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

Thomas Graves

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas Ray Graves passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at the age of 84, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Red River County, Texas, to Olan and Lucille (Lunsford) Graves.

After graduating from Paris High School in 1958, Thomas relocated to Dallas, where he met his future bride, Patricia Ann McCann. They...

Betty Smart

Jun 22, 2024

Betty Smart, age 91, of Kilgore, Longview, and Dallas, Texas passed away on June, 22, 2024. Betty was born on October 11, 1932, in Camden, Arkansas. She lived there until age 10, when her father was called up to serve in the reserves during World War II. After the war, her family moved to Trieste, Italy where she learned to...

Alberto Ramirez

Jun 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto Ramirez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Alberto was born on April 8, 1948, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and peacefully departed from this world on June 20, 2024 in his home.

Alberto is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Margarita Ramirez. Their...

Mildred Hudson

Jun 20, 2024

Mildred Rose Ragsdale Hudson passed away on June 20, 2024 at her home in Gun Barrel City.

She is survived by her daughters Teresa Brennan Prewitt, Kahla Rose Brennan, and son Kenneth Wayne Brennan (Debbie); 4 grandchildren: Koree Elaine Perry (Garland), Klenton Hunter Prewitt, Kaylon Melton Brennan (Ashley), Kristen Delanie Brennan; 4 great-grandchildren Bentley Hudson Smith, Landree Grace Perry,...

Christy Coile

Jun 17, 2024

Vibrant from a very young age, raised by a close knit and loving family, Christy grew up loving the arts. The youngest of 4 siblings it quickly became apparent that she was headstrong and fearless (and maybe a bit of a problem child - lovingly so). Always quick with a smile and a hug, she was adored by family and...

Gregorio Saldivar, Jr.

Jun 17, 2024

Gregorio Saldivar Jr., a beloved son, brother, and father, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 after a long hard battle with kidney and organ failure. He was called to be with God too soon at a young 38 years old.

Greg Jr. was born on September 19, 1985 in Dallas, Texas to parents Gregorio Saldivar, Sr. and Alma...

Mark Steele

Jun 15, 2024

Mark Wayne Steele, age 81, was called to his heavenly home on June 15, 2024 after a long bout with cancer and other medical issues. He was born on October 28, 1942 to parents Albert and Barbara Steele in Wayne County Michigan and grew up in Indiana.

Mark joined the Air Force right after his high school...

Cynthia Faaborg

Jun 15, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Faaborg passed away at the age of 76 on June 15, 2024 after a life of great service. She will be greatly missed and leaves a tremendous impact on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Faaborg, as well as her parents, Melvin and Joyce Van Slooten and her brothers Steven...

Wilma Schoenrock

Jun 10, 2024

Wilma Faye Schoenrock of Mesquite, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024, just a few days shy of her 87th birthday. Her life was imprinted with the saving grace of Jesus, and her path was guided by faith. She was a loving daughter who cared for her elderly parents, a sister who enjoyed making memories with...

Evelyn Anderson

Jun 9, 2024

Evie Anderson



(In Her Words - Spring 2024)



My full name is Evelyn (Evie) Beth Irvin Harper Anderson. I was born October 26, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Aurelia (Vene) Wilkinson Irvin and Lynn Burdell Irvin. I was the onlygirl, a middle child, with two brothers and two half-brothers. I grew up in Oak Cliff, a part of...

Freddie Ransom

Jun 6, 2024

Freddie Joe Ransom , age 85, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024 after a 3 year battle with ALS. He was born on August 5, 1938 in Cooper, Texas to parents Charlie and Zadie Ransom.

Before he retired, Freddie worked as a technician with NCR where he worked on bank proofing machines.

Freddie was currently a member of...

Shirley Wheat

Jun 3, 2024

Shirley Ann (Bridges) Wheat, 86, went to be with her Lord and savior on Monday morning June 3, 2024. Shirley was born in her ancestral home on September 16, 1937, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Louis Elton Bridges Sr. and Bessie (Sykes) Bridges. She was the 3rd of 4 children, and grew up on the family farm where she played...

Alicia Arriaza

May 29, 2024

Edward DeVoll

May 29, 2024

Eddie DeVoll, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 79 years old.

Eddie was born on September 29, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Steve and Helen Gramling DeVoll. While attending high school at Tulia High School, where he graduated in 1963, Eddie...

Henry Clark

May 28, 2024

Henry Lee Clark, 82, of Garland, Texas passed away on May 28, 2024.

Henry was born on February 12, 1942 in Mart, Texas to the parents of John Clark and Mabel Bell.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was always a ray of sunshine. Henry worked for the City of Garland where he retired...

Donna Curts

May 28, 2024

Donna Faye Curts, of Forney, Texas passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 75. Donna was the devoted mother of John I. Curts (Ginna), Brian D. Curts (Meg), and Stephanie Curts; loving "Nonna" of Ashly Jones (Chad), Candace Curts, John Tyler Curts (Ryleigh - fiancé), and Finn Curts; cherished great-grandmother of Charlotte Jones and Ava Jones;...

Barbara Long

May 26, 2024

Barbara Long, born on April 27, 1935, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Farmer and husband Mark, son Keith Long and wife DeLynn, grandson Tanner Long, and granddaughter Elana Farmer.

Barbara's life will be celebrated in a Funeral Service at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel on June 1,...

Mary Gibson

May 22, 2024

Mary Jean Pyland Gibson, age 83, passed away on May 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Avinger, Texas to parents W.D. and Jo Fern Pyland.

Mary married Kenneth Patrick Gibson on May 30, 1959. She passed away just shy of the couple celebrating sixty five years of marriage together. Mary and...

Mary Boren

May 21, 2024

Mary Hedy "Vickie" Boren, beloved wife, mother, sister, educator, and cherishedmember of the community, passed away on May 21st, 2024, at the age of 82.Born on July 20, of 1941, in Lufkin, Texas, Vickie's passion for music was evidentfrom a young age. In her high school years at Corsicana High School, she wrote herfirst song at the tender age of...

Belinda Rodriguez

May 20, 2024

Belinda Servillon Rodriguez, 72, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Mesquite, TX. Belinda Servillon Rodriguez was born on June 25, 1951 to Godofredo Servillon and Norma Alvaniz.

Belinda graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing in 1973 in the Philippines and was recruited to the United States where she started her career as a nurse and went on to...