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Bobby "Bob" Jones

Bobby "Bob" Jones

Nov 20, 2024

Bobby Jones, or known to most as “Bob” or “GrandBobby” left this world on November 20th, 2024, at his home surrounded by close friends and family. Throughout his life, Bobby enjoyed camping, working, and riding in his boat (Jenny XIII). Bobby loved spending time with his grandkids and living by his life motto “God is great, and life is good”.

Bobby...

Tiffany Thomas

Tiffany Thomas

Nov 19, 2024

Tiffany Thomas of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 31. She was born on July 10, 1993, to her loving parents, Paul and Sandy Thomas.

Tiffany leaves behind her two beloved daughters, Valerie Pearl and Luna Kay Thomas; her father, Paul Thomas; her stepmother, Jackie Thomas; two sisters, Krista and Rowan; two brothers, Kristopher and...

Carolyn Ann LeGrande

Carolyn Ann LeGrande

Nov 14, 2024

Carolyn Ann LeGrande, 79, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Born on December 7, 1944, in Texarkana, Texas, Carolyn dedicated her life to her family and home, she created a loving and welcoming environment for her loved ones. Her care and commitment to others defined her life and legacy.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Nola Jean Crabtree

Nola Jean Crabtree

Nov 12, 2024

Nola Jean Crabtree, 83, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed peacefully at her home on November 12, 2024. She will be missed and forever loved by many.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Emmett Crabtree, and her parents Noel and Nell Beasley. She is the mother of Jessica and Greg Steele, Emily and Marlin Oglesby, Deanna and Bryan...

Oretha Ruth Pryor

Oretha Ruth Pryor

Nov 12, 2024

Oretha Ruth Poole (Pryor), 77, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on January 23, 1947, in Texarkana, Texas, to the late Gladys E. Pryor and Otis Pryor. Oretha was a dedicated member of Mount Orange Missionary Baptist Church, where she found joy in singing with the church choir and serving her faith community.

She was a...

Robert Wayne Tubb

Robert Wayne Tubb

Nov 10, 2024

"Robert Wayne Tubb, 67, of Texarkana , Arkansas, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones and Service Dog and Best Friend , Lucy, after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer. On Sunday afternoon, November 10th, 2024, God's Angels carried him into Glory Land where there is no more pain or worries, and the fish bite eternally. Robert was born in...

Barbara "Bobbie" Sue (Bias) Easterling

Barbara "Bobbie" Sue (Bias) Easterling

Nov 9, 2024

Barbara "Bobbie" Sue Easterling, born November 17, 1957, in Indianapolis, IN, to Evar Sturehnburg and Donald Bias, passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2024. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, remembered for her strength, humor, and love for her family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Evar and Donald; her brothers, Steven Bias...

Steven DeWayne Ross

Steven DeWayne Ross

Nov 7, 2024

Steven DeWayne Ross, born on January 15, 1966, to Jerry and Mary Ross, passed away on November 7, 2024. He was a devoted father to Christina, Steven, and Anna Ross and a beloved brother to Bart, Scott, Gay, Jerry, and Jack Ross.

Steve lived his life with resilience and strength, running his race with the heart of a champion. Now, as...

Marvin Everett Smith

Marvin Everett Smith

Nov 6, 2024

Marvin Everett Smith 62 of Taylor AR. passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Celebration of his Life will be set at a later date.

Marvin was born September 22, 1962. He was a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor AR. He loved fishing and hunting. He also loved being with his grandchildren, his children and his...

George Eldridge Smith

George Eldridge Smith

Nov 5, 2024

George Eldridge Smith was born on July 2, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Truman Otis and Sarah Elizabeth Smith. In the mid-1950s, he moved to Texarkana where he met his wife, Donna, and became an active member of Buchanan Community Church. 

George worked at the Red River Army Depot until his retirement. He passed away on November 5, 2024, after...

Brenda Carol Cockrum

Brenda Carol Cockrum

Nov 2, 2024

Brenda Carol Ammons Cockrum, passed away on November 2nd, 2024 at the age of 65, surrounded by loved ones. Brenda was born in 1959 to Thomas James Ammons and Iva Jean Pinkerton in Osceola, Arkansas. She was blessed with four children. 

Brenda loved being a Grannie and attended every event she could that involved any of her many grandchildren. 

The phrase “Dynamite...

Jodie Carol Le Grande

Jodie Carol Le Grande

Nov 2, 2024

Jodie Carol Le Grande, 55, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2024, at St. Michael Hospital. Born on May 14, 1969, in Texarkana, she was the daughter of Carolyn Ann and the late James Clayton Le Grande.

Jodie enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with her horses, doing yard work, and keeping things neat and tidy. She worked as an...

Sandra Pinkston

Sandra Pinkston

Oct 29, 2024

Sandra Pinkston, a vibrant spirit, was born on July 25, 1956, in the warm embrace of Miami, Oklahoma. She breathed her last on October 29, 2024, at her cherished home, surrounded by the love she so deeply cultivated throughout her life.

For over a decade, Sandra donned the mantle of a home health nurse, a profession that beautifully echoed her inherent...

Deborah Kay England

Deborah Kay England

Oct 28, 2024

Deborah Kay England, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by love ones, on October 28, 2024, at the age of 63. She was a loving and caring mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Deb has always been a fighter and that didn’t change these last 6 months while she battled lung cancer. Despite the unknown and all...

Gerald Morgan Bishop Jr.

Gerald Morgan Bishop Jr.

Oct 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we must inform you that Gerald Morgan Bishop, Jr. of New Boston, Texas passed away on October 28, 2024 at the age of 45. 

Gerald was born on October 9, 1979, to Elizabeth Bishop (now Jenkins) and Gerald Bishop, Sr. and ever since that day, he brought joy and laughter to all who knew him....

Douglas Wayne Thompson

Douglas Wayne Thompson

Oct 24, 2024

Douglas (Doug) Wayne Thompson was born in De Queen, Arkansas, on October 20, 1964. A resident of Horatio, Arkansas, Doug passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at Little River Nursing Home in Ashdown, Arkansas.

Doug followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, pursuing a career as a painter, which brought him great satisfaction. He had a passion for helping the...

David Taylor

David Taylor

Oct 22, 2024

David, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, was born in Texarkana, TX.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry David Taylor, and his mother, Brenda Stevenson. He is survived by three sisters, five nieces, one nephew, and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members and friends who deeply love and will miss him.

Marsha Beard

Marsha Beard

Oct 21, 2024

Marsha Ann Beard entered into God’s Kingdom October 22, 2024 at age 72.

Marsha was born March 22, 1952 to G.W. and Ola Mae Payne in Springhill, LA. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Clearance, for 56 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who showed eminent dedication to her family. Marsha retired as a Department...

Dustin Smith

Dustin Smith

Oct 17, 2024

Dustin Smith, a husband, loving father, brother, and son, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born and raised in Texarkana, he had a way of leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Dustin could always make people feel at ease, bringing smiles and laughter wherever he went.

Family meant everything to Dustin. He is survived by his wife, Alyssa Smith,...

Vickie Kay Roberts

Vickie Kay Roberts

Oct 16, 2024

Vickie Kay, affectionately known as "Vic," departed this world on October 16, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Born on November 3, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, Vickie was a radiant presence whose contagious smile and infectious laugh uplifted those around her.

Throughout her life, Vickie dedicated herself to others, embracing her role as a caregiver and bartender with unwavering compassion, kindness, and a...

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