Marie Elizabeth Boswell
Marie Elizabeth Boswell, 69, of Texarkana, AR., passed away on June 24, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1956, to Ester and Harry Kelly in Baton Rouge, LA. Marie was a member of Freedom Grace Fellowship. She enjoyed camping…
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Texarkana Hospital Sent Away Patients Reporting Sexual Assault
TEXARKANA, Texas–Two alleged victims of sexual violence, including a 14-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman, were not immediately examined after seeking care at a local hospital’s emergency room in the hours after their assaults in May, according to a Texarkana…
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
On June 24th, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Texarkana, Texas public water system, ID 0190004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently…
Charles D. Beckham, Jr.
Charles D. Beckham, Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, in DeKalb, Tx. Charles was born on April 17, 1961, in Shreveport, LA., to Charles and Sandra Gail Beckham. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home,…
Sonya Gail Jewell
Sonya Gail Jewell, age 57, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025, at 10:48 AM. She was born on March 16, 1968, in Texarkana, Texas to Gail Mullins and Sam Carey. She spent her days working as a…
Shirley Ann Richardson
Shirley Ann Richardson, 84, of Wake Village, Texas passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born April 18, 1941, in Gary, Indiana, to Lyle and Dorothy Moss. Shirley was preceded in death by both her parents; her sister…
Catrina Janelle Dansby
Catrina Janelle Dansby, age 27, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1998, in Texarkana to Dawn and Donald Dansby. Catrina worked as a Lead Consultant for DeFi Solutions in Oklahoma…
Texarkana Man Accused Of Assaulting 8 Months Pregnant Woman
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man who allegedly assaulted a woman eight months pregnant earlier this month at a local furniture store has been charged with a felony in Bowie County. Ladarrious Kevon Whitaker, 22, allegedly shoved and pushed a woman who…
Texarkana Arkansas Firefighters Battle Four Fires in Six Hours
In the early hours of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Texarkana Arkansas Firefighters were called to action in a dramatic stretch of emergency response that saw four separate building fires break out in quick succession. The first fire was reported shortly…
Tammy Lynn Stanley
Tammy Lynn Stanley, age 60, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Donald and Melba Cheney, who welcomed Tammy home at the eternal gates of Heaven. Tammy…
Patricia Pettyjohn
Patricia Pettyjohn, 71, of Texarkana passed away on June 15, 2025. She was born September 2, 1953 in Texarkana to Roy and Laura Pettyjohn. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Patty enjoyed crafts, being with…
Cheryll Lynn Beard
Cheryll Lynn Beard, age 72, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. Born on February 19, 1953, in Texarkana, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Charles Thompson and Sonya Dale Roberts. A devoted member of Redeeming…
Carolyn “Sweet” Hon Lee
Carolyn “Sweet” Hon Lee, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2025, at her residence. Carolyn was born on August 26, 1945, in Vivian, Louisiana, to her parents, Edmond and Gertrude Curry. She…
Marlin B. Laxton
Marlin B. Laxton, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence. Marlin was born on March 6, 1937, to his parents, Hubert and Leola Laxton in Pleasant Plains, AR.…
Sarah Cox Williamson
Sarah Cox Williamson, 86, of Texarkana, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Born on December 31, 1938, in Dallas, TX, to Mac and Helen Merrit Cox, Sarah lived…