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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Robert Charles Williams Jr.

Robert Charles Williams Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

An obituary is not available for Robert Charles Williams Jr. at this time.

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Margie Ann Barrett

Margie Ann Barrett

Jan 11, 2024

"If you knew Me, you knew Me"

Walter Dunagin Jr.

Walter Dunagin Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Walter Dunagin Jr. affectionately known as "PWee" was born July 9, 1946 to Walter Dunagin Sr. and Mable Alexander Dunagin in Minter City, Mississippi.

He attended Ester Toombs High School in Louisiana. He moved to Garland in 1965 and began working for Chamber Bros.

Walter met and married Oqullia Yates in 1966 and to this...

Robert Dewayne Maloy

Robert Dewayne Maloy

Jan 9, 2024

Robert Dewayne Maloy was born on November 7, 1958 to the parentage of Robert B. Maloy and Dorothy N. Thomas in Dallas, Texas.

Robert grew up in Dallas, Texas and received his formal education in the Dallas Independent School District. He attended Wilmer Hutchins High School. He served several years in the United States Armed Forces.

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L.Z. Mcgencey

L.Z. Mcgencey

Jan 6, 2024

L.Z. McGencey was born on November 24th, 1941 to the parentage of the late Mack McGencey and Maybell McGencey in Henderson, Texas.

He grew up in Garland, Texas and received his education at George Washington Carver in the Garland Independent School District. He accepted Christ at an early and joined Eastside Baptist Church in Garland, Texas under...

Alice B. Young Jeter

Alice B. Young Jeter

Jan 2, 2024

Alice B. Young Jeter was born August 8, 1940 to the parentage of Laura Mae Washington and Oliver Lee Young in Big Sandy, Texas. Alice was one of three siblings, oldest being her sister Dorthey Whaley and youngest, brother Oliver "Sonny" Young Jr.

Alice had a passion for fashion, home decor and hair styling. She often made...

Brenda Jewel Armstrong

Brenda Jewel Armstrong

Dec 31, 2023

Brenda Jewel Armstrong was born March 16th, 1963 to the parentage of Cleveland and Earnestine Armstrong.

She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Elem Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas. At the age of five in 1968, Brenda and her family moved to Garland, Texas. She graduated from Garland High School in 1981.

Through...

Bonnie Freeman

Bonnie Freeman

Dec 30, 2023

Bonnie Ruth Lee was born August 15, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to LeVelle Lee, Sr. and Lela Robinson Lee. She grew up in the Dalworth Community of Grand Prairie, Texas. She graduated from Grand Prairie High School in May of 1972.

At a very early age Bonnie accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior. She joined...

La Deirdra Ann Hemingway

La Deirdra Ann Hemingway

Dec 30, 2023

LaDeirdra Ann Hemingway was born to the parentage of Reverend Alvin McCoy Hemingway, Sr. and Yvonne Elizabeth Hemingway on April 15, 1978 in Sacramento, California. She was raised in a military family that resided in several states, the Philippines and England. At a very early age LaDeirdra accepted Christ as her Lord and personal

Savior. She received...

Velma Lee Houston

Velma Lee Houston

Dec 29, 2023

Velma Lee Houston ("Cookie") was born July 18th, 1943 to Arlean Taylor and Riley Edwards in Hollandale, Mississippi. She received and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age in Hollandale, Mississippi.

She was more than happy to be a central figure in the lives of many children, friends, and strangers. Velma deeply cared...

Velma Ruth Coleman

Velma Ruth Coleman

Dec 28, 2023

Velma Ruth Wright was born on May 3, 1938, in Rockwall, Texas to the late Johnnie and Maggie Wright. She attended Rockwall Bourn Avenue Schools from elementary to high school.

Velma was baptized at an early age at Cedar Grove Christian Church. Later, she married Mr. A.W. Robertson and from this union her only son Larry Robertson...

Lisa Crump

Lisa Crump

Dec 26, 2023

An obituary is not available for Lisa Crump at this time.

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John Henry Harris Jr.

John Henry Harris Jr.

Dec 22, 2023

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Diane Simmons

Diane Simmons

Dec 20, 2023

Diane Graves was born on October 15, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Oliver and Juanita Graves. She was the second sibling of six children.

Diane received her formal education in Dallas, Texas. She attended Franklin D. Roosevelt High School.

She accepted Christ at an early age. As she grew older, she united...

Shirley Derrick

Shirley Derrick

Dec 19, 2023

Shirley Jean Derrick was born January 10, 1964 to the late John and Mary Derrick. She attended Garland Schools and worked at NTTA for many years. Shirley was baptized at an early age and she was a member of Greenville Ave. Church of Christ.

Shirley lived in Garland Texas and had one son, Rodney Monroe Derrick. She...

Clara Ann Johnson-Willis

Clara Ann Johnson-Willis

Dec 18, 2023

Clara Ann Johnson was born on March 17, 1963 to Louis Sr. and Vera Johnson. Clara gained her angel wings on December 18, 2023 with her husband and nephew by her side.

Clara accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Emma Zion Baptist Church in Melville, Louisiana. She later joined New Mount Zion...

Ruthie Mae Gaines

Ruthie Mae Gaines

Dec 18, 2023

Ruthie Mae Gaines was born on July 5, 1941 to the parentage of Easter Mullins and Ira Lee Watkins in Ellis County. She was an only child. Her mother died at childbirth, so she was raised by her grandparents, Martha Ruth Mullins and Anthony Mullins, Sr.

Ruthie accepted Christ at an early age and was united and...

Sidney Simmons Patterson

Sidney Simmons Patterson

Dec 13, 2023

Sidney Simmons Patterson was born on June 24, 1957 on Loring Airforce Base in Maine to the parentage of Thomas "Pat" Patterson, Jr. and Clara Patterson.

Sidney moved to Austin, TX at a very early age. He attended all his primary and secondary schooling in Austin, TX. In 1973, as a junior in high school he was...

Michael Wayne Mcneary

Michael Wayne Mcneary

Dec 13, 2023

An obituary is not available for Michael Wayne McNeary at this time.

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Franklin Scott Caldwell

Franklin Scott Caldwell

Dec 11, 2023

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