Obituaries
Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana areas.
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...
Brian Keith Martin
Mar 25, 2024
Brian Keith Martin, aged 47, born on December 23, 1976, to Mary and Richard Martin, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024. He was a talented chef, having lent his culinary skills to establishments such as Julie's Deli and Screaming Goat in Redwater.
Brian is survived by his mother, Mary Martin of Texarkana, TX, his brother James and his wife Ellen...
Doris Marie Hammac
Mar 23, 2024
Doris Marie Hammac passed away at her home on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Leary, Tx.Doris was born on January 25, 1952 in Galion, Ohio. She was 72 years old.When she was able, she enjoyed sewing, quilting blankets, canning, reupholstering furniture,and collecting antiques. She owned a small restaurant in Queen City Tx earlier in life. She lovedher family and her...
Kashton Amir Wilson
Mar 21, 2024
Kashton Wilson, born on April 29, 2022, peacefully departed from this world on March 21, 2024. Kashton leaves behind a large and loving family who mourn his loss deeply. He is survived by his mother, Alexandria Logan, and his father, Kevonta Wilson.Kashton is remembered with love by his grandmothers: Lisa Neal of Dallas, Texas; Diane Neal of Texarkana, Texas; and Karie...
Ralph "Luke" Lucas
Mar 21, 2024
Ralph "Luke" Lucas, born on October 3, 1967, in Houston, TX, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was a dedicated truck driver who traversed life's highways with unwavering determination.He is preceded in death by his cherished wife, Kim Lucas, his beloved mother Mary Alice Merritt Lucas, his father Sidney John Lucas, son Brice Lucas, and brother Joseph Lucas.Ralph leaves...
William Michael Carter
Mar 13, 2024
William Michael Carter, 71, of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29th, 1952, in Texarkana to the late Harold and Rosa Dale Carter. He enjoyed collecting everything, working on building and painting projects, and nurturing his yard by constantly planting new things.
Mr. Carter is preceded in death by his...
ANGELA BUCHANAN ROSS
Mar 9, 2024
Angela Buchanan Ross (Root), born on May 28, 1968, in Texarkana, TX, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Texarkana, AR. She was the daughter of the late Joyce Wade Merchant and Jimmy Root. Angela is survived by her husband of 3 years, Scott Ross, her father Jimmy Root. Angela was a loving mother to her children, Cameron Buchanan, Keaton Sams, Shayley...
Donna Rae "Nana" Jenkins
Mar 7, 2024
Donna Rae Jenkins, aged 66, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving partner of 30 years, Renee Smith, of Texarkana, TX.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and many other cherished relatives. She leaves behind her greatest achievements: her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Clint...
Melinda Ann Armstrong
Mar 6, 2024
Melinda "Linda" Ann Armstrong, 81, of Texarkana Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home. Linda was born October 5, 1942 in Texarkana Arkansas to Pershing and Helen Waddell. Survivors include her daughters, Alisia Graf (and the late Carl Graf), Amber Buchanan and her husband Jesse, one son. Keith Armstrong, all from Texarkana; She had numerous grandchildren: Ashley and Todd...
Samuel Edward Peterson
Mar 5, 2024
Sam Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on March 5, 2024. Sam was born December 6, 1947 to Corbett and Gladys Peterson in Texarkana, AR. Sam was a man of many words! His unforgettable voice and contagious laugh will be missed by so many.
Sam's greatest joy was being a daddy to Sam Jr. He shared...
Kim Crane
Mar 2, 2024
Kim Crane died on March 2, 2024 in Texarkana, AR after his 69th birthday on March 1st. He had previously retired from a career in the printing industry.A 1973 graduate of Muleshoe Texas High School, he is survived by his sisters Janie Burchfield, of Hurst ,TX, Cindy Dale of Mt. Vernon, TX, and Terri Hahn of Bastrop, TX, numerous...
