TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

Launched in 2014, TXKtoday.com is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas. The TXKtoday staff byline is used for reporting done by an editor or other member of our full-time staff.

John Calvin Sirmans

John Calvin Sirmans

John Calvin Sirmans, age 90, went to be with his heavenly Father Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was born at home March 4, 1936, in Queen City, Texas, only child of Grady C. and Rosie Lee Harper Sirmans.

Hershel Lee Sims Jr.

Hershel Lee Sims Jr.

Mr. Hershel Sims Jr. was born November 25, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, to the union of Hershel and Oreada Sims. Mr. Sims departed this life Monday, October 26, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by much love, attentiveness, and care.

Hayden Ryan Stokes

Hayden Ryan Stokes

Hayden Ryan Stokes, 19, of Texarkana, TX, lost his life on Friday, October 23, 2026, in a tragic car accident. He was born on September 3, 2007, in Texarkana, TX, to Nathan Stokes and Jeanne DeRamcy.

Carol Jean Anton

Carol Jean Anton

Carol Anton, 80, a long-time resident of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away in her sleep on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. Her son, Troy Wood, and daughter, Lisa Rhine, were with her when she passed.

Hershel Lee Sims

Hershel Lee Sims

Mr. Hershel Sims Jr. was born November 25, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, to the union of Hershel and Oreada Sims. Mr. Sims departed this life Monday, October 26, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by much love, attentiveness, and care.