Edna Pitts Garner
Edna Pitts Garner passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Edna was born on January 8, 1931, in McGhee, AR to George and Maurice Pitts. She was a homemaker and a dental assistant to…
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Deane Willey
Deane Willey, age 97, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his residence. Deane was born on July 3, 1928, to his parents, Richard and Agnes Willey. He served proudly in the United States Coast Guard and was retired from…
Kevin Scott Dirickson
Kevin Scott Dirickson, age 65, passed away on October 9, 2025, at a local hospital, surrounded by many loved ones. Kevin was born on July 7, 1960, in Champaign, Illinois, to his parents, Dickie and Glenda Dirickson. He was a…
Thomas Lee Wells
U.S. Veteran Thomas Lee Wells, age 72, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1953 in New Boston, Texas, to Betty Lou Askew-Capps and Albert Wesley Wells. He spent his working days…
Vanessa Wharton
Vanessa Wharton, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Vanessa was born on July 4, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Norman and Frances Nichols. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at…
Connie Mae Bowers Sutterfield
Connie Mae Bowers Sutterfield, age 72, of Wake Village, Texas died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Sutterfield was born December 14, 1952 in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from the City of Texarkana, Texas and…
Candi Lynn Talbot
Candi Lynn Talbot, age 43, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1982, in Texarkana, Texas, to Terry Porter and Jerry Essman. Candi found joy in the simple things in life.…
Texarkana Pawn Shop Owner Facing Felony Theft Charge
TEXARKANA, Ark–Proseuctors in Miller County filed a felony theft charge Wednesday against the owner of Tri-State Pawn & Jewelry alleging he accepted property that he knew had been stolen in a residential burglary. William “Bill” Duffer, 53, has been charged…
Elizabeth Ann Abston
Elizabeth Ann Abston, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at a local hospital. Elizabeth was born on January 3, 1940, in Texarkana, AR, to her parents, Clinard and Lola (Bufford) Wilhite. Elizabeth was a dedicated hairdresser for…
Col. James E. Duke, D.D.S.
U.S. Veteran FROM AIR FORCE NAVIGATOR TO DENTIST Col. James E. Duke, D.D.S. passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Prescott, AR on November 9, 1930 he was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Ruby Duke, his…
Hospice of Texarkana’s 16th Annual Jeans & Bling Delivers a Night of Laughter, Lip Sync, and Local Love
The 16th Annual Jeans & Bling Celebrity Lip Sync Battle, hosted by Hospice of Texarkana, brought the house down this past weekend with a packed crowd, vibrant performances, and a festive beach-themed atmosphere that had guests smiling from start to…
Irma George
Irma George, age 77, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1948, in Ravenna, Texas, to Mary Sparks and Talbot Stewart. Irma spent many years working as a butcher at Jerry’s…
Charles Colbert Owens
Charles Colbert Owens, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Charles was born on April 11, 1935, to his parents, Colbert ‘Bert” and Ova Dobson Owens. Charles began his career in the automotive industry in the 1960s,…
Patricia “Pat” Irene Metzger
Patricia “Pat” Irene Metzger, age 82, of Fouke, Arkansas, died on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born on January 18, 1943, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and spent most of her life in Fouke,…
Paul Edward Neal
Paul Edward Neal, age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1943, in Texarkana, Texas, to Gertha and Ezra Neal. Paul was a hardworking man who spent his career self-employed…