Hardy Funeral Home Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

David Lee Starr was born on July 20, 1960. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Scott Grimes Correctional Facility Medical Unit in Newport, Arkansas.

David was born to Willie C. Starr and Evelane Geraldine “Gertie” Earnest (June) in Holly Grove, Arkansas. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sister,...

Aug 6, 2025

James Brown Sr., born in 1935 in the small town of Altheimer, Arkansas, lived a life rooted in faith, family, and kindness. He was the beloved son of parents who preceded him in death, along with his sister and two brothers. 

James grew up in a close-knit, small-town community, and carried those values of connection, generosity, and humility throughout his life....

Aug 5, 2025

Corey Earl Coleman was born on December 27, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Old Baptist Hospital to Willie and Verline Coleman Sr.

He grew up in the church, attending Bible study, children's church, and vacation Bible school from childhood through his teenage years. Corey attended Parham Elementary, Garland Elementary, Mabelvale Middle School, and graduated in 1992 from J.A. Fair...

Aug 3, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Patricia Ann Jackson

Patricia Ann Wright was born on October 9, 1954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Marian and Dave Wright Jr. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings: Raymond Ray Wright, Ronald Ray Wright, Lee Andrew Wright, and Wanda Wright Cato.

Patricia graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1972. A...

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Rosetta Britt was born November 8, 1963, in Marvell, Arkansas to Patsy Louise Britt and the late Tom Britt. She passed away on July 20, 2025. She accepted Christ at an early age at Silver Cloud Missionary Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas. She was educated in Aubrey and Helena-West Helena school districts and graduated from Central High School in West...

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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...

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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

Jul 1, 2025