Carroll Dean Cooper
Carroll Dean Cooper, age 83, passed away on August 8. 2025. He was born on February 23, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, to his parents, Clyde and Jessie Cooper. He worked as a machinist at Alcoa Industries, where his skills and…
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Wendy Amox Walls
Wendy Amox Walls, age 58, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1966, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Melvin J. Amox and Lynda F. Campbell. Wendy spent her working years both…
William “Bill” Guthrie
William “Bill” Guthrie, age 79, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Guthrie was born on September 28, 1945, in Kingsville, Texas.…
Texarkana Ex-Cop Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse On The Job
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former Texarkana, Texas, police officer was indicted Thursday by a Bowie County grand jury for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl who had been riding along with him on patrol as part of a program meant to encourage youth…
Wallace Foster
Wallace Foster, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1934. A proud graduate of Arkansas High School, Wallace often said, “Win or lose, always an Arkansas Razorback.” His deep…
Nelma Duane Beasley Griffin
Nelma Duane Beasley Griffin, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed on August 4, 2025, at the Villa in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Griffin was born on April 16, 1935, in Fouke, Arkansas, to her parents, Noel and Nell Beasley. She was…
Vira Romenska
Vira Romenska, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in her home in Argyle, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 22, 1940, in Ukraine, Vira lived a life devoted to her family, her faith, and…
Rhonda Garrison
Rhonda Garrison June 26, 1954 – August 3, 2025 Rhonda Garrison, age 71, of Hooks, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1954, in Texarkana, Texas, to Grace Brown Roberson and Ralph Roberson.…
Betty Jo Graham
Betty Jo Graham, age 98, passed away on August 3, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Graham was born December 16, 1926 in Bryans Mill, Texas to C.R. and Lora Howard. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist…
Shirley Elisabeth Knowles
Shirley Elisabeth Knowles, 74, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas to Betty and James Posey. Shirley worked as a nursing aide for more than 20 years, and she was…
Steven Ray Murrah
Steven Ray Murrah, 44, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born on December 14, 1980, in Texarkana, TX, Steven was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who…
Paul E. Howard Jr.
Paul E. Howard Jr., age 61, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1964, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Brenda Blankenship and Paul E. Howard Sr. Paul was a proud Eagle Scout…
Michelle Rene Treadway
Michelle Rene Treadway, age 58, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1967, in Texarkana, AR, to Gail and Tommy Vise. Michelle loved going to the beach, cooking for family and…
Kyron La’King Richardson
Kyron La’King Richardson, age 19, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Kyron was born on December 6, 2005, in Texarkana, TX to his parents, Christina Splawn and Robert Richardson Jr. He had two great passions in…
Debra Burt Davis
Debra Burt Davis, age 67, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling cancer for over five years. Debra was born on August 22, 1957, in Grenada, Mississippi, to…