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

Lois Gambrell

May 15, 2025

Obituary forthcoming.

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....

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...

William Carter

Apr 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Mark Carter, of Mesquite, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who left us on April 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 15, 1959, in Dallas, Texas.

William was the proud owner of MCS Mechanical for an impressive 38 years. His...

MaryAnne Bailey

Apr 21, 2025

MaryAnne Bailey was born to William & Bessie Cepak Bumpus on February 4, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. She was called to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas after being in ICU for 19 days.

She graduated from high school in 1967 at Bishop Lynch in Dallas and started to...

Marilyn Berry

Apr 17, 2025

Ethel Marilyn Berry (aka "Gran"), was born on October 26, 1934 in Dallas, Texas to parents George and Ivolene Moore. She passed away on April 17, 2025 in her home at the age of 90.

Marilyn attended W.H. Adamson High School in Dallas, Texas and graduated in the class of 1952. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

Elba Dodd

Apr 16, 2025

Elba Dean Dodd, born on November 29, 1926, in Emblem, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at her home. Her kindness and patience was exemplified in her unwavering love and care for her family that spanned generations. This kindness was mirrored by the way she cared for her plants and the joy she found in...

Kimberly Owens

Apr 14, 2025

Kimberly Sue Owens, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on October 30, 1962 in Dallas, Texas.

Kim was a homemaker most of her life supporting her husband, Eddie Maynard, and son, David Wrenn. She loved to cook and enjoyed watching cooking shows...

Dale Stringer

Apr 8, 2025

Dale Lewis Stringer, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 2, 1942, in Tulia, Texas, to Rufus Lester Jr. and Evelyn Stringer, Dale was raised on the family farm and graduated from Tulia High School in 1961. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from West Texas A&M University in 1966...