TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Erma Dean Nielsen

Erma Dean Nielsen, age 86, of Redwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1937, in Kirby, Arkansas, to Leamon and Era Turner. She was…

Marcie Leeann Guidry

Marcie Leeann Guidry, age 50, of Hooks, Texas, died Friday, May 10, 2024, in a local nursing center. Ms. Guidry was born December 2, 1973, in Hope, Arkansas, and was employed with Bowie County Equipment. She was preceded in death…

Alton Crump Jr.

Alton Crump Jr., age 67, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Alton was born October 19, 1956, in Texarkana, Texas to Alton and Mary Crump. He was known as a family historian, and his good memory and…

Shirley LaNell Cannistraci

Shirley LaNell Cannistraci, beloved wife, mother, Nana, pastor, and friend, lovingly known as “Sister C.” She peacefully departed this life on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. Sister C was known for her fervent…

Sherrill Resha Daniels

Sherrill Resha Daniels was born August 24, 1982 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Willie D. Daniels. She was the loving daughter of Willie Mae Daniels. She was a member of Park Ave Baptist Church. She served as a Junior…

Ruthie Mae Thomas

Ruthie Mae Thomas was born to the late George and Anna Ruth Jones in Wamba, Texas, on June 30, 1941. She attended Oak Grove School and united with Oak Grove Baptist Church at a young age, where she remained a…

Rafael Duran

Rafael Duran, 78, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1945, in Acàmbaro, Guanajuato Mèxico. Rafael immigrated to the United States in 1977, first to Illinois. In 1981, he moved to Hooks,…

Brenda Kay Ward

Brenda Kay Ward, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ward was born December 28, 1950 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a homemaker and enjoyed every minute of…

Lonnie Pendley

Lonnie Pendley, 67, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on May 5, 2024. He was born August 16, 1956 to Elbert and Betty Pendley in Texarkana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Todd Pendley. Survivors include…

Melton W. Smith

Melton W. Smith, 87, of Dierks, Arkansas, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was born August 10, 1936 to T.E. and Annie Smith in Clarksville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and one granddaughter…