Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Leeda Rae Day
Jun 26, 2018
Leeda Rae Keeler Day was born October 15, 1934, to parents Scott and Melva Keeler in Bethel, Oklahoma.Leeda Rae always had a special place in her heart for her Oklahoma roots and considered herself an “Okie” even though she moved with her family to Texas in her early teen years. She graduated as the salutatorian of her high school class...
Christopher Eric Stepp
Jun 26, 2018
Christopher Eric Stepp of Mesquite, passed away June 26, 2018.My precious brother went to be with the Lord today after battling a broken heart. After my grandmother (his best friend) passed away last month, Eric's depression took him down a path of sadness. He withdrew from socializaton, eating, and drinking, and being himself.His organs began shutting down; first his kidneys,...
Janice Doris Taylor
Jun 25, 2018
Janice Taylor was born on February 19, 1940 in Waco, TX and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2018. Janice grew up in Waco, TX roaming her beloved Cameron Park looking for rocks, fossils and artifacts with her brother Cliff. As children, both sang on the local radio station “WACO” during the “Jones Fine...
Mae Townsend
Jun 25, 2018
Mae Barnes Townsend, born August 28, 1930, was the last of 6 children born to A.C. Barnes and Lena Cooper Barnes in Rockwall County, Texas.Mae passed away June 25, 2018 in Dallas, Texas following a brief illness. Mae attended Rockwall public schools, graduating from Rockwall High School in 1948.She married Jack Townsend of Forney, Texas on January 20, 1950.Together, they...
Newman Earl Helm
Jun 24, 2018
Newman Earl Helm of Mesquite, was born October 28, 1931 and passed away June 24, 2018.Heis preceded in death by parents, Horace L. Helm and Lota M. Hutchinson; brothers, Larry Helm and James Helm.He is survived by wife of 64 years, Doris Helm; children, Debbie Brunson & husband Ed Brunson; grandchildren, Melody Backus & Robert Backus; great grandchildren, Kaylynn &...
Mark DuPree
Jun 21, 2018
Mark DuPree was born on December 29, 1953 and passed away on June 21, 2018. Mark is preceded in death by his parents: Issac and Dorothy DuPree and sister, Grace Burton. Mark is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kari DuPree; children: Shane DuPree, Jed DuPree, David Luke DuPree, Pennie Turnage, Christopher Higgins, Cody Larson, Rachel Goth; 10 grandchildren,...
Estle McClure
Jun 20, 2018
Estle G. McClure was born on August 9, 1920 and passed away on June 20, 2018. Estle is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bruce McClure; parents: Mall Carr Sparks, Geneva Sparks; brother, Willie Thomas Sparks; children: Kenneth McClure of Mesquite, Hiram LaRue of Wiley, Danny McClure of Rowlett, Kelly McClure of Mesquite and son-in-law, Michael McDearman....
Margaret L. Meshkin
Jun 17, 2018
Margaret L. Meshkin March 5, 1931-June 17, 2018 Margaret L. Meshkin of Mesquite, Texas was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas March 5, 1931 to Eugene and Wilma Faye (Kelly) Dodd, she passed away on June 17, 2018. She is survived by her husband William N. Meshkin; granddaughter, Amy Lynn Tesso; grandsons: Joshua William Shaw, Luke Aaron Shaw,and Gary Wayne Barnhart...
Joyce Nwanganga
Jun 16, 2018
Joyce Nwanyieze Nwanganga of Forney, born January 6, 1949, passed away June 16, 2018.Survived by husband of 47 years, Leeford Nwanganga; children, Sandra Adanma Anusiem, Robert Okechukwu Nwanganga; grandchildren, Tochukwu Anusiem, Joshua Anusiem, Ebube Chi Nwanganga, Chimdinda Nwanganga; brothers, Young Ahamba, Gibson Ahamba, Okechukwu Ahamba; sisters, Nnenne Onyegbula, Nwozichi Onwunmelu; son-in-law, Ugouchukwu Anusiem; daughter-in-law, Ijeoma Nwanganga; sister-in-law, Beatrice Ahamba; sister-in-law,...
Kevin Wayne Nix
Jun 15, 2018
April 16, 1965 – June 15, 2018 Kevin Wayne Nix, 60, of Forney was rescued into the hands of God on Friday, June 15, 2018. Kevin was born on April 16, 1958 to Doris (Kennedy) and Richard Nix. Kevin was known for his funny sense of humor and hard work. He was passionate about his family, his two daughters, and...
Herbert Louis Potter
Jun 11, 2018
Herbert Louis Potter of Quitman, born January 5, 1941, passed away June 11, 2018.Preceded in death by wife, Oleta Potter and daughter, Gina Potter.Survived by daughters, Dawn Trammell, Melody Terry, Megan Potter; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.The viewing will be held on Wednesday at 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale.Service will be held at 2:00PM...
James Kauffmann Avant
Jun 8, 2018
James (Jimmy) Kauffmann Avant of Mesquite was born In San Antonio, Texas on January 28, 1952 and he passed away in Mesquite, Texas on June 8, 2018.He was preceded in death by parents, James H. Avant and Nancy Avant and his grandmother, Nannette Kauffmann. Jimmy is survived by wife of 38 years, Betty Avant; daughters, Jessie Avant and Alicia Avant;...
Margarito Vasquez
Jun 8, 2018
Margarito “Mike” Vasquez was born on October 17th, 1936 and passed away on June 8th, 2018. Margarito is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Emilia Vasquez; his two daughters: Teresa and Margarita; Grandchildren: Amparo, Paul, Amber, April, Sarah, and Rosario; Great grandchildren: Abigail, Olivia, Noah, and Jonah; and siblings: Luis, Baudelia, Juana, Robert, Elvira, and Raymond. Margarito is...
Bobbye Rae Carter
Jun 5, 2018
Bobbye Rae Carter, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday June 5th, 2018. Bobbye was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, William Carter, Jr.; her parents, Clyde & Tommye McGuire; sister Charlotte Anderson; brother Carl "Buddy" McGuire; brother in laws, James Ivey,...
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