Thomas Ray Mathis
U.S. Veteran Thomas Ray Mathis, age 81, of Maud, Texas, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1944, in Patroon, Texas, to Dorothy and Homer Mathis. Thomas spent his working years as a dedicated pulpwood…
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Norman “Bo” Castleman
Norman “Bo” Castleman went to his home in Glory on Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1951, to Henry and Effie Castleman (Burchfield) in Gurdon, AR. He grew up in Lewisville, AR, and…
Alexander Washington Huddleston Jr.
U.S. Veteran Alexander Washington Huddleston Jr., age 99, of Maud, Texas, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mr. Huddleston was born January 26, 1926 in Success, Arkansas. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran having…
Billie Ann Green
Billie Ann Green, age 85, of Redwater, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2025. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 11, 1940 to Stella and Leonard Odom. Billie spent her working days as a Purchasing Agent for about…
Inez Lucille Jones
Inez Lucille Jones, 84, of Texarkana passed away on November 7, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1941, to Emery and Virgie Bender in Clark County, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wallace Jones, Sr,…
Roy’s Pawn Donation to Arkansas State Police Troop G
Mason Watkins, owner of Roy’s Pawn Shop, located at 1109 East St, Texarkana, AR, donated a Henry Steel Lever Action in 360 Buckhammer to the ASP’s Christmas party as a door prize for Troopers and Investigators. Watkins said, “I just…
Selecting Trustworthy Movers in Texarkana: Your Local Guide
Moving is an exciting yet daunting task. The tension can increase a little more when you realize you need a trusted moving company to handle your possessions. Whether you are moving across town or leaving the state to live in…
James Patrick Williams, MD.
Dr. James Patrick Williams — a devoted husband, father, and friend to many — passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while at work on November 4, 2025. Patrick was born on January 14, 1964, at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, Texas, and…
Donald Lynn Franklin
Donald Lynn Franklin, age 53, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1972, in Texarkana, Texas, to Laverne and Eugene Franklin. Donald was preceded in death by his parents.
Rodney Ance Spivey
Rodney Ance Spivey, age 74, of Redwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to James and Thelma Spivey. Rodney proudly served his country in the United States Army…
Texarkana Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Spouse
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man accused of sexually assaulting his wife in September is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $105,000 on charges of sexual assault and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Isaiah Motta, 29, has been in…
James “Boyad” Doss II
James “Boyad” Doss II, age 52, of Maud, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 12, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas, to Carolyn Sue and James “Jimmie” Boyad Doss.…
Johnny Toombs
Johnny Toombs, age 82, of Texarkana, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, at his residence. Johnny was born on June 22, 1943, in Prescott, AR to his parents, Julius and Mildred Toombs. Coach…
JB Scott
October 13, 1955 – October 29, 2025 JB Scott, age 70, passed away on October 29, 2025, at a local hospital. JB was born in Vernon, TX, to his parents, Thomas and Mary Scott. JB owned Willow Furniture and was…
Jana Louise Jones
Jana Louise Jones, age 71, of Nash, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1954, in Camden, Arkansas, to Geneva Maude Jones and George Lawson Hammond. Jana was a devoted homemaker who found…