Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

May 4, 2025

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Carolyn Sue Robinson Jackson was born October 12, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Preston Devine Robinson Sr. and Mary Tucker Robinson.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, sisters Barbara Robinson, and Clarice Robinson Woodley, brothers Preston Devine Robinson Jr., Maurice Robinson, Ronald Lee Robinson and James Leroy Robinson.

She confessed a hope in Christ at an early...

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Apr 10, 2025

Billie Jean Gaines (Nichols), a beloved resident of Little Rock, Arkansas sadly passed away on April 10, 2025, in her home peacefully, surrounded by family. 

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 19th, 1948, to Mildred Bell and Robert D. Nichols. After she was born, Billie was taken in and raised by her grandmother Jesse Nichols and lived in...

Apr 8, 2025

Apr 4, 2025

Gloria Dean Charleston made her arrival on May 1st, 1949, to James Henry Charleston I & Minnie Mae Charles. She went on to birth Keith Anthony Charleston, LaShaun Charleston, and Monique Lynette Charleston.

A few words to describe her: Honest, Bold, Strong, Caring, Unique & Victorious.

If you knew her, you knew! If you knew her, you had to love her.

She's getting...

Apr 2, 2025

Curtis Andre Wright, III, also known as Dre, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 12, 1970, to Barbara Summerville and Curtis Wright Jr. Curtis confessed his hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Booker at the Saint Peters Rock Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Central High School “Class of 1989”.

Curtis...

Mar 27, 2025

Georgia Westbrooks was known to many as Sister Westbrooks, but most people knew her and referred to her as “Lene”. Lene loved the Lord and spent most of her time serving as an usher, prayer warrior, choir member, and devoted member at Deliverance Temple C.O.G.I.C. and later at The Lord is my Shepherd Church. Lene didn’t have kids of her...

Mar 24, 2025

Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman was born November 5, 2001, to Hope Purdiman Young and Willie Joe Larry in Little Rock Arkansas. He departed from this life Monday, March 24, 2025.

Willie attended school at 7th Street, Clinton, and Sylvan Hills High School. He continued his education through C-Step and graduated in 2016.

Although his life was short lived. Willie was one person you...

Mar 23, 2025

Charles Edward Gantt, Jr. was born on January 26th, 1985, to Charles Edward Gantt, Sr. and Vicki Gantt, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the life of family gatherings and functions. He had a love for cooking and a passion for food, especially Mexican food. He had a saying about his own death, “Don’t be crying over me! Just cremate...

Mar 23, 2025

Mae Etta Love, the Matriarch of the Love family, was granted her wings on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The peace upon her face suggests, our Almighty God, through His immense grace and mercy, whispered, “Come my daughter, for it’s time to go home”. He then closed her eyes and set her free from this sinful world.

Mae Etta Love was born...

Mar 22, 2025

Demetrius “DJ” Johntavisea Evans was born on May 17, 1998, to Vanessa Williams and Jeffery Evans, in Forrest City, AR. DJ accepted Christ at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Clarence Thornton. 

DJ was in the graduating class of 2016 at Hall High. After graduating from school, DJ developed his passion for cars. He...

Mar 21, 2025

Whitney Deshan Davis, affectionately known as Pooh, Pooh Bear, Pooh Butt, Aunt Pooh and TeeTee, transitioned on Friday, Mar 21, 2025, at age 39 after fighting “the good fight” long and hard. Born on October 14th, 1985, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pooh was truly a talented and loving person. There wasn’t anything that she couldn’t do, except sing. Pooh was...

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Harris III, who left us on March 20, 2025 at the age of 21. Kenneth or "K3" or "Pootie", as he was affectionately known, was a beloved son, brother, father, nephew, grandson and friend, whose kind heart, infectious laughter, and zest for life will be deeply missed...

Mar 19, 2025

Ruby Mae Lewis was born in Scott, Arkansas on January 31, 1943, to Pete and Penilla “Nellie” Lewis. She was the last of three children, two older brothers: Albert Lewis and R.C. Lewis. After her mother passed away when she was two years old, she was raised by her father, and a wonderful stepmother, Aline Lewis, affectionately known as “Momma”.

She...

Mar 16, 2025

Damon DeShayne Thornton was born October 29, 1985, to Robin Thornton and Darrell Martindale, in Little Rock, AR. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Little Rock Central High School. He was a devoted employee with Welspun Tubular LLC, his most recent time, from December 5, 2022, until he passed. Damon was known to be a very hard...