Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Michael Ames
Sep 4, 2025
On Thursday, September 4, Michael Christian Ames, a loving father, son, brother, nephew, boyfriend, and friend to others passed away at home in the early morning hours.
Michael is now resting peacefully with The Lord and is reunited with family members that have gone before him.
Michael was born on November 30, 1993 at Mesquite Community Hospital, in Mesquite, Texas to Michael...
Gilbert Jordan
Sep 6, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Lifelong Businessman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilbert Jordan of Mesquite, Texas, who peacefully departed this world on September 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Gilbert lived a long and fulfilling life marked by service to his country, unwavering dedication to his family, and a deep-rooted passion for business and...
Marcus Davis
Sep 7, 2025
Marcus George Davis, born on August 30, 2001, in Plano, Texas, tragically passed away on September 7, 2025, at the young age of 24. A passionate Body Shop Tech II at Penske, Marcus was known for his dedication and skill in his craft. His love for body work, especially his pride in welding and his Matco tools, was matched only...
Jackie Porter
Sep 6, 2025
Jackie Lewis Porter of Mesquite, Texas died September 6, 2025. He was born in Flats, Texas on June 15, 1936 to Gordon Phelps Porter and Mildred McKinley Hamby. Raised in Emory, Austin, and Terrell, Texas, Jack graduated from Terrell High School in 1954. He entered East Texas State University that fall and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry in 1958....
Carroll Lewis
Aug 19, 2025
Carroll Glenn Lewis, born on December 17, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 19, 2025. Glenn was a lifelong resident of Mesquite, Texas until being placed in an Assisted Living Apartment in Dallas following a long stay in a physical rehab facility in Mesquite. A proud graduate of Mesquite High School, class of 1969,...
Paul "Randy" Leake
Sep 4, 2025
To his friends, he was Randy. To his clients and colleagues, he was Paul. To his family, he was a loyal son, a mischievous younger brother, a whimsical uncle, and a loving father with refreshingly blunt opinions. To Dianne–his wife of 43 years–he was everything. Randy passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the age of 70.
Randy was born...
Jacob Stokes
Sep 3, 2025
Jacob Daniel Stokes
June 5, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Jacob Daniel Stokes, age 8, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025.
He was born on June 5, 2017, in Greenville, Texas. Jacob is survived by his loving father, Ryan Stokes; his big brother, Kaleb Stokes; and his little sister, Adalynn Stokes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel...
John Price
Aug 28, 2025
John Milton Price Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on January 4, 1944, in New London, Connecticut, and dedicated his life to his family and career in private security, working with Allied Universal Security Services for many years.John cherished his family deeply, leaving behind his wife,...
Benjamin Reed
Aug 26, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Calvin Reed (59) of Mesquite, Texas passed away on August 26, 2025.Ben was the son of Peggy and Boyce Reed and was born on September 10, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas. He met the love of his life, his wife Jennifer Reed, in October 2012 in Forney, TX and it was love at first motorcycle ride.A true Texan...
Karen Hovas
Aug 24, 2025
Karen Sue Gillispie Hovas
Born June 26, 1960 - Died August 24, 2025
Born in Dallas,Tx to Buddy and Margaret Knox Gillispie.
Karen graduated from Mesquite Christian academy in 1979. She moved with her family to Kentucky where her dad accepted a job at Campbellsville Baptist temple. She then moved to Washington D.C. to attend Gallaudet University for deaf and...
Suzanne Richardson
Aug 24, 2025
Suzanne Yarbrough Richardson, 63, of Dallas, Tx, passed away on August 24th 2025. She was born on May 30th, 1961, to the late James and Frances Yarbrough.
Suzanne will be lovingly remembered as a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother. She shared an unbreakable bond with her twin sister, Karla Hohenberger, and a lifelong closeness with her brother, Scott Yarbrough. Her children,...
Lloyd Stallings
Aug 19, 2025
Lloyd Robert Stallings Jr., age 81, of Mesquite, TX, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Cumberland, MD. Lloyd served his country honorably in the United States Army, enlisting on February 26, 1963, and achieving the rank of Sergeant before his discharge on January 31, 1969. After the military, Lloyd enjoyed a...
José Prado
Aug 18, 2025
José Abran Prado, born on November 15, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2025, a the age of 41. A creative spirit with an appetite for life, José was known for his love of drawing and cooking, often sharing his passion with family and friends through his art and delicious meals. His warm and vibrant personality touched...
Tena Ferris
Aug 16, 2025
Tena Ann Ferris, born July 12, 1958, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 67. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Edwin Adams and Eula Ann Adams.
Tena was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who never met a stranger. Her smile and laughter captivated and lit up every room she entered. She...
Brenda Williams
Aug 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda DyAnn Williams
Brenda DyAnn Williams, born January 22, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to James and Juanita Williams, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 59.
Brenda lived life with vibrant energy and a heart full of passion. She deeply valued education, music, faith, and friendship-core parts of who she was and...
Arlene Stewart
Aug 14, 2025
Arlene Davis Stewart, born in Wolfe City, Texas, on June 8, 1925, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and follower of Christ, Arlene lived a life full of grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
She married the love of her life. Dowe Stewart, in 1947, and together they built a home filled with...
Toni Gibson
Aug 14, 2025
Toni Lynn Gibson of Forney, TX gained her angel wings on August 14, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 22, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents James Gibson and Donna Musser. Toni's life was filled with love, adventure, and laughter.
Growing up in Dallas and Rockwall, TX, with her siblings, Robin, Vernon, Gary and Kerby....
Jerry Tramel
Aug 14, 2025
Jerry Harold Tramel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on January 12, 1953, in Linden, Texas, and spent his later years residing in Mesquite, Texas. Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy, a testament to his dedication and love for his country.Jerry is survived...
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