Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
Virginia Lois Ogden
Feb 9, 2020
Lois Ogden passed away February 9, 2020 in Pilot Point Texas. She was born in Wylie, Texas on December 27, 1936. Lois was a wonderful mother, a caring wife, an outstanding sister, and an amazing Nana to her grandchildren. She loved watching the Price is Right and her lifetime movies late at night with a bowl of ice cream. She...
John H. Whaley
Feb 8, 2020
John H. Whaley, Jr. age 76, of Mesquite, TX, passed away February 8, 2020. He was born October 23, 1943 in Duncan, OK to John H. Whaley, Sr. and Dola B. Palmer Whaley. He married Melba June Flowers on February 29, 1964. John was very proud of having served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War, reaching the...
Mary Vatsis
Feb 8, 2020
Mary, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Aunt passed away in restful sleep at her home in Dallas, Texas on February 8th 2020.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John Vatsis. Her mother, Efethimia Zaganas , her father Harry Dragatis along with her brother Nick Dragatis and sisters Patricia Hillas and Kathryn Halamandaris. Mary is survived...
Rose Esther Anderson
Feb 7, 2020
Rose Esther Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday February 7th, 2020 In Dallas, Texas. She was born in Windsor Ontario Canada 1928 and was raised in New York but lived most of her life in the Dallas, Texas area most recent in Garland, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father Samuel Innis, mother Annie Innis, first husband and...
Rowland Tillman Pugh
Feb 7, 2020
Rowland Pugh was born January 4, 1961 and passed away February 7, 2020.He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty; father, James and brother Clay.He is survived by his wife, Laura; sons: Chris, Royce & wife Brittany, Zach and William; daughter Krystal & husband Keith; grandsons Andy & Maddox; sisters: Teresa & Amanda and numerous nieces and nephews.Their love...
Margaret Jane Cooksey
Feb 6, 2020
Margaret Jane Cooksey aka Nanny was born in Mesquite, Texas on October 24, 1938 to Eula Faye and Clifton Alton Ragsdale.She spent her whole life in Mesquite, Texas where she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. Margaret was an outgoing, fun loving, kind woman who loved taking care of not only her kids...
Carroll James Innmon
Feb 5, 2020
Carroll James Innmon died on February 5, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1930 in Liberty Hill, Texas in a share cropper house down at the edge of a pasture on the Parks Farm.His parents were Anthony Smith Innmon and Emma Etta Shephard. Carroll graduated from Liberty Hill High School in 1947.Upon graduation, he followed the example of an...
John Martin D'Silva
Feb 5, 2020
John Martin D’Silva was born on November 22, 1949 in Goa, India. He died on February 5, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Ignacio D’Silva, his mom Josefa D’Silva, and his brother Mario D’Silva. He is survived by his wife Melanie D’Silva, his daughter Jessica D’Silva, his son Jordan D’Silva, his brother Pat D’Silva,...
Lawana Bleakley
Feb 3, 2020
Lawana Bleakley, age 86, of Dallas, TX, passed away February 3, 2020, at her home. She was born November 22, 1933 in Quitman, TX to Samul Artemus Hudspeth and Velma Chastain Hudspeth. Lawana worked for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and was a longtime member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she was actively involved in multiple church functions from...
Paul W "Papaw" Cook
Feb 3, 2020
Paul W. “Papaw” Cook was born May 8, 1950 as the second born of identical triplets and passed away February 3, 2020.Services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm.Visitation will be on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00 PM.Mr. Cook is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Cook, Mother Lois Flood-Cook and Brother Ronald Cook.Mr....
Joe Cathey
Feb 2, 2020
Joe Allan Cathey, 77, of Sunnyvale,Texas, passed away on February 2nd, 2020. Joe was born on April 18th, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joseph Wallace Cathey and Roma Delle Galyen. Joe graduated from Martin High School in Laredo, Texas in 1960. He served in the army from 1963 to 1967, receiving a National Defense service medal and good conduct...
Darold Leroy Stidham
Feb 1, 2020
DAROLD LEROY STIDHAM Darold Leroy Stidham, age 66, passed away February 1, 2020, at his home in Mesquite, Texas. He was born May 16, 1953, in Paragould, AR, to Bobby Leroy Stidham and Peggy Ann Johnson Stidham.The family moved to Texas in the 60s, and Darold later attended R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton. Darold’s ability to talk with anyone...
Jerry Edgar Cooksey
Jan 31, 2020
On January 30, 2020 Jerry Edgar Cooksey, loving son, brother and father of three children, passed away.Jerry was 69 years old. Jerry was born on January 27, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to Newton Preston Cooksey and Elizabeth Dean Cooksey.He was an electrician by trade and worked in multiple cities and states throughout his life.On November 22, 1978, he married Linda...
Alfred Ray King
Jan 30, 2020
Alfred Ray King, age 84, was born in Dallas Tx on March 12, 1935, the oldest of three children to Ernest and Opal King.Al passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Terrell Tx. on January 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife of 44 years, Darlene, his children and family. Al was an amazing father to seven children, Randy...
Phyllis Jean Medford
Jan 28, 2020
Phyllis Jean Medford’s Obituary Phyllis Jean Medford, 70, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at home with her family. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Warren and Loraine Day Moore. Phyllis graduated from El Centro College in Dallas in 1983. Phyllis had a successful career as a nurse until her retirement. She is preceded in death...
Michael Raymond Nelson
Jan 18, 2020
Michael R. Nelson – May 13, 1943 – January 18, 2020 Mike was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on May 13, 1943 to Captain R.A. “Doc” Nelson and Bessie Vera Nelson. Mike attended grade, high school, and college in Wichita Falls, Texas.In 1967, he graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety and rose to the rank of Lieutenant.He served...
John Wilburn ORear
Jan 17, 2020
John Wilburn (J.W.) O’Rear was born January 2, 1922 and passed from this life on January 17, 2020, at the age of 98. J.W. enjoyed life to the fullest and was a man of his word . His integrity was his greatest attribute. He was affectionately called , “ Wiggs”, due to his head of wavy hair . While in...
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