Wesley Bain died Nov. 13, 2012 of cancer. He was born on Feb. 16, 1968. He is survived by his wife Tiffany; sons James and Joshua; daughter Haley of Kaufman; parents John and Frieda Bain of Ennis; sister Karen Sauer; and nephew Richard of Crandal; brother Stephen and his wife Andrea; niece Michaela of Forney; and grandmother Fannie B. Edwards of Ennis. Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home of Seagoville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at Pointview Baptist Church in Combine, Texas with lunch at 11 a.m. then service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Myrtle Cemtery in Ennis.

Charles Arthur Sheppard, a beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2012. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Hempstead, Texas. He was married to Eloise Echols Sheppard for 45 years. He has 8 children and many grandchildren whom he dearly loved and they all loved him. Wake: Friday, November 16, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Holsey Chapel CME, 709 Quilan Street, Ennis, Texas. Service: Saturday, November 17, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 800 E. Freeman, Ennis, Texas. Services Provided By: Golden Gate Funeral Home, 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy, Dallas, Texas 75224, 214-941-7332 gold...@aol.com

 Emily Kovar Dlabaj, 101, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the IOOF Nursing Home of Ennis. Emily was born in Ennis, Texas to John and Francis (Jakubik) Kovar on June 16, 1911. She grew up in Ennis and attended the Lone Oak Schools. On November 29, 1932 she married John F. Dlabaj and they made their home in Crisp, then to Dallas in 1936 and back to Ennis in 1976. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening. She is survived by three daughters; Geraldine Adams and her husband, Bill of Ennis, Else Maliska and her husband, Louis of Ennis and Betty Heine of Irving; one daughter-in-law Bobbie Dlabaj of Ennis: eleven grandchildren: eighteen great-grandchildren: thirteen great-great-grandchildren and two sisters: Mildred Trlica of Alma and Mary Adams of North Richland Hills. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John F. Dlabaj on December 12, 1978, one son Johnny Dlabaj, one grandson Jon Dean Dlabaj and two brothers. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Grady Cole (Barton) Lankford was born at the Ennis Regional Medical Center of Ennis on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He departed for his Heavenly Home also on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Grady is the son of Dillon James Lankford and Leann Elizabeth Barton. He leaves behind his parents: Dillon Lankford and Leann Barton; grandparents Jeffrey and Lisa Gruben and Buzz and Liz Barton: uncle, Devin Gruben and aunts: Desiree Gruben and Casey Barton. A home going Celebration will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Keith Murray officiating. Donations and memorials may be made in the family’s name to First Look Pregnancy Center, 100 NE Main, Suite B, Ennis, TX 75119 www.jekeevermortuary.com

