Stories from Friday, April 1, 2016

Roy Raymond Hill, 76, of Paragould, Ark., passed away on March 29, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mr. Hill was born on August 7, 1939, in Waynes County, Mo., to the late Seth and Martha (Acup) Hill. Mr. Hill farmed for 42 years and was an avid hunter...

Hughy Bland, 62, of Hickoria, Ark., passed away April 1, 2016, at home. Born November 27, 1953, in Piggott, Mr. Bland was a lifelong family farmer who enjoyed hunting, camping, and gun collecting. He was a deacon and proud to be a member who worked tirelessly at Smith Chapel Church in Boydsville. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and grandfather who will be missed by all...