TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Jean Bandy

Lugenia “Jean” Madden Bandy was born January 23, 1923, in Opelika, Alabama to Lottie Mae Brooks and Steel Madden. Jean attended East Street High School in Opelika, Alabama where she took Home Economics. Later she met and married Benjamin F.…

Antonio Hernandez

Antonio Hernandez, age 66, of Hope, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, in a local nursing facility. Mr. Hernandez was born January 15, 1955, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and was a waiter for Dos Los Gringos. He loved his…

Janet Louise Hughes

On February 4, 2021 Janet Louise Pahl Hughes went home to be with her Savior surrounded by her family. She was 68. Jan was born to Harry E. Pahl Sr. and Anita Jones Pahl on June 27, 1952. Jan traveled…

Edward Leon Marion

Edward Leon Marion, age 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Marion was born on July 2, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents Jack and Betty…

Ronnie Kent Pipes

Ronnie Kent Pipes of Redwater, TX was born June 6, 1945 went to his heavenly home surrounded by his wife and children on February 4, 2021. He faithfully served in the ministry of Jesus Christ for 44 years. He was…

Christie Pinnell

Christie Pinnell, of Texarkana Texas and formerly of Kansas, Illinois passed away on February 3, 2021. Christie retired in 2006 from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois where she worked in the Housing Office. She then went on to work…

Danny Maurice Barnard

Danny Maurice Barnard, age 69, of Fouke, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Barnard was born December 28, 1952 in Shongaloo, Louisiana. He was a retired Commercial Diver…

Thelma Griffith

Thelma Griffith went to her eternal home with our Heavenly Father. She was a wonderful lady who was kind, thoughtful and caring. She had a servant’s heart and enjoyed doing for others. She was loved by many and loved everyone.…

Shirley Fay Jones

Shirley Fay Jones, age 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on February 3, 2021 in a local nursing facility. Mrs. Jones was born on May 30, 1929 in Clarksville, Texas to her parents Gordan and Ila Alford. She was a…

Virginia Claye Thacker

Virginia Claye Thacker, 90, of Maud, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in a Texarkana hospital. She was born January 3, 1931 in Bowie County to Eddie and Betty Durham. She was a retired beautician and City of…

Bobbye Hancock

Bobbye Jean Hancock, age 92, formerly of Texarkana, Texas, died at her residence Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Hancock was born March 17, 1928, in Shamrock, Texas to Joe and Helen (Veal) Newby. She was a…

Carol Mathes

Carol Mathes, age 74, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on February 2, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Mathes was born on November 6, 1946, in Texarkana, Texas to her parents Coy and Maxine Massey Durham. She graduated from Texas High…

Jo Ann Norton

Jo Ann Norton, age 92 of Wake Village, TX, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at her residence. JoAnn had many special talents especially gardening. She would often rescue dying plants from area stores and nurse them back to…

Billy Joe Smith Jr

Billy Joe Smith Jr., 68 of New Boston, passed away February 2 in Dallas, Texas. Graveside Services will be held at a later date. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Billy Joe Smith Jr, please click here to visit…

Debra Uhlman

Visitation will be Saturday, February 6, 2021 starting at 1:00 p.m. and funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Everett Baptist Church, Hooks, Texas will burial following at Everett Cemetery. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Debra Uhlman,…