Our Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Sheppard Hassell
July 8, 1934 - November 10, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Shepperd Hassell, 85, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Elizabeth Ann was born on July 8, 1934 to Roy and Katie Darby in Rowlett, TX. She was the youngest of seven children. Ann was a graduate of Garland High School Class of 1951. She later married and had three sons Mike, Rick and Randy Noble. She was an avid reader and enjoyed...
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Jerry "Jay" Robertson, Jr.
March 17, 1960 - November 9, 2019
Jerry "Jay" Hall Robertson Jr. age 59, was born in Dallas, TX to Jerry and Judy Robertson on March 17,1960. Jay entered into rest on November 9, 2019 in Fort Worth, TX.
Jay was a member of the I.B.E.W Local Union #20, and was in service for 35 years. He helped establish the "TEXAS STAR" with the partnership and blessing of his loving family and ran the business proudly for more than 25...
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Dawn Nicole "Nicky" Givens
March 10, 1974 - November 8, 2019
Dawn Nicole Givens "Nicky"
3/10/1974 - 11/8/2019, Dallas TX
She is survived by her material grandmother-Clarice Deville, mother-LaNell Williams, brother-Gary Givens, sisters; Kanita Ringgold, Shonnette Givens, and Cheryl LaTonya Givens. She also leaves to mourn her uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
She grew up in Plano, TX where she graduated from Plano East...
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Claude Crain
November 21, 1944 - November 1, 2019
CB, age 74 entered into rest on the morning of November 1, 2019. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 21, 1944 to Walter and Mildred. Mr. Crain will be deeply missed by his loving family, his devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him
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Leonardo Umac Libo
December 5, 1942 - November 1, 2019
Leonardo Libo age 76, born in the Philippines on December 5, 1942 . He passed away in the early morning of Friday, November 1,2019 in Plano, Texas. Mr. Libo will be deeply missed by his loving family, his devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
There will be a Memorial Service for Mr. Libo Saturday November 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the New International Church...
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Francisco A Otero- Guandique
December 7, 1980 - October 31, 2019
Francisco Otero-Guandique age 38 was born December 7, 1980 and passed away on October 31,2019 in El Salvador. Francisco will be deeply missed by his loving children and his devoted family and friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
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Aubrey Lee Roland
March 9, 1945 - October 29, 2019
Aubrey Lee Roland of Terrell, Texas was born March 9, 1945 in Dallas, Texas the son of Buna Ann Hall Roland and George Aubrey Roland. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife Iris, son Rodney, daughter Raini and their mother Carolyn Herman. Rodney's wife Kristy and their children AJ, Karlee and Jagger. Raini's husband Doug and their...
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Virginia Fernande Jeannet-Crawford
December 21, 1934 - October 28, 2019
Virginia was also known as Ginger by her loved ones. No matter where she went, if it was the grocery store or out to dinner, she was going to be dressed to the nines. I remember as a child, before my father Carl came home from work, she would go make sure she was fixed up and pretty with dinner on the table and greeted him with a kiss. Mom was a great cook and seamstress and taught her...
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Joseph (Joe) McClaine
June 6, 1940 - October 26, 2019
Joseph (Joe) McClaine June 6, 1940 – October 26, 2019
Married January 15, 1960 to Shirley Ann Haws –they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2020. Joe had three daughters: Donna Jo Neumann married to Mike Neumann of Garland, Texas; Dana Ann Oldham married to James Oldham of Nacogdoches, Texas; Darla Denise Wood married to Jeff Wood of The Woodlands, Texas. He had...
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Mary Christina Keahey
June 10, 1954 - October 24, 2019
Mary Christina Keahey, 65, of Greenville, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was born on June 10, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, to her parents, Luther Leon Grubbs and Juanita Christina Davis Grubbs. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Eastgate Funeral Home in Garland, Texas from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Thomas Cunconan
August 26, 1929 - October 21, 2019
Thomas Cunconan age 90, born to Edmund and Eva Cunconan in Des Moines IA on August 26, 1929 passed away on the afternoon of Monday, October 21,2019 in Richardson, Texas. Mr. Cunconan will be deeply missed by his loving family, his devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
Mr. Cunconan will be laid to rest in his hometown in Des Moines IA. A private celebration...
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Randall "Randy" Sprowl
November 11, 1947 - October 20, 2019
Randall "Randy" Clifford Sprowl age 71, was born to parents, Clifford and Georgina Sprowl in San Antonio, Texas on November 11, 1947. He passed away on the morning of October 20,2019, at his home in Dallas with his wife, children and sister around his side.
Randy grew up in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. He graduated from University of North Texas in 1972. He traveled...
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Erjian Hu
November 20, 1929 - October 20, 2019
Erjian Hu, 89, born in Shanghai, China on November 20, 1929 . He passed away on the evening of Sunday, October 20,2019 in Plano, Texas. Mr. Hu will be deeply missed by his loving family, his devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him
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Fred Madison Randall
January 13, 1944 - October 13, 2019
RANDALL, Fred Madison, 75, passed away in his home October 13, 2019. Born in Beatrice, NE, January 13, 1944. Survived by his loving wife, Olivia, son Josh, wife Melanie, son Vincent, brother Dan and wife Karen, 7 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. After completing his Bachelor's degree from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma he received a Masters degree from the University of...
