TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Jerry Walraven

Gerald “Jerry” Walraven, 78, died on April 7, 2023. Mr. Walraven was born on September 21, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas to W.A. Walraven and Hazell Hunter. He dedicated most of his working life to multiple law enforcement agencies, totaling over…

Betty McVeety

Betty McVeety, age 81, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Betty was born on February 23, 1942. She was a lifelong hairdresser who at one time owned her own salons in South Carolina, as well as working at several…

Billy Ray McKinney

Billy Ray McKinney, age 88, of Leary, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2023. Bill was born in Hooks, Texas to William H. and Clara E. McKinney on January 10, 1935. He…

Bobby Drew Richardson, Sr

Bobby Drew Richardson, Sr., age 88 of Maud, Texas passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Richardson was born April 5, 1935 to Drew and Mamie Richardson. He was a retired Finishing Shipping Operator with International Paper,…

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…