TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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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…

Raymond Eugene Anstead

Raymond Eugene Anstead, age 83, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Anstead was born October 12, 1937 in Overton, Texas. He was a retired Quality Control Engineer with Ericson Telecommunication and a veteran…

Keith Alan Hillis

Keith Alan Hillis, age 48 of Maud, Texas passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Hillis was born December 2, 1972 in Texarkana, Texas. He was formerly employed with TXDOT and is preceded in…

Clinton Thomas Briggs

Clinton T. Briggs, age 83, of Texarkana, AR died March 31, 2021 in Houston, TX. Mr. Briggs was born on November 27, 1937 in Seagraves, TX, the son of Ira T. Briggs and Ruby Aaron Briggs. Mr. Briggs is survived…

Myrtle Ozelma Harris

Myrtle Attaway Harris, 86, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with our Lord on March 31,2021. She was born to parents Ezekiel Attaway and Marie Sanford Attaway, on 09/04/1934 in Fouke, Arkansas. Myrtle was married to the love of her…

William Jennings

William Allen Jennings, age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born September 20, 1931 in Gurdon, Arkansas; the youngest of four children. He was a retired…

Casen Burton

Infant Casen William Burton was born sleeping on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in a local hospital. While our hearts are saddened, we find comfort knowing he is being held by Jesus. Casen was preceded in death by a brother, Kyle…