TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Kaden Brandon Allen

Kaden Brandon Allen, 19, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born on August 24, 2005, Kaden lived a life full of love, loyalty, and passion. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, teammate, and friend…

Mason McCal Pierce

Mason McCal Pierce, 32 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Sunday July 6, 2025. He was born March 25, 1993 to Marty Pierce and Kay Sparks in Texarkana, Texas. He graduated in 2011 from Redwater High School. Mason was employed at…

Bonnie Lynn Miller

Bonnie Lynn Miller was born on June 19, 1957, in Texarkana to Billie Rae Barton Henderson and Warner Lee Henderson. A cherished mother and gifted teacher, she committed her life to loving and building up the children and friends she…

Millie Williams

Millie Williams, age 83, of Nash, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Newport, Tennessee, to Flo Finchum. Millie spent her early years working as a dedicated clerk at Kmart,…

Noel Tyson Griffith

U.S. Veteran Noel Tyson Griffith, age 93, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, in a Beaumont nursing home. Mr. Griffith was born August 6, 1931, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He…

Jerry Moore

Jerry Moore, age 90, of Genoa, AR, passed away quietly on July 1, 2025, at his home. He was born June 29, 1935, in Chama, NM, to Lou and Genie Moore. Jerry Moore was a Navy veteran and a Master…

James Homer Upchurch

U.S. Navy Veteran James Homer Upchurch, 99, died June 30, 2025, at his home in Texarkana, Texas. Born April 26, 1926, in Stamps, Arkansas, he lived most of his adult life in Texarkana, Texas. He attended Texarkana, Arkansas High School,…

Raymond Eugene Childress

Raymond Eugene Childress, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Raymond was born on September 27, 1940, in Hickory Flats, Mississippi, to his parents, Eugene and Ruth Childress. He retired from D…

Anita Gayle Price

Anita Gayle Price, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Price was born on September 23, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a lifetime…

Mae Frances Hasley

Mae Frances Hasley, age 82, left this world for her home in Paradise on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Wake Village, Texas. Frances was born on September 15, 1942 in…

Dwayne Pinkston

Dwayne Pinkston, 73, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on June 27, 2025. He was born March 11, 1952 to Brody W. and Gladys Pinkston in Texas. Dwayne held a special place in so many hearts. He was kind, with a…

Jeff William Sewell

U.S. Army Jeff William Sewell October 11, 1928 – June 26, 2025 Funeral services for Jeff William Sewell, age 96, of Henderson, will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00 in the chapel of Texarkana Funeral Home – Arkansas…

Connie Jean Barlow

Connie Jean Barlow, age 61, passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1963, in Texarkana, Texas, to Frank and Inge Gilliam. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Shaun Barlow, sister Cynthia Jackson,…

Leola F. Thompson

Leola F. Thompson peacefully passed away 6/25/25 at 102 years old. She was the oldest resident at Cornerstone Methodist Retirement Community, having lived there for 26 years. She was there longer than any employee or resident. Born in Atwell, TX…