TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Bobbe Wommack

Bobbe M. Wommack, age 94, of Springdale, Arkansas, died Friday, March 3, 2023, in Rogers, Arkansas. Mrs. Wommack was born September 26, 1928, in Nash, Texas, to William H. and Mozelle (Wright) McFaul. She was a member of Calvary Baptist…

Wanda Lee Robinson

Mrs. Wanda Lee Westbrook Robinson, age 93, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2023. She was born December 27, 1929, in Doddridge, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Bright Star High School, where she…

David Williams

David L. Williams, age 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in a local hospital. Mr. Williams was born July 16, 1946, in Dekalb, Texas to Harvey and Lucy Williams. He retired from Ryder Truck Rental where he…

Mary McGee

Mary Ella McGee passed away March 13, 2023 in Texarkana. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the Bates Rolf Funeral Home Chapel, New Boston, Texas Interment will follow in Old Union Cemetery, Simms,…

Christy Whitehead

Christy Ann Whitehead, age 58, of Wake Village, Texas, died Monday, March 13, 2023, in a local hospice facility. Ms. Whitehead was born November 13, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, to Doys and Kathryn (Cagle) Whitehead. In her early years, she…

Aida Cox

Obituary Pending. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Chapelwood Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6:00- 8:00 P.M.

Jean Sanders

Jean Sanders passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 12th. She had loving constant care by many members of her family. Jean was born on October 31, 1936 in Cookville, TX, to Esther and JB Andrews. She was preceded…

Ben Smith, Jr.

Benjamin “Ben” Perry Smith, Jr., age 63, of Benton, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, in a Benton, Arkansas, hospital. Mr. Smith was born November 24, 1959, in Hope, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Perry…

Patricia Ann Burkhalter

Patricia Ann Burkhalter, age 72 of New Boston, Texas passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at a local hospital. Mrs. Burkhalter was born October 22, 1950 to J.J. (Dimp) and Dorothy Foster in Dekalb, Texas. She was retired From the…

Sylvia Ann Stone

Sylvia Ann Stone, age 81, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Sylvia was born on July 20, 1941, in Bloomburg, Texas. She was a housewife, a loving mother and grandmother,…

Boyce Neal Freeman

U.S. Veteran Boyce Neal Freeman Sr., age 77, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Freeman was born July 30, 1945 in Fouke, Arkansas. He was the owner of Freeman’s Service Station, a U.S. Navy…

Marion Soper

Marion Theresa Soper, age 89, of Hooks, Texas, formerly of Keeseville, New York, died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Soper was born May 24, 1933, in New York. She earned an associates degree in Business Management before…

Sharla Taylor

Sharla Patrice Kegley Taylor, age 63, died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Sharla was born March 8, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Earnest Paul Kegley and Mary Corena Caraway. She was the youngest of…

Patsy Jean Johnston

Patsy Jean Johnston, 88, died on March 8, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Johnston was born on March 7, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas to Edward Howell and Margaret Parker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and watching basketball and…