TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Linda Campbell Trapp

Linda Campbell Trapp, 89, of Texarkana, TX. passed away on August 9, 2024. She was born on October 22, 1934, in Howard County, AR. to Bertha and Ellis Campbell. Mrs. Trapp was a member of Walnut Church of Christ since…

Donald Rush Richards

Donald Rush Richards, age 86, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home. Mr. Richards was born on November 12, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, and lived in Fouke most of his life. Donald was retired from Cobar…

Lois Jane McKnight Koonce

Lois Jane McKnight Koonce passed away peacefully at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas, on August 10, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on February 11, 1928, to Leona and Harrison McKnight, Lois was one of seven children. She was…

J. P. Hayman

J. P. Hayman, age 82, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in a local hospice facility surrounded by his family. Mr. Hayman was born March 20, 1942, in Texarkana,…

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…