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Jo-Ann Piccirillo
May 24, 2024
Jo-Ann (Zoglio) Piccirillo , born on November 2, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on May 24, 2024, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.
Jo-Ann was known for her fiery red hair, infectious laugh, and her ability to light up any room she entered. She loved to cook, especially baking her famous Italian Ricotta cookies and preparing the Seven...
Melvin "Otis" Thetford
May 22, 2024
Melvin Otis Thetford, born on June 26, 1944
We mourn his passing but celebrate his life. He touched all of our lives in many ways. If you knew him, you loved him.
Otis Thetford was a resident of New Boston, Texas; however, Cisco, Texas, was his home. Otis passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 22, surrounded by family and a...
Raleigh Duane Clemmer
May 22, 2024
Raleigh Duane Clemmer, born on September 7, 1954, in Texarkana, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on May 22, 2024, at the age of 69. Raleigh dedicated 27 years of service to FCI, where he served as the supervisor in the Machine Shop until his retirement in 2011. Outside of work, he found solace in nature, indulging his passion for fishing...
Mickey Lynn Hardy
May 21, 2024
Mickey Lynn Hardy, 75, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on May 21, 2024.Mickey was born on June 12, 1948, in Torrance, CA, to William “Bill” and Ruby (Doss) Hardy.Mickey loved the Lord and her family. She loved to dance and sing. She loved nature and growing her own flowers with her very green thumb.Mickey was a veteran and served in...
Bobby Wayne Beckham
May 15, 2024
Bobby W. Beckham, 76, of Texarkana, AR, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday May 15th, 2024. Born May 6, 1948, in Greenwood Ms, to William James and Minnie Beatrice Beckham. With a passion for family, Bobby had a strong sense of responsibility and respect, which he instilled in his children. Whether coaching from the sidelines or officiating games,...
Frances Gilliland
May 14, 2024
Frances “Annette” Gilliland of Hooks, Texas went to rest away from this world on May 14, 2024. She passed peacefully at a local hospital. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 16, 1939 and attended Lake Hamilton schools. Annette is now reunited with those cherished ones who preceded her in passing: husband Leslie Gilliland, daughter Lee Ann Wright,...
James "Frank" Clingan
May 13, 2024
Frank left this world on May 13, 2024, and was taken to the arms of Jesus in Heaven by angels. He was born on December 15, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas.He is survived by his parents James "Jimmy" and Lavinia "Benny" Clingan, his brother Joe and wife Linda Clingan of Texarkana, Arkansas, his niece Caitlin, his daughter Kelsey, two grandchildren, and many...
Thomas Porier
May 10, 2024
Thomas Lynn Porier, age 46, of Hope, AR was born on March 6th, 1978 to Roy Porier and Cheryl Mitchell in Fort Worth, TX and passed away May 10th, 2024 in Hope, AR. Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Roy Porier.Thomas was raised in Roanoke, TX and went to school at Northwest High School in Justin, TX. Once grown,...
Deborah Thompson
May 9, 2024
Deborah Thompson, 63, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away May 9, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Doniphan, Missouri on September 7, 1960, she was the daughter of Suzette and William Thompson.
Deborah worked at Mr. B's Salvage for over 11 years and later served at The Lunch Box, a popular restaurant in Texarkana.
A devoted animal lover, Deborah had a special fondness...
Naomi Jean Mewborn
May 7, 2024
Naomi Jean Mewborn, age 84, of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her daughter's home in DeKalb, Texas. She was born on September 19, 1938, to Woodrow and Nettie Harris in Fouke, AR. Naomi was a beloved mother, aunt, sister, and grandmother to many. She worked as a homemaker and was once the manager of Shady...
Geneta Curtis
May 6, 2024
Geneta, 80 years old, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024 at a local nursing home.
She was born on August 10, 1943 to I.D. Wells and Thelma Jones-Norton in Italy, Texas. Geneta was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Curtis, her son, Ronald Bollier, and her parents. She is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Ross...
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)...
Vickie Goodson
Apr 27, 2024
Vickie Goodson of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on April 27, 2024. Born in Pisgah, Arkansas, to Effie Blakely and Leslie Rather, she was a loving mother to Stacy and Dana Goodson and a proud grandmother to Bryce Moon and Kyle Goodson.
Her kindness and devotion will be cherished forever.
Carolyn Shaw
Apr 22, 2024
Carolyn McElwee Hardin Shaw, 81, of Texarkana, TX, passed away at home on April 22, 2024. Born in Bowie County on March 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Glenn McElwee and Louise Johnson McElwee Carpenter. Survivors include daughter Rachel Patterson of the home, son Dale Hardin (Sarah) of NC, one grandchild, Jennie Forsythe, and two step-grandchildren, Ashley Allen...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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