TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Butch Poole

Norman “Butch” Jeffery Poole, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Poole was born September 21, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana to TJ and Sarah (Holcomb) Poole. He worked as a grocer for many…

Mary Elizabeth Huddleston

Mary Elizabeth Huddleston, age 73, of Queen City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas to James and Evelyn Dillard. Mrs. Huddleston spent her working days as a computer…

Treyon Cortez Cooksey

Treyon Cortez Cooksey 20, of Texarkana, AR passed January 9, 2023. Visitation Friday, January 20, 2023 3:00-5:00 PM. Service Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:00PM St. James Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Jordan, Eulogist. [AdSense-B]

Andrew Donald Hunt, Jr.

Andrew Donald Hunt, Jr., 73, affectionately known as “Jr. Baby” passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2023. Andrew was born June 19, 1949, in Texarkana, TX to the late A.D and Charlie Mae Hunt. He was one of seven children,…

Curtis Anthony Jetton II

Curtis Anthony Jetton III was born February 6, 1989 to the parents of Gabriel Walker and Curtis Jetton, Jr. He attended Arkansas Pediatric Facility as a young child. Later on Curtis went to Conway Development Center. Upon leaving Conway Development…

John Terrell Penrod

John Terrell Penrod, 99 years of age, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 12:28pm after a long, adventurous, happy life. John Penrod is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joyce Penrod, his children, Terry…

Velma Birdsong Barnard

Velma Birdsong Barnard, age 86 of New Boston, Texas passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barnard was born January 27, 1936 in Hooks, Texas to Frederick and Beulah Birdsong. She was retired…

Michelle Lafayette

Michelle Renee “Weezee” Lafayette, 50, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Michelle was born May 5, 1972 to Arley and Sandra Bean in Texarkana, Texas. She was a retired corrections officer for TDJC. She is preceded…

Roger Jackson Bayless

Roger Jackson Bayless, age 67 of Hooks, Texas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Bayless was born July 14, 1955 to Jasper and Lilly Bayless. He was a self employed Master Electrician. He is survived by…

Danny Orville Green

Danny Green, age 66 of Maud, Texas passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Green was born September 9, 1956 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to John and Hazel Green and Elizabeth Berry. He was a retired Heavy Equipment…

Sendy Lizabeth Griffin

Sendy Lizabeth Griffin of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at a local facility. Sendy Griffin was gifted to the parents of Charles and Rae McLean on July 4, 1963. Sendy will be remembered for her strength. Sendy…

Jo Boyle

Lajuan Pruett Boyle, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, died on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Lajuan was born on January 10, 1935 in Gatesville, Texas. She was a retired RN, a Methodist, and a genealogist.…

So Fun Ho

So Fun Ho, age 72, of Atlanta, Texas, died Friday, January 13, 2023 in a local hospital. Ms. Ho was born August 9, 1950 in China and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Chi Hung Lo of…

Susan DeFoy

Susan Bann DeFoy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023, with her sons by her side. She was born February 6, 1941, in Texarkana to William and Florence Bann. She was preceded in death by her parents and…

Lynda Bunch

Lynda Evonne Bunch was born on July 26, 1948 to Elbert and Evie Coker. She was reunited with them and her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 74. Lynda married James A. Bunch on…