TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Madelynn Skye Hickman Russell

Madelynn Skye “Maddie” Hickman Russell, infant daughter of Kandice Hickman and Matthew Russell went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 16, 2021 surrounded by her family in Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Maddie was born December…

Gary Allen Robinson

Gary Allen Robinson, age 73, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 16, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Robinson was born on April 3, 1947 in Miller County to his parents Frank and Mettie Robinson. He worked as a…

Dennis J. Waters

Dennis J. Waters, 74, of Nash, Texas passed away January 16, 2021. He was born July 1, 1946 to James Daniel and Mary Ellen Young Waters in Queen City, Texas. Dennis was a private investigator, owner of Waters Investigation Agency,…

Robert Eldridge

William “Robert” Eldridge, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas passed away January 15, 2021 in a local hospice facility. Mr. Eldridge was born on December 13, 1942 in Miller County to his parents John William and Polly Correne Eldridge. He served…

Jane Sullivan

Jane Fanning Scott Sullivan, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2021, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana. She was born on July 27, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to William Jeffress Fanning and Merle Barrett Fanning. Growing…

Mike Thompson

Michael “Mike” Dean Thompson, age 70, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, in a local hospital. Mike was born August 30, 1950, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Awin Thompson and Betty Holloway Thompson. He graduated from Redwater High School…

James Edward Williams

James Edward “Butch” Williams, age 79 of New Boston, Texas passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Michael hospital. Mr. Williams was born March 7, 1941 in DeKalb, Texas. He was a United States Air Force veteran, retired mechanic…

Patricia Jones

Joe Michael “Mike” Jones, age 64, and Patricia Lynn Jones, age 65, died tragically on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 in an auto accident near Miami on January 5th, 2021 while doing what they loved, roaming the country. Born and raised…

Tony Walls

Anthony Harris ‘Tony’ Walls, age 67 of New Boston, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in the Hospice of Texarkana Facility. Tony was born in Greenville, Texas on June 23, 1953. He was a Christian and member of 1st…

Barbara Ellen Matthews

Barbara Ellen Matthews, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer,and she has now received her healing. Mrs. Matthews was born May 7, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She dedicated her later years…

Karen Denise Reed

Karen Denise Reed, 61, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away January 12, 2021. She was born December 9, 1959 in Hope, Arkansas. She was a Licensed Massage Therapist. A genuine cowgirl at heart, Ms. Reed enjoyed riding horses and loved all…

Troy Scott Adkins

Troy Scott Adkins, 56, of Texarkana, TX passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 after a brave fight with colon cancer. His lifetime was filled with enriching occupations such as a Navy Veteran, carpenter, truck driver, and his most beloved…

Bettie Ann Cline

Bettie Ann Cline, age 69, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, January 11, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Cline was born November 13, 1951 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a retired food service director and was a devout Christian. She…

Darrell Hall

Darrell Edwin Allen Hall, 59, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away January 11, 2021. He was born August 10, 1961 to Bill and Pennie Hall in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Darrell leaves behind his wife Tina Hall of Texarkana, Arkansas;…