Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Sendy Kay Carrington was born on January 26, 1973, in Emerson, AR. She was raised by her mother, Corene Younge, and her now-deceased stepfather, Ricky Younge. As the eldest of their three daughters, she was a big sister to Regina Younge (who has passed away) and Tina Halley. In 1990, Sendy met Baron Brooks, and together they had two daughters:...

Feb 19, 2025

Remembering Joyce Morgan, a shining soul born in Southland, Arkansas, on January 15, 1950, to the union of Prince Albert Mays and Almeta Mays.

At an early age, she professed her life to Christ and was baptized at Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Church pioneered by Reverend B.J. Simms.

Her spiritual roots started at New Hope International Ministries in Peoria, Illinois under the...

Feb 19, 2025

The Life Story of Janette 

Janette Johnson was born on May 13, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Florence Lovett and Lee Albert Johnson. Janette stepped into her eternal home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by both parents, siblings Calvin Lovett and Dian Baker Cloird, niece Diamond Jones and nephew Carlton Daniels. 

She graduated from Parkview High...

Feb 18, 2025

Robert John Jenkins was born on November 25, 1938, to Edward Smith and Theresa Jenkins Smith in Brooklyn, New York.

He graduated from Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956. He continued his education at Arkansas Baptist College, where he also received a degree of Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

He became...

Feb 15, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Prophetess Debra Jean Roberts was born on August 23,1961 to Clarence and Geraldine Johnson. She was revered as a pillar of strength, courage, and love until February 9, 2025.

Debra was a true woman of God and faith. She received Christ in 1990 under the great leadership of the late Superintendent J.D. Porter at Greater Beulahland Church of God in Christ...

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...