Category Texarkana Obituaries

John “Jay” Paul Carroll passed on June 23, 2026, at the age of 60, having been born on December 9, 1965, and residing in Texarkana, Texas.

LaQuita Barth, 79, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on June 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.

Vicki Lynn Gammon passed on June 20, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on June 27, 1950, and residing in Texarkana, Arkansas. Cremation arrangement under direction of East Funeral Home.

Pierce Hensley Purifoy, age 88, was born on September 22, 1937, to Mark and Merle Purifoy and passed away on June 21, 2026. He was the third son born into the family and spent his early years in the Holly Springs Community of Miller Coun...

Christa Ecroyd, age 87, of Fouke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Brian D. Potts, 39, passed away on June 22, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1986, to Cliff and Rebecca Potts in Phoenix, Arizonia.

Richard “Rick” Lewis Birtcher Jr., 67, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away June 3, 2026, surrounded by family.

James Edward Moore, age 77, of Fouke, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Father’s Day, surrounded by his loving family.  Home was where James was happiest, and he spent his final moments in the comfort of t...

Olen Wayne Nottingham, age 67, of Genoa, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Brenda Gale Jones, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1941, in Clarksville, Texas, to Frank and Margaret Smith.

Ronnie Joe Elliott, Sr., age 85, of Redwater, TX, passed away on June 17, 2026, at his home. Ronnie was born December 19, 1940, in the old St. Michael hospital in Texarkana, AR, to Walter Joe Elliott and Lucy Gertrude…

Nema Diann Ply passed on June 14, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on March 31, 1954 in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was employed at EZ Mart for many years and preceded in death by her husband Noel…

James Huston Cook passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 58, having been born on July 7, 1967, and residing in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Rosalind "Candy" Stone, age 81, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at 6:30 AM under the compassionate care of Poncho Hearts Hospice in Bowie County. Born on March 1, 1945, Rosalind was a cherished mother and beloved member of her community.She is survived by her daughter a...

Bill was born on August 9, 1937, in Brownstown, Arkansas to Martha B. Ray and John Robert “Bob” Ray. From an early age, he developed a love for the outdoors, a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for family and friendship. Bill devoted 42 years of service to International Paper before retiri...