Category Texarkana Obituaries

Shelton O’Neil Hood, 49, of Tyler, Texas died Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Smith County Texas. Shelton was born July 21, 1974, in Texarkana, Texas to Rev. Charlie W. Hood and Maple Lene Elijah Hood. He accepted Christ at an…

Perry Suggs, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on June 29, 2024. He was 87 years old. He was an area band director and then a photographer. Later, he started two music schools in Texarkana, with his wife, Joyce. His careers…

Bonnie Lynn Carr, age 78, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Tomball, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1946, in New Boston, Texas, to Glyn…

Bobby L. May, 94, of Texarkana passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born February 15, 1930, to Johnnie and Leena May in Denton County, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 66 years, Mary…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Ruth Ann Sims, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who left us on July 1, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones in her…

Caroline Brecheen Lynn, age 80 of McKinney, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Prosper, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1944, in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, to Clifton and Opal Brecheen.…

Alvin Lajoie Beaird, born October 15, 1941, departed this life on June 30, 2024, to join his mom and dad in his eternal home and place of peace – as we imagine it, perhaps on a softball field or by…

Sonja Rebecca Bruton, age 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Sonja was born on October 21, 1944 in San Luis Obispo, California to parents Amado and Martha Rodriguez Moreno. She…

Robert W. Peeples, age 71, of Nash, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2024. Robert was born in Texarkana, Arkansas to Earl and Pearl Peeples, on May 27, 1953. Robert was a former Sergeant for the Texarkana Texas Police Department…

Eva Nell Lumbley Poe, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2024. Nell was born in Hooks, TX, and raised there with her two brothers. Her family’s ancestors were some of the founding fathers…

Billie Wayne Thompson, 80, of Texarkana passed away on June 28, 2024. He was born November 18, 1943 to Shelby and Ella Thompson in Monroe, Louisiana. H e is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Staci Thompson, four…

Vernice Pauline Smith, age 99, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, in a local nursing center, Mrs. Smith was born September 20, 1924 in Negley, Texas. She was a retired dietician and member of the Heritage Church. She…

Jerry Dwain Balmain, 73, of Hooks, Texas passed away on June 24, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born August 16, 1950, to Dwain and Barbara Balmain in Bowie County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents…

James D. “Bull” Sherman, 89, of Nash, TX, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. James was born on March 17, 1935, to Edgar and Ollie Sherman in Prescott, AR. James was preceded in death by his…

Edna Jean “Mamaw” Mathis, age 55, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mathis was born on February 20, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. Edna was a homemaker, Christian,…