TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Betty Cargile

Betty Cargile passed away on March 28, 2025. She was a member of Walnut Church of Christ. Mrs. Cargile is preceded by her husband, James Cargile. Her survivors include her son and daughter.

Koltin Drake Stout

Koltin Drake Stout, age 22, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home. Koltin was born on September 20, 2002, in Texarkana, Texas. He loved to play video games and spend time at home. He is survived…

Opportunities, Inc. Sunday Funday

Join Opportunities, Inc.’s Angel Guild on March 30th at 4:00 pm for a “Sunday Funday” afternoon of entertainment, delicious barbecue provided by Naaman’s Barbeque, beer and wine, plus other drinks (not included with ticket) provided at the open bar of…

Elizabeth Kay Sigman

Elizabeth Kay Sigman, age 63, of Longview, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 9, 1961, in Nashville, Arkansas, to Floyd Stimson and Mary Kilpatrick, Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother,…

Patsy Ruth McClendon Barnes

Patsy Ruth McClendon Barnes, age 91, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, March 21, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Barnes was born October 3, 1933 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church. She was…

Jo Vita Haddock-Tramell

Jo Vita Haddock-Tramell, age 81, of Nash, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Texarkana. Born on January 15, 1944, in DeKalb, Texas, to Weldon and Ada Haddock. Jo was a dedicated seamstress who found joy in gardening,…

Hal Dean Lorance

Hal Dean Lorance, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Hooks, Texas. Hal was born on February 12, 1938, in Arden, Arkansas to Oscar Howe and Mary Dean Lorance. Mr. Lorance spent approximately 40 years as a Texas state…

Guadalupe Romero

Guadalupe Romero, de 86 años, residente de Hooks, Texas, falleció rodeado de su familia. Nació el 12 de diciembre de 1938, hijo de Enrique y Valeriana Romero, en México. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y su hermana, Alejandra…

Ilena Spradin

Ilena Spradin September 1, 1934 – March 21, 2025 August 8, 2021 I am transcribing this to Sydney, my beautiful granddaughter. Daughter—granddaughter—sister—student—Christian—wife—mother—grandmother— greatgrandmother—friend—widow I was born on September 1st, 1934, on the Flats, 3 miles from Antoine, Arkansas in a…

Mary Ann Honeycutt

Mary Ann Honeycutt, age 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Honeycutt was born on March 9, 1937, in Texarkana,…

Herbert Lynn Tullos

Herbert Lynn Tullos, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 19, 2025. Mr. Tullos was born August 19, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Herbert and Helen Tullos. He is survived by two sons, Marshall Tullos and wife, Laurie, of…