Andy Frank McPherson
U.S. Veteran Andy Frank McPherson, age 89 of New Boston, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in a local hospital. Mr. McPherson was born August 20, 1933 in Hooks, Texas to Loren and Bernice McPherson. He was retired from…
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Anita Sterling-Dyer
On May 24, 2023, Anita Louise Sterling-Dyer, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 75. Anita was born on August 19, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico. She spent her childhood years in Roswell and…
Betty Jean Nix
Mrs. Betty Jean Russell Nix, age 94, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Nix was born February 25, 1929, in Doddridge, Arkansas, and had lived most of…
Shirley Elder
Shirley A. Elder, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, in a local hospital. Mrs. Elder was born June 15, 1938. She was a hairdresser for many years and owned her own shop, Shirley’s Hair Fashion. She…
T.L.L. Temple Foundation and Texas Pioneer Foundation Co-Fund Grant to Texas A & M University – Texarkana
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) and the Texas Pioneer Foundation recently awarded a five-year $1,137,835 grant to Texas A&M University – Texarkana (TAMUT) to work on building a teacher pipeline to help address the teacher shortage, a high concern shared…
Ruth House
Ruth M House passed away on May 26, 2023, in Hospice of Texarkana in Texarkana, TX, after a sudden and brief illness at the age of 94. She was born September 14, 1928, in Upshur County, TX to Robert Lee…
Kerry Glen Storey
Kerry Glen Storey, age 65, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1957, in Clarksville, Texas to Dale and Rexene Storey. Mr. Storey spent his working days…
Shirley Elder
Shirley A. Elder, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, in a local hospital. Mrs. Elder was born June 15, 1938. She was a hairdresser for many years and owned her own shop, Shirley’s Hair Fashion. She…
Anita Dyer
Anita Louise Sterling-Dyer, age 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in a local care facility. Anita was born on August 19, 1947 in Rothwell, New Mexico to Elfego Lucero & Dorothy Hovarter Funeral Service will…
The Sportsplex Announces “Play by the Pool” Summer Event Series
The Sportsplex is excited to announce its highly anticipated “Play by the Pool” summer event series, offering a wide range of engaging activities exclusively for Sportsplex members. This summer, families and individuals can enjoy a series of unforgettable experiences by…
The Washington Collection: Auction of Historic Furniture and Artifacts
The Historic Washington Foundation (HWF) will sell at auction a number of items currently stored in the town’s Livery Stable. Even though the items are stored at Washington, the auction will take place in the Art Barn at Hope’s Fair…
Dan Hall
Daniel “Dan” Hall passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas. Visitation will be held on e hour prior to the service at…
Mike Latham
U.S. Veteran Michael Ray Latham, age 67, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Latham was born July 9, 1955, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a carpenter by trade and loved playing his guitar and…
Dr. James Perkins
Dr. James W. Perkins was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 9, 1946, to Joel B and Louise Perkins passed away May 25, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Joel B. and Louise Perkins; brother Joe Paul…
Dr. Cynthia Ann “Cyndi” McBay
Dr. Cynthia “Cyndi” Ann McBay, age 64, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 22, 2023, in a local hospital. She fought a courageous fight and is now at peace. Dr. McBay…