Obituaries
Local Obituaries at New Hope Funeral Home for Dallas County & Sunnyvale, Texas
John Neil Haire
Aug 24, 2018
John Neil Haire of Mesquite, born August 23, 1935, passed away August 24, 2018.Preceded in death by parents, Jospeh and Josephine (Malone) Haire; brother Joseph E. Haire, Jr.; sister, Linda Jean Haire Kunkel; grandchild, Leann Medrano.Survived by wife of 63 years, Betty Sue Haire; children, Ronald Haire & wife, Linda; Lauri Manda & husband, Walter; grandchildren, Shannon Haire, Sarah Haire,...
C. L. McCuistion
Aug 23, 2018
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, banker, C.L. (Mac) McCuistion Jr., age 95, passed away peacefullyon Thursday, August 23, 2018. The youngest of three children born to C.L. McCuistion and Bessie Sanderson McCuistion, he was born in Valley View, Texas on June 28, 1923. He grew up on a farm in Valley View and an “older woman”, Kathryn Smith,...
Erma Nell Mahar
Aug 23, 2018
Erma Nell Mahar, age 97, quietly passed to her Heavenly reward on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her place of residence at Town East Nursing Facility in Mesquite, Texas. Erma was born on July 29, 1921 in Hamburg, Arkansas to Charlie and Belle (Rice) Burchell.She was the youngest daughter of five siblings.She was raised in Hamburg where she attended school...
Geneva M. Newton
Aug 22, 2018
Geneva (Jenny) M. Newton Geneva (Jenny) M. Newton, age 90, passed peacefully into her reward of eternal bliss August 22, 2018 after a brief hospitalization. The youngest of eight children, she was born in Marshall County, KY on September 4, 1927 to Johnnie B. Edwards and Annie E. (Dowdy) Edwards.She grew up as a Kentucky farm girl until her mid...
Vera Lou Little
Aug 22, 2018
Vera Lou Little ("Little Grannie") born November 2, 1934 passed away August 22, 2018.Preceded in death by husband, Lex Don Little 1934-1995; parents, William Joseph Smith 1907-1968, Mary Cecile Hawley Smith 1908-1972; sister, Wilma Treon Dunn Payne 1927-2001 or Winfred1926-1989 & Wilma Payne; brothers, Jerry Wayne Smith 1936-1992, Wayne & Janie Smith, Samuel Albert "Punk" Smith 1933 - 1993; son,...
Filippio Ciulla
Aug 17, 2018
Filippo Ciulla of Brussels, Belgim, passed away Friday August 17, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital.He was born April 30, 1955 in Caltanissetta, Sicily where he was raised until the age of 14 and then moved with his family to Brussels, Belgium.It was there where he found the truth in a storefront building church in Burssels at the age of 15. His...
Gloria Jayne Short
Aug 17, 2018
Gloria Jayne Gill-Short was born August 4, 1954 and passed away August 17, 2018 from pneumonia and other complications.Gloria was so full of life; feisty, fun, and a very caring individual. She and husband, Glynn Short were a few weeks shy of their 47th wedding anniversary.Gloria was extremely devoted to and loved her husband, Glynn Short with all her heart....
Karl Adrian Cabezuela
Aug 17, 2018
Karl Adrian Cabezuela was born on December 10, 1970 in Artesia, New Mexico and passed away on August 17, 2018.For most of his life he lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a young adult, Karl also lived in Roswell, New Mexico, Midland and Odessa, Texas.Karl’s friendly, outgoing and kind-hearted manner, along with his “light up the room smile,” drew...
Amanda Nicole Miller
Aug 14, 2018
Amanda Miller was born on October 21, 1982 and passed away on August 14, 2018. Amanda is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Emma Sims, and great grandmother, Abbie Poston. Amanda is survived by her children: Tyler Campbell, Cassidy Henry and husband Lane, Amber Mosher and husband Chris; grandchildren: Aubree, Copelyn, Emma Henry; mother, Penny Field; brothers: Zach Pardue,...
Debra June Medders
Aug 14, 2018
Debra June Medders, born March 15, 1960 and passed away August 14, 2018.Preceded in death by husband, William Ray (Dell) Medders; fathers, Melvin Pomeroy, James Abernathy and Hubert Rhodes; mother, Meritta Abernathy; brothers, Billy Jack Rhodes and Eli Abernathy.Survived by son, William Dell Medders, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Dean of Mesquite; daughter, Melissa Dale Medders of Dallas; grandchildren, sisters, Kaye...
Tava Jean Smith
Aug 14, 2018
Tava Jean Smith of Mesquite, born February 21, 1939, passed away August 14, 2018. Preceded in death by husband of 29 years, William L. Smith; parents, J. D. and Gertrude Heard; granddaughter, Shalina Lynn Pasher. Survived by children, Donna Johnson Pasher, Brooks D. Johnson; grandchildren, Malicia R. Curran, Aevery Johnson, Candra J. Divelbiss, Tava E. Gallager, Justin V. Pasher, Ashton...
Charles Leroy Erwin
Aug 8, 2018
Charles Leroy Erwin was born March 24, 1941 in Batavia, Arkansas to Roy & Ella Frances Erwin. At 6 months of age, they moved to Oklahoma City where he lived and schooled until the 9th grade. His family moved to Dallas,Texas. Here, Charles graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1959. In 1961 he enlisted in the United States...
Craig Allen Elliott
Aug 7, 2018
Craig Allen Elliott was born on October 27, 1960 and passed away on August 7, 2018. Craig is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Elliot; grandmother, Lillie Mae Pack; grandfather, A.C. Owen; grandfather, Paul Pack; grandfather, Virgil Elliott and grandmother, Maggie Lee Elliott. Craig is survived by his wife of 37 years, Renette Elliott; children: Casey Espinoza and husband...
Mary Alice Shewmake
Aug 6, 2018
Beloved wife, Mom, MiMi and friend, Mary Alice Motley Shewmake of Rockwall, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.Born as the oldest child to parents Jack and Alice Motley on August 11, 1950, Mary was raised in Mesquite, attended Mesquite schools and graduated from Mesquite High School in 1969.Following graduation, she attended Texas Wesleyan...
Buddy Clinton Gillispie
Aug 3, 2018
Buddy Clinton Gillispie August 8, 1937-August 3, 2018 Buddy Gillispie, known to many as “Preacher”, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Buddy was born in Rosser, Texas on August 8, 1937 to parents Pat and Irene Gillispie, and was the youngest of 9 children: sister Ivo,...
Melissa Ann Ivey
Aug 3, 2018
Melissa Ann Ivey of Dallas, born December 6, 1979, passed away August 3, 2018.Preceded in death by brother, Shane Lyle Ivey; grandparents, Billy Jack Ivey, Mary Ivey, Peggy Morrill; uncle Mark Ivey.Survived by parents, Tim Ivey, Dava Ivey; grandfather, Bobby Hogue, and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.Graveside service will be 2:00PM Tuesday August 7, 2018 at New Hope Memorial...
Mary Katherine Carter
Jul 29, 2018
Mary Katherine Carter of Forney, born April 2, 1949, passed away July 29, 2018.Preceded in death by husband of 27 years, Dwain Carter; parents, B. J. Hayes, Mattie Lou Stastney; brothers, Harvey Wayne Hayes, Daryl Wayne Hayes; best friend and sister-in-law, Beverly Hayes.Survived by children, Stephanie and Jason Preston of Forney; Holly and Zack Watson of Forney; Travis (Bubba) and...
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