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

Janis Mitchell

May 5, 2024

Janis Marie Cawthon Mitchell

Janis Marie Cawthon Mitchell, also known as Ree, passed away peacefully on May 05, 2024 at the age of 86.

Janis was born on December 12, 1937, in Dallas, Texas. She was a very social and kind-hearted individual who loved Bingo and playing the piano.

Janis had been retired from Jacksonville Texas Independent School District for...

Joe Salazar, Jr

May 1, 2024

Joe "Guero" Salazar was born February 14, 1994 raised in Dallas Texas by Juan Carlos Garcia and Tammy Regina Garcia. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters Reliegh & Izabella Salazar, biological father Jose Salazar, Mother Tammy Garcia, Dad Juan Carlos Garcia, Sisters Jovanna Herrera, Denise Salazar, Karla Garcia and brother Dustin Salazar.

Joe was blessed with a...

Gerald "Jerry" Mayo

May 1, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Mayo, Jr., age 71, passed away on May 1, 2024. at his home in Forney, Texas surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jerry was born in Waco, Texas to Gerald M. Mayo, Sr. and Wanda J. Voss Mayo on December 28, 1952. Jerry married the love of his life, Wanda Mayo,...

Pamela Orr

Apr 30, 2024

Pamela K. Orr, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt, went on to be with her Heavenly Father on April 30th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Keenum, and sister, Lagenia Keenum. She is survived by her father, Kenneth Keenum, and sister, Donna Mathis, who married Bryan Mathis.

Bryan and Donna had two children: Bryan Jr....

Janice Mott

Apr 28, 2024

Janice Dee Mott was born on January 31, 1942 in Blue Ridge, Texas to Dave and Jaquita Gibson. She left this earth and joined her Savior in heaven on April 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Jan gave her life to Christ at age 14 while attending church with her grandmother, Big Ma. She was a faithful member of...

Olen Davis

Apr 27, 2024

Olen Truman Davis passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. He was 82 years old. He spent his last days surrounded by his family.

Olen was bom on February 23, 1942, in Dallas, Texas to Effie Wible and Marshall Lee Davis. He was a proud graduate of Rylie High School, class of 1960. He attended Henderson Junior College and the University...

Diana Muzquiz

Apr 25, 2024

Diana Teresa Muzquiz (1958 - 2024)

A loving and devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to caring for others. She brought light and laughter into the world and touched the lives of many in immeasurable ways that will never be forgotten. Diana Teresa Muzquiz, 65, of Mesquite, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on April 25, 2024.

Diana was born...

Glenna Scroggins

Apr 24, 2024

Glenna Fay Hemphill Scroggins was born in Leonard, TX on May 1, 1931 to Glenn and Iona Hemphill. Glenna passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was 92 years old.

Glenna is survived by daughters Beverly Coats and husband Mitch, and Debbie Kennemer and husband Steve; grandchildren, Stephanie Carroll and husband...

Cooper Kupiec

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cooper Ryan Kupiec

February 12, 2001 - April 22, 2024

Garland, TX - On April 22, 2024, the world lost a bright light far too soon. Cooper Kupiec, age 23, left this earth, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through time.

Cooper was born on February 12, 2001, into a world that was blessed by his presence. With...

Dianna Sanchez

Apr 22, 2024

Dianna Marie Sanchez was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 30, 1968. She was the daughter of Victor and Dolores Zaragoza. She passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Dianna started her career with DART in 1995, working in human resources. She had the opportunity to work in the Operations Safety Department as a Substance Abuse Coordinator. Diana held several...

Jeffrey Escue

Apr 22, 2024

Jeffrey Scott Escue

March 10, 1968 - April 22, 2024

Scott Escue of Mesquite, Texas passed away suddenly on April 22nd.

His love for family and friends, especially his daughter Brittany, was indisputable and his smile would light up a room. His laugh was contagious and he never met a stranger. He worked many years in...

Shirley Corriveau

Apr 20, 2024

Shirley Arlene Clary Corriveau was born on August 8, 1935 in Sand Run, Ohio at the home of her grandmother. Her parents, Ronald and Mildred Clary, moved with their young daughter to Hazel Park, Michigan where she grew up. At 10 years old Shirley's favorite (and only!) sibling was born - her dear sister, Linda. Shirley enjoyed all sports, especially...

Loretta Escue

Apr 15, 2024

Loretta Ford Escue

March 8, 1943 - April 15, 2024

Loretta Escue, age 81, passed away April 15, 2024. She was born March 8, 1943 in Lenna, Oklahoma to Iva Dot (Calvert) Ford and Volnia Ford.

Loretta moved to Dallas and married her beloved husband Howard Edwin Escue. They had three children, Dana, Scott, and Kyle and remained by each other's side for...

Roland Kuykendall

Apr 13, 2024

Roland Dale Kuykendall was born November 11, 1943 and went to be with his Lord April 13, 2024.

He was predeceased by his parents Elnora Butler Kuykendall and Roland McCoy Kuykendall, his son Anthony "Tony" Kuykendall, and his sister Barbara Kuykendall Rodgers.

Roland was born in Grand Saline, Texas and lived there most of his childhood enjoying a...

Tonya Key

Apr 11, 2024

Tonya Arlene Key of Forney, TX passed away peacefully at home on 4/11/2024.

She was born 9/25/1962 in Kaufman, TX to Jane Arlene McWhorter and Richard Garnet Hill. She spent her early years in Seagoville, TX until she and her mother moved to Dallas TX in 1970. She graduated from Samuel High School in 1980. She also attended Cosmetology School...

Linda Simmons

Apr 10, 2024

Linda Fay Frazier Simmons, affectionately known as Gran, passed from this life into perfection with Jesus on April 10th, 2024. She was born on November 17th, 1943 to Ruben Thomas and Retha Newton Frazier. She is preceded in death by her mom and dad and brother, Kenneth Zack Frazier. She is survived by her husband Joe Don Simmons, son and...

Bobby Harvey

Apr 8, 2024

Bobby Ray Harvey, Jr., 45; of Mesquite, TX; January 3, 1979 to April 8, 2024.  Bobby was loved by many and lived a very carefree life and was always joking around.  Bobby was survived by his father, Bobby Harvey; mother, Debra Allison; sister, Rechele Richardson-Payne (and husband Tim Payne); nephew, Dylan Richardson; niece, Allison Payne; and great niece, Raylee Johnson;...

Sarah Fisher

Apr 6, 2024

Sarah Jane Fisher was born on January 10, 1942 in Borger, Texas to Henry and Alice Frith. She went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024 at the age of 82 years old.

Sarah grew up in Borger, Texas and graduated from Borger High School in 1960. She attended Frank Phillips Junior College. She worked as a registrar and...

Robert Finkenbiner

Apr 4, 2024

Robert Benjamin "Ben" Finkenbiner, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 92. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Ben grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Intercession City Bible College in Intercession City, Florida. He briefly served in Christian ministry before going into the military. Ben served...

Boonma Yingyod

Mar 30, 2024

Boonma Yingyod, age 60, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 31, 1963 to parents Oun and Tha Nguenngam in Laos.

Boonma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love. She dedicated herself to her family,...