Anthony Morgan
Anthony Morgan, affectionately known as “Ant,” left us all too soon on August 19, 2023, at the age of 27 due to a brain aneurysm. His vibrant spirit and warm heart touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark…
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David Campbell
David Campbell, age 66, of Avery, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Mr. Campbell was born August 13, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Alfred and Ester Campbell, the youngest of his siblings. Inside his hard exterior, he was…
James Richard Wilson
Dr. James Richard Wilson, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. James was born on November 7, 1932 in Fulton, Arkansas to Ben A. Wilson and Ruthe Wilson. He spent his working days as a…
Margaret Diane Wingfield
Margaret Diane Wingfield, age 77, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wingfield was born February 20, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was a Christian and the owner of Thompson Builders. She…
Kelly Eugene Adkinson
U.S. Veteran Kelly Eugene Adkinson, 81, of Saratoga, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2023. Mr. Adkinson was born on May 28, 1942, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Mr. Adkinson loved his family and was…
Ralph “Pete” Andrew Rowland
Ralph Andrew “Pete” Rowland, age 83, of the Genoa Central Community, departed his mortal body Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Rowland was born on October 12, 1939, in Burnet, Texas. He was retired…
Roosevelt Dixon
Mr. Roosevelt Dixon 87, was born to the parents of Mert Dixon and Evie Dixon on December 26, 1935 in Hooks, Texas. Roosevelt gained his wings on Friday, August 18, 2023. Roosevelt loved his family, hunting and listening to the…
Jerry Louis Henderson
Jerry Louis Henderson was born November 15, 1952 to the parents of Eldora Henderson and the late Johnny Polk. He was one of ten children. Jerry was a loving father, uncle, and a friend to all. He loved music, dancing…
Bowie County Failed Jail Inspection Following July Escapes
TEXARKANA, Texas–The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has placed Bowie County on its list of non-compliant jails following an inspection triggered by the escapes of two men in July who were on the loose for more than six hours before…
Police and Fire Calls for Service August 18th & August 19th
Time Agency Type Address 00:01:15 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT UNKNOWN 1023 COLLEGE DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:05:18 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE A/O 4545 COWHORN CREEK ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:08:09 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOTS FIRED 3301 WOOD STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75503…
Police and Fire Calls for Service August 16th- August 17th
Time Agency Type Address 00:03:43 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT THEFT J/O 5100 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:04:56 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT CHECK PROPERTY 418 WALTON DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:08:09 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS TEXAS BLVD / 3RD 00:09:41…
Melba Jean Kruse Johnson
Melba Jean Kruse Johnson age 90, of Simms, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. She was born April 5, 1933, in Simms, Texas to Gussie and Gladys Kruse. Mrs. Johnson spent her working days as…
Harald Brock-Jones
U.S. Veteran Harold Brock-Jones, age 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in a local hospice facility surrounded by his family. Mr. Brock-Jones was born on January 1, 1940, in Steyr, Austria. He was a retired paint and…
Media Diann Culver
Media Diann Culver, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Culver was born on January 23, 1944, in Texarkana,…
Larry Don Pate
Larry Pate, age 66, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Hearn, Texas. Mr. Pate was born on March 25, 1957 in Paris, Texas to Jessie and Ruby Pate. Larry spent his working days as a…