Recent Obituaries

Melvin McTyre – 1939-2019

Melvin McTyre – 1939-2019

Reverend Melvin McTyer Sr., 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 19. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda McTyer. He is survived by nine children, and a host of grands and great-grandchildren, a brother and sister. Family Hour: Friday, September 27th […]

Earnestine Griffin Bates – 1931-2019

Earnestine Griffin Bates – 1931-2019

The family of Earnestine Griffin Bates, 88, announces her transition to her heavenly home on September 20, 2019. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Sandra Bates Slaughter (James) and grandson Arian Bates. A Homegoing Celebration in Memory of Earnestine will be held on […]

Jean Lupo Harris – 1924-2019

Jean Lupo Harris – 1924-2019

Jean Lupo Harris was born in Little Rock, Ark. on February 8, 1924 to the late John and Etta Lupo. She quietly departed this life Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by six siblings. Jean’s beautiful life will forever be cherished […]

Geneva Ingram Williams – 1916-2019

Geneva Ingram Williams – 1916-2019

Geneva Ingram Williams, 103, transitioned September 11, 2019 to her heavenly home. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 20, 2019, 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Funeral service will be held at First […]

Patsy Ruth Cooksey – 1944-2019

Patsy Ruth Cooksey – 1944-2019

Patsy Ruth Cooksey, 74, entered into Heavenly rest on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Acie and Elorna Cooksey; six siblings, Acie Cooksey, Jr., Dorothy Falls, Dorothy Cooksey Brown, Pearlie Lucille Cooksey, Phillip Cooksey, Sr., and Wendi Cooksey. She […]

James Felton Harris – 1947-2019

James Felton Harris – 1947-2019

James F. Harris, 72, went to his Heavenly home on September 8, 2019. His survivors are: his wife, Linda F. Harris; children, Derek L. Harris, Jamilyn P. Noble (Nathaniel), Stacey D. Harris; grandchildren, Ashley Harris, Kennadi Harris, Caston Noble, Cohen Noble; brothers, Thurman Lavelle Harris, […]

Darrell Lawson – 1966-2019

Darrell Lawson – 1966-2019

Darrell Lawson was born in Little Rock, Ark. on August 29, 1966 to his parents, Gaston and Ruth Lawson. He departed this life on September 3, 2019. Darrell was a quiet, loving child who enjoyed music and books. He graduated from LR Central High School […]

Sharon Merritt Newman – 1945-2019

Sharon Merritt Newman – 1945-2019

Sharon Merritt Newman, 74, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned August 29,2019 in Kansas City, Kan. She is preceded in death by: parents: Maceo, Sr. and Travestine Merritt. Her sweet spirit will be cherished by: husband, Lynell; children, Barry (Kris) Hatchett, Huntsville, Ala., Delores (Dee) […]

Bertha Beatrice Brown-Harris – 1925-2019

Bertha Beatrice Brown-Harris – 1925-2019

Bertha Beatrice Brown-Harris, 94, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on March 8,1925 near Tucker, Arkansas to Claud and Beatrice Brown. She married Elijah Harris in Tucker, Arkansas in May of 1947. She was a […]

Ivory Frances Brown – 1931-2019

IVORY FRANCES BROWN, 87, of Little Rock, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Preceding her in death are: her daughter, Olivia Diane Brown and a sister, Rose Lloyd. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her husband, Robert C.C. Brown, Jr.; […]