Obituaries

LEROY MCFERRIN

Leroy Mcferrin, 93, of Fouke, Arkansas died on July 23, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1930, in Fouke, AR to Money and Vivian Mcferrin.

M r . Mcferrin retired from Red River Army Depot, and was a member of Sylverino Baptist Church, and former member of Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lelah Mcferrin, his parents, and two sisters Jean Magee and Frances Lynn.

Survivors include his three daughters, Lisa Wattinger and husband Kenney, Lori Austin, and Linda Dickson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 9:30 A.M. at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with Frank Mcferrin officiating.

MARY DAVIS

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Davis, age 83, of Texarkana Texas, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Libby was born on January 13, 1940 in Texarkana Texas to Minor W. Davis, Sr. and Mildred Jameson Davis. She was a member of the Texarkana Cotillion and a graduate of Texas High School. She attended Hockaday school for girls in Dallas and graduated from Rhodes College. She taught school in Dallas, Texas for a short time. Her favorite things were history and politics. She loved gardening and she adored her beloved cats.

Libby is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Minor Wallace “Wally” Davis, Jr. and Jerry Davis.

Survivors include her nephews, Minor W. “Trey” Davis, III, and Justin Davis (Leslie); her nieces, Keri Davis Young, Ashley Hight (Andy), and Kimberly Murphey (Shawn); and her sister-in-law, Diana Davis.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Texarkana, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.

JUDY THOMASON

Judy M. Thomason, age 75, of Fouke, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Arrangements under the direction of East Funeral Home Downtown.

ELAINE BLEDSOE

Elaine Bledsoe, 88, passed away July 22, 2023. Funeral services at 2PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at East Funeral Homedowntown with Revs. James Ross and Kenny Polk officiating. Burial to follow in Sylverino Cemetery.

GLADYS REYNOLDS

Services for Gladys Reynolds, 64, of Diana, Texas, will be 2PM Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Reeder-davis Chapel in Ore City. Burial in Walnut Creek Cemetery via Reeder-davis Funeral Home in Ore City.

GARY WILLIAMS

Gary Lewis Williams, age 74, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1948 in Louisville, KY. Arrangements are via East Funeral Home.

ANITA ARMSTRONG

Mrs. Anita Armstrong, 59, of Waldo, Arkansas, transitioned from this life Monday July 24th, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are pending with R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.