Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Jan 17, 2026

Gilbert LaVern Cooney was born on August 24, 1942, in Little Rock, AR to Lewis J. Cooney Sr. and Lillian Earnestine Hinton Body. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, marked the day that the Lord welcomed his humble servant Gilbert L. Cooney into heaven at 9:18 a.m.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Donnie M. Hinton, Ronnie N. Hinton,...

Jan 16, 2026

Eddie Rodgers Sr. was born to the union of Forest Rodgers and Lovey Pettus on December 15, 1927, in Lonoke County, Arkansas. He was number 12 of 15 children.

He heard the Word of God, one Tuesday. He was pricked in his heart and was baptized in Jesus’ name at Christ Temple Pentecostal church, under Bishop Leotis Warren. He served faithfully...

Jan 15, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

T. Royal Lee, Jr, 74, of Little Rock, Arkansas, transitioned out of this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas with his family by his bedside. He was born November 2, 1951, in McGehee, Arkansas, the eldest son to T. Royal Lee, Sr. and Rosie Mae Givens Lee. He was preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

Josephine Mayo Williams, beloved mother, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 72.

Born June 19, 1953, in Nuecus County, Texas. She was a devoted mother and friend whose love and kindness were shown through her generosity, cooking, and her faith. Josephine was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed caring for children, sewing, cooking and spending...

Jan 12, 2026

Donna Sue Clay was born on May 30, 1952, to the parents of Maybell Clay and Henry Clay, Sr. Their beautiful baby girl started school in the North Little Rock School District then on to Little Rock School district, and graduating from Horace Mann High School. After high school, she entered the Military, and after the birth of her first...

Jan 6, 2026

Jan 5, 2026

Arnold Carter was born on November 18, 1943, to Elnora Bonner-Morris and James Carter, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the baby of 9 children.

He graduated High School in 1961, and while in school participated in the marching band and professional swimming and even boxed in his younger days.

He was an active soldier in the United States Air Force for...

Jan 4, 2026

I was born Truman Martin Sunderland on Saturday, February 6, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio. I was affectionately known as “Sonny” or “Chief”. My parents Samuel and Helen Turner preceded me to the kingdom. My brother, Marvin Sunderland, my sisters, Gloria McGraph and Vella Gregory, my sons Aaron (Kirsten) Sunderland, and Dynan Beamon, and my daughter, Mary Sunderland proceeded me in...

Jan 1, 2026

Arthur Hilliard Jr (Joe) 81 transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home from his residence in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 1, 2026. Born September 24, 1944 in Scott, Arkansas to parents Arthur Hilliard and Carrie Jones Hilliard.

Arthur was a product of North Little Rock public school district graduating from Scipio A. Jones high School in 1962. He served his country...

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 30, 2025

Carrie Mae Rogers was born March 10, 1942 in Ratio, Arkansas to the late Will and Rosie Dill Daniels. Carrie Mae was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Isiah Rogers. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, Aunt and friend.

Sister Rogers was a faithful member of Union Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor...

Dec 28, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

Carline Burns was born Little Rock, AR on October 20, 1961 to the late Charlie C Dortch and Erma Jean McPherson-Curenton. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She attended Forest Heights Middle School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carline gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was baptized in Jesus Name at Greater...

Dec 24, 2025

Sammie Lee Thomas was born May 23, 1948, to the late Jim Thomas and Ollie Holmes Thomas in Toltec, Arkansas. Sammie grew up in Keo, Arkansas to parents who loved and trained their children in the ways of Christ. He was baptized in January 1988 at Emmanuel Baptist in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sammie attended Scipio A. Jones High School in North...

Dec 23, 2025

Brandon Johnson was born on April 8, 2007, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to LaQuenta Bankston and Harold Johnson. On December 23, 2025, Brandon transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unforgettable memories.

Brandon was a deeply loved young man whose warmth, compassion, and bright spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

William Allen Clark was born January 6, 1945, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Daniel Fisher Clark and Elmira Moneta Days Clark in which both have preceded him in death. William was nicknamed ‘Sonny’ by his mom. Early in life, Sonny attended church with his family at the Calvary Temple Church of God in Christ in North Little Rock, Arkansas....

Dec 15, 2025

Bobby Ray Gantt., was born July 9, 1958, to Roosevelt Sr. and Mildred Eurnice Gantt in Little Rock, Ark., He went to be with the Lord on Monday on December 15, 2025, at UAMS with family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Roosevelt Sr. and Mildred Gantt; two sisters, Lillie Gantt Lyons, and Luenetter Gantt Bobo.

Bobby...