Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Billy Don Gillaspie
Sep 1, 2021
Billy Don Gillaspie, who was affectionately known as “Poke” and “Big Baby,” departed life on September 1, 2021, at the age of 50 years.Billy was born to C.W. and Levady Gillaspie in Center, Texas on August 9, 1971. He grew up on Bolton Street, also known as 25th Circle, and graduated from Center High School in 1990. At the age...
Ida May Barnhart
Sep 1, 2021
Ida May (Keith) Barnhart, age 75, of Mesquite, Texas died on September 1, 2021 after battling cancer. She was born in Dallas, Texas on May 2, 1946 to Guy and Tressie (Summa) Keith.
Ida is proceeded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald Barnhart; her parents, and her brothers Joel Allan Keith and G.R. Keith, Jr.
She is...
Howard C. Walker
Aug 31, 2021
Howard Clayton Walker, 94 of Sunnyvale Texas passed away August 31, 2021 in Mesquite Texas. "Clayton" was born July 29, 1927 to Howard C and Veneta Walker in Bremond Texas. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Carole, Son, Wayne Walker (Brenda), Step daughter Patti Lioon and step daughter, LeighAnne Mayfield (John). Grandchildren Kevin Walker (Christy), Chris Walker...
James Alexander Gates
Aug 31, 2021
James Alexander Gates was born January 25, 1991, in Dallas, TX to Scott Fredrik Gates and Lisa Beth Vleet-Gates. He passed from this life on August 31, 2021.
James is survived by his wife, Ashley Dull-Gates of Dallas, TX; parents Fredrik Gates and Lisa Beth Van Vleet-Gates; brothers, Nathan and Tammy Gates of Mesquite, TX, Toby and Layna Dull of...
Dalton Jace Mayo
Aug 31, 2021
Dalton Jace Mayo was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle and nephew. He passed from this life after a courageous battle with leukemia on August 31, 2021.
He was born in Dallas, TX on July 3, 2007, to Kerry Glen Mayo and Sonja Rene Lunce.
Dalton is survived by his parents, Kerry & Sonja; sisters, Kasie Nicole Mayo of Seagoville,...
Glenn Carl Hopkins
Aug 30, 2021
Glenn Carl Hopkins was born September 23, 1937 in Dallas, TX to Carl and Zoe Hopkins. He passed away I Mesquite, TX on August 30, 2021 from Alzheimer’s. He is proceeded in death by his parents Carl and Zoe, and his beloved Son Gary Ray Hopkins. Glenn met Wilma Jean Bogue at Forest Avenue High School and they married in...
Jose Ernesto Guzman
Aug 30, 2021
Jose Ernesto Guzman was born November 07, 1960, in Miguel Auza, Zacatecas to Delfino Guzman Martinez and Paula Ramirez Zavala. He passed away in Dallas, TX on August 30, 2021.
Jose’s interest were horse racing and recently began breeding quarter horses foals to raise and sell. He loved visiting his Ranch in Oklahoma. He enjoyed spending time at the casinos...
Rhonda Laverne (Dick) Horton
Aug 28, 2021
Rhonda Horton of Mesquite, TX. passed into the arms of Jesus August 28, 2021, at the age of 62.
Rhonda was employed at UsExpress in Irving, Texas for nearly eleven years. She considered everyone she worked with as family; it was evident they loved her.
Rhonda is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Clifford Wayne Horton and daughter Dana...
Pablo Esquivel
Aug 27, 2021
Pablo's story began January 13, 1979 in Dallas Texas. Pablo was the first son born to Catarino and Maria Cardona.
Pablo is survived by his wife Tammy Esquivel and their 2 children, Kayla Esquivel and Joshawa Esquivel. Pablo has two siblings Sister Griselda Montoya and nieces Ashley & Alyssa Montoya. Brother Catarino Cardona Jr. His Grandmother Guadalupe Esquivel and Grandmother...
Brian James Honea
Aug 27, 2021
Brian James Honea passed away August 27, 2021 in Rockwall, Texas, from complications due to COVID-19. He was born December 27, 1971 in Garland, Texas, the third child of Michael Honea and Mary Cawley Cates. He graduated from South Garland High School, Class of 1990. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and following...
Alvin Benat
Aug 24, 2021
Alvin “Al” Louis Benat was born on March 12, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, to his parents Otto and Jerri Benat. At the age of 74 years young, Alvin passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, with family at his side.
Alvin is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He had a great love for...
Royce Lester Shepard III
Aug 24, 2021
Royce Lester Shepard III, supervisor and successful entrepreneur died unexpectedly on August 24th, 2021 at the age of 41 while putting up a valiant fight against COVID-19. Tre is survived by his wife Ashley and their son Khalid, mother Kathy, brother Brandon and sister Krystal; his daughter Ashlee, Melinda and their sons Isaiah, Isaac, Ilijah, Xavier. Bugs was born in...
Eduardo Gonzalez
Aug 23, 2021
In lieu of flowers, the family of Eduardo Gonzalez's asks that you consider a donation to defray the cost of funeral expenses. Contributions of any amount are appreciated. Please continue keeping Eduardo Gonzalez's family in your thoughts throughout this challenging time. Please click here to donate.
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Brian James Kennedy
Aug 21, 2021
Mr. Brian James Kennedy passed away from natural causes with his wife of 53 years, Irene, by his side on August 21, 2021. Brian was born in May 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the youngest child and only son of James and E. Marion Kennedy. Throughout his life, Brian continually sought opportunities to serve. Graduating from high school...
Sergio Saul Ibarra Carrizales
Aug 21, 2021
Sergio Saul Ibarra Carrizales passed away on August 21, 2021 at the age of 38 in Mesquite, TX. He was born on September 03, 1982 in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas to his proud parents, Justo Ibarra Castillo and Maria Carrizales.
He was married to the love of his life Maria Lizeth Batres Solis on May 12, 2007, in Dallas, TX. Sergio...
Cindy P Harvell
Aug 20, 2021
In lieu of flowers, family and friends of Cindy Harvell who prefer to provide a memorial contribution may do so. The family has requested that these funds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to honor Cindy's life and memory. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts throughout this challenging time. You may donate by clicking here.
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Bobby Earl Stroud
Aug 20, 2021
Bobby Earl Stroud, 79 of Mesquite, TX passed away peacefully on 8/20/2021. Bobby, the second of four children, was born 8/11/1942 in Dallas, TX to Ruth Wimbish and Afton Maurice Stroud. Bobby attended Mesquite High School until he joined the Navy in 1960. He served on the USS Lexington in the Pacific Fleet and was discharged in 1966. He worked...
Michael Edward Pilgrim
Aug 19, 2021
Michael "Mike" Edward Pilgrim, 53, of Forney, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 after battling COVID pneumonia.
Mike was born on November 19th, 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a 1986 graduate of Forney High School, and went on to enlist in the US Army. Mike served 12 years, of which fighting in The Gulf War. On...
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