TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Rebecca Ann Lewis

Rebecca Ann Lewis, age 85, of New Boston, Texas, formerly of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lewis was born on September 17, 1940, in Fouke, Arkansas and lived in Texarkana most of her life. She spent her chil...

Judith Ann Bonner

Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Bonner, age 81, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2025. Judith was born on September 13, 1944, to her parents, Jack and Paula Thrapp. A lifelong learner and gifted scholar, she was valedictorian of…

Rev. Steve Don Shipley

Rev. Steve Don Shipley, 87, of Redwater, Texas passed away February 12, 2026. He was born January 1, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Herman and Bera Shipley. He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Artis Marine…

Jerry Allen Bergt

Jerry Allen Bergt, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born on September 30, 1940, in Texarkana, Texas. He was the beloved son of Maedelle and Leo Bergt. Jerry spent his early years working…

Jason Michael Bonner

Jason Michael Bonner, 55, of Nash, Texas passed away on February 11, 2026. He was born August 13, 1970 to Oliver and Nettie Bonner in Texarkana, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Holly Bonner. Survivors include his…