Hayden Ryan Stokes

Hayden Ryan Stokes, 19, of Texarkana, TX, lost his life on Friday, October 23, 2026, in a tragic car accident. He was born on September 3, 2007, in Texarkana, TX, to Nathan Stokes and Jeanne DeRamcy.
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Hayden Ryan Stokes, 19, of Texarkana, TX, lost his life on Friday, October 23, 2026, in a tragic car accident. He was born on September 3, 2007, in Texarkana, TX, to Nathan Stokes and Jeanne DeRamcy.

Carol Anton, 80, a long-time resident of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away in her sleep on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. Her son, Troy Wood, and daughter, Lisa Rhine, were with her when she passed.

Alvin J. Knight, age 35, of Fouke, AR, died Friday, October 23, 2026. Alvin was born on August 4, 1991, in Ukiah, California.

Mr. Hershel Sims Jr. was born November 25, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, to the union of Hershel and Oreada Sims. Mr. Sims departed this life Monday, October 26, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by much love, attentiveness, and care.

Audrey Pauline Robbins, 86, passed away on October 23, 2026.

Betty Sue Parks, 80, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Jerrell Lynn Wilson, age 79, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1947, to in Texarkana, Texas to Bertha and John “Simp” Simpson Wilson.

Lynda Kay Parsons Verity, age 67, of Maud, Texas, died Saturday, October 24, 2026 in a local hospital.

John Edward Johnson Jr., age 41, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a local hospital, surrounded by his family, following a long and difficult battle with kidney failure. He was born on September 5, 1985,...

Earnest Lee Preston Jr. was born on Friday, August 16, 1946, and grew up in Texarkana, Texas in the Sunset Community. He was born to Earnest Lee Preston St. and Thelma Wilson and was raised by his maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Elnora...

James Warren West passed on October 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 11, 1945, James was a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas.
Tony R. Purtle of Little Rock passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at the age of 81, with his family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1945, in Hope, Arkansas to LJ "Shorty" Purtle and Mary Petri Purtle. He graduated from...

Erin Elizabeth Draper passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 42. She was born on October 3,1984 in Fallbrook, CA. Preceded in death by her mother Terry Draper and an uncle Gary Showalter. She is survived by her…

Tracy Deen Davis, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1963, to Wanda and Jimmy T. Davis.
James Terry Kindley, age 73, of Queen City, Texas, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at his residence.