TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Michael Clay Johnson

Michael Clay Johnson, age 48, of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Born on December 16, 1976, to his parents, Kenneth Clay and Kathleen (Smith) Johnson, Michael devoted his life to serving others. Since 2007, he worked…

Clyde Harold Haak

Clyde Harold Haak of Hondo passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 91. Clyde was born June 5, 1934, on the North High Bank of Mill Creek in Miller County, Arkansas, in the Shiloh community outside of…

Emogene “Gene” Matthews

Emogene “Gene” Matthews, age 95, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1929, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Sarah and Emmet Singleton. Her family would describe her as a “rock” you could…

Carolyn Ruth Wilson

Carolyn Ruth Wilson, age 74, of Hooks, Texas, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Wilson was born October 28, 1951 in Rayville, Louisiana. She was a Certified Nurses Assistant and member of the Beverly Heights…

Bobbie Ruth Craig

Bobbie Ruth Craig, of Texarkana, TX. passed away peacefully on November 19,2025 at the age of 81. Born February 18,1944. to Harvey and Lucy Williams. Bobbie lived a full life, defined by strength, hard work, and a fierce love for…

Richard Dean Peel, Jr.

Richard Dean Peel, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born June 4, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, and was a retired insurance agent. He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and…

Joe C. Terry

U.S. Veteran Joe C. Terry, age 89, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025. in a local hospital. Mr. Terry was born on November 24, 1935, in Pike City, Arkansas,…

Laney Brian Hall

Laney Brian Hall, age 56, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1969, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He worked as a roofer and took pride in his work. Lacey attended Macedonia Baptist Church in…

Bobbie Marilyn Choate Nichols

Bobbie Marilyn Choate Nichols, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Alton and Betty Massey Choate. She spent her career as a devoted educator,…

Thomas Ray Mathis

U.S. Veteran Thomas Ray Mathis, age 81, of Maud, Texas, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1944, in Patroon, Texas, to Dorothy and Homer Mathis. Thomas spent his working years as a dedicated pulpwood…