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.

Charles Steven Springer, Sr., 86, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on March 11, 2026. A Visitation will be held on Friday...
03/18/2026

Charles Steven Springer, Sr., 86, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on March 11, 2026.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5-6 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 815 W. 16th 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

Marian Byrd-Howard, 71, of Whitman, MA, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was formerly of Little Rock, AR.A Fellowsh...
03/10/2026

Marian Byrd-Howard, 71, of Whitman, MA, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was formerly of Little Rock, AR.

A Fellowship Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026. at 10:00 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will immediately follow 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

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Erma Jean Williams, 72, of Alexander, AR passed away on March 3, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Oliver R. William...
03/05/2026

Erma Jean Williams, 72, of Alexander, AR passed away on March 3, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Oliver R. Williams, Children, Khalia Phillips, Alex Williams, Christopher Williams, Jonathan Williams, Kanesha Howard, and a host of family and friends.

A Family Hour will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 600 Cedar St, NLR, AR, 72114.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location.

Interment will follow immediately following Funeral Services at the 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

Garland J, Gilbert, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully transitioned on March 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by ...
03/04/2026

Garland J, Gilbert, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully transitioned on March 2, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Mary Gilbert. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Robinson, Tina Gilbert, and Jeanette Davis (Andre), along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family who will cherish his memory.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 12-4:30 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 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

Hazel Bullock departed this life on January 28, 2026, at the age of 106. She was a proud graduate of Philander Smith Uni...
02/27/2026

Hazel Bullock departed this life on January 28, 2026, at the age of 106. She was a proud graduate of Philander Smith University and the University of Arkansas. Mrs. Bullock retired from Central High School after an exemplary 47-year career dedicated to educating and inspiring students across Arkansas.

She was a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Beta Pi Omega Chapter), a devoted member of Miles Memorial CME Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, and an active member of the Philander Smith University Alumni Association.

She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson.

A Memorial Service will be held on March 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Miles Memorial CME Church, 1800 East Capital 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

Roland Pippins, 75, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 21, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Feb...
02/25/2026

Roland Pippins, 75, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 21, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Beebe Chapel CME Church, 16109 Hwy 365 South, Wrightsville, AR, 72202.

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

It is with grievous hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Alron Sylvester Phillips on February 10, 2...
02/23/2026

It is with grievous hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Alron Sylvester Phillips on February 10, 2026.

Alron, 45, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Little Rock, AR, was born on January 13, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Allen and Alice Charles Phillips, Jr., his sister, Allison Phillips, and his brothers, Allen (Tera) Phillips III and Alton (Amber) Phillips, Sr.

He is also survived by his half-sister, Cynthia (Jerry) Rucker; and his half-brothers, Winthrop (Karatha) McWright and Wendell McWright.
Alron leaves to cherish his memory a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Family Hour for Alron will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026. from 6-7 p.m. at Body of Christ Worship Center, 7000 Hindman Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209.

A Final Farewell to Alron will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location.

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

Betty Lee Boykins, 54, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life on February 13, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1971. Funer...
02/20/2026

Betty Lee Boykins, 54, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life on February 13, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1971.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72204.

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

Antoine Lushon Parham, 42, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1983. A Memorial...
02/18/2026

Antoine Lushon Parham, 42, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1983.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home.

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

Mary Louise Hardnett, 92, of North Little Rock, AR, transitioned from life to her heavenly Father on February 12, 2026. ...
02/18/2026

Mary Louise Hardnett, 92, of North Little Rock, AR, transitioned from life to her heavenly Father on February 12, 2026.
She was born on October 2, 1933.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. at Gaines St. Baptist Church, 1601 S. Gaines St, Little Rock, AR, 72202.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the aforementioned location following visitation.

Interment will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 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

Paul Jenkins, 77, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1948. Funeral Services ...
02/18/2026

Paul Jenkins, 77, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1948.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Rose of Sharon MBC, 2823 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr, Little Rock, AR.

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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