Louis Edward Coleman
Louis Edward Coleman went home to be with Lord, November 13, 2023, after a long illness. Louis was born on November 25, 1943, in Rosston, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Ola Mae Hopson Coleman. He was one of twelve…
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Calvin Stewart, Sr.
Calvin Stewart, Sr. was born February 28, 1926 in Antioch, Arkansas. He was one of five children born to the late Tommie and Ellen Stewart. Due to the death of his father, a 6 year old boy became the head of the…
William T. Barber Jr.
William T. Barber, Jr., age 72, of Texarkana Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Hospice of Texarkana’s Care Center. Mr. Barber was born March 20, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He retired from…
James Ray Francis
James Ray Francis, 83, was born on September 27, 1940. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Kelley (Gary), Tessa Ray (Rodney). James had two grandsons, Jacob Edwards and Matthew Ray (Nicole),…
Ida Ruth
Ida Ruth was born on January 15, 1954 in Texarkana, Texas to Ruth L. Hunter and Lewis Thomas Pearson. Ida known as “Patsy Joe”, was the third of eleven siblings which included Leo Holmes, Walter Holmes, Quincy Hunter, twins Willie…
Jennifer Harvey
Jennifer Harvey, 47, passed away on November 11, 2023. Jennifer was born on May 10, 1976, to LaDonna Taylor and John Harvey in Lufkin, Texas. Jennifer, Jenn, or GeeGee, as she was known by loved ones, was a warrior. She…
Carol Francis Gauntt
Carol Francis Gauntt, 85, of Maud, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at a local hospital. Carol was born on February 9, 1938, in the College Hill Community in Bowie County, Texas, to Hermans and Estelle Hawkins. She…
Willie “Louise” Hanna
Willie Louise (Cox) Hanna, age 93, of Simms, Texas passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hanna was born on November 21, 1929, in Simms, Texas to Willie and Ella Irene Cox.…
Tyler Peeples
Tyler Peeples, 42, of Texarkana Texas passed away on November 10, 2023. Tyler was born on July 1, 1981, to Cindy and Robert Peeples. He had many friends that he loved dearly. He was tough on the outside, but a…
Victor Hlavinka
Victor Hlavinka, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 11, 1936, to Jos. C. and Annie Hruby Hlavinka in East Bernard, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Suzy McCurdy…
Billy Mearl Page
Billy Mearl Page, age 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Page was born July 26, 1942 in Texarkana, Arkansas and was a retired sheet rock finisher. He was preceded in death by his…
Jerry Lynn Townsend
U.S. Veteran Jerry Lynn Townsend, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Townsend was born December 5, 1949 in Texarkana,…
Halo Angel Chenell Daniels
Baby Halo Angel Chenell Daniels was born on November 4, 2023, sleeping in the arms of Jesus. She was born to Darrel Daniels and Kenya Wiggins both of Texarkana. Halo is survived by her parents Darrel Daniels and Kenya Wiggins;…
Richard Davis
Richard “Skip” Albert Davis, Jr. was born on September 11, 1937 in Joliet, Illinois. He died peacefully on November 6, 2023 in Texarkana, Texas. Skip graduated from Plainfield High School. He went to Beloit College, where he was a member…
Vivian Marlar
Vivian Marlar passed away at 77 years of age on Monday, November 6 in the hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Marlar was born Ona Vivian McDowell on September 11, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas to Edward and Dorothy McDowell.…