TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Abigail Sharon Roberts

Abigail Sharon Roberts passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Abigail, or Abby for short, was born on January 26, 2026, to her parents, Elizabeth and Timothy Roberts. She was preceded in death by two great-great-grandmothers, Alexis Sharon Cantrell and Gladice Huddleston; and cousin, Abigail Joyne...

Mary Ellen Pardue

Mary “Ellen” Pardue, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away March 15, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1941, in Springhill, Arkansas. Ellen spent most of her life in Texarkana where she devoted herself to her family and home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Pardue; three brothers, How...

Betty Jean Ross-Morrison

Mrs. Betty J. Ross-Morrison, 91 of Hope, Arkansas slept peacefully info time on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Christus St. Michael, Texarkana,Texas. Betty was deeply rooted and grounded in the Lord. She confessed her love for Christ at an early age. She lived a life rooted in faith. Faith was the found...

Antonio Telles

Antonio Telles, age 63, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1962, to Kathy Lafayette Telles and Manuel Telles. Antonio was known by his family as a dedicated and loving family man. He cherished the time he spent with those he loved and often...

Mary Johansen

Mary Martha Johansen, 43, of Lone Star, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas.Mary was born on July 4, 1982, in Longview, Texas. From the beginning, she brought joy and energy into the lives of those around her. She was known for her vibrant personality, kind heart, and ...

Adam Rose

Adam Rose, age 51, of Genoa, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at Hospice of Texarkana. He was born on February 15, 1975, in Texarkana, Texas. Adam was a lifelong resident of the area. He was the beloved son of Wanda and Samuel Rose. Adam was a dedicated delivery driver for Jimmy Jo...

Brenda Clark

Brenda Kathryn Clark was born on May 20, 1948, to J.L. and Vivian Glass. She passed from this life on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant daughter Debra Kay, her brother Pete, her son in law, David; and her great grandson, Landon.Those ...

Raymond Fields

Raymond Dale Fields Sr. "Chief"Raymond Dale Fields Sr., 89, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.Raymond was known to almost everyone simply as "Chief." To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was lovingly known as "Pawpaw Chief." He was a man who liv...

Marshall Oneil Wiley

Marshall Oneil Wiley, age 87, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of wonderful memories, laughter, and stories that will live on through everyone who knew him. Marshall retired from Cooper Tire after many years of hard work, but the things he truly...

Johnny R. Griffin

Johnny Russell Griffin, age 92, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his apartment at Retreat at Kenwood. Mr. Griffin was born October 13, 1933, in Texarkana, Arkansas and grew up in Texarkana, Texas. He was a graduate of Texas High School. He married his wife of 66 years, Hortense,...

Manuel Garcia Garcia

Manuel Garcia Garcia, age 22, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on June 7, 2003, in Texarkana, Texas, to his loving parents, Margarita Garcia Lopez and Felipe Garcia. Manuel was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. He had a caring heart, a cont...