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Wayne Ernest Bishop
July 30, 1935 - October 13, 2019
Wayne Ernest Bishop, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by family. Born in Cadillac, MI, he was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He was a lover of music, airplanes, cars, Dallas Cowboys football, and always had a story to tell.
Surviving are his daughter Debbie (Terry) Waddell of Pagosa Springs, CO; son Greg (Mindy) Bishop of...
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Carrie Johnson
May 21, 1945 - October 11, 2019
Carrie Johnson age 74, was born in Jonesville, LA to parents Johnny and Rachel Johnson on May 21, 1945 . She passed away on the afternoon of Friday October 11,2019 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Johnson will be deeply missed by her loving family, her devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved her.
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Andre Thomas Smerke
December 23, 1959 - October 11, 2019
Andre Thomas Smerke, 59, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Tom was born in Warsaw, Poland, on December 23, 1959. Tom immigrated in 1969 with his mother to the United States where she married Dr. John W. Smerke in Fort Worth, Texas. The family joined Saint Andrews Catholic Church where Tom attended school. He then attended Trinity Valley High School...
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Thelma "Ruth" Kennedy
January 9, 1928 - October 4, 2019
Thelma "Ruth" Nelson Kennedy, 91, of Garland, Texas went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday morning, October 4, 2019 at Garland Nursing and Rehabilitation Home after suffering a heart attack/stroke on Wednesday.
Ruth was born on January 9, 1928 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Hubert P. Nelson and Thelma LaDell (Paschal) Nelson Nethery. Her family returned to Dallas when Ruth was about...
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Hugh "Bud" Dickerson
October 15, 1938 - October 3, 2019
Hugh Cox "Bud" Dickerson, Jr., 80, of Garland, Texas, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born October 15, 1938 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to Hugh Cox and Mary (Bennett) Dickerson. Bud married his soul mate, Judy, on September 19, 1975 and together they raised six children. In 1977 they moved their family from Detroit, Michigan to the home they shared in Garland, Texas.
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D. Lamar Hill
December 9, 1926 - October 1, 2019
Daugherty Lamar Hill 94, entered into rest on October 1, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Lamar was born in Brandon, Texas on December 9,1926 to Alfred and Sarah Hill.
Lamar served in the Navy during WWII.
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Jonathan (Cody) Dakota Taylor
January 7, 1993 - September 28, 2019
Jonathan (Cody) Dakota Taylor, of Dallas, Tx, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 26.
Jonathan was born to parents Mary Lynn Yarbrough Gilley and Tony R. Taylor on January 7, 1993 in Dallas, TX.
Jonathan was a dedicated son and friend. He graduated from South Garland High School in 2011, where he met many of his lifelong friends all who describe him as a funny,...
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Wallace Granger Gideon
September 18, 1972 - September 26, 2019
Wallace Granger Gideon, 47 of Garland, Texas entered into rest on September 26, 2019. Wallace was born on September 26, 1972.
Wallace was a man of many talents that included drawing, tattooing, customizing motorcycles and building whatever he think of. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the lake, riding motorcycles, racing bmx with his sons and enjoying life to the fullest. Wallace was a...
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Curtis Michael Harrison
January 21, 1948 - September 25, 2019
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Curtis Michael Harrison, loving husband and father of four passed away at age 71. He passed away peacefully in his home in Garland, Texas after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 21, 1948 in Dallas Texas to Leo and Estelle Harrison. Mike married his loving wife Myrna on June 29, 1984. The 3 things he loved most were GOD, his wife and children and all...
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Billie Ruth Broiles
June 8, 1923 - September 25, 2019
Billie Broiles (96) passed away on September 25, 2019 in Dallas, TX. She was born to John Wesley and Lula Edna Terry on June 8, 1923 in Wills Point, TX and her family relocation to Dallas in 1924.
Billie had many interests including oil painting, stained glass, ceramics, boating, old cars and touring North America in her motor home. She and Andrew were charter members of the Big D Little Birds...
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Allen Bennett Kroger
September 27, 1933 - September 22, 2019
Allen Bennett Kroger of Mesquite, Texas, died at home on September 22, 2019 in Mesquite, Texas. Allen was 85 years, 11 months and 25 days old. Allen was the youngest son, born to Henry B. and Elisabeth Kroger, on September 27, 1933 in New York City, New York. As a family, they moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1948.
He was a 1952 graduate of Adamson High School, Oak Cliff, Texas, and attended...
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Allen Bennett Kroger
September 27, 1933 - September 22, 2019
Allen Bennett Kroger of Mesquite, Texas, died at home on September 22, 2019 in Mesquite, Texas. Allen was 85 years, 11 months and 25 days old.
