Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
J D Dukes
Nov 11, 2024
JD was born in Longview, Texas, on November 11, 1938. I met "J" in June of 1996. A friend and neighbor of JD introduced us accidentally, but that was the beginning of knowing the most outstanding man I've ever met. I never saw JD angry. He seemed oblivious to our tumultuous world, even though I know his eyes had...
Kenneth Davenport
Nov 11, 2024
Kenneth Davenport, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, in Plano, TX, surrounded by loved ones. He had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer, which he faced with courage and grace, just as he lived his life.
Kenneth was born on December 31, 1956, in Mesquite, TX, to Edward Glenn Davenport and Lena Davenport. He graduated from North Mesquite...
Gene Osborne
Nov 11, 2024
Mansford Eugene "Gene" Osborne, age 87, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Quitman, Texas. He was born on July 30, 1937, in the community of Climax, Texas to parents D. W. and May Donna Osborne.
Gene attended Forney High School from 1950-1954 where he played football and baseball. It was there he met his future wife, Alta...
Virginia Utnage
Nov 9, 2024
Virginia Utnage, 94, of Terrell, Texas passed away on November 9, 2024. Ginny, as she was called, was born in St Louis, Missouri on October 16, 1930. She attended Goshen College in Indiana for one year and then Oklahoma Baptist University for two years, majoring in Home Economics. She married William Utnage on October 18, 1952 after meeting in Young...
Raymond Zuniga
Nov 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Raymond Zuniga (Monche)
With profound sorrow and abundant love, I share the story of my husband, Raymond Zuniga, who was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer two years ago. Even in the face of debilitating symptoms, Raymond faced his battle with dignity, strength, and unwavering faith. His belief in our Heavenly Father never wavered; even in his...
Colin Knowles
Nov 3, 2024
Colin Spencer Knowles, age 32, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.
He was born on July 8th, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Kevin Knowles and Catherine Knowles (Holzhauer).
Colin graduated from Forney High School in 2010 and went on to study Music at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. It was there he met his future...
Mary Evangeline Soriano Pineda
Oct 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved wife, Mary Evangeline Pineda, on October 30th, 2024. We were together for 17 wonderful years, and in that time, Mary became an incredible woman whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone around her. As a devoted wife and extraordinary mother, she...
Rosa Villanueva
Oct 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Rosa R. Villanueva, a beloved mother, wife, daughter, and friend. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Sweetwater, TX, and peacefully left us on October 30, 2024, at her home in Forney, TX.
Rosa is survived by her loving children, Robert Villanueva, Annabel Diaz, and Norma...
Becky Howell
Oct 29, 2024
Becky Winann Howell (Hackel), of Mesquite, TX, passed away in the evening of October 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 16, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas and was a proud alumna of Topeka High School.
When Becky was little, she learned to play the accordion and competed in numerous musical competitions. She also was...
Kevin Smith
Oct 23, 2024
Kevin Lee Smith, was born on October 24, 1976 in Houston, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 47.
Kevin was the beloved son of Emily Mae Smith and the late Thomas Alvin Smith.
Kevin grew up in Magnolia, Texas where he enjoyed playing sports. Later in life, he worked as a Mechanical...
Kenneth Smith
Oct 21, 2024
Kenneth Smith, 44, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May 28, 1980 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Kenneth Smith and Debbie Smith.
Kenneth graduated from Seagoville High School in 1999. He started his career at StateFarm in Ads Services, then moved to Company Cars, and most recently worked as a Claims Specialist. He worked...
Paul Carter
Oct 20, 2024
Paul Eugene Carter was born September 17, 1951 in Waco, Texas to the late W.D. Carter and Virginia Baccus Carter. Paul passed away October 20, 2024 in Mesquite, Texas after a long battle with kidney disease.
Growing up as an only child, Paul enjoyed helping in his dad's Safeway grocery store. In 1969, Paul graduated from Grand Prairie High School. He...
Carolyn Evertson
Oct 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Gaylor Evertson announce her passing on October 19, 2024, at the age of 67 years. Carolyn was the firstborn of Francis and A.V. Gaylor, on September 13, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her early years were spent with friends and family in Little Rock, as she attended Mount St. Mary's...
Jan Pettit
Oct 18, 2024
Obituary forthcoming...
In lieu of flowers family kindly asks that you consider a donation to The National Kidney Foundation.
Elnita Wilson
Oct 18, 2024
Elnita Wilson, age 85, of Balch Springs, Texas died on October 18, 2024. She was born Elnita Jean Woodruff, the youngest of 8 children, to William Ira Woodruff and Louvenia Ella McKay Woodruff in South Sulphur, Texas on May 12, 1939.
Elnita was retired from the City of Dallas Water Utilities, where she worked for many years. She spent...
Mary Vines
Oct 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary "Maxine" Vines, a beloved mother and dear friend, who peacefully passed away on October 18, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas. Born on May 5, 1920, in Canton, TX, Maxine lived a fulfilling life surrounded by loved ones.
Maxine, a kind-hearted soul with a gentle spirit, dedicated her life to her family....
Betty McCraw
Oct 17, 2024
Betty McCraw, age 81, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on June 28, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Milas and Sarah Easterwood.
Betty was a very loving and caring wife, mother, and great friend to all. She enjoyed a life in farming and ranching and would later own and operate a floral...
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