Christene Franklin Long of Little Rock, AR, passed away on May 18, 2026.She was born on December 4, 1956 in Stuttgart, AR, to the late Rosie Lee Burton Franklin and Charlie Henry Franklin.She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Hosea, daughters, Cecily and Felecia, […]

Alice J. Boone-Johnson, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas, transitioned on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was a retired accounting technician at the Arkansas Department of Health.   Survivors include: Her loving husband, Norman Johnson; daughters, Dr. Marie Boone, and Sondra Boone Stokes, Esq. (John); sisters, […]

Cathy Earline Smith, 56, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1970.A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarret Funeral Home.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, […]

Darnley Washington, 80, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1945.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 S. Commerce St, Little Rock, AR, 72206.A […]

Mary Hodges, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.She is survived by two children: Sherranda Patton (Ft. Smith, AR,) Eba’ Patton (Los Angeles, CA), one grandson, two sisters: Dorene Hodges (Los Angeles, CA); and Mary Ellen Hodges (Pine Bluff, […]

DOROTHY “CASSANDRA” FISHER WOODS FLETCHER, of Little Rock, Ark., peacefully transitioned on April 28, 2026. She was a woman whose life reflected love, kindness, and strength. Cassandra was deeply cherished by all who knew her, and her presence brought warmth and comfort to many. She […]

Carl J. Presley, 87, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1938. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1301 N. Magnolia St,. NLR, Ark. […]

Marcus Laneal Bell, 51, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1975.A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 01, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, […]

Curlee Bohanan, Jr., 74, of Little Rock, AR, passed away April 19, 2026.He was born September 23, 1951, in Little Rock to the late Curlee Bohanan Sr. and Helen Bohanan.He graduated from Arkansas Baptist College with a degree in Psychology, he served in the U.S. […]

Arnold Lee Stephens, 70, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1955. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow promptly at […]