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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Cecil Albert Harris Jr.

Cecil Albert Harris Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

-HIs Life -

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" Ecclesiastes 3:1 On Tuesday, October 5, 1948 in Brenham, Texas Esther and Cecil Albert Harris Sr. welcomed Cecil Jr. as the second child of what would become The Harris 7. "When I was a child, I spake as...

Loistine Barringer

Loistine Barringer

Jul 11, 2023

On December 3, 1932, Lois was born to the union of the late Sudie and Phineas Brantley in West Helena, Arkansas. She was the youngest of their four children which were Charles (Marjorie), Napolean, AKA Benny (Carrie) and Lena Pearl all of whom proceeded her in death. When Lois was five, Phineas passed away and later the family relocated...

Dante Morales

Dante Morales

Jul 10, 2023

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Kimberly Morales

Kimberly Morales

Jul 10, 2023

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Oscar Smith

Oscar Smith

Jul 6, 2023

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF Oscar Smith was born in McKinney Texas on August 29, 1949, to the parentage of S.W. Smith and Sylvia Brown-Smith. During his formative years, he attended Powerhouse C.O.G.I.C. affectionally known as Powerhouse Number 1, in Frisco with his grandmother, Mother Loraine Brown, who helped raised young Oscar, and had a very positive influence...

Gennie Bell Baker

Gennie Bell Baker

Jul 4, 2023

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Rev, Willie Davis Jr.

Rev, Willie Davis Jr.

Jul 2, 2023

On July 2, 2023, Pastor Willie Davis Jr. bid farewell to his loan house on earth and returned home to be with the Lord. Willie Davis, Jr. was born March 19, 1932 to Willie Davis Sr. and Rochella Welcher in Jackson, Mississippi. He was one of nine sisters and brothers. All of Willie's brothers preceded him in death. He...

Celius Inmon Thomas

Celius Inmon Thomas

Jul 1, 2023

The Lord sent another one of his angels to keep us entertained and did he entertain! His devotion to his mother never wavered and went without saying. His attention was not lost on her. He was lost without her. He graduated from A.E. Holland School aka Holland House and at an early age he became a dad to a...

Albert James Dixon

Albert James Dixon

Jun 30, 2023

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF Mr. Albert James Dixon (AJ) was born October 6, 1927, in Big Rock, Texas to the union of the late Herman Dixon and Viola Bowman. He was one of eight children born to this union. He received his formal education in the Big Rock, Texas School System. AJ married Ms. Myrtle Dee Brown...

Jacquelen Crane

Jacquelen Crane

Jun 30, 2023

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF Jacquelen Crane

Jacquelen Crane was born to the union of Selina Mae and Bobbie Joe Crane on March 5th, 1963, in McKinney, Texas. Jacquelen accepted Christ early in life and grew up in Moore Chapel Church of God In Christ. Jacquelen received her formal education from Lake Highland High School in...

Bessie Faye Turner

Bessie Faye Turner

Jun 29, 2023

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF Bessie Faye Turner Mrs. Bessie Faye Turner was born on October 22, 1939 in Daingerfield, Texas. She received her formal education in Rowlett/Garland, Texas and graduated from George W. Carver High School, Garland, Texas. Bessie and Mr. Joy Turner were united in Holy Matrimony in November 1958 in Rockwall, Texas and to this...

Lester Carl Stoker

Lester Carl Stoker

Jun 28, 2023

Lester Carl Stoker was born on December 23, 1958 to the parentage of L.C. Stoker and Vivian Stoker in Hallsville, Texas. He grew up in the Tarrant "County Line" community of Grand Prairie, Texas. Lester accepted Christ at an early age at the St. John Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a graduate of the Sam Houston...

Homer Billy Crain

Homer Billy Crain

Jun 27, 2023

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF On Tuesday June 27th, 2023

Homer Billy Crain heard the trumpets sound and his name being called.  He followed the path God laid for him and took his hand and crossed over to eternal rest and peace at the age of 79 years old. "Billy" was born on November 10, 1943...

Linda Michelle Davis

Linda Michelle Davis

Jun 26, 2023

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Robert Monteiro Sr

Robert Monteiro Sr

Jun 26, 2023

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Charissa Nicole Merritt-Sample

Charissa Nicole Merritt-Sample

Jun 20, 2023

C harissa Merritt was born August 1, 1985 to Elisha Merritt and Willie Perry. Charissa, known to most as Nikki, was raised by her grandmother in Grand Prairie, Texas. Nikki blessed the world with three beautiful children Aniyah White, Darren Sample Jr. and Daycia Sample. Nikki spent her life sharing her smile with everyone she encountered. Every interaction with...

Erick Lee Cunningham

Erick Lee Cunningham

Jun 19, 2023

Erick Lee Cunningham was born on December 3rd, 1968 to Garvis Lee Cunningham Sr. and Ethel (Shepard) Cunningham in Dallas, Texas at Dallas Methodist Hospital.

He grew up in the Dalworth Community of Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a graduate of the Arlington - Sam Houston High School Class 1987. Erick enjoyed playing sports as a child,...

Ryan Bush

Ryan Bush

Jun 14, 2023

Ryan Bush passed away on June 14, 2023, after a motorcycle ac- cident in Plano, Texas. Ryan was born to Anjenette Bush on July 3rd, 1987. He graduated from Plano East High School in 2005. Ryan was dubbed "Big Red" by his family due to his size; 6' 3" tall and 260 pounds. His favorite activities were playing video...

Rev Robert T. Rushing

Rev Robert T. Rushing

Jun 12, 2023

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John Ben Brookins Jr.

John Ben Brookins Jr.

Jun 12, 2023

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF John Ben Brookins, Jr. JULY 26, 1957     JUNE 12, 2023 John Ben Brookins, Jr. was born in Longview, Texas on July 26, 1957, to the parents of Betty L. Brookins and John Ben Brookins, Sr. The family moved to Garland, Texas in the early 1960s. John attended George Washington Carver, and later graduated from South...

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