TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Katy Ellen Elkins

Katy Ellen Elkins passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87 on December 18, 2022. Katy was born in Lockesburg, Arkansas, on May 7, 1935, to parents Edna and Edgar Tollett and grew up on the family…

Phyllis Cannon Cooks

Phyllis Cannon Cooks 57, of Texarkana, TX passed December 14, 2022. Visitation December 22, 2022 2:00-4:00 PM. Service December 23, 2022 at Deliverance Temple 10:00 AM with Pastor Phillip Simons, Eulogist. Burial Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.

John Franklin Hall

U.S. Veteran John Franklin Hall, 89 of New Boston, Texas passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Hall was born July 26, 1933 in Hooks, Texas to Louis Cheatham and Bertha Mae Langford…

Laurie Webb

Laura “Laurie” Anne Webb, age 61, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her residence. Laurie was born January 11, 1961, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Jerry and Louise (Waters) Holder. She was retired from Texarkana Independent School District…

Mary Latham

Mary Lee Latham, 90, went to her heavenly home on December 16, 2022. Mrs. Latham was born July 4, 1932, in Wilburton, Oklahoma to George and Sena (Spry) Dunagan. She was a homemaker and member of Grace Baptist Church. Mary…

Vallory Fay Lewis

Vallory Fay Lewis was the daughter of Adolph and Beverly Forkey. She was born on August 13, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas. Vallory passed away surrounded by her family on the morning of December 16, 2022, due to hernia surgery…

Garland Boyce Scott

Garland Boyce Scott, age 85, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Friday, December 16, 2022, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Scott was born on February 17, 1937, in Fouke, Arkansas, and was a lifetime resident of Fouke. He retired from Cooper…

Eric Bernard Brown

Eric Bernard Brown (P.S.) 52, was born March 3, 1970 in Ashdown, AR to Andrew and Dorothy Jean Brown. He gained his wings on Monday, December 12, 2022. Eric accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Ashdown High School…

Valad Birl

Valad Birl 63, of Texarkana, TX passed December 14, 2022. Memorial Service Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM Red Springs Missionary Baptist Church 1928 Parker St. Texarkana, TX with Rev. John Lewis, Officiating.

Rhonda Kaye Easley

Rhonda Kaye Easley, age 62, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Easley was born July 28, 1960 in Texarkana, Arkansas and…

John Lincoln Cunningham Sr.

John Cunningham, Sr., 72, passed away on December 13, 2022. Mr. Cunningham was born on June 17, 1950, to John F. and Lucille Cunningham in Jackson, Mississippi. He enjoyed watching sports, cheering on the TCU Frogs, and was a very…

Frances Almeta King

Frances King, age 83, died Monday, December 12, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. King was born February 6, 1939 in Greenville, Mississippi and was a retired nurses aid. She is survived by her husband, Ray King of Atlanta, Texas; her…

Tina Louise Bell

Tina Louise Bell 44, of Texarkana, TX passed December 6, 2022. Visitation December 16, 2022 3:00-5:00 Jones Stuart Mortuary. Service December 17, 2022 12:00 Jones Stuart Mortuary with, Eulogist [AdSense-B]

Keeunta Tyshun Gilliam

Keeunta Tyshun Gilliam 19, of Texarkana, AR passed December 4, 2022. Visitation Friday, 5:00-7:00 Jones Stuart. Service Saturday, December 17, 2022 Walker Chapel Church 2:00 PM with Pastor Anthony Ware, Eulogist [AdSense-B]