Category Obituaries Texarkana

Doris Turner

Doris Turner, age 78, of Hooks, Texas died May 3, 2024. She was born July 13, 1945 to Wallace and Celeste McKinney in Texarkana, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Ronald Turner,…

Joan Purifoy

Joan Purifoy, age 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Purifoy was born January 14, 1943, in Mena, Arkansas. She retired after thirty-five years of teaching 5th grade…

Ella Mae Flarity

Ella Mae Flarity passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas at the age of 87. She was born in Henderson, Texas to Jesse and Pearl White on May 12, 1936. Ella enjoyed creating art through her sewing, crocheting,…

Harold Seward

Harold Seward, 65, of Texarkana, AR., died at his residence on April 27, 2024. Bro. Seward was born on February 21, 1959, in Texarkana, to Edna and Alvin Seward. He served in the Marine Corps, retired from Red River Army…

Elizabeth Ann Whittenburg

Elizabeth Ann Whittenburg, age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed from this life peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Whittenburg was born on October 16, 1941, in Texarkana, Texas, and was…

Louise Richarson

Louise Richarson, age 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Richardson was born June 22, 1932, in New Boston, Texas, and lived in Texarkana…

Lucy Faye Trout

Lucy Faye Trout, 83, of Irving, Texas passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1940, to Katie Mae and W. E. Collins in Texarkana, AR. After graduating from Hooks High School, she married the love…

John Allen Gross

John Allen Gross, 70, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. John was born on December 3, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas High School before continuing…

Mary Ruth Pickard

Mrs. Mary Ruth Pickard, also known as Momma, Sis, Mary Ruth, Granny, and YaYa, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Pickard was born June 29, 1934, in Ashdown, Arkansas, grew…

Nita Faye Collier

Nita Faye Collier, affectionately known as “Gigi,” passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on August 5, 1946. Nita was a sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her memory will forever be cherished…

Kenneth Doyle Bowman

Kenneth Doyle Bowman, age 60, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Wadley Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to Kenneth and Barbara Bowman. Mr. Kenneth Bowman spent his working days…

Roger Lewis Burtchell

Roger Lewis Burtchell, 76, died on April 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on December 27, 1947, during a historic snowstorm in Queens, NY. He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island, NY, and attended the…