Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

Courvoisierre  Xavier Charles HardyCourvoisierre Xavier Charles Hardy, 23, of Little Rock passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; Charles Hardy, Jr., Shemika (Robert) Brown, his siblings; Mijah Hardy, Chasten and Caleb Lewis, his paternal grandparents; Charles Hardy, Sr. and Velvatina Hardy, his maternal grandparents; Tyrone (Sharon) Lewis, Sr. and Mildred (Melvin) Taylor, two...

Feb 9, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

William Charles Rice was born on October 21, 1952, to Lucious and Mae Lois Purdie Rice. He was a well-known citizen of North Little Rock, Arkansas.

William was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucious and Mae Lois Rice; siblings, Linda Franklin, Clarence Rice, Priscilla Smith, and Treopia Rice; his nieces, DelSandra...

Feb 5, 2025

Gary Jerome Ervin was born November 14, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Patty Gail Irvin and James Wofford, Sr. Gary accepted Christ at an early age was baptized at Greater Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, under the leadership of Bishop Leodies Warren. 

Gary attended high school at Parkview High School. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, traveling and most of all, spending time with...

Feb 2, 2025

DeMaurio Scott was born on September 17,1988, to Gloritha Scott and Jack Holloway. He gave his life to Christ on May 20, 2000. DeMaurio loved football and track and was a very athletic person. He brought joy and laughter to everyone he encountered.

DeMaurio loved to cook. He worked for Deluca’s Pizza and Whole Foods, and was considered to be a...

Jan 25, 2025

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, welcomed our beloved wife, mother, nana, aunt, friend, and first lady, Leora Elizabeth Forte', into His eternal rest. Known to many as Sis. Liz, she was born on May 19, 1955, to the late Frederick T. Smith, Sr., and Mary Alice Tramble Smith. She is preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2025

Marion Edward Mitchell, Jr., was born on September 8, 1959, to Marion Edward Mitchell, Sr., and Callie Pearl Mitchell.

He attended Pulaski Technical College and received a certificate in HVAC. Marion had many names; Uncle JR., Paw - Paw, Jr. Mitch, and Mitch, but the greatest name he had was “Daddy”. He loved and supported all his kids and grandchildren. Marion...

Jan 23, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Vernon Lee Williams was born on January 9, 1951, to Robert Lee and Lethel Williams, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the third child of ten children.

He departed this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Durant, OK. Vernon Williams was a very soft-spoken person. He was humble and kindhearted. Vernon served his family, church, and community honorably. He was...

Jan 20, 2025

Mrs. Jewel Beatrice Smith-Collins transitioned on January 20, 2025, at her residence in Augusta, Georgia. Jewel was born on August 24, 1923, to T.S. and Amanda Smith in Lacey, Arkansas. To their union, 12 children were born. She attended Lacey Elementary School and graduated from Lacey High School. 

 She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Olive...

Jan 16, 2025

Reverend Calvin Jamison, affectionately known to many as “Big Honk”, “Granddad Little Rock”, and “PaPa”, was born on January 30, 1954, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to the late Mr. Freddie and Mrs. Mary Jamison. He was the fourth of nine children. On January 16, 2025, Calvin peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord at John L. McClellan VA Hospital in...

Jan 13, 2025

Jan 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Bernard Higgins, Sr., known to friends and family simply as “Crunch”. He brought laughter and a spirit of adventure to the world during his 45 years. Born on October 17, 1979, in Little Rock, AR, Charles lived a life that could easily have been the script...

Jan 9, 2025

Latasha Denise Forte’- Jones graced this world on November 14, 1977 to her father; Pastor William E. Forte’ Jr. and her mother Leora E. Forte’. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Lord in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to rest; a beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her grandparents:...

Jan 7, 2025

Gretta Lynn Barnum was born April 9 ,1957 to Sevella E. Woods and Paul Woods. She departed this life on January 7, 2025. She was raised in Lonoke, Arkansas. She loved sewing and knitting, reading and doing cross word puzzles. She was baptized and gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member Brown Street Church...

Jan 4, 2025

The Life Story Of Our Beloved

Wandolyn Nicole Shepherd was born October 15,1980, to Melissa Neal and Jessie Meyers Sr, In Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended Washington Elementary, Cloverdale Middle, McClellan High, and Little Rock Adult Education Program where she recieved her GED. 



Wandolyn accepted Christ at an early age. She loved to travel and spend time with her family like, playing...

Dec 31, 2024

Dwight Dwayne Chatman was born February 10, 1961 to the late James and Effie Chatman. He attended Greater Second Baptist under the late Rev. Curtis Rideout. October 1, 2024, Dwight gave his life to Christ under the leadership of Pastor Kerney Thomas during The Miracles, Signs, and Wonders Crusade held in Little Rock, Arkansas

Dwight graduated from Little Rock Central High...

Dec 30, 2024

Coy Lee Grimes was born August 2,1960. Coy enjoyed listening to music, riding four wheelers, spending time with his children, and loving his grandchildren. He also enjoyed creating a yearly community garden. He would feed family and friends. Coy enjoyed helping others and caring for his children. Family was a “Big Deal” in Coy’s life. Coy had a daily routine...

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Born in Elaine, Arkansas on January 10th, 1970, Marinda Fennessee was the second child of Elton Kelly Williams Sr., and Lowrean Sain Williams. To her loved ones, she was called Ren. She accepted Christ at the young age of 6. Devoted member of Acts Church, North Little Rock, AR. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1989.

Marinda was...