TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Barbara Evelyn Stevens

In Loving Memory of Barbara Evelyn “Memaw” Stevens Evelyn Stevens, died on November 18, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 23, 1935, in Ore City, Texas, Evelyn’s journey was one of…

Charles Edward Brassell

Charles Edward Brassell age 73 of Simms, Texas passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 in his home. Mr. Brassell was born August 29, 1950 to James and Mary Ann Brassell in Dallas, Texas. He was retiring after many years from…

Willella Joyce Falls

Willella Joyce Falls, age 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1935, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, to Mace and Ozella Brown. Mrs. Falls spent years as a radio announcer under the…

Howell ‘Buddy’ Hudgeons

Howell “Buddy” Hudgeons departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Buddy was born on November 22, 1933, in his grandmother’s home in Miller Community near Foreman, Arkansas.…

Gloria Brown Thomas

Gloria Brown Thomas, 91, of Texarkana passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1932, to Vernon Lafayette and Lucy Hill Brown in McGehee, Arkansas. She was a member of First Baptist Church Texarkana and was…

Carolyn Sue Whitney

Carolyn Sue Mauldin Whitney, age 81, of Hooks, Texas, gained her wings on Friday, November 17,2023 in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on September 24, 1942, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Francis Lawrence Mauldin and…

Mark Douglas Youngblood

Mark Douglas Youngblood, 58, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home with family after a lengthy illness. Mark was born January 27, 1965 in Texarkana, Texas and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. Mark was a longtime,…

Mable Lora Alderson

Mable Lora Irene Alderson went home on November 17, 2023, at the age of 78. Mable’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was her family, who she devoted her entire life to. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Don Alderson…

Geneva Brown

Geneva Ann Brown, age 73, of Queen City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Michael Hospital. Geneva was born on June 16, 1950 in Gladewater, Texas to Willie and Climmie Owens. She spent her working days…

Johnnie Roach

Johnnie Lee Roach, age 94, of Redwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at The Magnolia Assisting Living. Johnnie was born on May 29, 1929, in Quanah, Texas to Ed Sr. and Zadie Roach. Mr. Roach spent his…

Dorothy Louise Slaten

Dorothy Louise Slaten, 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on November 17, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Hope, Arkansas, to Robert and Nellie Pearl Wilson. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Tabernacle in Queen City, Texas.…

Louise Gardner Auld

Louise Stone Gardner of Maud, Texas departed this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home. Ms. Gardner was born on February 10, 1940 in Glenwood, Arkansas to Jess and Caroline Stone. She lived a full life, living in…

Lucious LaMont Harris

Lucious LaMont Harris was born May 15, 1957 to the late William Lucious & Gertude Harris in Los Angeles, CA. His parents later moved to Ohio where he went to school at Chamanabe High School Ohio and joined the US…