Walker Brant Smith
Walker Brant Smith, of Waco, Texas, was born on April 1, 1967, and passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, with his family by his side. Brant is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Teri Ann Smith; his…
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Chuck Edmondson
Donald J. (Chuck) Edmondson, age 74, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Chuck was born on October 17, 1950, in Newport, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in Texarkana. He was…
Eean Eugene “Gene” Perkins
Eean Eugene “Gene” Perkins, age 75 of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed from this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Gene was born on October 3, 1949, in Midland, Texas, and spent most of his life in Texarkana. He was a…
Billie Jean Burg
Billie Jean Burg, age 92, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mrs. Burg was born on July 25, 1932, in Hope, Arkansas, and spent most of her life in…
Bobby Gene Alton
Bobby Gene Alton, age 76, of Genoa, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home. Mr. Alton was born March 15, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and lived in Miller County…
Gloria Deen Wedgeworth
Gloria Deen Wedgeworth. Age 79 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2025, at Christus St. Michel Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Gloria Deen was born on February 11, 1946, to parents William Leroy…
Hospice of Texarkana Hosts Military Appreciation Picnic to Honor Veterans
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.…
Little Liam’s Journey: $7,000 Needed For $25,000 Goal!
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
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…
Ben’s Heart Ministry Honors Late Veteran by Bringing PTSD Awareness to the Community
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 Jordan
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,…
Nell Bohn
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
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
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…
Texarkana Board Split on Container Home Moratorium, Will Revisit Issue in May Workshop
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…