Leon Harold Gilbert Jr.
U.S. Veteran Leon Harold Gilbert Jr., 82, of Wake Village, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born April 24, 1943, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Inez and Leon Gilbert Sr. Mr. Leon is preceded in death by his…
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Community Food Distribution Event Saturday
Texarkana residents in need of food assistance will have the opportunity to receive fresh provisions during an upcoming community distribution event. The initiative, hosted by Westside Church of Christ, will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 to 10:30…
Arkansas Online Gambling Bill Withdrawn for Interim Study
A legislative proposal to legalize online casino gaming in Arkansas has been withdrawn from consideration and referred for interim study. House Bill 1861, introduced by Representative Matt Duffield, aimed to authorize the state’s three licensed casinos (Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort,…
Arthur Lee Bolden
Arthur Lee Bolden, age 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Christus Saint Michaels Hospital. Born on April 6, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Eugene and Mary Bolden. Mr. Bolden spent his working day as…
Shannon Denise Gunther
Shannon Denise Gunther, age 52, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away at 6:04 AM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1972, in Texarkana, Texas, to John Paul Merritt and Linda Merritt. Mrs. Gunther…
Lola Mae Herrington
Lola Mae Herrington, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2025, at her residence. Lola was born on November 25, 1938, to her parents, Gladys and Clarence Mathis in Lockesburg, AR. After her…
Teresa Ann Page
Teresa Ann Page, age 63, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Page was born on December 16, 1961, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a lifelong resident of…
Andrea Maldonado Cooper
Andrea Maldonado Cooper, age 72, of Texarkana, Texas died Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Cooper was born February 21, 1953 in Rosedale, Mississippi and was retired from Custom Windows. She was preceded in death by her husband…
Walker Brant Smith
Walker Brant Smith, of Waco, Texas, was born on April 1, 1967, and passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, with his family by his side. Brant is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Teri Ann Smith; his…
Chuck Edmondson
Donald J. (Chuck) Edmondson, age 74, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Chuck was born on October 17, 1950, in Newport, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in Texarkana. He was…
Eean Eugene “Gene” Perkins
Eean Eugene “Gene” Perkins, age 75 of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed from this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Gene was born on October 3, 1949, in Midland, Texas, and spent most of his life in Texarkana. He was a…
Billie Jean Burg
Billie Jean Burg, age 92, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mrs. Burg was born on July 25, 1932, in Hope, Arkansas, and spent most of her life in…
Bobby Gene Alton
Bobby Gene Alton, age 76, of Genoa, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home. Mr. Alton was born March 15, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and lived in Miller County…
Gloria Deen Wedgeworth
Gloria Deen Wedgeworth. Age 79 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2025, at Christus St. Michel Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Gloria Deen was born on February 11, 1946, to parents William Leroy…
Hospice of Texarkana Hosts Military Appreciation Picnic to Honor Veterans
Hospice of Texarkana invites all U.S. military veterans to its 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic, a heartfelt event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating those who have served. Taking place on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…