James Vernon Hillier
James Vernon Hillier, age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Church on the Rock, where his faith guided the way he…
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Russell Alan Edzards
Russell Alan Edzards, age 57, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 19, 1968, in Texarkana, to Herman Lee Edzards and Alice Sue Edzards. Russell, aka…
Richard Leon McPherson
Richard Leon McPherson, 70 of New Boston, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1954, in New Boston, Texas. He is the second son of the late Floyd and Jeanette McPherson. Richard is also…
Paul Ryan Chance
Paul Ryan Chance, age 39, of Wake Village, Texas, died on Friday, August 22, 2025, in a Dallas, Texas, hospital surrounded by his family. Ryan was born on March 18, 1986, in Monroe, Louisiana. He was formerly employed at Discount…
Douglas DeWayne Green
Douglas DeWayne Green, age 69, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1956, in Vivian, Louisiana, to Dovie Lynn Green and Carl Douglas Green. DeWayne spent his career working as a…
Robert L. “Bob” Mattson
U.S. Veteran Robert L. “Bob” Mattson (1946–2025) Robert L. “Bob” Mattson, 79, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. A proud Vietnam veteran, Bob served his country with courage and honor, earning both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for…
Gregory “Greg” Paul Jones
Gregory “Greg” Paul Jones, age 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. Greg was born on May 15, 1959, in Denver City, Texas and lived in…
Linda Marie Whitley
Linda Marie Whitley, age 51, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in a Tyler, Texas, Hospital. Linda was born on May 24, 1974, in Houston, Texas, and lived in…
A&M-Texarkana Aligning Academic Programming with Needs of Local Business and Industry
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is growing. Every measurable statistic bears that out, as does a casual glance around campus. The first two phases of an innovative new student housing community are complete and already filled with students. Construction is well underway…
Patty Lou Harland
Patty Lou Harland November 28, 1933 – August 21, 2025 Patty Lou Harland, lovingly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old.…
Gerald D. Green
Gerald Green at the age of 57 passed away on August 6, 2025, in Los Angelos, CA. Gerald was born to his parents Theodore and Thelma Green on January 23, 1968, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Gerald loved his family. In our…
Abandoned in Texarkana: Two Young Dogs Need Loving Home(s)
Recently, in the Texarkana area, two young dogs were found abandoned—underweight, infested, and frightened. Left to fend for themselves, they didn’t know what would come next. But thanks to a compassionate rescuer, their journey toward recovery has begun. Despite their…
Anna Johnson
Anna Johnson, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in a local retirement facility. Mrs. Johnson was born on December 4, 1936, in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas, and lived…
Troy Herman Martin
Troy Herman Martin, age 93, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2-25. Born December 31, 1931, in Prescott, Arkansas, Troy was raised in nearby Springhill, AR and graduated from Prescott High School in 1952, where he…
Robert Wayne Mauldin
Wayne Mauldin (1933–2025) Robert Wayne Mauldin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 92 at The Retreat at Kenwood in Texarkana, Texas. Born in Simms, Texas, Wayne graduated from Atlanta…