Obituaries
Georgia Ann Martin
Jan 11, 2014
Georgia Ann Martin was born in Roxton, Texas on December 24, 1941. She passed away on January 11, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Funeral Services will be held January 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Eastgate Funeral Home, Garland, Texas. Officiating the service will be Reverend Buist Wilson a dear friend.Georgia was survived by children: Teri Hansen, Laura Cornelison and husband Mark,...
Patrick Quentin Riley
Jan 11, 2014
Patrick Riley passed away suddenly on January 11th, 2014 at his home in McKinney, Texas. Pat was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and spent his earlier years there and in Pasadena, California. In 1974, his family of eight (five brothers and a sister) moved to the Dallas area, a place he'd call home for nearly four decades. Pat graduated from...
Judith Dian Weast-Vaught
Jan 11, 2014
Memorrial Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday January 26, 2014. Eastgate Funeral Home.
Alfred E. Jesse
Jan 10, 2014
In Loving Memory Alfred E. Jesse October 25, 1924 - January 10, 2014 Alfred E. Jesse was born in Eden, Texas on October 25, 1924 to Richard and Rosa Jesse.The family bought a ranch when Al was six years old. Al grew up learning how to farm and ranch. Al was the first member to be baptized in the "new"...
Darlene Mary Long
Jan 9, 2014
Born in Coffeyville, KS to Frank and Pauline Wood. She was married to John Long and was survived by her children Lisa Magee (her husband Dan); Rena Boyles; Mike Burnett (his wife Jill); Toni Burnett; Patricia Smith; Allan Yeaber; Keith Long; Vicki Long; Terri LaManna (her husband Perry); Sherry Long and Melanie Howard (her husband Shawn). She is also survived...
Samuel Monroe Sandlin
Jan 8, 2014
Samuel Monroe Sandlin, 66, of Princeton, Texas died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from complications with pneumonia. He was surrounded by his family. Sam was born to his parents, Ned and Clara Sandlin on September 9, 1947. He was raised in McKinney, Texas. Sam worked in the pool industry for 30 years and was the best in Collin County. He was...
Dorothy Gladys Hellmig Melville
Jan 7, 2014
Dorothy Gladys Hellmig Melville, 92, of Garland, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2014 of natural causes at Richardson Methodist Hospital.The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on January 13, 2014 at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. The Dr. Gary Singleton of The Heights will be officiating and assisted by the Rev. John Palmer. Visitation will...
Ronald Robert Gibbs
Jan 4, 2014
Ronald Robert Gibbs, 83 of Rowlett, Texas was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Tree of Life Lutheran Church. Ronald is survived by his wife Patty, daughter Cindy Chapa and fianc Ken, son David Gibbs and wife Vicki, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.The interment will be Friday January 10, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the DFW...
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...