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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.
Gary Thomas Lewellyn
Aug 6, 2018
Gary Thomas Lewellyn, 67, passed from this life surrounded by family on Monday, August 6, 2018, after suffering for several years with cancer. He was born on May 18, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Kenneth Lewellyn & Jean (Sanner) August. He is survived by his faithful and constant wife of over 40 years, Lynda...
Napoleon Johnson, Jr.
Aug 1, 2018
Mr. Napoleon Johnson, Jr. was born on April 1945 to the parentage of Mr. Napoleon and Inola Johnson.
Napoleon was saved and washed in blood of Jesus. He departed this life to enter Eternal Glory on August 1, 2018.
He is preceded in death by both his parents, three brothers:...
Bennie Charles Boyd, Sr.
Jul 25, 2018
Bennie Charles Boyd, Sr. Â was born on September 9, 1937 in Longview, Texas. He was the first born child of Mr. Bennie (Leroy) Boyd and Mrs. Ruby (Tot) Harper Boyd. Bennie joined Pleasant Green Baptist Church at a very young age.
Bennie joined the United State Air Force in 1956. Once he returned home,...
Marcella Louise Harper
Jul 21, 2018
Marcella Louise Harper was born on June 7, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to the parents of Louise and Clarence Harper. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1976 and then later went on to attend Richland College.
Marcella was a resident of Allen, Texas for over 30 years. She had the ability to nurture...
Willie L. Wright
Jul 19, 2018
Willie Louise Wright was born on January 16, 1953 in Rockwall, TX to the parents of Maurice Moore and Willine Gibson. She received her formal education from the Rockwall ISD.
Susie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Caldonia Baptist Church of Rockwall.
She married...
Velma Lucille Beard
Jul 17, 2018
Velma Lucille Beard was born on June 3, 1934 to the parents of Rosa Bell and Azzie Hill.
Velma grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas in the Dalworth Community.
Velma accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jubilee United Method Church under the leadership of Pastor...
Dominique Gabrielle Weatherspoon
Jul 17, 2018
On August 16, 1988 in Houston, Texas Hobert Ruffin and Gail Ruffin welcomed a beautiful baby girl and named her
Dominique Gabrielle Weatherspoon
She received her formal education in the Houston Independent School District and graduated from Westfield High School in 2006. She later...
Bennie Mims
Jul 15, 2018
Bennie Charles Mims, Sr. was born October 12, 1952 in Rockwall, TX to his parents, Henry Mims, Jr and Nancy Joe Williams. After attending school in the Rockwall Independent School District Bennie enlisted in the armed forces and was assigned to the United States Army basic training. After graduating basic training he was deployed where he fought and...
Jeffery Bernard Brown, Jr
Jul 10, 2018
Jeffery Bernard Brown, Jr. (Jay) was born on June 19, 1987 to Tante and Jeffrey Brown, Sr. He was born at Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. While in the Monroe area, he attended Lincoln Elementary School. In early 1991 his family moved to the Dallas area where he received his formal education in the Richardson Independent School...
Mazzie B. Moses
Jul 4, 2018
"Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue."
Proverbs 31:25-26
Mazzie Burgess Moses was born on August 7th, 1949 in Florence County, South Carolina. This beautiful baby girl, that was destined for great things,...
Janice Marie Houston
Jul 4, 2018
Janice Marie Hawthorne-Houston was born September 25, 1953 to loving parents Allen W. and Margaret R. (Lee) Hawthorne, both preceded her in death. Jan was a passionate and loving person, who greeted everyone with a smile. She graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1971.  She was a giving individual who loved to enjoy life, and especially loved...
Rickey Lynn King
Jun 27, 2018
Rickey Lynn King (Slick Rick), age 51, died on June 27, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. Rickey was born on March 26, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Ester Marie and Billy Joe King.
Rickey is survived by his sister, Katrina Fitch, brother-in-law Jimmy Fitch (Porky), of Seven Points, Texas; his sister, Elizabeth Taylor, brother-in-law...
Charles Earl Thornton
Jun 26, 2018
Charles Earl Thornton was born on May 13, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Buddy and Dorothy Thornton. He received his formal education in the Dallas Independent School District and attended Lincoln High School.
Charles accepted Christ and attended Greater New Mt. Herman Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jack Criss.
...
Sharon Eugenia Potts
Jun 26, 2018
S haron Eugenia Potts was born on July 13, 1948 to David Ervin and Myra Gordon Ervin in Knoxville, Tennessee. She received her education in Knoxville.
Sharon relocated to Texas in the 70's where she accepted Christ and was a faithful and diligent member of Water of Life Ministries for 30 years.
...David Tarnard Mcqueen
Jun 16, 2018
David Tarnard McQueen was born in Dallas, Texas on June 4, 1962 to David M. McQueen and Soundra F. McDuff.
Tarnard, as he was known to his family and friends, was educated in the Dallas School District and he graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School in 1980. He began his trucking career at...
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