TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Dell Wallace Gholson

Dell Wallace Gholson, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in a local hospital. Mr. Gholson was born December 5, 1946 in Wilson, North Carolina. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and attended the First…

Bradley Joe Chancellor

Bradley Joe Chancellor of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 41. Brad was a skilled brick mason by profession. He loved spending time with his family. It is said by everyone how Brad was…

Jessie Mae Featherson

Jessie Mae Featherson was born October, 3, 1955, in Lewisville, Arkansas to the late Helen and Jessie Hines. She gained her wings on October 18, 2023. Jessie united with West Track Baptist Church later in life. She graduated from Garland…

Cynthia Marie Bead

Cynthia Marie Bead-, 67, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2023.   Born on January 28, 1956 in Texarkana, Texas to the parentage of the late Robert Bead, Jr. and the late Rommie C. Bead…

Cynthia Marie Bead

Cynthia Marie Bead 67, of Texarkana, Arkansas gained her wings October 21, 2023. Visitation Monday, October 30, 2023 10:00-11:00 Holy Temple and Service at 11:00 AM. Burial in Nash Cemetery under direction of Jones Stuart.

Vivian Marie Allen

Vivian Marie Allen, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Wadley Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was born on May 9, 1951, in Tioga, Louisiana, to James and Zettie Beene.…

Royce Thornton

Royce “Coach” Thornton of Texarkana, Texas, was born December 9, 1940 in Longview, Texas, to Royce Sr. and Cleda Thornton. Royce was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diane Fowler. On June 29, 1963, Royce married Mary Lou…

Taylor Allen Smith

Taylor Allen Smith, age 14, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. Taylor was born November 22, 2008 in Branson, Missouri. He attended eighth grade at Arkansas Middle…

Betty Leathers

Betty Sue Leathers, age 87, of Ashdown AR, passed away on October 20, 2023, at her home. Betty was born March 8, 1936, in Wilton, AR to Rabbie and Annie Mae Brinkley. She was a retired beautician and teacher from…

Julia Ann Manor

Julia Ann Manor age 86 of New Boston, Texas passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her residence. Ms. Manor was born July 17, 1937 in Bokhoma, Oklahoma to Curtis and Essie Farmer. She was a homemaker and is preceded…