson; and step-mother, Audra Dennis. Walk-through viewing, Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12-4:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Masks required, social […]
Hermange Oliver, 47, of Little Rock joined her Lord for eternity on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Those missing her love are husband, Jeffey Oliver; daughters, Jewell Oliver and Andreia Tippit; mother, Shirley Matthews; father, Herman Wilkins; siblings, Larry Matthews, Quinta Matthews-Briggs, Azlea Matthews, Christopher Washington, […]
September 5, 1946-January 14, 2021. Willie “Bill” Hayward Turner, 74, of Scott, Arkansas, transitioned, January 14, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Katrina Turner and Carlos Turner; granddaughter, Xaniah Conley; siblings, Curtis Turner, Robert Turner, Ruthie Shockley, and Carolyn Williams (Jeffrey); a host […]
In Loving Memory, LARRY D. “DUCK” DOZIER, 65, of Little Rock, departed life on January 10, 2021. Homegoing services will be held on January 21, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St. in Little Rock. Pastor Robert Manzy […]
WILLIE JONES III, 65, of Little Rock, transitioned January 13, 2021. Willie was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by many. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021, Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Masks are […]
SEVELLA W. LEWIS, 100, of Little Rock, transitioned Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She leaves: daughters, Stella Lea, and Ella Williams; and, a son, John Lewis. There will be a walk-through visitation 12-4 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Masks are required. […]