Linda Marie Whitley
Linda Marie Whitley, age 51, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in a Tyler, Texas, Hospital. Linda was born on May 24, 1974, in Houston, Texas, and lived in…
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A&M-Texarkana Aligning Academic Programming with Needs of Local Business and Industry
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is growing. Every measurable statistic bears that out, as does a casual glance around campus. The first two phases of an innovative new student housing community are complete and already filled with students. Construction is well underway…
Patty Lou Harland
Patty Lou Harland November 28, 1933 – August 21, 2025 Patty Lou Harland, lovingly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old.…
Gerald D. Green
Gerald Green at the age of 57 passed away on August 6, 2025, in Los Angelos, CA. Gerald was born to his parents Theodore and Thelma Green on January 23, 1968, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Gerald loved his family. In our…
Abandoned in Texarkana: Two Young Dogs Need Loving Home(s)
Recently, in the Texarkana area, two young dogs were found abandoned—underweight, infested, and frightened. Left to fend for themselves, they didn’t know what would come next. But thanks to a compassionate rescuer, their journey toward recovery has begun. Despite their…
Anna Johnson
Anna Johnson, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in a local retirement facility. Mrs. Johnson was born on December 4, 1936, in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas, and lived…
Troy Herman Martin
Troy Herman Martin, age 93, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2-25. Born December 31, 1931, in Prescott, Arkansas, Troy was raised in nearby Springhill, AR and graduated from Prescott High School in 1952, where he…
Robert Wayne Mauldin
Wayne Mauldin (1933–2025) Robert Wayne Mauldin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 92 at The Retreat at Kenwood in Texarkana, Texas. Born in Simms, Texas, Wayne graduated from Atlanta…
Anthony “Tony” McDowell
Anthony “Tony” McDowell, 55, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tony was born on May 24, 1970, in Texarkana, TX., to Bobby McDowell and Suzi Townsend. He spent his working years as a truck driver…
Glenn H. Cowley, Sr.
Glenn H. Cowley, Sr., age 89, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Mr. Cowley was born on September 1, 1935, and lived in Texarkana most…
Almena ‘Jean’ Follis
Almena ‘Jean’ Follis, 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Jean was born on October 26, 1936, in Farrenburg, MO to the late Bill and Cornelia Poyner. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Follis,…
James Gerald Eaton
James Gerald Eaton, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his residence. Gerald was born on January 4, 1945, in Texarkana, AR, to his parents, James and Ruby Eaton. He was a lifetime resident of Miller County…
Robin Lynn Hall
Robin Lynn Hall, age 52, of New Boston, Texas, formerly of Dallas, Texas, died Thursday, August 13, 2025, in a Shreveport hospital. Lynn was born February 25, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas. She was formerly employed with Time Warner Internet Service…
Betty Lou Burnett
Betty Lou Burnett, age 99, of Texarkana, Texas died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 20, 1925, in Norphlet, Arkansas, to Gladys and Felix Jackson. Mrs. Burnett moved to Texarkana in 1928. She…
Edna Sue Morphew
Edna Sue Morphew, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her residence. Sue was born on March 12, 1941, in Texarkana, AR, and was a lifelong resident. She was born to her parents, Owen and Edna…