Obituaries
Nancy Sue Ashmore
Sep 16, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Nancy (Sue) Ashmore, of Garland, Texas, on September 16, 2021 following a battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by family and dedicated loved ones. Sue was born on February 3, 1944 in the small town of Quanah, Texas to...
Alejandro Trevino
Sep 16, 2021
Our father, Alejandro Trevino, 60, passed away on September 16, 2021 at 5:51 p.m. Alejandro was born on July 20, 1961 to Angel Trevino and Celia Rivera-Trevino in Brownsville, Tx.He is survived by his children, Alejandro Jr. Trevino, Virginia Ann Trevino-Mancera, Charles Trevino, Priscilla Ann Trevino and Debbie Ann Trevino. He was the eldest of his siblings and is survived...
Alejandra "Alex" N Ryan
Sep 15, 2021
On September 14, 2021 the spirit of our beloved Alejandra N Ryan transitioned from her earthly body onto her next journey. Alex had an energy that was contagious, a fierceness for her family and loved ones that was unmatched. She was a beautiful soul, generous friend and uplifting human. She fought for what she knew was right, just, and true....
Glenda S Spurlock
Sep 14, 2021
Glenda Sue (Dyer) Spurlock was born in Dallas, Texas on July 20th, 1951. She was incredibly proud of her "Born in Big D" status since she was the first in her family to be born in Texas. Glenda grew up in Garland and lived there her entire life. She met Ronnie Spurlock at South Garland High School and kept her...
Walterine Hollingsworth Sharp
Sep 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Walterine Hollingsworth Sharp passed away peacefully at home in Copeville, Texas at the age of 82.She was born in Sherman, Texas to Asa Kenneth Hollingsworth and Vera Clara McCarley Hollingsworth on March 9, 1939. She graduated from Abilene Christian High School and attended some courses at Abilene Christian College. She married Jerry Dan Slocum in...
Dion A Duronio
Sep 14, 2021
Dion A. Duronio, age 58, of Sachse, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Richardson, Texas. He was born on July 15, 1963 in Buffalo, New York to Albert Duronio and Irene Duronio. Dion graduated from West Seneca West in 1981. He married the love of his life, Beverly R. Duronio, in Buffalo, New York on June 19,...
Norma Jean Orr
Sep 13, 2021
Norma Jean Orr, 79, of Garland, TX passed away September 13th, 2021. She was born October 18th, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA to Homer and Christine Bell. Norma is preceded in death by her husband James Orr, her two parents, and sister, Dovie Wigley. She is survived by two sons Rickey Orr and wife, Vonnie and Burney Orr; Three daughters,...
Emily Williams
Sep 13, 2021
Emily Williams was born on September 25, 1931 in Flint, Texas to parents Claude and Lula Allen. Emily Williams passed away on September 13, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Emily grew up in Flint, Texas where she met the love of her life, Charles Williams when she was 17 years old. Emily had five kids, Mike, Sammy, Gary, Debbie and Joe....
Magan Marsha Chappell
Sep 11, 2021
Magan Marsha Chappell n. Wilson of Anna, TX passed away on September 11, 2021. She was born to Larry and Kathy Wilson, formerly of Celina, on August 17, 1976 in Irving. Magan graduated from Celina High School in 1995, going on to earn two Associates of Arts Magna Cum Laude from Pikes Peak Community College. Magan volunteered with Operation Homefront...
Tamara "Tami" Edwards Witt
Sep 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say Tami Edwards Witt has left this world to be with her Lord and Savior. She fought health problems for many years but remained strong until the end. Her heart just gave up. Anyone who knew her will always remember her smile and her wonderful voice. She touched so many lives with her...
Blaine F. Leist
Sep 11, 2021
Blaine Francis Leist passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born on February 12, 1951 to Bruce and Patricia Leist in Phoenix, Arizona. He studied communications and journalism at New Mexico State University and later took several MBA classes at SMU. Blaine married Nelda Good Tucker on October 13, 2002.Blaine's work experience was quite...
Leathell McKinley "Kenny" Graves
Sep 10, 2021
On Friday, September 10, 2021, our beloved son and brother, Leathell McKinley Graves, passed away at the age of 61.He was affectionately known as "Ken" or "Kenny." Kenny was born on July 15, 1960 to the late Eugene L. Graves and Willie Mae Graves in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Hazelwood Central High School, Florissant Valley Community College, and the...
Erin Taylor
Sep 10, 2021
Erin Elizabeth Cook Taylor, 37, of Josephine, Texas was called home abruptly to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2021. Erin's life may have been cut short, but she touched the hearts of many while she was with us. Erin was born in Garland, Texas on October 14, 1983; to David Bruce Cook and Mary Ann...
Donald Eugene Parks
Sep 9, 2021
Donald Eugene Parks, lovingly known as Eugene, was born on April 7, 1949 in Junction, Texas to Alex Eiler Parks and Lenora Inez (Lacey) Parks, and he passed away suddenly on September 9, 2021 in McKinney, Texas. Eugene loved being outdoors and hunting and fishing. He always had stories to tell, and he would go above and beyond to help...
Cletus Lee Gildon
Sep 9, 2021
Cletus was born on February 26, 1957, in Joliet, IL to Mildred Gildon. He was a resident of Joliet, Illinois and graduated from Joliet East High School. Shortly thereafter, he joined the military (US Army) in September of 1975 and completed his tour of duty with honors in September of 1978. He was stationed at Fort Ord in California and...
Danny Smith
Sep 8, 2021
Danny Roy Smith, age 62, of Princeton, Texas passed away on September 8, 2021, at his home with family. He was born November 27, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Roy Smith and Anne (Ellsworth) Smith. Danny married Starla Smith on April 3, 1989, in Sherman, Texas. They were together for 37 years. Danny lived in Princeton for over 40...
Charles W Wheat
Sep 8, 2021
Charles was born on May 25, 1928 and passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.Charles was a resident of Garland, Texas.
David Lee Thompson
Sep 6, 2021
David Lee Thompson was born on April 13, 1946, in Matador, Texas, to Charlie Manly and Ruby Jane Spears Thompson. If you knew David, you knew him to be an extremely hard worker and servant of others, which was truly his nature from a young age. Growing up in west Texas, he was taught that hard work and service were...
Christopher B. Valentine
Sep 5, 2021
Christopher B. Valentine, Sr. was born on February 10, 1972, in Dallas Texas to Rose Robertson. He went to be with his Savior on September 5, 2021, in Dallas Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rose. He is survived in life by his wife Shalene and their 3 children Chris, Susie and Leslie Valentine, sister Carla Robertson...
Carl Dwayne Lusk
Sep 3, 2021
Dwayne Lusk, age 76, passed from this life to the Presence of Jesus on September 3, 2021. Dwayne was born in Wolfe City, Texas in a small home to James David Lusk and Margie Lee Warwick Lusk. He was raised around the Wolfe City and Greenville, Texas area until moving to Garland, Texas after graduating from Greenville HS in 1962....
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