Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Jun 10, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Rosemary Winston-Smith

Rosemary Winston-Smith was born in Eudora, Arkansas on April 10, 1931, to R. L. and Annette (Harris) Winston. 

 Known either as Sweet or Aunt Rose by her cousins, nieces and nephews and Smith by her co-workers at LaGirls Beauty Salon, Rosemary’s trademark lavender hair served as a metaphor for her life: spirited, fearless and remarkable.

 Rosemary...

Jun 8, 2024

Rose Cecilia Goodloe was born October 1, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Emmett and Josephine Goodloe. 

Rose was the youngest of 5 children. She moved to Little Rock, Arkansas and met the love of her life; Lamont Jones. Rose loved all those who were blessed to meet her. Her infectious attitude and love of life will always be remembered. 

Along...

Jun 7, 2024

Jun 6, 2024

Alberta Lee Washington Johnson was born December 26,1966 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Albert (AC) and Audie (Stewart) Washington. She was affectionately known as Cookie and she departed the earth June 6, 2024, to go be with the Lord and eternal rest.

Cookie was baptized at Christ Temple Church in Little Rock under the leadership of Pastor James Thornton. Cookie earlier...

Jun 5, 2024

Darrien Mattews, 17 was born on May 27, 2007, to Sherica Lewis and Larry Matthews Jr. On June 05, 2024, God called Darrien home. Darrien attended Hamilton High School. Darrien was funny, caring, and outspoken. Darrien had an old soul and was a people person. He was smart and unpredictable. Darrien was very compassionate. He loved his family and friends....

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

Susan Michele was born October 16, 1959, in Washington, D.C. to the late Lois Audrey Geter Murphy and Earl Landa Murphy. She was an only child and cherished by both of her parents. She also had a very special bond with her grandmother, the late Elsie Nichols Geter Wright. Susan attended Sacred Heart elementary school and graduated from the Academy...

May 25, 2024

Gino was born September 11, 1973, to Eugene H. Bonner and Rubye L. Sheridan, in Forrest City, Arkansas.Gino graduated from Forrest City High School, Forrest City, AR in 1991 and from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science in 1997. As a youth he served as an Acolyte at Christ Episcopal Church in...

May 23, 2024

Sammy Lee Johnson was born to the late Junior Johnson and Gloria Tittle-Johnson in Helena, AR on July 22, 1952. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor P. L. Perkins. He departed this life on May 23, 2024, at his home. He has one child...

May 21, 2024

Floyice Bobros was born November 21, 1956 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Lillie Mae and Willie Oliver. Flo was a true example of strength, resilience and grace. Born in a time when women had limited opportunities, she never let anything stand in her way. 

Throughout her life, she faced many hardships, including the loss of her husband and the death...

May 16, 2024

Ethel Jean Love, born February 22, 1942, in Cato, Arkansas to Roscoe and Claudia Love, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Roscoe and Claudia Love, and her siblings, Robert, Otto, Herbert, Laydell, Nathan, Martha, and Gracie. 

Ethel attended and graduated from Harris High School. She retired from...

May 12, 2024

Kelsey Lamont Brown, Sr. was born March 5,1972 in Little Rock. Arkansas to Jerome Brown and Teereather Roddy

“Sleezy”, as Kelsey was affectionately known by all who knew him, accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Kelsey attended Augusta High School, where he later received his Commercial Driver's license (CDL). Kelsey drove commercial trucks for more than 30 years before...

May 10, 2024

Lewis Vernon GibsonOn April 13, 1940, the Lord saw fit to bless Darden and Ardella (Zachary) Gibson of Marvell, Arkansas with their sixth child, Lewis Vernon Gibson. On May 10, 2024, the Lord called Lewis home. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Marvell and went on to become a...

May 8, 2024

Diane Covington was born to Willie B Cox and Willie C. Cox on June 2, 1957, in Marvell, AR, she departed this earthly life on May 8, 2024.

Accepted Christ at an early age joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and attended Marvell High School to where she meets her husband of 49 years upon their Union, and they conceived 13 children....

May 5, 2024

May 1, 2024

Donald Ray Smith, known affectionately as Duck passed away on May 1, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 62. He was born on September 24,1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Willie Smith and Burnice (Shavers) Burnett. Donald attended school in North Little Rock, Arkansas. 



Even though he was little he didn't let his height stop him...

Apr 29, 2024

The Life Story of Apostle Edward Paige, Jr.

Apostle Edward Paige, Jr., of Redfield, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024. Edward was born on January 27, 1963, in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents, Pastor Edward Paige, Sr. and Lady Gloria Page.

Edward accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Andrew...

Apr 26, 2024

Brenda Alevia Scales- Grandison was born January 21, 1953 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Juanita Scales and George Scales. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and attended Gaines Street Baptist Church, then later joined St. Paul United Methodist Church. She attended Hazen High School in 1971, which was the first year...

Apr 26, 2024

Christana’s life journey began on November 10, 1939, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the parents of Luvenia Henderson-Knight and Frank Graham. She graduated as valedictorian and the youngest graduate from Sparkman Training School in 1957 and attended Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AR. She worked in Crudup’s neighborhood store for several years. She also worked as a teacher’s aide at...

Apr 24, 2024

L.H. began his life journey on January 11, 1937, in Vaden, Arkansas the second son of Edward Johnson, Sr., and Annie Belle Pigg- Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Church of the Living God Pillar of Ground and Truth, in Vaden, Arkansas where he served faithfully until his health failed.

He attended Bell High School...