Texarkana, TX Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Ray, 88, departed this life in the early morning of June 18, 2026. Bill was born on August 9, 1937, in Brownstown, Arkansas to Martha B. Ray and John Robert “Bob” Ray. From an earl...

Mr. Ronnie Joe Elliott Sr. passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Mr. Elliott was a resident of Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church - Redwater, 105 Redwater Blvd. E...

Harry Bloye Bickle, JR was born on June 8th, 1941 in Poplar, MT.  He was the first on three children born to Harry “Bloye” Bickle SR and Thelma “Virginia” Druesedow.  He graduated High School from Whi...

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 No...

Mary Ann Cowling, age 86 of Stamps, AR, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at a local health care facility. Mary Ann was born on March 4, 1940, in Buckner, AR, to parents Doyle and Ruby Cearl...

Nancy Marie McElwee, 66 of Maud, TX passed on June 15, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 18, 1959 in Lansing, MI. Survivors include her husband, Leslie McElwee of Maud, TX; daughter, Gretchen ...

Dorothy Nell Whittington, 94, of Texarkana, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 12, 2026. Dorothy was born the youngest of 11 children on December 5, 1931 to Robert ...

JuliAna Moreland, 60, of Texarkana, AR, passed on June 8, 2026 at a local hospice. She was born on September 21, 1965 in Tyler, TX. She was a member of Church on the Rock. Julie spent her days walkin...

Joshua Charles Hagood passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 44. Born on August 19, 1981, Joshua was a resident of Nashville, Arkansas. He attended First Baptist Church in Nashville, Arkansas and was ...

Hayden Martin Coe, Jr. age 94, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1931. A resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, Hayden’s life reflected steady dedication, quiet courage, and a generou...

Theresa Ashby Theresa Linhart Ashby departed this life and arrived in Heaven on the morning of May 30, 2026. She leaves behind a loving family and numerous friends that will miss her warm smile and qu...

Lois Bell Connor, age 95, of Texarkana, passed peacefully on May 27, 2026, at Christus St. Michaels Hospital with a loved one by her side. Born on May 3, 1931, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Lois was the daugh...

Carmen Jordan passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on September 20, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, She lived in Texarkana, Texas for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Jordan was p...

James Robert "Jim" Blackburn was born on July 11, 1937 and died peacefully on May 23, 2026 at the age of 88. He is survived by his son James "Rob" Blackburn, daughter Sharon "Sheri" Blackburn-Griffin...

With heavy hearts and tremendous love, we celebrate the life of our devoted and loving father, Moise Marchand Jr. of Texarkana, AR., born August 19, 1940, in St Gabriel, LA to Beulah & Moise Marchand,...

Carol Lynne Boyce Robbins, 56, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on May 25, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends whose lives she changed forever. While our hearts are broken, anyone who k...

With faith in God’s promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Shirley Giles Santifer Lane, who peacefully was called home on May 25, 2026. Shirley was born on October 7, 1936, in Texarkana,...

Dana McCray passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on May 2, 1963, Dana lived in Petty, Texas.

Beverly Smith passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 74.

Margaret Ann Musgrove Hamill, age 78 of Texarkana, TX passed away May 14,2026 at a local assisted living facility after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Margaret was born Saturda...

Ralph Compton Haraway passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on March 29, 1948, in Cameron, TX and residing in Texarkana, Texas. Son of Imogene and Harry G. Haraway of Cameron, TX....

Today, we gather to remember and honor the life of Michael Ray—a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, veteran, Mason, and a man whose life left an imprint on those who knew and loved him. Mic...

Wesley Dale Penny Sr. went to be with the Lord May 12, 2026 peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Wesley was born July 24, 1965 to Alfred Penny and Juanita McDowel...

William Bert Page ,93 of Texarkana, TX passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1932 in Clarendon, AR. Mr. Page was a member of St Edwards Catholic Church and a U S Navy veteran...

Royce Herbert Hickson Sr. 85 of Texarkana, AR formerly DeQueen, AR passed on May 9, 2026 in a local hospital. He was born on August 30, 1940 in Garland, AR. Survivors include his wife, Melba Hickso...

