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

Lynda Stansbury

Mar 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lynda Lou Stansbury, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Lynda was born on June 29, 1944, in Kilgore, Texas, and departed this life peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Dallas Texas, at the age of 80, due to natural causes.

Lynda dedicated her career to the beauty...

Barbara Jasmin

Mar 6, 2025

On March 6, 2025, at the age of 73, Barbara Jasmin, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara is survived by her husband Bill, to whom she was married for 53 years. She was mother to 3 children: Nicole, Julie, and Justin. She has 9 grandchildren whom she loves with...

Taylor Walton Massey, II

Mar 5, 2025

On March 5th, 2025 the love of my life, Taylor Walton Massey II, passed from his earthly life into the arms of Jesus at the age of 83.

Taylor was born on October 1, 1941 to Gabe and Faye (Jones) Massey. He was married to Patricia Mercer Massey. We celebrated our marriage of 44 years together on Valentine's Day surrounded...

Mary Melvin

Mar 3, 2025

Mary Ellen Melvin passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Forney, Texas. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Madill, Oklahoma to James and Viola Jones.

Mary moved with her family to Dallas at the age of five where she attended school, eventually graduating from W.W. Samuell High School in 1961. After graduation,...

Vernon Cannon

Mar 1, 2025

Vernon James Cannon

August 29, 1938 - March 1, 2025

Vernon James Cannon, 86, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Born on August 29, 1938, in Winslow, Arizona, Vernon lived a rich and fulfilling life, marked by devotion to his family, his work, and the hobbies that brought him joy.

Vernon was preceded in death by...

Leticia Quiroga

Feb 27, 2025

Leticia Quiroga, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 29, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, she spent her life dedicated to her family and her passion for baking. Leticia was known for her exceptional skills in baking and decorating cakes, talents that she shared lovingly with those around...

Chris Hernandez

Feb 26, 2025

Obituary forthcoming

Ann Sanders

Feb 26, 2025

Annie Belle Swindall Sanders entered heaven on February 25, 2025. Ann, also known as Ninnie, & Grannie Annie, was born June 6, 1941 to Oscar and Gladys Swindall of Crosbyton, TX. She graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1959, where she served as President of the Future Homemakers of America.

The Swindall Family had a very close friendship with...

Yvonne Lawyer

Feb 25, 2025

Yvonne Provencio Lawyer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, joyfully entered heaven on February 25, 2025. She passed away with family at her bedside, after her dear friend Marget Stokes sang her favorite hymns. Yvonne, most known by her nickname Bonnie, was born June 20, 1937, in El Paso, Texas. She was married to Albert Lawyer for 51 years...

Cindy Pipes

Feb 22, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Cindy Elizabeth Pittman Pipes -aka- "Gammy", finished the fight and won the race. For 83 years, she kept the faith and God has called her home.Ms. Pipes was born on December 18, 1941 into the union of the late Columbus Pittman and the late Lorine Jackson Forehand. She was the third oldest of 13 children....

Ronald Glenn Crowder, Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

Ronald Glenn Crowder, Jr., born on September 18, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 22, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Jackie Crowder; his beloved sons, Bryan (wife Tori) and Nicholas Crowder; and his cherished daughter, Crystal Crowder along with extended family members, Sister in law,...

Edgar Williams

Feb 20, 2025

Ed Williams, age 73, of Newton, MS, son of Edgar Clyde Williams, Sr., and Francis Nelson Williams-Hahn, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2025.

Ed was born on April 25, 1951, in Newton, MS. His dad was a Navy Seabee, allowing them to live in many places. When he was 13, his family settled in...

Marvin Cole

Feb 19, 2025

MARVIN ERNEST COLE, SR.

Marvin Cole at the age of 87 went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2025.

Marvin was born on August 9, 1937 in Haughton, LA to Louise (Winters) and Hugh Cole. He was a 1955 graduate of Chandler High School, Chandler, TX. Marvin was married on May 24, 1957 to his sweetheart,...

Harold Dan Preston

Feb 19, 2025

Harold Dan Preston passed away peacefully in his home in Mesquite, Texas, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Paula; son, Brian; daughter, Angela Harvey and husband Darin and their daughter Madison; and his sister, Carmelita Glover. Throughout his life, Harold was known as Dan Preston. He left behind a legacy that...

Lori Frye

Feb 18, 2025

Lori Lea Frye (née Hendrix) , died at her home in Forney, Texas on February 18, 2025 after a short but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 26, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Nelda and Jimmy Hendrix, who preceded her in death in 2016 and 2002, respectively.

Lori is survived by her two sisters, Debra...

Delma Maine

Feb 14, 2025

Delma Lee Maine, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and devoted servant of God, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Dallas, TX, at 73. He was born on April 26, 1951, in Monroe, LA, to the late Birtha Ann Maine and Delma Maine, Sr.

A proud graduate of Grambling State University, he had a respected career...

Floyd Slocum, Jr.

Feb 11, 2025

Floyd Lee Slocum, Jr., of Terrell, Texas, passed away on February 11,2025, at the age of 70. Floyd was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was known for his warm heart, sense of humor, and his love for the outdoors. Floyd especially loved fishing and enjoyed telling tall tales of the fish that got away.

Floyd was...

Frankie Johnson

Feb 8, 2025

Frankie Dale "Spike" Johnson was born in Lincoln, Arkansas in 1940 and left us peacefully in February 2025 in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 84. He was a dedicated family man who found joy in the simple things in life.

Dale was given the nickname "Spike" while attending grade school. He was being picked on at school but...

Glenda Perry

Feb 7, 2025

Glenda Nell Perry, age 70, of Rowlett, Texas passed away Friday morning, February 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer diagnosed in March, 2024.

Glenda was a ray of sunshine in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in...

Holly Melofsky

Feb 6, 2025

Holly Melofsky (née Orndorff), 52, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

Born on December 25, 1972, in El Paso, Texas, Holly dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her passion for nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree on December 13, 1997. Shortly thereafter, she...