TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Wanda Sue Asa

Wanda Sue Asa January 8, 1943 – September 21, 2025 Full obituary details are pending. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the chapel of Texarkana Funeral Home – Arkansas, with Pastor Darvin Pruitt…

Steven Lynn Poplin

Steven Lynn Poplin, 64, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1961, in Tyler, Texas. He spent 26 years working for Windstream Communications before retiring — and after that,…

Carla Jo Hargrove Simpson

Carla Jo Hargrove Simpson, age 67, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with her husband by her side. She was born on August 1, 1958, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Patsy Dawson and Billy Hargrove.…

Grace E. Shoemaker Cardwell

Grace E. Shoemaker Cardwell, age 92, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, September 18, 2025 in a local hospital. Mrs. Cardwell was born January 13, 1933 in Jacksonville, Texas. She was a retired bookkeeper and member of the Williams Memorial United…

Walter Roy Johnson, Jr.

U.S. Veteran Walter Roy Johnson, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Walt was born July 11, 1965, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, to Walter Roy Johnson, Sr., and Patricia…

William Andrew Harris Sr.

William Andrew Harris Sr. November 25, 1935 – September 12, 2025 William Andrew Harris, age 89, of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away on September 12, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1935, in Bradley, Arkansas, to Olillian and Willie Harris.…

Glenda Kay Dykes

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we remember Glenda Kay Dykes, who passed away peacefully at her home in New Boston, Texas, on September 16, 2025. Born on November 9, 1954, in De Queen, Arkansas, to Herbie…

Roy H. Jones

Roy H. Jones, 88, of Doddridge Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Roy was born on December 17,1936 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Roy married the love of his life, Bonnie Sue Fincher of Texarkana, Arkansas on…

Julie Ann Smith

Julie Ann Smith, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 15, 1961, in Orange, California, to Kenneth and Barbara Smith. Julie was a dedicated long-time employee of…

Richard Allen Pilgreen

October 11, 1952 – September 9, 2025 Richard Allen Pilgreen, age 72, passed away on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Houston, Texas, on October 11, 1952, and was a 1971 graduate of Liberty-Eylau High…

Roxie Ann Durham

Roxie Ann Durham, age 70, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1954, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to her parents Shirley Ann and Richard Elder. Roxie dedicated many years to helping others…

Lois Lorraine Neal

Lois Lorraine Neal, age 94, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Neal was born to John and Myrtle Hartman on February…

C. K. “Jess” Jester

C. K. “Jess” Jester, age 85, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Jess was born on May 17, 1940, in Fouke, Arkansas, to Carl and Gladys…

Timothy Lynn Thurmon-Hurd

Timothy Lynn Thurmon-Hurd On September 12, 2025, Tim, 64 years old went to be with the Lord, after a long illness. He was most proud of being an United States Marine. He never considered himself an “EX”, “Once a Marine,…