Allen was the youngest son, born to Henry B. and Elisabeth Kroger, on September 27, 1933 in New York City, New York. As a family, they moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1948. He was a 1952 graduate of Adamson High School, Oak Cliff, Texas, and attended...
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Patricia Jean Ballard
September 13, 1935 - September 19, 2019
Patricia Jean Ballard, a loving wife and mother, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 84 years young. Born September 13, 1934 to Hugo Thurman Roebuck and Bertha Cordelia Bogle Vaughn in Tyler, Texas.
Pat moved to Dallas in the early 1940s as a child where she attended school. After high school, she went on to attend St. Paul Hospital School...
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Doris Mae Binford
September 21, 1920 - September 17, 2019
Doris Mae Ferguson Binford was born on September 21, 1920 in Dallas, TX, and passed away on September 17, 2019 at the age of 98 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Binford, parents Dave and Edna Mae Ferguson, stepmother Grace Ferguson, 3 siblings, an infant son and granddaughter.
She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Sam Rodgers of Midlothian,TX;...
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James Frederick Potticary
November 28, 1928 - September 17, 2019
James Frederick Potticary, 90, of Dallas, TX, passed away on September 17, 2019.
A rosary will be held at 10:00 am followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 am, September 28, 2019, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Reception to follow the funeral mass at St. Patrick's Parish Hall. Jim was born in Watertown, SD on November 28, 1928. He graduated from Gage Park High School in Chicago, IL and received...
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Judith "Judy" Ellen Dickerson
June 17, 1941 - September 16, 2019
Judith Ellen "Judy" Dickerson, 78, of Garland, Texas, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2019 after her battle with cancer. She was born June 17, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Nelson and Mary (Ward) East. Judy married her soul mate, Hugh "Bud" Dickerson, Jr., on September 19, 1975 and together they raised six children. In 1977 they moved their family from Detroit, Michigan to the...
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Arthur Prudden Leonard
April 14, 1923 - September 13, 2019
LEONARD, Arthur Prudden, age 96, died peacefully on September 13, 2019, with family at his side. Arthur, or "Art" as he was known by family and friends, was born in Duluth, MN, but spent most of his life in the South. During WW II, he was a line officer aboard a sub-chaser in the Pacific theater of operations. He was a graduate of Duke University and of Georgetown University. Art worked in...
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John Roger Oliphant
February 28, 1931 - September 13, 2019
John Roger Oliphant died on September 13, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. Mr. Oliphant was born in Holdenville, OK on February 28, 1931 to James Ralph and Ruth Arnold Oliphant. During his high school days, he played football and basketball and was party of a doubles team that won a state championship in tennis. He received a football scholarship to Oklahoma State University,...
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Quentin Oliver Scruggs
October 23, 1919 - September 12, 2019
On Thursday, September 12, 2019 Quentin Oliver Scruggs, loving husband, father and active community member passed away peacefully at the Plaza at the Edgemere in Dallas, Texas after a long and very happy life. Quentin was born to John Oliver and Adeline Sims Scruggs in Denison, Texas on October 23, 1919. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Scruggs Chadick of Texarkana, TX and brother,...
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L. Ray Cundiff
January 5, 1929 - September 6, 2019
Leland Ray Cundiff, 90, passed away on September 6, 2019. He was born January 5,1929 in Dallas, Texas and was a life long resident of Dallas except for his years of service in the Army.
Ray had several careers over his lifetime including a top salesman for Pearl Beer, owner of a grocery store on upper Greenville Ave., home construction and built and owned several real estate properties. ...
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George Byron Johnson
November 21, 1941 - August 31, 2019
There will be a visitation Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm and a Celebration of Life for Mr. Johnson at 2:00 pm at the Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel 1910 Eastgate Drive Garland, Texas 75041.
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Anne Stella Jakubik
November 21, 1928 - August 19, 2019
Anne Stella Duyka Jakubik born in Texarkana, TX November 21, 1928 went to heaven on August 19,2019.
She grew up in Kaufman, TX and married Henry George Jakubik and moved to Dallas where they had 5 children: Carol Anne, Margaret, Robert, Antonie, & Kathleen. They were members of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Dallas for over 50 years.
The years gave her many grandchildren and great...
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Leslie Harold Land
December 5, 1916 - August 18, 2019
Leslie Harold Land, age 102
12-05-1916 to 8-18-2019
He grew up in Texas and spent most of his life in Dallas. People knew him as "Harold", "Les," "Chief," "Uncle Bud" and "Daddy". He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marybelle. They were married in 1946. He is survived by two daughters, Janis Osborne and Leslie K. Land. He is also survived by nephews Jonathan and Joel...
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Dale Wilson Mathias
February 7, 1960 - August 17, 2019
Dale Wilson Mathias, age 59
Birth Date: February 7, 1960
Death Date: August 17, 2019
Dale Mathias, age 59 of Garland, Texas, quietly mounted his bike July 25 to begin his ride home to be with his Lord, reaching his destination on August 17, 2019 holding the hand of his beloved wife Brenda who never left his side.
He was born February 7, 1960 in Rochester, New York, and chosen by Barbara...
