TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Curtis Wayne Baird

Curtis Wayne Baird, 55, of Fouke Arkansas, died December 28th, 2025 at his home from heart failure. His funeral services will be Thursday, January 8th at 2:00PM at Fairland Holiness Church under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown. Curtis was…

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…

Ailany Hernandez Vargas

Ailany Hernandez Vargas falleció el 6 de diciembre de 2025. Nació el 13 de diciembre de 2024. Residente de Texarkana, Texas, Ailany será recordada con cariño por su corta pero significativa vida. La misa de entierro cristiano se llevará a…

Everett Schrum

With great sadness the Schrum family is announcing the passing of Everett Dale Schrum, 74, on March 25, 2026. During the last week of his life which he spent at hospice Everett was surrounded by his many friends and family members. Born on July 2, 1950 in Hammond, Indiana to Peter Nicholas Jr. and C...

Betty Wharton

Betty G. Wharton, beloved resident of Nash, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of the place she knew and loved. Born on September 2, 1938, Betty lived a life marked by faith, love, and steady strength.She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Kenneth D. Smith

Kenneth D. Smith, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away March 30,2026, at Christus St. Michael Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1949, to Noel and Mary Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pamela Smith and his sister, Jeanni Lauffer. He is survived by his son, James Slider an...