TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Effie J. Ates

Effie J. Ates, age 92, of Houston, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Mrs. Ates was born in Marthaville, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and a member of The Sanctuary Church…

Vivian Kennedy

Vivian Kennedy, 76, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on March 6, 2024 at her home. She was born July 16, 1947 to Daniel and Geneva Renaue in Blakely, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her…

Michael Roy Shelby

Michael Roy Shelby, 71, of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Michael was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 7, 1952, to James and Virginia Shelby. He was a lifelong resident…

Jonisha Nicole Mosley

Life Reflections Order of Service Jonisha Nicole Mosley was a strong loveable woman. She feared no one, but God. There was never a stranger she met because she knew some of everybody. Hearing her laugh and being in her presence…

Gary Cardell Noble

Gary Cardell Noble was born September 24, 1976, to Carolyn Noble and the late John Lee James. Gary departed this life Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 47. Gary will be remembered as someone with a joyful and…

Joe Miles Jr.

Bro. Joe Miles, Jr. was born on December 22, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas to the Parentage of JOE And Leona Miles , Sr. He dedicated his life to God and affiliated with Westlawn Missionary Baptist Church. He Graduated from Dunbar…

Donald Smith

Mr. Donald Smith was born to the late Jesse Smith Sr. and Casille Smith on December 30, 1968. He was a graduate of James Madison High School in Dallas, TX. He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1987…

Patsy Sharon Crittenden

Patsy Sharon Crittenden, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 17, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Frank and Letitia Bowerman. Mrs. Crittenden spent…

Michael Roy Shelby

Michael Roy Shelby, 71, of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Michael was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 7, 1952, to James and Virginia Shelby. He was a lifelong resident…

Alvis Wayne Golden

Alvis Wayne Golden of Wake Village, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2024, at a local hospital. Mr. Golden was born June 15th, 1951, in Texarkana, Texas. He retired from Windstream phone company with over 40 years of experience. He…