Doug Martinek, 55, of Ennis, passed away at Ennis Regional Medical Center. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at St. John Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in the J. E. Keever Chapel. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Full obituary details will be posted when available. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Jean Jeter, 80, passed away in DeSoto, Texas on Monday, November 5. 2012. Jean was born and raised in N. Roby, Texas. She worked as a part-time bartender at the American Legion of Ennis and was a Gold Star Sister of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ennis, Texas. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved being with and around people. She enjoyed molding, painting and firing ceramics. Her favorite holidays were the Fourth of July and Christmas. She is survived by sons: Robert Williams and his wife, Amy, Clay Schwab and Dale Schwab all of Ennis; daughters, Katherine Wright of Midlothian and Debbie and Angie Schwab;grandchildren: Robert and Cindy Wright, Kristen, Matthew and Bryce Williams, Brittany and Brandon Crawford, Micha Light and Bryan VanSickle;great-grandchildren: Jeffrey and Taylor Wright Mckay, Avery, Archer, Quinn VanSickle and Ryan and Regan Light; one sister, Dece Bevill: her longtime companion Alfonse “Poncho” Schwab and one goddaughter, Andrea Darnell Henning. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James “JJ” T. Jeter; brothers: John Albert “ALB” and Victor Vorice, Jr. “BO” Hollar; sister, Jo Lemmons and one son, Archie VanSickle. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel with interment to follow in Myrtle Cemetery. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Jacob Daniel Rejcek went back to be with the angels on November 14, 2012. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Milton Douglas “Doug” Martinek, 55, passed away in Ennis on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Doug was born in Ennis, Texas on February 6, 1957 to Milton W. and Nadine (Honza) Martinek. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1975. He worked as a carpenter. His careers also included working at Ennis Furniture, Ennis Livestock Auction, Ellis County Livestock Auction and Ennis Feed Store. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT, SPJST and RVOS #51. He enjoyed carpentry and working with his hands. He loved his family, his dogs and “farm life” in general.He is survived by sisters: Linda Trojacek, Doreen Honza, Peggy Aaron and Nancy Martinek; sister-in-law, Debbie Martinek; and his very special thirteen nieces and nephews, whom he loved greatly: Sheila Motley, Sandra Slovak, Randy Trojacek (God-son), Julie Thornton, Bryan Honza, Christina Reyna, James Aaron, Tiffany Aaron, Derek Martinek, Donese Martinek, Cynthia Kovar, Daniel Price and Staci Price, along with several special great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents and one brother, Dennis Martinek. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers will be: Randy Trojacek, Bryan Honza, Biff Thornton, Daniel Reyna, James Aaron, Derek Martinek, Daniel Price and Robert Kovar. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Memorials may be made in Doug’s name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. www.jekeevermortuary.com

 Milton Douglas “Doug” Martinek, 55, passed away in Ennis on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Doug was born in Ennis, Texas on February 6, 1957 to Milton W. and Nadine (Honza) Martinek. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1975. He worked as a carpenter. His careers also included working at Ennis Furniture, Ennis Livestock Auction, Ellis County Livestock Auction and Ennis Feed Store. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT, SPJST and RVOS #51. He enjoyed carpentry and working with his hands. He loved his family, his dogs and “farm life” in general.He is survived by sisters: Linda Trojacek, Doreen Honza, Peggy Aaron and Nancy Martinek; sister-in-law, Debbie Martinek; and his very special thirteen nieces and nephews, whom he loved greatly: Sheila Motley, Sandra Slovak, Randy Trojacek (God-son), Julie Thornton, Bryan Honza, Christina Reyna, James Aaron, Tiffany Aaron, Derek Martinek, Donese Martinek, Cynthia Kovar, Daniel Price and Staci Price, along with several special great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents and one brother, Dennis Martinek. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers will be: Randy Trojacek, Bryan Honza, Biff Thornton, Daniel Reyna, James Aaron, Derek Martinek, Daniel Price and Robert Kovar. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Memorials may be made in Doug’s name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. www.jekeevermortuary.com

George Alvis Robinson, Jr., 79, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 31, 1932 to George Alvis Robinson and Opal Mahone Robinson in Corsicana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert “Bob” Robinson and granddaughter, Rachel Lynea Slovak. George is survived by his wife, Wanda Lois; son and wife, Randy and June Robinson, and daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Gregory Slovak and Teresa and David Cox. He is also survived by grandchildren; Jeremy Robinson and wife, Valerie, Erica Robinson, Meagan Gould and husband, Jason, Morgan Hickerson and husband, Corey, Adam Fuller, Aaron Fuller, Daron Fuller, Jason Cox, Natalie Cox, Ashley Cox, John Cox, and Joel Cox.: and great- grandchildren, Jaxon Gould, Reagan Gould, Aaron Fuller, Makayleh Fuller, Cade Cox and Chloe Cox. He is survived by his brother, Dr. James Robinson and wife, Mary; and sisters, Peggy Chandler, and Shirley Jordan and husband, Billy. George was a family man and most happy when his family was all together. He is best described as a loving, kind, tender-hearted, proud and quiet man. He had a certain twinkle in his eyes that would make you smile. He loved having coffee with the “guys” at the Senior Center or as George liked to call it “The Re-cycled Teenager Center”. He loved playing Forty-two with friends. He enjoyed raising cattle and working on the farm while riding his tractor. He was a fisherman and would travel all over the United States in his fifth wheel with his wife, Wanda. George loved the outdoors and seeing all of God’s creations. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove. He served his country in the U.S. Army and continued to serve his community as a Highway Patrolman for the better part of his life. George never met a stranger. Visitation with the family is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 5:00 -7:00PM at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 10:00AM at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove, Texas with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Robinson, Jason Gould, Corey Hickerson, Adam Fuller, Aaron Fuller and Daron Fuller. Burial will follow at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com , by selecting George Alvis Robinson, Jr. obituary.

