TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Elizabeth Ann Whittenburg

Elizabeth Ann Whittenburg, age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed from this life peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Whittenburg was born on October 16, 1941, in Texarkana, Texas, and was…

Louise Richarson

Louise Richarson, age 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Richardson was born June 22, 1932, in New Boston, Texas, and lived in Texarkana…

Lucy Faye Trout

Lucy Faye Trout, 83, of Irving, Texas passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1940, to Katie Mae and W. E. Collins in Texarkana, AR. After graduating from Hooks High School, she married the love…

John Allen Gross

John Allen Gross, 70, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. John was born on December 3, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas High School before continuing…

Mary Ruth Pickard

Mrs. Mary Ruth Pickard, also known as Momma, Sis, Mary Ruth, Granny, and YaYa, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Pickard was born June 29, 1934, in Ashdown, Arkansas, grew…

Nita Faye Collier

Nita Faye Collier, affectionately known as “Gigi,” passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on August 5, 1946. Nita was a sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her memory will forever be cherished…

Kenneth Doyle Bowman

Kenneth Doyle Bowman, age 60, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Wadley Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to Kenneth and Barbara Bowman. Mr. Kenneth Bowman spent his working days…

Roger Lewis Burtchell

Roger Lewis Burtchell, 76, died on April 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on December 27, 1947, during a historic snowstorm in Queens, NY. He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island, NY, and attended the…

Margaret Chandler

Mrs. Margaret Chandler, age 93, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Chandler was born August 28, 1930, in Miller County, Arkansas, and had lived there her entire life. She was a charter member of…

Max L. Vaughan

Max L. Vaughan August 11, 1928 – April 21, 2024 Max Leigh Vaughan, 95, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. Max was born to Henry and Margie Vaughan on August 11, 1928, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Max graduated from…

Rosetta “Rosie” Franks

Rosetta “Rosie” Franks, 89, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born August 30, 1934, to George and Nora White in Brushton, New York. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband James Franks, and…

Lavern Caudle Cochran

Lavern Caudle Cochran left this world peacefully, joining her Savior on April 19th, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1928, in Maud, TX, the middle child of twelve to Ernest and Nettie Caudle. Lavern married L.C. Cochran on January…

Nina Lou Farmer

Nina Farmer, age 78, of Nash, TX, passed away in her home on April 19, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1945. Nina is remembered for her enormous love, not only for her family but for her Heavenly Father…

Edward B Sharpe

U.S. Veteran Edward B Sharpe, 91, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1932, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to William and Willie Sharpe. Edward served in the United…