Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Sep 19, 2024

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Sep 18, 2024

Jeanette (Wynne) Gaines was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, to the late parents of Marvie and Virgil Charlotte Wynne. She was raised by her late Aunt Jeanette Washington Spencer and late Uncle Johnny Spencer. Jeanette began college at the age of 16 and graduated a few years later with a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine...

Sep 17, 2024

Jimmy Earl Harvey was born June 20, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Alexander Salley, and Ethel Lee Harvey, who preceded him in death. He passed away, on September 17, 2024, in Jacksonville, Arkansas. 

Jimmy worked for the City of Little Rock, Parks, and Recreation until he retired. He was soft-spoken and mild-mannered. He loved quoting scriptures from the Holy Bible....

Sep 15, 2024

Calvin Williams, Jr. (Rag) was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Florence Lovett Baker and the late Calvin Williams, Sr. He was also preceded by his sister Diane Baker Cloird. He leaves to cherish his memories, his son Courtney D. Williams, his daughter Shunika Williams, brothers Richard Baker, Arnett Johnson and earl Daniels,...

Sep 14, 2024

James McArthur Britt was born to Walter Lee and Mayola Goodman Britt on September 8, 1943, in Wynne, Arkansas. He graduated from Childress High School and attended Mt. Omah Baptist Church in Wynne. At the age of 22, he served in the US Army from 1965 to 1966. On April 22, 1967, he married Maxine Embry, the two moved to...

Sep 12, 2024

The Plight of Calvin Lewis Brown, Sr., Ph.D.

On September 12, 2024, at the age of 77, angels escorted our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Calvin Lewis Brown, Sr., into the loving arms of Jesus. Calvin, affectionately known as “Brotherin,” is a name given to him by his late brother-in-law, Issac Abraham. Calvin was born September 3, 1947, in...

Sep 11, 2024

Ms. Nateshia R’Ella Bush, affectionately known as “TEE or TEE TEE”, was born to Stanley Wayne Bush and the late Vickie Y. Bush on September 24, 1988. She was preceded in death by her mother, paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, and her two sons Andre Jackson Jr. and Bryson Jackson.

Nateshia confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at St....

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 1, 2024

Frederick D. Gilbert “Friendly”, entered his eternal resting place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 61, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born on October 10, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clark Fate Gilbert and Magnolia Smith Gilbert, he was one of the four boys produced by this union.

Frederick dedicated 30 years of his life...

Aug 29, 2024

Evangelist Pamela Jean Lewis (Pam) was born August 1, 1969, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Odessa and Arthur Riggs. She transitioned her earthly life on August 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pam graduated from Central High School and took several college courses. Pam was a prayer warrior and loved praise and worship songs. She also...

Aug 27, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Catherine “Rina” Holloway, born November 7, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roosevelt and Betty Sue Holloway. A proud graduate of North Little Rock High School. 

Rina embraced her faith early, accepting Christ and carrying His teachings throughout her life. Rina devoted over 20 years to the Department of Human Services and later contributed...

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Aug 16, 2024

Shirley Ann Baker Finister, affectionately known as “Shirl the Pearl”, passed away on August 16, 2024, in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. Born to Troy Sr. and Alice Baker on September 26, 1948, in Little Rock, she was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she dearly loved.

Shirley was a cherished member of the Baker family, sister...

Aug 15, 2024

Mary A. Dean was born October 28,1968 to Roy Dean and Lillie Mae Dean in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Mary joined St. Paul A and E Methodist Church in her early childhood days. Mary moved to Little Rock, AR to be close to her immediate families. Mary was very funny, outspoken and love to dance. Mary favorite colors was black and...

Aug 14, 2024

Valda Hampton was born October 2, 1964, in Grady, Arkansas to Mae White and Willie Orlandis Jordan. Early in Valda’s life, her family moved to Little Rock, where she attended the public schools of Little Rock, graduating from Parkview High School in 1983. Valda was very active in sports and won many tournaments in softball track and field. Valda loved...

Aug 13, 2024

RAYAH DIONNA JACKSON, 17, gained her princess crown on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born February 2, 2007.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Donna L. Jackson; Great-Grandmothers, Lenna Wilson, Bobbie Purcell, Mattie M. Smith, and Alta Smith; Great-Grandfathers, Leroy Smith, Roosevelt Wilson, Freeman Dilworth, and Theodore Purcell, and a Special Aunt, Irene Perkins.

She leaves to cherish her...

Aug 5, 2024

On August 5, 2024, Fred Allen (Al) Harris peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord. He was born to Henderson Harris and Alider Walls Harris on June 15, 1949. Known affectionately as “Al,” he was the second child of seven children to that union: Stella Sanders (Chicago), David (Karen), Paula, Michael (Barbara), Teresa Wallace (Harold), and Sidney...