TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Billy “Bill” Sharp, Sr.

Billy “Bill” Sharp, Sr., 98, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Texarkana, TX. He was born on May 7, 1927, in Texarkana, TX. To Scott and Grace Chandler Sharp. Bill graduated from Texas Senior High School in Texarkana, Texas,…

Margaret Simpson Williams

Margaret Simpson Williams, age 97, of Texarkana, Texas died Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in a local assisted living center. Mrs. Williams was born February 24, 1928 in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from Lee Optical, was an avid bowler and…

Patricia Yvonne O’Neal

Patricia Yvonne O’Neal, age 74, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1950, in Tallulah, Louisiana to Gayle and Ernie Britton. Pat dedicated her life to caring for animals…

Wyatt Everett Mathews

Wyatt Everett Mathews, went to meet his heavenly Father on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Wyatt was born in Texarkana, TX, on April 29, 2006. Wyatt was a 2025 Fouke High School graduate, a member of Church on…

David William Bates

U.S. Army Veteran David William Bates, 66, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. David was born on May 12, 1959, in Tyler, Texas, to Clifford Clevern Bates and Barbara Ann Capps Bates. He was preceded in…

Tammy Ann Striplin

Tammy Ann Striplin, age 59, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1966, in Ashdown, Arkansas, to Jo Ann Morris and Edward Alvin Striplin. Tammy dedicated her life to being a loving…

Scott Alan Thomas

Scott Alan Thomas, age 54, of Genoa, AR, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his residence. Scott was born on January 3, 1971, to his parents, David “D.R.” and Sara Thomas. He proudly worked at Cooper Tire for…

Douglas DeWayne Green

Douglas DeWayne Green, age 69, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1956, in Vivian, Louisiana, to Dovie Lynn Green and Carl Douglas Green. DeWayne spent his career working as a…

Rev. Horace Ray Nicholas

U.S. Veteran Rev. Horace Ray Nicholas, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his residence. Ray was born on June 20, 1930, to his parents, John and Maggie Nicholas in Rondo, AR. Before answering his call to…

Nadine Mason Foster

Nadine Mason Foster, age 88, of Hooks, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1937, in Ashdown, Arkansas, to Laverne and Berry Mason. Nadine spent her working years as the beloved shop manager…

Margie Helen Curry Shores

Margie Helen Curry Shores October 23, 1945 – August 29, 2025 Margie Helen Curry Shores, 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2025. Born on October 23, 1945, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Margie lived a life…

Judy Carol Williams Booth

Judy Carol Williams Booth, 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 in Fayetteville, AR. Judy served the Lord, her family, and her friends. She was always ready to step in and do whatever was needed for…

Charles O’Neal Daniel

Charles O’Neal Daniel, 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on September 5, 2025 at a local hospital. He was born October 15, 1943 to Charlie and Lorene Daniel in Texarkana, Texas. He was a member of Walnut Church of Christ.…

Ann Avery

Ann Avery, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in a local hospital. Mrs. Avery was born on September 1, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas and was a lifetime…

Tim Darden

Tim Darden, age 64, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Phyllis and George Lewis. Tim loved the great outdoors and could often be found…