Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
James Barr
Jun 8, 2025
James William Barr ("Jim"), age 68, passed away on June 8, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1956 in Beech Grove, Indiana, to parents Jerome and Margaret Barr.
Jim attended Chrysler High School in New Castle, Indiana where he participated and excelled in sports. He was on the track team; the wrestling team, where he...
Cathy Johnson
Jun 2, 2025
Cathy Lynn Johnson, beloved wife, mom, sister, Gigi, and friend, was born on July 28, 1956, in Dallas, Texas. She entered the gates of Heaven on June 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and friends. Cathy proudly served as the office manager at Inspiration Church in Mesquite, Texas, for 31 years, where...
Gregory Canion
May 29, 2025
Greg was born January 2, 1964 in Houston, Texas and passed away unexpectedly in Forney, TX on May 29, 2025.
He was the oldest of 5 brothers and grew up in Houston where he graduated from Cypress Creek High School in 1982.
Greg met Shelly Robert's in the spring of 1981 while she was visiting in Houston. They...
Peggy Owen
May 26, 2025
Peggy Jean Owen, born on April 26, 1957, in Dallas, TX, passed away on May 26, 2025. A proud lifelong resident of Dallas, Peggy was a warm-hearted soul who devoted her life to her family and friends. She was a loving mom to her children, Emily and John, and her heart swelled with pride for her six beautiful grandchildren: Brooke,...
Lula Sadler
May 24, 2025
Lula Mae Sadler was born November 23, 1930 in Linden, TX to George and Dollie Lovelady. She passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Sadler, and her firstborn son, Bill Sadler Jr., as well as her mother, father, and six of her siblings.
Being the...
Mariana Rodriguez
May 24, 2025
Mariana Rodriguez Hernandez, born on April 17, 1973, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Royse City, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and her legacy will be cherished by her family and friends.
Mariana is remembered by her devoted husband, David Rodriguez Trejo; her daughters, Brenda Miller and Abigail Rodriguez; her sons, David Rodriguez...
Gary Hovenden
May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025, Gary's brave and courageous battle with ALS ended...a battle he fought with grace, humility and dignity from beginning to end. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Gary was a loving and devoted husband, dad, son, brother and friend. He was healed and ran through the beautiful gates of heaven and into the arms of...
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...
Francis Wright
May 18, 2025
Francis Martin "Tres" Wright III passed away unexpectedly at his home in Forney, Texas at the young age of 63 on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He had spent the day at Scarborough Renaissance Festival having a wonderful time. He often visited the faire to appreciate the art and dress up with his friends and family.
Tres was a wonderful man...
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...
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