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

Nathaniel Goins

Jan 9, 2024

Nathaniel De'Sean Goins, 25, of Forney, TX, passed away on January 9th, 2024, at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. He was born on December 3rd, 1998, to Shunquetta Goins and Lenoard Avery. Nathaniel accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Inspiring Body of Christ (IBOC) Church. He attended the Plano ISD school system. Nathaniel was an...

Stephen Whitehead

Jan 9, 2024

Steve Whitehead, age 63 passed away on January 9th, 2024.

Steve was born in Odessa, TX. To Marshall L. Whitehead Sr. and Billie J. Whitehead. Steve married Mary Whitehead on February 14th , 2004.

Steve is Survived by his wife Mary Whitehead and two sons Stephen K. Whitehead II and Justin M. Moore-Daniels as well as brother...

David Valenzuela

Jan 8, 2024

Beloved son, David Anthony Valenzuela, 38 years old, passed away on January 8, 2024.

David was born October 8, 1985 in La Palma, CA. Graduated from Rockwall High School in 2004, attended 1 year Dallas Community College where he studied Art.

He was a people person and loved talking and helping others. Favorite things were Legos, Anime, movies, playing World...

Milton Drahem

Jan 7, 2024

Milton Lee Drahem was born October 7, 1939, to Henry & Bessie Drahem in Lyons, TX. Such as things were in the country, he was born at home and was weighed on hog scales to verify his undocumented 12lbs. He was the baby of the family joining an all-girl ensemble and he is survived by his sisters Elaine Goforth of...

Billy Joe "BJ" Smith

Jan 3, 2024

Born 8-29-1933 in Peeltown, TX to David B. and Floy Smith and passed away on January 3, 2024 in Mesquite, TX.

Predeceased by both parents, his brother Kenneth, son Jason McGraw Smith, granddaughter Randi Whicker and grandson Joshua Smith.

Survived by wife of 67 years, Ann, daughter Keely and husband Clay Wells, daughter Lori and husband Don Wilt, son Judson...

Marnetta "Marty" Rose

Jan 2, 2024

Marnetta "Marty" Rose, 76, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

Marty Rose was born on July 15, 1947, in Dallas, TX, to Joe Laye and Vadna Laye.

Marty graduated from Garland High School in 1965 and attended Texas Women's University and then went on to earn a degree in nursing from El Centro College in...

Billy Perry

Dec 31, 2023

Billy "Bill" Wayne Perry, 83, of Mesquite, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2023.

Bill was born on July 3, 1940, in Kenefic, Oklahoma, to William Perry and Lora Nona Perry.

Bill graduated from Canton High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he moved to Dallas, Texas, and began working for Western Auto. He and...

Arlis Swiger

Dec 31, 2023

Arlis Joe Swiger ("Joe"), age 64, passed away on December 31, 2023. Joe was born on August 16, 1959, in Philippi, West Virginia to Argyle Swiger and Ada Wilkins.

Joe was best known for his love of football and could always be seen in the garage on Sundays watching the Pittsburg Steelers and Dallas Cowboys next to his...

Kenny Cope

Dec 31, 2023

Kenny Lew Cope, of Mesquite, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on March 7, 1944, and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Darla Cope.

The family and friends of Kenny Cope will gather to honor his memory and celebrate his life at Grove Hill Memorial Park, located...

Jerry Tousa

Dec 28, 2023

Jerry Tousa, age 87, passed away on December 28, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on March 28, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank Tousa and Mary Lee Vivian Mayes.

Jerry spent most of his childhood in Dallas, Texas. He, his sister and their parents lived in Galveston, Texas for a year when he was in middle school...

Cedric Acy

Dec 27, 2023

Our beloved Cedric Acy, 31, of Midland, TX, passed away on December 27th, 2023, after a 3-year long battle with Chronic Kidney Disease, his spirit was bright and his force will be everlasting.

Cedric was born on May 9th, 1992, to Breeyan Acy and Cedric Acy in Dallas, TX at Medical City Hospital. Cedric was loved by many because he...

P.C. Thomas

Dec 25, 2023

P. C. Thomas "Aniyankunju" went home to be with Jesus Christ on December 25, 2023 at the age of 86. P. C. Thomas was born on January 15, 1937 in Mangadu Pathanamthitta, Kerala. He was the oldest son of seven children of Late P.T. Chacko and Late Aleyamma Chacko. His siblings are three brothers; Skariah Chacko, P.C. George, Rev. P.C....

Wilma Hopkins

Dec 24, 2023

Willma Jean Hopkins was born on July 31st, 1938 in Wichita Falls, TX to Ted and Marie Bouge. She passed away in Rockwall, TX on December 24, 2023 from kidney failure.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Ted and Marie, husband Glenn Hopkins and her beloved Son Gary Ray Hopkins.

Wilma and Glenn met @ Forest Ave High School, and they married in 1955.

She is survived...

Gary Peeples

Dec 22, 2023

This is the story of Gary Peeples.

He was the third of five children, and the second in a set of twins, born to William Dawson Peeples, II, and Ethel Mae Alexander in Emory, Texas in 1941. He grew up in Mesquite, Texas where he attended old Mesquite High and in 1963, he met and married the love of...

Claude W. "Buck" Woolverton

Dec 21, 2023

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Claude W. "Buck" Woolverton passed away at the age of ninety-one, surrounded by family.

Buck was a fun-loving person who will be missed. He enjoyed showing Bulldogs, tinkering in the garden, collecting coins, and storytelling. For years, he was actively involved with his church and served as a Deacon at Oates Drive Baptist Church...

Elaine Smith

Dec 18, 2023

Elaine Smith, age 85, passed away on December 18, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on June 28, 1938 in Waco, Texas to parents Floyd and Almeda Wilkes.

Elaine received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a master's degree in Computer Science from East Texas State University. She spent most of her professional career at AT&T...

William Scroggins

Dec 18, 2023

William "Trey" Scroggins III

October 18, 1955-December 18, 2023

William "Trey" Oliver Scroggins III was born October 18, 1955 in San Angelo, Texas to William Oliver Scroggins Jr and Alberta Louise Scroggins. He passed away on December 18, 2023 in Forney, Texas.

He was proceeded in death by his father, William Oliver Scroggins Jr and his mother, Alberta...

Cody Lambert

Dec 18, 2023

Cody Wayne Lambert, "Coach" beloved son and brother to Tim, Amy and Carlie Lambert and cherished love of Nikki Smith went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 18, 2023 due to complications of his Addison's Disease. His infectious smile, exuberant personality, compassionate heart, and zest for life will be missed by all who knew him. As a Forney High...

Very Rev. David Cheruthottil Corepiscopos

Dec 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Very Rev. David John Cheruthottil Corepiscopos

November 27, 1946 - December 18, 2023

Born on November 27, 1946, Very Rev. David John Cheruthottil Corepiscopos, fondly known as David Achen, was the cherished son of Thariyath Yohannan and Annamma and eldest of five children. He was baptized and found solace in his Christian upbringing while...

George Boyce

Dec 17, 2023

George Boyce, 94, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Dallas.

George Boyce was born on January 30, 1929 in Caddo Mills, TX, to George Boyce and Bessie Boyce.

George served the citizens of Mesquite in various offices - first as a Council member from 1961-1965, as Mayor from 1965-1973 and then as Municipal Court Judge from 1981-1988. He worked...