LaNell Hammon Akin
LaNell Hammon Akin, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Little River Memorial Hospital. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on November 7, 1940, to Edith and William Hammon.
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Bobby Lynn Beasley
Bobby Lynn Beasley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1937, in Fouke, Arkansas, to Nellie and Noel Beasley.
Neva Lorene Patterson
Neva Lorene Patterson, age 91, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, October 2, 2026, in a local nursing center.
George Allen Slaton
George Allen Slaton, 95, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Martin Glen Rowton
Martin Glen Rowton, age 74, of Genoa, Arkansas, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in a local hospital.
Betty Ann Reel
Betty Ann Reel, 80, of Texarkana passed away on September 23, 2026. She was born July 13, 1946, to Richard and Mary Barylski in St. Louis, MO.
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Rebecca Ann Epps
Rebecca Ann Epps, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1950, to C. D. and Martha Stiles of Clarksville, Texas.
Michael Buford Crane
Michael Buford Crane, 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 28, 2026. Born January 23, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Thomas Crane and Margaret Oliger, Mike devoted his life to faith, learning, teaching and service.
Edwin Stephen Oden
Edwin Stephen Oden's life began in Atlanta, Texas on January 3, 1939. He passed away on September 29, 2026 at the age of 87. Steve graduated from Atlanta High School in 1957. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned his
Lydia K Arnold
LYDIA K. AARON ARNOLD September 23, 1937 - September 21, 2026, Lydia Aaron Arnold passed away peacefully on Monday September 21, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on September 23, 1937, to J.P. and Katherine Aaron in
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Former resident sues The Cottages at Texarkana over broken kneecap, pressure wound
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