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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Lisa L. Wright
Nov 6, 2024
A Life Well Lived An Amazing, Loving, Compassionate and Kind Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born Ecclesiastes 3:1 Lisa Lonya Wright was born on was born on July 23,1969 to the...
Biko Taylor
Nov 5, 2024
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Walter Chapman
Nov 2, 2024
Walter "Ducey" Chapman died at home with his family.
He was born to the parentage of Jesse and Pearl Chapman of Waynesboro, Mississippi, on November 20, 1933. His parents preceded him in death, along with two daughters, Bobbie Jean Thomas (Laurel, Mississippi) and Eva Mae Haynes (Dallas, Texas); three brothers, James (Boot) Chapman (South Carolina), Jack Chapman...
Catherine King
Nov 1, 2024
Catherine Kennedy King was born to Theodore and Beatrice Kennedy on January 31, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana where she was raised. She was the third of six children.
At a young age, Catherine attended Russell Road Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. After graduating, she matriculated to Southwestern Christian College...
Willie Mae Alexander
Oct 30, 2024
Willie Mae Alexander was born to the late Perry Dunn and Lula Washington on July 13, 1944, in Dallas, Texas. She attended Lincoln High School in the Dallas Independent School District.
She confessed her life to Christ at an early age at the Evangelist Holy Temple Church in Dallas, TX. She later joined Mitchell Street Church in...
Aretha Brown Brim
Oct 28, 2024
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Lucy Mae Smith
Oct 26, 2024
Lucye Mae Williams Smith "Granny" took her eternal rest on October 26, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Lucye Williams Smith was the only child born to the late Rue Lee Adams and Eddie Williams. Lucye was raised in Dallas, Texas.
Lucye received her education in Catholic School, Dallas, Texas.
Lucye Smith married...
George Elliott Merritt
Oct 24, 2024
Mr. George Elliott Merritt was born on January 18, 1937, in Crockett, Texas to Mr. James Elliott Merritt and Ms. Jessie Mae Elaim. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church of Crockett, Texas under the pastoral leadership of the late Rev. Dowell.
George received his education in...
Berniece Paul
Oct 21, 2024
Berniece Paul was born to Albert Paul, Sr. and Victoria H. Paul on August 9, 1940 in Boyce, Louisiana.
She departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Berniece was united in Christ at an early age. After moving to Montgomery, Louisiana, Berniece joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Berniece leaves the following to...
Johnny Erskin Chapman
Oct 19, 2024
Johnny Chapman, Jr. was born to the parents of Cora and Johnny Chapman, Sr. on February 6, 1949. He was raised in the Dalworth neighborhood of Grand Prairie, Texas where he eventually returned to become a pillar in the community.
John loved music and was often seen with his saxophone or picking up another instrument to teach...
Shana L Taylor-Ross
Oct 18, 2024
Shana La'Trece Taylor-Ross was born March 21, 1972 in Dallas, TX to the late Melvin Lewis and Belinda Taylor-Lewis.
Shana graduated from Richardson High School in 1990 where she enjoyed running track. This was a sport she loved. After high school she attended Richland College for one year, but later went on to become a store manager...
Rowena Green
Oct 17, 2024
We bid farewell to Rowena Randall Green, an amazing and selfless mother, an affectionate and supportive grandmother, a loving and loyal friend who departed from this world on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Rowena Randall was born January 18, 1934 to the parentage of Dock and Genevie Randall. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School....
Coy Clint Tarver
Oct 17, 2024
A Time for Sunset Coy Tarver "Buddy" entered into his eternal resting place on October 17th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Mae Tarver; his sons, Mitchell Carl Tarver and Wilfred Tarver; daughter, Sharon Tarver; grandsons, Devenchae Tarver, Wilfred Tarver, Jr., Darius Tarver, Quindon Tarver; his mother, Olivia Tarver; father, Carl Tarver...
Lamonica Connelle Williams
Oct 17, 2024
Jesus said, "Come to me all you that are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
LaMonica Connell Baker was born on January 28, 1970, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Cornelius Baker and Shirley O'Neal...
Mary Ann Davis
Oct 16, 2024
An amazing, loving woman born September 7th, 1956, in Dallas, TX. She shared 68 unforgettable years with us here on earth until October 16th, 2024, when her illness overcame her body and she peacefully entered the eternal heavenly gates to reunite with her mother and father, Ruby and Noah Tennon, Sr.; her bonus son, Mike King and her one...
Michael Dewayne James
Oct 15, 2024
An obituary is not available for Michael D. James at this time.
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Missy Ann Thompson
Oct 14, 2024
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Bobby Lee Sims
Oct 14, 2024
An obituary is not available for Dr. Bobby Lee Sims at this time.
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Lashonda Denice Smith Brokenberry
Oct 13, 2024
LaShonda Denice Smith Brokenberry was born January 22, 1995 to the parentage of Cheirl Smith and Ronald Brokenberry.
LaShonda attended Dallas Independent School where she graduated from Skyline High School Class of 2014. After graduating, LaShonda attended Eastfield College where she obtained an Associate of Arts Degree in the field of study in Criminal Justice in 2019....
Betty Jean Haynes
Oct 11, 2024
Betty Jean Morgan Haynes was born on August 23, 1935, in Howland, Texas. She was a beautiful baby girl born to the parentage of Emerson and Myra Franklin Morgan who preceded her in death. Betty had six sisters and three brothers whom also proceeded in her death.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her...
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