Category Texarkana Obituaries

Brenda Kay Williams June 18, 1953 – October 20, 2025 Brenda Kay Williams, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1953, in Texarkana, Texas, to Frances Elizabeth Harrell…

Debra Kay Daniel, age 71, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. Debra was born on July 19, 1954, in Texarkana, Texas, to Helen Earlene Browning and Harry Isaac Richmond. The youngest of eleven children, she…

Mary Babb Goodman, age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Paris, Texas, to Hughlet Orlando Babb and Johnie Kate Rose. Mary was a devoted homemaker who found…

Judith Hardy Firmin, 82, a lifelong resident of Texarkana, passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born February 11, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to Bobby and Dean Smith Hardy. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.…

Arthur, “Art” Parris, a man whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of this community, died at age 62, in Texarkana, Texas, at a local hospital. Born in Grand Haven, Michigan on August 31, 1963, he lived most of…

Raymond Darrell Sanders, 72, went to his eternal rest on October 8, 2025 after a short illness. Darrell was born on October 4, 1953, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ernestine Sanders, father Bebe…

In Loving Memory of Mary Bernice Fitzgerald 1934 – 2025 With profound love and cherished memories, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Mary Fitzgerald, who was received into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on…

Carolyn Rymer, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, under hospice care. Carolyn was born on July 21, 1944, in Texarkana, AR to her parents, Andrew and Irene Hopkins. A devoted member of Beech Street First Baptist…

Edna Pitts Garner passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Edna was born on January 8, 1931, in McGhee, AR to George and Maurice Pitts. She was a homemaker and a dental assistant to…

Deane Willey, age 97, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his residence. Deane was born on July 3, 1928, to his parents, Richard and Agnes Willey. He served proudly in the United States Coast Guard and was retired from…

Kevin Scott Dirickson, age 65, passed away on October 9, 2025, at a local hospital, surrounded by many loved ones. Kevin was born on July 7, 1960, in Champaign, Illinois, to his parents, Dickie and Glenda Dirickson. He was a…

U.S. Veteran Thomas Lee Wells, age 72, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1953 in New Boston, Texas, to Betty Lou Askew-Capps and Albert Wesley Wells. He spent his working days…

Vanessa Wharton, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Vanessa was born on July 4, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Norman and Frances Nichols. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at…

Elizabeth Ann Abston, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at a local hospital. Elizabeth was born on January 3, 1940, in Texarkana, AR, to her parents, Clinard and Lola (Bufford) Wilhite. Elizabeth was a dedicated hairdresser for…

U.S. Veteran FROM AIR FORCE NAVIGATOR TO DENTIST Col. James E. Duke, D.D.S. passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Prescott, AR on November 9, 1930 he was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Ruby Duke, his…