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

Amber Farquhar

Nov 18, 2024

Amber Farquhar, age 52, passed away on November 18, 2024, in Forney, Texas.

Amber is survived by her mother, Charlotte Rector and father, Bill Rector; loving husband of 32 years, Richard Farquhar of Forney; sister, Tracy Shupak; brother, Micheal Shupak; son, Brad Boyd and wife Brittney; daughter, Brittany Farquhar; nieces and nephews, Brandon Shupak and wife Maggie; Cody Wallace;...

Mary Louise Browder

Nov 18, 2024

Obituary forthcoming

Carol Bentley

Nov 18, 2024

BENTLEY, Carol Lyn (Skinner)

passed away November 18, 2024. She was born December 21, 1934, in Temple, Texas., and raised in Hillsboro, Texas. She graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended one year at TSCW (now TWU) majoring in Secretarial Science. Carol came to Dallas in 1953 to begin her working years and retired in 1996. She married Melvin M....

Sylvia Dominguez DeLuna

Nov 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Sylvia Dominguez DeLuna on November 17, 2024. Born on May 22, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas, her family later moved to Dallas, where she grew up. She worked for KPMG for most of her career and enjoyed her latest job working as a receptionist for Berry Family...

Maria Nunez

Nov 15, 2024

Maria Virginia "Virgie" Nunez, daughter of Faustina Martinez and the late Juan Hernandez was born on December 10, 1952 in McAllen, Texas. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality she was loved by so many. Her spiritual life was as beautiful as the flowers that she loved so well and her influence will forever remain in the...

Sandra Wilson

Nov 13, 2024

Sandra Lynn Wilson, born on October 4, 1963, in Dallas, TX, passed away on November 13, 2024, at her home in Mesquite, TX. She leaves behind her loving husband Doug Wilson. Sandra was a dedicated housewife and her family meant everything to her.

A visitation to celebrate Sandra's life will be held at New Hope Funeral Home on November...

J D Dukes

Nov 11, 2024

JD was born in Longview, Texas, on November 11, 1938. I met "J" in June of 1996. A friend and neighbor of JD introduced us accidentally, but that was the beginning of knowing the most outstanding man I've ever met. I never saw JD angry. He seemed oblivious to our tumultuous world, even though I know his eyes had...

Kenneth Davenport

Nov 11, 2024

Kenneth Davenport, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, in Plano, TX, surrounded by loved ones. He had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer, which he faced with courage and grace, just as he lived his life.

Kenneth was born on December 31, 1956, in Mesquite, TX, to Edward Glenn Davenport and Lena Davenport. He graduated from North Mesquite...

Gene Osborne

Nov 11, 2024

Mansford Eugene "Gene" Osborne, age 87, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Quitman, Texas. He was born on July 30, 1937, in the community of Climax, Texas to parents D. W. and May Donna Osborne.

Gene attended Forney High School from 1950-1954 where he played football and baseball. It was there he met his future wife, Alta...

Virginia Utnage

Nov 9, 2024

Virginia Utnage, 94, of Terrell, Texas passed away on November 9, 2024. Ginny, as she was called, was born in St Louis, Missouri on October 16, 1930. She attended Goshen College in Indiana for one year and then Oklahoma Baptist University for two years, majoring in Home Economics. She married William Utnage on October 18, 1952 after meeting in Young...

Raymond Zuniga

Nov 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Raymond Zuniga (Monche)

With profound sorrow and abundant love, I share the story of my husband, Raymond Zuniga, who was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer two years ago. Even in the face of debilitating symptoms, Raymond faced his battle with dignity, strength, and unwavering faith. His belief in our Heavenly Father never wavered; even in his...

Colin Knowles

Nov 3, 2024

Colin Spencer Knowles, age 32, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.

He was born on July 8th, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Kevin Knowles and Catherine Knowles (Holzhauer).

Colin graduated from Forney High School in 2010 and went on to study Music at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. It was there he met his future...

Sabu Varghese

Nov 2, 2024

Obituary forthcoming

David Mendoza

Oct 31, 2024

Mary Evangeline Soriano Pineda

Oct 30, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved wife, Mary Evangeline Pineda, on October 30th, 2024. We were together for 17 wonderful years, and in that time, Mary became an incredible woman whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone around her. As a devoted wife and extraordinary mother, she...

Rosa Villanueva

Oct 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Rosa R. Villanueva, a beloved mother, wife, daughter, and friend. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Sweetwater, TX, and peacefully left us on October 30, 2024, at her home in Forney, TX.

Rosa is survived by her loving children, Robert Villanueva, Annabel Diaz, and Norma...

Becky Howell

Oct 29, 2024

Becky Winann Howell (Hackel), of Mesquite, TX, passed away in the evening of October 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 16, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas and was a proud alumna of Topeka High School.

When Becky was little, she learned to play the accordion and competed in numerous musical competitions. She also was...

Kevin Smith

Oct 23, 2024

Kevin Lee Smith, was born on October 24, 1976 in Houston, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 47.

Kevin was the beloved son of Emily Mae Smith and the late Thomas Alvin Smith.

Kevin grew up in Magnolia, Texas where he enjoyed playing sports. Later in life, he worked as a Mechanical...

Kenneth Smith

Oct 21, 2024

Kenneth Smith, 44, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on May 28, 1980 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Kenneth Smith and Debbie Smith.

Kenneth graduated from Seagoville High School in 1999. He started his career at StateFarm in Ads Services, then moved to Company Cars, and most recently worked as a Claims Specialist. He worked...

Paul Carter

Oct 20, 2024

Paul Eugene Carter was born September 17, 1951 in Waco, Texas to the late W.D. Carter and Virginia Baccus Carter. Paul passed away October 20, 2024 in Mesquite, Texas after a long battle with kidney disease.

Growing up as an only child, Paul enjoyed helping in his dad's Safeway grocery store. In 1969, Paul graduated from Grand Prairie High School. He...