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Johnny Rayborn Higgins
March 3, 1930 - August 13, 2019
Johnny R. Higgins
March 3, 1930 to August 13, 2019
After a long illness, has passed away.
Johnny was born in Seminole ,OK. The family moved to Borger, TX where he spent his early days. In 1940, they arrived in Dallas, where he attended High School. He graduated from School in the Philippines in 1948. Returning to Dallas, He worked for Reserve Life Insurance for 37 years where he met his...
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Virginia Reese (Cunningham) Blair
February 9, 1940 - August 12, 2019
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, educator, friend and community volunteer, Virginia Blair, of Dallas, TX, died Monday, August 12, 2019.
Virginia was born February 9, 1940 in Tyler, TX to Willie Mae and Calvin P. Cunningham. She grew up in Southeast Texas and graduated from Vidor High School in 1958. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Texas State University where she also...
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Jason Xavier Salas
December 18, 1966 - August 9, 2019
Jason Xavier Salas, age 52, left this earth to be with our Mother and Father, John and Lucia Salas and brother James DeLuna. He is now resting in the arms of the angels healed and at peace. Jason, a lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas passed on August 9, 2019. He is survived by his son, Jason, Jr., and beloved stepchildren, Mario, Priscilla, Zachary, Jose, Alyssa, and Christine. Also, survived...
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Brian Thomas McGriff
March 1, 1971 - August 7, 2019
Brian Thomas McGriff 48, of Mesquite, Texas entered into rest on August 7, 2019 in Plano, Texas. Brian was born on March 1,1971 to Jerry and Vickie.
Brain was a graduate from W. W. Samuell High School. Upon completion, he worked as a licensed plumber for Local Union #142 in San Antonio, Texas. After a few years in the trade, he decided to venture out on his own doing plumbing, painting and...
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Rada ImaJean Johnson
July 1, 1923 - August 7, 2019
Rada ImaJean Johnson passed away peacefully and joyfully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Baylor Hospital of Dallas. While preparing for discharge home with hospice, she went home to Heaven instead at 1 a.m. She had a wonderful day on Tuesday, August 6th surrounded by many family with much love, laughter and silliness –which was just her style.
She was preceded in death by...
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Janice Fay Giannini
July 14, 1933 - August 6, 2019
Janice Fay Giannini, 86, of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, surrounded by her children. Janice, one of nine siblings, was born in Garland, TX on July 14, 1933 to Myrtle and John Trousdale, and attended Garland High School (long live Dashing Debs!). She spent her youth in Garland, raised her family in Rhode Island, and returned to Texas, the...
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James Pierce Hotchkiss
September 24, 1941 - August 4, 2019
James Pierce Hotchkiss
9/24/1941 - 8/4/2019, Age 77
Garland, Texas
James Pierce Hotchkiss, 77 of Garland, Texas went to be with his Lord on August 4th, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Harriet Duvall Hotchkiss, who is now residing in Colorado with family. Both were born and raised in Binghamton, New York. He is also survived by his sister, Jean...
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Anita Virginia Loe
December 10, 1932 - August 1, 2019
Anita Virginia Loe passed away August 1, 2019 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Anita was born in Waxahachie, Texas on December 10, 1932 to Sheriff Joseph Leonard Loe and Odes Grantham Loe. She grew up in Waxahachie where her father was the Sheriff of Ellis County, and she was the youngest of 9 siblings.
Anita was best known for her servant's heart, which started with her father's passing when she was 6...
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Suzanne "Sue" Frances Studzinski
June 7, 1965 - July 24, 2019
Suzanne "Sue" Studzinski passed away on July 24, 2019 in her home at the age of 54 years.
Born in Bridgeview Illinois. She graduated 1983 Argo High School. Due to her previous cancer, she was unable to work for the past years, but previously she worked at Bryles as an accountant.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Timothy Studzinski, her parents Judy and Richard Fuja...
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James "Buddy" Garland Collins
July 3, 1937 - July 20, 2019
James Garland Collins—who was known to friends and family as Buddy—passed away on July 20, 2019, at the age of 82. Buddy was born on July 3, 1937, to Idella Louise McGowen and Rufus Hamlet Collins in Texarkana, Texas, but lived all of his adult life in Mesquite and Garland, Texas. Buddy was the sixth of seven children. Gay Wells is his oldest and only surviving sibling. He was preceded...
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Harold Eugene Neighbors
October 15, 1940 - July 20, 2019
H A R O L D E U G E N E N E I G H B O R S
A life well lived.
He was preceded in death by his Parents Oscar and Etta, his wife Uneta Neighbors, his son Mark Neighbors and his sister Nancy Steward.
He is survived by his three brothers Kenneth, Steven and Rodney. His children Joni (Ronald), Michael (Sally), Mitchell (Brenda), Juli (Michael). His daughter-in-law Denna Neighbors. His...
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Jewell Alene (Morris) Wallick
May 31, 1929 - July 19, 2019
Obituary – Jewell Alene Morris Wallick
Jewell Alene Morris Wallick, age 90, of Garland, Texas, passed away at her home on July 19, 2019.
