TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Mary Louise Mason

Mary Louise Mason, age 97, of Atlanta, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in a local nursing home. Mary was born on December 17, 1924, in Queen City, Texas to…

Mary Crawford

Mary Ann Crawford, age 78, of Hooks, Texas, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Crawford was born May 23, 1944, in Texarkana, Texas to Alfred and Cecil (Sager) Mize. She was a former employee of First National…

Kathryn Merle Skaggs

Kathryn Merle Skaggs, at the age of 98 years old, left this world and entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at home in The Colony, Tx. Kathryn, known by everyone as “Grandmommie,” was…

Glenda Wilf

Glenda Ruth Wilf, age 81 of Texarkana, Texas passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Glenda was born on December 27, 1940, in Atlanta, Arkansas before moving to Cotton Valley, Louisiana with her parents, Alfred and Laura Shepherd where she…

Martha Lou Malone

Martha Lou McClure Malone, age 97, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Malone was born September 13, 1924 in Garland City, Arkansas. She was the owner of a Service Station, co- owner…

Monica Rose Sartin

Monica Sartin, age 68, of Maud, TX was welcomed into the arms of her Father in Heaven on Saturday, June 4, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Monica’s passion for the Lord and Her contention for His Torah shone bright…

Steve McMillen

Steven Layne McMillen, age 55, of Texarkana, Texas passed on May 31, 2022. Steve was born March 17, 1967 to his loving mother, Marcie McMillen. He graduated from Maud High School where he was Valedictorian, and received his Bachelor’s degree…

Jeanell Cannon

Debra Jeanell Starrett Cannon, age 61, of Hooks, Texas, passed away with family by her side on June 1, 2022. Jeanell was born October 29, 1960, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was the Regional Administrator for Community Healthcore for 18 years.…

Mike Speer

Glynn “Mike” Michael Speer, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in a local hospital. Mr. Speer was born December 10, 1946, in Newport, Arkansas to Glynn and Hazel Speer. He was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High…

Coy Olan Coker

U.S. Veteran Coy Olan Coker, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas died on May 31, 2022, in a local nursing facility. Mr. Coker was born May 7, 1942, in Greenville, Mississippi. He was a member of New Life Tabernacle and was…