TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Vernice Pauline Smith

Vernice Pauline Smith, age 99, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, in a local nursing center, Mrs. Smith was born September 20, 1924 in Negley, Texas. She was a retired dietician and member of the Heritage Church. She…

Jerry Dwain Balmain

Jerry Dwain Balmain, 73, of Hooks, Texas passed away on June 24, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born August 16, 1950, to Dwain and Barbara Balmain in Bowie County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents…

Edna Jean Mathis

Edna Jean “Mamaw” Mathis, age 55, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mathis was born on February 20, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. Edna was a homemaker, Christian,…

Lucille Trotter Cook

Lucille Trotter Cook was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1949. She married her childhood sweetheart, Stan Cook (Texarkana, AR) whom she knew from her summers spent at Epworth in Ludington,…

Billy Edward Harris

Billy Edward Harris passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in Texarkana, TX. Born July 26, 1935, Billy was patriotic, deeply religious, and loved his family. He was a long-time member of the Hillcrest Baptist church where he…

Ilias Bourdaras

Ilias Bourdaras, 78, of Texarkana, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born October 5, 1946, to George and Despina Bourdaras in Greece. He is preceded in death by his parents; children, Natalina Despina and Elias Bourdaras; brother,…

Debra Kay Pate

Debra Kay Pate, age 67, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Hospice of Texarkana after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 1956, in Texarkana, Texas. She was a wonderful and…

Linda Sue Addington

Linda Sue Addington, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Cornerstone surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1939, in Ben Lomond, Arkansas to Silas and Effie Carver. Mrs. Addington…

Dottie Jean Kelley

Dottie Jean Kelley, age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Kelley was born on June 6, 1935, in Bruce, MS. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was a…

Michael Rodney Stone

Michael Rodney Stone, age 65, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born on January 31, 1959, and loved by parents Ed and Sarah Stone. Rodney, as he was known, was a resident of Texarkana, Texas, and…

Marilyn Range

On March 20, 1948, a beautiful flower was born to proud parents of Mert and Evie Dixon, she was raised in Hooks, Texas until she relocated to Florida. She was raised there and continued her education, during this time, she…

Bobby Lee Rowden

Bobby Lee Rowden was born August 6, 1955, to the late Lamar Rowden and Wilma Rowden. He departed life June 12, 2024. Bobby was united in marriage to Charlesetta Rowden, March 1, 2007. Bobby attended the New Boston School District.…

Portia Kim Adkins

Portia Kim Adkins, age 70, went to heaven on June 16, 2024. Kim was born on August 18, 1953, in Grand Saline, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Adkins, father, Porter Adkins, and brother-in-law Royce…