TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Jewell Dean White

Jewell Dean (Storey) White, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1931, in Nolan County, Texas, to John and Hallie Pearl Storey. Mrs. White spent her…

Ronald Friesen

Ronald L. Friesen, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in a local hospital. Ronald was born on September 7, 1940 in Bradshaw, Nebraska to Henry and Edna Friesen. He married Vicki in December of…

Lupe Hernandez

The world lost a light, but heaven gained a new angel, as Lupe Hernandez went home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Lupe was surrounded by loved ones who will carry on her legacy of living a joyous…

Bettie Blackmon

Bettie Louise Blackmon, age 73, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Blackmon was born December 25, 1947, Fouke, Arkansas. She retired from the Texarkana Historical Museum and was a member of Highland Church…

Doug Wayne Hasley

Douglas Wayne “Doug” Hasley, age 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. Mr. Hasley was born June 15, 1946 in Prescott, Arkansas and lived in Texarkana for the past several years.   He was a retired…

Larry Lee Pressley

Larry Lee Pressley, age 48, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. Mr. Pressley was born December 26, 1972 in Barnwell, South Carolina. He enjoyed programming and working with computers. He is survived by his father…

Gail Thacker

Marilyn Gail Thacker, age 59, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Thacker was born September 10, 1961 in Van Buren, Arkansas and lived in Texarkana most of her life. She was a homemaker…

Saundra Cossey

Saundra Sue Cossey, 77, of Texarkana passed away on August 31, 2021.  She was born September 16, 1943 in London, Arkansas to Guy and Opal Martin. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jack, Shorty, and Jacky Martin…

Jessie Ross

Jessie Ross, age 90, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Jessie was born on May 30, 1931, to George and Josie Ross. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired business owner. He is preceded…

Rovine Hickson

Rovine Hickson, age 85, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 30, 2021. Mrs. Hickson was born April 24, 1936 in Lewisville, Arkansas and lived in Fouke most of her life. She…

Michael Lee Potts

Michael Lee Potts, age 51, of DeKalb, Texas, died Monday, August 30, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Potts was born November 14, 1969 in Texarkana, Texas. He was a Pharmaceutical Driver and owner of Loco Hombre Whitetail Ranch. He…

A&M Receives Donations

Texas A&M University-Texarkana received a $40,000 donation from the Patterson Troike Foundation as a part of its anniversary scholarship initiative. The university, celebrating 50 years as an institution, 25 years as a member of The Texas A&M University System, and…