Alene was born to parents Albert and Martha Morris on May 31, 1929 in Dallas, Texas. She was valedictorian at Sunset High School before graduating from Hockaday Junior College. She married the late Richard Miller, and the couple moved to Garland,...
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Martha Joyce Rodriguez
September 23, 1955 - July 14, 2019
Martha Rodriguez entered into rest on July 14, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Martha was a long time resident of San Antonio, Texas.
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Maria Esther Ayala
September 12, 1976 - July 13, 2019
Maria Esther Ayala entered into rest on July 15,2019. She was born in Mexico on September 12,1976 to Jose and Mariana Ayala.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday July 20, 2019 from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. A holy rosary will begin at 6:00 pm
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Geraldine McNeill
November 17, 1938 - July 10, 2019
Geraldine McNeill 11/17/1938 – 7/10/2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Geraldine "Gerry" McNeill on July 10, 2019. Gerry was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 17, 1938. She grew up in Anne Arundel County. Upon graduating from Glen Burnie High School, Gerry was employed by American Airlines and moved to New York City, shortly thereafter she relocated to...
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Joan Lemon
July 12, 1935 - July 3, 2019
Joan Lemon; 83 entered into rest on July 3, 2019 in Wylie, Texas. She was born on July 12,1935 to parents Arthur and Annie Arnold in Moffat, Texas. Joan married her sweetheart Edward "Eddie" Lemon January 10 ,1962, and they shared 40 wonderful years together.
The Lemon family has a lifetime of memories, but the majority of them were spent at Lake Tawakoni on the weekends. Mom and Dad had an...
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Joe Trinidad Valle, Jr.
May 31, 1931 - June 29, 2019
Joe "Mr. Joe" Trinidad Valle Jr. 88 entered heaven's gate on Saturday, June29, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May 31, 1931 to Joe and Paula Valle in Santa Monica, California. He married Lucia Gonzalez on February 25, 1956 and together raised a family.
Joe had many hobbies some were watching the Texas Rangers play, playing the guitar, gardening, cooking, and of course dancing!
He was...
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Alton Leroy Reed
July 27, 1940 - June 27, 2019
Alton Leroy Reed, 78, of Garland, TX, died June 27th 2019, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
Mr. Reed was born July 27, 1940, in Telephone, Texas, to Palmer and Beulah Reed.
He attended Garland High School in Garland, TX. He continued his education at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX. For most of his professional career he was a master electrician and...
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Mary Frances Powell
August 9, 1975 - June 25, 2019
On August 9th, 1975 Karen Sue Powell & James Don Powell welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world, Mary Frances Powell ( bestmaryever ). She was full of love and life, she left her mark wherever she went. June 25th, 2019 at 4:35pm god called to Mary and guided her home. Jesus said, " I am the resurrection and the life, the one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever...
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Carlene Dawson
August 14, 1932 - June 23, 2019
Carlene Dawson age 86 of Garland was called home on Sunday June 23, 2019. Carlene was a loving wife and mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Carlene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years and is survived by her daughters Rhonda Carter, Kathy Stephens, Karen Lay and Sheri Whitten, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Flora Meneses Villamin
July 29, 1925 - June 17, 2019
Flora Meneses Villamin of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, just a few weeks shy of her 94th birthday. "Nanay" Flor was loved by many around the world. She was preceded in death by her husband and three sons. She is survived by seven children, 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Nanay Flor was a wonderful and loving, gregarious woman of great faith. She prayed...
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Nick Frank Musso, Sr.
April 16, 1930 - June 16, 2019
Nick Frank Musso, Sr. was born the youngest of 4 children to Frank and Mary Musso on April 16, 1930 in Dallas, Texas. He passed away on June 16, 2019. Nick was raised in Dallas, where he attended Crozier Tech High School and was on the 1948 state championship basketball team, scoring the wining points in the last seconds of the game. In 1949 he joined the Army National Guard where he served until...
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Frederick Charles Koch
March 27, 1946 - June 5, 2019
Frederick Charles Koch, 73, of Garland, found peace as he joined his wife in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Fred was born March 27, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Samuel and Margaret Koch in a family that prided themselves on Hungarian traditions. He graduated from Cooley High School, where he forged lifelong friendships with his TO fraternity brothers. He went on to earn an...
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David Roach
November 6, 1959 - June 1, 2019
Little David was born on November 6th 1959 to Raymond and Maxine Roach . He was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Little David was preceded by older brother Tommy. David attended Bayles Elementary school. He played football for the Bayles Bobcats. In the final game of the year, David broke his leg near the end of the game. But his team went on to get the win! On Monday the class was...
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Richard Lee Kaiser
February 12, 1934 - May 30, 2019
Richard Lee Kaiser of Dallas, Texas died peacefully in his sleep on May 30, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born on February 12, 1934 to Lee and Irene (Chaney) Kaiser near St. Joseph's, Missouri. Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Lu Kaiser, his brother Larry (Barbara), his sons Mark and David (Joy) and his grandchildren, Tabitha, Leo, Genevieve, Rebecca, and Charlotte.
