Obituaries
DONNA KAY HILL MCDOWELL
Donna Kay Hill McDowell, age 76, of Round Rock, Texas, formerly of Bedford, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Mrs. McDowell was born October 29, 1946, in Helena, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a Christian. She enjoyed singing, reading, and volunteering at her church. Mrs. McDowell was known to be quick witted, funny, and thoughtful. Her family was the most important part of her life and spending time with them brought her the most joy. She devoted her life to being a devoted wife, loving mother, and to taking care of her family.
She is preceded in death by her father Frank Milwee Hill (1963), mother, Pansy Opal Moore Hill (1987), and brother Lanny Ray Hill (2011) and sister-in-law Theila Fae LeGrand Hill (2011).
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Andy Wilhelm of New Braunfels, Texas; one son, Daniel McDowell of Round Rock, Texas; two grandchildren, Ethan House of San Marcos, Texas, and Christiana and Derek Sides of Red Oak, Texas; two nieces, Laurisa Mann (Lester) of Blytheville, Arkansas, Scarlett Velázquez (Julio) of Horn Lake, Mississippi, great niece Jade Velázquez and great nephew Julian Velázquez and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas, 4801 Parkway Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854, Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.
Burial will be in Rondo Cemetery. Register online at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.
BILLIE WREYFORD
Billie Doris Vannatta Wreyford, age 92, went to be with her Lord on February 13, 2023. Billie was born on March 6, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was a devout Christian lady who was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Texarkana.
Billie is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, James T. Wreyford; her father, W.A. Vannatta; her mother, Rose Lee Vannatta Sellers; stepfather, Tex Sellers; sister, Rene Sellers Lee; and great-grandson, Liam Cade Wells.
Billie is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Allensworth and husband, Jack, and her daughter, Ginger Wells, all of Texarkana, Texas; four grandchildren, Bridget Allensworth Contreras and husband, Dr. Freddie Contreras, Jack Allensworth, Jr. and wife, Brittany, Aaron Wells and wife, Susanne, Emily Hilton and husband, Tyler, all of Texarkana, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Emery Allensworth, Payton Trujillo, Adley Wells, Lillian Wells, Presley Wells, Roman Garcia, and Layla Garcia, all of Texarkana; cousins and many other relatives and friends.
Billie loved her family and was not only a great homemaker but she had many interests and accomplishments throughout her life.
She will be remembered by her family and friends as a lady who loved her Lord, who loved and was dedicated to her husband, who blessed her children, and was a servant in her church and community.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Texarkana, 3015 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas officiated by Pastor Bryan Bixler. There will be a private burial under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
Visitation with the family will be in the Atrium at FBC following the service.
Memorials may be made to From His Heart Ministries of First Baptist Church or Hospice of Texarkana, Texas, 2407 Galleria Oaks Dr., Texarkana, Texas.
EMMA PAGE
Mrs. Emma Page, 87, of Willisville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 17th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements are pending with R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
RONALD ALLEN
Services for Ronald Perry Allen, 70, of Linden, are 2PM Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial in Harris Chapel Cemetery via Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Linden. Visitation one hour prior to service.
WILLIE ROSE
Willie Rose, 95, of New Boston, Texas, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.