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.

Celebrating the life of “Leonard David O’Neal, Sr. “
01/17/2026

Celebrating the life of “Leonard David O’Neal, Sr. “

Celebrating the life of “Mother Minnie Lee Sims”
01/17/2026

Celebrating the life of “Mother Minnie Lee Sims”

Leonard David O'Neal, Sr., 71, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1954. S...
01/14/2026

Leonard David O'Neal, Sr., 71, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1954.

Survivors include, daughter, Erica O'Neal, son, Leonard O'Neal Jr., grandson, Landen O'Neal, and granddaughter, Serena Roberson-O'Neal.
A Family Hour will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace MBC, 4425 West Vinson Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72206.

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

“Celebrating the life of Mr.Bobby Jackson”
01/10/2026

“Celebrating the life of Mr.Bobby Jackson”

Minnie Sims, 98, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1927. A Walk-Thru Visi...
01/09/2026

Minnie Sims, 98, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1927.

A Walk-Thru Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church 901 Calhoun Street, 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

01/09/2026

Celebrating the Life of Bobby Jackson

“Celebrating the life of Vivian Sheppard Stuart”
01/08/2026

“Celebrating the life of Vivian Sheppard Stuart”

Carvette LaMont Battles, 66, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1959. A Me...
01/06/2026

Carvette LaMont Battles, 66, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1959.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Apostolic Faith, 8201 Edmar Place, North Little Rock, AR, 72217.

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

Bobby Jackson, 81, passed away on December 31, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Bobby...
01/05/2026

Bobby Jackson, 81, passed away on December 31, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Bobby Jackson spent most of his adulthood in Gary Indiana, where he built rooted in service, family, and community. A retired school administrator, Bobby believed deeply in the power of learning and gave his time, energy, and heart to helping others grow-both in and out of the classroom.

Bobby was known for his gregarious and friendly spirit, his hearty laugh, and a ready handshake that make everyone feel welcome.

He had a way of connecting with people instantly, leaving friends and strangers alike feeling seen and valued. Above all, he was a devoted family man who gave his all for those he loved throughout his life.
He is survived his by his loving wife, Lillie Jackson; his sisters, Leola Harris, Loretta Rushing, Donna Hall, and Caroline Flowers; and his brothers, Clarence Jackson Jr. (Trina), Christopher Jackson, and Herman Jackson.

He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Service arrangements are as follows:

A Viewing and Family Hour will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location.

*Services will be livestreamed on Ruffin and Jarrett page promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

01/05/2026

Vivian Sheppard Stuart, 69, of Sherwood, AR, passed away on December 25, 2025.

She leaves to cherish her memory, Husband, Jollie Stuart; Son, Dinard (Taylor) Stuart; Brother, Willie Sheppard Jr., Sisters, Wanda (Ronnie) Watson, Shelly Sheppard, Margaret Taylor, and a host of family and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 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

Leroy Jackson Sr., a retired United States Marine Corps Master Gunnery Seargent (USMC) who served over 22 years in the U...
01/02/2026

Leroy Jackson Sr., a retired United States Marine Corps Master Gunnery Seargent (USMC) who served over 22 years in the United States Marine Corps.

A native of Hawkinsville, GA, and a resident of Little Rock, AR, for over 40 years, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital on December 21, 2025.

He is survived by Amy J. Jackson, his loving wife and devoted wife of 60 years; his only son Leroy Jackson Jr. (a retired USMC Staff Sergeant) of San Diego, CA; one brother, Kerry Jackson (a retired USMC Gunnery Sergeant) of California; and two aunts, Emma Jean Jackson and Virginia McCormick, both of Miami, FL.

A Visitation will be held Monday, January 5,2025 from 5-7 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 3221 S. Gaines St, Little Rock.

Interment will follow immediately after funeral service at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave, NLR, AR, 72120. Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 S. Chester, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305

Beatrice Watkins Price, 95, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on December 24, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1930. A V...
12/30/2025

Beatrice Watkins Price, 95, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on December 24, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1930.

A Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. at Greater Works Christian Church 3517 Asher Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72204.

Funeral Services will follow immediately 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, 72204. 501-372-1305

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