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

Joyce Rodgers

Mar 14, 2024

Joyce Mitchell Rodgers went home to be with Jesus on March 14, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Dallas, Texas to Elvin Dewitt Mitchell and Alice Allbritton Mitchell. She married the love of her life, Jim Rodgers on July 9, 1955. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin and Alice Mitchell,...

Carol Gibson

Mar 11, 2024

Carol Denice (Sanders) Gibson, beloved mother, "Nana", sister and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on August 26, 1953, in Dallas, Carol was affectionately called "Sister" as the only daughter of Bernice (Watkins) Sanders and Claude Lee Sanders, and the beloved sister to brothers Claude M. Sanders II "Big...

Mary Alice Ridenour

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Alice Joines was born in Palmer, Texas, on October 9, 1936, to Leonard Melvy Joines and Alice Lorraine (Hurst) Joines. She peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Rowlett, Texas, at the age of 87, surrounded by family members. She is home again with her mother, father, and sister.

Mary Alice spent...

Ronald Madden

Mar 8, 2024

Ronald Dean Madden went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on January 6, 1950 in Dumas, Texas to parents Jackie and Betty Madden.

To say that Ron loved fishing is an understatement. It was a passion of his. He won many fishing tournaments and was quite the...

Sandra Brown

Mar 8, 2024

Sandra Brown, 80, passed away on March 8th 2024, in Dallas, TX . Born December 18th 1943 the 3rd daughter of Jesse & Bonnie Skidmore.

Sandra retired from the printing industry in 2004 enjoying 20 years of retirement. After retirement Sandra became a stay at home grandma and enjoyed taking care of her granddaughter. They enjoyed going to...

Kenneth Modglin

Mar 6, 2024

Kenneth Ray Modglin was born to parents William Modglin and Margaret Modglin in Granite City, Illinois on July 30, 1946, and passed away on March 6, 2024 at the age of 77.

Ken was a strong disciple of God, always sharing the word every chance he got. He was also the biggest family man who always did whatever...

Lawrence Douglas "Doug" Yates

Mar 6, 2024

Lawrence Douglas "Doug" Yates, 76, of Sunnyvale, Texas, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 6, 2024, while working in South Texas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Paula Crayton Yates; son Greg Yates and Stephanie Jansky (Oak Point); daughter Ashlee Yates and Joshua Gillie (Ft. Worth); granddaughter Lauren Yates and Lina Ron (Celina); grandson Michael...

Jerry Rhodes

Mar 4, 2024

Jerry Rhodes was born in Dallas, TX on December 16, 1950 and passed away on March 4, 2024. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Rhodes; his parents: William and Peggy Rhodes; his sister Joyce Kelley and brother Robert "Bobby" Rhodes. Jerry is survived by his children: Jason Rhodes and wife Katey; Jared Rhodes and...

Frank Varner

Mar 3, 2024

Frank Varner, age 85, passed away on March 3, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1938 in Honobia, Oklahoma to parents John and Linnie Varner.

Frank graduated from Nashoba High School in 1954 at the age of 15 and went on to earn an associates degree. He started his career as a Fireman in...

Larry Barner

Mar 2, 2024

Larry Mitchell Barner, age 72, passed away on March 2, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Larry was born on April 10, 1951 in Tyler, Texas to parents James Donald Barner and Wanda Sue Barner.

Larry graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in 1970 where he was the Drum Major and a trumpet player in the band. Following high school, Larry was...

Doris Hast

Feb 29, 2024

Doris Lajean Nichols Hast

October 8, 1932 - February 29, 2024

Doris L. Nichols Hast, of Mesquite, born in Dalhart,Texas on October 8, 1932, passed away in Mesquite,Texas on February 29, 2024 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Clanton; mother, Lessie Clanton; husband of 47 years, Ralph Nichols; husband of 8 years, Kenneth Hast;...

Jonathan Jackson

Feb 28, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Jonathan Ray Jackson, born October 13, 1981 to Dan Jackson, Jr. and Antonita Jackson. Jonathan passed away too soon, on February 28, 2024 at the age of 42 in his home surrounded by those he loved.

Jonathan courageously battled many health issues from a young age, but despite these struggles, built...

Mary Morris

Feb 28, 2024

Mary Graham Morris (nee Alexander), of Mesquite, was called to her eternal rest on February 28, 2024. She was born August 25, 1935 in Clinton, Arkansas, the daughter of Lora (Bonds) and John Harvey Alexander.



Mary's legacy is lovingly carried on by her children Penny (Jim) Bachle of Cedarburg, WI and Perry (Meloney) Graham of Forney, Texas. She...

Agustin Acosta

Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Agustin Acosta, a cherished member of the community in Garland and Mesquite, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2024, in Rowlett, TX. He was known for his dedication to his patients as an internal medicine and gastroenterologist physician, with a career spanning over 40 years Dr. Acosta's journey began at Mesquite General Hospital where he first embarked on his...

Juan Solis-Mancillas

Feb 25, 2024

Clemente y bondadoso Infante de Atocha,

acudo ante ti para decirte lo mucho que te amo y necesito,

quiero que vuelvas tus ojos misericordiosos hacia mí

y veas la desesperación y aflicción que me embarga.

Yo he hecho todo lo que está a mi alcance

pero mis problemas son graves y no he encontrado solución.

Tú que eres...

Denise Clark

Feb 24, 2024

Phyllis Denise Clark (known as Denise to her friends and family), Age 73, of Sunnyvale, Texas, was called home to the Lord on February 24, 2024.



Denise was born January 16, 1951 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Wayne and Nelda Jo McFaul. Denise grew up in Dallas and graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1969. Denise married...

Suzanne Quentin

Feb 22, 2024

Suzanne Quentin (née Cyr), born on April 6, 1952, in Auburn, Washington, and longtime resident of Fort Worth, Texas, was called home to the Lord on the 22nd of February, 2024, at the age of 71. Her unwavering dedication to her family and her admirable diligence in all her endeavors shall be forever cherished and remembered.

She leaves behind...

Hines Perry

Feb 21, 2024

Sgt. Hines Perry III, was born on August 6, 1964 in Del Rio, Texas and passed away on February 21, 2024 at the age of 59.

Hines spent his childhood in Uvalde, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He then went on to begin his career with the Mesquite Police...

Anil D'souza

Feb 20, 2024

Anil Ivan D'Souza, of Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully at 3:48 PM on February 20, 2024 at the age of 62 years, surrounded by his family.

Anil was born on February 11, 1962 in Mumbai, India to Valerian and Ida D'Souza. He attended St. Stanislaus High School and later graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of...

Edna Collier

Feb 20, 2024

Edna Collier, a beloved member of the community, passed away in Mesquite, TX. on February 20th, 2024. She was born in Point, TX. on December 26th, 1933. Edna was known for her warm personality and strong ties to her community; she attended Sunnyvale Baptist Church and was part of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

In her earlier years, Edna excelled...