TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Gary Edward Bachers

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Edward Bachers, 74, announces his passing on August 15 at his home in New Boston, Texas. He shared fifty years of marriage with his wife Gabrielle and defied all odds…

Juanita Viola Gale

Juanita V. “Nita” Gale, age 87, of Nash, Texas, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Gale was born February 17, 1936 in Nash, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of the Faith Baptist Church.…

Richard Wolfe Humber

Richard Wolfe Humber, 85, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2023. Richard was born to the late Walter P. and Lena Belle Humber on November 20, 1937, in Albany, Texas. He graduated from Albany High School, served in…

Annette Neal

Julia Annette Neal, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Neal was born February 2, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia. She…

Judy Ann Godfrey

Judy Ann Godfrey, age 78, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 14, 2023 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Godfrey was born July 1, 1945 in Texarkana, Arkansas…

Lynn Douglas Yates

Lynn Douglas Yates, 88 died peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home in Texarkana, AR. Known as Doug to his family and friends, he was born July 22, 1935, to Leonard and Mary Yates in Texarkana. He graduated…

Barbara Jean Friday

Barbara Jean Friday, age 89, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her family. Mrs. Friday was born on February 23, 1934, in…

Ke ’Morrion KeShawn Montgomery

Ke ’Morrion KeShawn Montgomery was born March 25, 2013 in Texarkana, Texas. He was a fourth grade student at Kilpatrick Elementary School in Texarkana, Arkansas. Ke ’Morrion loved basketball and his favorite team was the Golden State Warriors with his…

Shirley Marie Britt

Shirley Marie Britt was born in Ashdown, Arkansas to the late Sewell “Buster” and Bennie Harris Nelson who preceded her in death. She departed this life on August 10, 2023 in Ashdown, AR. Shirley united with St. Luke Baptist Church…

Precillar Scott

Precillar Scott was born August 24, 1935 in Ozan, Arkansas to the parents Woodson & Elizabeth Walker. Precillar accepted Christ at a early age, and served many positions in church. She loved talking about the Lord; and loved her children.…

Edmond Shack Rochelle, Jr.

Edmond S. “Shack” Rochelle, Jr., age 80, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Shack was born on January 26, 1943 to Hazel and Edmond S. Rochelle, Sr. in Texarkana, Texas. He operated the dairy farm started…

J.C. Pate

J C Pate was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, May 14, 1951, to L J and Virgie (Irvin) Pate. He passed away in his home in Oak Harbor, Washington, on August 4, 2023, surrounded by family. JC was raised in Leary,…

Richard Platt

Richard James Platt, 77, of Ashdown, passed away August 11, 2023. He was born August 19, 1945, to John Logan and Lu Marie Platt, Jr. in Lafayette, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sally Fluckey, stepdad…

Virginia “Jane Ann” Agan

Virginia Ann Agan (Jane Ann), age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023. Jane Ann was born on December 10th, 1933, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Cornelius and Bill Poyner. She was the oldest of nine children.…