He...
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Gaines Julian Lawrence
May 6, 1930 - May 28, 2019
Gaines Julian Lawrence 89, entered into rest on May 28,2019 in Richardson, Texas. Gaines was born on May 6,1930 to parents Julian and Helen Lawrence in Columbus, Ohio.
A graveside service will be held at the Dallas-Ft.Worth National Cemetery on June 6, 2019 at 2:15 pm. If you plan on attending the service we ask that you be in lane #2 at 2:00 pm.
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Betty Lou Williams
November 26, 1927 - May 27, 2019
Betty Lou Calvert Williams of Dallas/Mesquite/Houston, passed away peacefully in her room at Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston on May 27, 2019. She was born in November 1927 to George and Maude Calvert in Oklahoma City. Betty is a true Oklahoman. Her father, George Calvert, first arrived in Oklahoma in 1889 as a child during the Oklahoma Land Rush. He was later a First Lieutenant in...
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Judith Kay (Henderson) Rosenthal
May 20, 1947 - May 22, 2019
Judith Kay (Henderson) Rosenthal of Mesquite, Texas died on May 22, 2019. She was born May 20, 1947 in Tulsa, OK to Donald Charles Henderson and Helen Earlene (Greene) Henderson. She married Ronald Morton Rosenthal, who preceded her in death on April 29, 1987.
Judy is survived by her sons Ronald Rosenthal with granddaughter Courtney (Rosenthal) Huttel and great-granddaughter Briley Huttel; and...
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Lydia Rangel
April 27, 1934 - May 22, 2019
Lydia Rangel entered into rest on May 22, 2019 in her home in Dallas, TX, she was born on April 27, 1934 to Fidel and Rosa Oliva in Ottawa KS.
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Bonnie Louise (Smith) Risley
May 2, 1921 - May 20, 2019
Bonnie Louise Risley - Born May 2, 1921 – Died May 20, 2019
Bonnie was born Bonnie Louise Smith on May 2, 1921 in Kaufman County, the oldest child of William Marcus Smith and Beulah Mae Smith. Bonnie married Darel D Risley on May 8, 1947. Bonnie and Darel raised 6 children in a loving Godly home. During her 98 years Bonnie enjoyed quilting, reading but mostly talking to anyone and...
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Samuel & Tomiko Harper
September 1, 1934 - May 19, 2019
Samuel Gilbert Harper entered into rest on May 19, 2019 in Dallas, TX. Samuel was born on September 1, 1934 in Laudon, TN to Wilford and Margaret Harper. Samuel enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and served in Vietnam as a radio operator. Samuel married Tomiko Ishawata- Harper together they raised a beautiful family.
Tomiko entered into rest on April 17, 2001 in Dallas, TX, She was born in Kamakura,...
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C. Wayne Shaw
December 30, 1935 - May 4, 2019
Cecil Wayne Shaw was born on December 30, 1935, in Dallas, Texas. Born to Ezra Irene Glasscock and Clinton Edge Shaw, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was an only child.
Wayne married his longtime friend and sweetheart, Nancy Karen Locke on June 24, 1955. Wayne and Karen were married 63 years. Wayne left college to pursue a career in the grocery business. He worked for Safeway for...
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Renee McLaughlin
January 13, 1967 - April 29, 2019
Paula Renee McLaughlin 52 entered into rest on April 29,2019 in Garland, Texas. She was born January 13, 1967 in Memphis TN.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 4, 2019 Charles W. Smith Funeral Home, 2925 5th St Sachse, Texas 75048 at 2:00 PM
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Mary Jean (Butler) O' Connor
January 3, 1941 - April 28, 2019
Mary Jean Butler O'Connor was born on January 3, 1941 in Indianola, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma to Erdie Abram Butler and Myrtis S. Harper. She is a 1959 valedictorian graduate of McAlester High School, McAlester, Oklahoma. Following high school, she attended Southeastern State College (now University) in Durant, Oklahoma graduating with a AB degree in Education Literature in 1963. She taught...
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Naomi Mary Wallace
June 12, 1922 - April 26, 2019
Naomi Mary Wallace 96, entered into rest on April 26,2019 in Garland, Texas Naomi was born June 12,1922 in Philadelphia to parents Charles and Eveleen Quay. Naomi will be missed by many.
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Patricia Ann (Smayda) Jefferies
December 22, 1942 - April 26, 2019
Patricia Ann (Smayda) Jefferies, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 of congestive heart failure while hospitalized in Plano, Texas. Pat was born December 22, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph F. Smayda and Margaret K. (Maryo) Smayda. After graduation from Mayfield High School in 1960, she lived in Brownsville, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. Pat attended St. Louis University.
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Deranna Savannah Seiler
July 24, 1945 - April 21, 2019
Deranna Savannah Seiler was born July 24, 1945 in Dallas, TX to Finis William Davis and Juanita Savannah Davis, and entered the kingdom of heaven April 21, 2019 in Dallas, TX.
