Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

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...

Apr 23, 2024

Betty Marie Powell Bledsoe was born April 23, 1942, in the Sandyland Community of Smackover, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Zenora Smith Powell. God called her home to eternal rest on April 23, 2024, her 82nd birthday.

 

She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend J. H. Rowe at New Providence Baptist Church in El Dorado,...

Apr 18, 2024

Emma Jean Colbert Williams Doles, “Pete”, was born on July 30, 1949, to the late Thomas and Evora Cason Colbert in Portland, Arkansas. She transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

After 30 years, Emma retired from St. Vincent Hospital. Under the leadership of Dr. Jameel O. Robinson, she became a member of the Lewis Street Church of Christ....

Apr 16, 2024

Micquelyn M. Johnson, “Quila”, was born on July 13th, 1984, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lorraine Williams and Vincent Duckett. She loved spending time with family and friends; she was the life of the party. Quila was carried home by the angels to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

She is proceeded in...

Apr 15, 2024

Billy Gene Molden, Jr., was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 16th, 1963, to the late Billy Gene Molden, Sr., and the late Jettie Mae Morgan-Molden. He departed this life on April 15th, 2024, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, Lee and Dora Morgan, paternal grandparents, Lawrence Sr.,...

Apr 7, 2024

Darrell Keith Thomas was born on November 27, 1964, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter & Dorothy Thomas. 

 

He was a man defined by his commitment to service, love, and passion. Graduating from Parkview High School in 1984, Darrell's life was a testament to his devotion to his country, faith, and family. 

 

Depending on the context or where you knew him from,...

Apr 7, 2024

Apr 6, 2024

Rosa Lee Lane was born on March 30, 1951, to Junior Nel Lane and Alberta Harvey in Little Rock Arkansas. On April 6, 2024, God opened the heavens above on his holy Sabbath day and called Rosa home to be with Him and receive her white robe in glory.In her younger years she sought the Lord and was led to...

Apr 5, 2024

Baby Amara Amelia Jones transitioned on April 5, 2024. She leaves to cherish beautiful memories, her parents, Demetric and Angel; siblings, grandparents, as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

Antionette Rena Jones, age 42 gained her wings on March 28, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Antionette was born on May 3, 1981in Pine Bluff, AR to her mother Patricia Jones and her father Adrian Tisdale. Antionette was raised in Tucker, AR. She graduated from England High School in 1999. Antionette received Christ at an early...