Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home

Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Full Service Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home has been serving the families of Central Arkansas since 1946. Ruffin & Jarrett has always been privately owned and continues to be privately owned and operated by the same family that founder the funeral home in 1946. Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home is a local family's time-tested commitment to professionalism, exacting standards, respect, service, and honor. Thank you for allowing the Ruffin & Jarrett family to serve your family.

Dorothy "Cassandra" Fisher Woods Fletcher, of Little Rock, Arkansas peacefully transitioned on April 28, 2026. She was a...
05/06/2026

Dorothy "Cassandra" Fisher Woods Fletcher, of Little Rock, Arkansas 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 leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband, James E. Fletcher, Sr., her children, James E. Fletcher, Jr. (Tamika) and Danita Walker (Derek); and her brother, Jon Woods (Yolanda). She was surrounded by a circle of family, friends, and loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy.

Cassandra was known as a great person-- one who gave love freely and lived a life that touched many hearts
Her memory will remain alive in the lives she impacted and the love she shared.
A Walk-Thru Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 12-5 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at ACTS Ministries, 1224 Franklin St, NLR, AR, 72114.

A Viewing will be held from 9:30-10:00 at the aforementioned location.
Personal and Professional Services entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

*Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Carl J. Presley, 87, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1938. A Viewing wil...
04/30/2026

Carl J. Presley, 87, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1938.

A Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1301 N. Manolis St, NLR, AR, 72114.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

Marcus Laneal Bell, 51, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1975. A Viewing will...
04/28/2026

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, May 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Waters Temple COGIC, 7414 Lancaster Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72202.
Personal and Professional Services entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

Arnold Lee Stephens, 70, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1955.Inte...
04/27/2026

Arnold Lee Stephens, 70, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1955.
Interment
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 11:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location.

Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. with the military honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

Curlee Bohanan, Jr., 74, of Little Rock, AR, passed away April 19, 2026. He was born September 23, 1951, in Little Rock ...
04/27/2026

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. Navy from 1971 to 1974, and retired after 17 years with the Veterans Administration in Little Rock.
He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Survivors include his daughter, Jana Conley (Mickey Jr.); sons, Curlee Bohanan III (Latisha), Elijah Bohanan (Sheila), and Timothy Bohanan; foster son, Danny Norton; sister, Vicky Bohanan; brother, Donald Bohanan; host of grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall, 9812 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR.

A Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the service

04/16/2026

In Loving of Memory of Frank Miller

On behalf of Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, it is with deep sorrow that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the fam...
04/14/2026

On behalf of Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, it is with deep sorrow that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire staff of Robinson Mortuary of the loss of Bishop Kenneth Robinson.

He will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and the positive impact he made in the lives of so many.

His absence leaves a profound void, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

During this difficult time of grief, we stand in solidarity with others and offer our thoughts, prayers, and support. May cherished memories bring comfort and peace surround you in the days ahead.

Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home

Frank Miller Sr., departed this life on March 18, 2026. He leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Joe Ann Dyer Miller, son, ...
04/09/2026

Frank Miller Sr., departed this life on March 18, 2026.

He leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Joe Ann Dyer Miller, son, Frank Miller Jr., stepsons, Aundrez and Mac Lucas III, stepdaughters, Nicole Dyer Hubbard (Darmon), Markeva Mixon, brothers, Roger Lee Miller Sr. (Gloria), Larry James Miller (Doris), sisters, Faye Etta Thomas (Lindsey), Sally Ann Jordan, Sandra Kay Murphy and a host of family and friends.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral home in Little Rock, AR.

The services will also be livestreamed. Interment: Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave. NLR, AR.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, AR 72202. 501-372-1305

Jerold Lowe of Little Rock Ark passed away on April 7, 2026. Jeroldwas born in Wilmot, Ark in 1946 to Harry Lowe and Sus...
04/09/2026

Jerold Lowe of Little Rock Ark passed away on April 7, 2026. Jerold
was born in Wilmot, Ark in 1946 to Harry Lowe and Susie Griffin-Lowe. The family moved to
Little Rock, Ark and was enrolled in the Little Rock School District. Jerold was a 1965 graduate
of Horace Mann High School where he was a star basketball player under the watchful eye of
Coach Oliver Elders. After graduating from Horace Mann, he enlisted into the Navy and was
deployed and fought in the Vietnam war. Jerold will always be remembered as someone who
proudly served his country, helped his fellow servicemen with their VA benefits, loved his family and
most importantly God. Survivors Include: Four brothers, Harold Lowe of Hayward, CA; Ronald Lowe, Kenyon Lowe
and Carl Lowe all of Little Rock, Ark, two sisters Helen Lowe-Brown Dallas, GA,
Janeth Lowe-Smith (Charles) Little Rock, Ark and a very special friend, Joyce Meggerson-Moore
of Pittsburgh, PA.

Graveside services: Friday April 17, 2026, at 10a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 1501 W. Maryland Ave
NLR, Ark 72120. Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR 72202. 501-372-1305

Mrs. Mable Moore transitioned peacefully on April 1, 2026 in Little Rock, AR, at the age of 97. She was born in Little R...
04/08/2026

Mrs. Mable Moore transitioned peacefully on April 1, 2026 in Little Rock, AR, at the age of 97.

She was born in Little Rock to James "Doc" and Minnie Jones Hall Sr.
She was married to Arthell Moore, Sr., for 62 years, spending 23 of those years as an Army spouse and traveling extensively.

She went back to school at age 50, graduated with a degree in Education, and became a teacher.
Mrs. Moore was actively involved in her church, where playing the piano for the church was one of her passions.

She was also an avid reader and loved to cook and entertain. She retired from teaching in 2004 and became a fulltime caregiver for her ailing husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 sisters (Obie Brown and Ruby Macon), 3 brothers (James, Knoxie, and Jake Hall, 2 sons (Arthell Moore, Jr., and Rev. Mitchell Moore, Sr., and 2 daughters (Gloria Rogers and Anita Norman).

She is survived by 4 daughters, Mavis Woods (James), Sharon Ray (Robert), Minnie Smith (Harold), Sonya Miller (Dr. Tommy). Two sons (Dwight Moore and Roderick Moore (Tawanna), and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Her Celebration of Life will begin with a Family Hour on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Harris Temple MBC, 11611 AR-365 Little Rock, AR, 72206.

Homegoing Services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist (Higgins), 9700 AR-365, Little Rock, AR, 72206.
Interment will follow at 1;00 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1500 W. Maryland Ave, NLR, AR, 72120.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

Norman Eugene Converse, 68, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1957.A Walk-Thru V...
04/07/2026

Norman Eugene Converse, 68, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1957.

A Walk-Thru Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St, Little Rock, AR, 72204.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

LaVaughn Palmer, 70, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1955. Funeral Servic...
04/07/2026

LaVaughn Palmer, 70, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1955.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Street Christian Church, 1223 S. Cross St, Little Rock, AR, 72202.

Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

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