Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas

Jerri Poff

Mar 30, 2025

Jerri Nell Poff (Warren), born on July 6, 1944, in Roaring Springs, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Wills Point, Texas, at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with FTD. A dedicated psychotherapist, Jerri made significant contributions to the mental health field, positively impacting the lives of many throughout her forty-plus-year career.

An avid...

Milton Jackson

Mar 29, 2025

Milton E. Jackson Jr., born on March 30, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted follower of Christ, Milton dedicated his life to his faith and community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eva Jackson, and his children, Darrell Jackson, Vickie Jackson Rhoades, and daughter-in-law Kimberley Jackson. Milton...

Carolyn Sipes

Mar 28, 2025

Carolyn Diane Sipes was born on the 13th of April 1962 to parents Bob and Christine Wood, and departed us to go home to the Lord on March the

28th, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband Danny Sipes, her father Bob

Wood, and her brother Craig Wood.

She is survived by her son Colton Sipes, Mother Christine...

Rodney G. Price

Mar 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rodney G. Price

August 1, 1950 - March 28, 2025

Rodney G. Price, a loving husband, father, Papa, and Vietnam War veteran, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Brownfield, Texas, on August 1, 1950, Rodney spent much of his life in East Texas. He met Lori, the love of his...

Derek Trammell

Mar 27, 2025

Derek Paul Trammell was born June 6, 1980, in Dallas Texas. He lived in far northwest Dallas on Park Lane.

Derek attended Herbert Marcus Elementary School and Longfellow Middle School. He graduated from W T White high school and later from Texas Tech University. He possessed a high work ethic.

After graduating Derek went to South Korea to teach...

James Green

Mar 25, 2025

James Clifton "Cliff" Green, born on August 13, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2025, in Sunnyvale, Texas, at the age of 72. A dedicated Fire System Inspector in the fire protection systems industry, Cliff dedicated his career to ensuring the safety of countless lives and properties. After retiring, he enjoyed a cherished life filled with...

Saleta Welch

Mar 25, 2025

Saleta May Prince Welch was born on March 18, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia. She went home to heaven on March 25, 2025, a week after her 93rd birthday. Today she is rejoicing with Jesus whom she faithfully served throughout her life.

Saleta grew up in a Christian home and put her faith in Jesus as a child. She was the middle...

Jalen Washington

Mar 24, 2025

Obituary forthcoming



In Loving Memory of Jalen Wayne Washington

September 23, 1997- March 24th, 2025

On March 24th 2025, Jalen Wayne Washington transitioned from this earthly life and gained his wings. He was greeted in heaven by his beloved grandparents, Elver and Doris Calahan Sr., and Ronald Jackson, who preceded him in death.

Jalen leaves behind a...

Peggy Murr

Mar 24, 2025

Obituary forthcoming

Aleyamma Thomas

Mar 23, 2025

Aleyamma Thomas (Ammal) was born on November 29, 1937 in Thiruvalla, India as the 3rd of 7 children to the late C.M. Daniel and Mariamma Daniel. She grew up in a very strict, traditional Jacobite family which taught her how to respect God and be disciplined in her Christian walk. Ammal completed her high school education in Thiruvalla and her...

Mickey Hardy

Mar 23, 2025

Mickey Windell Hardy was born in Hollis, Oklahoma on November 4th, 1935 to Alba Hardy and Ruth Hardy.

He passed away March 23rd, 2025 in Heath, Texas. At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served 2 years and 6 months.

At age 21 he married Thelma Hardy on December 21st, 1956 in Dallas, Texas. To this...

Judy Preston

Mar 22, 2025

Judy Carol Preston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 24, 1950, in Longview, Texas eventually settling in Royse City. Judy lived for her family, embracing the titles of wife, mom, and Nonnie with immense pride. Her faith in the Lord was a cornerstone in her life,...

Evelyn Tapley

Mar 22, 2025

Our dearest Evelyn Jackson Tapley, age 92, left this world to be with her Lord Jesus on March 22, 2025. She was a sweet and caring person. She was the heart and soul of our family and will be so deeply missed.

Evelyn was a faithful servant of God and a loyal member of Galloway Avenue Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas.

She...

Casimiro Martinez

Mar 19, 2025

Casimiro Martinez Sr., of Terrell, Texas, passed away on March 19,2025 at the age of 96. Casimiro was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend. He was known for his warm heart, sense of humor, and his love for the outdoors. Casimiro especially loved fishing, gardening, and going to the Casino. He also enjoyed telling old stories from...

Sharon McDaniel

Mar 18, 2025

Sharen McDaniel, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister & beloved friend, passed away at the age of 78 in her home March 18th.

She was born on August 3, 1946 in St. Louis Missouri, and later moved to Dallas as a child.

Sharen was the proud mother of five dauthers: Angela, Rhonda, Melissa, Twana & Jamie. Her family...

Earnest Wilbanks

Mar 18, 2025

Earnest Hugh Wilbanks, Earnie to family and friends, was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 17, 1944 to Chester Hugh Wilbanks and Dorothy Dyer Wilbanks. He lived in Frost, Texas for many years attending Frost Elementary School. The family moved to Dallas and then eventually to Mesquite where he graduated in 1962 and left for the Air Force where he...

Patricia Morris

Mar 16, 2025

Patricia Lorene Morris, age 69, was born on April 3rd, 1955. She passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2025.

She was preceded by her mother, Carol Jean Morris, and father Jimmy Vernon Morris.

She is survived by her brothers Tommy Morris and David Morris. Son Jason Dixon. Grandchildren Justin Dixon, Kelsie Stuart, Kyle Walker, Kayla Dixon, and Peyton Dixon....

Betty Beard

Mar 14, 2025

Betty Verleen (Michel) Beard, born on June 28, 1931, in Valliant, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 93. Betty's life was a testament to kindness and love. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Beard; her son, Michel Beard; her daughter-in-law, Beth Beard; her sister, Weibua Hardeman; and her grandchildren, Katy...

Scott Robinson

Mar 14, 2025

Scott Wendell Robinson, born on November 8, 1955, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a beloved husband of 33 years to Jo Anne Robinson, and a proud father to his sons, Scott Robinson Jr, Robert Forbes, Timothy Robinson, and his daughter, Tiffany (Robinson) Arend. Scott was also a cherished father-in-law to Lauren...

Francis Kanayo

Mar 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Mr. Francis Omachonu Kanayo, on March 13, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on May 6, 1963 in Makurdi, Nigeria and moved to the United States in 1987. In 2012, Francis married...