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Sheila A. Halbert
Oct 15, 2024
Sheila Annette Halbert, 62, departed this life on October 15, 2024.
She was born on September 30, 1962, to Ava and JT Jackson, who proceeded her in death.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bryan Halbert of Texarkana, her children, daughter, Tasha Gardner (John) of Houston, son, Josh Lewis (Jenna) of El Dorado, stepsons, Hayden, Devin and Landon Halbert, grandchildren, Jacob...
Freda Moe
Oct 12, 2024
Freda Annette Moe peacefully entered Glory on October 12, 2024. A beloved woman who was known for her kindness, humor, and unwavering spirit. Born in Mulberry, AR on August 26, 1935 to Charles Elmer and Freda Grace Brown, she grew up in Tucson, AZ.
Freda was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished son, Charles Fitzgerald, two sisters, Wanda Kilpatrick...
Johnny Payte
Oct 8, 2024
John (Johnny) Samuel Payte, 75, of Texarkana, Texas, peacefully walked into the loving arms of Jesus on October 8, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Mt. Ida, AR, he was the beloved son of Samuel Olen Payte and Willie May Lackey Payte.
Johnny graduated from Caddo Gap High School in 1966 and was later blessed with 41 years of...
Kitty Bivens
Sep 30, 2024
Virginia Kathleen (Kitty) Hays Bivens, 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2024. Kitty was born on October 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Joy Kathleen Campbell Leshe and Charles Edward Hays. She married the love of her life, Loyd R. Bivens, on April 5, 1968, and they shared many wonderful years together before his...
Melissa Ann Wallen-Sephton
Sep 25, 2024
Melissa Ann Wallen-Sephton, age 47, beloved mother of three and devoted wife to Christian Sephton, peacefully entered her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of September 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in 1977 in Denton, Texas, Melissa grew and became the caring and selfless woman she was known to be....
Linda Kay Stapleton
Sep 24, 2024
Linda Kay Stapleton, age 79, passed away on September 24, 2024, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones.
Linda was born on February 4, 1945, in Austin, TX to her parents, Raymond Miller and Willie Mae Miller. Linda attended Eastern New Mexico University, where she graduated with two business degrees. After college, she worked at Target, where she ultimately...
Connie Sellers
Sep 23, 2024
Connie Aileen Hyman Sellers, 68, of Texarkana, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. Born on April 21, 1956, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Connie is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Kenneth and Mary Hyman; her mother, Martha Hyman; her twin sister, Bonnie Hyman Ferguson; her daughter,...
Linda Diane Allgor
Sep 22, 2024
Linda Diane Allgor (Lewis), born April 26, 1947, in Avery, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 77.
Linda was the cherished daughter of Charles and Ruby Lewis, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Michelle Pickard. Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Randy...
Lonnie Eugene Northern
Sep 21, 2024
Our big brother and friend died peacefully at home, on the evening of September 21, 2024.
A warrior comes home this evening, straight as an arrow shot into the sun. Welcome him, let him sit by your fire. Let run free in your fields and forest. We will miss you but we know you're in good hands.
Dominga "Minga" Garcia
Sep 21, 2024
Dominga Garcia, affectionately known as "Minga," was born on November 10, 1963, in Luling, Texas, to Maria Elena Garcia and Leonisio Garcia. She passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in her home in Mineral Springs, Arkansas.
Minga was a beloved companion to Margarito Gonzales and a cherished sister, mother, grandmother,...
Clinton Shurtleff
Sep 18, 2024
Clinton Luke Shurtleff, 31, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on September 18, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1993, in Texarkana, Texas, to David and Kimberly Shurtleff.
Clinton is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Latrelle Shurtleff, and his mother, Kimberly Shurtleff.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tiffany Shurtleff, and their two children, Lexie and Cason. He...
Lisa Gail Thedford
Sep 10, 2024
Lisa Gail Thedford, 64, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on September 10, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Robert and Linda Durham, both of Bowie County, Texas.
Lisa was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 18 years, Bill Thedford, of Texarkana, Texas. She is survived...
Donald Lee Finley
Sep 10, 2024
Donald Lee Finley passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice at The Retreat of Texarkana on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 81. Donald was born at his home in Antioch, Texas, on June 26, 1943, to LeRoy Finley and Catherine Gardner Finley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, LoAnn Rodgers; one brother, Tommy...
Wanda Peschel
Sep 9, 2024
Wanda Claus Peschel, 91, of Rusk County, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1932, to Charles (Charlie) Claus and Irene Smith Claus. Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charlie Claus; her mother, Irene Smith Claus; her...
Amy Marie Edwards
Sep 1, 2024
Amy Marie Edwards, 44, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in a local hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Amy was born on December 1, 1979, in Wadley, Texarkana, Texas. She touched the lives of many and was deeply loved by those close to her. Her husband, Shaun Edwards, originally from Okinawa, Japan, described her as his angel,...
TIMOTHY MICHAEL FORY
Aug 31, 2024
Timothy Michael Fory was born on June 29, 1992, in New Boston, TX, to Joseph Wayne Fory and Shirley Tarver Alvarado. He tragically gained his wings on August 31, 2024, at the age of 32 following an accident.
Timothy made his living as a truck driver for KLLM Transport, working tirelessly and taking great pride in the life he had built....
Jerry Long
Aug 28, 2024
Jerry Long, born in Lynwood, California, on June 16, 1955, to Agnes and Crystal Long, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas.
Jerry was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Deborah Long, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years of marriage, a testament to their enduring love since they wed in 1973. Together, they built a life...
Eddie Carmickle
Aug 28, 2024
Eddie Lee Carmickle, born December 13, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Eddie was the beloved husband of Rebecca Lea Parks Carmickle, whom he met in Texarkana in 1968. The two were married on February 26, 1971, and shared over 53 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Eddie was a...
Shannon Allen
Aug 25, 2024
Shannon Noel Allen, 58, of Genoa, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. Shannon proudly served two years in the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Lonnie Allen, and his sister, Cindy Johnson.
Shannon is survived by his two sons, Blake and Derek Allen; his brothers,...
Loretta Jean Hicks
Aug 23, 2024
Loretta Jean Hicks was welcomed into this world on December 5,1949 in Fort Smith AR to Mary and Neal ( Lucky) Luckenbaugh. She had 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Linda Gibson of Red Water TX. Janice and Jim Hodges of De Queen AR. David and Norma Luckenbaugh of Dallas TX. Darryl Luckenbaugh of Bossier City LA.
Loretta married the love of...
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