TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Billy Wayne McDowell

Billy Wayne McDowell, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Billy was born on October 4, 1935, to Floyd and Allie McDowell in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson (Carson Guy Thomason), three…

Dreyden Miller Glover

Dreyden Miller Glover, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born on August 26, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas to Chelsea Ross and Dwight Glover. He was known by family and friends to be the sweetest, most perfect child;…

Hong Thi Nguyen

Hong Thi Nguyen, age 68, of Texarkana, Arkansas died Saturday, January 20, 2024, in a local hospital. Mrs. Nguyen was born October 21, 1955, in Vung Tau, Vietnam. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church.…

Jim Rice

Jim Rice, 70, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany to Earl and Ina Mae Rice. Jim dedicated his life to pouring into the lives of young people…

Joe K Henry

Mr. Joe K Henry, 87 of Nash, TX passed away Sunday January 14, 2024. Joe was born on July 9, 1936 in Bluff City, AR to John A. and Beulah Henry. He graduated from Laneburg High School. He married the…

Harold David Ritchardson

U.S. Veterian Harold David Ritchardson aka “Mr. R.” passed on January 11, 2024. He was born in Ada Oklahoma in 1931. Served in the Army during World War II. Worked for the Texarkana Gazette as the circulation manager. He then…

Nancy Faye Carlow

In loving memory of Nancy Faye Carlow, born on April 27, 1944, in Maud, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on January 13, 2024 at her home. A cherished soul, her kindness and warmth touched the lives of many. Nancy…

James Pickering

James Pickering, 84, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 13, 2024. James was born on June 28, 1939, in Texarkana, TX. to Nettie and Ivey Pickering. He graduated from Liberty-Eylau and spent his days working as a rancher and…

Janie Frances Cunningham

Mrs. Janie Frances Cunningham, age 94, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024. Janie was born March 24, 1929, in Fouke, Arkansas, and has been a lifetime resident of Miller County. She was…

Ruth Clair Hamilton Hechler

Ruth Clair Hamilton Hechler was among her children when she passed away on January 11, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 28, 1937 in Galveston, Texas. She was a military spouse and in addition…

Robert “Bob” Clyde Odom

U.S. Veteran Robert “Bob” Clyde Odom, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Odom was born on January 23, 1950, in Campbell Hill, Illinois. He was a retired carpenter and a…

Abdul Rauf Razaq

Abdul Rauf Razaq, age 70, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in a local hospital. Mr. Razaq was born July 15, 1953, in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was a member…

Steven Stuart

Steven Stuart was born June 24,1966, in Chicago, IL to Eddie Hawthorne and Ora Stuart. He passed away at the age of 57, on December 6, 2023. Steve was kind in nature and warm in spirit. He was always willing…

Sheila K. Lynn

Chef Sheila K. Lynn, age 63, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Fouke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in a Dallas Hospital surrounded by her family. Sheila was born May 6, 1960 in Chico,…