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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Darren Bernard Simmons

Darren Bernard Simmons

Apr 27, 2020

Darren Simmons was born on May 1, 1962, to June Carolyn and Johnny Simmons in West Memphis AR. He attended Wonder Jr. High School, and graduated from West Memphis High School in West Memphis, AR. He attended McKinney Job Corps in McKinney, Texas, where he met his wife Angelena Bluford. They were married on April 5,...

Patricia Ann Spencer

Patricia Ann Spencer

Apr 27, 2020

Patricia was born in Farmersville, Texas, on May 1, 1959, and gained her heavenly wings on April 27, 2020.

Patricia married Alford Caraway in 1978, and their union was blessed with two beautiful children. Early in her career, she worked as an LVN for 15 years then moved on to...

Rickey Lane Stance, Sr.

Rickey Lane Stance, Sr.

Apr 26, 2020

Rickey Lane Stance was born to Leonard and Geraldine Stance on  January 11, 1971, in Dallas, Texas. He was the youngest of nine children and was surrounded by a large family.

Rickey received his education from elementary to high school within Dallas Independent School District. That is where he became...

Carlos Enrique Contreras Briones

Carlos Enrique Contreras Briones

Apr 26, 2020

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Carlos Contreras Briones . His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to cherish his memories. Please keep the Contreras-Briones family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Chedawn Demetrice Elmore

Chedawn Demetrice Elmore

Apr 26, 2020

On April 11, 1993, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Curtis Elmore, Yvette Ventry Elmore, and Derrick Recasner welcomed a bouncing baby girl with an infectious smile. They named their beautiful baby girl,

Chedawn Demetrice Elmore

She received her formal education in New Orleans, Louisiana, and graduated from Priestly...

Bessie Gaynell Carter

Bessie Gaynell Carter

Apr 20, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mrs. Bessie Carter . Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind...

Clinton Gray, Sr.

Clinton Gray, Sr.

Apr 20, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Clinton Gray, Sr . His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to...

Donny Wayne Hill

Donny Wayne Hill

Apr 13, 2020

Donny Wayne Hill was born on February 23, 1959, in Timpson, Texas to the parents of Leacie "Mae" Hill and Bill Hill. He received his formal education from the Plano Independent School and graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1978. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country from February 1,...

Marvin Dee Woods

Marvin Dee Woods

Apr 11, 2020

Mr. Marvin D. Woods was born on August 5, 1944, in Longview, Texas, to the parents of Agustus Woods, Sr. and Delma Devine Jackson. He received his formal education from the Longview Public System and graduated from Mary C. Womack High School in 1963.

Marvin accepted Christ at an early...

Gary Don Elliott

Gary Don Elliott

Apr 9, 2020

The celebration and legacy of the life of Gary Don Elliott began on September 8, 1957.  New life was brought forth to the late Freddie Mae Elliott-Hill and Joe Davis.  Gary attended Grade school and High School in Tyler, Texas.  Shortly after graduating, he enlisted into the Army where he served his Country.  He was later...

Robert Lee Thomas

Robert Lee Thomas

Apr 6, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Robert Thomas . His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind...

Darrell Wayne Fountain

Darrell Wayne Fountain

Apr 5, 2020

Darrell Wayne Fountain was born June 10, 1966, in Lubbock, Texas to the parents of George Henry Wilbon and Gennell Fountain.

He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1984. Immediately after high school, he left for boot camp at Camp...

Roger Lam

Roger Lam

Apr 4, 2020

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Roger Lam. His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to cherish his memories. Please keep the Lam family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Leovigildo Hernandez Gutierrez

Leovigildo Hernandez Gutierrez

Apr 2, 2020

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Leovigildo Hernandez Gutierrez . His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to cherish his memories. Please keep the Gutierrez family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Radiah Renita Bassett

Radiah Renita Bassett

Apr 1, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Ms. Radiah Bassett . Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind...

Novella Roberts

Novella Roberts

Apr 1, 2020

Ms. Novella Roberts was born March 9, 1921, in Mount Enterprise, Texas to the parentage of Roland and Rosie Roberts.  She was a faithful member of the Body of Christ Missionary Baptist Church and later served as a loyal member and Mother of the Church at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas. She will always be...

Ronald Steward

Ronald Steward

Mar 23, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Mr. Ronald Steward . His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind...

Ella Ruth Jackson-Mcdade

Ella Ruth Jackson-Mcdade

Mar 23, 2020

Ella Ruth Jackson-McDade was born on November 22, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to the parents of Roberta and Bonner Jackson.  She attended and graduated from Pierce High School in Dallas, Texas.  She resided in California for 38 years, where she was a faithful servant of God and active disciple at Rock of Faith Missionary Baptist Church...

Maggie Bett Whitley

Maggie Bett Whitley

Mar 18, 2020

"Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away..."

With sorrowful hearts, we are saddened to announce the departure of Ms. Maggie Whitley . Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind...

Elder Carl Michael Bonds

Elder Carl Michael Bonds

Mar 17, 2020

Age 67, transitioned to his Heavenly resting place, 3/17/20. He is survived by his loving family, wife Linda Bonds, daughters, Quinn Bonds, Ashley Bonds, Shannon Bonds, and Mother Dorothy J B Stroupes, Sister Faye Burton (Maurice), brothers, LaRue Bonds (Leslie), Roderick Bonds, Alfred Bonds (Chanthinia); His grandchildren, Michaela Brock, Lauryn Marshall, Quinton Hawkins, Logan Marshall, Lyndon...

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