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…
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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…
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.…
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…