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Bobby Young

Bobby Young

Apr 6, 2023

Bobby Wayne Young Bobby Wayne Young died on April 6th, 2023, with his sons by his side at his home in Atlanta, Texas. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd. in Shreveport, LA, at 2 pm on Monday, April 17th, 2023, with Dr. Scott J. Teutsch officiating. Brother Mike...

Billie Mccready

Billie Mccready

Apr 4, 2023

Billie McCready, affectionately known by all as “YahYah,” passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 81. Billie was born on February 5, 1942 in Monroe, LA. Billie graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and later worked with Howard Brother stores. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She is survived by her great grandson, Maddox....

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Mar 29, 2023

Patricia Claire Johnson (Merrill) October 7, 1947-March 29, 2023 Survived by spouse, James Johnson, children daughters, Stephanie Vaughn and Rebecca Raymond and son, Wesley Nielson of Omaha, Nebraska and step children Dwayne Johnson and Chris Johnson as well as her sister Vickie Kresie along with many sons and daughters in law and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pat retired from...

Milton Lamar Amerison

Milton Lamar Amerison

Mar 24, 2023

Mr. Milton Lamar Amerison, aged 74 and a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Friday, March 24, 2023. Lamar was born the first of five children to Milton and Claudia Amerison, on October 9, 1948. He was raised in Colquitt, Georgia, where he also attended and graduated high school. He was a...

Vergie J Lowery

Vergie J Lowery

Mar 23, 2023

Vergie Jo Lowery “Mams” passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on March 23, 2023. She was 76 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She was married to her husband, Dwayne “Paps” Lowery for 60 years. They had two children (Mark and Shelly), 15 grandchildren and 12 great...

Sharon Hood

Sharon Hood

Mar 22, 2023

Sharon K. (Johnson) Hood – November 7, 1944 – March 22, 2023 Sharon Kay (Johnson) Hood, 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born November 7, 1944 in Oppelo, Ar. She was preceded in death by her parents; Aloysius Lamar (AL) Johnson and Ruby Dail (Seay) Porter; brothers John Steven Porter and Gary Wayne...

Kevin Goodwin

Kevin Goodwin

Mar 14, 2023

Kevin Duane “Poppi” Goodwin September 29, 1967 – March 14, 2023 The man, the myth, the legend, Kevin Duane “Poppi” Goodwin of Texarkana, Arkansas, took his Harley for his last ride on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 and rang his bell at the age of 55 years old. Kevin was born September 29, 1967 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Dennis Ray Vaughn...

John Hirzel

John Hirzel

Mar 13, 2023

John Christian Hirzel, 62, of Queen City, Texas, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Victoria Hirzel. He is survived by his loving wife Linda of thirty-eight years; John and Grace Hirzel his son and daughter in-law of Texarkana,...

Dennis Edward Shafer

Dennis Edward Shafer

Mar 8, 2023

Dennis Edward Shafer, Sr. Entered his eternal heavenly home on March 8,2023. Dennis was a decorated Retired Veteran of the United States Air Force from 1964-1984 where he bravely served multiple tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as a Fuel Systems Mechanic and later as an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic. Upon retiring from the military he went on to...

Gary Flournoy

Gary Flournoy

Mar 8, 2023

Gary Flournoy March 19, 1951 – March 08, 2023 Gary retired from the city of Dequeen where he was a caretaker for Herman Dierks Memorial Park. Gary is preceded in death by his parents EDC and Georgia Flournoy, Two brothers, Riky and Eddie Flournoy, and two great grandchildren. He is survived by three sons, Paul (Melanie) Flournoy, Nathan Flournoy, Scott...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Mar 4, 2023

Linda Sue Johnson of Doddridge, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2023. She was born to S.C. “Bill” and Letha Nichols Smith of Doddridge, Arkansas in 1947. She graduated from Bright Star High School in 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Don Johnson of Joaquin, Texas. She is survived by her son and...

Carroll De'Friend

Carroll De'Friend

Mar 2, 2023

Carroll Gladden Jones De’Friend November 2, 1942 – March 2, 2023 Carroll Ann White born November 2, 1942 in Des Moines’s Iowa met her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2023 at home in Fouke, Arkansas. She was 80 had been on hospice for years, fighting Parkinson’s, and much more. Carroll is preceded in death by her father Elwin Arthur...

Kimberly Lynn Shurtleff

Kimberly Lynn Shurtleff

Feb 21, 2023

KIMBERLY LYNN (MORROW) SHURTLEFF September 5, 1964 – February 21, 2023 Kimberly (Kimbo) Lynn Shurtleff, born September 5, 1964, in Texarkana TX, passed from this life on February 21, 2023, at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas at the age of 58 after a tough battle with cancer. Kimberly is preceded in death by her father Dale E. Morrow; her sister...

Dorothy Lansdell

Dorothy Lansdell

Feb 20, 2023

Dorothy May Lansdell (Wilburn) departed this world on February 20th, 2023. She was born on February 26th, 1961. She passed after a long battle with cancer. Dorothy is preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary & Edd Wilburn, and three bothers, JR, Donnie, and Roger Wilburn. She is survived by her only son, Chris Lansdell of Maud, TX,...

Barbara Dianne Nicola

Barbara Dianne Nicola

Feb 9, 2023

Barbara Dianne Nicola passed away on February 9th following a lengthy illness. She is leaving behind her four children Ellis Green, Christy English, Matthew Green, and JD Green. Three grandchildren Dustin Green, Tyler Green, and Ayden Green. And two great grandbabies Zayla Bussey Green and Isabella Bussey Green. The family will have a memorial at 2pm Wednesday February 15th. Please...

Belinda Elaine Pierce

Belinda Elaine Pierce

Feb 3, 2023

BeLinda Elaine Pierce-Roberts, 64, of New Boston, Texas, peacefully passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home. BeLinda was born June 11, 1958, in Sherman, Texas. She was a disabled LVN and a member of Bowie County Cowboy Church. Her greatest joys in life were her kids and grandkids. She was stubborn, feisty, and had a heart of gold....

Billie Juanita Bobo

Billie Juanita Bobo

Jan 31, 2023

Billie Juanita BoBo, Age 68, passed away from this life January 31,2023. Juanita was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved big with her whole heart. She loved spending time with family. We would like to Thank the Villa and Hertiage hospice for taking care of her in her last days. Juanita was preceded in death by her Father...

Carolyn Juaree Jones-Walker

Carolyn Juaree Jones-Walker

Jan 23, 2023

Carolyn Juaree Jones-Walker went peacefully to be with our Lord and savior Monday January 23rd 2023. Juaree was born October 21st 1937 in Plainview, TX. She was a member of Naples Church of Christ in Naples, TX. Juaree was a fervent follower of Christ, sweet, compassionate, and full of love. She was an accomplished artist and crafter. A professional storyteller,...

Casey Lynn Mccoy

Casey Lynn Mccoy

Jan 21, 2023

Casey Lynn McCoy, 35, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, of natural causes at his home. Mr. McCoy was born September 11, 1987, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a former employee of Graphic Packaging International. Casey attended the First Baptist Church while growing up in New Boston, Texas, and was a graduate of New Boston High...

Virginia A Price Elam

Virginia A Price Elam

Jan 10, 2023

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Price of Ashdown, AR passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Born in Fouke, AR January 11, 1934, Ginger was a long-time resident of Texarkana until moving to Ashdown in 2000. She graduated high school from Texas High in 1952 and studied interior design at Texarkana College. Over...

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