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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Robert Lewis Brown
Aug 12, 2025
Robert Lewis Brown was born in Ravenna, Texas to Tommie Owens and Theodore R Brown.
He grew up in Bonham and attended Booker T. Washington School. He joined the United States Army in April of 1953 as military police and fought in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in April of 1955.
After serving...
Bernard Larue Anderson
Aug 11, 2025
Bernard Larue Anderson, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, leaving a void that can never be filled.
Bernard was born on January 18, 1954, in Houston, Texas, the second son born to Helen Anderson. He spent most of his childhood in Longview, TX. He received his formal education in...
Darrian Keith Denson
Aug 8, 2025
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Calvin W. Hendrix
Aug 5, 2025
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Janest Wells
Aug 4, 2025
Janest Mayfield Wells was born July 30, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana to James H. Mayfield, Sr. and Ivie Johnson Mayfield. She transitioned from this life on August 4, 2025, at Medical City Plano in Plano, Texas.
Janest was baptized at an early age in Oklahoma, and was a faithful member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church in Garland,...
Mary Logan
Aug 4, 2025
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Stephen Eugene Washington Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
On December 19, 1975, Stephen Eugene Washington, Jr. was born in Midland, Texas to Cheryl L. Randolph and Stephen E. Washington, Sr. The family moved to Dallas, TX where Stephen spent his early childhood. He received his education through the Dallas Independent School District and was a graduate of Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, TX. He went...
Michael Curtis Smith
Jul 23, 2025
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Donald Ray Wilson
Jul 22, 2025
Donald Ray Wilson was born on October 3rd, 1947, to Pearlie and Mary Wilson in Paris, Texas. Donald spent the majority of his childhood in Dallas, TX.
Donald completed his early education within the Dallas Independent School District and graduated from Lincoln High School. Donald attended Southern Methodist University prior to being drafted into the United States...
Wilbert Johnson
Jul 17, 2025
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Betty Jean Hogg
Jul 16, 2025
Betty Jean Hogg was born on August 10th 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas to Marvin Johnson and Robbie Lee Pointer -Johnson. She was the oldest of (6) siblings, Dennis (Deceased), Pat (Deceased), Donald Ray (Deceased), Â and twins Michael & Michelle. They grew up in Arlington, Texas in the Historical Neighborhood known as "The Hill." Reared and raised in a...
Peggie Jean Ward
Jul 15, 2025
Peggie Jean Ward was born November 16,1948, to Bernice Ward and Cranza Ward in Waelder, Texas.
Peggie spent her early childhood in Waelder, TX. She attended grade school in Waelder and later went on to become a proud graduate of Carver High School in Garland, TX. After graduation, she entered the workforce. She was employed at Texas...
Jo Ann Johnson
Jul 11, 2025
Jo Ann Merrick-Johnson was born on May 13,1960 to Reola Merrick in Galveston, Texas.
Jo Ann was a proud graduate of Ball High School and Bryant & Stratton College. She joined the Army, and later married and to this union two beautiful daughters were born, LaTonya and Dellicia Johnson.
After leaving the military, she moved...
Essence Nacole Cheatham
Jul 9, 2025
Essence Nacole Cheatham was born February 1, 2023, at the Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas to the parentage of Quinton Nealey, Jr. and Alexandra Cheatham. From the moment Essence entered the world, she transformed and changed the lives of so many, near and far. With such a bubbly spirit, there wasn't a day she didn't fill our...
Lena Ruth Brisco
Jul 7, 2025
Lena Ruth Brisco "Ruth" was born in Marshall, Texas to the proud parentage of Joseph Patrick and Gladys White. She spent her early childhood in Marshall, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Dalworth Park Church of Christ.
Ruth was united in holy matrimony to her soulmate, Bobby Brisco, on July 27, 1967,...
Gene Price
Jul 7, 2025
An obituary is not available for at this time for Gene Price.
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Debra Allene Rosser
Jul 7, 2025
Debra Alleene Rosser was born on August 31, 1955, to Walter and Annie Lee Reed of Vicksburg.
Debra was a loving, selfless daughter, mother and grandmother who enjoyed playing solitaire, watching HGTV, moving furniture around the house to get a new look and fashion especially shoes.
She is now reunited with her parents, Walter Lee...
Willie Lee Ellis
Jul 7, 2025
Willie Lee Ellis was born to the parentage of L.J. Ellis and Dorothy Lee El-lis on May 12,1949 in Riverside, CA. He was the third of eleven children and was surrounded by a large family.
Will received his education from elementary to high school from Plano and Dallas Independent School Districts. Later graduating from, James Madison High...
Elizabeth Traylor
Jul 6, 2025
Elizabeth Traylor departed from this earth on July 6, 2025, sur-rounded by her family and loved ones. Elizabeth was born on March 6, 1953, to the parentage of Maxine Traylor and Willie Traylor.
Elizabeth grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended school in the Dallas Independent School District.
Elizabeth worked in Housekeeping for approximately 15...
Charklin A. Ferrell
Jul 5, 2025
Charklin Adolphus Ferrell "Sodawater" as he was so lovingly referred to by most, was born on September 24, 1963, to his beloved parents, Andrew Ferrell, Jr. and Linda Ferrell.
Charklin grew up in North Dallas and graduated from North Dallas High School. He furthered his education at Cedar Hill College studying Automotives and later at Eastfield College...
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