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

Glenda Baker

Jan 29, 2025

Glenda Nell Baker, born on November 11, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, was received in the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Glenda was a vibrant soul, known for her passion for reading, her love of cooking, & her incredible talent for decorating for every holiday. She had the unique ability to create warmth and...

Randall Hogue

Jan 29, 2025

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Patsy Paschall

Jan 27, 2025

PASCHALL, Laneta Ann Gaines, "Patsy" of Dallas, was born September 16, 1937 in Palestine, Texas. Patsy went to her Heavenly Home on January 27, 2025. She retired from the City of Dallas after 25 years of service to enjoy life and her grandbabies. She led an active life including earning her "Bachelor in Clogging" degree at the age of...

Joe Barbosa

Jan 25, 2025

Joe Barbosa, born on September 4, 1934, in Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 90 in Mesquite, Texas. A dedicated family man, Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Barbosa, and their two daughters, Margaret Hutson, Laura Talasek, and their respective husbands, Keith Hutson and Michael Talasek. He also...

George Arnold

Jan 23, 2025

George Edward Arnold of Rockwall, Texas went to be with his beloved saviour on January 23, 2025. He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 24, 1937. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruthie, who passed away in 2018. He was a committed and loving father to three children: Becky Johnson, David Arnold, and Rachel St. John-Gilbert. He had numerous...

Roger Clark

Jan 22, 2025

Roger Wayne Clark, age 79, of Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, whose warmth, wisdom, and love of life touched all who knew him.

Roger was born on August 5, 1945, in Terrell, TX, to his parents Lois Ray Clark and Nora Gertrude...

Hunter Crane

Jan 22, 2025

Hunter Michelle Crane, 25, of Forney, died Wednesday, January 22 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Kaufman on June 4, 1999. She was the daughter to Ruddy and Molly Crane and sister to Chloe.

She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University in 2022. She also graduated with a Master of...

Estell McDonald

Jan 21, 2025

Estell Childers McDonald passed away January 21, 2025, at the age of 101. The 2nd youngest of 12 children, she was born March 15, 1923, and grew up on a farm near Emory, Texas. Estelle met the love of her life, Billy McDonald, at a fair in Emory. They married November 18, 1946, and began their family in Pleasant Grove...

William Wood

Jan 18, 2025

William Larry Wood June 29, 1948 - January 18, 2025 William Larry Wood passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 after a life filled with service, laughter, devotion, and integrity. He leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones.



Larry was born on June 29,...

Loretta Norris

Jan 18, 2025

Loretta Norris, born on February 10, 1941, in Emory, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Loretta's life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

Loretta dedicated herself to her work...

Reba Maxwell

Jan 14, 2025

Reba Sue Maxwell, born on April 12, 1936, in Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Balch Springs, Texas, at the age of 88. A devoted nurse for 52 years, Reba served the healthcare community with compassion and dedication at the VA Medical Center. Her contributions were recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Secretary Award and...

Zeferino Bugarin

Jan 14, 2025

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Zeferino Bugarin, born on August 26, 1964, in Chimaltitan, Jal, Mexico, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Terrell, Texas. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Bautista, and their two sons, Francisco and Eddie Bugarin. Zeferino's family also includes his daughter-in-law, Erika Bugarin, and numerous grandchildren, including Ismael, Alethia, Liam, Emmanuel, Sinplicio, Destiny, Monica, Jonathan,...

Charles Smith

Jan 11, 2025

Charles Ray Smith of Forney, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 73.

He was born on February 22, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Leaman Wallace Smith and Martha Estelle (Carter) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carter and Elmo Smith; sister, Carolyn...

Mark Creech

Jan 11, 2025

Mark Creech, born on July 2, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 78. Mark lived a full life, as evident by his love for his family and friends. Mark had several professions during his life ranging from a car salesman, an electrician, owning a pool company, an entrepreneur,...

Byron Edmonson

Jan 9, 2025

Byron K. Edmonson, 90, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home.

Byron was born on September 13, 1934, in Ben Wheeler, Texas to Buel Franklin Edmonson and Sarah Clota (McNeill) Edmonson. The fourth of seven children, he grew up in Colfax, Texas, and later in Grand Prairie, Texas alongside his brothers and...

Pearlie Reeve

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the calling home of Pearlie May (Gaston) Reeve. Pearl was born in Dallas, Texas on December 7, 1949, the youngest of seven children to parents John and Floy Gaston. She attended school in Dallas and though she only completed the 8th grade, she found the courage to return to school and receive...

Juanita O. Ramirez

Jan 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanita O. Ramirez, a devoted mother, on January 8, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight. Juanita was born on July 8, 1946, in Lyford, TX.

Juanita is survived by her five children, Sylvia E. Garcia, Lily Garcia, Sofia J. Garcia, Efren Garcia Jr., Cynthia (Garcia)...

Donna Weatherall

Jan 8, 2025

Donna Elizabeth Thrash Weatherall, of Mesquite Texas, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 8, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on September 5, 1947 in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Mesquite High School in 1966, and cherished all of her friends. She married the love of her life, Robert "Sonny" Weatherall...

Lloyd Dowdey

Jan 6, 2025

Lloyd Alton Dowdey, born on September 20, 1934, in Wisner, Louisiana, journeyed to his eternal rest on January 6, 2025, at the age of 9o.



He proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1962, achieving the rank of Specialist 5. After his service, he became an audiovisual technician working for the Freeman Company, where he...

Emily Biggs

Jan 5, 2025

Emily Lou Biggs, born on May 13, 1933, in Cedar Park, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Garland, Texas, at the age of 91. She was a devoted wife known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her warm and loving spirit. Emily touched the lives of many through her remarkable baking skills, a passion that...