TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Joe Phillip Hadaway

Joe Phillip Hadaway, age 80, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1944, in Nathan, Arkansas to Mary and Joe B. Hadaway. He spent his working days as a shop manager of…

Wayne Robinson Johnston

Wayne Johnston, age 75, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his residence. Wayne was born on March 31, 1950, in Texarkana, AR to his parents Wayne ‘Tommy’ Johnston Sr., and Perrie Mae McWilliams Johnston Crabtree. Wayne took pride…

Tommy Dean Strickland

Tommy Dean Strickland, age 79, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1945, in Texarkana, Texas, to Irene and Earl Strickland. Tommy spent his working years as a truck driver, where…

Craig Goza

Craig Goza (1950-2025) Craig Goza, age 74, of Maud, Texas, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in The Retreat at Kenwood, Texarkana, Texas. Craig was born in New Boston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Maynard and Vallie…

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…