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Sandra Hinton VanAntwerp

Sandra Hinton VanAntwerp

Apr 29, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Hinton VanAntwerp, aged 74, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on April 29th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born on November 27th, 1949, in Ashdown, AR, to David Wesley and Lela Faye Hinton. She was a retired prison guard from Telford Corrections Unit.Sandra is survived by her three daughters: Tammy Hartline Butler (Doug)...

Jackie Brown

Jackie Brown

Apr 17, 2024

Jackie Nell Brown, age 86, passed away on April 17, 2024.  She was born on April 13, 1938 in Prescott, Arkansas to Alice Marie Crane Lowdermilk and William Outen.  Jackie attended and graduated from Gurnsey school.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.  Jackie loved her family, friends, and her Arkansas Razorbacks.  Her door was...

Wanda Mauldin

Wanda Mauldin

Apr 17, 2024

Wanda Mauldin, aged 76, of Prescott, AR, passed away on April 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Wanda was born on June 17, 1947, in Amity AR, to Lee and Effie Watkins. She worked as a CNA at Hillcrest Care and Rehab in Prescott for over 20 years, where she found joy in caring for others....

James Thacker

James Thacker

Apr 11, 2024

James Herbert Thacker, 81, entered his heavenly home on Thursday morning, April 11, 2024. His family held his hands as Jesus carried him on to Glory. James was ready to see Jesus and hug His neck and hoped to have a supper of unlimited crab legs with Him.James was born February 19, 1943 to parents, Margaret Martindale and Herbert Thacker, and he grew...

Zonnie Mangum

Zonnie Mangum

Apr 10, 2024

Zonnie Mangum, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2024, at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. Born on May 6th, 1946, Zonnie was the daughter of James and Hazel Rateliff.Zonnie's life was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was married to her devoted husband, Sidney...

Dorleen Traylor

Dorleen Traylor

Apr 8, 2024

Dorleen Chenell Traylor, born on March 3rd, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas, to the late Rozell Lee Traylor Sr. and Naomi Lee Traylor, peacefully entered eternal rest on April 8th, 2024. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished.

Dorleen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shelia Harris, and her nephew Russell...

Marion Carter

Marion Carter

Mar 26, 2024

Marion Carter Jr., affectionately known as "Bud," was born on April 15, 1941, and peacefully passed away on March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Dale Carter, and his parents, MC and Ida Mae Carter.

Bud is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Hudson Carter, his son Marion J. Carter, daughters Doris Annette Kilcrease and Lola...

Brian Keith Martin

Brian Keith Martin

Mar 25, 2024

Brian Keith Martin, aged 47, born on December 23, 1976, to Mary and Richard Martin, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024. He was a talented chef, having lent his culinary skills to establishments such as Julie's Deli and Screaming Goat in Redwater.

Brian is survived by his mother, Mary Martin of Texarkana, TX, his brother James and his wife Ellen...

Doris Marie Hammac

Doris Marie Hammac

Mar 23, 2024

Doris Marie Hammac passed away at her home on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Leary, Tx.Doris was born on January 25, 1952 in Galion, Ohio. She was 72 years old.When she was able, she enjoyed sewing, quilting blankets, canning, reupholstering furniture,and collecting antiques. She owned a small restaurant in Queen City Tx earlier in life. She lovedher family and her...

Kashton Amir Wilson

Kashton Amir Wilson

Mar 21, 2024

Kashton Wilson, born on April 29, 2022, peacefully departed from this world on March 21, 2024. Kashton leaves behind a large and loving family who mourn his loss deeply. He is survived by his mother, Alexandria Logan, and his father, Kevonta Wilson.Kashton is remembered with love by his grandmothers: Lisa Neal of Dallas, Texas; Diane Neal of Texarkana, Texas; and Karie...

