Stories from Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Raymond Ellise Hood, 71 of Rector, passed from this life on Thursday April 10, 2014, at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on August 3, 1942, in Bowling Green, Ky. to William Doc Hood and Mammie (Baskeville) Hood. Raymond was of the General Baptist belief, and worked as a truck driver. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends...

Grace Bristol, 101 of Chandler, Ariz., passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014. Grace was born in Piggott on August 2, 1912, to Ira W. and Cora Harlan. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Harry Mason Bristol and her son, Harry Mason Bristol II...