Deranna was an angel, a hero and a survivor and will always be remembered for her giving nature. She was an avid quilter, loved cooking for everyone, she loved gardening, reading and enjoyed listening to her Christian...
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Earl Keith Berry
December 14, 1934 - April 20, 2019
Earl Keith Berry,80 entered into rest on the night of April 20,2019. He was born on December 14, 1934 in Ardmore, OK to Samuel and Loli Berry. Earl served his country in the Navy and married Mrs. Shirley Tucker- Berry in 1940. Cremation services are entrusted to Eastgate Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time. in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Berry family.
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Miguel Arcangel Perez
May 8, 1940 - April 19, 2019
Miguel Arcangel Pérez Bauzá died on April 19, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Miguel was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, son of the late Jose M. Pérez Hernández and Josefa Bauzá Rolón. Miguel was an avid athlete in high school where he held the record for short distance track and long jump. His favorite sport was baseball (Yankees fan), he also loved cockfights, horse races, and boxing....
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Molly Fish
September 27, 1934 - April 16, 2019
Molly Fish, surrounded by family, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Freeman Heights Baptist Church, Garland, TX, with Rev. Larry Venable officiating.
Molly was born September 27, 1934, in Havana, Arkansas to Porter and Ratha Wiser. She was a star player on her high school basketball team and enjoyed...
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Frances Maxine Koeltzow
April 14, 2019
Frances Maxine Koeltzow (nee Hutchinson) has been my beautiful bride for 67 years. Fran and I met 70 years ago on the Tuscola County Teachers/Caro (Michigan)High School campus. Fran was a tall, slim red head, who was mature for her age. We started dating when Fran was17 and I was 18. When I was 19, I volunteered for the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. Shortly thereafter, I was assigned...
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Patricia Ann Pierce
May 12, 1930 - April 12, 2019
With great sadness, the family of Patricia Ann Pierce announces her passing, April 12, 2019, age 88. The memorial mass will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, May 10th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Richardson, Texas.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 68 years: Aidan Pierce; daughter Kathleen (Steven) Hoye; sister Mary Lou (Stephen) Nagy; daughter-in-law Penny Pierce; niece Kimberly ...
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Dorothy W. Jones
June 25, 1933 - April 10, 2019
Dorothy W. Jones was born on June 25, 1933 and went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca White of Burleson, Texas and her husband of 63 years Rex W. Jones. Her funeral service will be Monday April 15, 2019 at 10:00 am at Eastgate Funeral Home 1910 Eastgate Drive Garland, Texas 75041. She will be buried at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas...
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Bobolene Carole Nelson
February 28, 1932 - April 1, 2019
Bobbie Nelson, age 87 died peacefully and unexpectedly at Baylor Medical Center on April 1, 2019 with husband Bob, of 70 years holding her hand.
Bobbie was born in McCallsburg, Iowa to Ross and Charlotte Morris. Bobbie has one sister Charlene. Bob and Bobbie were married January 15, 1949 in McCallsburg, Iowa. They raised two daughters, Vicki and Diane in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They would later...
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Melton Prelow
November 2, 1945 - March 25, 2019
We are deeply saddened to share that Melton Prelow has passed away. Melton died on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 73. Melton was born November 2,1945 to E.C Prelow and Louvenia Prelow in Gooch Community Louisiana. Melton served proudly in the US Army.
He will be missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Eastgate Funeral Home on Saturday...
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Billie Ted Hoggatt
September 26, 1923 - March 23, 2019
Billie Ted Hoggatt, 95, passed away March 23, 2019, at Menard Manor in Menard, Texas. He was born Sept. 26, 1923, on a farm near Davilla, Milam County, Texas, to Myrtle Mandy (Johnson) and Theodore Eddis Hoggatt. Ted wrote the story of his early life in his own words in 2012 here: https://billieted.wordpress.com/ In this story he reminisces about how many family members - immediate, blended, and...
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Clara Bell LeFan
April 23, 1929 - March 18, 2019
Clara LeFan, born Clara Bell Rudolph, was born in the family home in Garland, TX on April 23, 1929. She graduated from Garland High School in 1946. Clara married Mac LeFan in 1951 and raised 4 children in Garland. She was a career homemaker extraordinaire. She lived in Garland for most of her life but also lived in Fredericksburg, TX and Edmond, OK. She passed from this life on March 18, 2019...
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Gaynell Lea Setliff
April 10, 1932 - March 17, 2019
Gaynell Lea Setliff passed away at home on March 17, 2019. She was 86 years old. She is survived by her children; Bobby, Patty and her husband Paul, Janis, Tara, Sandy and her husband Ryan, Jimmy and his wife Samantha, 6 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was so proud of each of her children and grandchildren and had special and loving relationships with her...
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Rudolph "Rudy" Ramirez Trevino
May 15, 1950 - March 16, 2019
RUDOLPH "RUDY" RAMIREZ TREVINO, 68, of Dallas Tx joined our Heavenly Father on March 16, 2019.
