Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Louis Elton Bridges, Jr.
Jun 13, 2021
Louis Elton Bridges Jr, 90, went to be with his Lord and savior on Sunday morning June 13th, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to those who knew him. Louis was born in his ancestral home on February 15th, 1931, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Louis Elton Bridges Sr. and Bessie (Sykes) Bridges. He was the...
Frederick Daniel Hamilton
Jun 9, 2021
Frederick Daniel Hamilton passed from this life into the arms of the Lord on June 9, 2021. He was an accomplished student, graduating valedictorian in 1964 from Center High School in Colorado, before attending S.M.U. in Dallas where he earned degrees in math, physics, and bio-physics. He then attended Officer Candidate School, serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy, rising...
Elizabeth Ann Sims
Jun 9, 2021
Elizabeth Russell Sims “Liz”, 91, of Mesquite, TX passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 9, 2021. Liz, daughter of Mattie and Byron Russell was born on December 10, 1929, in Dallas, TX.
While attending Harding College Liz met the love of her life, Jwill H. Sims, and they began their 64 yearlong...
Larry Wayne Sullivan
Jun 8, 2021
Larry Sullivan, 57, passed away from injuries sustained in a rollover accident at 5:02pm on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 in Sunnyvale, Texas.
Larry was born on October 17th, 1963 in Dallas, Texas and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a commercial truck driver for over 20 years. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cheering on...
Clifford Wiggins
Jun 8, 2021
Clifford was born November 15, 1953 to Voy Lee and Minnie Wiggins. Having Left the south during the great migration His mother traveled back to the south to her home of Batesville, Mississppi to give birth to him and his twin sister Claudia, who preceded him in death.
Clifford was raised in Chicago southside with his siblings, John...
Martha Jean Nelson
Jun 6, 2021
Martha Jean (Watson) Nelson was born in Dallas TX on October 27, 1934 and went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2021. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Martha grew up with two brothers, Malcolm Watson and Billy Watson, and also had three half siblings; Kathleen, Suzanne & John. She met her husband, Bobby Burton Nelson, while attending...
William Webb Wade
Jun 6, 2021
William Webb Wade passed Sunday, June 6th 2021. He was 65. Born to Don Henry Wade and Virginia Frances Mitchell Wade in Okemah, Oklahoma on October 13th, 1955 William (Bill) lived in Oklahoma with his parents and sister, Pamela Kay Crumpton, until 1969 when the family moved to Hillsboro, TX. There he excelled as a Middle Linebacker for the Eagles,...
Danny David Lowe
Jun 5, 2021
Danny David Lowe, 72 of Garland, TX was born December 30, 1948 in Dallas, TX to Weldon and Ruby Bell Lowe. He passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.
Danny had many loves in his life. He enjoyed Harley's, airplanes and frequenting the casino on occasion. He was a storyteller and a jokester, always making those...
Marida June Ray Watlington
Jun 4, 2021
Marida June Ray Watlington was born on May 30, 1932 in Hamby, Texas, outside of Abilene to Floyd and Robbie Ray. She passed on to her heavenly reward on June 4, 2021 at Christian Care Center in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 89. Survivors who loved her dearly include her loving husband of 68 years, Robert H. (Bob) Watlington,...
Marvin J. Kuznicki
Jun 1, 2021
Marvin J. Kuznicki passed away on June 01, 2021 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Alpena, Michigan to Samuel and Julia Kuznicki.
Marvin joined the United States Air Force on December 31, 1948. He worked as a Jet Engine mechanic until he received his Honorable. After His time of serving his Country He became...
Purita Tan Foote
May 31, 2021
To watch the livestream, please click on the link below 5 min before the service: https://youtu.be/bjOc4lUvfhk Purita Tan Foote was born January 12, 1941 in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines and passed away May 31, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. She is survived by her two sons, Edwin Foote and wife Lisa, David Foote and wife Gina, as well as her...
Wanda L. Fox
May 30, 2021
Wanda L. Fox, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Mesquite, Texas. She was born June 22, 1932 in DeKalb, Texas to Oval Proctor and Winnie (Moore) Proctor.
Wanda attended Union Grove High School and graduated second in her class at the age of 16 and matriculated to Apostolic Bible Institute in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While working at...
Oleen Fay Boyett
May 30, 2021
Joe Wayne Boyett, 83, of Mesquite, TX passed away suddenly on May 27, 2021. He was born June 2, 1937 in Jackson, MS to Emmett and Beatrice Thompson Boyett. For years, Joe celebrated his birthday on June 4th, until an old family bible was discovered noting that his date of birth was actually June 2,, 1937. He was one of...
Joseph Chirayil Abraham
May 29, 2021
Pastor Joseph Chirayil Abraham was born on November 21, 1953, in Pariyaram, Kottayam, Kerala to his father Joseph Abraham and his mother Aleyamma Abraham. He was born and raised in a Jacobite family and was going to be a Jacobite priest, but in 1967 his mom became a Pentecostal believer and took water baptism. Later in 1971 he also got...
Joe Wayne Boyett
May 27, 2021
Joe Wayne Boyett, 83, of Mesquite, TX passed away suddenly on May 27, 2021. He was born June 2, 1937 in Jackson, MS to Emmett and Beatrice Thompson Boyett. For years, Joe celebrated his birthday on June 4th, until an old family bible was discovered noting that his date of birth was actually June 2,, 1937. He was one of...
Anita Pearl Adams
May 21, 2021
Anita Pearl Adams of Forney Texas passed away on May 21,2021. Anita was born in Klondike Texas to William H. and Mary Dees Stewart.She was preceded in death by her husband Weldon E. Adams, parents William H. and Mary Dees Stewart, sisters Alvilda Brumley, Ruth Tucker, Leon Clark, Lovetta Watson,Helen Newell, Willie Jo Bell, Barbara Fay St.James,brother Jack Stewart.She is...
Lourdes (Lou) Bobadilla
May 21, 2021
TO VIEW LOU'S SERVICE LIVE PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK A FEW MINUTES BEFORE SERVICE TIME On Friday, May 21, 2021, Lourdes Bobadilla, loving mother of three and Yaya to seven, passed away at the tender age of 66. Lourdes was born on August 8, 1954 in Texcoco, Mexico. After graduating from el Instituto Hidalgo in Mexico,...
Margaret Modena Anderson
May 20, 2021
Margaret Modena Anderson, age 96, of Allen, Texas, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 20th, 2021. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Modena was born in the small town of Cooper, Texas, on November 10, 1924, to Amos Charlie and Margaret Lou Vernie Gibbs. Modena was the youngest of 12 children,...
Melba June Whaley
May 19, 2021
Melba June (Flowers) Whaley, 77 of Mesquite, TX was born May 5, 1944 in Dallas , Texas to Homer Jason and Ara May Flowers, and passed away on May 19, 2021.
Melba married John H. Whaley, Jr. on February 29, 1964. June worked in the marketing department of Trinity Universal Insurance for over 25 years. She was an artist and...
Melinda Kay Burrow
May 18, 2021
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, Melinda (Mindy) Kay Burrow, on May 18, 2021. Mindy returned to her heavenly home after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Mindy passed away in her Forney, Texas home...
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
About
New Hope Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County. With services throughout Texas that are updated regularly. Find local Sunnyvale, TX obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.