TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Tina Lea Dobbs

Tina Lea Dobbs, age 65, of Genoa, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Tina was born on August 5, 1960, in Dallas, Texas. She was an Occupational Therapist. She had a special love for children and devoted much of her life to working with a variety of kids i...

Jason Christopher “Chris” McBride

Jason Christopher “Chris” McBride, age 54, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Chris was born on June 24, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas, and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. He was a faithful member of Fouke First As...

Andrew Jackson Franklin, Jr

Andrew Jackson Franklin Jr., 63, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on March 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 4, 1962, in Texarkana, Arkansas, Andrew was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Jackson Franklin S...

Joe Easley

Joe Harold. Easley was born on July 31,1954 to Aubrey and Louise Easley of Dyes, Arkansas. Joe Harold Easley passed away February 24,2026 at his home in Texarkana, Texas. Joe worked in the bumper Repair business over several states. Joe enjoyed, watching Little Rascals, Beverly Hill ,Gomer Pile,all ...

Joyce Avant

Joyce Teague Avant passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 13, 1937, Joyce was a resident of Texarkana, Texas. She was a past member of College Hill Methodist Church. Joyce loved bowling and was a member of the Women's bowling league. Participated as a dancing granny and perform...

Tami Lynn Morgan

Tami Lynn Morgan, age 65, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1960, in Texarkana, Texas to Lucy and Norman Lee. She spent her working days taking care of her family and home while also working in the packaging department. In her free time, she enjoye...

James Wade

James Oliver Wade Jr., known to family and friends as Jamie, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 60.Jamie was born on January 16, 1966, in Sherman, Texas, and most recently resided in Foreman, Arkansas. He enjoyed cooking and flower gardening. Even after he no longer worked as a nurse, h...

Ronnie Lee Jett

Ronnie Lee Jett, age 85, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on February 23, 2026, at his residence. Ronnie was born on December 18, 1941 and was a retired inspector for Lonestar. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jett, and son, Kevin Jett. He is survived by niece, Kim Valois and husband Ricky o...