Rudy is survived by his 3 children Andrew (Lydia), Rudy Jr. (Teresa) & his only daughter Melissa. 11 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by Mother Mary Ramirez Trevino,siblings: Martin Perez Trevino, Margie Trevino, Marina Trevino, Daniel Trevino, Frank "Pancho" Trevino,...
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Mary Cathrine (Swenn) Ways
May 14, 1926 - March 14, 2019
Mary Cathrine (Swenn) Ways, 92, died peacefully in her Dallas, Texas home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born Mary Cathrine Swenn on May 14, 1926 in Follett, Texas and was raised on her parents' farm. After graduating from Follett High School, she moved to Wichita Falls, Texas where she graduated from Secretarial and Business School. She then moved to Dallas...
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Wanda L. McLaughlin
May 2, 1924 - March 10, 2019
Wanda McLaughlin 94, entered into rest on March 10,2019 in Garland, Texas. Wanda was born May 2,1924 to Aburey and LaPrelle Lewis.
Funeral Service will be held at Eastgate Funeral Home on March 14,2019 at 4:00 PM with a viewing an hour prior to service. Wanda's final resting place will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas on March 16,2019 at 10:00AM
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Charles "Red" Richard Rogers
March 9, 2019
Charles "Red" Richard Rogers of Mesquite, Texas passed into Our Lord's care on March 9, 2019 at the young age of 94. A native Texan, born in Slaton, Texas to Charles Bloodsworth Rogers and Levey Merintha Gore Rogers. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from R. L. Paschal High School.
Following graduation from high school, Red proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the South...
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Margie Lea Galle
April 10, 1933 - March 8, 2019
Margie "Marge" Lea Galle, 85, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, in Garland, TX. She was born at home in Silver Creek, MS on April 10, 1933, to Purvis Virgil Lea and Emma Myrtle Fugler Lea and was the second of four children. Marge graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS in 1951. She then attended Mississippi College where she met and eventually married Joseph E. Galle III on August...
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Janell King
December 28, 1950 - March 3, 2019
Jan King, 68 of Mesquite, TX passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Sunnyvale Tx. She was born December 28, 1950 and was a loving daughter to Richard and Ramona Reeves. She was born in Denton and raised there until moving to Kerrville, Tx where she attended Tivy High School. She married Sidney Robert
King Jr. on October 25, 1974. Jan is preceded in death by her father, Richard Reeves.
Jan...
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L. D. Carpenter, Jr.
February 12, 1947 - March 3, 2019
Lawrence Duke Carpenter Jr., was born on February 12, 1947 in Dallas, Texas. He went home to be with the LORD on Sunday morning, March 3, 2019 while at his home in Garland, Texas.
L.D. was husband to his beloved wife of fifty years, Christine Carpenter. They were married on February 7, 1969 in Garland, Texas at Northlake Baptist Church. L.D. and Christine were blessed with two children,...
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JAIME "JIM" SANCHEZ-MONTEALVO
November 28, 1919 - March 1, 2019
Jim Sanchez passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on Friday, March 1, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1919, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Nicolas Tolentino Sanchez and Dolores Montealvo Sanchez. He was the youngest of 10 children, having 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Following the death of his mother at a very young age, and because of the political instability in...
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Sherry Burke
November 12, 1946 - February 23, 2019
Sherry M. Burke, age 72, loving and caring mother, wife and devoted worker, friend and servant in her church, entered the presence of her Savior on February 23, 2019 after a long and courageous battle of 30 years with Parkinson's Disease.
Sherry was born on November 12, 1946 in Dallas, Texas the daughter of Paul L. and Betty Jo Matlock. She moved to Garland in 1950 and was a graduate of Garland...
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George Allen Ward
September 6, 1929 - February 19, 2019
On September 06, 1929 into life came George Allen Ward. The son of Mr. & Mrs. George Ward of Farmersville, LA. At the age of 89 years, George left us peacefully in his sleep and was received by Jesus into his eternal life on February 19, 2019.
In Dec 2013, he was preceded in death by Bernice Ward, his wife of 52 years. George was a baptized believer of our Lord and Savior..........Jesus...
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Ronald Frederick Hemmer
October 5, 1947 - February 19, 2019
Ronald Hemmer 10/5/47 – 2/19/19
In loving memory of Ronald Hemmer Sr, age 71. Born in Toms River NJ, he attended and graduated from North Texas University. Ronald then returned home and served as a police patrolman for 7 years in Island Heights NJ. During this time he also attended night school to earn a graduate degree in electrical engineering which led him to his 20+ year career as a NASA...
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Joe Brown Chesser
January 26, 1926 - February 18, 2019
Joe Brown Chesser of Dallas, Texas was called home to heaven February 18, 2019. It was 52 days following the loss of his bride of 68 years, Bonnie Chesser. Joe was born in Lockhart, Texas, January 26, 1926 to Jim Earl and Irene Brown Chesser. There were 5 children, James, Joe, Mary Lou, Patsy and Don. He spent his childhood on the family farm doing chores like milking cows, feeding chickens,...
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