Local Mesquite, Texas Obituaries

Jul 14, 2026

Evangelist Waricka Deshun Session was born to the union of the late

Faye Doris Walker and Johnny Hubbard, on January 10, 1975, in

Dallas, Texas. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, she entered into “Eternal

Rest”.

Waricka is a graduate of Jacksonville High School, Class of 1993. She

attended Tyler Junior College Nursing Program.

Waricka accepted Christ at an early age. She was ordained as an

Evangelist in...

Jul 12, 2026

Vondella Yvette Rogers was born on May 5, 1966, in Terrell, Texas to the parents of Fannie Rogers and Johnny Rogers.

Yvette graduated from Edgewood High School. She later earned her degree as a Teacher at Texas A&M University in 2009. She is currently a dedicated employee of Frederick Douglas Elementary. Yvette is a member of True Believers Baptist Church.

Yvette and...

Jun 29, 2026

Jun 11, 2026

Mathias “Mat” Akeem Omari, age 36, passed away on June 11, 2026, surrounded by friends and family who love him dearly. Mat was born to Eva (Thrower) Williams and John Omari in Dallas, Texas, on September 14, 1989.

Mat was a passionate lover of music, a true connoisseur of sound, and a Drake enthusiast who proudly represented the “Nawf” of Dallas...

Jun 4, 2026

Ruth Elaine Singleton Batiste was born September 13, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK to her loving father and doting mother. She was the eldest of four children.

When Elaine was 6 years old, her dad’s career took the family to Falls Church, VA. She spoke fondly of her memories in the Washington DC area. The cherry blossoms in spring and family...

May 26, 2026

In Loving Memory ofLeonard Earl “Bubba D” Adkins Jr.August 13, 1938 – May 26, 2026



Leonard Earl “Bubba D” Adkins Jr., age 87, received his wings and was peacefully called home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.



Leonard was born on August 13, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to Leonard Adkins Sr. and Eula Mae Glenn Adkins, who preceded him...

May 16, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

Brittany Donella’ Washington, a beloved daughter, mother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, to Regina Dehoney.



From a young age, Brittany was known for her intelligence, vibrant spirit, and love of poetry. She brought joy and laughter to those around her and carried a natural curiosity and creativity...

Mar 23, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

Elnora Cole Stafford, 96, of Garland TX, passed away on Monday February 2 nd , 2026,

peacefully and surrounded by loved ones.

Elnora was born on June 23, 1929, in Clarksville, TX to Herschel Cole and Helen Bush.

As a young adult she was a talented seamstress and took pride in her skill and the

quality of her work.

She and the family moved to...

Jan 29, 2026

Larry (Giv) Givens was born on March 8, 1958, in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, to Earl Marshall Givens and Carrie Lee Mathis Givens. He received his public education in Garland ISD and graduated from Garland High School with the Class of 1976.

Larry was a hardworking man and a true jack of all trades. With more than 40 years of experience,...

Jan 23, 2026

June A. Cloyd, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt passed away on Friday January 23, 2026 in her

home in Mesquite, Texas. She was born on January 25,1962 Dallas Texas, in 1962 to the parentage of

the late James and Gertha L. Harrison.

June was a 1980 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School and attended El Centro College in Dallas Texas. She

worked...

Jan 12, 2026

Catherine Louise King was born January 14, 1951 to her parents Bennie R. King and Emma

Kate King of Nevada, TX. Within that union was born 13 children and 2 adopted children.

Catherine graduated from W.H. Adamson High School in 1969 and continued her education at

Los Angeles Junior College, OIC Trade School, and Westwood College. In 1975, Catherine

began her career with Blue...

Jan 11, 2026

James William "Stixx" Pollard Jr. entered the world on March 1, 1966, to the parentage of Jearline Finley and James W. Pollard, Sr. in Dallas, Texas. He was a 1985 graduate of Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland Tx. James was fortunate to have been reared in a loving, supportive, blended family that included his mom, grandmother, uncle, aunt, sister...

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Ocean Jade Randall was a mother of two, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend to many.Ocean had many loves in life, which includes spending time with her children, her nieces, her family, her sisters and parents, families and many many countless friends. There is not a life that she did not touch that left with a smile...

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Horace was born on January 17, 1969, to the parentage of Billy Ray Lyons and Debra Wright Lyons of

Wills Point.

He was introduced to the Christian faith at an early age. He was raised in St. Mark C.M.E. in his early

years. Later, he attended True Believers of Wills Point, Tx. He graduated from Wills Point High School in

1987. He played basketball...

Dec 14, 2025

Darlene Snow was born December 6,1953 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Imogene Archibeque and Charles Snow. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Snow and her sister Patricia Hopkins. She was the oldest of 7 brothers and sisters. Darlene is survived by 2 daughter’s Saundra Reedy, Nicole Reedy and 5 grandchildren Stephanie Graves-Connell, Rebecca Parfitt, Jason Moore, Jessica Graves...

Dec 6, 2025

Don Wayne Davis was born on November 11, 1955, in Memphis, Texas, to Vincent Davis and Mae Bell Jackson, who preceded him in death. He was the youngest son of fifteen children—nine brothers and six sisters—and was cherished deeply by his large and loving family.

Don was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles Davis, Clyde Davis, Roy Davis, Walter...