Obituaries
Arville Pierce
Jan 4, 2014
Arville "Ed" Pierce, age 79, of Garland, Texas, passed away January 4, 2014 in Garland, Texas. He was born April 15, 1934 in Shannon, Georgia to Marshall and Lacy Pierce. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Pierce; son, John Michael Gundrum; parents, Marshall and Lacy Pierce; five brothers, Grady Pierce, Donald Pierce, Jerry Pierce, Arthel Pierce, and...
Theresa Ann Bishop
Jan 3, 2014
Theresa Ann (Beckler) Bishop passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 3, 2014 after battling cancer. Terri was born October 17, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Dallas, Texas and later made her home in Decatur, Texas with her late husband Joseph Bishop. Terri had a loving and Kind heart and was a friend to everyone. She...
Elsie Jean Bittle
Jan 3, 2014
Elsie Jean Bittle , 83, of Garland, TX. Elsie is survived by her nephews; John Harrison and wife Linda, Dan Mayes and wife Jeanne and Gene Mayes and wife Sandra, her niece Donna Brooks and husband Charles, numerous great- nephews, nieces and many friends, and her lifelong friend Homer B. Johnson. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband Aurel...
Trenton James Haynes
Jan 3, 2014
Trenton James Haynes of Wylie, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on January 3, 2014. Trenton was born on January 13, 2012 in Frisco, Texas to his parents Joshua and Jennifer Haynes. Trenton was diagnosed with Stage IV, high risk Neuroblastoma in January of 2013 and fought the courageous battle when declared cancer free in...
Edward Joseph Poltl
Jan 2, 2014
Edward Joseph Poltl, Jr, 70, of McKinney, Texas passed away January 2, 2014.Ed was born to the late Ted and Alice Poltl in Port Chester, NY July 23, 1943. He graduated from Delaware Valley High School after which he went into the Navy, where he served on the USS Northhampton. Ed married his soulmate, Shelba Jean Faulk, March 30, 1966....

Stanley Joe Rephan
Jan 2, 2014
Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., January 6, 2014, Eastgate Funeral Home.Graveside Service Tuesday January 7, 2014, Garland Memorial Park 1600 S. Garland Ave.,Garland, Texas 75040.
Edward Joseph Poltl
Jan 2, 2014
Edward Joseph Poltl, Jr, 70, of McKinney, Texas, passed away January 2, 2014.Ed was born to the late Ted and Alice Poltl in Port Chester, NY, July 23, 1943. He graduated from Milford High School after which he went into the Navy, where he served on the USS Northhampton. Ed married his soulmate, Shelba Jean Faulk, March 30, 1966. They...
Laura Eugenia Pierce
Jan 1, 2014
Laura Eugenia Pierce, age 79, of Garland, Texas, passed away January 1, 2014 in Garland, Texas. She was born September 7, 1934 in Aquilla, Texas to John and Ann White. Laura was preceded in death by her son, John Michael Gundrum; her parents, John and Ann White; and two brothers, John Charles White and Terry McDonald Robertson.She is survived by...
Don Scott
Jan 1, 2014
Donald Lyle Scott 63, He lifetime resident of Garland, Texas. He was a fabricator in the automotive field. He is survived by his loving wife Gina Scott, Son Robert Scott, daughter Donna Cruz and a granddaughter Abigail Cruz.
George Leonard Harris
Jan 1, 2014
George Leonard Harris, 69 , resident of Garland, Texas, a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.George, also known to his family as Lenny, was one of ten children born to his parents the late Edward William Francis Harris, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Marie (Watkins)Harris. He was born on May 21, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. where he spent his...
Grover Cleveland McElyea
Jan 1, 2014
Whether he was known as The Reverend Father Grover Cleveland McElyea, GC, Junior, Tex, or as to most, Father Mac, if you knew him, you loved him.and were loved by him. Father Mac died peacefully in the early hours of New Year's Day. A devout follower of our Lord Jesus Christ and retired Episcopal Priest, he is survived by his...
Dennis Clyde Adams
Dec 31, 2013
Dennis Clyde Adams, 64, of Garland, Texas, passed away December 31, 2013. Born September 30, 1949 to Wathan Juanita and Willie Clyde Adams in Dallas, Texas. Dennis is survived by his wife Melanie Adams, his children, Sarah and Cameron; his sister Janis Adams and her husband Marty Berkman, and their children Elizabeth and Harry.Dennis worked for Park Cities Presbyterian Church...
Susan Martha Dalager
Dec 31, 2013
Susan Martha Dalager, 63, of Parker, Texas passed away quietly, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 31, 2013. Susan was born to her parents, Hubert and Florence Rachuig on February 25, 1950 in Weslaco, Texas. She is survived by her husband Duane; sons Brent Dalager, Kirk (Laura) Dalager and Erik Dalager; siblings John (Karen) Oxner, Pam (Bob) Hobkirk...
Carol Jean Rowe
Dec 30, 2013
Carol Cooley Seeley Rowe, 85, of Dallas, Texas passed on peacefully December 30, 2013 surrounded by family. Born April 19, 1928 in Roundup, Montana, Carol spent her childhood on the Cooley Ranch where she made many cherished memories. After graduating Musselshell School in 1946, she attended the University of Montana. Carol married Calvin Seeley in 1948. Together they made their...
Billie Ruth Kelley
Dec 29, 2013
Billie Ruth Kelley was born near Westfield Texas in rural Harris County on April 29, 1924 to Blanche and John William Depenbrock. She married Herbert E Kelley on May 2, 1942 and they were married for over 50 years. She passed away December 29, 2013 in Richardson Texas and previously lived in Houston, Nacogdoches and Tyler.She was preceded in death...
Marie Tassin Blanda
Dec 27, 2013
Marie "Rena" Tassin Blanda, 93, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 in Texas. She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 31, 1920, to the late Sarah Marie Moreau and Weston Tassin. She was preceded in death by her brother Ward and two sisters Anna Mae and Joan. Marie married the late Cassimo Blanda on November...
Dianna Lynn Strickland
Dec 27, 2013
Dianna Lynn Strickland 54, of McKinney, Texas passed away on December 27, 2013 in McKinney, Texas. She was born on September 14, 1959 in Garland, Texas to parents Robert Lee Strickland and La Christa Lee Ingle. She grew up in McKinney, Texas and attended McKinney High School where she was a cheerleader. She followed many paths in life. She was...
Lois L. McKeever
Dec 25, 2013
Lois McKeever passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at the home of her daughter in Garland, Texas. She was born Lois Lucille Sullivan to Albert and Mable Sullivan on July the 11th 1944 in Meridan, Texas. Her parents preceded her in death as well as her baby brother, Billy and her husband Joe.All of her working life Lois enjoyed her...
Stephen Martin Waggoner
Dec 24, 2013
Stephen Martin "Caddell" Waggoner, Jr., 42, of Anna, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2013, Christmas Eve. He was born on April 11, 1971 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Stephen Martin and Brenda Taylor Waggoner. Stephen was a Truck Driver in the Trucking Industry. He also served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Waggoner was...
Freddie Don Howard
Dec 23, 2013
Freddie Don Howard, age 46, passed away December 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. He was born November 6, 1967 in Snyder, Texas to Don and Jessie Howard.Freddie was a 1986 graduate of Snyder High School. He was retired from the City of Garland after twenty years of service. Freddie was an ordained deacon and attended the First Baptist Church of...