Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

Etter Criswell lived a life full of love, laughter, and faith. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister whose presence made every room warmer. Her unwavering spirit was a source of strength to her family and a blessing to her community.

Etter’s proudest joy was being a mother. She raised her children; Richard, Sandra, Robert, Brian, and Victor Cummings...

Sep 21, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Margaret Jean Smiley, 80, died peacefully on Thursday September 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1945, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Mildred and Joe Smiley, Sr.

Margaret accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, and began discipleship at the First Baptist Church in Stuttgart, Arkansas under Reverand Martin. Margaret joined the Bethel...

Sep 18, 2025

A Life Remembered

Robert Earl Muldrow, a beloved husband, father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, unexpectedly departed his earthly home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 46. Though his time with us was far too brief, the love he gave and the joy he spread will echo in our hearts for years to...

Sep 16, 2025

LeRoy Denfield Jackson Jr., affectionately known as “Jr. Roy,” was 47 years of age and a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas. He transitioned from this life and entered his eternal rest on September 16, 2025. He was born to LeRoy D. Jackson Sr. and Sarah Jackson of Marvell, Arkansas.

LeRoy was a proud member of the Marvell High School Class...

Sep 16, 2025

“A TIME TO BE BORN”

Geneva Dean-Brown was born March 5, 1950 to Roy and Lillie Mae Dean in Cotton Plant, AR. She departed this life on September 16, 2025.

“A TIME TO LIVE”

Geneva joined First Baptist Church James Addition in Cotton Plant during her early childhood days. She received her education from Cotton Plant School District. In 1975, Geneva moved to...

Sep 16, 2025

Eddie Jean Adams Leak was born in Woodson, Arkansas, to Eddie Adams and Willie Ester Pennington Adams on Monday, March 4, 1935. She was the eldest of seven (7) children, four Sisters: Annie Ola, Lillie Beatrice, Deolar, and Leolar, and two Brothers, Willie Edward Adams and Willie “Bill” Houston, all of whom preceded her in death.

Eddie Jean attended school in...

Sep 12, 2025

Florene S. Harris was born on May 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the delight of Ulysus Stout and Adolph Williams, who preceded her in death.

Florene was affectionately known as “PeeWee” & “Flo” to family and friends. She started school at Scipio A. Jones High School, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1956. She was a part of...

Sep 9, 2025

Sep 5, 2025

Mattie Ruth Jackson, age 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1952, and throughout her life, she was known for her warmth, kindness, and sense of humor.

She retired from the State of Arkansas after a dedicated career of service, where she built lasting friendships. In her retirement, she...

Sep 4, 2025

There are lives that pass quietly, and then there are lives that redefine the room the moment they enter. James Lee “Skinny” Shaw Sr. lived the latter boldly, gracefully, unapologetically. He carried a presence that was equal parts charisma and conviction. Whether it was in the way he dressed; sharp, timeless, effortlessly stylish or in the way he made people...

Aug 30, 2025

Theodore R. Alexander (Ted) 69 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on August 30, 2025.

Ted was six of eleven children and served in the United States Army. Ted was a truck driver for 40 years. Ted id preceded in death by is mother, two brothers and two sisters.

Ted leaves to cherish his memories sons Brandon and Kourtney; one daughter Jenise; one...

Aug 29, 2025

Lakeshia Shantel Curry, 50, of Little Rock, Arkansas, transitioned on August 28, 2025.

She was born on July 10, 1975, to Lois Curry and the late Robert Lee Curry. From an early age, Lakeshia excelled in school as a straight-A student and enjoyed sports, including basketball, volleyball, and track during her middle school years.

Lakeshia later attended Central High School in Little...

Aug 26, 2025

Aug 25, 2025

Milton was born February 27,1962 in Turrell, Arkansas to the late Melvin Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Boyd who preceded him in death.

He was educated in the Crittendon County School System, but eventually earned his GED at LR Job Corps.

Milton left this mortal life and went to his eternal home August 25,2025. He is preceded in death by Father Melvin Boyd,...

Aug 24, 2025

Barbara Jean Anderson was born March 26, 1954, to the late Henry Boyd and Mattie Vera Boyd in Forrest City, Arkansas. She departed her life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Hospice Home Care.

She is preceded in death by her husband Herman Anderson, father Henry Boyd, Brother David Anderson Boyd, Sisters Betty Jean Boyd and Vera Mae Boyd.

She confessed a...

Aug 23, 2025

Da´Mozea Marcus Demond Smith was born on January 24, 2019, to Brandi Smith and Dana Smith Jr in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Saint Vincent Hospital. He passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025 at the age of 6.

Da’Mozea loved school, and his favorite subject was math-he especially enjoyed counting. He got along well with both his peers and teachers,...

Aug 22, 2025

Lisa Marie Little was born on June 11, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Herman and Mary Louise Crutchfield. She departed this life on August 22, 2025, at the age of 65. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Crutchfield.  

She leaves to cherish her memory...

Aug 16, 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Mrs. Martha Ann (Thompson) Smith was born on April 8, 1952, in Conway, Arkansas to Gus and Eunice Thompson. Martha, the youngest of five children, attended Guy Perkins High School in Guy, Arkansas, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas.

Known for her joy and effervescence, Martha was...