TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Judy Turner

Judy Lynn Logan Turner, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at Reunion Plaza. She was born on July 8, 1949, to Verna Mae Jamison Manasco and Marlo Elry Logan.Judy lived a life centered on faith, family, and the simple joys that brought her peace and happiness. Her greate...

Patsy Brownfield

Patsy Jean Brownfield, 77, of Paris, TX, went home to be with Jesus on July 1, 2026, at Paris Regional Health.Patsy was born on January 11,1949 to Cecil and Barbara Huneycutt in Denison, TX. She graduated Denison High School and went on to get her optician license at Texas State Optical. Patsy fell ...

Elson McDonald

Elson McDonald, a beloved husband and cherished member of the Foreman community, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1947, to Eugene and Katherine McDonald in Minden LA, and spent his life in dedication to his family and the values he held dear.He was served in the Uni...

LaTonya Walker Cash

LaTonya Nikita Walker CashLaTonya Nikita Walker Cash, 58, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Born on September 8, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, she was the beloved daughter of Fredrick Douglas Walker Jr. and Guyline Theresa Wedmore. LaTonya was a...

Shirley Smart

Shirley Ann Smart, passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on February 24,1949 to Jim and Molly Guffey in Texarkana, TX. She was proceeded in death by her parents, and her brother Donald Guffey, Son-in-law Bill Jeffirs. Survivors include Daughters Sharon Jeffirs, Cheryl and Will...

Joe Polk

Joe David Polk, 73, of Texarkana, departed his earthly home on July 10, 2026, at a local hospital in Texarkana, Texas.Joe was born on April 29, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Paul Celton Polk and Hazel Olive Polk.Joe lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and love for the people around him. As ...

Scott Ross

Scott Anthony RossScott Anthony Ross, age 58, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1968, in Texarkana, Texas.Scott dedicated many years of service as a manager with AutoZone, where he was known for his strong work ethic, leadership, and willingness to help ...

Ronnie Walker

A man of few words, but when he spoke you listened. He had a great love for the Lord and true faith. A firm believer in kindness, forgiveness and love. An avid fisherman and hunter, he loved being outdoors and in nature. The only thing he loved more were his three daughters and his five grandchildre...

Imogene “Jean” McAlister

Jean McAlister, known to all of us simply as Granny, was truly one of a kind. She never let anyone leave her home empty-handed, whether it was a quilt or crocheted treasure she'd made, a jar of something she'd canned from her garden, or a plate filled with her homemade pizza, strawberry delight pie,...

Major George W. Leake

Retired USAF Major George W. Leake, age 91, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Concho Heart Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 16, 1934, in Talco, Texas. He proudly served his country in the...

Martha Dawn Klein

Martha Dawn Trammell Klein, 62, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at HomeSteady Memory Care facility in Katy, Texas. Mrs. Klein was born February 11, 1964 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a retired teacher and a member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preced...

John Will Hall

Survivors include daughter, Debra Hall; son, John Hall, Jr.; three brothers, Gary Hall, Raymond Hall and Don Maxwell; grandchildren, Journey Crawford and Carlton King; great grandchildren, Evalyn Crawford, Ellery Crawford, Clayton King and Chaselynn Betts, and special friend, Doolie Jones. No servi...

Darrin Keith Forsythe

Darrin Keith Forsythe was born in High Point, NC. two days after John F. Kennedy took office. At three months of age his parents brought him to California where he would live for more than 60 years. After accepting the Lord as a teenager his faith became an important influence in his life. When we...