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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Virginia Lee Thomas

Virginia Lee Thomas

Feb 13, 2020

V irginia Lee Thomas was born on October 5, 1948, to the late Richard and Virgie Justice in McKinney, Texas.

Virginia accepted Christ at an early age under her grandfather, the late Rev. Neal Collins. She grew up in Murphy, Texas and attended school in the Plano Independent School District....

Christine Chatman

Christine Chatman

Feb 11, 2020

Christine Chatman was born on October 29, 1941, to the late Veola Smith and Roosevelt Chatman in Hempstead, Texas. In 1958, she relocated to Grand Prairie, Texas where she later became a graduate of Dalworth High in 1961.

Christine accepted the Lord as her Saviour at an early age and...

Kareen Jerome Wallace

Kareen Jerome Wallace

Feb 11, 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. Kareen Wallace. His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to cherish his  memories. Please keep the...

Lewis Louie Jeffery Harge

Lewis Louie Jeffery Harge

Feb 9, 2020

Lewis Louie Jeffery Harge was born on May 6, 1959, to James Harge and Louise Campbell who preceded him death. He was a 1977 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He later attended Eastfield Junior College from 1977 to 1979.

Lewis worked at J.C. Penny and Mobil Oil for a...

Freddie Emmanuel Williams

Freddie Emmanuel Williams

Feb 8, 2020

Freddie Emanuel Williams was born December 20, 1938, to Gladys Lopez Williams and Alex Williams in Louisiana.

Early on Freddie worked at Culoan Wess an ice-cream company for about 20 years. He loved working there. He retired at Peterson Maritime after 30 years of service. No matter where he was...

Leeray Quartrell Pennington

Leeray Quartrell Pennington

Feb 8, 2020

Mr. Leeray Quartrell Pennington was born June 21, 1986, to Fledia Pennington-Hannon and Leejay Pennington, Jr. in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 2004.

Leeray accepted Christ at Springfield Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. under the leadership of Pastor Mahoney.

Leeray...

Clarence Jerome Mcclenton

Clarence Jerome Mcclenton

Feb 6, 2020

Clarence Jereome McClenton, Jr. (Sonny or CJ) as we affectionately called him was born on September 6, 1959, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Clarence and Bessie McClenton, Sr. He was a Trombone player in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Band and the Skyline High School Band. He was awarded many trophies in public speaking. He...

Frances Lee Winkfield

Frances Lee Winkfield

Feb 4, 2020

Frances Lee Winkfield was born April 4, 1945 in Bryan Texas, to the parentage of Mr. Travis Walker and Mrs. Zelma Payne-Walker.

At an early age, she moved to Grand Prairie, TX where she graduated from Dalworth High School, class of 1963, where she was a cheerleader and track athlete,...

Deacon Eugene Bennett

Deacon Eugene Bennett

Feb 2, 2020

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy". - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Eugene Bennett was born February 6, 1949, in Manning, South Carolina to the parents of...

A'Layah Skye Hightower

A'Layah Skye Hightower

Feb 1, 2020

On January 9th, 2020 A'Layah Skye Hightower was born at 10:22 pm at Mansfield Methodist Hospital. She came into this world only weighing 1lb 7.9 oz with a head full of beautiful hair. She had the biggest feet and the longest fingers ever. That's when we knew she was definitely a Hightower!!  A'Layah was a feisty...

John Ester Tennell

John Ester Tennell

Jan 31, 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. John Ester Tennell. Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind to cherish...

Ralph Hayes

Ralph Hayes

Jan 31, 2020

On January 31, 2020, Our Heavenly Father called His beloved son, Ralph Hayes home to be with Him in Glory.

Ralph was born December 18, 1951, to the late Joseph T. Hayes and the late Ruth Ella Patterson

Ralph was employed with the electricity...

Brenda Gail Smith

Brenda Gail Smith

Jan 31, 2020

Brenda Gail Smith (66) an "Empress" to her family of McKinney, TX passed away on January 31, 2020.  Brenda Gail Smith was born to the parents of the late L.B. Smith and Ola Earl Smith.

Brenda Gail Smith resided in McKinney where she lived in a city that she loved....

Doretta Fay Nelson

Doretta Fay Nelson

Jan 28, 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. Doretta Nelson. Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind to cherish her...

Darius Jerrell Tarver

Darius Jerrell Tarver

Jan 21, 2020

Darius Jerrell Tarver, affectionately called "DJ", was born September 13, 1996, to Kevin Tarver Sr. and Froncella Reece, formerly Tarver in Dallas, TX.

Darius matriculated through the McKinney Independent School District where he excelled in academics.   He participated in Kingdom Building Basketball under Angela Weathers and Allen Polk and Raider...

Randy Carl Mosley

Randy Carl Mosley

Jan 11, 2020

On July 2, 1950, a baby boy was born to Lee and Mattie Mosley, he was a joy not only to their home but their lives.  He along with his siblings was reared in a loving and nurturing home where laughter and love of God were instilled in each of them.

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Curtis Miller

Curtis Miller

Jan 11, 2020

Curtis Miller was born on January 17, 1950, in Chillicothe, Texas to the parents of Curtis and Dorothy Miller.

After graduating high school, Curtis enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 3 years. After his tenure in the Army, he worked for Lone Star for 15...

Teresa Gamez Orellana

Teresa Gamez Orellana

Jan 9, 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. Teresa Gamez Orellana. Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind to cherish her memories....

David Roy Carr

David Roy Carr

Jan 9, 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. David Carr. His life and legacy will be celebrated by those he left behind to cherish his...

Lou Ann Blackshire

Lou Ann Blackshire

Jan 7, 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. Lou Ann Blackshire. Her life and legacy will be celebrated by those she left behind to cherish...

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