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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Wayne E Walker
Nov 29, 2025
Wayne "Spanky" Edward Walker was born on September 5, 1954, to the late Louie B. Walker and Ethel Lee Reedy Walker in Italy, Texas.
Wayne received his education at Italy High School. After high school, he moved to Denison, TX and years later to Sherman, TX. While there, he worked for the Sherman Health Care System until...
Marvin L. Storey, Sr.
Nov 29, 2025
Marvin Louis Storey, Sr., 68, of New York, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 10, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY, Marvin built a strong and beautiful life with his devoted wife of 37 years, Sandra Storey, whose partnership, love, and dedication shaped the foundation of their family.
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Shaquwayla R. Scott
Nov 25, 2025
ShaQuwayla was born on October 9, 1995 in Grand Prairie, TX, to Nickie Talley. From a young age, she stood out with her kind heart, strong will, and graceful spirit. She had a spark that could brighten any room. Even in difficult times, she carried herself with courage and grace. They reminded us that strength doesn't always roar sometimes...
George A. Garner
Nov 21, 2025
George Andrew Garner was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was the loving brother of two sisters, Dolores Grinstead and Mary Ethel Gorman. He was raised by his mother, Gladys Garner, whose strength and guidance shaped the man he became. Although his mother, Gladys Garner, and his sister, Mary Ethel Gorman, preceded him in death, their love and influence...
Sylvia M. Williams
Nov 20, 2025
Sylvia Marie Williams was born to the late Inez and Tony Williams in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sylvia attended Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana. She worked in the medical field for over 30 years and eventually retired from Lakeland Medical Hospital in 2004.
Sylvia was a sister born into a family of eight: Althea,...
Edrise M. Newton
Nov 18, 2025
Born and raised in the city that never sleeps, New Orleans, LA, Edrise Marie Newton came into this world with an authenticity and light that could never be dimmed. She was a woman defined by her kind heart, raw honesty, and unshakable resilience. Anyone who crossed her path knew exactly who she was— a woman who spoke her truth...
Gwendolyn D. Nathaniel Hale
Nov 17, 2025
Gwendolyn was born in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to George and Verlene Nathaniel on February 16, 1947. She had a sister named Ruby Jewel who passed at the age of 3 months. Years later she and her parents moved to their new home in Lewisville, Arkansas. At the early age of 10 after attending vacation bible school she decided...
Melvin D. Wright
Nov 16, 2025
Remembering the Blessed Life of Melvin DWayne "Wayne" Wright
Melvin DWayne Wright, known as Wayne, was born on June 10, 1956, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, to Emmitt and Nina Wright.
Wayne (as he was affectionately called) received his education at George Washington Carver and later at Garland High School...
Jose Rosas Ibarra
Nov 14, 2025
Please keep the family of Jose Rosas Ibarra in your prayers at this time.
Roderick S. Yeldell
Nov 14, 2025
Born on December 6, 1948, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Roderick was the eldest child of Dr. James Burl Yeldell, Sr. and Gloria Clarice Sisson Yeldell. Raised in Greenville, MS, Rod embraced a life shaped by family, faith, and quiet steadiness. He attended Coleman High School, where he played football, and later continued his studies at Bishop College.
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Marvin Lee Foots
Nov 13, 2025
Marvin Lee Foots, 68, of Mesquite, Texas entered eternal rest on November 13, 2025. He resided in Mesquite, TX. Marvin was born in Dallas, Texas on February 10, 1957. He was the beloved son of Maple McGhee and Claude Foots.
A man guided by spiritual calling, Marvin was the Pastor of Interna-tional House of Refuge, Inc., faithfully...
Estelle Dabney Lafayette
Nov 8, 2025
Estelle Lafayette was born May 11th of 1942, to Fred and Elizabeth Dabney. On the evening of November 8th of 2025, Estelle peacefully transitioned from Earth to Glory.
She was preceded in death by both parents Fred and Elizabeth Dabney; brothers, James, Roosevelt, Fred Jr., Robert, Raymond, and Willie; sisters, Margarine, Juanita, and Audrey Faye.
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Adell E. Rucks
Nov 7, 2025
Adell E. Simpson Rucks was called home on November 7, 2025. She was born in Rosston, Arkansas, on August 9, 1929, to the proud par-ents of Lucian and Birdia Quarles Simpson.
Adell was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She loved her heavenly Father and family with all her heart. She enjoyed cooking...
Bryan P. Cooke
Nov 7, 2025
Bryan Paige Cooke, Sr. was born in Winchester, Virginia on March 27, 1938, to the parentage of the late Theresa Elizabeth and George William Cooke. He accepted Christ at an early age.
Bryan received his formal education in Winchester School District, where he later joined the United States Air Force. After serving for several years, he moved...
Jock D. Payten
Nov 6, 2025
J ock Dee Payten was born on September 7, 1960, in Cleve land, Ohio, to Jesse Payten, Sr. and Thealonia Payten. As part of a proud military family, he spent his childhood in various locations before settling in Wichita, Kansas, where he made lasting memories and lifelong friends.
While in junior high school in Wichita, Jock met...
Emmett Bean, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Emmitt Earl Bean Jr., affectionately known as Jr., passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Mes-quite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite, Texas. He was 66 years old.
Born on June 28, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, Jr. was the beloved son of the late Emmitt and Lillie Bean. A lifelong Dallas resident, graduated from H. Grady Spruce High...
Rosa Maria Trujillo
Oct 27, 2025
Please keep the family of Rosa Maria Trujillo in your prayers at this time.
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