Obituaries
Ignacio Morales-Gonzalez
Jul 3, 2016
Memorial Service10:00AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 EastgateFuneral Home Chapel 1910 Eastgate Dr Garland, Texas 75041
Howard Childress Light
Jun 30, 2016
After a brave 16-year battle with prostate cancer, the Lord called Howard Childress Light home on Thursday, June 30th 2016. Howard was born June 16, 1932 to Herman W. Light and Myra Hart Light near Gilmer Texas. He was a middle child of eight children.After graduating from Union Hill High School, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during...
Elizabeth Harwood Pratley
Jun 30, 2016
Elizabeth H. Pratley passed away on June 30, 2016 in Plano, Texas at the age of 80.
Elizabeth was born in Boston, Mass. on March 5, 1936 to her late parents Dr. Cecil G. Dunn and Lois B. Dunn. Her family lived in New England and Florida in her youth. She was adventurous, enjoyed traveling and was always interested in...
Jennifer Lee Williams
Jun 27, 2016
DALLAS – Jennifer Lee Kimmer Williams, 43, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Parkland Hospital. Jennifer was born on January 19, 1973 in Dallas Texas. She graduated from Bryan Adam High School in Dallas Texas. Service will be July 9th at 2:00pm. Eastgate Funeral Home, Garland TX. Jennifer was preceded in death by her father Edward Lee Kimmer....
James Grant Layton
Jun 26, 2016
At age 92, James Grant Layton, went to be with our Lord when he passed away June 26, 2016 in Dallas, TX. “Red” as he was known by his friends, was born in Roxton, TX, February 9, 1924. He was an active member at St. John’s Episcopal Church as an usher and involved in the men’s groups and other activities...
Renee Louise Erbert Nix
Jun 26, 2016
Renee Louise Erbert Nix, was born December 2nd, 1956 in Great Bend, Kansas. When she was 12 years old she moved to Lewisville, Texas with her parents, she was the first girl and fourth oldest of her siblings: Richard, Kenneth, Michael, Rachelle, John, Duane and Rhonda. She graduated from high school in Lewisville and worked for the Lewisville Police Department...
Dustin Wayne Dean
Jun 25, 2016
Dustin is survived by his
Godparents Gary and Betty Gibson
Dad Harold Dean and Stepmom Heather Knox
Stepdad Jason Kennedy
Sister’s Destiny Dean, Katlin Kennedy
Brother’s Jason Kennedy Jr, Mathew Dean, Tanner Dean, Wesley Forgey
Grandparents Larry and Kathy LeMasters, Harold and Valerie Dean
Preceded in death by his Mother Lesley Kennedy
Morris Lee Gentry
Jun 25, 2016
Morris Lee Gentry, 68, Of Royse City, TX. passed away June 25, 2016. Morris L. Gentry was born on July 3, 1947 in Dallas, TX. to Orville Albert and Nannie Frances (Blankenship) Gentry. He is Survived by his Loving wife; Patti Gentry of Royse City, TX. Children; Michelle & Byron Smith of Edgewood, Cristy & Christopher Jennings of Royse City,...
Betty S. Wrotan
Jun 23, 2016
Betty S. Wrotan, 95 of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, June 23, 2016. Born August 23,1920, in Hobart, Oklahoma. Betty completed her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at Lamar University and taught second grade for 20 yrs at Tyrrell Park Elementary in the South Park School District, Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Lucas Eathen Barnes
Jun 20, 2016
Our beautiful son Lucas E Barnes of McKinney TX, took his own life in the early morning hours of Monday, June 20th. He was 23 years old. Luke is survived by his mother & step father, Winnie and Chris Lowder of McKinney, TX, sister Emily (McKinney, TX), two step brothers, Zachary Lowder (Philadelphia, PA), Adam Lowder (New York, NY), grandmothers,...
