Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Robert Scott
Sep 29, 2025
                                It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Scottie" Eugene Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on September 29, 2025, at the age of 78.
Robert was born on November 2, 1946, in Macomb, Illinois, to Donald Scott and Juanita Phelps Scott. His journey began in small-town Illinois, where he graduated from Galesburg High...
                                
Clifford Hetchler
Sep 28, 2025
Clifford Wayne Hetchler, who we all lovingly know as "Cliff", passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born on March 21, 1941, in Paris, Texas, to George William Hetchler and Rosa Lee Gills. As the third child in his family, he grew up alongside his siblings, Geraldine ("Jerrie"), James Thomas, and Leonard Ray, surrounded...
Norma Frank
Sep 27, 2025
                                Norma Louise Frank (Nettle) 5/28/1932 - 9/27/2025
Norma was born in Freestone County Texas to Jewel and Hamp Nettle. She graduated from Fairfield High School at age sixteen. Norma married Perry Albert Frank in 1953. Norma resided in Mesquite for around seventy years. In addition to taking care of her family, she also excelled in her career as a licensed customs...
                                
Robert Mercer
Sep 27, 2025
Robert Lloyd Mercer, born on December 1, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. A beloved brother, friend, and passionate network engineer, Robert lived a life full of joy, adventure, and love for the outdoors. He spent his days tinkering with technology and working for various companies in the IT industry, but his true passions lay...
Dennis Dodd
Sep 27, 2025
                                Dennis Dodd, age 70, left this Earth peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends in Dallas, TX.
Dennis was born on January 26, 1955, in Sherman, TX, the son of Clifton and Billie Dodd. He grew up in Lancaster and Wilmer Texas, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for...
                                
Joyce Meeker
Sep 25, 2025
                                Joyce Ann MeekerApril 20, 1938 - September 25, 2025
Joyce Ann Meeker went home to her God on September 25, 2025. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 20, 1938, Joyce lived a life defined by love, faith, and play.
For more than six decades, Joyce dedicated herself to Scouting, involving her children and grandchildren in the program. She served in countless...
                                
Vicki Davis
Sep 24, 2025
                                Vicki Lou Ragsdale Davis, a spirited soul with a heart full of laughter, passed away peacefully at her home in Ferris, TX on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 72.
Vicki was born on May 22, 1953 and was the 14th child of Clifton and Eula Ragsdale. She was raised in Mesquite, TX and spent her later years...
                                
Janis Keel
Sep 22, 2025
                                Janis Diane Mattingly Keel
January 22, 1951 - September 22, 2025
Janis Diane Mattingly Keel, 74, of Crandall, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025. Born on January 22, 1951, in Denison, Texas, Janis lived a life defined by love for her family and friends, a strong work ethic, and her passion for laughter and...
                                
Robert Struck
Sep 21, 2025
                                Robert Gann Struck 1953-2025
Robert Gann Struck, 72, of Dallas, Texas died on September 21, 2025.
Robert was born in Dallas, Texas in 1953 to Robert Gann Struck Senior and Lois Struck. Robert graduated from Mesquite High School in 1971 and married Barbara Swinney on June 10, 1979. Robert was a loving father to Arthur Struck, Christian Struck, and Cocoa. He worked...
                                
Abraham Philipose
Sep 21, 2025
                                Eulogy of Mr. Abraham Philipose
Mr. Abraham Philipose, fondly known as Kunjumon, was born on July 4, 1943, in Keekozhoor, Ranni, Kerala, India. In the Pottakulathu family he was the eldest son among nine children of the late Mr. Philip P. Abraham and Mrs. Mariamma Abraham. His loving siblings are the late Jainamma Kuruvilla, the late Rev. Abraham Samuel, Elizabeth...
                                
Jack Tittle
Sep 19, 2025
                                Jack Tittle, beloved father and brother, has gone to be with the Lord on the 19th day of September 2025. Jack was born August 1, 1953, in Louisville, KY. He was a devoted Christian whose life was marked by faith and compassion.
Jack is survived by his loving daughters, Lacy Tittle and Lauren Billik; and his cherished siblings, Geoffrey Gentry...
                                
Pablo Hernandez
Sep 16, 2025
                                With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Pablo Daniel Hernandez, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, mentor, and friend, on September 16, 2025. Born on September 13, 1986, he blessed our lives with his presence, laughter, and love.
He was an excellent husband and dad, the heart of our family, who showed us every day what true...
                                
Jack Alsbrooks
Sep 10, 2025
Jack Edward Alsbrooks, born on August 31, 1947, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 10, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Glenda Alsbrooks, and their children: sons James Cottles and Clay Cottles, daughters Ramona Embury, Dejuana Mason, and Belinda Smith. He was a proud father-in-law to Christy Cottles, Jeff Embury, and Randy Mason. Jack is also...
Walter Crow
Sep 7, 2025
                                Walter "Buck" CrowFebruary 12, 1950 - September 7, 2025
Walter Crow, lovingly known to all as "Buck," passed away on September 7, 2025. Born on February 12, 1950, to Willie and Bertha Frances Crow, Buck lived a life defined by hard work, deep love for his family, and unwavering generosity toward friends and neighbors.
Buck proudly served his country in...
                                
Marcus Davis
Sep 7, 2025
Marcus George Davis, born on August 30, 2001, in Plano, Texas, tragically passed away on September 7, 2025, at the young age of 24. A passionate Body Shop Tech II at Penske, Marcus was known for his dedication and skill in his craft. His love for body work, especially his pride in welding and his Matco tools, was matched only...
Gilbert Jordan
Sep 6, 2025
                                Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Lifelong Businessman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilbert Jordan of Mesquite, Texas, who peacefully departed this world on September 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Gilbert lived a long and fulfilling life marked by service to his country, unwavering dedication to his family, and a deep-rooted passion for business and...
                                
Jackie Porter
Sep 6, 2025
Jackie Lewis Porter of Mesquite, Texas died September 6, 2025. He was born in Flats, Texas on June 15, 1936 to Gordon Phelps Porter and Mildred McKinley Hamby. Raised in Emory, Austin, and Terrell, Texas, Jack graduated from Terrell High School in 1954. He entered East Texas State University that fall and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry in 1958....
Michael Ames
Sep 4, 2025
                                On Thursday, September 4, Michael Christian Ames, a loving father, son, brother, nephew, boyfriend, and friend to others passed away at home in the early morning hours.
Michael is now resting peacefully with The Lord and is reunited with family members that have gone before him.
Michael was born on November 30, 1993 at Mesquite Community Hospital, in Mesquite, Texas to Michael...
                                
Paul "Randy" Leake
Sep 4, 2025
                                To his friends, he was Randy. To his clients and colleagues, he was Paul. To his family, he was a loyal son, a mischievous younger brother, a whimsical uncle, and a loving father with refreshingly blunt opinions. To Dianne–his wife of 43 years–he was everything. Randy passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the age of 70.
Randy was born...
                                
Jacob Stokes
Sep 3, 2025
                                Jacob Daniel Stokes
June 5, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Jacob Daniel Stokes, age 8, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025.
He was born on June 5, 2017, in Greenville, Texas. Jacob is survived by his loving father, Ryan Stokes; his big brother, Kaleb Stokes; and his little sister, Adalynn Stokes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel...
                                
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