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

Roy Fain

Mar 29, 2024

Roy Arnold Fain, Jr of Mesquite, Texas passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2024 at the age of 72.

Roy grew up in Pleasant Grove where he attended Comstock Jr High before graduating from H. Grady Spruce High School. He was a quiet, kind-hearted soul who loved his family and friends, finding solace and passion in playing his cherished...

Shannon Wall

Mar 27, 2024

On March 27, 2024, Shannon Leigh Wall, age 54, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, after a courageous, 7-year battle with breast cancer.

Shannon worked for the last twenty years in healthcare as a medical assistant. She truly loved, and was loved by all her patients and coworkers. In fact, many of her patients say...

Epifania Cana

Mar 26, 2024

Obituary forthcoming

Ted Nowell

Mar 26, 2024

Ted Nowell, a beloved husband, father and former baseball coach, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2024 at the age of 68.

He dedicated his life to the sport he loved, leaving behind a legacy of passion, leadership, and sportsmanship. Ted discovered his love for baseball at a young age. He excelled as a player, demonstrating skill...

Clayton Ranes

Mar 23, 2024

Clayton Thomas Ranes, also known as bubba, passed away on March 23, 2024 in Mesquite, Texas at the young age of 38. He was born January 4, 1986 in Dallas, Texas to Bryan and Tammy Ranes.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Tammy and James Morse; Grandparents, Rafael Ranes, Barbara and Jerry Clark, and Ronnie Johnson; Aunt, Stashia...

Charles Armstrong

Mar 22, 2024

Charles Armstrong was born on October 4th, 1947 in Crosbyton, Texas. He passed away on March 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 76. He was a resident of Mesquite, Texas since 1995 and prior to that, a resident of Dallas, Texas since 1971. He worked for Action TV and Appliance Rental for 25 years as a Service...

Alton Polk

Mar 21, 2024

Mr. Alton Preston Polk, Jr., peacefully went home to be with Jesus on March 21, 2024, at the age of 94. Alton was born to Alton Preston Polk, Sr. and Lila Lillian Popham Polk in Lufkin, Texas on September 15, 1929.

He grew up in Jacksonville, Texas, and it was there that he discovered a love of flying and...

Nolan Fansler

Mar 20, 2024

Nolan William Fansler, age 27, went to be with the Lord on March 20,2024. Nolan was born August 22, 1996 in Plano, Texas. He was a vibrant child with a smile that would light up a room.  He never knew a stranger and was always there with an open heart and a helping hand.

 

Nolan had an instant love for baseball...

Alvin Rajan

Mar 16, 2024

Obituary forthcoming

Joyce Rodgers

Mar 14, 2024

Joyce Mitchell Rodgers went home to be with Jesus on March 14, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Dallas, Texas to Elvin Dewitt Mitchell and Alice Allbritton Mitchell. She married the love of her life, Jim Rodgers on July 9, 1955. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin and Alice Mitchell,...

Carol Gibson

Mar 11, 2024

Carol Denice (Sanders) Gibson, beloved mother, "Nana", sister and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on August 26, 1953, in Dallas, Carol was affectionately called "Sister" as the only daughter of Bernice (Watkins) Sanders and Claude Lee Sanders, and the beloved sister to brothers Claude M. Sanders II "Big...

Mary Alice Ridenour

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Alice Joines was born in Palmer, Texas, on October 9, 1936, to Leonard Melvy Joines and Alice Lorraine (Hurst) Joines. She peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Rowlett, Texas, at the age of 87, surrounded by family members. She is home again with her mother, father, and sister.

Mary Alice spent...

Ronald Madden

Mar 8, 2024

Ronald Dean Madden went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on January 6, 1950 in Dumas, Texas to parents Jackie and Betty Madden.

To say that Ron loved fishing is an understatement. It was a passion of his. He won many fishing tournaments and was quite the...

Sandra Brown

Mar 8, 2024

Sandra Brown, 80, passed away on March 8th 2024, in Dallas, TX . Born December 18th 1943 the 3rd daughter of Jesse & Bonnie Skidmore.

Sandra retired from the printing industry in 2004 enjoying 20 years of retirement. After retirement Sandra became a stay at home grandma and enjoyed taking care of her granddaughter. They enjoyed going to...

Kenneth Modglin

Mar 6, 2024

Kenneth Ray Modglin was born to parents William Modglin and Margaret Modglin in Granite City, Illinois on July 30, 1946, and passed away on March 6, 2024 at the age of 77.

Ken was a strong disciple of God, always sharing the word every chance he got. He was also the biggest family man who always did whatever...

Lawrence Douglas "Doug" Yates

Mar 6, 2024

Lawrence Douglas "Doug" Yates, 76, of Sunnyvale, Texas, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 6, 2024, while working in South Texas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Paula Crayton Yates; son Greg Yates and Stephanie Jansky (Oak Point); daughter Ashlee Yates and Joshua Gillie (Ft. Worth); granddaughter Lauren Yates and Lina Ron (Celina); grandson Michael...

Jerry Rhodes

Mar 4, 2024

Jerry Rhodes was born in Dallas, TX on December 16, 1950 and passed away on March 4, 2024. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Rhodes; his parents: William and Peggy Rhodes; his sister Joyce Kelley and brother Robert "Bobby" Rhodes. Jerry is survived by his children: Jason Rhodes and wife Katey; Jared Rhodes and...

Frank Varner

Mar 3, 2024

Frank Varner, age 85, passed away on March 3, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1938 in Honobia, Oklahoma to parents John and Linnie Varner.

Frank graduated from Nashoba High School in 1954 at the age of 15 and went on to earn an associates degree. He started his career as a Fireman in...

Larry Barner

Mar 2, 2024

Larry Mitchell Barner, age 72, passed away on March 2, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Larry was born on April 10, 1951 in Tyler, Texas to parents James Donald Barner and Wanda Sue Barner.

Larry graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in 1970 where he was the Drum Major and a trumpet player in the band. Following high school, Larry was...

Doris Hast

Feb 29, 2024

Doris Lajean Nichols Hast

October 8, 1932 - February 29, 2024

Doris L. Nichols Hast, of Mesquite, born in Dalhart,Texas on October 8, 1932, passed away in Mesquite,Texas on February 29, 2024 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Clanton; mother, Lessie Clanton; husband of 47 years, Ralph Nichols; husband of 8 years, Kenneth Hast;...