TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Carolyn Rymer

Carolyn Rymer, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, under hospice care. Carolyn was born on July 21, 1944, in Texarkana, AR to her parents, Andrew and Irene Hopkins. A devoted member of Beech Street First Baptist…

Edna Pitts Garner

Edna Pitts Garner passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Edna was born on January 8, 1931, in McGhee, AR to George and Maurice Pitts. She was a homemaker and a dental assistant to…

Deane Willey

Deane Willey, age 97, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his residence. Deane was born on July 3, 1928, to his parents, Richard and Agnes Willey. He served proudly in the United States Coast Guard and was retired from…

Kevin Scott Dirickson

Kevin Scott Dirickson, age 65, passed away on October 9, 2025, at a local hospital, surrounded by many loved ones. Kevin was born on July 7, 1960, in Champaign, Illinois, to his parents, Dickie and Glenda Dirickson. He was a…

Thomas Lee Wells

U.S. Veteran Thomas Lee Wells, age 72, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1953 in New Boston, Texas, to Betty Lou Askew-Capps and Albert Wesley Wells. He spent his working days…

Vanessa Wharton

Vanessa Wharton, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Vanessa was born on July 4, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Norman and Frances Nichols. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at…

Connie Mae Bowers Sutterfield

Connie Mae Bowers Sutterfield, age 72, of Wake Village, Texas died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Sutterfield was born December 14, 1952 in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from the City of Texarkana, Texas and…

Candi Lynn Talbot

Candi Lynn Talbot, age 43, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1982, in Texarkana, Texas, to Terry Porter and Jerry Essman. Candi found joy in the simple things in life.…

Elizabeth Ann Abston

Elizabeth Ann Abston, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at a local hospital. Elizabeth was born on January 3, 1940, in Texarkana, AR, to her parents, Clinard and Lola (Bufford) Wilhite. Elizabeth was a dedicated hairdresser for…

Irma George

Irma George, age 77, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1948, in Ravenna, Texas, to Mary Sparks and Talbot Stewart. Irma spent many years working as a butcher at Jerry’s…

Charles Colbert Owens

Charles Colbert Owens, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Charles was born on April 11, 1935, to his parents, Colbert ‘Bert” and Ova Dobson Owens. Charles began his career in the automotive industry in the 1960s,…