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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Nellie Lee Richerson

Nellie Lee Richerson

Oct 27, 2025

Nellie Lee Buckingham-Richerson was born to the late Joe and Rosie Buckingham on April 8, 1948, in Alto, Texas. She was the 6th sibling of nine children. As a child, she loved growing up in a house full of siblings where there was an abundance of love.

Nellie received her formal education within the Royse City Independent...

Jerry W. Williams

Jerry W. Williams

Oct 23, 2025

Please pray for the family of Mr. Jerry W. Williams at this time.

Derrick Dwayne Jefferson

Derrick Dwayne Jefferson

Oct 23, 2025

Born on July 17, 1970, to Brenda Jefferson Scott Foster and Milton Jackson (Dellene), Derrick was the eldest of his mother's seven children: Ayana (Charles), Tawanda (Jumoke), Karli, Akil, Christina, and Anbreanna. Also, the eldest of his father's children: Delta and Tara. His brother by heart was Roderick "Fatty" Lucas. From the beginning, he carried the pride and responsibility...

Errin L. Siddall

Errin L. Siddall

Oct 21, 2025

Errin LaShay "Shay" Siddall was born on June 29, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, to Aaron Green and Charlotte Siddall. On October 21, 2025, surrounded by love, Shay peacefully gained her heavenly wings.

Raised by her devoted mother, Charlotte, and her beloved granny, Celestine, Shay's life was deeply rooted in faith. She accepted Christ at a young age...

Debra A Highbaugh

Debra A Highbaugh

Oct 20, 2025

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Shirley Stertz Hawn

Shirley Stertz Hawn

Oct 18, 2025

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Deborah Ann Davis

Deborah Ann Davis

Oct 16, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Deborah Davis.

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Frankie Lee Luster

Frankie Lee Luster

Oct 15, 2025

Frankie Lee Luster was born April 28, 1952, in Royse City, Texas to Narmon Luster, Sr. and Mildred Luster.

Frankie spent his childhood in Garland, TX. He attended and graduated from Garland High School. He later worked as a laborer for over 45 years.

Frankie loved older model cars, watching the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas...

Charles Ray Chester

Charles Ray Chester

Oct 14, 2025

Charles Ray Chester was born on June 4, 1958, to the parentage of Denver "DJ" Jones and Mattie Louise Chester in Terrell, Texas. He attended schools in Garland ISD and graduated from Garland High School in 1976.

On June 18, 1983, Charles married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Chester. From this loving union, they were blessed with...

Donald Carl King

Donald Carl King

Oct 11, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Donald C. King.

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Debbie Ann Brown

Debbie Ann Brown

Oct 8, 2025

Debbie Ann Brown was born April 15, 1962, in Rockwall, TX to the parents of Edwin Mack Jackson and Lola Jean Jackson.

Debbie attended elementary school in Rockwall and went to Austin Middle School in Garland, TX. She was a proud graduate of South Garland High School, Class of 1981.

She was employed with Head...

Ben Marcus

Ben Marcus

Oct 5, 2025

Mr. Ben E. Marcus was born on July 30, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, son of the late Willie Marcus and Beatrice Marcus. The family moved to Grand Prairie, TX where he received his formal education. Through his journey of 79 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor and an unwavering spirit of perseverance.

Ben met...

Eddie Nevers

Eddie Nevers

Oct 5, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Eddie Nevers.

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Gay Forman

Gay Forman

Oct 4, 2025

Gay Lynn Jenkins Forman was born on June 28, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Henry Jenkins, Sr. and Dorothy Jenkins. She was the sixth of eight children, growing up surrounded by the warmth and laughter of a large and loving family.

Gay accepted Christ at an early age and lived a life rooted in...

Charminy Lewis

Charminy Lewis

Oct 3, 2025

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born Ecclesiastes 3:1 Charminy Tiwone Lewis was born in McKinney, TX on April 13th,1978 to the parentage of Don Whaley and Linda Lewis. She was a daddy's girl and had a smile that lit up her parents' lives.

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Alvin Earl White

Alvin Earl White

Oct 1, 2025

Alvin Earl White, a devoted brother, loving uncle and loyal friend, departed this earth on October 1, 2025. Alvin was born May 18, 1958, in Linden, TX to the proud parents, David Pooler and Izorna Harrison. He was the 7th of 10 siblings.

He grew up in Linden, TX and later in life moved to Garland, TX...

Roythell Herndon

Roythell Herndon

Oct 1, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Roythell Herndon.

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Shirley Fay Wright

Shirley Fay Wright

Sep 29, 2025

Shirley Fay Taylor-Wright was born January 24, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas to the parentage of Orneld D. "O.D." and Mary Ella Taylor. She grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas.

She received her formal education in the Irving ISD – Bear Creek. She was a graduate of MacArthur High School in Irving, TX. She was a social but-terfly...

Betty Prince

Betty Prince

Sep 24, 2025

Betty Jo Prince, an adored mother, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2025 in Plano, Texas; and went to be with the Lord.

While known as Betty, BJ or by the neighborhood as "Mom", for many, she was full of life and deeply loved, cherished, and highly respected. Betty enjoyed hanging out with family and friends; and...

Joan Catherine Elizabeth Yates

Joan Catherine Elizabeth Yates

Sep 21, 2025

Joan Catherine Elizabeth Ferguson (Yates) was born in Birmingham, England in 1960, to Charles E Ferguson and Manater Mahalia Ferguson. She died on September 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles, in December of 2004.

Joan was the middle sibling and was always a kind child and grew up to bean even kinder...

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