Brooks, Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors

12/13/2024

https://www.brookssterlinggarrett.com/obituary/reverend-howard-matlock-sr

Reverend Howard L. Matlock, Sr, was born February 9, 1949 to the late Fred Matlock and Naomi Mackey Matlock in Whitehouse, Texas. Howard attended Stanton Grade School and graduated Whitehouse High School in 1967.He was given nick name the King by his fellow classmates. He served his country in the

11/29/2024

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Born and raised in Gilmer, Texas to a Christian household lead by parents,Elberta King and John Noble King, Mable accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at her earliest opportunity, and she stayed faithful all the days of her life.Her church home for many years was Gees Memorial Church COGIC

11/22/2024

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BARBARA BOB ANN HENDRICKS WAS BORN TO HULENE AND CHARLES HENDRICKS, SR. ON AUGUST 23, 1953 IN CHANDLER, TEXAS. SHE ATTENDED CHANDLER, BROWNSBORO, AND VAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. GROWING UP IN CHANDLER, SHE WAS A LIFELONG MEMBER OF MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR. IF YOU KNEW

11/22/2024

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Mae Bell Kirby was born July 20, 1934 to Nathaniel Johnson and Elnora Johnson in Fairfield, Stratton Plantation Arkansas. During this era, sharecropping and picking cotton was king. Mae Bell attended Corbin School part time and worked in the fields during harvest season. She confessed Christ at an e...

11/09/2024

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing into eternity of Gloria Hernandez Espinoza on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from a sudden cardiac arrest. Gloria was the center of her home, the pillar of the family and the sound of her contagious laughter will be missed by all.

11/01/2024

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Sammy David Shamlin, Sr. was born June 25, 1946 to Sandy Shamlin and Willie Frances Davis Shamlin in Canton, Texas. He attended public schools in Canton. On January 7, 1977 he united with Gyvorn Person. To this union two children were born. He was a member of Lindale Church of

10/31/2024

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Fannie Mae Thompson- Donnell, born on July 24, 1934, to the late Will Thompson and Pearl James-Thompson in Grapeland, Texas, was the ninth child out of eleven children. She married the late Riggen Donnell, Sr. on October 5, 1953, and in this union eight beautiful children were born. From a

10/23/2024

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Anthony Charles Coleman, born January 22, 1969, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Alzora Coleman Faucette and Haywood Faucette, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Anthony accepted Christ at an early age and became a dedicated member of the Rising Star Church of God in Christ, Fort Worth,

10/23/2024

https://www.brookssterlinggarrett.com/obituary/naomi-brown

Naomi Conner Brown was born on August 25, 1931 in Dundee, MS to the late Mattie O. Smith and Jimmy Conner. Naomi was raised by her mother and Step-Father Jefferson Shannon in Dundee, MS along with seven of her nine siblings from that union. Naomi also had loving relationships with

10/20/2024

10/17/2024

https://www.brookssterlinggarrett.com/obituary/arnold-williams

Arnold Wayne Williams was born on November 23,1958 to Mr. James Taylor and Ms. Barbara Louise Williams in Longview, Texas. In 1969, his mother and stepfather, Evangelist Acie Lee Chambers, moved to Chandler, Texas. As a child, he enjoyed helping people and being the big brother to his twin sisters

10/11/2024

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Major Leon Harris was born on January 17, 1935 to Lemit Harris and Maggie Lee Carter Harris in Minden, Louisiana. Major was united in Holy Matrimony on December 28, 1998 to Betty Conner. He was preceded in death by his brother George Harris and son Melvin Handbur. Major leaves to

09/20/2024

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Brenda Gail Juwari was born November 30, 1955, in Longview, TX. To Mr. Jerry McGee and Christine Merrill. She is the eldest of seven brothers and sisters. She received her formal education in the Gladewater Public School District and graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1975. After high school,....

09/13/2024

Celebrating the Life of ‘Freddie Lee Hughes’

09/12/2024

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Freddie Lee Hughes was born July 13 th , 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the first of six children born to Fred and Geneva Hughes-Cason. Both parents, grandparents, 2 brothersWillard Cason and Arthur Cason 1 sister Dorothy Cason Reeves preceded him death. At an early age, Freddie confessed

09/06/2024

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Effie Jean Cooks Cofer was born on February 9, 1944, to the late Elbert and Jewell Hampton Cooks. She attended Jackson Elementary, T.J. Austin Elementary and graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School class of 1964. Effie Jean gave her life to the Lord in her youth, while living in