Stories from Tuesday, April 7, 2015

James "Jim" Travillion Metz, 66, of Madison, Miss., formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, in Vicksburg, Miss. He was born on January 26, 1949, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of James Metz and Audine (Bearden) Smart. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audine Smart, and wife, Willie Jo Metz...

LaVerne Carman, 91, of Piggott, passed from this life on April 6, 2015, at the General Baptist Nursing Home. She was born January 27, 1924, to the late Charles and Mary (Foster) Gauf. She enjoyed raising a garden, her handwork of all kinds and cooking for her family...

Dois Marie Shipley, 80, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Jonesboro. She was born October 13, 1934 in Boydsville, Arkansas. Mrs. Shipley was a caretaker for individuals and a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Jonesboro. Survivors include one son, Ron (Jill) Shipley of Jonesboro; three brothers, Lois Kirklin of Kennett, Melvin (LaNell) Kirklin of Paragould and Don (Jo Ann) Kirklin of Rector, and one sister, Wanda Camp of Jonesboro. ...