TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Bobby ‘Bob’ Riggins

Bobby ‘Bob’ Riggins, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Marietta, Texas to Ocie and Maxine Riggins.…

Charlie Edward Adkisson Jr.

Charlie Edward Adkisson Jr., age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at a local hospital. Born on June 25, 1944, in Arkansas to Charlie Sr. and Juanita Adkisson. Charlie spent his working days as a…

James L. Cargile

James L. Cargile, 92, of Texarkana passed away January 16, 2025. He was born April 4, 1932 to Scott and Lois Cargile in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025 at…

Janie Jordan Lively

Janie Jordan Lively, age 81, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 16, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Lively was born on July 19, 1943, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to her parents Louie and Cleota Lively. Mrs.…

Shirley Diane Eades

Shirley Diane Eades, 78, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, January 13, 2025, to the open arms of her Lord, Jesus. Shirley was born to Tomie and Juanita Whiseant on December 11, 1946, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Shirley was preceded…

Carolyn Batemen Runnels

Carolyn Batemen Runnels, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Mrs. Runnels was born April 22, 1944, in Texarkana, Texas. Carolyn was a lifetime member of Highland Park Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Discipleship…

Joey Daniel Tackett

Joey Daniel Tackett, age 50, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 20, 1974, in Texarkana, Texas, to Ray and Cathy Tackett. Joey was known for his love of singing, playing…

Kevin Gregg Walker

Kevin Gregg Walker, 54 of Fouke, Arkansas slipped into the arms of Jesus with his loving wife, Mary and his daughters Maegan and Haley at home surrounding his bedside January 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with Esophageal cancer. Kevin…

Brenda Jane Sisco

Brenda Jane Sisco, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at a local hospital while surrounded by her loved ones. Brenda was born on June 8, 1950, in Miller County to her parents, Ruben and Dorothy Reynolds. Brenda…

Martha Crystal Brewington

Martha Crystal Brewington, of Texarkana, passed away on January 13, 2025. Mrs. Brewington was born on December 29, 1942, to Flora and Dr. Clarence Winchester in Texarkana, AR. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and many other…

Wilma Dean McClendon

Wilma Dean McClendon, 96, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on January 13, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1928, in Bearden, Arkansas to Harvey and Eula Benson. Mama Dean was a very active and faithful member of Mandeville Baptist…

Patty Louise Whiteside

Patty Louise Whiteside, 85, of Texarkana passed away on January 13, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1939, in Medford, Oregon to Aline and Maurice Smith. Mrs. Whiteside was a member of First Baptist Church Texarkana and the Golden…

Kenneth Allen Hatton

Kenneth Allen Hatton, age, 86, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday January 11, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home Online registration www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

Opal Dolores Sutton

Opal Dolores Sutton, age 82, of Wake Village, Texas, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Sutton was born July 12, 1942 in Stanton, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of the New Life Tabernacle…