Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

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Heather Dawn Poole

Heather Dawn Poole

Sep 27, 2024

Heather Dawn Poole was born on May 6th, 1978, to Earnest Poole JR. and Teresa Grant. She is the youngest daughter to Teresa. Heather united with First Pentecostal Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Leodies Warren at a very young age. 

Heather graduated from North Little Rock High and was employed by Black Bear Dinner for several years. 

Heather gained...

Georgia Mae Johnson

Georgia Mae Johnson

Sep 26, 2024

On January 26, 1949, in Ladd, Arkansas, a beautiful soul was born—Georgia Mae Scott Johnson—who would go on to touch the lives of so many. Born to the late Mozella Hubbard Topps and the late Jeff Scott, Georgia's story of love and family began early. In June 1950, just shy of her first birthday, Georgia’s mother married E.J. Topps, who...

Joyce Dianne Fennessee

Joyce Dianne Fennessee

Sep 24, 2024

Joyce Dianne Fennessee (Rowe) was born to Robert and Eloise Rowe on August 9, 1953, NLR, AR. Joyce united in holy matrimony to her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, “her man” David Fennessee Sr. on May 4, 1974. To this union 3 children were born. 

Joyce and family moved to the McAlmont Community from the Military Heights in...

Peggy Elaine Phillips

Peggy Elaine Phillips

Sep 22, 2024

Peggy Elaine Phillips 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2024. She passed peacefully at Cottage Lane Health and Rehab. 

Peggy knew and accepted Christ at a young age where she became a long and faithful member of Saint Paul Baptist Church. Preceding her in death father, Leon C.A. Phillips; mother, Iola “Sue”...

Glen David Daniels

Glen David Daniels

Sep 21, 2024

Glen David Daniels was born October 27, 1950, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Venner Grissom and Willie Daniels.

At an early age he enjoyed playing basketball with friends and family. He had a deep love for his grandfather, Isaac Grissom, who instilled a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in him. He had a passion for cars and bought his first corvette in...

Ellis Portis

Ellis Portis

Sep 21, 2024

On the evening of September 21, 2024, Ellis Portis, passed away.

Ellis was born March 27, 1947, in Little Rock, AR to the late Edward Portis Sr. and Rosa Lee Woods. He was the third of four children, with two of his siblings preceding him in death (Christine Fells and Edward Portis Jr.).

Growing up Ellis was not the most sociable of...

Mrs. Jeanette Gaines

Mrs. Jeanette Gaines

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...

Jimmy Earl Harvey

Jimmy Earl Harvey

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....

Calvin "Rag" Williams

Calvin "Rag" Williams

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,...

James McArthur Britt

James McArthur Britt

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...

Calvin L Brown

Calvin L Brown

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...

Nateshia R'Ella Bush

Nateshia R'Ella Bush

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....

Frederick Darnell Gilbert

Frederick Darnell Gilbert

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...

Pamela Jean Lewis

Pamela Jean Lewis

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...

Catherine Holloway

Catherine Holloway

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...