Neva (Roden) Gray
May 31, 1926 – July 30, 2025
Neva (Roden) Gray, born May 31, 1926, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 99. A devoted homemaker throughout her life, Neva poured her heart into caring for her family, who lovingly called her “Princess.” She adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren with unwavering love and cherished every moment spent with them.
Neva had a joyful spirit and loved to go places—especially when surrounded by family—and she never passed up the chance to enjoy a good meal out. In her younger years, she was an accomplished bowler and participated in a league in Jackson Parish. She also shared many happy days camping and fishing with her beloved husband Dois Lee Gray on Lake Claiborne, making memories that would be treasured for generations.
Neva is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Lowrey (Jimmie) and Patti Smith (Alton); grandchildren, Greg Blackstock, Scotty Blackstock (Gena), Amy Duck (Patrick),Tena Stevenson (Randall) and Pam (Thomas) Blackstock; great-grandchildren, Samantha Rich (Jake), Shelby Chandler (Connor), James Gregory Lebrun, Trevor Blackstock, Cam Blackstock, Colby Duck (Reagan), Colin Duck (Katelyn), Audrey Duck, Sawyer Stevenson and Thiessen Stevenson; great-great grandchildren, Emersyn Rich, Eli Chandler, Jordyn Duck, Wesley Duck and Wyatt Duck.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rufus R. Roden; mother, Elvie Roden Walsworth; husband, Dois Lee Gray; and grandson, Jeff Blackstock.
The funeral service was held at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery near Jonesboro under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers were Cam Blackstock, Greg Blackstock, Scotty Blackstock, Trevor Blackstock, Connor Chandler, Colby Duck, Colin Duck, Patrick Duck, Jake Rich, Randall Stevenson and Sawyer Stevenson.
Christopher A. Moore
July 10, 1952 – July 25, 2025
Christopher A. Moore received his heavenly wings on July 25th at the age of 73 years old. A Life Celebration service was held on Saturday, August 2nd at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro with Interment immediately following in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.
Theotis “Peg” Bradley
July 15, 1951 – July 30, 2025
After being born on July 15, 1951, Theotis “Peg” Bradley went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025. Friends, family, and well-wishers are invited to convene at 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, for a Public Viewing at the Paradise Building in Jonesboro.
The Life Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 4th, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Hodge, with Interment following at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Saline. LA>