LaDarius Travell Heard of Bono, AR was born January 13th 2001 to Terrance L. Heard and Lakesha Newbern Wiley. LaDarius transformed to be with the Lord on December 28th 2022 at the age of 21.

He was a graduate of the Blytheville High School Class of 2019, where he excelled as an honor student, French, Choir, Band and FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America.) LaDarius was fun-loving, smart, and witty, though sometimes unbelievable quiet.

He accepted Christ in his life and baptized here at New Bethel Church, where he was active with the youth department, choirs and anything that was asked of him.

After graduating high school, he accepted a scholarship in band and attended Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He performed in the marching band " The Sonic Boom of The South" He pursued a degree in Anesthesiology and often talked about how he was looking forward to it

Among his many talents, LaDarius had a passion for doing hair and kept very busy at it. His signature touch will be missed, but "Heard You Slay" will forever be remembered by many. He lived his life doing the things he desired. One of his favorite quotes was "Die making memories, not Dreams!"

LaDarius leaves to cherish his memories, his mother; Lakesha (Lonnell) Wiley of Bono, Arkansas, his father; Terrance (Erica) Heard, his grandmothers; Louise (Granny) Heard and Mayre Hackett, grandfather; Sylvester (Paw-Paw) Heard all of Blytheville Arkansas, one sister; Bourna'e Cook of Bono Arkansas, three brothers; Jaylen Heard of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Zecharius Wiley and Donnell Wiley both of Bono, Arkansas a special brother; James Miller and a host of aunt's, Uncle cousins, other family members and friends that lived him dearly and will miss him.