Lavonne Elizabeth " Bonnie " Harris passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 56, She was born on December 1, 1969 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina and resided in Texarkana, Texas. She was well known for h...

John Edward Witte, formerly of Temple, Texas, passed on to eternity on May 5, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 94 following a short illness. He was born in Athens, Texas, to Benjamin and Valli...

Vernon Robert Edmonson III, of Texarkana Texas, passed away Monday May 4, 2026 at a local hospital. Robert was 56 years old. Robert passed away after a short battle with throat cancer. Robert was bor...

Charlene Dale Carruth passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on April 17, 1945 in San Francisco, CA. Mrs. Carruth worked at Sams Club for 30 years. Survivors include daughter and s...

Sandra Kay Simpson, known as Sandy was born to Lillian Burns on February 22, 1950 in Pulaski County, Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world at age 76 on May 1, 2026. She is preceded in death by he...

Michael Joseph Ashby, Sr., was born May 18, 1939, in Ashdown, Arkansas, and peacefully entered eternal rest on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is reunited in heaven with hi...

Terry Lynn Johnson, 61, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on July 19, 1964, in Sidney, NB. Worked at the Texarkana Gazette for 27 years. Terry lived with steady purpose and a quiet strength that ca...

Mildred Loriece (Hesley) Kearney, lovingly known to her friends and family as “Reece”, passed from this life on April 25, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1932, in Star City, Arkansas. Born in h...

Donna Baker passed on April 14, 2026.

Leo E. Rayborn III, 62 of Prescott Ar, passed 4/13/26 after a sudden illness. He is proceeded in death by his son Adam, parents, Leo and Ruby, two brothers, Randy and Timmy, one sister Debbie. He is...

Eva Ward passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 73. Mrs. Ward was born March 21st, 1953 in Perryton, Texas. She was retired from Texarkana Arkansas School District after many years of service. ...

Ronnie Alfred Lang passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 78.

Etta Carter passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 85. Mrs. Carter was born on August 6, 1940 in Celle Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband John K. Carter and a brother Olaf Ramin. She...

Herbert H. Hamilton, 91, was born August 26th, 1934, in Canadian, Texas, and passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2026. Herb loved our country and proudly served in the Texas Army National Guard. H...

Infant Copper Ray Thomas Page passed on March 29, 2026, having been born on March 24, 2026. Preceded in death by Kenny Page who was his Pawpaw; grandfathers Earl Page and Don Purifoy. Survived by ...

Katherine Ann Shackelford departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born on January 26, 1955, in Canadian, Texas, she was 71 years old. Kathy attended West Texas State University where she earn...

Mary Ruth Martin passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 76 Mrs. Martin was born October 30th, 1949 in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was a past organist for Waterall Christian Church and Pleasant Gro...

Charlotte Ann Coopwood passed on March 28, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on January 13, 1946, and was a resident of Texarkana, Texas and a member of Hardy Memorial Methodist Church and Hardy Me...

Karen George, 64, of Texarkana, passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2026. Karen was born on June 8, 1961, at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her ...

Diane Eddy Rogers, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, was born on August 20, 1943, and passed away on March 22, 2026. After her passing, Diane will be remembered as a faithful, kind-hearted, and thoughtful woma...

Edward Allyn Bird, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 15, 1958, in Painesville Ohio, Ed lived a life devoted to service and communit...

Mike Beeson, 82, of Denison, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2026. Born February 12, 1944, in Miami, OK. to Edward D. Beeson and Laura E. McCammon. The family moved to Texarkana at the age of six and ...

Jesse Sanchez passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 50.

Jude T. Narens passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026. Born on September 13, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to James Alexander and Louise Narens, Jude was the eldest of five brothers and thre...

Rebecca “Becky” Louise Flieder was born on March 31, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan to parents Floyd and Kathleen Sanders. Becky is one of twelve children. Bob and Becky met on a blind date in 1969 w...