TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Bobby Sue Tyler

Bobby Sue Tyler, 94, passed away on January 24, 2024 in a local hospital. She was born February 11, 1929 in Texarkana, Texas to Jesse and Susie Williams. She was a graduate from the Texas High class of 1946. She…

Harvey Lee Maxfield, Jr.

Harvey Lee Maxfield, Jr., 31, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, following a brief illness, surrounded by family. Lee was born on June 30, 1992, in Hope, Arkansas, to Harvey Lee Maxfield, Sr and Geri Elisa…

Linda Gail Ray

Linda Gail Ray, age 80, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in a Greenbrier Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ray was born on…

Eva Lena Cheatham

Eva Lena Cheatham, age 93, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mrs. Cheatham was born July 1, 1930 in Stephens, Arkansas. She was a member of Central Baptist Church…

Pattie Ann Walker-Crutchfield

Pattie Ann Walker-Crutchfield passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on April 22,1948, in Foreman, Arkansas, daughter to Lillian Rodgers and Morris Crutchfield. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great mother. She leaves behind, in her…

Roger Dale Drapeaux, Sr.

Roger Dale Drapeaux, Sr., age 73, of Ogden, Arkansas, went home to be with Lord and Savior on Friday, January 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Drapeaux was born on April 7, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, and lived in…

Lela Mae Reed Crowson

Lela Mae Reed Crowson, age 91 of Texarkana, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2024, at her home in Texarkana surrounded by her loving family. Lela was born in Leary, Texas on April 3,…

H. Benton Barnette, Jr.

H. Benton “Bubba” Barnette, Jr. passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was born March 27, 1945, in Tallahassee, Florida and was raised in Bastrop, Louisiana. Benton, lovingly called “Bubba” by family and dear friends,…

Martha Louise Mangum

Martha Louise Mangum, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Nina Bradley. Mrs. Mangum spent her working days at Long Star…

Richard A. Patterson

Richard A. “Ricky” Patterson, age 79, of Wake Village, Texas, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Patterson was born November 18, 1944, in Indianola, Mississippi and retired from Red River Army Depot. Ricky was a generous man…

Marilyn Aileen Follis

Marilyn Aileen Follis, age 78, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her family. Mrs. Follis was born on June 28, 1945, in Camden, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in…