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

Ernestina Chavarria

May 20, 2025

Nina Titsworth

May 19, 2025

Nina Pearle Titsworth passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on September 27, 1938, in Dallas Texas. She married Edward Titsworth on June 24, 1961. Nina cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, embracing every moment spent with her loved ones.

Nina's passion for cooking was evident in the warmth...

Robert Martin

May 18, 2025

Robert Wayne Martin, born on June 28, 1961, in Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Balch Springs, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Kelley, and son-in-law John Kelley, daughter, Andrea Stanglin, and son-in-law Brandon Stanglin, his devoted siblings Laura, Debra, James, Michael, and Thomas Martin, and their respected families. As well as his cherished grandchildren,...

Gonzalo Briones

May 17, 2025

Gonzalo M. Briones, age 68, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Mesquite, TX, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. Gonzalo was born on January 10, 1957, in San Luis Potosí, México, the son of Gloria Martínez Irizarry and Rufino Irizarry.

Gonzalo spent the first 9 years of his life in México, in the care of his Tía...

Jay Rodgers

May 16, 2025

Our beloved, Jay Todd Rodgers, was born on October 13, 1970, in Mesquite, Texas. On May 16, 2025, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy marked by unwavering faith in Jesus, joyful service, and deep love for family and others. Todd resided in Mesquite, TX until moving to Forney, TX in 2007.

A devoted follower of Jesus, Todd's...

Lois Marie Gambrell

May 15, 2025

Lois Marie was born on February 8, 1940 at home in Hunt County near Greenville, Texas and passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

She was the youngest of 10 children and the only girl born to William Earl and Maggie Lee Carter. She and her brothers were raised on a farm where her family grew...

Eben Bonilla

May 15, 2025

Eben Marco Bonilla, born on July 28, 2011, departed this world on May 15, 2025, leaving behind a profound silence and deep sorrow. He was a bright soul whose spark will forever be cherished by his family and friends. As a young boy, he embodied the vibrant spirit of youth, exploring the world with a sense of wonder that inspired...

Joyce Morgan

May 15, 2025

Joyce Ladell Morgan was born on November 20, 1938, in Levelland, TX, and on May 15, 2025 family surrounded her in song as she passed peacefully through heaven's gates. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and faith that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Joyce's kindness and warmth knew no bounds; she never met a stranger. Her...

Norris Kent

May 14, 2025

Norris Bedford Kent, of Forney, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on May 9, 1932 to parents Robert Lee Kent and Grace (Abernathy) Kent and spent his childhood in Groesbeck, Texas.

Norris joined the U.S. Army in 1947 and served as Private First Class in the Military Police until 1949....

Linda Jackson

May 12, 2025

Linda Susan Herlong Jackson, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 12, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Dallas, Texas on March 5, 1950 to the late James Herlong and Mary Helen Levenson.

Her childhood was spent in Dallas, Texas, Miami, Florida, and Warner Robins, Georgia. She graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia...

Cathy Terry

May 11, 2025

Cathy Lanette Terry, 66, of Forney, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025. Cathy was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, cherished sister, and dear friend. Her warmth, compassion, and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was born on November 6, 1958, in Plainview, Texas, to Flake Price and Genna Hackler Price, and older sister, Connie. Cathy...

Clifford Keheley

May 10, 2025

Clifford Vincent Keheley, Sr. passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 90.

Cliff was born on July 15, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ralph Sayre Keheley and Edna Violet (Clifford). He earned a BA in Mathematics from Hendrix College and BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas. Six months after meeting on a blind date,...

Earl Carpenter

May 8, 2025

Earl Wayne Carpenter, 82, of Garland, Texas, went to sleep awaiting the Kingdom of God on May 8, 2025, surrounded by the family he deeply cherished. Born on February 28, 1943, Wayne lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love.

Wayne proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Army, and went on to build...

Charles "Rusty" Edward Evans

May 8, 2025

Charles (Rusty) Edward Evans passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 in Forney, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Rusty was born on December 25, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. Rusty was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend, known for his kindness, sense of humor, dedication to his family, and unwavering faith. 

He was...

Harold Harrell

May 5, 2025

Harold Ray Harrell, 81, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at a private care facility in Sunnyville, Texas.

Born on December 6, 1943, in Louisiana, Harold lived a life rooted in love, laughter, and dedication to his family. He spent his career as a receiving manager, working hard to provide for those he loved and bringing a sense...

Angela Burch

May 3, 2025

Angela Burch, born on May 20, 1961, in Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Heath, Texas, at the age of 63. Angela dedicated her professional life to the nonprofit sector, serving as the Executive Director of the Constantin Foundation, where her passion for helping others shone through in her tireless efforts and leadership.

Angela found...

James Aylor

May 1, 2025

James Emmett Aylor (Jim) was the first of eight children born to Monroe and Macie Aylor. He made his arrival March 2, 1940 in Ogden, AR. Jim graduated from Ashdown, AR. in 1958. In his younger years growing up poor, Jim worked many jobs to help his mom put food on the table for the seven siblings that followed.

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Dorothy Rutherford Richardson

May 1, 2025

Dorothy Ann Rutherford was born on May 14, 1930, in Forney, Texas, to Hazel and Sam Rutherford of Mesquite. Dorothy was the first born, of FIVE girls. She lived, and grew up, in Mesquite. She graduated from Mesquite High School in 1949 and was a member of the 1949 State Championship Girl's Basketball team. Dorothy met her life sweetheart, Joe...

Dolly Blumn

Apr 30, 2025

Dolly was united with her Lord on April 30, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hunt County, Texas, on June 28, 1933, to Benny and Myrtis Garner. She is preceded in death by her parents, seven of her siblings, and her daughter Karen.

Dolly is survived by her loving husband, John...

Raymond McCallum

Apr 27, 2025

Raymond Dale McCallum, was born on March 17, 1958 and passed from this life on April 27, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born and lived in Dallas most of his life and attended Bryan Adams High School.

By age 13, Raymond began taking karate, which quickly became and stayed his biggest passion in life. His dedication and love...