TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Clarence “Tonk” Edwards

Clarence “Tonk” Edwards November 15, 1958 – August 11, 2025 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame guitarist Clarence “Tonk” Edwards passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, Tonk found his…

Carroll Dean Cooper

Carroll Dean Cooper, age 83, passed away on August 8. 2025. He was born on February 23, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, to his parents, Clyde and Jessie Cooper. He worked as a machinist at Alcoa Industries, where his skills and…

Rebecca Wichhart

Rebecca Wichhart, age 67, of Texarkana, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Dallas, TX. Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a cherished friend to many.…

Shelly Beck Longino

Shelly Beck Longino, age 49, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Friday, August 1, 2025, in Georgia. Shelly was born May 5, 1976, in Texarkana, Texas, and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. She was the Assistant Manager for Custom Car Care…

Carroll Dean Cooper

Carroll Dean Cooper, age 83, passed away on August 8. 2025. He was born on February 23, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, to his parents, Clyde and Jessie Cooper. He worked as a machinist at Alcoa Industries, where his skills and…

Wendy Amox Walls

Wendy Amox Walls, age 58, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1966, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Melvin J. Amox and Lynda F. Campbell. Wendy spent her working years both…

William “Bill” Guthrie

William “Bill” Guthrie, age 79, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Guthrie was born on September 28, 1945, in Kingsville, Texas.…

Wallace Foster

Wallace Foster, age 90, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1934. A proud graduate of Arkansas High School, Wallace often said, “Win or lose, always an Arkansas Razorback.” His deep…

Vira Romenska

Vira Romenska, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in her home in Argyle, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 22, 1940, in Ukraine, Vira lived a life devoted to her family, her faith, and…

Rhonda Garrison

Rhonda Garrison June 26, 1954 – August 3, 2025 Rhonda Garrison, age 71, of Hooks, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1954, in Texarkana, Texas, to Grace Brown Roberson and Ralph Roberson.…

Betty Jo Graham

Betty Jo Graham, age 98, passed away on August 3, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Graham was born December 16, 1926 in Bryans Mill, Texas to C.R. and Lora Howard. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist…

Steven Ray Murrah

Steven Ray Murrah, 44, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born on December 14, 1980, in Texarkana, TX, Steven was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who…