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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Theresia Smith

Theresia Smith

Feb 13, 2026

Theresia Smith was born July 14, 1947, in Navasota, Texas to Kassie Bell Jenkins and James Willie Washington. She accepted Christ at a young age.

She went to school at George Washington Carver High School in Navasota, Texas where she played basketball as a teenager. Theresia married Charlie Smith and from that union four children were conceived:...

Linda K. Johnson

Linda K. Johnson

Feb 13, 2026

Linda Kay Johnson was born on November 7, 1958, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of William Earl Goodson and Alice Marie Douglas.

She attended the Garland Independent School District, and worked at Micropac Industries in Garland, Texas. Linda was joined in Holy Matrimony to Anderson Johnson in 1996.

Linda was preceded in death by...

Jennifer L. Burris

Jennifer L. Burris

Feb 11, 2026

Jennifer Burris, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, caregiver, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. She leaves behind a powerful legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family and community.

Jennifer was the heart of her family and a pillar in her community. For more than three decades, she dedicated her life to...

Calvin L Roland

Calvin L Roland

Feb 10, 2026

Calvin Leon Roland was born August 9, 1978, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Patricia Ann Miller and Leon Roland. He was a loving son, devoted brother, treasured nephew and faithful friend whose life was defined by service, generosity, faith in God and the goodness of people.

Calvin discovered his passion for preaching at an early...

Cheryl Steele

Cheryl Steele

Feb 8, 2026

Cheryl Annette Steele was born to the late Mary Lou Burton and the late James Edward Steele on August 08, 1962, in Waldo, Arkansas. Cheryl departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 08, 2026.

Cheryl accepted Christ in her life at an early age at Unity Baptist Church in Lewisville, Arkansas. She rededicated her life to Christ...

Mary Ann Davis

Mary Ann Davis

Feb 7, 2026

Mary's Ann Davis went home to be with the Lord, February 7, 2026. She was born May 19, 1947, to Chester and Maria Green in Marks, Mississippi.

Mary had eight (8) siblings: Four Sisters Irene Green (deceased) Lula Handy (Mesquite, TX) Martha Wiley (Batesville, MS) Carolyn King, youngest (Plano, TX)

Four Brothers Chester Green (deceased)...

Kenneth Goree

Kenneth Goree

Feb 6, 2026

Kenneth "Kenny Boy" Goree was the third child born to Willie Lee Goree and Gloria Dawn Whitmore Goree—the third of the original "bunch," as we sometimes think of it now. Six years later Phyllis came along, and seventeen years after Kenneth's birth, Chris arrived. With that spread of years, Kenneth jokingly claimed the title of "middle child," and he...

Scoey Brackins

Scoey Brackins

Feb 2, 2026

Please keep the family of Scoey Brackins in your prayers at this time.

Barnett D. Jones

Barnett D. Jones

Feb 2, 2026

Mr. Barnett Donese Jones was born January 2, 1955, to the parentage of Mr. Thomas J. Stimpson and Ms. Betty Lou Jones.

As a child, he attended Plano Public Schools, graduating in 1974. He worked as a warehouseman and factory worker.

The Lord called him home on February 2, 2026. Donese was preceded in death...

Germaine M. Miller

Germaine M. Miller

Jan 30, 2026

Please keep the family of Germaine Miller in your prayers at this time.

Terry D. Smith

Terry D. Smith

Jan 30, 2026

Please keep the family of Terry D. Smith in your prayers at this time.

Yvonne Marie Nelson

Yvonne Marie Nelson

Jan 30, 2026

Yvonne Marie Nelson was born on October 6, 2025, at 12:32 p.m. at Texas Health Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19 inches long. Though Yvonne's time with us on earth was brief, she brought immeasurable peace and love to everyone who knew her.

She found comfort...

Andrew L. Howell Sr.

Andrew L. Howell Sr.

Jan 28, 2026

Please keep the family of Andrew Howell Sr. in your prayers at this time.

Charlie Hickey Jr.

Charlie Hickey Jr.

Jan 27, 2026

Please keep the family of Charlie Hickey Jr. in your prayers at this time.

Terrance B. Vaughn

Terrance B. Vaughn

Jan 27, 2026

Please keep the family of Terrance B. Vaughn in your prayers at this time.

Darrell W William

Darrell W William

Jan 24, 2026

Please keep the family of Darrell William in your prayers at this time.

Calvin Rose

Calvin Rose

Jan 24, 2026

Calvin Rose, Jr. was born January 6, 1975, to the parents of Calvin Rose, Sr. and Linda West in Plano, Texas.

Calvin Rose, Jr. aka "Bear" was a fun, loving father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. He will be remembered as a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and loved his family...

Shann L. Stahl

Shann L. Stahl

Jan 23, 2026

Please keep the family of Shann Stahl in your prayers at this time.

Tresa F. Mitchell

Tresa F. Mitchell

Jan 22, 2026

Tresa Ferae Cunningham-Mitchell was born on February 3, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, to Mr. Luther Ray Cunningham and Ruby Faye Cunningham.

Tresa was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, where she attended and graduated from South Grand Prairie High School. After graduation, she continued her education at Bradford Business Trade School.

While living in Grand Prairie,...

Quincie M Hunter

Quincie M Hunter

Jan 21, 2026

Quincie Mae Brown was born on February 5, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie F. Brown of Kendleton, Texas. At an early age, she gave her life to the Lord, Jesus Christ, and became a devoted member of the Church of God. She attended Powell Point High School and later graduated from Herbert High School in Beaumont, Texas.

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