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…
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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…
Anthony “Tony” McDowell
Anthony “Tony” McDowell, 55, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tony was born on May 24, 1970, in Texarkana, TX., to Bobby McDowell and Suzi Townsend. He spent his working years as a truck driver…
Glenn H. Cowley, Sr.
Glenn H. Cowley, Sr., age 89, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Mr. Cowley was born on September 1, 1935, and lived in Texarkana most…
Almena ‘Jean’ Follis
Almena ‘Jean’ Follis, 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Jean was born on October 26, 1936, in Farrenburg, MO to the late Bill and Cornelia Poyner. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Follis,…
James Gerald Eaton
James Gerald Eaton, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his residence. Gerald was born on January 4, 1945, in Texarkana, AR, to his parents, James and Ruby Eaton. He was a lifetime resident of Miller County…
Robin Lynn Hall
Robin Lynn Hall, age 52, of New Boston, Texas, formerly of Dallas, Texas, died Thursday, August 13, 2025, in a Shreveport hospital. Lynn was born February 25, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas. She was formerly employed with Time Warner Internet Service…
Betty Lou Burnett
Betty Lou Burnett, age 99, of Texarkana, Texas died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 20, 1925, in Norphlet, Arkansas, to Gladys and Felix Jackson. Mrs. Burnett moved to Texarkana in 1928. She…
Edna Sue Morphew
Edna Sue Morphew, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her residence. Sue was born on March 12, 1941, in Texarkana, AR, and was a lifelong resident. She was born to her parents, Owen and Edna…
Lewie Richard Henry
U.S. Veteran Lewie Richard Henry, age 71, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died August 7, 2025, in a local nursing home. Mr. Henry was born on August 23, 1953. He was a graduate of Arkansas High School in Texarkana and a lifelong…
Multi-Agency Effort Ends in Arrest of Man Who Twice Evaded Capture in Texarkana-Area Woods
TEXARKANA, Texas — A 20-year-old man is behind bars after a two-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, K9 teams, and repeated foot pursuits through heavily wooded terrain in Bowie County. According to the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident…
Former Telford Employee Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A former employee of the Telford Unit prison in New Boston has been indicted for a felony in Bowie County for allegedly having sex with an inmate serving a 30-year sentence for murder. Miriam Storey has been charged…
Kick’n It For Cancer: Honoring Detective Holly Smith Through Community, Competition, and Compassion
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) invites the community to come together for a day of camaraderie and purpose at the Kick’n It For Cancer Kickball Tournament, a special fundraiser held in memory of Detective Holly Smith. Scheduled for September…
Willard H. McBride
Willard H. McBride, 101, passed away on August 8, 2025 n Dallas, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1924 to Byron and Lena McBride in Corsicana, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2025…