Recent Obituaries

Samuel McGowan – 1935-2019

Samuel McGowan – 1935-2019

SUPT. DR. SAMUEL MCGOWAN, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with his Lord on October 15, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1935 in Gunnersville, Ala., to Rufus and Ollie McGowan. Supt. McGowan was preceded in death by his parents, a son, […]

Mavis C. Posey – 1921-2019

Mavis C. Posey – 1921-2019

Mavis c. Posey, 98, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 14, 2019. Preceding her in death were her spouse, Samuel E. Posey; two daughters, Billie R. Smith and Rosalyn Pruitt Armstrong. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, John a. Reeves, Jr., Larry E. […]

Cora Lee Spencer – 1930-2019

Cora Lee Spencer – 1930-2019

Cora Lee Spencer, 88. of Little Rock, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. The funeral service will be Saturday, October […]

Annie Ardalia Petterson – 1921-2019

Annie Ardalia Petterson – 1921-2019

Annie Ardalia Peterson, 98, of Little Rock, received her heavenly wings on October 7, 2019. Survivors include: one daughter, Florence Collier; two sons, Willie (Lutricia) Peterson and James (Valarie) Peterson, Sr., all of North Little Rock. Funeral service will be Monday, October 14, 2019, at […]

Hazel Mae Daniels – 1931-2019

Hazel Mae Daniels – 1931-2019

Hazel Mae Daniels, 88, of Rowlett, Texas. Her beautiful soul winged to heaven on October 2, 2019. Survivors include: daughters, Keverly Kimmons-Hopes, Tamera Daniels-Rhodes (John); son, Roderick Keith Daniels (Sherry); brother, Willie George Taylor, Jr. (Ernestine); and a host of other family members. Visitation will […]

Carl E. Vault, Sr. – 1931-2019

Carl E. Vault, Sr. – 1931-2019

Carl E. Vault Sr. 88, transitioned to his heavenly home on October 6, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Carl E. Vault Jr., Robert L. Vault, Waymon L. Vault, Kenneth E. Vault; daughter, Carla Vault-Scott. A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will […]

Michael Allen Sears – 1978-2019

Michael Allen Sears – 1978-2019

Michael Allen Sears, 41, transitioned to his heavenly home on October 5, 2019. Survivors: a brother, Mart Sears; three aunts, Annette Creggett, Pamela Betts and Dazzel Sears; three nieces, cousins and many friends. One nephew preceded him in death. There will be a visitation on […]

Cora Mae Lowe – 1929-2019

Cora Mae Lowe – 1929-2019

Cora Mae Lowe, 89, of Little Rock, departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was the widow of Finis Lowe, Sr. Her survivors are her children: Barbara (Sylvester) Stewart, Johnny (Daphne) Lowe and Vanessa Lowe. Visitation will be on Monday, October 7, 2019, […]

Wendell Bryce Hunt – 1959-2019

Wendell Bryce Hunt – 1959-2019

Wendell Bryce Hunt, 59, transitioned on September 28, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Virlean Fisher and step-father, Garland Fisher of Maumelle, Ark.; sisters, Jewel Edwards, Regina Hunt and Anita Hammons, of Maumelle, Ark., Shelia Waller, McGehee, Ark., Dorotha Parks, Moline, Ill.; brothers, […]

Queen Ester Ann Coats – 1949-2019

Queen Ester Ann Coats – 1949-2019

Queen Ester Ann Coats, 70, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on September 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by: her father, Woodrow Coats; daughter Carol Rountree; and brother, Joseph Coats. Her survivors are:son, Willie (Shawndell) Turner; mother, Janice Marie Coates; six grandchildren, and gout […]