TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Martha Sue Ward

Martha Sue Ward, 80, of Texarkana died on April 1, 2026. She was born July 2, 1945 to Sidney and Martha Akin in Redlick, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ward, her parents, a brother Sid Akin, two sisters Dorothy Harris, Sylvia Gotcher, and a nephew. Survivors include her brot...

Alene Elizabeth Ashley

Alene Elizabeth Ashley, age 96, of Fouke passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. Mrs. Ashley was born July 10th, 1929 in Tallulah, La. She was a homemaker and spent many years at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded…

Carl Buckley

Carl Buckley, born on September 19, 1954, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 71. A resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, James was a hard-working and kind-hearted individual, known for his honesty, generosity, and loyalty. His selfless and…

Reba Darlene Nine

Reba Darlene Nine passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Ms. Nine was born on June 13, 1949, in Texarkana, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Oretha Holcomb; her husband of 31…

Kristen Michelle Hogan

Kristen Michelle Hogan, a kind-hearted and adventurous soul, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on December 1, 1993, Kristen was a devoted and gentle individual, known for her brave spirit and humorous nature. A…

Margie Novell Long

Margie Novell Long, age 97, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at a local nursing home. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Bodcaw, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Long.…

Harry Joe Cooper

Harry Joe Cooper, age 26, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1998 in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by Joe Young, Harry Cooper, Posey Cooper, Mariea Cooper and…

Barney Jones Jr.

Barney Jones Jr., a resident of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 16, 1942, Mr. Jones was known for his kind-hearted, compassionate, and humorous nature. He was a cherished and…

Sarah Elizabeth McMichael

Sarah McMichael, 88, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1937, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to the late Bill and Edith Toombs. Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe…

Billy C. Cubbage

Billy C. Cubbage, a gentle and hard-working soul, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 20, 1942, Billy was a lifelong resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. He was known for his bravery, kind-hearted nature,…

Patsy Thorndyke

Patsy Thorndyke, born on November 12, 1946, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Mrs. Thorndyke was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas and was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by…

Hazel Lee Cowley

Hazel Lee Cowley, aged 68, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1957, in Lambert, AR. She is preceded in death by her mother Marie Nall Goodman, two sisters, Pearl Marie…