Stories from Monday, July 17, 2017

Bruce Andrew Wright was born August 9, 1935, in Piggott, Ark., the son of Herbert Sr. and Ettie (Allman) Wright, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were one grandchild and two brothers, Paul and Kenneth Wright. Bruce passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his home in Sister Lakes, Mich., surrounded by his family...

William Dee Moore, Sr., 83, of Rector, Ark., passed away July 13, 2017 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. Mr. Moore was a service station owner and mechanic. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW Paper-Poyner Post. He was of the Church of Christ Faith...

Melba Delois (Hosea) Purl, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away July 11, 2017, at her home in Piggott. She was born on March 13, 1936, at St Francis, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Ollie O. and Sara H. (Creek) Hosea. She is survived by her children, Chery Andrews of Piggott, Suzann and Leroy Simplot of Piggott, William Marshall Purl, Jr. ...

Fredith Inelta Gower, 77, of Bono, Ark., formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed away July 16, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on May 26, 1940, in Wynne, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Dallard and Beddie (Vine) Choate...