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A North Texas man searched for his grandfather's grave. What he found raised even more questions.
By Marvin Hurst at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
There is no doubt that David Wade Ruby is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Cooke County. His actual location, on the other hand, isn't that exact."Basically, I was thinking there would be some sort of marker or something," Jimmy Hadley said.Hadley is Ruby's grandson. The 38-year-old believes he...
Key takeaway "Basically, I was thinking there would be some sort of marker or something," Jimmy Hadley said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The situation at New Hope Cemetery in Cooke County raises concerns about the state of recordkeeping in rural North Texas cemeteries. Jimmy Hadley's struggle to find his grandfather's grave, despite knowing he is buried in the cemetery, highlights the potential consequences of inadequate tracking systems. The lack of a comprehensive log or mapping system at New Hope Cemetery has left Hadley and likely others without a clear way to locate their loved ones. This issue may not be unique to New Hope Cemetery, and it may be worth exploring whether other local cemeteries in the Southlake area and beyond have similar recordkeeping challenges. As the population in North Texas continues to grow, it will be important for cemetery administrators to prioritize developing and maintaining accurate and accessible records to prevent similar situations in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? There is no doubt that David Wade Ruby is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Cooke County. His actual location, on the other hand, isn't that exact."Basically, I was thinking there would be some sort of marker or something," Jimmy Hadley said.Hadley is Ruby's grandson. The 38-year-old believes he...
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