TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Jack F. Neville

Jack F. Neville, born on August 5, 1945, passed away peacefully the morning of August 12, 2024, at his home in Hooks. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church in Hooks, Texas. He spent many years working at Red…

Curtis Lee Crockett

Curtis Lee Crockett was born in Ogden, Arkansas to James A. Crockett and Pearlie M. Simmon Crockett. He is number six of nine children. He attended elementary school in Ogden Arkansas and graduated high school from Little River Training High…

Robert Junior Burk

U.S. Veteran Robert Junior Burk, age 79 of Texarkana, Texas died Thursday, August 1, 2024 in a local nursing center. Mr. Burk was born October 18, 1944 in Texarkana, Texas. He was a retired fireman, a U.S. Navy veteran and…

George Allen Anthony

U.S Veteran George Allen Anthony, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024, at the age of 78. George was born in Texarkana, Texas on October 16th, 1945, where he lived and graduated as a…

Patricia Ann Porter

Patricia Ann Porter, age 81, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Hospice of Texarkana. She was born on July 14, 1943, in Texarkana, Texas, to Johnny and Ruth Porter. Ms. Porter spent her working days…

Sherry Lynn Harris

Sherry Lynn Harris, age 64, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed Friday, August 2, 2024, in a local hospital. Ms. Harris was born June 12, 1960, in Yerington, Nevada, and has lived in Texarkana most of her life. She was formerly employed…

Mary Elizabeth Carter

On Friday, July 19, 2024, our beloved Mary Elizabeth Carter (age 93) passed away. She was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as a caring friend. What a gift it was when Mary was born on Christmas…

Rachel Lee Hasting Story

Rachel Lee Hasting Story, age 85, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Bently Rehab and Nursing Center. Rachel was born September 12, 1938, in Scottsboro, Alabama, to the late Marvin Hasting and Amanda Jane Dulaney Hasting.…

Otis Young

Otis Young, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Young was born May 24, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Lawrence and Velma Young. He owned Otis Young…

Willie Ray Benton

Willie Ray Benton of Texarkana, Texas was born February 7, 1942, in Tinsman, Arkansas, the son of the late Wilburn Quien Benton and Sarah Samantha Brumley Benton. He passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home at the…

Morris Eugene Richie, Jr.

Morris Eugene Richie, Jr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Morris was born on October 25, 1963, to Morris and Annie Richie in Texarkana, Texas. Services will be held at Mt. Orange Baptist Church, 2510…

Linda Gail Langford

Linda Gail Langford passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at a Texarkana Hospital. She was 80 years old. Linda was born on July 9, 1944, in DeKalb, Texas to Travis Langford and Myrtle Langford Tolison. Linda loved singing and…

Chad Dennis Goza

Chad Dennis Goza, age 50, of Gresham, Oregon, formerly Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, July 29, 2024, in a local hospice facility surrounded by his family. Chad was born on February 6, 1974, in Texarkana, Texas. He was an aerospace welder…

Michael Oliver Boyette

Michael Oliver Boyette, a beloved husband, dad, Pappi, brother, uncle and friend, passed on from his life on earth July 27, 2024. Michael, also known as Mike, was a man whose life was a true testament to dedication, love and…