TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Larry McDonald

Larry McDonald, Mr. Excitement, went home to be with the Lord July 13, 2021, now he’s excited to be safe in the arms of Jesus.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist in Texarkana. Born in Prescott, AR to  Glynn…

Kathryn Freudiger

Gloria Kathryn “Kathy” Freudiger passed away July 12, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. She was born in Texarkana, TX to Hurshel and Elizabeth Ross on January 7, 1939. She graduated from Liberty Eylau High School and studied business at Texarkana College.…

Delbert Collins

Delbert Franklin Collins, age 60, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Collins was born October 10, 1960, in Canyon, Texas to Norman and Lorene Collins. He was a structural steel worker and…

Aaron Brown

On July 10, 2021, Aaron Lamar Brown, beloved son, brother, friend and Uncle of “the twins”, was taken from this earth at the age of 33. Aaron was born January 16, 1988. He was a graduate of Hooks High School.…

Carolyn Hand

Georgia Carolyn Hand, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, in a local nursing facility. Ms. Hand was born September 11, 1945, in Bogota, Texas and was a retired CNA. She was a member of Highland Park…

Patsy Kay Jones

Patsy Kay Jones, age 70, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1950 in Texarkana, Texas and was a Registered Nurse. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and…

Gary Brown

Gary Wayne Brown, age 71, of Wake Village, Texas, died July 9, 2021, in a local hospice facility. Gary was born November 26, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was passionately also known as “Outlaw”. He left Texarkana after serving in…

Jesus Garcia

Rosary will be held 6:00 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Texarkana Funeral Home with visitation following. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 AM, Monday, July 11, 2021 with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. [AdSense-B]

Hope Hodge

Hope Sparks Hodge, age 92, of New Boston, Texas, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at her son’s residence. Mrs. Hodge was born February 20, 1929, in Tinsman, Arkansas to W.E. and Verna Sparks. She was retired from Lone Star Ammunition…

Betty McCutchan

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann McCutchan (90) of Texarkana, Texas, died July 9, 2021, at Medical City Hospital Las Colinas from pneumonia. Mrs. McCutchan was born May 12, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Grady High School and received a diploma…

Charles Pickering

Charles Emmett Pickering, age 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Pickering was born November 25, 1936, in Simms, Texas. He was the sixth of seven children with five brothers and one sister. He…