MICHAEL ASHFORD
Michael (Mike) Ashford of McKinney, Texas passed away on November 18, 2019 at the age of 75. He was born on March 5, 1944 and grew up in Maud, Texas. He graduated from East Texas State University, and then enlisted in the Air Force where he became a Captain in the Security Services and travelled the world. After retiring from the Air Force, he found his calling in investment banking and enjoyed a successful career with First Southwest Company and as a Managing Director of Dillon, Read & Co. He took great pride and joy in being a mentor to countless people and made lifelong friends with clients and colleagues alike. He was also a Master Mason and longstanding member of the Maud Masonic Lodge. Upon retirement, he returned to his hometown of Maud and enjoyed raising cows and racehorses with his wife, Tori. In 2013, they moved back to the Dallas area to be closer to friends and family. Though incredibly accomplished in his profession, Mike would have much rather entertained you with one of his captivating stories, such as living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean for a year with Tori and their English Mastiff, Chloe. He was an eternal optimist who was humble, genuine and kind towards everyone he met. He was a Renaissance man who loved reading, Absolute on the rocks, and winning at the horse races. Above all, he was a wonderful husband, father, mentor and friend who will be missed very much. He is survived by his, wife, Victoria (Tori) Ashford of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Ariel Kidwell and husband Joseph of Dallas, Texas; brother, John Ashford and wife Cathy of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; sister, Amanda Ashford of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nephew, John Ashford and wife Melody of Denver, Colorado; and numerous other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ashford and wife Elizabeth; great-uncle, Harvey Ashford and wife Marian; his son, Sean Ashford. A memorial service will not be held. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully recommends a donation be made in his memory to the Maud Masonic Lodge, 214 CR 1231, Texarkana, Texas, 75501. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, visit TJMfuneral.com.
CAROLYN HUGHES
Carolyn Ann Hughes, 71 of Texarkana, TX, died November 25, 2019. Visitation Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 5-7 pm, Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas. Services 10 am, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.
EILEEN WOMACK
Edith Eileen Wildey Womack, 95, of De Queen, died Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Services is at 2 P.M. Wednesday at Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial is in Avon Cemetery.
ARDELL CARD
Jimmie Ardell (May) Card passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at the age of 97 years. She was born August 10, 1922, in Bodcaw, AR, to Alex May and Lola Boswell May. Mrs. Card received Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and upon her public profession of faith became a member of the Bodcaw #2 Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, infant Earl, Ober May of Bodcaw, AR, and Jake May of Rosston, AR; one sister, Merle (May) Silvey and niece, Jean (Silvey) Franks of Texarkana, AR.
She is survived by three nieces, Jackie (Silvey) de Cordova and Joyce (Silvey) Pinkerton of Texarkana, AR, and Rhonda (May) Morgan of Camden, AR; one nephew, Larry Silvey of Hope, AR; a number of great-nephews and great-nieces including Diane (Franks) Rankin of Wake Village, TX, and other extended family.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in the Union Cemetery near Bodcaw, AR, under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas, and officiated by her nephew, Pastor Larry Silvey.
The family is grateful to the staff of Waterton Plaza for the care they have given to Mrs. Card over the past 11 years.
Online registration is at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.
BETTY WRIGHT
Mrs. Betty Wright, age 86 of Hope, passed Sunday, November 24, 2019, in Texarkana. Visitation, 6 to 8pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest. Funeral Service, 10am, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest.
CLARENCE RADFORD
Clarence DeWayne Radford, 51, Arkansas, AR., died November 23rd, in Magnolia, AR. Services Saturday, at 2:30 PM, at R.L. Chapel, in Magnolia. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC, Magnolia, in charge.
CARMELITA STROMAN
Carmelita Stroman, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas died Sunday, November 24, 2019 in a local nursing facility.
Arrangements are pending with Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
MARCUS BANKS
Marcus Banks, 44, of Texarkana, AR died on November 22, 2019 in Texarkana, AR.
Arrangements are pending with Jones Stuart Mortuary.
LEE NARD
Lee Vern Nard, 92, of Texarkana, AR died on November 23, 2019 in Texarkana, AR.
Arrangements are pending with Jones Stuart Mortuary.
JIMMIE WALKER-BURRIS
Jimmie Juanita WalkerBurris: visitation is at Floyd T. Jeans CME, Tollette, Arkansas, from 12:45—1:45 p.m. before service at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019, with Rev. ElRoy Stuart officiating.