TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Billie Sue Crane

Billie Sue Crane, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home while surrounded by her loved ones. Billie was born on June 24, 1944, in Houston, TX, to her parents, Wallace and Susie Aldridge. Billie will…

Donna Joan Koch Young

Donna Joan Koch Young, age 91, of Texarkana/Leary, Texas, departed this life and joined her Heavenly Father on January 3, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Esther Koch, and lived a long,…

Danny Gene Lummus, Sr.

Danny Gene Lummus, Sr., age 70, of Hooks, Texas, went home to rest with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026, following a brief illness. Danny was born on August 14, 1955, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana,…

Betty Faye Ewing

Betty Faye Ewing, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1935, in Clarksville, Texas to Bessie Marie and Glendon Edwards. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her…

Clinton Scott Otwell

Clinton Scott Otwell, age 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. Scott was born on August 3, 1959, in DeQueen, Arkansas. He was employed with Christus St. Michaels and was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church. He was e...

Richard Wayne Bergt

U.S. Veteran Richard Wayne Bergt, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Bergt was born March 15, 1947 in Texarkana, Texas. He was retired from Cooper Tire, member of the Buchanan Community Church…

Cynthia (Sindi) Faye Hudgins

Cynthia (Sindi) Faye Hudgins, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and entered the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1949, in Sterling, Colorado, to Irvin and Verna Johnson.…

Christopher William Futch

Christopher William Futch, age 50, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1975 to James Futch and Linda Hale Futch in Texarkana, Texas. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, his…

Shirley Jean Spencer

Shirley Jean Spencer, age 87, of Maud, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1938, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Dr. Roy Eugene Mathis and Erma Mathis. She was preceded in death by her…

Phillip Nollin Cockrell

Phillip Nollin Cockrell, age 74, was born on December 18, 1951, in Colorado. He often said, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!”—and it only took him six days. On Saturday, December 27,…

Harold Ray Scott

Harold Ray Scott, age 94, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1931, in Texarkana to Iva Marie and Homer Scott, and he spent his life rooted in the community…

Ruth Ann Sturgeon

Ruth Ann Sturgeon, age 81, of Hooks, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, to Thelma and Ewald Beyer. Ruth devoted 22 years of her professional life to working as an accountant with Steak and Ale Corporation, a role she t...