Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

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Jul 17, 2025

D’Andre Augustus Gooden, 18; born March 9, 2007 in Vallejo, California. He was the first born and the only boy to Serpico & Myesha Gooden.

D’Andre aka Fat Dre, rap name “Hoodrich Dre”, (HRD for short) entered eternal life at the age of 18 in Jacksonville Arkansas on Thursday July 17, 2025.

He grew up in a great home and never wanted...

Jul 14, 2025

Arthur Lee Harris, Jr., transitioned on July 14, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born September on September 20, 1940, Arthur Lee Harris, Sr. and Murtle Webb Harris in Keo, Arkansas. He committed his life to Christ at an early age.

After graduating from Gartrell High School in England, Arkansas, he entered the United States Army and received an...

Jul 12, 2025

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Myra Diane Akins Murray was born on October 5, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to devoted parents Alice Lavezzary- Akins and Ira Akins Sr. Like all of his daughters, Myra held a special place in her father’s heart - she was truly a daddy’s girl. From a young age, it was clear that Myra possessed a special grace - a...

Jul 6, 2025

Sam Ray Randolph was born October 23, 1968, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Freeman Randolph, Sr. and Maggie Williams-Randolph. Sam was proceeded in death by his parents, sister; Betty Williams, brothers; Johnny Williams and Andrew Williams.

Sam accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, under the leadership of Minister M. Lesley. Sam attended the Pulaski County Special School District...

Jul 5, 2025

Michael Wayne Williams Sr. was born on July 9,1956, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Elmer Lee Ware, Sr. and Georgia Williams-Thomas.

Michael graduated from Little Rock Central High School where he was active in ROTC. He was employed by Rush Engine, where he excelled in mechanics to the point that the company sent him to the General Motors school in...

Jul 5, 2025

Deacon Phillip Arthur Watson, Sr. was born to Arthur Watson and Elnora Piggee Watson on August 23, 1936, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was one of ten children, all of whom preceded him in death. He had five brothers: Willie Henry Watson, Robert Lee Watson, Clifton Lawrence Watson, Sr., Thomas Earl Watson, and Roger Wayne Watson, and four sisters: Josiephene...

Jul 1, 2025

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Jun 20, 2025

Mr. William Burl, Sr. was born November 1, 1955, to the late Edward Burl, Sr. and Loretta (Oliver) Burl of St. Louis, Missouri. There, he accepted Christ at an early age.

He later moved to Little Rock, AR where he attended Hall High School. There he met and later married the love of his life, Gail Burl. Following his High School...

Jun 16, 2025

Nayia Tashay Rasul was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 5, 2000 to Janeshiea Deshay Jefferson and the late Naim Rasul. She was is preceded in death by her step farther; Lawrence Lavern Jefferson Jr., and her sister; Amanda Nicole Lee.

Nayia graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2018. She graduated from Eastern College in Little...

Jun 13, 2025

Pastor Tony Hindman was born July 3, 1967 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Doris (Sylvester) Marie Greathouse Williams. Tony is the second child of four of his mother’s children, Jimmy Andrew Ross (deceased), Belinda (Marlon III) Ann (Williams) Cook (deceased) and Trina Bernice Langston of Hempstead County area. Howard W. Hindman is the father of Tony Hindman and Tony’s...

Jun 13, 2025

Vincent “Vince” Edward Johnson, Sr., born January 3, 1964, Little Rock Arkansas. He departed this Earth and made his Heavenly transition on June 13, 2025. Graduated from Parkview High School in1983. Confessed his belief in God, commitment in heart, and his service to others.

Vince as a youth, was sneaky, adventurous, mischievous, curious, and high-strung. You

had to watch him though, because...

Jun 11, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

KENNETH WAYNE JOHNSON, born January 7, 1960 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Tracy Johnson, Sr and Cora Lee Adams Johnson, who both preceded him in death. Kenny transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 5:22 a.m. He was preceded in death by his brothers -Tracy Jr. (Fat Daddy), Ray Anthony, and Arnold...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 1, 2025

Debra Janice Bryant Davis was born on August 30, 1961, In Little Rock, Arkansas to Reverend Freddie Lee and Viola Bryant, Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend C. Dennis Edwards, I. While at St. John, she was a member of the Usher Board and...