Category Texarkana Obituaries

Shirley Ann Smart, passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on February 24,1949 to Jim and Molly Guffey in Texarkana, TX. She was proceeded in death by her parents, and her brother Donald Guffey, Son-in-law Bill Jeffirs. Survivors include Daughters Sharon Jeffirs, Cheryl and Will...

Joe David Polk, 73, of Texarkana, departed his earthly home on July 10, 2026, at a local hospital in Texarkana, Texas.Joe was born on April 29, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Paul Celton Polk and Hazel Olive Polk.Joe lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and love for the people around him. As ...

Scott Anthony RossScott Anthony Ross, age 58, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1968, in Texarkana, Texas.Scott dedicated many years of service as a manager with AutoZone, where he was known for his strong work ethic, leadership, and willingness to help ...

A man of few words, but when he spoke you listened. He had a great love for the Lord and true faith. A firm believer in kindness, forgiveness and love. An avid fisherman and hunter, he loved being outdoors and in nature. The only thing he loved more were his three daughters and his five grandchildre...

Jean McAlister, known to all of us simply as Granny, was truly one of a kind. She never let anyone leave her home empty-handed, whether it was a quilt or crocheted treasure she'd made, a jar of something she'd canned from her garden, or a plate filled with her homemade pizza, strawberry delight pie,...

Retired USAF Major George W. Leake, age 91, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Concho Heart Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 16, 1934, in Talco, Texas. He proudly served his country in the...

Martha Dawn Trammell Klein, 62, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at HomeSteady Memory Care facility in Katy, Texas. Mrs. Klein was born February 11, 1964 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a retired teacher and a member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preced...

Mukunda Prasad Sharma Aryal passed on July 6, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on August 20, 1935, and residing in Texarkana, Texas....

Cremation arrangement entrusted to East Funeral Home-Moores Lane....

Survivors include daughter, Debra Hall; son, John Hall, Jr.; three brothers, Gary Hall, Raymond Hall and Don Maxwell; grandchildren, Journey Crawford and Carlton King; great grandchildren, Evalyn Crawford, Ellery Crawford, Clayton King and Chaselynn Betts, and special friend, Doolie Jones. No servi...

Darrin Keith Forsythe was born in High Point, NC. two days after John F. Kennedy took office. At three months of age his parents brought him to California where he would live for more than 60 years. After accepting the Lord as a teenager his faith became an important influence in his life. When we...

Rickey Kevin Barnett, 66, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at a local nursing home.

William Roy Ward, age 88, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 5, 1937, in Prescott, Arkansas, to Elva Evelyn Moore Ward and James Hesterly Ward.

Phyllis Anne Lumpkin (Hicks), lovingly known as "Skipper," was born on November 3, 1945, and ran into her Savior's arms on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family.

Dr. Bernard Charles Bruce, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, physician, mentor, and friend. He lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humble service...