TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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George Gabour

George Charles Gabour, age 75, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Mr. Gabour was born June 23, 1947 in Texarkana, AR. He graduated from Jesuit High School of Shreveport, LA in 1966. He served in the…

Ida Frances Burnett

Ida Frances Brabham Willis Burnett, age 94, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, April 2, 2023 in a local hospital. Mrs. Burnett was born on April 20, 1928 in Cass County, Texas to Austin and Lizzie (McCoy) Brabham. Mrs. Burnett went…

Cathy Elaine Dillard

Cathy Elaine Dillard, age 71 of New Boston, Texas passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 in a local hospital. Mrs. Dillard was born October 27, 1951 in New Boston, Texas to J.B and Ethel Raney. She was a retired Dispatcher…

Tim Johnson

Timothy William Johnson, age 65 of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023. Timothy was born on October 29, 1957 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Theron and Kathryn Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theron…

Barbara Merritt

Barbara Ann Merritt, age 87, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, March 31, 2023, in a local care facility. Mrs. Merritt was born July 16, 1935, in Joinerville, Texas to Marvin and Ima Lee (Lancaster) Adams. She was a member of…

Doris Jean Thompson

Doris Jean Thompson, age 88, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 31, 2023. Mrs. Thompson was born on August 19, 1934 in Texarkana, Texas, and lived in Fouke most of her…

David Lee Dickens

U.S. Veteran David Lee Dickens, age 83 of Maud, Texas passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home in Maud, Texas. Mr. Dickens was born May 11, 1939 in Maud, Texas to Jesse John and Bertie (Mathis) Dickens. He…

Richard Bryan Osborne

U.S. Veteran Richard Bryan Osborne, age 74, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in a local hospital. Mr. Osborne was born February 27, 1949 in Belton, Texas. He was a retired U.S. Army having served during Vietnam and…

Kenneth Ray Culpepper

Kenneth Ray Culpepper, age 85 of Malta Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Kenneth was born on November 16, 1937, in Bloomburg, Texas to J.D. and Lyde Culpepper. He was a wonderful husband, Dad and Papaw. His favorite things…

Ernestine Moody

Ava Ernestine Moody, age 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Moody was born October 17, 1931, in Gallatin, Texas to Artie and Ava (Sullivan) Harris. She was a teacher in…

Lisa Frances Scott-Lazarev

Lisa Frances Scott Lazarev, age 65, of Greenbrier, Arkansas died on Monday, March 27, 2023. Lisa was born December 24, 1957 in Conway, Arkansas. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, family genealogy and music. She received a Bachelors Degree from Wichita State…

Jerry Nichols

Jerry Lynn Nichols, age 78, of Nash, Texas died March 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born July 7, 1944 in Texarkana Arkansas. Jerry retired after 49 years as a grocery store manager working for Safeway,…

Michael Gerome Clark, Jr.

Michael Gerome Clark, Jr. of Texarkana, TX gained his wings on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born November 25, 1998 in Texarkana, Arkansas to LaDavia Cornelius and Michael Clark, Sr. Michael attended Texas High School where he graduated in…