Jacob Daniel Rejcek infant son of Daniel and Kelly Rejcek went to heaven to be with the Angels on November 14, 2012, the day he was born. Along with his parents, he is survived by two sisters: Ryleigh and Hayley; his grandparents: Vicki and Kenneth Dorough, Roy and Sandy Ware and Dorothy Rejcek. Also surviving are aunts and uncles: Stephanie Hernandez, James and Jacqui Rejcek, Mark and Christie Rejcek, Jackie and Emily Roach. Cousins surviving are Justin, Emily, Adam, Melany and Aaron Rejcek, Allison Roach, Jayden and Kamryn Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Henry W. Rejcek, two aunts, Donna Kay Rejcek and Janet Rejcek Roach. Private Graveside services were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Funeral services for William ” Bill ” Fry 77, of Gordonville are set for Saturday November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Geo. J. Carroll and Son Chapel with the Rev. Mark Loewen officating with burial to follow in the IOOF cemetery in Denton, Tx. The family will receive friends on Friday November 23, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m at the funeral home. Bill passed away on November 20, 2012 in Dallas surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 29, 1934 in Beckenridge Texas to James and Reba Lester Fry. Bill graduated from University of North Texas and served in the United States Army and operated Fry motor shop in Denton ,Tx.He also enjoyed fishing, coin collecting and family genology, but most of all enjoyed loving his family. Bill is survived by his wife Sidney Fry, sons and daughter in laws Greg and Cindy Fry of Gainesville ,Tx and Brian and Sylvia Fry of Ennis, Tx and daughter and son in law Dana and Stacy Craddock of Krum Tx. Grandchildren Tyler and Jessica Schneider, Katie and Shane Britain, Austin, Alex and Evan Fry, Cory and Callie Craddock and great grandchild Creek Britian. Also a brother and sister in law Lee and Karen Fry and brother in law Joe and his wife Sylvia Hill. Pallbearers will be Tyler Schneider, Shane Britain, Cory Craddock, Austin Fry, Alex Fry and Evan Fry. You may sign the on line registry at geojcarroll.com

Freddie Ruth Cox, 90, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Freddie was born in Palmer, Texas on January 30, 1922 to Fred and Ruby Ellen (Birkhead) Hamilton. She grew up in Palmer and graduated from Palmer High School. She married Emmett Homer Cox and they made their home in Palmer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palmer and played the organ there for many years. She enjoyed gardening and playing the piano and organ. She is survived by one son, Steve Cox and his wife, Lawana of Lakeway, Texas; daughters: Judy Land and her husband Donald of Palmer and JoAnn Tolbolka and her husband, Henry of Dallas; seven grandchildren: Dr. Joshua Cox, Tyler Cox, Spencer Cox, Donna marie Pierson, David Ray Land, Rhonda Land and Jerry Land; ten great-grandchildren: seven great-great-grandchildren: one brother, Robert Hamilton of Dallas and two sisters: Hazel Eskridge of Arlington and Emma Lynn Runnels and her husband, Norman of Hot Springs, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Emmett H. Cox on May 1, 1988. Visitation will be on Friday, November 23, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Palmer. A Celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Palmer with Rev. David Baxley officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh Cox, Tyler Cox, Spencer Cox, Jeffery Kuhn, David Land and David Land, Jr. Interment will follow in the Palmer Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. The family request that donations be made in Freddie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. www.jekeevermortuary.com

