Ricky Wayne Drury

Ricky Wayne Drury, age 75 of Marmaduke, former Leachville resident, passed from this life Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Son of the late Jack and Hettie Wrather Drury, he was born in Lynn and raised in Leachville. He was a graduate of Leachville High School and worked for LA Darling Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Drury; 3 brothers, Larry Drury, Yogi Drury, and Gary Drury; and a sister Brenda Sharp.

Survivors include:

3 daughters, Linda Drury of Paragould, Catina Freeman of Lafe, and Peggy Drury of Paragould

4 brothers, Buddy Drury of Tupelo, Mississippi, Paul Drury of Arizona, Carl Drury of Paragould, and Tommy Drury of Paragould

5 sisters, Ruby Thomas of Clinton, Nina Thomas of DeSoto, Missouri, Peggy Greer of Leachville, Dorothy Akin of Leachville, and Teresa Greer of Leachville

1 grandchild, Ashlynn Drury

Ricky also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral and Cremation Service of Leachville. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com