TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Lacreta Lee Beckham

Lacreta Lee Beckham, 61 of Texarkana, TX born on November 28, 1964 in Sacramento, CA passed away on February 21, 2026. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Carson Tipton and Chad and Susan Hyman; three grandchildren, Baylor Tipton, Jordan Tipton…

Dennis Wayne Turney

Dennis Wayne Turney, age 64, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on October 8, 1961, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Linda Turney and Wayne Turney. He spent his working days as a tire builder at Cooper Tire. He later retired from Cooper Tire. In his free time, he enjoyed ...

Betty Jean Seay

Betty Jean Seay, 85 of Texarkana, TX passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1940 in Idabel, OK. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church were she and her late husband Mark headed…

Melissa Ann Mossier

Melissa Ann Mossier, aged 58, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on February 1, 1968, Melissa was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held at East Funeral Home, located at 2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, Texas, 75503. The service is scheduled for Monday February 23, 2026, b...

Verla Mary Griffin

Verla Mary Griffin, age 91, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 from the effects of dementia. Mrs. Griffin was born November 18, 1934 in Leesville, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. She loved cooking, fishing, gardening and her four fur babies. ...

Charles Pitts jr

Charles Pitts Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.Arrangements for Charles’ passage are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services. Services will be conducted privately....

Kenneth Lewis

Kenneth Earl “Bird” Lewis, a beloved Dad, Pap Paw, and Brother of the Texarkana community, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026 at the age of 65. Born on November 30, 1960 in Pensacola, FL to Roger and Mary Ethel Lewis. Raised in Paris, TN. Kenneth is survived by his daughter Shan...

Ronda Michelle Leatherwood

Ronda Michelle Leatherwood, age 49, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home. Ronda was born April 4, 1976, in Texarkana, Texas and lived in Fouke most of her life. She was formerly employed with Old Tyme Burger and a Christian. She had an outgoing personality with a funny se...

Ronald Millican

Ronald Lee Millican passed away on February 18, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Born on June 25, 1957, to Marie Jo Millican in Wake Village, Texas where he spent his life with his family. From his childhood days spent catching critters with his Wake Village friends to his later years as a champion bass f...