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…
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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…
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…