TEXARKANA FUNERAL HOME

TUESDAY

ALVA LAFAYETTE

Alva Lee Lafayette, age 96, of Fouke, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 17, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Lafayette was born March 24, 1924 in Fouke, Arkansas and was lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and retired from Kmart Department Store. She was a faithful member of Fairland Holiness Church. She always took the time to nurture and teach her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son, Vince Ronnie Lafayette; one granddaughter, Lana Wilcox; her parents, John and Della Attaway and one brother, Chester Lewis Attaway.

She is survived by one son, Bobby Ray Lafayette; one daughter and son in-law, Diann and John Prater all of Fouke, Arkansas; one daughter in-law, Dianne Lafayette of Fouke, Arkansas; one sister, Olivea Thompson of Dallas, Texas; one niece, Darla Thompson; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be 10am Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Fairland Holiness Church Fouke, Arkansas with Rev. Lloyd Shuecraft officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.

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KIMBERLY JONES

Kimberly Sue Burris Jones, age 51, of Longview Tx went home to her Jesus Sunday Jan 10, 2021 in Texarkana, TX.

Kim was born Feb 22, 1969 in Texarkana to John and Patrice Burris and adopted in love by her grandparents, Howard & Imozelle Burris. She was a member of New Beginning Faith Ministry, Longview. She was a graduate of Liberty Eylau, Texarkana and she was a retired LVN. She loved the arts, theater and music. Her children were the pride of her life. She will be missed for her sweet smile and gentle ways. She was our family’s “hippie” or as she referred to herself, Bohemian Goddess.

She is survived by her two sons, Jermie & Jamie Jones and the father of her children, Gary Jones of Longview TX. Her sister aunts, Connie Burris Benson & Rose Burris Wilson, Texarkana, TX. Sisters, Candis Skelton, Lisa Golding, of Texarkana, Joetta Hooper, Tomball TX, brother Tracey O’Bannon, Lodi California, Sisters, Chastity Childers, Dekalb TX, Christina O’Bannon, & brother John Clark Burris, Texarkana, TX.

Step sister Melody Rich, Dekalb Tx, a special cousin, Bobby Wilson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cremation is under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held Jan 20, 10:00AM at Buchanan Baptist Church, Texarkana, TX with private family burial service at a later date.

The family asks in view of Covid 19 that all guests wear masks to the services.

WEDNESDAY

WALT OLIVER

Walt Oliver, age 79, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Oliver was born February 7, 1941 in New Boston, Texas. He was retired partner of Altech Construction, member of the First United Methodist Church, Denton, Texas and previous member of the Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Texas.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Oliver.

He is survived by his wife Cindy Clark Oliver of Denton, Texas; three daughters, Meloney Graham and husband Perry of Talty, Texas, Terri Tunnell and husband David of Garland, Texas and Angie Oliver of Denton, Texas; one brother, Neal Oliver and wife Andi of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister, Nina Parault and husband Ron of Shreveport, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Kaily Graham, Matt Graham, Randi Gardner, Cordin Tunnell, Riley Tunnell and numerous other relatives and friends.

Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas with Dr. Jesse Brannen and Rev. Sherry Waters Clem officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, 4000 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX 75503

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THURSDAY

JAMES OATS

James Oats, age 81, of Texarkana, AR died Tuesday January 19, 2021 in a local hospital.

Services: 2:00 P.M. Friday at Faith Baptist Church.

Visitation: 5-7 Thursday at Texarkana Funeral Home, AR.

FRIDAY

STUART “JACK” REEVES

Stuart “Jack” Reeves went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 19, 2021 in a Little Rock Hospital due to complications from COVID-19.

Jack was born August 31, 1957 in Texarkana, Arkansas and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana, Arkansas. He was a retired fire fighter with the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend always willing to help someone in need. His family called him “The Last Boyscout”. He enjoyed roping, working with his horses, and being outside. He was known as Sergeant Safety to his friends and family, always making sure they were being safe in everything they did. However, those rules did not apply to him. Jack never met a stranger – sometimes, he would even invite them on vacation. He loved yelling “I’m Tallon’s Daddy!” at the most inappropriate time. He had an amazing sense of humor… even if he was the only one who understood it. He always said the three best things that happened to him were Jesus, Deidra, and Tallon in that order. He was preceded in death by his parents Frances “Pat” and Mildred Reeves.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deidra Reeves; one daughter, Tallon Reeves; one brother, Donald Reeves of Texarkana, Arkansas; mother in-law, Kitty Nicholson; mother in-law and father in-law, Linda and Louie Viramontes of Texarkana, Texas; one aunt and uncle, Otha Lea and Claud Walker of Texarkana, Texas and other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Myers officiating. Burial will be at Rondo Memorial Park under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.

Anybody wishing to view Mr. Reeves may go by the funeral home between 8am and 7:30pm Friday.

The family requests that masks be worn, and social distancing practiced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Runnin WJ Ranch, 4802 S. Kings Highway, Texarkana, Texas 75501.

Register online at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.

GARY ROBINSON

Gary Allen Robinson, age 73, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 16, 2021 in a local hospital.

M r . Robinson was born on April 3, 1947 in Miller County to his parents Frank and Mettie Robinson. He worked as a salesman for 47 years at Bumper to Bumper.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Ginger Robinson; his children, Tonya Dunlap, Kari Taylor, Maranda Martin, Frank Allen Robinson, Rodney Alan Delacerda; sister, Dot Sims and Pam Barkman; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Due to Covid-19 no services will be held at this time.