TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Bobby Junior Bailey

Mr. Bobby Junior Bailey, age 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord January 23, 2022. Bob was born May 16, 1939, in Waldon, Arkansas to James Enoch Bailey and Callie Isbelle Bailey. He enjoyed working on cars…

Tim Coe

Timothy Martin Coe, age 43, of Texarkana, Texas formerly of Longview, Texas, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Coe was born June 7, 1978, in Texarkana, Texas and was a graduate of Pleasant Grove…

Macarthur George

Macarthur George, 75 of Texarkana, TX passed on January 19, 2022. Graveside Service will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction Jones Stuart Mortuary.

Leola Smith

Leola Smith, 90 of New Boston, TX passed January 19, 2022. Visitation January 27th from 3:00-5:00 PM Jones Stuart Mortuary. Service January 28th at 10:00 AM Shady Grove Baptist Church New Boston, TX with Burial Shady Grove Cemetery.

Craig Buchanan

Craig Buchanan, 52 of Texarkana, TX passed January 21, 2022. Visitation Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Jones Stuart Mortuary. Graveside Service Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.

Charlene F Raney

Charlene F. Raney left her earthly home and went to her Heavenly home on January 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam H. Raney of 51 years. Mrs. Raney is survived by her two sons, Bruce…

Tana Beth Smith

Tana Beth Smith, age 57, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 22, 2022, in Flower Mound, Texas, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born on June 2, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to her parents Donald and Kathryn White,…

William Alexander Kemp Jr.

U.S. Veteran William Alexander Kemp Jr, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Kemp was born November 9, 1931 in Fouke, Arkansas. He was the owner of William Kemp Body Shop, lifetime…

Glenda Sue Miller

Glenda Sue Miller, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on September 15th, 1940 to Sid and Dovie McDowell. Glenda grew up in Ogden,…

Tony Wakin

U.S. Veteran Tony George Wakin, age 97, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, in a local hospital. Mr. Wakin was born December 25, 1924, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Tony and Ruth Wakin, who preceded him in death. He…

Mary Alice Akens

Mary Alice Akens was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mary went to sleep in the Lord Friday, January 21,2022. She was Born to Richard and Louella Henson on August 24, 1952. Mary attended the 7-day Adventist Church…

RMC (SW) Kerry David Lessard

Mr. Kerry Lessard, age 75, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Kerry was born November 27, 1946, to the parents Fred Lessard and Shirley Sarrett-Hayes in Everett, Washington. He was…