Obituary M.H.Hardy-Richland Parish Louisiana 
April 1933
Submitted by Dot Golliher ( A great granddaughter)



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Obituary of M. H. Hardy as printed in the 
April 29, 1933 issue of the Richland Beacon News

PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES TO REWARD

  Marion Hamilton Hardy aged 77 years, pioneer 
citizen of Richland Parish, died at his home 10 
miles north of Rayville,on last Saturday, April 
22 at 1:50 A.M. He was ill only about forty minutes, 
having suffered a severe attack of 
heart failure.
  The funeral and interment was at Mann Cemetery 
Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at which services three 
ministers participated, Rev.D.C.Barr, of the Methodist 
Church;Rev. W.D. Milton of the Oak Ridge Methosdist 
Church; and Rev. E.N. Weaver, of the Rayville Baptist 
Church. Rev.Barr a life-long friend of the deceased, 
paid a beautiful tribute to the life and character 
of one whom he esteemed and respected for many years, 
both as a man and as citizen.
  The survivors are his widow and two sons, Mr. James 
Hardy and Mr. Ben Hardy and one daughter Mrs. Prince 
Chambers.There are seven grandchildren and nephews 
and nieces.
  Mr. Hardy was born in Noxubee County, Mississippi on
February 15,1856 and removed to Richland Parish the year 
it was created, 1869, and has resided here ever since. 
He engaged in farming and the mercantile business. In 
many ways Mr. Hardy was the model citizen, a deeply 
religious man(being a life-long member of the Baptist 
Church), a worker in every movement for the welfare of 
the community, and a sincere student of public affairs. 
His eminent public service was of that patriotic, 
unselfish kind, ever seeking, the uplift and betterment 
of those around him without hope of fee or expectation 
of reward. Though one of the most active citizens in 
civic affairs for many years, he never aspired to public 
office, but was content to work in a private capacity  
and without ostentation. Whether in the church or 
community work Mr. Hardy was the natural leader. His 
noble qualities of mind and heart caused him to 
naturally gravitate to this position among his people. 
They looked to him for much and were never disappointed.
   It was with deep feeling of sorrow and a keen sense 
of regret that we chronicle the death of this good man, 
because the writer has lost a warm personal friend and  
The Beacon News a reader and supporter since a short time 
after it was founded by the present editor's father, who 
prided in the claim of the friendship of "Hamp" Hardy, 
as he was affectionately know.
   Mr. Hardy possessed a magnetic personality, was a 
constant reader and thinker, and courageous in his 
convictions. He fought for the public weal, even though 
at times it was necessary for him to differ with the 
majority of his friends and neighbors. He was a strong 
character and loyal citizen, and his actions were guided 
by an earnest desire to serve well his community and
parish. One of his outstanding characteristics was his 
devotion to duty, whether it was being the good and 
devoted husband and father or the patriotic citizen.
   In his passing the upper part of Richland Parish 
has lost a splendid citizen, one who lived a clean and 
upright Christian life, served his people humbly and 
well, performed every duty  admirably and nobly and 
whose useful service to this section of the country 
will long endear him in the public memory.
   The members of the bereaved family have our sincere 
sympathy,and we can not at this time offer to them a 
sweeter dearer consolation than the knowledge of the 
life he lived and the faith he kept which entitles 
him to life eternal.