TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Adisyn Claire Watkins

Adisyn Claire Watkins, age 14, of Genoa, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle, through many difficult surgeries and illnesses. Adisyn was born June 27, 2007, in Paris,…

Derrell Gene Scott

U.S. Veteran Derrell Gene Scott, age 77, of Genoa, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Gene was born October 23, 1944, at Fouke, Arkansas, and had lived most of…

Joseph Edward Cervini

Joseph “Joe” Edward Cervini passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born Sept 17, 1926, in Texarkana, Arkansas, a son of immigrant parents Natale and Josephine Cervini. He was preceded in death by…

Willie Mae Young Gooden

Willie Mae Young Gooden was born on December 6, 1945, to Eddie and Ethelene Wells Young in the Lost Prairie Community of Texarkana, Arkansas. She was blessed with a twin brother, Wiley Ray Young, who passed due to illness at…

Cora Tidwell

Cora Tidwell 84, of Prescott, AR passed April 23, 2022. Service April 30, 2022 at 2:00PM Church of Christ in Prescott with Bro. John Ratliff, Eulogist. Visitation Friday, April 29th, from 5:00-7:00PM at the Church.

Marva Evyette Davenport

Marva Evyette Davenport, 64 of Texarkana, TX transitioned Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. Ms. Davenport was born September 20, 1957. She was a member of Grace Community and World Outreach Church, Texarkana, TX. until her health failed.…

Mildred Buck

Mildred Inez Buck, age 98, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Buck was born February 15, 1924, in Llano, Texas to William and Ludie (Moss) Ricks. She was a loving wife and mother. Having…

Dudley Beckham

Charles “Dudley” Beckham, Sr., age 89, of Red Lick, Texas passed away on April 22, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Beckham was born January 27, 1933, in Lewisville, AR to Oad and Josie Beckham and raised in Lewisville, AR. He…

Billy Black

Billy Herman Black, 80, of Texarkana TX, passed away on April 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Billy was born on February 14, 1942 to William Herman and Mary Emma Black in Texarkana, TX. He was preceded in death by…