Allie Little, 95, passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Monday, January 20, 2014. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Ramona Beasley Pruitt, 53, of Ennis, was united with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home 800 S. Kaufman St., Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Dorothy Margaret Kudrna, 88, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Monday, January 20, 2014. Dorothy was born on April 20, 1925 in Ennis, Texas to L. J. and Clara (Haskovec) Kudrna. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School. She worked for Kucera Department Store of Ennis, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and retired from Ennis Business Forms after thirty-two years of service in 1990. She was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Ennis Sewing Circle, SPJST #25 and RVOS. Dorothy is survived by sister-in-law, Dorothy J. Kudrna; nieces: Liz Moucka Krajca and husband, Ken; Karen Bingman and husband Randy; nephews: Gary Kudrna and wife, Paula; Glenn Kudrna and wife, Alvoy; Chris Kudrna and wife, Brenda; Kevin Kudrna and wife, Jennifer and fifteen great and grand nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, G. Louis Kudrna on November 8, 2005 and sister, Elizabeth Moucka on September 27, 2006. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Rosary will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 with Funeral service to immediately follow in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Brett Craddock passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Alma M. Diaz, 70, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Friday, January 17, 2014. Alma was born in Laredo, Texas on August 9, 1943 to Amando and Manuela (Villarreal) Martinez. She grew up in Laredo and attended school in Laredo. On February 27, 1971 she married Rafael Diaz and they made their home in Laredo from 1971-1976, Madisonville from 1976 to 1988 and in Ennis since 1988. She was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Rafael Diaz; daughter, San Juanita Diaz; four grandchildren: Lizette Nicole Santos, Ivan Santos, LeAnn M. Arriaga and Allysa M. Santos; one brother, Alonzo Martinez and three sisters: Angelina Hernandez, Adela Sanchez and Alejanda Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Azenette Santos. Rosary will be on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Rev. John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Anita Castillo, 61, passed away in Ennis on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Funeral services for Justin Wilkin Wims age 33 of Ennis, Texas and formerly of Mt. Vernon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, January 20th, at the funeral home. Mr. Wims died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Ennis. He was born August 15, 1980 in Houston, TX the son of Richard Wims and Ginger Shields. Justin was an office manager with Lowe’s Distribution Center in Ennis. He is survived by his father Richard Wims and stepmother Teresia Wims of Mt. Vernon; brother Cody Parnell of Mt. Vernon; sister Amber Morris and husband Larry of Gladewater; grandparents Pat Wims and Mac Boyd; uncles David Wims and wife Barbara of Maryville, TN, Mark Wims and wife Paula of Lubbock and Aunt Susan McGrady and husband Skip of Houston. Preceded in death by his grandfather George Wims and stepgrandmother Anita Boyd. Send flowers and post online condolences at samharveyfuneralhome.com.

Ramona Beasley Pruitt, age 53, of Ennis, was united with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born on March 4, 1960 in Dallas, Texas, to Otis and Martha (Mays) Beasley. Ramona was Baptized at the First Baptist Church of Palmer on April 18, 197l. She married Jude Pruitt on November 21, 1986 in Palmer, Texas. Ramona was a loving wife, daughter, aunt, and friend. She loved to visit and laugh and talk. Ramona especially liked to talk and share about the Bible. Her favorite Bible verse was I Corinthians 2:9, “But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.” Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, Jude Pruitt of Ennis; parents, Otis and Martha Beasley of Palmer; brother, Olen Nelson Beasley of Dallas, Texas; sister, Tammy Carty and her husband Josh of Welch, Texas; nieces and nephews, Ryan Elliott, Jade Carty, and Jasmine Carty. She is also survived by many other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Chapel in Ennis, Texas. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 24, 2014, at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Chapel in Ennis with Pastor Darrell Nelson officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Anita Castillo, 61, passed away Saturday January 18, 2014 while surrounded by her family. Anita was born in Ennis, Texas on February 26, 1952 to Raymundo & Josefa (Pena) Castillo. She made Ennis her home her entire life. Ennis would be become home for her and her family. She was a loving & devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ennis, Texas. She always enjoyed life to the fullest and nothing could slow her down. Her family meant everything to her. The loves of her life were her brothers and sisters, her kids and especially her grandkids. She knew everyone and never met a stranger. She had a heart of gold. Her beauty showed inside and out. Her big heart was shared with everyone that crossed her path. She was a very giving, loving and extraordinary woman. She loved to cook and everyone knew what an awesome cook she was. She put her heart and soul into everything she did. Her smile and love lite up not only a room but this world. She is survived by her husband of 39 years: Freddy Castillo Sr., three sons: Freddy Castillo Jr., Marcus Castillo and Robert Castillo, one daughter Josie Castillo , two grandchildren: Lanie Castillo & Jacob Castillo; seven brothers: Henry, Edward, Raul, Abel, Richard, David & Freddie; three sisters Rosa Garcia, Yolanda Trujillo, and Delia Marlow, as well as many beautiful nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Josefa and Raymundo Castillo Sr., three bothers Saragosa, Ysidro and Raymundo Castillo Jr. ; and two sisters Mary Castillo & Delfa Arrambide. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. Pallbearers will be Marcus Castillo, Robert Castillo, Freddy Castillo Jr., Edward Castillo, Stevie Castillo, Nathan Castillo, Mark Eastman, Justin Martinez. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Allie Ross Little, 95, passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Monday, January 20, 2014. Visitation will be on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Antonio Jiminez, 61, passed away on January 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Eternal Rest Funeral Home, Sat. Jan. 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, Tx., 972-875-2393.

