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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Christene Pondexter

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.

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.

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Nathan N. Johnson

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

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

Erma Jean Roberson

Jan 5, 2025

An obituary is not available for Erma Jean Roberson at this time.

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Ronald Lee Davis

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,...

Carol Burns

Carol Burns

Dec 21, 2024

Carol Ann Guthrie Burns was born on July 28, 1950, in Plano, Texas, to Durce Guthrie, Jr. and Vera Mae Guthrie. The second of ten children, she grew up in the Douglass Community and graduated from Plano High School in 1969. Carol spent several decades in Plano, where she raised her two daughters. She worked at Texas Instruments and...

Monica Cheryl Jackson

Monica Cheryl Jackson

Dec 15, 2024

Monica Cheryl Jackson was born April 13, 1965, in Rockwall, TX to the parents of Edwin Mack Jackson and Lola Jean Jackson.

She attended elementary and middle school in the Rockwall and Garland Independent School Districts and was a graduate of South Garland High School's Class of 1984.

She attended the Eastside Church of Christ...

Mearl Dean Jones

Mearl Dean Jones

Dec 15, 2024

Mearl D. Jones was born in Dallas, Texas on the 24th day of July 1960 to Jonathan and Stellar Proctor.

Mearl later moved to Oakland, California in 1968, where she attended Prescott Elementary, Hoover Middle School, and McClymondes High School. Later, she gave life to her first child, Kenneth Jones. She was then blessed with two more...

Beulah Jean Stamps

Beulah Jean Stamps

Dec 11, 2024

Beulah was born on November 30th, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas, to the parentage of Clifton JT and Mary Louise Shannon. Beulah first married Jack Edmond and they were married for 10 years.

Then widowed to Lawrence Stamps.

She received her formal education at Fredrick Douglass School in Plano, TX. Her first full-time job was at...

Juanaquee Lanetra Jones

Juanaquee Lanetra Jones

Dec 10, 2024

Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and sister in the Lord to the sisters and brothers of New Jerusalem C.O.G slipped into the arms of our precious Lord Jesus Christ on 12.10.2024 after a long illness.

Juanaquee became a member of New Jerusalem Church of God at the young age of 16 years and has been...

Fred Herbert Wallace

Fred Herbert Wallace

Dec 9, 2024

An obituary is not available for Fred Hebert Wallace at this time.

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Joe Nathan Clark Sr.

Joe Nathan Clark Sr.

Dec 6, 2024

Mr. Joe Nathan Clark, Sr. was born on May 27, 1937, to Will Clark and Lucile T. Clark. He was called home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2024, at the age of 87.

Joe met and married the late Vernice May Clark, and together they were blessed with five children, Joe Nathan Clark, Jr.,...

Niciea Gloria Brewster

Niciea Gloria Brewster

Dec 1, 2024

Niciea Gloria Brewster was born on December 17, 1942 in Magee, Mississippi. She was the fourth child of Elijah and Anice Brown. She was known by many names, depending on who you were in her lifetime. Some may have known her as Gloria Jean or Sylvia. She graduated high school from McLaurin Vocational School in Magee, Mississippi. She then...

Miriam Coronilla

Miriam Coronilla

Nov 27, 2024

Miriam Coronilla came into the world on March 11th of 1982.

Miriam was raised in Mesquite, Tx. She attended Lawrence Elementary, Vanston Middle School, and North Mesquite High School.

Miriam had a beautiful spirit. She loved all holidays, but she especially loved Christmas. She enjoyed decorating and hunting for the perfect tree. Additionally, Miriam enjoyed...

Mylan Jones

Mylan Jones

Nov 24, 2024

An obituary is not available for Mylan Jones at this time.

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Please continue to keep the family of Mylan Jones in your prayers.

Alexis J. Tyler

Alexis J. Tyler

Nov 23, 2024

An Amazing, Outgoing, Loving, Compassionate and Kind Daughter, Sister, 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 Alexis Johniyah Tyler was born on April 13, 2006 to the proud parents Ruth Cole and John Tyler...

Norma Jean Nance Nelson

Norma Jean Nance Nelson

Nov 22, 2024

Norma Jean Nance-Nelson was born to the late John L. Nance and late VLee Pitts West on January 7, 1951 in Dallas, Texas.

Norma accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at an early age at Evening Chapel AME Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. As a young girl, she attended Dalworth Elementary School in Grand...

Edward Jay Ellis

Edward Jay Ellis

Nov 22, 2024

Edward Ellis affectionately known as "The Head Knocker" was born on October 3, 1942, in Plano, Texas to Mozelle Brooks and Marcus Ellis. He was also raised by his stepfather, Charles Henry Brooks, Sr.

Edward received his education in the Plano Independent School District. From a young age, he was raised in the church and accepted Jesus...

Rebecca Lynn Turner

Rebecca Lynn Turner

Nov 22, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Turner was born August 4, 1958, in Dallas, Texas to parents, Della Mae Turner Durham and Algernon Turner.

We lost a sweet soul on November 22, 2024 to her illness. No matter the day, no matter the hour, if you asked her how are you feeling Becky, her answer was always "I'm fine". Becky never...

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