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Will Earl Pete

Will Earl Pete

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Will Earl Pete was born on November 7, 1958, in Marshall, Texas, to the parents of Earl Odell Pete and Mildred Donnell Pete.

He confessed Christ as his personal Savior early in life. He joined New Bethel Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas.

Will graduated in 1976 from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas, and...

Loretta Ann Cleaver

Loretta Ann Cleaver

Sep 18, 2025

Loretta Ann Cleaver was born to the parentage of Lemmye C. Sewell and Norma Cleaver on November 21, 1970, in Rockwall, Texas.

Loretta received her formal education in the Rockwall Independent School District in Rockwall, TX. She graduated from Garland High School in 1989.

Loretta accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age...

Otis Thomas Smith

Otis Thomas Smith

Sep 11, 2025

Otis Thomas Smith was the fourth child of Harry Sr. and Alice Smith born on February 10,1937 in Centerville, TX. He was affectionately known as "O.T." by many.

O.T. received his formal education in Grand Prairie, TX. He was a graduate of Dalworth High School Class of 1957. He married his high school sweetheart, Alvie Sirles and...

Elaine Joseph

Elaine Joseph

Sep 6, 2025

Elaine 'Lanie' Joseph peacefully entered eternal rest on September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy. Elaine was born November 7, 1953, to the union of Adam Joseph, Sr. and Susie Cassimere Joseph.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev....

Wiley L Matchett

Wiley L Matchett

Sep 5, 2025

Wiley Lemar Matchett was born May 25,1949 to Norah S. Matchett and Pennie E. Matchett. He was the second of eight children.

Wiley received his basic education from Midway School District. After finishing school, Wiley became a man of many trades. During his adult career, he worked for LTV as a Sheet Metal Engineer for 25 years....

Marguerite D. Banks

Marguerite D. Banks

Sep 3, 2025

Marguerite Delores Banks was born September 20, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to the parentage of David and Marguerite Hamilton.

She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where she met and married William B. Banks. Together they were blessed with 4 children. They eventually moved to California. There she worked as a bank merchant. She later moved to Texas...

Jimmy Griffith

Jimmy Griffith

Sep 2, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Jimmy Griffith.

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Steve High Sr.

Steve High Sr.

Sep 2, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Steve High Sr.

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Kaye Sharon Smith

Kaye Sharon Smith

Aug 15, 2025

On June 22, 1959, Lucye Mae William Smith and Leonard Smith introduced the world to a beautiful loving angel named Kaye Sharon Smith, born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Kaye attended North Grand Prairie High School.

Kaye Smith, affectionately known as KayKay, was a very headstrong and independent...

Brenda Louise Jones

Brenda Louise Jones

Aug 14, 2025

Brenda Louise Jones was born April 2, 1965, to the late Bevelyn Jones. In Brenda's early years, she lived in her grandparents' house with her mother, her sisters, aunts, and uncles. She was raised by her mother and the only father she knew, Phil Jones, who she loved dearly.

Brenda received her education through the Chicago Public...

Tanya Louetta Reed

Tanya Louetta Reed

Aug 13, 2025

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Brenda Ann Elliott

Brenda Ann Elliott

Aug 12, 2025

On Tuesday August 12,2025, our Lord Almighty summoned a few good men to meet him at the Heavenly gates. He told them that He was ready to fulfill His promise to Brenda and wipe all tears from her eyes. He was going to end her suffering and bring her to another place where "there shall be no more death,...

Mitchell Lynn Williams

Mitchell Lynn Williams

Aug 12, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Mitchell Williams.

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Robert Lewis Brown

Robert Lewis Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Lewis Brown was born in Ravenna, Texas to Tommie Owens and Theodore R Brown.

He grew up in Bonham and attended Booker T. Washington School. He joined the United States Army in April of 1953 as military police and fought in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in April of 1955.

After serving...

Bernard Larue Anderson

Bernard Larue Anderson

Aug 11, 2025

Bernard Larue Anderson, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, leaving a void that can never be filled.

Bernard was born on January 18, 1954, in Houston, Texas, the second son born to Helen Anderson. He spent most of his childhood in Longview, TX. He received his formal education in...

Darrian Keith Denson

Darrian Keith Denson

Aug 8, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Darrian Denson.

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Calvin W. Hendrix

Calvin W. Hendrix

Aug 5, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Calvin W. Hendrix.

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Janest Wells

Janest Wells

Aug 4, 2025

Janest Mayfield Wells was born July 30, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana to James H. Mayfield, Sr. and Ivie Johnson Mayfield. She transitioned from this life on August 4, 2025, at Medical City Plano in Plano, Texas.

Janest was baptized at an early age in Oklahoma, and was a faithful member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church in Garland,...

Mary Logan

Mary Logan

Aug 4, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Mary Logan.

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Stephen Eugene Washington Jr.

Stephen Eugene Washington Jr.

Jul 30, 2025

On December 19, 1975, Stephen Eugene Washington, Jr. was born in Midland, Texas to Cheryl L. Randolph and Stephen E. Washington, Sr. The family moved to Dallas, TX where Stephen spent his early childhood. He received his education through the Dallas Independent School District and was a graduate of Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, TX. He went...

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