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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Gartrell Wofford
Jan 23, 2025
Gartrell Cornelius Wofford was born on August 11, 1947 in Corsicana, TX. His father, Verdell Wofford was a businessman and resident of Henderson, TX. His mother, Lucy Wade Franklin was a native of East Texas, but lived several years in Dallas, TX.
From a young age, he was raised in the church and accepted Jesus Christ as...
Clifford Mcghee
Jan 23, 2025
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Derick Redmon
Jan 23, 2025
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Katie Lee Rowland
Jan 18, 2025
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Bonnie Jean Luster
Jan 18, 2025
Bonnie Jean Luster passed away on January 18, 2025 in Quinlan, Texas. She was born in Rockwall County to the parentage of Norman Luster, Sr. and Mildred Collins Smith.
Bonnie attended Garland High School and became a productive citizen in the Garland community of which she loved. She was employed with the Garland...
Lois Jean Whitlock
Jan 18, 2025
Lois J. Brown Whitlock was born September 9, 1941 in Bearden, Arkansas to Earnest and Ada Brown. She was the youngest of nine (9) children. She accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age.
In 1961, she met and married Ulysses Whitlock and to this union four children were born –...
Jayne Sharon Morrison
Jan 17, 2025
Jayne Sharon Ridley Morrison, born on July 13, 1949, in Blossom, Texas, to the late Willis Ridley, Jr. and Patty Walker Ridley, was a woman of unwavering faith. From a young age, she found solace and joy in serving God, a passion that led her to join Oakhill Baptist Church under the guidance of Reverend Smith. Her...
Farry Hawkins
Jan 17, 2025
Fairy Elizabeth Harris Mitchell Hawkins was born on August 24, 1955, to Lily Pearl Harris and Marvin L. Phillips. Later, she was lovingly adopted by her great aunt Estelle Mitchell and Uncle Loston Mitchell. Growing up in Minden, Louisiana, Fairy was fortunate to be guided and nurtured by two mothers who shaped her into the remarkable woman...
Willie Rattler Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Brother Willie Daniel Rattler, Jr., affectionately known as Dad, Papa, Brother, or just plain old Mr. Rattler earthly landing was on December 13, 1942, to the parentage of the late Willie Rattler, Sr. and Linda Mae Rattler in Vivian, Louisiana.
Willie was baptized at an early age at the New Hope Baptist Church in Vivian, Louisiana. Later,...
Toreita Lashawn Davis
Jan 14, 2025
Toreita LaShawn Davis, affectionately known as "Shawn or Rita", went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with family by her side at Medical City Hospital in Dallas,
Texas. Toreita was born on January 7, 1975, in Dallas, Texas to the parents of Addie Burroughs and Lucky Gray. At...
Jimmy Darrell Harper
Jan 12, 2025
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Bobbie Robinson
Jan 11, 2025
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Eric Paul Eaton
Jan 10, 2025
Eric Paul Eaton, 70 of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025. Born on May 27, 1954, Paul was a beloved Carpenter, Welder, Mechanic and Handy Man. He graduated from Plano
High School in 1972. Paul was a loving, fun, kind and devoted brother, uncle and friend whose passions included fishing, traveling, watching basketball and...
Samuel T Thompson
Jan 8, 2025
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. S
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Christene Pondexter
Jan 8, 2025
With a deep sense of sorrow and loss, our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on January 8th, 2025, at the age of 80.
Christene Pondexter was born on July 7th, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to John L. Howard and Bobbie L. Baker. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant, TX.
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Bishop James Brock Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Bishop James Brock, Jr. passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1941, in Land, Alabama, to Creola Anderson and James Brock, Sr. who both preceded him in death.
...Nathan N. Johnson
Jan 6, 2025
Nathan Nabal Johnson, 58, affectionately known as "Nate", was born on March 11, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Mr. Otis Johnson and Mrs. Geneva Gwen.
After relocating to Garland, Texas, Geneva met and married Fred Combs, Sr. This union allowed for Nate to become the typical "Older Brother" to Fred, Jr., Tim, Frederick and Karen whilst growing...
Donald Maurice Mcknight
Jan 6, 2025
Donald Maurice McKnight Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 06, 2025.
Donald was born on December 06, 1942 in Denison, Texas. He was the son of Revoydia (Hill) and Roy McKnight Sr. Donald graduated from Terrell High School in Denison, Texas and after graduation, he enlisted in the...
Erma Jean Roberson
Jan 5, 2025
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Ronald Lee Davis
Dec 27, 2024
Ronald Lee Davis was born on June 23, 1948, to Deacon, Haynes L. Davis and Deaconess, Rosa L. Davis. He transitioned on December 27, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Both of Ron's parents and nine siblings preceded him in death.
Ron was born into a large Christian family in Banner Holler, West Virginia and later relocated to Columbus,...
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