TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Sara Ellen Davis

Sara Ellen Davis, 57, of Maud, Texas passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born June 10, 1966 to Charles and Mary Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Thomas Armstrong. She was a member…

Elanda “Teddy” Callahan

Elanda “Teddy” Callahan passed away February 8, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law Herbert Jr. & Nichole Callahan: grandchildren; Alexis Bell, Jazmyn, Tytis, and Novah Callahan: great grandchild: Matryx Williams: nephew Rodney Patterson. Elanda…

Beth Morris

Beth Morris, 100, a native of Texarkana, died of natural causes Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a short stay at Christus St Michael Hospital. Addie Beth Lamb was born November 15, 1923, to Hugh L. Lamb and Adelaide (Hinton) Lamb,…

Jeffe Marilyn Dunn

Jeffe Marilyn Dunn, born May 31, 1936, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Dunn, and their daughter, Beth Malia. Jeffe leaves behind her twin daughters, Melody Johnson,…

Sue Ann Abney

Sue Ann Abney, age 64, of Texarkana, TX transitioned peacefully to the heavenly realm while surrounded by loved ones on February 22nd, 2024. Sue, known affectionately by many nicknames, including Susie Q, Suebee, and Suesa, was born in Albuquerque, NM…

L. C. Henry

Thank You. The Henry Family would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the support, encouraging words, and thoughts and prayers. This is a true testament of how our Dad touched the heart of many people. From The Family…

Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams was born in Douglassville, Texas on September 1, 1965. He is the son of Roxie A. Williams and the late B.A. Williams, Sr. He united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership…

John Wayne Jacobs

John Wayne Jacobs, 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at his home in Wake Village, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and a life rich in accomplishments and relationships. John Wayne Jacobs was born…

David Scurlock

David Scurlock passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 69 at his residence in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 31, 1954, in Long Beach, California to Oran and Frances Scurlock.…

Gayla Ann Turner

Gayla Ann Turner, age 68, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1955, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Weldon Eugene and Othal Turner. Ms.…

Bettye Jean Day Burnett

Bettye Jean Day Burnett, age 93, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Burnett was born January 17, 1931 in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from Bryce’s Pie Shop and the Diamond Spear…

Kimberly “Kim” Dickerson Kempf

Kimberly Dickerson Kempf was born February 22, 1974 in Atlanta, Texas to the parents of the late Grover Dickerson, Jr. and Maurine Dickerson. Kimberly attended and graduated from Linden-Kildare CISD in Linden, Texas. Kim loved life, her family, and extended…