TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Arthur Lee Cursh

Arthur Lee Cursh 71, Texarkana, Arkansas passed April 1, 2023. Visitation Friday, April 7, 2023 3:00-5:00 PM Jones Stuart Mortuary. Service Saturday, April 8, 2023 2:00 PM St. Rest Baptist with Pastor Roy Hooks, Eulogist.

Roy Lee Burris

Roy Lee Burris “AKA” Mr. Kool was born on September 27,1948 to Florene and Given Burris of Ogden, Arkansas. He received his wings on April 2, 2023. He loved to fish, hunt, ride horses, play dominoes, shoot pool, build, and…

Zeffrey Patrick Waddle

Zeffrey Patrick Waddle, age 26, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. Zeffrey was born on May 21, 1996 to Keith Waddle and Christi Potter in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Willie and Winnie…

James Addron Ward

James Addron Ward, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mr. Ward was born on July 15, 1932, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a…

Mary Ima Dorsett

Mary Ima Dorsett, age 84, of Hooks, Texas, died Friday, April 7, 2023 in a local nursing facility. Mrs. Dorsett was born December 10, 1938 in Bradley, Arkansas and was a Beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

John P. Easterling

John P. Easterling, age 72, went to meet his heavenly father on April 7, 2023. He was born April 14, 1950 in Hope, Arkansas. He was a member of Freedom Grace Fellowship. He is preceded in death by his parents,…

Randall Glenn Smith

Randall “Randy” Glenn Smith, age 67, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away from this life on Friday, April 7, 2023 in a local hospital. Mr. Smith was born January 18, 1956 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his…

Earnestine Thomason

Earnestine Thomason, age 82, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Thomason was born August 22, 1940, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, and lived in Texarkana…

Stanley Aaron

Stanley Aaron, age 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Mr. Aaron was born August 29, 1956, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. He was…

James “Jimi” Shipman

James Matthew Shipman of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. He was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on October 27, 1963. He took pride in his work as hotel maintenance at the Holiday Inn Express…

Mary Lou Strickland

Mary Lou Strickland, 77, of Texarkana, Texas died peacefully on April 6, 2023. Mrs. Strickland was born on November 6, 1945 to Robert and Oreva Autrey in Texarkana, Texas. She was a member of Highland Church of Christ and Maud…

Mike Thigpen

Michael Wayne Thigpen, age 69, of Wake Village, Texas, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Thigpen was born February 18, 1954, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. In his…

Betty Cohan

Betty Louise “Weemom” Cohan, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in a local hospital. Mrs. Cohan was born November 4, 1932, in Texarkana, Texas, to Harry and Lena (Stanley) Wood. Betty was a military wife and…

Lisa Ann Fricks

Lisa Fricks, age 62, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her home. Lisa was born on October 6, 1960, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. Lisa was the former owner of the Handy…

Coy Icenhower

Coy E. Icenhower, 89, of Texarkana, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence. Coy was born March 2, 1934 to Coy L. and Gladys Icenhower in Center Point, Arkansas. He is…