TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Mary Ted Reed

Mary Ted Reed, age 93, of Hooks, Texas, died Monday, July 18, 2022, just two days shy of her 94th birthday. Mrs. Reed was born July 20, 1928, in Hooks, Texas to Jack and Nora (Palmer) Rochelle. She was a…

Joyce (Tyl) Schoen

Mary Joyce Tyl Schoen, age 85 of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Retreat at Kenwood. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Bradley, Arkansas to John and Dina Gildon. She will always be…

Harvey Elmo Rayburn, Jr.

U.S. Veteran Harvey Elmo Rayburn Jr., age 84, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died in a local assisted living facility on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Mr. Harvey Rayburn was a veteran of the United States Army and Navy, having served his country…

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith, 87, of Cookeville, TN, previously from Texarkana passed away July 17, 2022 She was born May 21, 1935 to Paul and Catherine McClintock in Franklin, PA. She was a member of the North Sparta Church of God. She…

William V. Garner

William “Willie” V. Garner, age 92, of Texarkana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his residence. Bro. Willie was born on August 21, 1929, in Patterson, Arkansas, and lived in Texarkana…

Daniel Lowell Lance

Daniel Lowell Lance, 67, of Texarkana, Arkansas died at his sister’s home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2022. Mr. Lance was born in Russell, Arkansas to Alvie and Ann Lance on June 2, 1955. He spent his days…

Derrel Lee Walraven

Derrel Lee Walraven, 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2022. Mr. Walraven was born on February 11, 1946, in Fouke, Arkansas, to Homer and Hazel Walraven. He enjoyed spending his days playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren…

Barry Lee Coston, Sr.

Barry Lee Coston, Sr., age 81, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born on October 26, 1940, in Texarkana, Texas, to Maurice and Luna Coston. Private Services will be held at a later date.…

Hortense Griffin

Allie Hortense Griffin, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Griffin was born October 9, 1937, in Texarkana, Arkansas and grew up in Fouke. She was a 1955 graduate…

Rhonda Lynch

Rhonda Alesia Lynch, age 62, of Wake Village, Texas, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in a local hospice facility. Ms. Lynch was born December 17, 1959, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She had a wonderful soul and would help out all of…

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Clyde Brown, Sr., age 74, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in a local hospital. Mr. Brown was born April 20, 1948, McCaskill, Arkansas to Clyde and Bessie (McKnight) Brown. He was a newspaper carrier for the…