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

Tommy Everett

Jan 18, 2024

Today we celebrate the life of Tommy Bowman Everett. Tommy was born on March 21, 1936 in Athens, Texas. He went to be with Jesus peacefully in the early morning hours on Jan 18, 2024.

Tommy was the son of Thomas Lafayette Everett and Blanche Bowman Everett. His father passed before he was born of pneumonia; was then raised...

Charlotte Low

Jan 15, 2024

Charlotte Low, 96, passed away on January 15, 2024 in Mesquite, TX.

Charlotte was born on March 2, 1927 to Chester Gardner and Pearl Gardner near Italy, TX.

Charlotte married Marlin Low on May 10, 1947 in Dallas, TX. The couple had 3 children, Forrest Low (deceased), Charles Low of Hawkins, and Marilyn Trull of Mesquite.

Charlotte was known for...

Brenda Osborn

Jan 15, 2024

Brenda Osborn of Amarillo, Texas passed from the scenes of this life into heaven's immortal glory on January 15, 2024. She was 80 years old at the time of her passing. Visitation with the family will be hosted at New Hope Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens at 500 US-80 Sunnyvale, Texas on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:30...

Monayi Jacob

Jan 14, 2024

Monayi Thevermadathil Jacob was born on May 14th, 1959 in Adimali, Idukki, Kerala, India as the son of the late Varkey Jacob and Aleyamma Jacob, the sixth child born among their ten children.

At an early age, Monayi pursued education with a burning eagerness, becoming the first one to have a college degree in his family. He completed his Bachelor's degree...

Sharon Johnson

Jan 14, 2024

Sharon Lee McCoy Johnson, went to be with her Savior on January 14, 2024. She was with much of the family she loved so dearly as she drew her last breath after a brief illness. Sharon was born on November 25, 1947, and was the middle child of Iva Irene McCoy. Sharon graduated Mesquite High School in 1966 and married...

Pauline Love

Jan 12, 2024

Pauline Love, age 92 ascended into Heaven very peacefully with her daughter Cyndie at her side on January 12, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1931 in Rusk, Texas and the last of the surviving eight children of Claude and Gertie Higgins. She had two brothers, Bill and Jeff and 6 sisters, Adelle, Ozelle, Mozelle, Marcelle and Della Delle....

Martin Anderson

Jan 12, 2024

Martin Keith Anderson was born September 11, 1957 in Dallas Texas and joined the love of his life, Linda, in their heavenly home on January 12, 2024. He was surrounded by his family as his battle with cancer came to an end at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Linda LaNell...

Janice Smith

Jan 10, 2024

Obituary forthcoming...

Clyde Honeycutt

Jan 10, 2024

Clyde Honeycutt was born April 03, 1966 and passed away surrounded by his family on January 10, 2024 in Plano, TX.

Clyde is survived by his daughters Alisia Allen, Sheila Honeycutt, Amber Beasley, Amanda Cuthrell, and Laura Martin. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, Kenneth Honeycutt - brother, Tonnia Honeycutt - sister, nieces, and nephews. Along with his loving companion and best friend,...

Stanley Claybrook

Jan 10, 2024

Stanley Rue Claybrook, 87 of Canton, Texas entered his heavenly home on January 10, 2024, with his wife of 68 years, Margaret, by his side.

Stan is preceded in death by his father Henry Reu Claybrook, mother Willie Ruth Comte Claybrook, brother Lester Lee Claybrook, and daughter Janice Diane Claybrook. He is survived by wife Margaret Ann Houser Claybrook,...

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...