Billy K. Hanson, 85, passed away in Ennis on Fri. Jan. 24, 2013. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Floy Cooper, 93, beloved mother and grandmother passed away in Ennis, Texas on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Floy was born in Fallon, Texas on September 10, 1920 to Charles and Oneita (Callaway) Jackson. She grew up in Mexia and graduated from Mexia High School. She was married to Walter Lee Cooper and they made their home in Fort Worth, then to Ennis in 1953, to Fort Worth until 1958 when they returned to Ennis. Floy was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Ennis for over sixty years, the Eastern Star and the Willing Worker’s Sunday School Class. She enjoyed cooking and reading. Her great joy was caring for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by sons: Charles Cooper and wife, Ruby of Irving, Tim Cooper and wife, Janice of Ennis and Tom Cooper and wife, Donna of Ennis; daughter, Ann Williams and husband, Don of Waxahachie; ten grandchildren: fifteen great-grandchildren: two great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Charlena Kaliszewski of Houston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cooper, one brother and her great aunt Leita Clinkscale who raised her. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel in Ennis with Rev. Richard Moody and Rev. Chuck Kaliszewski officiating. The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the Prairie Grove Cemetery in Mexia, Texas under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Edward Raymond Richardson, 86, husband of Emma Richardson, died Feb. 2, 2014 at Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, Tx. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Brenham Church of Christ, with Pastor Doug Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Edward Richardson was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Franklin, Tx. to Raymond and Virgie Allee Richardson. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, and worked as an HVAC technician for Blinn College. Survivors include his wife, Emma Aletha (McCracken) Richardson; sons and daughters-in-law Kevin and Diane Richardson of Austin, Barry and Joye Richardson of Cedar Creek; daughter and son-in-law Gail and Roger Seilheimer of Brenham; stepsons Alvin Howard and wife Kathy of Lake Jackson; Roy Howard and wife Linda of Denison, James Howard and wife Delores of Ennis, and Martin Howard of Huntsville; grandchildren: Adam and Sherrie Richardson, Erik Richardson, Kaci and Matt Bonine, Kody Seilheimer, Matthew and Millie Howard, Luke and Michelle Howard, Stormee and Jeffrey English, Emalee Howard, Maci Howard, and Melissa Howard; great-grandchildren Charlotte Richardson, Rebekkah Richardson, Blaine Howard, Blake English, Bentley English, and Bryson English, and brother and sister-in-law Lendon and Judy Richardson of Magnolia. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Wana Richardson; a son, Bruce Richardson, and brothers Billy Richardson and Bobby Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a lifelong member of Brenham Church of Christ. Favorite hobbies were fishing and playing 42. He treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to the Brenham Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements for Edward Raymond Richardson are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Jansson Tanner Yother, 49, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Michael Dlabaj passed away in Ennis, Texas on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Radney Gillentine, age 62, passed away in Ennis on January 28, 2014. He was born on January 4, 1952 in Dallas to Bobby L. and Bobbye Marie (Pierce) Gillentine. He married Pamela Chambers on June 24, 1971 in Lancaster. Radney served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War, and was a member of the American Legion Post #361. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; son, Robert Gillentine and his wife, Rebecca of Bardwell; daughter, Teresa Campbell and her husband Alex of Ennis; two granddaughters, Kailey and Charley Jane Gillentine; stepmom, Kay Bell of Tyler; brother, Daniel Gillentine and his wife Shelly of Tyler; sisters, Linda Clarke and her husband Tim of Ennis, Donna Hovis of Ennis, and Janice Wuebbles and her husband Phil of Eugene, Oregon; mother and father-in-law, Melvin and Hope Chambers of Sherman, Texas; brother-in-law, Jim Chambers and his wife Tracey of Cooper, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Radney is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother-in-law, Doug Hovis and niece, Kimberly Wuebbles. A Memorial Service will be held at 1P.