Ralph "Luke" Lucas

Ralph "Luke" Lucas

Mar 21, 2024

Ralph "Luke" Lucas, born on October 3, 1967, in Houston, TX, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was a dedicated truck driver who traversed life's highways with unwavering determination.He is preceded in death by his cherished wife, Kim Lucas, his beloved mother Mary Alice Merritt Lucas, his father Sidney John Lucas, son Brice Lucas, and brother Joseph Lucas.Ralph leaves...

William Michael Carter

William Michael Carter

Mar 13, 2024

William Michael Carter, 71, of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29th, 1952, in Texarkana to the late Harold and Rosa Dale Carter. He enjoyed collecting everything, working on building and painting projects, and nurturing his yard by constantly planting new things.

Mr. Carter is preceded in death by his...

ANGELA BUCHANAN ROSS

ANGELA BUCHANAN ROSS

Mar 9, 2024

Angela Buchanan Ross (Root), born on May 28, 1968, in Texarkana, TX, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Texarkana, AR. She was the daughter of the late Joyce Wade Merchant and Jimmy Root. Angela is survived by her husband of 3 years, Scott Ross, her father Jimmy Root. Angela was a loving mother to her children, Cameron Buchanan, Keaton Sams, Shayley...

Donna Rae "Nana" Jenkins

Donna Rae "Nana" Jenkins

Mar 7, 2024

Donna Rae Jenkins, aged 66, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving partner of 30 years, Renee Smith, of Texarkana, TX.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and many other cherished relatives. She leaves behind her greatest achievements: her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Clint...

Melinda Ann Armstrong

Melinda Ann Armstrong

Mar 6, 2024

Melinda "Linda" Ann Armstrong, 81, of Texarkana Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home.  Linda was born October 5, 1942 in Texarkana Arkansas to Pershing and Helen Waddell. Survivors include her daughters, Alisia Graf (and the late Carl Graf), Amber Buchanan and her husband Jesse, one son. Keith Armstrong, all from Texarkana; She had numerous grandchildren:  Ashley and Todd...

Samuel Edward Peterson

Samuel Edward Peterson

Mar 5, 2024

Sam Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on March 5, 2024. Sam was born December 6, 1947 to Corbett and Gladys Peterson in Texarkana, AR. Sam was a man of many words! His unforgettable voice and contagious laugh will be missed by so many. 

Sam's greatest joy was being a daddy to Sam Jr. He shared...

Kim Crane

Kim Crane

Mar 2, 2024

Kim Crane died on March 2, 2024 in Texarkana, AR after his 69th birthday on March 1st.   He had previously retired from a career in the printing industry.A 1973 graduate of Muleshoe Texas High School, he is survived by his sisters Janie Burchfield, of Hurst ,TX, Cindy Dale of Mt. Vernon, TX, and Terri Hahn of Bastrop, TX, numerous...

Kelly Leann Smith

Kelly Leann Smith

Mar 2, 2024

Kelly Leann Smith, aged 64, hailing from Texarkana, TX, peacefully departed on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. Born on July 18, 1959, in McKinney, TX, to Tommy Jo McFarland and Jean Stephens, Kelly was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tommy Jo McFarland Jr. She leaves behind her sisters, Perri Dawson of Texarkana, TX, Shannon Jones of Turner...

Peggie White

Peggie White

Mar 2, 2024

Peggie, aged 82, peacefully departed on the morning of Saturday, March 2, 2024, embraced by the love of her family. She was born on January 24, 1942, to George and Quinnie Ross. Peggie spent many years as a dedicated waitress, cherishing travel, dance, and spontaneity throughout her life. A devout Christian, she found great joy in the company of her...

Billy Kent Boatner

Billy Kent Boatner

Mar 1, 2024

Billy Kent Boatner, a beloved husband, father, teacher, and coach, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on August 10, 1939, in Arcadia, Louisiana, Billy was the cherished son of William and Lizzettie Boatner. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Wamos and Veva Alderson, and his son-in-law David...

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