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

Thomas Gillespie

Feb 7, 2024

Thomas Henry "Tom" Gillespie, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, son-in-law, granddad, and friend. Tom was known for his work ethic, pride for his country, and unwavering love for his wife and family.

Tom was born on October 13, 1955 in Medford, Massachusetts...

Wanda Gambles

Feb 1, 2024

On Thursday February 1, 2024 Wanda Jean Gambles, loving mother of three daughters, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many drifter off into paradise to fly above in the heavenly blue skies.

She was born on January 26, 1959 in Abilene Texas to the proud parents Jobie Sr. and Margaret Gambles the second oldest of 5...

Velia Nevarez

Feb 1, 2024

Velia D. Nevarez, age 85, of Garland, Texas passed away February 1, 2024. She succumbed to a chronic lung disease, which she had battled for several years. She was a fighter and never gave up hope. Val was a Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. She had tremendous faith and trust in God.

She was born June 28, 1938,...

Jennia Emerson

Feb 1, 2024

Jennia Fay Gwin Emerson, 79, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Seagoville, TX at the home of her daughter Cynthia Emerson.

Jennia was born on April 28, 1944 in Rowdy, KY, as the fourth child of Robert Woodson Gwin and Martha Watts Gwin.

Jennia attended Emmerich Manual High School, Indianapolis, IN and graduated in 1962. After her...

Joanna Schuster

Jan 30, 2024

Joanna Marian Wroblewski Schuster died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Joanna was born March 16,1947 in Chicago, Illinios to Eugene and Anna Marie Wroblewski; she was the younger sister to Eugene "Gene" Wroblewski. Throughout her life, Joanna faced numerous trials and tribulations. One of the most impactful was the death of her beloved mother when Joanna was only...

Derald Cooper

Jan 29, 2024

Derald Lamar Cooper of Forney, Texas passed peacefully Monday January 29th @ 5:46am. Derald was born July 18th 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama to Billy Jack and Betty Ruth Murray Cooper. He grew up with his younger brother in the Birmingham area and graduated from Banks High School.

Derald and Tammie Cole Cooper met in Birmingham and married in April of...

Shirley Hemby

Jan 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Hemby (Carver, Mills) born February 6,1936 in Terrell, Texas passed away in the early morning hours of January 28, 2024, at the age of 87.

Shirley is survived by devoted son, David Mills (wife, Pamela) of Mesquite, Texas; Sister, Becky Linebarger (husband, Donny) of Arlington, Texas; Daughter-in-law, Diane Mills of Kemp, Texas. Grandchildren: Donnetta Allen, Tammy Oldfield,...

Mary Waites

Jan 28, 2024

Mary Ragsdale Waites passed away on January 28, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Deborah Walters, Rhonda Waites, Lori Manshack (Billy); 7 grandchildren: Kristin, Nico (Kaila), and Taylor Manshack, Jessica and Joshua Edwards (Alexandra), Benjamin (Brittany) and Jordan (Jordan) Berroteran; great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Aiden, Kennedy, Nix, Chloe, Jackson, Emma, Isabella, Kaydence, Jace, Ryker, Lila, Caamp, Maverick, Joshua Paul....

Patricia Ann McWhorter Greenhaw

Jan 27, 2024

Patricia Ann McWhorter Greenhaw

A Woman Who Believed In and Served Jesus Christ

1926 through 2024

by Terry Reid

A remarkable daughter, wife and mother, Patricia garnered love, devotion, and immense admiration from those who knew her. She lived her life as a true Proverbs 31 woman, trusting in God and believing in Jesus Christ as her Savior.

Patricia was the granddaughter of N.A. and...

Anita Stone

Jan 26, 2024

Anita Jo Stone was born July 18, 1946 and passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Mesquite Christian Care Center.

Anita graduated from East Texas State University in 1986 and retired from the Mesquite Independent School District where she worked as an elementary ESL teacher. She loved attending church, teaching children, and spending time with...

Joyce Lee

Jan 26, 2024

Joyce Lee, 83, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Mesquite, TX.

Joyce Lee was born on February 25, 1940 in Dallas, TX, to Wallace Hanna and Eva Hanna.

Joyce graduated from Terrell High School in 1958. Her first job was as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell right out of high school, but moved into banking in the mid...

Paul Wayne Offill

Jan 26, 2024

Paul Wayne Offill, of Forney, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born on May 29, 1954 in Dallas, Texas. Paul worked as a concrete technician in the construction industry until retirement. More recently he was involved with the Paralyzed Veterans of America. He was a man's man who loved his family and...

Kerri DeJong

Jan 25, 2024

Kerri Lynn DeJong passed away on January 25, 2024 after a brave journey with cancer. She showed remarkable strength and courage after receiving the diagnosis 1 1/2 years ago.

Kerri was born on December 14, 1983 in Mitchell, South Dakota to her parents, Don and Cheryl DeJong. Kerri was the youngest of three sisters, Kelly and Emily.

In 1985, Kerri and her...

Shirley Lubben-Lofvendahl

Jan 23, 2024

Shirley Ann (Lurken) Lubben-Lofvendahl was born on September 6, 1945 to William Lurken and Magdalene (Granowski) Lurken in Owatonna Minnesota. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024 at her daughter, Elicia's home in Garland, Texas at the age of 78.

She was united in marriage to Eldar Krueger on June 17, 1965. Through...

Leroy Austin

Jan 21, 2024

Leroy Charles Austin, age 86 formerly of Emlenton, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1937 to Roy & Stella Austin in Pittsburgh, PA.

He joined the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. He and his wife Donna were married 66 years ago in Washington DC. They...

John Joseph

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. John Joseph was born on March 5th, 1941, at Vatttackattu House Kodukulanji is the 3rd son of Mr. John Abraham and Mrs. Saramma John. His father worked as a Headmaster and his mother a teacher in various schools managed by the Church of South India.

When John Joseph was 3 years old, his father passed away and when...

Beverly Williford

Jan 20, 2024

Beverly Williford, affectionately known as Sue to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, at the age of 71 in Forney, Texas. Sue was born July 3, 1952, in Graham, Texas to the late Wilma Hunter Bolling Cook and Leon Bolling.

While Sue held many different professional titles, the titles she was most proud...

Sonia Myers

Jan 20, 2024

Sonia Hambrick Myers, age 75, entered Heaven's gate on January 20, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas after a brief illness.

Sonia was born on January 30, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to Thomas and Marion Hambrick.

Sonia graduated from Samuel High School in 1966 and went on to earn her Bachelors and Master Degree at the same time from East Texas State University in...

William Bret

Jan 20, 2024

William Nicholas Bret, III, passed away on January 20, 2024 at the age of 70. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas on February 18, 1953 and was the oldest son of Helen Jane Bret and William N Bret, Jr..

Bill graduated from St. Mark's  school of Texas class of 71. Bill then attended and graduated from the Law School at the...

Tommy Everett

Jan 18, 2024

Today we celebrate the life of Tommy Bowman Everett. Tommy was born on March 21, 1936 in Athens, Texas. He went to be with Jesus peacefully in the early morning hours on Jan 18, 2024.

Tommy was the son of Thomas Lafayette Everett and Blanche Bowman Everett. His father passed before he was born of pneumonia; was then raised...