TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Curtis Taylor

Curtis Taylor, 81, of Texarkana passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945 to William Lee Taylor, Sr and Gertrude Mary Taylor in Austin, Texas. Curtis was a precious soul and never met a stranger. He loved to laugh. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers William ...

Patsy Nell Bricker

Patsy Nell Bricker, age 91, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Mrs. Bricker was born on September 9, 1934, in Bright Star, Arkansas to Nellie Bowen Smith and Otis Carson Smith. Patsy was a devoted retired educator who spent her career teaching ...

Lana Carol Rehkopf

Lana Carol Rehkopf, 74, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 28, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Lenetta and Earl Boddie. Lana lived a life centered on love, family, and simple joys. She built a successf...

Ernest Baugh

Ernest Edward Baugh, 79, passed away on March 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength.Ernest was born on August 25, 1946, in Naples, Texas, to B.T. Baugh and Jewel Baugh. He lived a life centered on his faith, his family, and the simple joys found in everyday moments.Ern...

Diana Buroker Morriss

.Diana Buroker Morriss, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed into her Savior’s presence, Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at in-patient services of Hospice of Texarkana. She was born February 22, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, a daughter of the late Leo Ray Buroker and Caroline “Carolyn” Curry Buroker. Diana...

Geneva G “Tena” Bowen

Geneva G. Bowen, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family and community. Born on May 21, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas, Geneva lived a life centered on what mattered most to her — her family, her faith, and the relationships she...

Samuel E. Crane

Samuel “Sam” Crane, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Sam was born on August 21, 1943, to his parents, Malcom and Helen Crane. Sam was a retired postman, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and a Mason. He enjoyed fishing and camping ...

Karen Lynne George

Karen was born on June 8, 1961, and was a resident of Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be held at East Funeral Home, 2807 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas, on March 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm at East Memorial Chapel, 2807 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas....