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

Angeline Little

May 15, 2024

Angeline Kozlovsky May Little, known as Angie by all who loved her, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia.  Angie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to anyone who knew her. She was born on June 7, 1939 in Mesquite TX to Mary and John Kozlovsky. She graduated from Mesquite High...

Gene English

May 14, 2024

Gene Allen English went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 14th, 2024, at the age of 79. A "Spook Baby," he was born October 31st, 1944, in Kilgore, Texas. Gene was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father James Allen "Pete," his mother Addie Jean, his brothers...

Paul Peebles

May 13, 2024

Paul Peebles, age 60, passed away on May 13, 2024.

Paul was born in Dallas, TX to Ernest Peebles and Joan Salter. Paul married Bevely Peebles of Forney, Texas on August 6, 1994.

He was known to be a hard-headed, yet loving and kind gentleman who loved woodworking and hunting.

He is survived by...

Dan Bartlett

May 12, 2024

Dan Bartlett lll, age 80, of Mesquite, TX, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born to Dan and Martha Bartlett on October 27, 1943 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Dan graduated from Amarillo High School in 1962. He furthered his education at West Texas State University graduating in 1968. He married the love of his life, Connie Bartlett...

Tracie Jennings-Salyer

May 12, 2024

Tracie Jennings, 62, went to be with the Lord after she passed away at home on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024, in Mesquite, TX. She is now free and no longer sick or in pain. Tracie was born on March 1, 1962, at home in Glen Allen, Issaquena County, Mississippi, to Diane Egnew and Wayne Jennings. She graduated from Kilgore...

Darrell Tyree

May 11, 2024

Darrell Tyree, age 67, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1956, to Mary and Bill Tyree. Darrell peacefully departed this life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will forever endure.

A proud graduate of Mesquite High School, Darrell retired as a truck driver from FedEx Freight, where he made lifelong...

Lucy Hope Lawrence Sheppard

May 8, 2024

Lucy Hope Lawrence Sheppard was born September 6, 1932 at Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Texas, to Hugh Walker and Virginia Catherine Longley Lawrence. She had one brother, Hill, and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. Hope attended school in Mesquite, Texas, graduating as Valedictorian for the Class of 1949. She then went to Austin College, in Sherman, Texas, as a science major....

Raymond Tanco

May 8, 2024

Raymond "Wink" Winston Tanco passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 85, after a battle with Dementia and a heart condition for the past few years.

He will always be remembered for his cheerful disposition, humorous personality, and hard-working attitude. He was a loving family man, a loyal friend to many, great co-worker and team member, and a...

Kari Marquez

May 7, 2024

Obituary forthcoming

Gwendolyn Loe

May 5, 2024

Gwendolyn Blalock Loe of Mesquite, Texas passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024. Gwen had just celebrated her 84th birthday on Friday, May 3, 2024. Her physical health had declined rapidly over the past 6 months.

Gwen grew up in Quitman, Louisiana, attended grades 1-12 and was graduated from Quitman High School...

Janis Mitchell

May 5, 2024

Janis Marie Cawthon Mitchell

Janis Marie Cawthon Mitchell, also known as Ree, passed away peacefully on May 05, 2024 at the age of 86.

Janis was born on December 12, 1937, in Dallas, Texas. She was a very social and kind-hearted individual who loved Bingo and playing the piano.

Janis had been retired from Jacksonville Texas Independent School District for...

Joe Salazar, Jr

May 1, 2024

Joe "Guero" Salazar was born February 14, 1994 raised in Dallas Texas by Juan Carlos Garcia and Tammy Regina Garcia. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters Reliegh & Izabella Salazar, biological father Jose Salazar, Mother Tammy Garcia, Dad Juan Carlos Garcia, Sisters Jovanna Herrera, Denise Salazar, Karla Garcia and brother Dustin Salazar.

Joe was blessed with a...

Gerald "Jerry" Mayo

May 1, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Mayo, Jr., age 71, passed away on May 1, 2024. at his home in Forney, Texas surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jerry was born in Waco, Texas to Gerald M. Mayo, Sr. and Wanda J. Voss Mayo on December 28, 1952. Jerry married the love of his life, Wanda Mayo,...

Pamela Orr

Apr 30, 2024

Pamela K. Orr, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt, went on to be with her Heavenly Father on April 30th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Keenum, and sister, Lagenia Keenum. She is survived by her father, Kenneth Keenum, and sister, Donna Mathis, who married Bryan Mathis.

Bryan and Donna had two children: Bryan Jr....

Janice Mott

Apr 28, 2024

Janice Dee Mott was born on January 31, 1942 in Blue Ridge, Texas to Dave and Jaquita Gibson. She left this earth and joined her Savior in heaven on April 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Jan gave her life to Christ at age 14 while attending church with her grandmother, Big Ma. She was a faithful member of...

Olen Davis

Apr 27, 2024

Olen Truman Davis passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. He was 82 years old. He spent his last days surrounded by his family.

Olen was bom on February 23, 1942, in Dallas, Texas to Effie Wible and Marshall Lee Davis. He was a proud graduate of Rylie High School, class of 1960. He attended Henderson Junior College and the University...

Diana Muzquiz

Apr 25, 2024

Diana Teresa Muzquiz (1958 - 2024)

A loving and devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to caring for others. She brought light and laughter into the world and touched the lives of many in immeasurable ways that will never be forgotten. Diana Teresa Muzquiz, 65, of Mesquite, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on April 25, 2024.

Diana was born...

Glenna Scroggins

Apr 24, 2024

Glenna Fay Hemphill Scroggins was born in Leonard, TX on May 1, 1931 to Glenn and Iona Hemphill. Glenna passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was 92 years old.

Glenna is survived by daughters Beverly Coats and husband Mitch, and Debbie Kennemer and husband Steve; grandchildren, Stephanie Carroll and husband...

Cooper Kupiec

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cooper Ryan Kupiec

February 12, 2001 - April 22, 2024

Garland, TX - On April 22, 2024, the world lost a bright light far too soon. Cooper Kupiec, age 23, left this earth, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through time.

Cooper was born on February 12, 2001, into a world that was blessed by his presence. With...

Dianna Sanchez

Apr 22, 2024

Dianna Marie Sanchez was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 30, 1968. She was the daughter of Victor and Dolores Zaragoza. She passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Dianna started her career with DART in 1995, working in human resources. She had the opportunity to work in the Operations Safety Department as a Substance Abuse Coordinator. Diana held several...