The Obituary Section

Michael Allen Walker

, Arkansas

March 29, 2026

Michael Allen Walker age 82 of Spring Texas passed away on March 30 2026. He was born on January 13 1944 in Mineral Wells Texas to Charlie and Artie Walker. He spent over 40 years as an electrical engineer for Kellogg Brown and Root where he later retired. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with family and friends working on his computers and shortwaved radios. His family describes him as a loving kind and dependable person who was very intelligent and humorous. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 61 years Diana Walker his two children Michael Walker and wife Marsha and Kathy Rowe and husband Greg three grandchildren Travis Kyle and Sarah along with a host of other family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1100 A.M. on Saturday April 11 2026 at Chapelwood Memorial Garden with Brother Wallace Edgar officiating.

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Martha Sue Ward

, Arkansas

March 31, 2026

Martha Sue Ward 80 of Texarkana died on April 1 2026. She was born July 2 1945 to Sidney and Martha Akin in Redlick Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie Ward her parents a brother Sid Akin two sisters Dorothy Harris Sylvia Gotcher and a nephew. Survivors include her brother Bob Akin and his wife Linda their two sons Mitch and Mike Akin and their families four more nephews along with her brotherinlaw Don Harris and a sisterinlaw Mary Akin.

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Stacey Thorntons Photo

, Arkansas

Stacey Bylinda Thornton age 62 of Ashdown Arkansas passed away peacefully on March 26 2026 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. Born on October 3 1963 in Baton Rouge Louisiana she was the beloved daughter of Alfred Leonard DeLatte and Mary Francis Walters DeLatte. Stacey was a graduate of Baker High School and was known for her fun and free spirited personality. She loved her LSU tigers and always did her best to represent them when she could. Stacey was always a very strong willed woman and knew exactly what she wanted in life. Her life long battles with her health always tried to keep her down but she somehow fought and rose to the occasion every time. Everyone that knew her said that she was the strongest person they knew and Stacey proved that to be true up to the very end. Left to cherish her memory is her son…

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Everett Schrums Photo

, Arkansas

With great sadness the Schrum family is announcing the passing of Everett Dale Schrum 74 on March 25 2026. During the last week of his life which he spent at hospice Everett was surrounded by his many friends and family members. Born on July 2 1950 in Hammond Indiana to Peter Nicholas Jr. and Catherine Brady. Our family will carry his memory forward with love and laughter. Everett is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Pamela Schrum one son Jason Schrum from Texarkana Tx one daughter Nicole Schrum from Mt. Belvieu Tx nephew Jon Kline who is more like a son and wife Aquaria. He has 3 brothers Kenneth Schrum from Hammond Indiana who preceded him in death Peter Schrum III and wife Eva from Ellenton Florida and Douglas Schrum and wife Gypsy from Sidell Illinois. He also leaves many nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.…

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Betty Whartons Photo

, Arkansas

Betty G. Wharton beloved resident of Nash Texas passed away peacefully at her home on March 30 2026 surrounded by the comfort of the place she knew and loved. Born on September 2 1938 Betty lived a life marked by faith love and steady strength. She was preceded in death by her loving husband W. A. Wharton her parents George and Quinnie Ross her daughter LaDessa Andaleen many siblings and her greatgreatgranddaughter Ulianna Moore. She leaves behind a family who will treasure her memory always her children Ann Ross of DeKalb Texas Alvin and Alicia Wharton of Naples Texas and Mary and Jeff Wiswall of Maud Texas her special grandson Joe and Renee Crawford of DeKalb Texas 10 grandchildren 21 greatgrandchildren 6 greatgreatgrandchildren 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Known to many as Memaw Betty held a deep and abiding faith. She was a Baptist who spent her years…

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Linda Pages Photo

, Arkansas

Born in Vallejo California Linda was raised in Stockton and later made her home in Texarkana Texas. No matter where she lived Linda had a way of making everyone around her feel welcome seen and loved. Linda was a devoted Christian whose faith was the foundation of her life. She lived her beliefs daily through her kindness generosity encouragement and unwavering love for others. Her faith was not only something she spoke about but something she lived beautifully. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Burrows her father Walter Puisis and her brother Dan Puisis. Linda was full of life laughter and joy. She loved deeply cared generously and never met a stranger. She had a gift for making others feel at home and her warmth and funloving spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her. One of Lindas greatest joys was being a Master Gardener.…

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Judith Danielss Photo

, Arkansas

Judith Ann Daniels 86 of Texarkana Texas peacefully departed this earthly realm on Thursday March 26 2026 at Christus St Michael Hospital following a brief illness. Judith was born in Franklin Ohio to Moss Dolly Bundren on May 31 1939. She grew up in Middletown Ohio where she attended high school and graduated from the Middletown Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. She was a career registered nurse working in many areas such as case management surgical ICU and as a travel nurse. Judith retired in Texarkana and lived a quiet life. She was a person of faith and was ready to meet the Lord. Friends and neighbors knew her as an avid reader painter crafter and gardener when she was physically able. Her favorite fall weekends were spent watching Ohio State and Dallas Cowboys football. She was resilient pragmatic and fiercely independent. Her cherished dogs Gretchen Fritz and Cody…

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Misty Williamsons Photo

, Arkansas

February 8, 1982 — March 15, 2026

Misty Dawn Williamson 44 of Texarkana Arkansas passed away on March 16 2026. Born on February 9 1982 in Shreveport Louisiana Misty was someone who stayed busy worked hard and lived life her own way. Misty owned her own business repairing appliances and that work suited her well. She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves figure things out and get the job done. She took pride in the business she built and in the hard work it took to run it. Outside of work she enjoyed fishing drawing spending time outdoors listening to music and loving on her dog who was one of her favorite companions. She was preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Williamson her father Henry Williamson and her sister Billie Jo BJ Williamson. She is survived by her children Thomas Bane William Londan Savanh BJ and John her siblings James Thomas David Williamson Karmen…

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