TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Betty Jo Conway Buchanan

Betty Jo Conway Buchanan September 11, 1931 – July 28, 2025 Betty Jo Conway Buchanan, 93, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in a local nursing facility. She was born on September 11, 1931, to Katie and Joe Conway.…

Jerry Sewell

Jerry Sewell, age 90, of Doddridge, Arkansas, died peacefully with his family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a local hospice facility. Mr. Sewell was born June 8, 1935, in Genoa, Arkansas, and was a lifetime resident of Miller County.…

Richard Lanorda Wingfield

Richard Lanorda Wingfield of Texarkana, AR, departed this life on July 17, 2025. Our hearts are heavy with his absence. Richard was born February 13, 1955, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Ophelia and Richard Wingfield Sr. After graduating from Texas High…

Shirley Lynne Montgomery

Shirley Lynne Montgomery passed away on July 29, 2025. Shirley was born on November 2, 1944, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Glen and Ellen Barrington. She was a member of Maud Church of Christ and spent 34 years working as a…

Kenneth Edward Gray

Kenneth Edward Gray November 20, 1938 – July 21, 2025 Kenneth Gray, age 86, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1938, in Westover, Texas to Ara New and James Doyle Gray.…

Ja’Dence Rayne Hamilton

Our precious baby girl, Ja’Dence Rayne Hamilton, was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, her presence has left an everlasting imprint on our hearts. Ja’Dence is lovingly…

Greg Weatherly

Greg Weatherly, age 57, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1969, in Texarkana, Texas. Greg was a devoted member of First Biker’s Church, where he found joy in the fellowship and…

Donnie Ray Brooks Jr.

Donnie Ray Brooks Jr., age 43, passed away on July 17, 2025. Donnie was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1981, to his parents, Donnie and Polly Brooks. Donnie had one of the kindest hearts anyone could know. He…