Betty Jean Goza
Betty Jean Goza, 96, passed away on January 7, 2025. Mrs. Goza was born on August 30, 1928, in Texarkana, TX. to Lela and C.T. Ware. Betty was a former member of Rosehill Baptist Church in Texarkana and a current…
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Mary Irene “Sissy” Springer
Mary Irene “Sissy” Springer, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Springer was born on December 16, 1944, in…
Randy Lee Friday
Randy Lee Friday, age 68, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at his residence. Randy was born on December 16, 1956, to his parents, Jack and Mattie Friday. He retired from Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. He enjoyed hunting,…
Cora Delores Stoker-Pearson
Cora Delores Stoker-Pearson was born October 12, 1943, in Marshall, Texas to the late Ala D. Stoker and the late Lillie (Hall)-Stoker. Cora was the eighth of ten children. On June 10, 1968, Cora Stoker married the love of her…
Ruth Victoria Chaplin
Ruth Victoria Chaplin With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ruth Victoria Chaplin on January 1, 2025. Born on July 2, 1962, in Deland, FL, Ruth was the cherished daughter of Allene L. Felder and Louis Armstrong, who both…
John Casey Davenport
John Casey Davenport, age 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by family Mr. Davenport was born on May 10, 1933, in Texarkana, Texas to his parents, John Cassie Davenport, Sr. and Alpha…
Patricia Anne Elijah-Jackson (Pat)
Patricia Anne Elijah-Jackson (Pat) was born September 4, 1953 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Leon and Ever Gee Elijah, Sr. She attended Carver Elementary School and graduated from Arkansas High School in May 1971. Patricia worked various jobs in…
Larry Brown
Larry peacefully passed away on the night of January 1st after a gradual decline in health. He was born on May 22, 1957, to Luther and Henrietta Brown. Larry attended Carver Elementary School and graduated from Arkansas High School before…
David Allen Warren
David Allen Warren was born on August 6, 1960, in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Bernice Paschal and Curtis Warren. From a young age, his life was deeply rooted in faith, which he nurtured through his involvement with Bethlehem Baptist…
Texarkana Shelters Prepare for Winter Weather
As freezing temperatures roll in and winter weather looms, homeless shelters in Texarkana are actively working to ensure everyone in the community has a warm place to stay. Randy Sam’s Outreach Center and The Salvation Army of Texarkana are committed…
Virgie Louise Songayllo
Virgie Louise Songayllo, age 68, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Christus St. Michaels Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Lawrence and Betty Holder. Mrs. Songayllo spent her working…
Pamela Gail Kindley
Pamela Gail Kindley, age 62, of Queen City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Born on November 22, 1962, in Baumholder, Germany, to Riley and Mary Snyder. Pamela was a dedicated Sales Representative and Substitute…
Charles “Barney” Krebs
U.S. Veteran Charles “Barney” Krebs, age 75, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on January 3, 2025. Mr. Krebs was born June 9, 1949 in Pascagoula, MS. He came from the Moss Point, MS paper mill in 1972 to the Texarkana…
Linda Dian Morgan
“However, I consider my life nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” —Acts 20:24 Linda Dian Morgan…
Elsie Darlene Weece Moore
Elsie Darlene Weece Moore, age 91, of Wake Village, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1933, in Cimarron, Kansas, to Leonard and Mae Weece. Mrs. Moore spent her working days at Day…