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Mabel Floyd was born July 28, 1918 in Crandall, Texas and went home to meet the Lord on February 1, 2014 in Waxahachie, Texas at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Charlie Floyd, 2 daughters Maryann Floyd and Frances Hillger and 1 son Bobbie Floyd. Survived by daughter Charlene Ballard and husband Newell, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Mabel was a faithful member of Bardwell Church of Christ and has been a faithful Christian all of her life. The family takes great comfort in knowing that she is walking hand in hand with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday February 3, 2014 at Roselawn. Home Going Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Roselawn Memorial Chapel with Bro. Roy Gafford officiating. Interment will follow at Kleberg Cemetery in Dallas where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Charlie Floyd. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity or the Ennis Public Library.

Donald E. (Blackie) Claxton Former Ellis County resident, Donald E. (Blackie) Claxton passed away in Austin, TX on January 15, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Italy, TX on January 10, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Nell Wood Claxton, daughters Donna Johnson (Bobby), Rita Stringer (Michael), and son Brent Claxton (Berkeley), six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Claxton was a graduate of Ennis High School and North Texas State University; attended SMU law school, and was retired from Hartford Insurance Company. He was a Navy veteran. Funeral service was held in Austin on Saturday, January 18, 2014, followed by burial at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca, Texas. Full obituary at http://www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.

Michael Anthony Dlabaj, 56, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Michael was born in Ennis, Texas on December 31, 1957 to Albin Anton and Mildred Dolores (Holy) Dlabaj. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1976. In September of 2004 he married Mary Jane Martinez and they made their home in Bardwell and then to Garrett. He served his country proudly in the United States Marines from 1977 until 1980 serving in Guam. He worked for Advanced Plumbing for several years as a plumber, for Elk Corporation and James Hardie Construction in maintenance. He was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Dlabaj of Ennis; daughter, Shari Childress of Ennis; son-in-law, Randy Childress of Ennis; granddaughter, Alisha Cole Childress; son Nathan Dlabaj of Chattanooga, TN; daughter-in-law, Janay Dlabaj of Chattanooga, TN; granddaughter, Jessie Jane Dlabaj of Chattanooga, TN; step-son, Alex Rendon of Ennis; step-daughter-in-law, Dena Rendon of Ennis; step-grandchildren; Alexie Rendon, Logan Rendon and Reece Rendon of Ennis; step-son, Allen Rendon of Italy; step daughter-in-law, Jennifer Rendon; step-granddaughter, Ryanne Rendon of Italy; mother, Mildred Dlabaj of Ennis; father, Albin Dlabaj of Ennis; sister, Susan Wunderlich of Dallas and companion Phillip Campbell of Dallas; nephew, Michael Clayton Wunderlich of Huntsville; great-nephew, Jackson Albin Wunderlich of Huntsville; sister, Peggy Spurgeon of Ennis, brother-in-law, Larry Spurgeon of Ennis; nephews, Nicholas Spurgeon of Mississippi and Tyler Spurgeon of Fort Worth; brother, Gulash Dlabaj of Sommerville; sister-in-law, Connie Dlabaj of Sommerville; niece, Mollie Dlabaj of Ennis; great-niece, Laynie Dlabaj of Ennis; brother, Timothy Dlabaj of Memphis; sister-in-law, Michelle Dlabaj of Memphis; niece, Malerie Young of Memphis; nephew-in-law, Dwayne Young of Memphis; niece, Kennedy Dlabaj of Memphis and nephews: Parker Dlabaj and Braden Dlabaj of Memphis. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Friday, February 7, 2014 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