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.…
Liam, the brave little fighter behind Little Liam’s Journey, was born with his esophagus in two separate pieces, leaving him with significant medical challenges. In just one year, he has endured 15 procedures—one major surgery and 14 additional interventions—as his…
Maudie Vann Smith Salyer passed away May 1, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. She was born to Hiram E. Vann and Lucinda Easterling Vann on November 19, 1927. Maudie graduated from Texas High School as salutatorian in January, 1945 and completed…
In the wake of a tragic loss, one Texarkana family has turned grief into a mission of hope, launching a ministry to support veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to raise awareness of the alarming suicide rates among former…
Allen “Papaw” Jordan, age 92, of Texarkana, Arkansas, was reunited in love with his wife, Anna Jo Jordan, and his daughter, Vicki Jordan, and his blue heeler, Major Blue, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Allen was born on September 15,…
Irma LaNell Bohn, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence. Nell was born on February 17, 1948, to her parents, Clyde and Irma Oliver. She was retired from…
Raymond Earl Sams, age 73, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Born on December 16, 1951, Raymond was the son of the late Buster and Maxine Sams. He was also preceded in death by his beloved…
Virginia Louise Murray, 83, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her residence with her family. She was born August 31, 1941, in Nashville, Arkansas. Mrs. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Coy and…
A divided Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors failed Monday evening to pass a proposed 90-day moratorium on new shipping container homes, following debate over building code standards, neighborhood notice requirements, and definitions of “unconventional housing.” The special-called meeting, initiated by…
Forrest “Jay” Mauldin, Jr., age 83, of Redwater, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in a local hospital. Mr. Mauldin was born on November 18, 1941, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and has…
Tamara Gennings, 56, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 6, 1968 in Prescott, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Rodney Boren and Naomi Brown. Survivors include…
Charles Wayne “Charlie” Seedle, 44, passed away on April 22, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1980, in Texarkana, Texas, to Randy Seedle and Nellie Angel. Charlie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed spending…
Guindolyn Hensley Prestidge went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, in Texarkana, TX at the age of 83. She and her twin sister Caroline joined Edward and Lola Hensley and five siblings as the youngest members…
Dr. Sammy Wood Born January 10, 1939, in Shreveport, LA., and died April 23, 2025, at his home. He grew up in Texarkana and graduated from Texas High School. Dr. Wood attended undergraduate school at Baylor and SMU where he…
June Foster, 84, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1940, in Atwood, Oklahoma, to Evelyn and Elmer Chaffin. Mrs. Foster attended Biblical Lifestyle Center and retired from Telford after working for over 10 years…
