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,…
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Mary Jo Anderson
Mary Jo Anderson, 93, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2024, at her home. Mary was born on August 31, 1930, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mrs. Anderson was a member of First Baptist Church in Wake Village,…
Man Convicted Last Year Of Murdering Girlfriend In Texarkana Has Allegedly Killed Prison Cellmate
AMARILLO, Texas–A man sentenced to life last year for strangling his girlfriend to death in her Texarkana apartment has allegedly killed his cellmate at a Texas prison unit in Amarillo, according to an unofficial source with knowledge of the investigation.…
Hipolito Lopez Olvera
Mr. Hipolito Lopez Olvera, 77, passed away January 5, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born in Mexico on August 11, 1947, to Adrian and Maria Lopez. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,…
Anita Louise Burson Owens
Anita Louise Burson Owens, known by her loved ones as Mimi, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1939, to Troy and Virginia Marie Burson in El Dorado, Arkansas. Mimi…
Trevaughn Wiley Crowell
Trevaughn Wiley Crowell was born April 8, 2023 to the parents of Ramia Jones and Keilon Crowell in Texarkana, Texas. Trevaughn was the most happiest baby ever, all he did was smile. Everyone who has known him, knew how special…
Joe Earl Whitaker, Sr
Joe Earl Whitaker, Sr. was born on January 31. 1948 in Paris, Texas to the union of the late Sarah Dempsey Lever and Samuel V. Whitaker. Joe served his country in the United States Air Force and worked in heating…
Bruce Allen Bullard
Bruce Allen Bullard, age 67, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born on April 9, 1956, in Miller County, Arkansas.…
Howard Ray Clevenger
Howard Ray Clevenger, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 7, 2024, in Hope, Arkansas. He was born on June 1, 1943, in Zavalla, Texas, to Ray and Mary Clevenger. Mr. Howard Clevenger spent his working days as…
Cathy DiAnn Smith
Cathy DiAnn Smith, age 70, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at a hospice facility surrounded by her family. Cathy was born October 13, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and…
Donald Clark Purifoy
Donald Clark Purifoy, age 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 5, 2024. Don was born September 16, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and had been a lifetime resident. He was a faithful…
Benjamin B. Purifoy Jr
Benjamin B. Purifoy Jr., age 98, of Genoa, Arkansas, died Friday, January 5, 2024 in a local nursing center. Mr. Purifoy was born August 13, 1925 in Genoa, Arkansas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, member of the…
Daniel Curtis
Daniel Curtis, age 82, passed away at his home Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born in New Boston, TX, Daniel was the son of Garvis and Hazel Curtis. He graduated from New Boston High School as valedictorian in 1959. While in…
Betty L McDougal
Betty L McDougal, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29, 2023. Betty was born October 11, 1938, in Nash, Texas, and lived in Houston and Victoria, TX, before returning…
Coke Austin McDowell
Mr. Coke Austin McDowell, 88, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, January 4, 2024. Coke was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on August 6, 1935, to Mr. And Mrs. Edward McDowell. Services will be 2 PM Saturday January 6, 2024,…