TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Charles Pitts jr

Charles Pitts Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.Arrangements for Charles’ passage are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services. Services will be conducted privately....

Kenneth Lewis

Kenneth Earl “Bird” Lewis, a beloved Dad, Pap Paw, and Brother of the Texarkana community, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026 at the age of 65. Born on November 30, 1960 in Pensacola, FL to Roger and Mary Ethel Lewis. Raised in Paris, TN. Kenneth is survived by his daughter Shan...

Ronda Michelle Leatherwood

Ronda Michelle Leatherwood, age 49, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home. Ronda was born April 4, 1976, in Texarkana, Texas and lived in Fouke most of her life. She was formerly employed with Old Tyme Burger and a Christian. She had an outgoing personality with a funny se...

Ronald Millican

Ronald Lee Millican passed away on February 18, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Born on June 25, 1957, to Marie Jo Millican in Wake Village, Texas where he spent his life with his family. From his childhood days spent catching critters with his Wake Village friends to his later years as a champion bass f...

Terri Ann Daniels

Terri Ann Daniels, 70, of Crandall, Texas and resides in Hooks, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was a woman whose warmth, love of life, and devotion to those around her left an undeniable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on June 19, 1955, in Crandal...

Samantha J. Oglesby

Samantha J. Oglesby, age 43, passed away on February 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Samantha was born on September 28, 1982, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to James Oglesby and Glenda Barnes. She was a proud graduate of Redwater High School and earned a marketing degree from Southern Arkans...

Brenda Kay Beck

Brenda Kay Beck, aged 73, of Ashdown, AR passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1952 in Alma, AR. She was retired from Texarkana Arkansas ISD was a member of Mandeville Baptist Church. She was…

Janice Yvonne Odinot

Janice Yvonne Odinot, age 84, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Fouke, Arkansas died Sunday, February 15, 2026, in an assisted living facility in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Odinot was born on October 22, 1941, in Fouke, Arkansas. Janice retired from Texas Employment Commission and a C...