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

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...

Arthur Roy Phillips

Feb 17, 2024

Arthur Roy Phillips, first a sinner saved by the Precious Blood of Jesus, as well as a loving husband, father, honey-pappa, brother, uncle, friend, and barber, took his seat at the Father's Table on February 17, 2024.

Roy was born on December 19,1959 in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil & Dorothy Phillips. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Veronica...

Stephen Boyd

Feb 16, 2024

Stephen Boyd, age 58, passed away on February 16, 2024, in Polk County, Florida.

Stephen Boyd was born on October 22, 1965 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, to parents John Ray Boyd and Lynette Reese.

Stephen married Kristina (Kristy) Boyd on May 27, 1995 in Texas. The couple had 1 child, Stephen Boyd II.

Stephen served...

Ruby Curtis

Feb 15, 2024

Ruby Curtis, age 93 of Mesquite, Texas peacefully entered her heavenly home on February 15, 2024. Ruby was born on July 12, 1930 in Dallas, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Alice Pool; brother, RL Parsons; husband, William Marriott; husband, Calvin Curtis and daughter, Phyllis Kyser.

Ruby is survived by her beloved daughters Cherle Collier...

Rita Perkins

Feb 14, 2024

Obituary Forthcoming...

Bobbie Stone

Feb 14, 2024

Bobbie June Ward Stone, 95, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas.  She was born on June 13, 1928 in Fox, Oklahoma to Hays and Nora Ward.

Bobbie graduated from Fox High School in 1946.  She then moved to Dallas, Texas and started her career as a telephone operator in 1947. After many other wonderful jobs, she ended her...

Judy Thomas

Feb 14, 2024

Judy Eileen Thomas of Garland, Tx born May 16, 1944 passed away February 14, 2024.Preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Thomas and parents Robert and Maggie Massey.

Judy is survived by children; Alicia Deutsch and husband David , Andrea Mason, Evan Thomas and wife Amy Thomas; Grandchildren, Bayley Papa and her husband Dominic, Caylan Deutsch, Teagan Thomas, Caleb and...

Suresh Mani

Feb 13, 2024

Today, as we gather to bid farewell to our beloved Sureh Mani, we reflect on th elife of a man whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew him. Suresh was born on May 25th, 1972, into the loving embrance of theAmbattuparambil family in Pala, Kerala, India. He was thedearest son of Mr. Mani Mani and Ammalikutty Mani, and...

Lelia Sue Knox

Feb 12, 2024

LELIA SUE KNOX

"Celebration of Life"

With loved ones by her side, Lelia "Susie" (Chennault) Knox peacefully went home to be with Jesus on February 12, 2024. Susie lived loyally in community with others and was guided by her strong convictions. Her family honors her as a woman of character and faith.

Susie's journey began in 1946 when she was born to Herman...

Thomas Gillespie

Feb 7, 2024

Thomas Henry "Tom" Gillespie, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, son-in-law, granddad, and friend. Tom was known for his work ethic, pride for his country, and unwavering love for his wife and family.

Tom was born on October 13, 1955 in Medford, Massachusetts...

Wanda Gambles

Feb 1, 2024

On Thursday February 1, 2024 Wanda Jean Gambles, loving mother of three daughters, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many drifter off into paradise to fly above in the heavenly blue skies.

She was born on January 26, 1959 in Abilene Texas to the proud parents Jobie Sr. and Margaret Gambles the second oldest of 5...

Velia Nevarez

Feb 1, 2024

Velia D. Nevarez, age 85, of Garland, Texas passed away February 1, 2024. She succumbed to a chronic lung disease, which she had battled for several years. She was a fighter and never gave up hope. Val was a Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. She had tremendous faith and trust in God.

She was born June 28, 1938,...

Jennia Emerson

Feb 1, 2024

Jennia Fay Gwin Emerson, 79, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Seagoville, TX at the home of her daughter Cynthia Emerson.

Jennia was born on April 28, 1944 in Rowdy, KY, as the fourth child of Robert Woodson Gwin and Martha Watts Gwin.

Jennia attended Emmerich Manual High School, Indianapolis, IN and graduated in 1962. After her...

Joanna Schuster

Jan 30, 2024

Joanna Marian Wroblewski Schuster died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Joanna was born March 16,1947 in Chicago, Illinios to Eugene and Anna Marie Wroblewski; she was the younger sister to Eugene "Gene" Wroblewski. Throughout her life, Joanna faced numerous trials and tribulations. One of the most impactful was the death of her beloved mother when Joanna was only...

Derald Cooper

Jan 29, 2024

Derald Lamar Cooper of Forney, Texas passed peacefully Monday January 29th @ 5:46am. Derald was born July 18th 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama to Billy Jack and Betty Ruth Murray Cooper. He grew up with his younger brother in the Birmingham area and graduated from Banks High School.

Derald and Tammie Cole Cooper met in Birmingham and married in April of...

Shirley Hemby

Jan 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Hemby (Carver, Mills) born February 6,1936 in Terrell, Texas passed away in the early morning hours of January 28, 2024, at the age of 87.

Shirley is survived by devoted son, David Mills (wife, Pamela) of Mesquite, Texas; Sister, Becky Linebarger (husband, Donny) of Arlington, Texas; Daughter-in-law, Diane Mills of Kemp, Texas. Grandchildren: Donnetta Allen, Tammy Oldfield,...

Mary Waites

Jan 28, 2024

Mary Ragsdale Waites passed away on January 28, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Deborah Walters, Rhonda Waites, Lori Manshack (Billy); 7 grandchildren: Kristin, Nico (Kaila), and Taylor Manshack, Jessica and Joshua Edwards (Alexandra), Benjamin (Brittany) and Jordan (Jordan) Berroteran; great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Aiden, Kennedy, Nix, Chloe, Jackson, Emma, Isabella, Kaydence, Jace, Ryker, Lila, Caamp, Maverick, Joshua Paul....

Patricia Ann McWhorter Greenhaw

Jan 27, 2024

Patricia Ann McWhorter Greenhaw

A Woman Who Believed In and Served Jesus Christ

1926 through 2024

by Terry Reid

A remarkable daughter, wife and mother, Patricia garnered love, devotion, and immense admiration from those who knew her. She lived her life as a true Proverbs 31 woman, trusting in God and believing in Jesus Christ as her Savior.

Patricia was the granddaughter of N.A. and...

Anita Stone

Jan 26, 2024

Anita Jo Stone was born July 18, 1946 and passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Mesquite Christian Care Center.

Anita graduated from East Texas State University in 1986 and retired from the Mesquite Independent School District where she worked as an elementary ESL teacher. She loved attending church, teaching children, and spending time with...