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Winston Dale Pinkham, born September 18, 1937, in New Boston, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2026. He lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, service, humor, and, above all, love for his family. Raised in New Boston, Winston learned the meaning of hard work from an early age. His childhood experiences on the family farm shaped the determined and resourceful man he became. After graduating from New Boston High School in 1953, he attended Texarkana Junior College and

Dean Alan Olson, 73 of Maud, Texas passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 in a local nursing facility. Mr. Olson was born March 28, 1953 in Igloo, South Dakota to Orville and Ianne Olson. He was retired from the Texarkana Water Utilities, a United States Retired Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Doyle Williams Post 488, New Boston. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Hazel Olson. Mr. Olson is survived by his daughter, Victoria Chapin of New Boston, T

Bertie Carolyn Baker, 85, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1940, in Ben Lomond, Arkansas, to Novella King and Robert Meredith. Carolyn spent her working years as a teacher in the Genoa and Hooks school systems before retiring. Teaching was more than a career to her—it was a passion. She loved mentoring her students and remained deeply connected to her school family throughout her life. In her free time, Carolyn was an avid reader

Jason Albert Singleton, age 53, of Maud, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas to Roy Albert and Viola Marie (Tutt) Singleton. Mr. Singleton was a tradesman at Red River Army Depot. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, especially wife and grandchildren. He was the type of man that always had to have a project, his most recent being restoring his Son’s truck for his granddau

Robert Daniel Tyson Sr., age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Carl Ivan Tyson and Opal Mary McPherson Tyson. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Robert worked as the type setter and press operator for multiple newspapers and later began a long career with Red River Army Depot, where he worked as the Chief Union Steward for Loca

Stanley Jones, age 69, passed away on August 11, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on April 14, 1957, to Johnnie Jones Sr. and Opal Jones. Stanley attended DeKalb Schools and, as a young man, attended Oak Ridge Baptist Church in DeKalb, Texas. During his working years, Stanley drove a truck for Eddie Blackmon and later worked for CMP Corp., where he served as a supervisor for many years and at World Water Works as a machinist. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and ch

Robert L. Rayburn, age 87, of Doddridge, Arkansas, died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in Miller County, Arkansas. Robert was a man of many talents. He enjoyed building craft items and furniture. His favorite activity was working with his honeybees. He raised honeybees for many years, and at one time he had over 100 hives. The most important and precious part of his daily routine was the time he spent with the Lord. He read and studied his Bible every day for many

Jacqueline Lee Brown, age 80, of DeKalb, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Andrew and Beulah Ogden Westphalen. Jacqueline was a retired secretary for DeKalb ISD. She enjoyed playing Bunco and crocheting, and she will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Westphalen; her son, Kelly Joe Brown; her daughter, Be

ARNOLD “BUD” ZIMMERMAN Arnold “Bud” Zimmerman passed away peacefully at his Home in Hooks, Texas on August 9, 2026. Born on February 22, 1947, in Alicia, Arkansas. Bud was raised on the family farm in Alicia, Arkansas where he learned the values of hard work and determination from an early age. Bud proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war era. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Red River Army Depot prior to his transfer to the Tex

Built his own way……John David Wilsford was born August 6, 1971. He passed away at his childhood home, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly, tolerated him bravely, and will miss him more than he ever would have admitted out loud. He was preceded in death by his father, David, who entered heaven, grabbed a recliner with a footrest, and is now saying, “I saved you a spot, but don’t make me get up.” He was a man whose hands shaped wood, stone, and sand into beauty. He wa

Clara Reece Duke Inman, 91, of New Boston, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, in a local hospital. Mrs. Inman was born April 10, 1935, in Malta, Texas to Earl and Essie Duke. She was a member of the Church of Christ, New Boston, retired from Red River Army Depot where she worked in Inventory and is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, John Inman, brothers, Bobby Duke, Charles Duke and Billy Duke. Clara is survived by two sons and a daughter in law, Miles and Karen

Howell Kent Nicholas, age 81, of Avery, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Clarksville, Texas. He was born on September 24, 1944, in Deport, Texas, to Gerald and Eulene Singleton Nicholas. In June 2005, he married Judy Glenn Ashley, and together they shared many happy years. Kent was a skilled carpenter whose craftsmanship and strong work ethic earned him the respect of those who worked alongside him. He worked for H.E. Wright, Gibbs Construction Company, whe

Billy DeWayne Tutt, age 35, of New Boston, Texas, passed away in Texarkana, Arkansas. Billy was born on July 31, 1990. Billy was preceded in death by his father, W.L. Tutt Jr.; his grandfather, W.L. Tutt Sr.; his grandmother, Sue Barrett; his great-grandparents, Billy and Jean Goodwin, Tom and Lucille Totty, and William and Della Tutt. He is survived by his loving mother, Dana Totty-Eubanks, and stepfather, Troy Eubanks; his brother, Bryan Eubanks; and his sister, Reagan Euba

Cheryl Annette McBay Joyce, 66, passed away peacefully at her home in De Kalb, Texas, on July 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born on April 7, 1960, in Killeen, Texas, to Charles Holland McBay and Francis Imogene Greene McBay. She retired after a career as an insurance adjuster. Above all else, Cheryl cherished her family. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She created lasting memories wi

DALE VINCENT ODOM Dale Vincent Odom, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 19, 2026. Born on February 4, 1934, in Lake Preston, South Dakota, Dale was raised in Osceola, South Dakota, where he learned the values of hard work and determination from an early age. Growing up on a family farm, he spent his childhood plowing fields, tending horses, and even riding horseback to school—experiences that shaped the strong work ethic and independent spirit he ca

ROBERT STACY TIDWELL Robert Stacy Tidwell of De Kalb, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas, at the age of 69. Stacy was born on January 31, 1957, to Bobby Joe and Wanda Payne Tidwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe and Wanda Payne Tidwell; his beloved wife, Mitzi Tidwell; and his brother, Joe Stanley Tidwell. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Alex Hart and wife, Cattlin, of Simms, Texas; his sister, LaJuan Garrett and

LAVOICE GARRETT EVANS WRIGHT Lavoice Garrett Evans Wright, age 89, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lavoice was born on December 15, 1936, in New Boston, Texas, to Rufus Clay and Virginia Hill Garrett. She was raised in Bowie County and graduated from Hooks High School in 1954, where she excelled in volleyball and basketball and was crowned Homecoming Queen. On July 13, 1954, she married the love of h

SANDRA JEAN FOSTER Sandra Jean Foster, age 52, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sandra was born on July 24, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas, to James Daniels and Leanne Stephens Huggins. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend whose kind heart and caring spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leanne Stephens Huggins; her grandfather, Wiston Daniels; her gr

CHARLES EDWARD HILLIS Charles Edward Hillis, 82, of Simms, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Charles was born on July 8, 1944, in Malta, Texas, to Clifford and Mabel Talley Hillis. Affectionately known as “Uncle Fat”, he was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful pastor, and friend to many. On May 30, 1964, Charles married Toney Morris. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage, building a life centered on fai

SARA LYNN SMITH WOOD Sara Lynn Smith Wood, 90, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Newnan where she was a resident 7 years. She was born August 30, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to the late Isaac B. Smith and Anna Lola Gay Smith of Avery, Texas. Sara grew up in Spring Hill, Texas and was a 1953 graduate of DeKalb, TX High School. Further, she is a 1956 graduate of the Registered Nursing Program at Texas Christian University in