Category Texarkana Obituaries

The latest obituaries and death notices from funeral homes serving Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas — updated daily as arrangements are announced.

Hayden Ryan Stokes

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.

Carol Jean Anton

Carol Jean Anton

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.

Hershel Lee Sims

Hershel Lee Sims

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.

John Edward Johnson Jr.

John Edward Johnson Jr.

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.

Earnest Lee Preston Jr.

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...

Tony R. Purtle

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

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…