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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Michael Curtis Smith
Jul 23, 2025
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Donald Ray Wilson
Jul 22, 2025
Donald Ray Wilson was born on October 3rd, 1947, to Pearlie and Mary Wilson in Paris, Texas. Donald spent the majority of his childhood in Dallas, TX.
Donald completed his early education within the Dallas Independent School District and graduated from Lincoln High School. Donald attended Southern Methodist University prior to being drafted into the United States...
Wilbert Johnson
Jul 17, 2025
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Betty Jean Hogg
Jul 16, 2025
Betty Jean Hogg was born on August 10th 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas to Marvin Johnson and Robbie Lee Pointer -Johnson. She was the oldest of (6) siblings, Dennis (Deceased), Pat (Deceased), Donald Ray (Deceased), and twins Michael & Michelle. They grew up in Arlington, Texas in the Historical Neighborhood known as "The Hill." Reared and raised in a...
Peggie Jean Ward
Jul 15, 2025
Peggie Jean Ward was born November 16,1948, to Bernice Ward and Cranza Ward in Waelder, Texas.
Peggie spent her early childhood in Waelder, TX. She attended grade school in Waelder and later went on to become a proud graduate of Carver High School in Garland, TX. After graduation, she entered the workforce. She was employed at Texas...
Jo Ann Johnson
Jul 11, 2025
Jo Ann Merrick-Johnson was born on May 13,1960 to Reola Merrick in Galveston, Texas.
Jo Ann was a proud graduate of Ball High School and Bryant & Stratton College. She joined the Army, and later married and to this union two beautiful daughters were born, LaTonya and Dellicia Johnson.
After leaving the military, she moved...
Essence Nacole Cheatham
Jul 9, 2025
Essence Nacole Cheatham was born February 1, 2023, at the Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas to the parentage of Quinton Nealey, Jr. and Alexandra Cheatham. From the moment Essence entered the world, she transformed and changed the lives of so many, near and far. With such a bubbly spirit, there wasn't a day she didn't fill our...
Lena Ruth Brisco
Jul 7, 2025
Lena Ruth Brisco "Ruth" was born in Marshall, Texas to the proud parentage of Joseph Patrick and Gladys White. She spent her early childhood in Marshall, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Dalworth Park Church of Christ.
Ruth was united in holy matrimony to her soulmate, Bobby Brisco, on July 27, 1967,...
Gene Price
Jul 7, 2025
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Debra Allene Rosser
Jul 7, 2025
Debra Alleene Rosser was born on August 31, 1955, to Walter and Annie Lee Reed of Vicksburg.
Debra was a loving, selfless daughter, mother and grandmother who enjoyed playing solitaire, watching HGTV, moving furniture around the house to get a new look and fashion especially shoes.
She is now reunited with her parents, Walter Lee...
Willie Lee Ellis
Jul 7, 2025
Willie Lee Ellis was born to the parentage of L.J. Ellis and Dorothy Lee El-lis on May 12,1949 in Riverside, CA. He was the third of eleven children and was surrounded by a large family.
Will received his education from elementary to high school from Plano and Dallas Independent School Districts. Later graduating from, James Madison High...
Elizabeth Traylor
Jul 6, 2025
Elizabeth Traylor departed from this earth on July 6, 2025, sur-rounded by her family and loved ones. Elizabeth was born on March 6, 1953, to the parentage of Maxine Traylor and Willie Traylor.
Elizabeth grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended school in the Dallas Independent School District.
Elizabeth worked in Housekeeping for approximately 15...
Charklin A. Ferrell
Jul 5, 2025
Charklin Adolphus Ferrell "Sodawater" as he was so lovingly referred to by most, was born on September 24, 1963, to his beloved parents, Andrew Ferrell, Jr. and Linda Ferrell.
Charklin grew up in North Dallas and graduated from North Dallas High School. He furthered his education at Cedar Hill College studying Automotives and later at Eastfield College...
Christopher James Little
Jul 1, 2025
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Michael Crowder
Jul 1, 2025
An obituary is not available for at this time for Michael Crowder.
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Pearlleatha West
Jun 28, 2025
Pearlleatha West was born on September 22, 1942, to the parents of Lizzie Bee Jones and James Threat in Memphis, Tennessee.
Pearlleatha spent her childhood in Memphis, TN. She accepted Christ at an early age at Lake Grove Baptist Church in Memphis; then joined New Salem Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Frank Ray, Sr. also...
Veralene Arps
Jun 23, 2025
Veralene Arps was born on July 4th, 1943, in Frisco, Texas to the parents of Abraham & Verlene Pearson. She passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 in McKinney, Texas.
Veralene attended school in Allen, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age in life at the House of God Church in Garland, TX, under the...
Joyce Marie Herndon
Jun 23, 2025
An obituary is not available for at this time for Joyce Marie Herndon.
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Loraine Hartfield
Jun 22, 2025
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:2
With a deep sense of sorrow and loss, our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister on June...
Tonya Michelle Wilson
Jun 20, 2025
On Friday, June 20, 2025, our daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to so many, Tonya Michelle Powell-Wilson received her wings, and is now with our Heavenly Father. Rest in total peace.
Tonya was born January 21, 1974 in Taylor, Texas to Gentry Powell, Jr. and Rosie Johnson Powell. Tonya and her family resided in Bartlett, Texas...
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