Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Apr 24, 2026

Margaret D. (Childress) Goode was born April 18, 1951 to Lincoln M. Childress, Sr and Dolly D. Ellis in Blackville, AR.

Margaret was raised by her paternal grandparents Ed Childress Sr and Bertha Wells Childress. She was introduced to Christ at a very young age which created the foundation for her unshakable faith that she carried with her throughout her life....

Apr 22, 2026

Marquez Dermar Smart was born April 29, 1999 in Eldorado, Arkansas, to the parents of Roderick Smart Santonica Dismuke. 

He was a cherished son, brother and friend who touched the lives of many. He loved music, fashion and traveling.

He was called home on Wednesday evening April 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Tressie Thurman Smart, Betty Benson,...

Apr 22, 2026

Demetric Lamont Johnson, age 52, departed his life Wednesday April 22, 2026. Lamont was born in Little Rock, to Shirley Ann and the late Charles J. Johnson.

He Graduated from Little Rock Central High School.

He was preceded in death by one brother and his father.

He leaves loving memories to his mother Shirley Johnson of Little Rock, Arkansas; one brother Joseph Johnson...

Apr 22, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Mrs. Emma Jean Watson was born on May 6, 1934 to Jessie Williams and Ada Gardner. Mrs. Watson transitioned from her earthly home on April 19, 2026. She is preceded in death by her children Jody Bobby Garnett, Linda Watson and Norma Jean Watson.

In 1965, Emma moved from Arkansas to Saginaw, Michigan. In 1967, she moved to the Saginaw Housing...

Apr 14, 2026

Lillian Marie Atkinson Minton, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life on April 14,2026. She was born on May 11,1937, to George Atkinson and Jean Hampton, who preceded her in death, along with her husband, Nazaire Minton, son, Roosevelt Davis, and her grandson, Marcus Veasey.

Lillian was a faithful and devoted member of Gaines Street Baptist Church, where she served...

Apr 8, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

Benjamin "Rickey" Price Jr. was born on December 15, 1956, to the late Benjamin Sr. and Josephine B. Price in Helena, AR. He answered the heavenly call on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Saline Memorial Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. 

He was baptized at an early age at Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Church. Benjamin was a...

Apr 7, 2026

THIS IS HER STORY

“To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Bernice Armstrong was born August 15, 1944, in Walnut Corner, Arkansas, to the late Willie and Mary Burns. This would begin her journey in life that would fulfill her purpose. She departed this life on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her husband,...

Apr 6, 2026

Carl Mickles Donley, Jr. was born on December 7, 1982, to Carl Mickles Donely, Sr. and Marilyn Denise Coleman in Little Rock, Arkansas. He transitioned on April 6, 2026, in Gould, Arkansas. He is preceded by his parents, and his grandmother, Emma Price.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Latoria Donley; sister, Titania Denise Donley; grandmother, Bessie Lee Hervey;...

Apr 6, 2026

Charles McCollum Jr., 72, transitioned from this life April 5, 2026 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was born September 30, 1953 to the late Charles W. McCollum Sr. and Willie Mae McCollum.

May of 1972, Charles received his diploma from England High School. Shortly after he joined the Air Force Reserve. He established a successful career as a commercial truck driver with...

Apr 5, 2026

Latrina Elizabeth Smith was born July 12, 1976 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Wanda Phillips and the late Ernest Smith Jr. She departed this life on April 5, 2026.

She attended the North Little Rock public school. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Latrina confessed a belief in Christ and was baptized, she attended First Baptist Church Main Street in North...

Apr 1, 2026

Ahmya Sade Lee was born on October 10, 2003, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at Baptist Hospital, to Kevin Lee and the late Rachel White Lee. She was born alongside her beloved twin brother, Devin, forming a bond that would remain unbreakable throughout her life.

Ahmya, affectionately known as “Mya,” was raised in Little Rock where she attended public schools and later...

Mar 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jerrell Ebony Martin “Rell”, who was born on May 19, 1992, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gerald and Joyce Martin. Jerrell sadly passed away on March 30, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Martin and her grandparents, Mildred Bradley, Nellie J. Martin-Byrd, and...

Mar 26, 2026

Albert Charles Collier was born on April 4, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Cary and Emma Collier. He transitioned into eternal rest on March 26, 2026.

Albert married the love of his life, Rose, on November 28, 1974, and the two shared over 51 years of marital bliss together, although they were together for over 54 years. He served his...

Mar 21, 2026

Johnny Lee Brewer was born March 21, 1951, to Laura Brewer Morgan and Earnest Easley in Little Rock, Arkansas. Johnny grew up in the Dick Jeter Community where he was a well-known mechanic. He attended Harris High School. Johnny accepted Christ at the age of thirteen under the leadership of Rev. Arthur Coleman at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. He...

Mar 20, 2026

Carolyn Faye Morris was born on June 15, 1957, to Robert and Effie Morris in Little Rock, Arkansas. She transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Ozark, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Linda Kaye Robinson and Sgt. Charles Morris.

She leaves to cherish her memories one sister, Shirley Morris; four brothers,...

Mar 14, 2026

Elvie “T.J.” Nelson, Jr. departed this life on March 14, 2026. He was born on February 13, 2002, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Jarvethia Randolph (Felix) and Elvie T. Nelson, Sr.; grandmother, Deborah Aaron (Clyde); siblings, Ezra Patterson, Sebraya Hill (Alex), Tierra Nelson, Kimberly Anderson (Ralph), and stepsister, Telisha Wilson, as well...

Mar 14, 2026

Kenya Janae Wright, aka (Monie) (K-Naynay) (K.J.) (Jae Money) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was a warrior. She fought a strong fight battling Lupus. She was born April 21, 2003, to the union of George and Marlene Wright. She attended Ouachita Baptist University, where she majored in Kinesiology, later transferring to the...

Mar 11, 2026

We share with heavy hearts the passing of our beloved Phyllis Washington, who transitioned to her heavenly home on March 11, 2026.Phyllis Washington was born on June 5, 1963, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Mary Lee Conley and Charles Coates. She was a woman of unwavering faith, compassion, and service who dedicated her life to ministry, family, and uplifting others.In...