TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Theresa Agnes Ashby

Theresa Linhart Ashby departed this life and arrived in Heaven on the morning of May 30, 2026. She leaves behind a loving family and numerous friends that will miss her warm smile and quick wit. Theresa was born on February 28, 1933 in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Oscar and Susan Linhart. The Linharts h...

Michael Taylor

Michael “Mickey” E. Taylor, age 78, passed quickly into his Savior’s arms on May 17,2026. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to W.J. and Bitty Taylor,who preceded him in death.Mickey devoted his life to faith, family, and serving others through ministry. He faithfullyserved as P...

Lois Bell Connor

A viewing will be held at East Funeral Home, 2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, Texas 75503, on June 5, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at East Funeral Home, 2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, Texas 75503, on June 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Jeff Jones, Thomas Shaddix, D...

Charles Ziska

Charles Edward Ziska, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Born on May 28, 1953, in Oceanside, California, he was the son of Charles Edward Ziska Sr. and Dorothy Georgie (Doepke) Jester.Charles was a hardworking maintenance and mobile home work...

Douglas Stephenson

Douglas Stephenson, 74, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Pearl and Ted Stephenson.Douglas was a man who found joy in the simple things in life. He enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling, and spending mean...

Carol Lynne Robbins

Carol Lynne Robbins, 56, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on May 25, 2026. Born January 5, 1970, Carol will be remembered for the steady kindness she offered so naturally and the quiet ways she put others first, leaving a lasting imprint on all who were fortunate to know her. Survived by her two...

Carmen Jordan

Carmen Jordan passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on September 20, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, She lived in Texarkana, Texas for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in…