Barbara L. Bryant, (Mearl) 61, of Little Rock, AR passed away on August 29, 2007.
Her survivors include: mother, Ari Winfrey, College Station , AR ; daughter, Yvette (Darryl) Coleman, Little Rock , AR ; step daughter, Yvonne Bryant, Ft. Worth, TX; step son, Darrell Bryant, Little Rock, AR; grandsons, Cortez Boykins and Jaylin Taylor both of Little Rock, AR; granddaughters, Loren Taylor and Brittney Coleman both of Little Rock, AR; three brothers, Jackie (Clara) Winfrey, Steven Winfrey and Gerald Winfrey all of College Station, AR; three sisters, Frances (Thaddius) Brown, Catherine (Jimmy) Reddell all of Little Rock, AR., and Felicia Winfrey of College Station, AR. and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Home going services will be Saturday, September 8, 2007, 11:00 AM, at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church #4, 5100 Frazier Pike, College Station, AR.
Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, College Station, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2007, 6-7 PM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR (501) 372.1305.
Beatrice Williams
Beatrice (Dootsie) Williams, beloved mother of Gwen Alston Wetzel and Connie Alston Allen, adored grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 4, and cherished aunt to Sondra Ray, passed away on October 30, 2007.
She was preceded in death by husband, Alonza; parents, H. N. and Josephine Williams; sister, Dorothy Armstrong; and brother, Joseph Williams.
Visitation and Rosary November 2nd, 6:30-7:30 pm, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200Chester St. LR (501) 372.1305.
Mass, (funeral service) November 3rd, 11am, at St. Bartholomew s Church, 1622 Marshall St. Little Rock , AR.
Betty Williams
Betty Joy Williams, 76, ofLittle Rock, Arkansas passed away on October 28, 2007.
Her survivors include: one daughter, Patty Johnson Polite; three sons, Pat Harris, Stanley Williams and William Williams; five granddaughters, Nikki Johnson Tillman, Latricia Pryor, Samantha Polite, Mesha Williams and Shastan Williams, a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Home going service will be Saturday, November 3rd, 11am, at Bethel AME Church, 815 West 16th St. Little Rock, AR.
Interment will be Monday, November 5th, 11am, at Little Rock National Cemetery.
Family Visitation: Friday, November 2nd, 6-7 pm, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St . LR, (501) 372.1305.
Betty Turnage
Betty Ann Turnage, 65, of North Little Rock, passed away October 21, 2007.
She was a faithful member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Her parents, Malachi and Ruth Turnage, and six siblings precede her in death.
Ms. Turnage leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Gregory, Terry, Gary, and Tony Turnage; grandchildren, Antoinette, Gabriel, and Destiny Turnage; aunts, Laura Hines and Pearl Dobbins; uncle, Joe Dobbins (Mary); a host of many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2007, 2-6pm at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR 72202 (372-1305).
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 27, 2007, 1pm at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy. 161 in North Little Rock
Carolyn Anderson
11/03/1941 - 9/01/2007
Carolyn Jean Rowland Anderson, Cookie Mama , 65, of Little Rock , AR was called home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2007. She was born to the late Aaron and Eva Rowland in Little Rock , AR. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Steele Memorial Baptist Church . In 1963, she moved her membership to First Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. O. V. Harrison.
She worked diligently on the Hospitality Committee, Choir, Usher Board and Deaconess Board and was a dedicated member until her death.
She united in holy matrimony to Willie Young, Jr. in 1959 and to this union one daughter was born. In 1961 she joined in matrimony to Mr. Berry Anderson and to this union a daughter and son were born.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memory her husband, Mr. Berry Anderson; three children, Phyllis (Brennan)White, Berrolyn (Warren) Harris and Barry (Tari) Anderson; 8 grandchildren, Tamara, Tanyelle, Philip, Victor, Wilton, Charles, Terrance and Amiya; 3 great grandchildren, Tamar, Zani and Philip and a host of other loving relatives and devoted friends.
A celebration of her life will be Saturday, September 8, 2007, 1:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St. Little Rock, AR.
Magnolia Marion
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 25, 2007 6:00 PM
Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home
Magnolia Marion, 86, of Little Rock, AR passed away on October 21, 2007.
Her survivor include: 5 daughters, Lillie Kennedy-Burnett (Rev. Edward Burnett), Benita McKnight, Linda Grant, Nellie Marion, Rose Marion; 3 sons, R. L. Dickerson, Melvin Marion, Kenneth Marion; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be Thursday, October 25, 2007, 6-7 PM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home
1200 Chester St. LR, (501) 372.1305.
Norris Ready
Norris Ready, 78, of North Little Rock unexpectedly passed away October 22, 2007.
Mr. Norris was a well known local businessman. He was the owner of the former Norris Barber & Beauty/One Trip Beauty Supply, a member of the Morning Star Masonic Lodge, and a Veteran of the Korean conflict.
He leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Stephen Ready-Brewer, Derial L. Ready, Norris K. Ready, and David L. Ready; two daughters, Doretha R. Ready-Holmes and Venita A. Ready; thirteen grandchildren, Derial Ready, Jr., Imara Ready, Sr., Kennesha Bracely, Khalilah Ellingberg, Kelvin Ready, Nakia Bracely, Venita Ellingberg, Talaniece Brewer, Charmaine Jones, Kennia Bracely, Kenneth Bracely, David Ready, Jr., and Aliah Ready; and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 28, 2007, 4:30-5:30pm at Holly Grove AME Church, 7007 Hankins Road, NLR (Rixey).
The service to celebrate Mr. Ready s life will be Monday, October 29, 11am at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 8025 Highway. 161 North, NLR.
Interment will immediately follow at White Dedmon cemetery in Galloway, AR.
Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.
Shirley Hamilton
Shirley L. Hamilton, 44, of Little Rock , AR passed away on October 13, 2007.
She worked in the food department at Good Shepard Retirement Center .
Her survivors include: husband, Lt. Col. Ret. Leon N. Hamilton, Jr. (USAF); daughter, Rikita Robinson; 3 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 8 sisters and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Home going service will be Saturday, October 20, 2007, 11:00 AM, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6803 Lancaster LR.
Family visitation will be Friday, October 19, 2007, 7:30-8:30 PM, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. Little Rock, Arkansas.
Interment will be Monday, October 22, 2007, 11:00 AM, at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tavaras Mansfield
Tavares LaKeith "Keith" Mansfield, 30, was born October 1, 1976, he was proceeded in death by his mother Clover Mae Fulton and father Gary Mansfield.
His Mother chose John and Bonnie Moore as his Godparents, who remained supportive of Keith his entire life. After his mother s passing, he lived with his Uncle Clyde and Aunt Jean, where he remained until he graduated from Jacksonville High School 1994. After graduation he moved to Little Rock where he had been employed at various businesses including; Frankie s Cafeteria, James McCarther Global Janitorial Services and McGhee Construction. He recently moved to Seattle, Washington to pursue a career as a deep sea fisherman off the coast of Alaska.
On September 6, 2007, Keith s dreams were tragically cut short. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter and one son; one brother Jordan Conley of Little Rock. Four uncles Clyde (Jean), Ted (Marilynn), Tommy (Christine) Fulton all of Jacksonville; George (Mabel) Fulton of New Mexico. Two Aunts Marilyn (Chester) Epting and Vivian (Hugh) Shirlee both of Jacksonville. One great-uncle James (Linda) Carter of California; One Great-aunt Olney Cook of Michigan, Step-father Ervie Conley, and a host of loving cousins and friends.
