TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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David Ellis Pruitt

David Ellis Pruitt, age 86, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2024, at his home in Texarkana, Arkansas, surrounded by his family. Mr. Pruitt was a lifetime resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. He…

James Fowler

James Fowler, age 83, of New Boston, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Fowler was born April 4, 1940, in West Monroe, Louisiana to Sam Jr. and Pat Fowler. He was retired from Red River…

Anita Long Parkerson

Anita Long Parkerson of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home. She was 71 years old. Anita was born May 1, 1952, in Arcola, Mississippi to Jamie and E.L. Long. She graduated from Greenville High…

James Scott Robertson

James Scott Robertson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. James was born on July 23, 1945, in Pasadena, California to James and Betty Robertson. Funeral Arrangements are pending. Chapelwood Funeral Home, Nash, TX in charge…

Mary Lavoyce Alvey

Mary Lavoyce Alvey, age 82, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Alvey was born on November 4, 1941, in Edcouch, Texas. She was a…

Lee Authur Sands, Jr

Lee Authur Sands, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home. He was 75. Lee was born on November 8, 1948, in Commerce, Texas to Lee Authur and Nannie Pearl Shirley Sands.…

Nettie Evelyn Black

Nettie Evelyn Black, age 98, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Black was born in Texarkana, Texas, on October 18, 1925. She was a…

Quincy A. Collins Sr.

Quincy A. Collins Sr., 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024. Mr. Collins was born on November 4, 1941, in Texarkana, Texas, to Arteria T. and Clarence Collins. Quincy graduated from Dunbar High School and soon after…

Frances Bush

Frances Bush, age 89, passed away on February 11, 2024, in a local hospital. She was born in Bodcaw, AR on August 13, 1934, to Carl and Marcia Goodwin. Frances retired from GTE Corp. with 40 years of service. She…

AnnaMary (Graham) Lindsey

AnnaMary (Graham) Lindsey, age 81, of New Boston, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to George Elroy and Rose Marie Graham. Mrs. Lindsey spent her working days as…

Thelma Lois (May) Shaver

Thelma Lois (May) Shaver, age 91, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Shaver was born on December 26, 1932, in Norphlett, Arkansas to Harry and Florence May. She was a homemaker,…