Jean Hart
Myra Jean Allred Hart, 70, of Maud, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Jean was born to Roscoe and Annabelle Allred on November 29, 1952, in Fort Worth, TX. She married her dear James Hart on May 26, 1979.…
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Nancy Tennison
Nancy Marilyn Tennison, age 84, passed away on May 20, 2023 in Benton, Arkansas. Nancy Tennison was born in Texarkana to Erbie and Floye Tilmon on February 20, 1939. She went to school in Texarkana, Arkansas, and graduated Arkansas High…
Ann Johnson
Mary Dianne “Ann” McBay Johnson peacefully, breathed her first sweet breath of heaven, while the dew was still on the roses at her home in Mandeville, Arkansas, surrounded by her family, early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023. Ann was born…
Dakota Blake Cowley
Dakota Blake Cowley, age 26, of Gladewater, Texas passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence. Dakota was born August 29, 1996, in Texarkana, Texas, and lived most of his life in Gladewater, Texas. He was a 2018 graduate…
Robert “Frankie” Franklin Ott, Jr.
Robert “Frankie” Franklin Ott, Jr., age 54, of Maud, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1968, in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert Ott and Carolyn Caddenhead. Mr. Ott enjoyed fishing and spending time…
Russell Vernon Olson
Russell Vernon Olson, age 61 of New Boston, Texas passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Olson was born April 5, 1962 in Igloo, South Dakota to Clifford and Luella Olson. He was a Maintenance Supervisor…
Clydia Wilbourn Smith Monroe
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CLYDIA WILBOURN SMITH MONROE Clydia Wilbourn Smith Monroe went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023, at 102 years young. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Pete and…
Patsy Ann O’Guinn
Patsy Ann O’Guinn was born on September 9, 1955 to Leeaster O’Guinn and Pearlie Mae Sandefur in Ashdown, Arkansas. She was one of four siblings with her mother and one of five siblings with her father. Patsy attended school in…
Wilma Ruth Carson Wheat
Wilma Ruth Carson Wheat was born in Texarkana, Texas on August 11, 1954 to the late Charlie and Ruthie Carson. She met and married the late Cornelius Wheat and was married to him for 30 plus years. She worked throughout…
Augustus Wade McCarty
Augustus Wade McCarty, 21, of Redwater, TX, passed away on May 15, 2023, from injuries sustained in an accident. Gus was born on October 10, 2001, in Texarkana, TX, to Gerald (Jerry) McCarty and Joey Worrell. Gus was a Baptist…
William L. Lummus Jr.
WILLIAM LUMMUS JR William L. Lummus Jr, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, May 15, 2023, in a local hospital. Mr. Lummus was born October 3, 1938, in Queen City, Texas and was a member of the RLDS Church.…
U of A Hope-Texarkana Scholarship Recipient Announced
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Barrett Currie has been awarded the Bridge Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $1,000 per academic year. Currie is a graduate of Garrett Memorial Christian School. He…
Jack Watkins
Jack Lee Watkins, 89, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2023. Jack was born November 19, 1933, in Jackson County, West Virginia to Frank and Ruth Watkins. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1952. As an athlete…
Cathy Redfearn Crook
Cathy Redfearn Crook, age 61, of Bagwell, Texas, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Crook was born on September 3, 1961, in Dallas, Texas. She was employed with Jay Hodge of Paris, Texas,…
Ron Dupree
Ronald “Ron” “Dudley” David Dupree, age 75, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2023 at his home. Ron was born on October 11, 1947 to Bill and Eva Kirkland Dupree. He graduated high school in 1965 at Texas…