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

Estell McDonald

Jan 21, 2025

Estell Childers McDonald passed away January 21, 2025, at the age of 101. The 2nd youngest of 12 children, she was born March 15, 1923, and grew up on a farm near Emory, Texas. Estelle met the love of her life, Billy McDonald, at a fair in Emory. They married November 18, 1946, and began their family in Pleasant Grove...

William Wood

Jan 18, 2025

William Larry Wood June 29, 1948 - January 18, 2025 William Larry Wood passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 after a life filled with service, laughter, devotion, and integrity. He leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones.



Larry was born on June 29,...

Loretta Norris

Jan 18, 2025

Loretta Norris, born on February 10, 1941, in Emory, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Loretta's life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

Loretta dedicated herself to her work...

Reba Maxwell

Jan 14, 2025

Reba Sue Maxwell, born on April 12, 1936, in Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Balch Springs, Texas, at the age of 88. A devoted nurse for 52 years, Reba served the healthcare community with compassion and dedication at the VA Medical Center. Her contributions were recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Secretary Award and...

Zeferino Bugarin

Jan 14, 2025

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Zeferino Bugarin, born on August 26, 1964, in Chimaltitan, Jal, Mexico, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Terrell, Texas. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Bautista, and their two sons, Francisco and Eddie Bugarin. Zeferino's family also includes his daughter-in-law, Erika Bugarin, and numerous grandchildren, including Ismael, Alethia, Liam, Emmanuel, Sinplicio, Destiny, Monica, Jonathan,...

Charles Smith

Jan 11, 2025

Charles Ray Smith of Forney, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 73.

He was born on February 22, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Leaman Wallace Smith and Martha Estelle (Carter) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carter and Elmo Smith; sister, Carolyn...

Mark Creech

Jan 11, 2025

Mark Creech, born on July 2, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 78. Mark lived a full life, as evident by his love for his family and friends. Mark had several professions during his life ranging from a car salesman, an electrician, owning a pool company, an entrepreneur,...

Byron Edmonson

Jan 9, 2025

Byron K. Edmonson, 90, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home.

Byron was born on September 13, 1934, in Ben Wheeler, Texas to Buel Franklin Edmonson and Sarah Clota (McNeill) Edmonson. The fourth of seven children, he grew up in Colfax, Texas, and later in Grand Prairie, Texas alongside his brothers and...

Pearlie Reeve

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the calling home of Pearlie May (Gaston) Reeve. Pearl was born in Dallas, Texas on December 7, 1949, the youngest of seven children to parents John and Floy Gaston. She attended school in Dallas and though she only completed the 8th grade, she found the courage to return to school and receive...

Juanita O. Ramirez

Jan 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanita O. Ramirez, a devoted mother, on January 8, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight. Juanita was born on July 8, 1946, in Lyford, TX.

Juanita is survived by her five children, Sylvia E. Garcia, Lily Garcia, Sofia J. Garcia, Efren Garcia Jr., Cynthia (Garcia)...

Donna Weatherall

Jan 8, 2025

Donna Elizabeth Thrash Weatherall, of Mesquite Texas, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 8, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on September 5, 1947 in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Mesquite High School in 1966, and cherished all of her friends. She married the love of her life, Robert "Sonny" Weatherall...

Lloyd Dowdey

Jan 6, 2025

Lloyd Alton Dowdey, born on September 20, 1934, in Wisner, Louisiana, journeyed to his eternal rest on January 6, 2025, at the age of 9o.



He proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1962, achieving the rank of Specialist 5. After his service, he became an audiovisual technician working for the Freeman Company, where he...

Emily Biggs

Jan 5, 2025

Emily Lou Biggs, born on May 13, 1933, in Cedar Park, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Garland, Texas, at the age of 91. She was a devoted wife known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her warm and loving spirit. Emily touched the lives of many through her remarkable baking skills, a passion that...

Gary Baldwin

Jan 4, 2025

Gary Lynn Baldwin, born on October 16, 1958, in Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 4, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of forty four years, Rebecca Baldwin, and his cherished daughter, Amy Baldwin Rogers. Gary is also survived by his mother, Wanda Baldwin, brothers Jerry and Randy, sister Glenda, and numerous nephews and nieces....

Terry Clark

Jan 4, 2025

Terry Spencer Clark, Age 76, of Sunnyvale, Texas, was called home to the Lord on January 4, 2025.

Terry was born December 13, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, the son of A.P. and Pearl Clark. Terry grew up in Dallas and graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1967. Terry married Denise McFaul on December 19, 1970 in Dallas, Texas. Terry and...

Royce Jenkins

Jan 3, 2025

Royce Lee Jenkins, born on January 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, departed this world on the same day. His brief life was filled with the boundless love of his family, notably his mother, Aubree Jenkins, and father, Hunter Jenkins.

Royce also held a special place in the hearts of many grandparents including, Rachel and Alex Becerra, Tiffany and Mike...

Juanita Hinkley

Dec 30, 2024

Obituary Forthcoming...

Robert E. Rust

Dec 30, 2024

Robert E. Rust, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on March 22, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, Robert devoted his life to his family and his work as a supervisor in highway maintenance for the State of Texas. He was a dedicated provider who worked tirelessly to ensure...

Thomas "Ed", "Eddie" Whittemore Jr.

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas Edward Whittemore, Jr. Obituary

Thomas Edward Whittemore, Jr. (Ed) (Eddie, to "old" friends) was born on July 15, 1942 to long-time Forney residents Thomas Edward Whittemore Sr. and Adelaide Criswell Whittemore back in the day when Forney was a very small farming community. Ed spent most of his life in the Forney community.

Ed was a graduate of Forney...

Dennis Koch

Dec 28, 2024

Dennis Victor Koch, a loving, devoted husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Poppa, was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024, at 81 years old.

Born September 12, 1943, and raised in Eldridge, Iowa, he met the love of his life Lana Sue while at summer camp as a teenager. He believed that even though they were a couple...