TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Rita Westbrook

Rita Faye Dickens Westbrook finished her race and ran into the arms of her Savior on January 9, 2021, at the age of 88. Rita was born in Tyler, Texas on September 26, 1932, to Scottie and Sarah Dickens. She…

Chad Michael Nolte

Chad Michael Nolte, age 43, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. Chad was born August 3, 1977 in Texarkana, Texas. Chad was formerly employed with Comfort Zone Heating and Air, working alongside his brother Richard.…

Jeffery Lynn Suggitt

Jeffery Lynn Suggitt, age 42, of Wake Village, Texas, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1978 in Texarkana, Texas and was an EKG tech for Christus St. Michaels Hospital. He was preceded in…

Glynn Lynch

Clyde Glynn Lynch, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Lynch was born July 26, 1940, in Texarkana, Texas and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He proudly served as an…

James Solen Gildon

Mr. James Solen Gildon, 81, of Texarkana, Texas passed away in the comfort of his home January 8, 2021. He was born February 13, 1939 in Bradley, Arkansas. During his working years, he spent time as a Road Construction Foreman…

Juana Albarran

Juana Albarran, de 52 años, de Nash, Texas, murió el jueves 7 de enero de 2021 en un hospital local. La Sra. Albarran nació el 3 de abril de 1968 en Guerrero, México. Ella era ama de casa. Los sobrevivientes…

James Patrick Hickey

James P. Hickey, 79, of Earl, Arkansas passed away January 7, 2021. He was born April 18, 1941 to Thomas Francis and Marie Hickey in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a retired pastor and a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God.…

Winnie Fae Kelly

Winnie Fae Kelly left her earthly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Kelly was born August 27, 1931 in Genoa, Arkansas to Charlie and Sybil Frazier.…

Orville Eldridge Olson

Orville Elridge Olson, age 99 of New Boston, Texas passed away at his home, Thursday, January 7, 2021. Mr. Olson was born on May 12, 1921 in Streeter, North Dakota. He was a Word War II Navy Veteran and retired…

Darlene Byers

Annette Darlene Byers, age 60, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Darlene was born on April 24, 1960 in Dequeen, Arkansas. She was a welder and pipe fitter most all her…

Paul Griffith

Paul Allen Griffith (Rubber Foot) age 70, of Genoa, Arkansas died January 6, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Griffith was born January 1, 1951 in Texarkana, Texas and was a log truck driver. He was a very hardworking man. He…

Brenda Kay Firth

Brenda Kay Firth, age 60 of Simms, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Firth was born July 22, 1960 in Midland, Texas. She was a homemaker and is preceded in death by her parents,…

June Nix

June Nix of Hooks, Texas passed away on January 5, 2021 in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of June Nix, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Doris Vaughan

Doris Okay Storey Vaughan, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas. Doris was born December 12, 1931, to W.C. and Edna Easley Storey in Texarkana, AR. As a member of the National Honor Society, Doris graduated…