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…
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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…
Christopher Sylvester McCorkle
Christopher Sylvester McCorkle, age 65, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Christopher was born on March 13, 1960, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the union of Ulysses McCorkle and Bessie Mae Harris-McCorkle. Upon graduating from high…
Ex-Animal Control Officer Accused Of Stealing Dog Food From New Boston Shelter
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A former animal control and code enforcement officer who had previously been terminated by the city of New Boston allegedly ransacked the city’s sewer plant and stole dog food from the local animal shelter in September. Kyle Hill,…
Bobby Dale Black
Bobby Dale Black, 74, of Texarkana TX, born October 1, 1951, was delivered into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 25, 2025. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Bobby was a lifelong resident…
Iris Lee Wood
Iris Lee Wood, 95, of Texarkana, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep October 24, 2025. Iris was born February 11, 1930 in Marshall Texas. She was the oldest of five siblings. Iris married Edmond “Buddy” Wood on November 26,…
Prentis M. Evans
U.S. Veteran Prentis M. Evans, 91, of Maud, Texas passed away on October 23, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1934, to Henning and Sally Jo Evans in Maud, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and…
Woman Accused Of Attempting To Run Over Ex Charged With Assault
TEXARKANA, Texas–A woman who allegedly tried to run over her estranged husband and father of her children as he fled across the grounds of a Texarkana apartment complex has been charged in Bowie County with aggravated assault. Ruthera Mariel Brown,…
Warrant Issued For Texarkana Woman for Trademark Counterfeiting
TEXARKANA, Texas–The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant for a Texarkana woman accused of falsely holding herself out as an ambassador for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program on a charge of trademark counterfeiting. Bessie…
Elmer Eugene Line Jr.
Elmer Eugene Line Jr., age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1950, in Texarkana, Texas, to Alice and Elmer Line Sr. Elmer spent his working years as a facility…
Carolyn P. Jones
Carolyn P. Jones, age 80, of Texarkana, AR, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at a local hospital. Carolyn was born on March 6, 1945, to her parents James “Bill” and Opal Peavy. A devoted fan of Jimmy Buffett,…