Obituary for Gerald (Jerry) Wesson Dupy

Gerald (Jerry) Wesson Dupy was born June 27, 1945 in Memphis, Tenn. to parents Floyd Homer Dupy and Annie Laurie (Rutland) Dupy. He departed this life Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Berryville, Ark., at the age of 71.

Jerry was well known throughout the area as an award-winning writer, photographer and editor at various publications, including the Yellville Mountain Echo, the Ozark Mountaineer, Eureka Springs Times Echo, and most recently, Carroll County News. He was, at one time, the owner of Penguin Graphics in Eureka Springs, and worked at Wheeler Printing in Eureka Springs as well. Jerry also served on the Carroll County Library board of directors and the Carroll County Country Club board of directors.

As a young man, he studied journalism at Memphis State and landed his first job as a photo journalist at the Memphis Press Scimiter before joining the U.S. Navy in 1966. Jerry married Paula Rae Geear on Oct. 14, 1967 in Memphis while serving in the Navy and the couple resided in both Hawaii and Washington, D.C. until his discharge in 1970. He returned to his passion for journalism, once again at the Memphis Press Scimiter, before making a move to Arkansas where he pursued his craft in earnest, turning his talents into a rewarding career.

On April 30, 2010, at the age of 65, Jerry retired from Carroll County News to his farm at Urbanette.

He is survived by his wife Paula, of the home, two nieces, many former newspaper colleagues, and a host of dear friends.

A celebration of life may be planned for a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016