TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Barney Jones Jr.

Barney Jones Jr., a resident of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 16, 1942, Mr. Jones was known for his kind-hearted, compassionate, and humorous nature. He was a cherished and…

Margie Novell Long

Margie Novell Long, age 97, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at a local nursing home. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Bodcaw, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Long.…

Kristen Michelle Hogan

Kristen Michelle Hogan, a kind-hearted and adventurous soul, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on December 1, 1993, Kristen was a devoted and gentle individual, known for her brave spirit and humorous nature. A…

Sarah Elizabeth McMichael

Sarah McMichael, 88, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1937, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to the late Bill and Edith Toombs. Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe…

Harry Joe Cooper

Harry Joe Cooper, age 26, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1998 in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by Joe Young, Harry Cooper, Posey Cooper, Mariea Cooper and…

Billy C. Cubbage

Billy C. Cubbage, a gentle and hard-working soul, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 20, 1942, Billy was a lifelong resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. He was known for his bravery, kind-hearted nature,…

Patsy Thorndyke

Patsy Thorndyke, born on November 12, 1946, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Mrs. Thorndyke was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas and was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by…

Ailany Hernandez Vargas

Ailany Hernandez Vargas falleció el 6 de diciembre de 2025. Nació el 13 de diciembre de 2024. Residente de Texarkana, Texas, Ailany será recordada con cariño por su corta pero significativa vida. La misa de entierro cristiano se llevará a…

Hazel Lee Cowley

Hazel Lee Cowley, aged 68, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1957, in Lambert, AR. She is preceded in death by her mother Marie Nall Goodman, two sisters, Pearl Marie…

Curtis Wayne Baird

Curtis Wayne Baird, 55, of Fouke Arkansas, died December 28th, 2025 at his home from heart failure. His funeral services will be Thursday, January 8th at 2:00PM at Fairland Holiness Church under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown. Curtis was…