Judy Lane Stover
Judy Lane Stover, aged 77, passed away on February 22, 2026. Judy was born on August 26, 1948. She was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas.
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Nanci Patricia Vaughan Wathen
Nanci Patricia Vaughan Wathen, age 74, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from complications of a massive stroke. Nanci was born on March 17, 1951, to Patsy and J.T. Anderson. She was a devoted Baptist whose faith was an important foundation in her life. She dedicated her early years to bei...
Stewart Angel
Stewart Angel, age 77, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joy and Truett Angel. Stewart dedicated his professional life to education, serving as a math professor at Texarkana College until his retire...
Seven Schools to Compete in Annual Roy “Doc” Walker Track Meet Thursday
The Texarkana Arkansas School District will host the annual Roy “Doc” Walker Relays on Thursday, February 26, at Razorback Stadium. Field events are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., featuring girls’ long jump, discus, and pole vault, along with boys’…
Historic Ace of Clubs House Announces Spring Tours to Support Restoration Efforts
The Texarkana Museums System is offering spring tours of the historic Ace of Clubs House, with proceeds supporting ongoing restoration efforts at the landmark property. Tours will be held on the second Sunday of March, April, and May—specifically March 8,…
Local Program Director Selected for National Afterschool Leadership Role
Tina Jones, Program Director at the Read and Rise Afterschool Program in Texarkana, has been selected as one of 16 Afterschool Ambassadors nationwide for 2026 by the Afterschool Alliance. Jones will serve a one-year term working with policymakers and community…
Lacreta Lee Beckham
Lacreta Lee Beckham, 61 of Texarkana, TX born on November 28, 1964 in Sacramento, CA passed away on February 21, 2026. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Carson Tipton and Chad and Susan Hyman; three grandchildren, Baylor Tipton, Jordan Tipton…
Dennis Wayne Turney
Dennis Wayne Turney, age 64, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on October 8, 1961, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Linda Turney and Wayne Turney. He spent his working days as a tire builder at Cooper Tire. He later retired from Cooper Tire. In his free time, he enjoyed ...
Betty Jean Seay
Betty Jean Seay, 85 of Texarkana, TX passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1940 in Idabel, OK. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church were she and her late husband Mark headed…
Week-Long Caddo Street Closure Begins Monday for Sewer Work
Texarkana Water Utilities will close a section of Caddo Street starting Monday, February 23rd, for utility repairs. KAMPCO will be installing new sewer lines across Caddo Street during the closure. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, February…
Melissa Ann Mossier
Melissa Ann Mossier, aged 58, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on February 1, 1968, Melissa was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held at East Funeral Home, located at 2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, Texas, 75503. The service is scheduled for Monday February 23, 2026, b...
Verla Mary Griffin
Verla Mary Griffin, age 91, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 from the effects of dementia. Mrs. Griffin was born November 18, 1934 in Leesville, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. She loved cooking, fishing, gardening and her four fur babies. ...
Maud Man Arrested After Cybertip Leads To Child Abuse Images
Maud Man Accused Of Possessing Images Of Child Sex Abuse BOWIE COUNTY, Texas–Bail has been set at $150,000 for a Maud, Texas, manaccused of possessing digital images depicting the sexual abuse of minors. Clinton Albert Denton, 54, was arrested last…
Westside Church of Christ Food Distribution Set for Saturday in Texarkana
Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 524 Sowell Lane in Texarkana.
Charles Pitts jr
Charles Pitts Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.Arrangements for Charles’ passage are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services. Services will be conducted privately....