Obituaries
Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana areas.
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...
Shannon Daley
Aug 21, 2024
Shannon Houston Daley, age 55, died of cancer on August 21, 2014 at home surrounded by her
family. She was born Dec. 20, 1968 in Texarkana, Texas, and graduated from Daingerfield High
School in 1986. She married and moved to San Diego, California in 1996 where she proudly
served as a board member of Mira Mesa Girls Softball and as a dedicated member...
Wesley Green
Aug 21, 2024
Wesley "Duke" Green, a beloved figure known for his spirit and incredible knack for carpentry, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2024. Born on January 9, 1971, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wesley led a life for 53 years filled with both purpose and joy.
A proud veteran, Wesley served in the Navy for eight years, an experience that he regarded as...
Cheryl Diane Cooper
Aug 19, 2024
Cheryl Diane Cooper went to see the Lord on August 19, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1953, to Harrel and Kathryn Hutchison. Diane was preceded in death by her husband JD Cooper.
Diane is survived by her brothers Donny and Traci Hutchison of Texarkana, Texas, and Jerry and Janet Hutchison of Texarkana, Texas. Her children, Caleb and Dawn Cooper...
Aurora Maya
Aug 14, 2024
Aurora Maya, a beloved homemaker, cherished wife, and mother, passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 79 in Texarkana, Texas. Aurora was born on November 28, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating lasting memories.
Aurora was known for her kind and giving spirit, with a unique love language that...
Carol Fisher
Aug 13, 2024
Carol Fisher, 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Enrique and Louisa Rompon.
Carol was preceded in death by her son, Gabriel Mark Fisher. She is survived by her spouse, David Jackson; sons, Jason Lee Fisher (Melissa Fisher) and Jarrett Lee Fisher; daughter, Jennifer Fisher Marinos; grandchildren,...
Darrell William Holland
Aug 3, 2024
Darrell William Holland of Texarkana, AR, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Ashdown, AR, at the age of 73. He was born in Shirley Township (Doniphan), MO, on June 16, 1951. He was a hard worker, starting out assisting his dad at their family-owned lumber mill and eventually making a living as a railroad welder. He retired in 2013...
Pennie Renee Musselwhite
Aug 2, 2024
Pennie Renee Musselwhite, age 62, of Texarkana, TX died on August 2, 2024 at her residence.
Mrs. Musselwhite was born March 18, 1962 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Pennie worked for several years as a bartender and managed Catfish King restaurants with her family in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Texarkana and New Boston. Pennie was a Methodist and was baptized at St. Luke...
Julia Ann Nix
Jul 27, 2024
Julia Ann (Coker) Nix, age 76, left this physical world on July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer.
Julia (Judy) was born August 21st, 1947, to Robert and Eloy Coker in Fouke, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Wanda, Juanita, Doris, and Cheryl, and brothers Maxie, Buster, and...
Richard "Tony" Rigdon
Jul 27, 2024
Richard Anthony (Tony) Rigdon, born on August 23, 1968, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on July 27, 2024, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Tony’s spirit and love for life will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him.
Tony is survived by his parents, John Rigdon, Sr., and Elva M. Rigdon; his brothers,...
Mary Susan Capen
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Susan Capen, better known as Susie or more commonly “Mimi” by her loved ones, went to be with our lord on July 24, 2024 at the age of 67. She spent her last weeks surrounded by the love of her friends and family.
Susie was born February 16, 1957 to Patsy Jean Holmes Dorman and Nolan Dorman. She was a devout...
