All Obituaries

Jesse Dewey Hughes, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born September 20, 1943, to Acton and Eula (Crowley) Hughes.  Jesse Dewey Hughes, who went by Dewey, and was known affectionately to his closest friends as “the Aardvark”, and as “Peepaw” by his grandchildren, was born at Walcott, a quarter mile from the intersection of Highways 412/141.  He was a 1961 graduate of GCT and a member of Walcott Baptist Church much of his...

Bertie Lou Forbs, 90, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center with her family by her side.  Bert was born November 26, 1931, in Red Onion, Missouri, to Dela and David Howard.  Bert loved her family and grandkids and she always loved helping others.  She was a longtime worker at Snack Pak and then was a homemaker.  She loved to work in the garden and can vegetables.  She worked in the cotton fields growing up, hand...

James Edward Prince, 83, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday September 25th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late General Woodrow and Velma Prince. He was the oldest of 5 children. James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Lucy Prince, and two sisters. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-laws, Eddie and Derina Prince, Mike and Tammy Prince all of Marmaduke, Arkansas; Tony Prince and Mark Prince...

Tommy ‘Darrell’ Davis, 76, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on September 25, 2022. He was born on Aug 22, 1946, to George ‘Bill’ & Lucille (Holder) Davis.  He is a long time resident of Lawrence County, spending his childhood in Richwoods, where he started school and later farmed.  Darrell was drafted to the US Army on December 2, 1965, and served as part of 3rd Infantry Division, returning to Walnut Ridge in 1967.  After returning from the military, he worked for Berra...

Billy H. Lancaster, 90, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born January 15, 1932, to Roy and Maudie Lancaster. Billy enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, and loved to fix things in his garage. He was an Army Veteran that served in the Korean War. Billy was a member of the Masonic Lodge in South Bend, IN. He did masonary work in construction, was the owner and operator of Oak Grove Realty and Lancaster construction, and co-owner of The Boot Store for 55 years. Billy...

Ruth Ann Prater, 79, of Paragould, passed away September 19, 2022.  She was born December 27, 1942, in Leachville, Arkansas, to W. Olan and Winnie Fay Wilson.  Ruth Ann was raised in the Leachville area.  She was a beautician at The Hair Loft, where she still worked two days a week until last year when her health declined.  Ruth Ann loved her clients and thought of the girls at The Hair Loft as her family.  She had a heart of gold and loved unconditionally. ...

Cloyce “Jim” James Light, 73, of Chamois and Strain Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning on September 14, 2022, at his home in Chamois, MO. He was born in Walnut Ridge, AR, on July 18, 1949, to the late Emma Nell Simpson-Light and Joseph Warner Light. Cloyce grew up in the Light community with his grandma, grandpa, and cousins and later moved with his parents to St. Louis, visiting Light, Arkansas, every week. In his younger days you could find Cloyce working with...

Curtis Wayne Griffin, Sr., 79, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  He was born November 14, 1942, in Light, Arkansas, to Carl and Ollie Griffin.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pauline Crockett (Andrew), Frona Garner, and Bernice Adams (James); and brothers-in-law, Albert Holt and Jim Lenderman. Survivors include his sons, Curtis Griffin, Jr., Scott Griffin, and Brian Griffin; daughters, Tracy Bailey and Sara Griffin; sisters, Carline...

Roger Bobo, 66, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born March 13, 1956, to Norris and Laverne Bobo. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time at his place at the lake with his family. He also enjoyed dancing with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren, his dogs, and his famous garden and canning his vegetables. He retired from the  ASU farm after 20 years. Roger was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 17...

Mrs. Diana Jean Ray, 74, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at home with her loved ones close by. Diana was born in Paragould on July 16, 1948, to William and Loveda Taylor. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1966 and married Wyman Ray on June 10, 1966. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church for many years. Diana graduated in 1978, from LPN school at Delta Vo Tech and from there worked over 20 years at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. Later, she worked for the...