LOUISE DAVIS

Louise Morris Davis was born on February 11, 1920 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in her family home. It wasn’t until a few years later that she had a paper birth certificate. She passed away on July 9, 2022 at the age of 102 year and 5 months.

Her personality was one of total optimism no matter how bad a situation was. She said that if something bad happened she would cheer up because something good was just around the corner. Her father was a Southern Baptist pastor making her a church member before she was born. She said that she remembers at church her daddy would sit her on a table and she would sing solos at the age of 6. It was at this age that she accepted Jesus as her Savior and never looked back. She attended Sophie B. Wright High School for girls in New Orleans, LA while her father attended the New Orleans Theological seminary during the depression 1932-1935. During this time money was scarce, but she only spoke of fond memories of the time with her mother and daddy. She didn’t go hungry but often wished for more food. She loved to eat and especially, loved to eat out where “they bring it to you”.

She attended Ouachita Baptist College obtaining a degree in Music Education in 1940. She lived during World War II and told many stories of working in a parachute factory, a candy counter, D-Day, and welcoming the soldiers home from war. Louise married George Davis in 1951 when he was in the US Air Force band in San Antonio, TX. They had two children, April and Wally. When Wally was disabled from encephalitis, George and Louise provided him with a loving home for many years building their lives around his needs. Louise received her Masters degree in Music Education from Ouachita Baptist University in 1967. She taught public school music for many years with her last position being at College Hill Junior High School in Texarkana.

Louise loved genealogy tracing her family tree back to the 1700’s. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Colonial Dames. She loved to travel and visited Europe and Asia countless times. Louise was predeceased by her husband, George Davis and son, Wally Davis.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, April and Jeff Elliott of Centennial, CO, granddaughter and husband, Paige and Dylan Barela of Englewood, CO, and grandson, Ethan Elliott of Centennial, CO. The family would like to thank the many caregivers that provided care for Louise over the past few years including friends and staff of Windsor Cottage.

Funeral service will be 3pm Monday, July 11, 2022 at East Memorial Chapel-Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 2pm to 3pm at the funeral prior to the service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhomes.com for the Davis family.

KEVIN JETT

Kevin Lee Jett, 49, passed away on July 8, 2022, peacefully at his home. He was born on December 2, 1972, in Texarkana, Texas to Ronnie and Linda Jett.

Kevin spent his days attending the Community Health Corp. In his free time, he enjoyed watching wrestling and collecting magazines and DVDs. His family stated that he hardly ever missed a wrestling match.

He was a loving son and friend and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents and one uncle.

He is survived by his parents Ronnie and Linda Jett of Texarkana, Texas; one uncle, Charles Lamar of Columbia, South Carolina; and numerous cousins.

A scattering will be held by the family on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. at the Scattering Garden at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

NAOMI HENDERSON

Naomi Henderson, 67, of Texarkana, TX died Friday, July 8, 2022, in a local hospital. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.

RICHARD KYLES

Richard McMillan Kyles, Jr., 79, of Texarkana, TX, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Visitation is from 5-6pm and Memorial Service following on Saturday, July 16th at Everett Church in Hooks, Texas.

J’SYN RANDLE

Infant J’Syn Devore Randle entered and departed this earth on July 6, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Magnolia, Ar. Arrangements are pending with R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, AR.

IVY ROSE

Ivy Annette Rose, 65, of Texarkana, Arkansas died July 6, 2022. Parents were Thomas and Imogene Scott. Survived by daughter: Gena Norris; son: Lavell (Christina) Rose; three grandchildren; other relatives and friends around the world.

CLARENCE THURSTON

Mr. Clarence Thurston, 77, of Texarkana passed Saturday, July 9, 2022 in a Texarkana, Texas nursing and rehabilitation center. Arrangements pending with Lyles Funeral Home, Inc.

GLORIA WARE

Gloria Ware, 58, of Texarkana died Saturday, July 9, 2022, in a local hospice facility. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.