TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Anita F Raney

Anita F. Raney, age 81 of New Boston, Texas passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her at her family home on Raindrop Acres with her children beside her.    Mrs. Raney was born September 4, 1939 in New Boston,…

Kathy Sue Drennon

Kathy Sue Drennon “MeMaw”, age 71, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on April 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Drennon was born on January 6, 1950 in Texarkana, Arkansas to her parents W.C. (Clifton) and Jessie…

Jerre McCracken Roberts

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Jerre McCracken Roberts passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Bill, and children, Julie, Lisa and Clay, by her side. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in memory of Jerre on Saturday,…

Police & Fire Calls for Service Saturday, April 10th

Time Agency Type Address 00:00:36 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 5100 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:01:21 TA FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTRICAL 2206 GARLAND AVENUE TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:01:50 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 1000 PINE TEXARKANA, TX 75501…

Suella Rankin

Suella Eitel Rankin, of DeKalb Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2021.  Sue was born on July 31, 1947 in New Boston, Texas. Sue was retired from NAF Financial Services. She was preceded…

Billy Wayne Karr

Billy Wayne Karr 81 years old of Simms, Tx went to be with the Lord on April 8th, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1939 in Horatio Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his wife Lou Ann Strickland…

Cynthia M. Minter

Cynthia Marie Minter, 57, of Leary, Texas, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Minter was born on February 22, 1964, in Key West, Florida. She was a member of Oasis Community Church. She was very active…

Genesis Tommie

Genesis Lynn Tommie went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Gen was born March 10, 2021 to Mandy Buffington & Demetri Tommie at Dallas Medical City Children’s hospital, 4 weeks early. Our precious little…

Jerry Lynn Jones

Jerry Lynn Jones, age 57 of Maud, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Jones was born August 25, 1963 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He was a Minister at Moss Springs Baptist Church, New Boston, Teacher…

Bettye Richardson

Bettye Marilyn Richardson, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at her residence. Bettye was born July 6, 1940, in Tupelo, Mississippi and was an excellent artist. She was a downtown enthusiast and had a strong desire…

CJ Harris

On April 4, 2021, CJ’s earthly time came to an end and he is now at home with the Lord. CJ was born June 11, 2006, in Miami, Florida to the proud parents of Cedrick Harris, Sr. and Marie Ferdinand-…

Zane Albert Farmer

U.S. Veteran Zane Albert Farmer, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas died April 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Farmer was born May 18, 1948 in Grildley, California and was a carpenter. Mr. Farmer served in United States Army and was…