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Johnny Williams was born in Douglassville, Texas on September 1, 1965. He is the son of Roxie A. Williams and the late B.A. Williams, Sr. He united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership…

John Wayne Jacobs, 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at his home in Wake Village, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and a life rich in accomplishments and relationships. John Wayne Jacobs was born…

David Scurlock passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 69 at his residence in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 31, 1954, in Long Beach, California to Oran and Frances Scurlock.…

Gayla Ann Turner, age 68, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1955, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Weldon Eugene and Othal Turner. Ms.…

Bettye Jean Day Burnett, age 93, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Burnett was born January 17, 1931 in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from Bryce’s Pie Shop and the Diamond Spear…

Kimberly Dickerson Kempf was born February 22, 1974 in Atlanta, Texas to the parents of the late Grover Dickerson, Jr. and Maurine Dickerson. Kimberly attended and graduated from Linden-Kildare CISD in Linden, Texas. Kim loved life, her family, and extended…

Shirley Ann Shilling, 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1946, in Nashville, AR. to Victor and Alice Stone. Shirley graduated from Fairview High School in Camden, AR. in 1964,…

Shirley Ann Shilling, 78, of Texarkana passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, peacefully at her home. There will be a visitation Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Texarkana Funeral Home Texas from 4:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M.

Mary Ann Higginbotham Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on February 17, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 73. Born July 18, 1950, in Texarkana, Texas, Mary Ann leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness,…

Patricia Lynn Oglesby “ Patti Cox”, 65, of Texarkana passed away February 15, 2024. She was born February 15, 1959 to Herbert and Joyce Cox in Texarkana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Randy Oglesby, brother Timmy…

James “Jim” Scott Robertson was called to his heavenly home on February 14, 2024, in Texarkana Texas. He was 78 years old and his Legacy of love will be carried on through his loving family, His wife Sharyn of 57…

Lory Blene Emfinger, age 50, of Fouke, Arkansas died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in a Little Rock hospital. Lory was born August 8, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker…

Benjamin J. “Benny” Cornelius, 76, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1947, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Thomas and Mary Cornelius. Benny established the Libert-Eylau Volunteer Fire Department in 1978 and served…

U.S. Veteran James Vance Scott, a lifetime resident of the Pleasant Grove Community, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born August 29, 1928, in Texarkana, Texas, to Homer and Iva Marie Scott. He…

William Scott Brower Jr. age 70, of Nash, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his residence in Nash, Texas. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Scott and Benne Brower. He was preceded…