TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Billy G. Thigpen

Billy G. Thigpen, 93, of Texarkana passed away at his home on May 28, 2025. He was born September 4, 1931 to Ed and Susie Thigpen in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was a member of Williams United Methodist Church. Billy…

Billy Franklin Caver

Billy Franklin Caver, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Billy was born in Atlanta, TX, to Ray and Willie Caver and raised in Queen City, TX before moving to Texarkana,…

Caren Denise Holcomb

Caren Denise Holcomb, 71 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. Caren was born on February 13, 1954, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Mary Helen Cook and Walter O. Cook. She is preceded in death by her grandparents,…

Cindy Maxine Karr

Cindy Maxine Karr, age 86, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed from this life on May 24, 2025. Born in Langley, Arkansas on July 8, 1938, to the late Lina and Elbert Pinson. She had three sisters, Virginia, Azelle and Adell, who…

Joe Jean Murray

Joe Jean Murray, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Born on July 14, 1940, in Bradley, Arkansas, Joe led a life of remarkable dedication and service. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps…

Erna L. Adams

Erna L. Adams, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born on August 7, 1934, in Linden, Texas to Anna Wells Robison and Albert Robison. She spent her working days in numerous office…

Benjamin Derrell Scoggins

Benjamin Derrell Scoggins, age 71, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Hospice of Texarkana-Texarkana, Texas. He was born on June 9, 1953, in Texarkana -Miller County, Arkansas, to Aaron Monroe and Lue Ella Scoggins. Mr.…

Curtis “Bryant” Rogers

Curtis “Bryant” Rogers, of Redwater, Texas, was born October 20, 1961, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Carolyn Sue Mills Rogers and Curtis Wayne Rogers. He liked to hunt, but he LOVED fishing. He loved to drive anything that would go fast!…

Reverend C. Ronald Drye

Reverend C. Ronald Drye stepped into eternity on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was instrumental in the lives of a multitude of people. As a pastor, nurse practitioner, and medical missionary,…

Michael Shannon Green

Michael Shannon Green, 56, of Ashdown passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born October 12, 1968 to Donnie and Delma Maxey Green in Texarkana. He was preceded in death by his father and sister Trena Green. Survivors include…

Mirlene C. Gill

Mirlene C. Gill, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Mirlene was born on January 21, 1937, in Falcon, Arkansas, to Mr. & Mrs. Larkin Campbell. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025,…

Ruby Pauline Cummings

Ruby Pauline Cummings December 4, 1928 – May 19, 2025 Obituary Pending. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Chapelwood Funeral Home- Nash, TX. Visitation will be held for an hour prior to…

Billy Wayne Rose

Billy went to Heaven in the Arms of Jesus Billy Wayne Rose, age 77, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Texarkana, Texas to Maudie Mae Holcombe Rose and Robert…

Aubry Dale (AD) Sanderson

Aubry Dale (AD) Sanderson AD was born October 23, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana to the parents of Henry Tommie Sanderson & Geneva Taylor Sanderson. He graduated from West Monroe high school. He enrolled in college & decided after a short…

Joanne Sellers Caldwell

Joanne Sellers Caldwell, 86, quietly and peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Christine Caldwell, who took loving care of her for years. Survivors are Christine of Texarkana, son Dana…