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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Astrid R Sierra
Mar 13, 2026
Astrid Regina Sierra was born February 29th, 1968, in Tegucigalpa Honduras. She spent the majority of her childhood with her family there before arriving in the United States.
Twenty-five years later she gave birth to a son, Luis Sierra, that changed her life forever. As a mother, she spent the remainder of her years focusing on the...
Brian S Davis
Mar 11, 2026
Brian Spencer Davis Jr. was born on May 10, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He later moved to Richardson, Texas in 1985 with his mother, Deborah Davis Williams, and his younger brother, Thaddius Lee Davis, who preceded him in death.
Brian received his education through the Richardson Independent School District and completed his studies through an alternative...
Julian-Louis Carter
Mar 8, 2026
Julian Louis Carter was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and entered eternal rest in Denton, Texas. A devoted Catholic, a gifted organist, and a joyful servant of God, Julian dedicated his life to worship and uplifting others through music, kindness, and unwavering faith. He never met a stranger and brought light into every room. His smile was infectious and...
Linda Kay Barner
Mar 6, 2026
Linda Kay Taylor-Barner was born July 3, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas to Onerld D. Taylor and Mary Ella Taylor. She transitioned from this earthly life on March 6, 2026, at Medical City Arlington.
Linda grew up in Lubbock and later moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. She attended school in the Irving Independent School District and Grand Prairie...
Jeanetta Marie Hariston
Mar 4, 2026
Jeanetta Marie Hariston was born on December 10, 1971, to James Franklin Smith and Marsha Ann Jordan in Los Angeles, California.
Jeanetta grew up with a spirit that was equal parts generous and fierce. She was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off her back, spend her last dollar to put a smile...
Yolanda Marie Cottrell
Mar 4, 2026
Yolanda Marie Cottrell was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Shirley Brown and Melvin Cottrell.
Yolanda attended Phyllis Wheatley Elementary Pre-K through sixth grade. She was a majorette for two years. She also attended Andrew J. Bell Junior High School where she was a member of the dance team. She later attended...
Jacqueline Larry
Mar 3, 2026
Please keep the family of Jacqueline Larry in your prayers at this time.
Roseshawanda Evette Mitchell
Mar 1, 2026
Please keep the family of Rosehawanda E. Mitchell in your prayers at this time.
John Albert Hill Watts
Feb 27, 2026
John Watts was born August, 31st, 1948 in Wills Point, Texas to Mrs. Velma Williams and Horace Williams.
He received his education in Wills Point. He joined the United States Army and was in the army reserve for over 25 years.
John was a faithful, longtime member of St. Mark C.M.E. Church where he served...
Malachi J. Palmer
Feb 25, 2026
Malachi" King Kii" Palmer departed this life far too soon, leaving behind an unwavering love, and a legacy of quiet strength that spoke louder than words. His love was loyal and constant. His humor was subtle, but unforgettable. He could make you laugh without trying.
Malachi was protective, steady, and deeply loyal - his presence alone brought...
Darryl A. Willis
Feb 18, 2026
Please keep the family of Darryl A. Willis in your prayers at this time.
Andra Devera Hardy
Feb 18, 2026
Andra Devera Hardy was born on December 4, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Erma Jean Gross and Arthur Joseph Reid, Jr. Andra was the eldest of three siblings.
Andra attended LaFollette Elementary School, Garden Holmes Elementary/ Intermediate School, and later graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From a young age, he developed a deep...
Terry P. Holmes
Feb 17, 2026
Terry Paul Holmes was born in McKinney, Texas on June 5, 1957, to the parentage George Washington Holmes, Sr. and Claudine Guest Holmes.
Terry received his formal education in the McKinney Independent School District.
Terry accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized and united with Mt. Pilgrim Freewill Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas...
Charles Robertson
Feb 17, 2026
Please keep the family of Charles Robertson in your prayers at this time.
Antonio Dunbar Johnson
Feb 13, 2026
Antonio Dunbar-Johnson was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 24,1990 to Laticia Dunbar-Edmondson (Albert) and Gregory Walker of Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Antonio honorably and lovingly carried the Johnson family name of Tyrie Johnson of Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Antonio attended school in the Muskegon Big Red school district, where he played Little League football, even though his mother was a...
Carleen D. Giles Lewis
Feb 13, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Carleen Giles-Lewis, who entered eternal rest on February 13th, 2026. Carleen was a woman whose warmth, kindness, and outgoing spirit touched everyone she encountered. She was well liked, friendly, and genuinely loved connecting with others, leaving lasting impressions through her open heart.
Carleen lived her...
Theresia Smith
Feb 13, 2026
Theresia Smith was born July 14, 1947, in Navasota, Texas to Kassie Bell Jenkins and James Willie Washington. She accepted Christ at a young age.
She went to school at George Washington Carver High School in Navasota, Texas where she played basketball as a teenager. Theresia married Charlie Smith and from that union four children were conceived:...
Linda K. Johnson
Feb 13, 2026
Linda Kay Johnson was born on November 7, 1958, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of William Earl Goodson and Alice Marie Douglas.
She attended the Garland Independent School District, and worked at Micropac Industries in Garland, Texas. Linda was joined in Holy Matrimony to Anderson Johnson in 1996.
Linda was preceded in death by...
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