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

Patricia Major

Jun 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Patricia Major (1958-2024)

Patricia Major, a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, passed away on June 25th, 2024, at the age of 66. She was born on January 29th, 1958. Patricia's warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, David Major, with whom...

La Law

Jun 25, 2024

In Our Hearts Forever....

La Joe Law was born on September 17, 1935 and went to Heaven on June 25, 2024 at 88 years young. Pop was born in Whitney, Texas (at the bottom of the bluff where Lake Whitney is now before it was a lake) parents were Frank and Imogene Law.

He met the love of his...

Virginia Smothers

Jun 24, 2024

Virginia Smothers, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Margaret Ford; her siblings, Wally Ford and Betty Rouch; and her loving husband of 25 years, Donald Smothers.

Virginia loved her family - most especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren - the...

Frances Fleming

Jun 23, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the upcoming celebration of the life of Frances Janelle Fleming. Born on September 11, 1933, in Blue Ridge, TX, Janelle passed away on June 23, 2024, at her home in Grapevine, TX, surrounded by her loving family.

Janelle was a dedicated mother to her daughter Tammie Sisco and son Randy Fleming, and a...

Eddie Johnson

Jun 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eddie Lynn Johnson, who left us on June 23, 2024, at the age of 69. Eddie was born on October 2, 1954, and lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service.

Eddie was the second youngest of four siblings. The bond between them remained strong throughout his life.

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Thomas Graves

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas Ray Graves passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at the age of 84, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Red River County, Texas, to Olan and Lucille (Lunsford) Graves.

After graduating from Paris High School in 1958, Thomas relocated to Dallas, where he met his future bride, Patricia Ann McCann. They...

Betty Smart

Jun 22, 2024

Betty Smart, age 91, of Kilgore, Longview, and Dallas, Texas passed away on June, 22, 2024. Betty was born on October 11, 1932, in Camden, Arkansas. She lived there until age 10, when her father was called up to serve in the reserves during World War II. After the war, her family moved to Trieste, Italy where she learned to...

Alberto Ramirez

Jun 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto Ramirez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Alberto was born on April 8, 1948, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and peacefully departed from this world on June 20, 2024 in his home.

Alberto is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Margarita Ramirez. Their...

Mildred Hudson

Jun 20, 2024

Mildred Rose Ragsdale Hudson passed away on June 20, 2024 at her home in Gun Barrel City.

She is survived by her daughters Teresa Brennan Prewitt, Kahla Rose Brennan, and son Kenneth Wayne Brennan (Debbie); 4 grandchildren: Koree Elaine Perry (Garland), Klenton Hunter Prewitt, Kaylon Melton Brennan (Ashley), Kristen Delanie Brennan; 4 great-grandchildren Bentley Hudson Smith, Landree Grace Perry,...

Christy Coile

Jun 17, 2024

Vibrant from a very young age, raised by a close knit and loving family, Christy grew up loving the arts. The youngest of 4 siblings it quickly became apparent that she was headstrong and fearless (and maybe a bit of a problem child - lovingly so). Always quick with a smile and a hug, she was adored by family and...

Gregorio Saldivar, Jr.

Jun 17, 2024

Gregorio Saldivar Jr., a beloved son, brother, and father, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 after a long hard battle with kidney and organ failure. He was called to be with God too soon at a young 38 years old.

Greg Jr. was born on September 19, 1985 in Dallas, Texas to parents Gregorio Saldivar, Sr. and Alma...

Mark Steele

Jun 15, 2024

Mark Wayne Steele, age 81, was called to his heavenly home on June 15, 2024 after a long bout with cancer and other medical issues. He was born on October 28, 1942 to parents Albert and Barbara Steele in Wayne County Michigan and grew up in Indiana.

Mark joined the Air Force right after his high school...

Cynthia Faaborg

Jun 15, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Faaborg passed away at the age of 76 on June 15, 2024 after a life of great service. She will be greatly missed and leaves a tremendous impact on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Faaborg, as well as her parents, Melvin and Joyce Van Slooten and her brothers Steven...

Wilma Schoenrock

Jun 10, 2024

Wilma Faye Schoenrock of Mesquite, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024, just a few days shy of her 87th birthday. Her life was imprinted with the saving grace of Jesus, and her path was guided by faith. She was a loving daughter who cared for her elderly parents, a sister who enjoyed making memories with...

Evelyn Anderson

Jun 9, 2024

Evie Anderson



(In Her Words - Spring 2024)



My full name is Evelyn (Evie) Beth Irvin Harper Anderson. I was born October 26, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Aurelia (Vene) Wilkinson Irvin and Lynn Burdell Irvin. I was the onlygirl, a middle child, with two brothers and two half-brothers. I grew up in Oak Cliff, a part of...

Freddie Ransom

Jun 6, 2024

Freddie Joe Ransom , age 85, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024 after a 3 year battle with ALS. He was born on August 5, 1938 in Cooper, Texas to parents Charlie and Zadie Ransom.

Before he retired, Freddie worked as a technician with NCR where he worked on bank proofing machines.

Freddie was currently a member of...

Shirley Wheat

Jun 3, 2024

Shirley Ann (Bridges) Wheat, 86, went to be with her Lord and savior on Monday morning June 3, 2024. Shirley was born in her ancestral home on September 16, 1937, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Louis Elton Bridges Sr. and Bessie (Sykes) Bridges. She was the 3rd of 4 children, and grew up on the family farm where she played...

Alicia Arriaza

May 29, 2024

Edward DeVoll

May 29, 2024

Eddie DeVoll, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 79 years old.

Eddie was born on September 29, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Steve and Helen Gramling DeVoll. While attending high school at Tulia High School, where he graduated in 1963, Eddie...

Henry Clark

May 28, 2024

Henry Lee Clark, 82, of Garland, Texas passed away on May 28, 2024.

Henry was born on February 12, 1942 in Mart, Texas to the parents of John Clark and Mabel Bell.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was always a ray of sunshine. Henry worked for the City of Garland where he retired...