TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Cindy Kay Ryan Clevenger

Cindy Kay Ryan Clevenger, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1946, in Texarkana, Texas to Cleodelle Smith and Ray Ryan. She spent her working days having Daycare in…

Betsy Lee Williams

Betsy Lee Williams, age 66, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Betsy was born on December 11, 1958, in Naples, Texas, to her loving parents, Patricia Fay and Aubrey Lee Narramore. A devoted daughter, mother,…

Mary Frances Tidwell

Mary Frances Malcolm Tidwell of Hot Springs Village, AR, died September 1, 2025 in  Hot Springs, AR. A former resident of Texarkana, she was currently residing in Hot Springs Village, AR. She was born on September 2, 1930, in Pittsburg,…

Jackie Ruth Smith

Jackie Ruth Smith March 4, 1933 – August 30, 2025 Jackie Ruth Smith, 92, of Texarkana, Texas, left to be with her Lord in Heaven, Saturday, August 30, 2025. Mrs. Smith was born March 4, 1933, in Hermitage, Arkansas, living…

Steven Charles Brown

Steven Charles Brown June 3, 1971 – August 31, 2025 Steven Charles Brown, born in Dayton, Texas, and a proud resident of Texarkana, hung up his boots for the last time on August 31, 2025. Known for his big heart,…

Theresa Fern Lopaz

Theresa Fern Lopaz was born May 6, 1952. She passed from this life after a brief battle with cancer on August 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ammonette “Denkie” Evans. She is survived by her aunt,…

Vernon McBride

Vernon McBride, age 83, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Vernon was born on October 16, 1941, in Texarkana, Arkansas to his parents, Willie and Ethel McBride. He is preceded in death by his wife, Valerea McBride, his parents;…

Pamella Annette Hoffmeister

Pamella Annette Hoffmeister, 69, of Maud, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Pamella was born December 5, 1955 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Bill and Billie Boze. Pamella was a dedicated Registered…

Ernest Louis Gardner

Ernest Louis Gardner, 68, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2025. Mr. Gardner was born on January 30, 1957, in Tacoma, Washington, to Sarah and Robert Gardner. He is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish…

James Vernon Hillier

James Vernon Hillier, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Church on the Rock, where his faith guided the way he…