Category Texarkana Obituaries

ARLENE SEAL JOHNSON SHIELDS was born in the rolling hills of Guilford County, NC on January 13, 1925. Her early years were spent in that rural area where she attended consolidated schools with well-known actor Andy Griffith. Because of her…

Steven Ray Davis, age 65, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 5, 2022. Mr. Davis was born on February 7, 1957, in Texarkana, Texas, and lived in Fouke for most of…

Ms. Javonna D. Hall, 26, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away in Malvern, Arkansas on the afternoon of August 30, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Ms. Hall was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and…

Mary Bean Duncan age 77 of New Boston, Texas passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence. Mrs Duncan was born March 10, 1945 in Holly Creek, Oklahoma to Winfred and Lizzie Bell Lope. She was retired from Red…

Charles D. “Ogie” Oglesby. A Gentleman. A Friend. A monumental Legend in his own right. Donnie passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be around him. His smile could light up a…

Edith Bernice (Bunny) Jaynes Simpson, age 87, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at her residence. Bunny was born on July 16, 1935, to John and Zora Jaynes in Queen City, Texas, where she was raised. At 17,…

Loy Wharton, age 87 of Maud, Texas passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at an Atlanta facility. Mr. Wharton was born February 08 , 1935 in Cuthand, Texas. Mr. Wharton was a pastor for 44 years at Mt. Enon Primitive…

VERDIE “BAYE” KING GARDNER Verdie Mae “Baye” King Gardner entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones and close friends. She was born July 23, 1958 to Elder Sol King and Mrs.…

Mary Ruth Stuart, age 78, of Ashdown, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Mrs. Stuart was born October 20, 1943, in Loebau, Texas, and lived in Linden, Texas, most of her…

Barbara Sue Cox, age 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Cox was born December 6, 1938, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She worked for the EZ-Mart Corporate Offices for over 20 years. Barbara enjoyed working…

Shirley Goblowsky, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas died August 29, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 3, 1943 to Luther and Eva Hill. Mrs. Goblowsky worked as an RN for many years and was a member of…

Jimmie Ray Moore, Sr., 69, of Texarkana, AR died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Texarkana, TX. Mr. Moore was born August 31, 1952, in Texarkana, TX. He was a Carpenter with Next Level Up Construction. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy…

U.S. Veteran Walter McDonald Davis Jr., age 81, of Texarkana, Texas, died on August 28, 2022, in a local hospital, surrounded by family. Mr. Davis, known by “Buster” to friends and “Daddy B” to his grandchildren, was born on October…

Marjorie Davis Youngblood passed from this life into the presence of God and to a joyful reunion in Heaven with her family on August 28, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1922 in Fouke, Arkansas. She was a homemaker,…

Jetty Lynn Birdsong, age 74 of New Boston, Texas passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at a Texarkana hospital. Mrs. Birdsong was born August 28, 1947 to her parents Harry and Wilma Pla. She was retired from Red River Army…