Gerald Christian Knudsen
Jun 17, 2016
KNUDSEN, Gerald Christian GARLAND: Gerald Christian Knudsen, husband, father, grandfather, friend and successful entrepreneur passedaway peacefully at the side of his loving wife, Amanda, on Friday, June 17, 2016. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A celebration of his life will be held at the Charles W Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, TX on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:00...
Shirley Jean Michie
Jun 17, 2016
Shirley Jean Michie passed away Friday, June 17th at her home in Garland after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, May 23rd, at First Baptist Church of Garland, 801 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040. The family will greet visitors from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, June 22 at Eastgate Funeral Home,...
Rufus Hutchen Edwards
Jun 14, 2016
Rufus Hutchen “Hutch” Edwards Jr., 81, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home in McKinney after a battling a long illness. Born in Rose Hill, North Carolina, the son of Rufus Hutchen and Gertrude (Casteen) Edwards, he lived most of his childhood there and in neighboring Chinquapin.No stranger to hard work, Hutch harvested tobacco on nearby fields at a...
Sallie Rae Ritcheson Riddles
Jun 13, 2016
Sallie Rae (Green) Ritcheson Riddles died at her home in Murphy, Texas on June 13, 2016. She was 78 years old. Sallie was born August 9, 1937 in Uvalde, Texas to George Athel Green, Jr. and Mary Louise (Jackson) Green. Orphaned as a child, she was given a home and loving family by “Dad” and “Mom,” John Plath Green and...

San Jean Brown
Jun 7, 2016
San Jean Brown passed away on June 7, 2016 in Sherman, Texas at the age of 87. Known as “Sandy” to family and friends and “Nana” to grandchildren.
Sandy was proceeded in death by her husband Thomas Flea Brown who passed away February 24th of this year. She is survived by her Brother, Wilmer Dean Wheeler of Tishomingo, children, Deborah...
Jonathan Wayne Bonds
Jun 6, 2016
Jonathan Wayne Bonds, Jr., age 45 of Sachse, TX, passed away on June 6, 2016 in Plano, TX. He was born on February 6, 1971 in Somers Point, NJ to Jonathan Wayne & Joyce Diane (Wagner) Bonds, Sr. He graduated from Durant High School (Durant, Ok) class of 1989.Jonathan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety andHealth from Southeastern Oklahoma...

Terry Lee Duckworth
Jun 5, 2016
Terry Lee Duckworth, age 57 of Rowlett, TX, passed away on June 5, 2016 in Garland, TX. He was born on June 26, 1958 in Dallas, TX to Jessie Lee and Neva Joyce (Rowan) Duckworth. Terry worked as a heavy equipment operator, enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Baptist faith.
Terry is survived by his daughter, Chelsi Duckworth; son,...
Charles Lester Smith
Jun 5, 2016
Charles Lester Smith, 69, departed this earthly life for an eternal home with his heavenly father on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Baylor Hospital Garland. Charles was born November 6, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas to Walter Lawrence Smith and Fannie Mae Eldridge Smith and had two brothers and a sister. He attended Hammond Elementary, Blackshear Junior High and Central...
Olive Jean Sanchez
Jun 5, 2016
***********************************************************************************************Olive "Jean" Sanchez of Dallas, Texas passed away at home peacefully on June 5, 2016 at the age of 87. Jean was born andraised in Great Bend, Kansas andafter graduating high school she studied to be a court reporter. In 1952 she married Domingo T. "Joe" Sanchez of Peabody, Kansas and put her career on hold while she raised their...
Alexander James Stathakos
Jun 5, 2016
Alexander James Stathakos was born on September 2, 1924 and passed away on June 5, 2016. He is survived by his sons Chris and Phillip Stathakos, daughter-in-law Cindy Stathakos, and grandchildren Robert, Jessica, Alex and Zach.
Alex was a man of many interests. Besides the love and passion he had for his family, he enjoyed photography, history, art, the Dallas...