James “Jim” Richardson, age 67, of Waxahachie, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012 at his home. He was born March 10, 1945 to Oley Burnice and Adell (Holloway) Richrdson. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Jim was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather who had a heart as big as Texas. Survivors include his wife, Janice Richardson of Waxahachie; four daughters, Shae Whiteman and husband Christopher of Phoenix, AZ, Kristina Greene and husband Bill of Carthage, NC, Darla Uhler and husband Ricky of Staunton, VA and Cassandra Jimenez and husband Fidel of Waxahachie; three sons, Frank Hatton of Waxahachie, Russel Hatton and wife Teresa of Maypearl and Jaydee Richardson of Clifton, CO; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three brothers, Oley “J.R.” Richardson, Jr. Glenn Richardson and Joe Richardson; five brothers-in-law, David, Terry, Perry, Larry and Elvie Murphrey and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1PM Saturday, November 24, 2012 in the chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home with Pastor Adrian Cooper, Sr. officiating. www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements by Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Waxahachie.

Evelyn Julie Dlabaj, 79, passed away in Ennis on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Anton Pavlicek, 67, passed away in Ennis, November 22, 2012, Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Evelyn Julie Dlabaj, 79, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. Evelyn was born in Kaufman on July 17, 1933 to Frank J. and Louise Vrzalik Vlacilek. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from Saint John’s High School in 1952. Soon after graduation she married the love of her life, Raymond S. Dlabaj and they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this past June. Evelyn worked with her husband as a secretary for Advance Plumbing Service for 51 years. In Evelyn’s early days she managed the Queen’s Contest at Holy Cross Catholic Church and served as President of K.J.Z.T Dallas Society #108. After moving back to Ennis she transferred to K.J.Z.T. Society #16. Evelyn was also a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America and served as Regent for a period of time. Evelyn is survived by her husband Raymond, brother Frank Vlacilek, Jr. and spouse Marianne of Anaheim, California, daughter Sandy Adamcik & husband Bobby, daughter Diane Lucien & husband Alan, grandchildren Alan Lucien, Jr, Jennifer Adamcik, Lindsay Waugaman, Angela Marek and spouses. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 4 to 6 p.m. at J. E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Rosary at 5 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church with Father John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Anton “Tony” Joseph Pavlicek, III, 67, passed away in Ennis, Texas on November 22, 2012. Tony was born in Ennis, Texas to Anton J. and Pauline (Salik) Pavlicek, Jr. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School. He served with the National Guard for several years, He worked for Ennis Business Forms until 1989 when he retired at 44. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church where he served as an usher for several years, KJT, SPJST and the Knights of Columbus. He was an accomplished accordionist. He enjoyed the outdoors and outdoor sports. He is survived by numerous aunts, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents. Visitation will be on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Frances Martin, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Ennis, Texas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

JEFFERY “JEFF” MICHAEL CUCCIA, age 24 years, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Beloved son of Michael Cuccia and Sandra Cupit Cuccia. Grandson of Leah Cuccia Amato (Sam), Donald and Ann Cupit, the late Tony Cuccia. Brother of Jill Helm (Matt), Michael Cuccia (Krystin) and Anthony Cuccia. Also survived by two nieces, Olivia and Sophia Helm, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a 2007 graduate of Slidell High School, was employed by Cache Valley Electrical and was a member of the IBEW Local #130. He loved fishing, working out at Slidell Athletic Club and doing things with his family. He will never be forgotten by his family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 Hwy 433, Slidell, La., on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation at the church on Thursday after 11 A.M. until funeral time. Flowers or Donations to the Capital Campaign Rebuilding Fund at St. Genevieve Church. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.