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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Doris Booker Smart
Apr 13, 2026
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Doris Frank Booker was born on February 2, 1942, to the union of Joe Frank Booker and Pauline Smith Booker.
Doris grew up in Garland, Texas and received her diploma from George Washington Carver High School.
At an early age, she joined Sims Chapel Baptist Church, where she faithfully...
James L. Thomas
Apr 12, 2026
James Lee Thomas was born on February 15, 1942, in Colfax, Louisiana, to Mary (Tolbert) Wilson and Mr. Pearlie Wilson (raised him). On April 2, 2026, the Lord called James home, granting him eternal rest.
Affectionately known as “Rabbit” by his family and childhood friends, James received his formal education in the Dallas Independent School District. He graduated from Lincoln High...
Ammie J. Johnson
Apr 6, 2026
Ammie Jean Williams Johnson was born on June 14, 1934, in Ingles, Arkansas to the parentage of Qunnie Williams and Lula (Williams) Atkins. Ammie accepted Christ at an early age at Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church in Crossett, Arkansas. Ammie grew up in Ingles and Crossett; and received her formal education at T.W. Daniels School. From an early age, she carried...
Wendell R. Polk
Apr 6, 2026
Wendell Ray Polk was born on May 6, 1962, to William Lee Polk and
Florene Montgomery-Luckett in Waco, Texas.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and joined Pilgrim
Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.
Wendell received his formal education in the Grand Prairie
Independent School District. He attended Paul Quinn College and
Dallas College El Centro Campus completing the Culinary, Pastry, and
Hospitality program...
Glenn Hardy
Mar 31, 2026
Joseph Glenn Ray Hardy, 63, entered his heavenly home suddenly and unexpectedly. With both deep sorrow and gratitude, his family celebrates a life defined by love, presence, and unwavering faith.
Born February 10, 1963, to Joseph Chester Hardy, Sr. and Theresa Marks Hardy, Glenn was the youngest of seven children. From an early age, his joyful spirit and kindness made a...
Kimberly D. Lewis
Mar 30, 2026
Please keep the family of Mrs. Kimberly Lewis in your thoughts and prayers.
Gerald W. Harding
Mar 19, 2026
REMEMBERED WITH LOVE:
GERALD WENDELL HARDING
Revelations 21:4
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall
be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be
any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
Gerald Wendell Harding was born on February 1, 1962, to the late Garvin W. Harding, Sr. and the late Helen Sims Harding. He...
Leonor Curtis
Mar 18, 2026
Leonor Ortiz Martinez Curtis was born August 30th, 1932, in Brownsville Texas. She enjoyed her childhood adventures with her brother Ignacio there before the birth of her next two brothers Frank and Daniel when she was fourteen and sixteen. Her brothers were her protectors, advisors, bestfriends and first babies. The whole family moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1950...
Troy D. Voss
Mar 15, 2026
Troy DeWayne Voss was born on May 24, 1973, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Willietter Voss and Joseph Reed, Jr.
Troy accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a young age in Plano, TX. He attended school in the Plano Independent School District.
Troy had a love for fishing and barbecuing with his family whenever he had the chance....
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...
Robert E. Harrison
Mar 12, 2026
Robert Earl Harrison was born February 26, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana, to the parentage of Theodore Harrison, Sr. and Wessie M.Harrison.
Robert received his formal education in Independence, LA and moved to McKinney, Texas in 1968. He attended McKinney High School.
Robert was a kindhearted, loving and generous soul who faced life with strength and perseverance. He loved his family deeply and...
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