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

Jerry Watters

Aug 2, 2023

Jerry Lee Watters Sr, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born on November 30, 1941 in San Angelo, Texas to parents Aljoe & Marybelle Watters.

Jerry graduated from Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas in 1959. He briefly attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas before...

Paul Cathey

Aug 2, 2023

Paul Wayne Cathey passed peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the age of 91. Paul was born September 17, 1931 in Hunt County Texas to Ida and Martin Cathey. He spent his childhood in Hunt County with lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. Paul graduated from Quinlan High School in 1947. He proudly served in the Army...

Bernadine Marie Wilgonawski Kitchen

Aug 1, 2023

Bernadine Marie Wilgonawski Kitchen, passed away on August 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1946, in Bremond, Texas. Bernadine lived in Grand Prairie and was known for her strong Catholic faith and dedication to her family, church, and her beloved dogs.Bernadine is survived by her son, Mark Kitchen and loving wife Shelley Kitchen; grandchildren Tabitha,...

Sandra Gray

Jul 29, 2023

Sandi was born March 29, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to parents Marvin and Fannie Belle Jeffers. Sandi was a member of the class of 1960 at North Dallas High School. In 1963, Sandi married Jack Gray, her teenage sweetheart.

While raising her young family, Sandi was the quintessential stay-at-home Mom. She spent countless hours shuttling kids to and...

Andy Boado

Jul 23, 2023

Andy Absalon Boado, age 61 went home with our Lord and Savior on July 23rd. Andy is survived by his wife of 24 years- Lalaine "Lani", Sisters Monica and Juanita, Brothers Pete, Antonio and Jessie. He is the youngest of 10 children of Pedro and Juana.

Andy was hardworking and started work in Jack in the Box then as...

Jack Gray

Jul 22, 2023

Jack was born January 11, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to parents Jack and Mary Gray. From the time he was born, his parents and grandparents regularly took him to church and immersed him in biblical teaching at home, which shaped the rest of his life.

Jack was a member of the class of 1955 at Forest Avenue High...

Aleyamma "Molly" Mathew

Jul 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Molly Mathew

On March 4, 1952, a beacon of love and compassion was brought into this world, and on July 21, 2023, our beloved Molly departed, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts.

Molly dedicated 30 years of her life to the noble profession of nursing, tirelessly caring for...

Patsy Nichols

Jul 13, 2023

Patsy (Pat) Joyce Nichols of Forney, Texas went home to be with her Lord & Savior on July 13, 2023 at the age of 95.



Pat was born February 16, 1928 in Seymour, Texas to Ernest A. Welch, Sr. & Eva (Dodd) Welch. She was the second born of seven brothers & sisters.



Pat was raised on a...

Blenda Davidson

Jul 12, 2023

Blenda Fennell Davidson, 80, of Mesquite, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, under the care of Angel Hospice and in the presence of family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She was born in Gilmer, Texas in 1942 and graduated from Gilmer High School enjoying many class reunions throughout the years....

Betty Traylor

Jul 10, 2023

Betty Jo (Elkins) Traylor was born March 19, 1938 in Houston, TX and passed away on July 10, 2023 in Mesquite, TX surrounded by her children.

 

She spent the majority of her 85 years as a loving Mother, Granny, and Great-Granny to her family. As the matriarch of the family, to many, she seemed to be an immortal fighter,...

Fred Morrow

Jul 10, 2023

Fred Broadway Morrow age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2023.

Fred was born in Dallas, Texas on February 15, 1948 and was a lifetime resident of Mesquite,Texas.

He was loved and adored by everyone that knew him and will be greatly missed.

He was best known as a...

Gerald Rogers II

Jul 9, 2023

Gerald Gene "Johnny" Rogers II, 61, of Mesquite, TX passed away on July 9, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.

Johnny was born on Halloween night, October 31, 1961 to Brenda and Gerald "Jerry" Rogers in Montgomery, West Virginia. Johnny was raised in the town of Gauley Bridge in West Virginia. Johnny moved to Texas in...

Lois Ivy

Jul 7, 2023

Lois Elaine Ivy joined her love, R.D. Ivy, in the presence of God on July 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ova Dean Wheeler, as well as her eldest brother, Bruce Wheeler. Her love and kindness will be continued by her sons and their families. Lois lived in Mesquite, TX with her son Raymond Ivy his...

Victoria Strawn

Jul 6, 2023

Victoria "Vickey" Jean Strawn, a loving mother, devoted wife & dedicated grandmother, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 70 in Dallas, TX.

Vickey, the eldest of seven children was born on December 24, 1952 in Dallas, TX, to Grandon and Dorothy Mitchell. Vickey lived an amazing life full of family & friends who loved her.

Vickey...

Bob Dobson

Jul 3, 2023

Husband, father, grandfather, and entrepreneur Bobby Wayne Dobson passed away on July 3, 2023, at the age of 84 after a battle with his ailing heart, upon which the loss of his wife Sharon weighed heavily. He had his family by his side, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest, as Bobby lived...

William Cash

Jul 3, 2023

William Eric Cash, 55, passed away on July 3, 2023, in Sunnyvale, TX.

William Eric Cash (Bill) was born on December 10, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, to Everett and Nancy Sandlin Cash.

Bill graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1986. He started his successful career as a commercial door and maintenance business owner shortly after and...

Alicia Escutia

Jul 2, 2023

Alicia Escutia, una querida madre ama de casa, falleció tristemente el 2 de julio de 2023. Nacida el 12 de abril de 1955 en México, Alicia vivió una vida dedicada a su familia y valoró cada momento que pasó con sus seres queridos. Su fallecimiento deja un vacío en el corazón de todos los que la conocieron.

Alicia fue una...

Melquaides Gonzales

Jun 28, 2023

Mel (Melquaides) Gonzales, 59, passed away on June 28, 2023.

 

Melquaides Gonzales was born on August 9, 1963 in Clayton, New Mexico to Benny Gonzales and Stella Gonzales.

 

He married Chasity Gonzales on October 31, 2011 at New Haven Baptist Church.

 

Melquaides was a Heavy Equipment Operator and he owned Gonzales Excavation Services. He loved riding his...

Marcus Lewis

Jun 27, 2023

MARCUS WAYNE LEWIS JR.

 

At the age of 49, Marcus Wayne Lewis Jr had his promised homecoming with our Lord and Savior on June 27, 2023.

 

Mark grew up in Dallas, TX with his Great-Grandmother Essie and his younger sibling Brenda Meador. Mark attended Bryan Adams High School. He spent 23 years with his wife Carisa, the love...

Carlos Jose Vazquez Jr.

Jun 26, 2023

Obituary forthcoming