Wilma Jean Robinson, 87, passed away in Ennis, Texas, early Friday, March 27, 2015.
Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Jean Robinson, 84, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Jean was born in Gunter, Texas on September 14, 1930 to Ben F. and Edith M. (Payne) Pigg. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a degree in English. On July 1, 1951 she married Clifford O. Robinson and they made their home in Fort Worth, Mississippi, Kilgore, Tyler and finally settled in Ennis in 1962.
She was a member of the Church of Christ, Republican Woman of Ennis and Rebekah’s Lodge of Ennis. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and trivia.
She is survived by a son, Randy Robinson and wife, Jeanne; daughters: Rhonda Kay Fahrlender and husband, Richard and Lisa Lyn Morales and husband, Clinton; seven grandchildren: four great-grandchildren and one brother, John Pigg and wife, Dorene along with several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Clifford O. Robinson.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 29, 2015 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 Monday, March 30, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Interment will follow on a later date in the East Greenwood Cemetery of Weatherford, Texas under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made in Jean’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Boles Children’s Home.
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Clayton Alexander Hernandez went home to rejoin the angels on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from Fort Worth, Texas.
Clayton was born on February 20, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas to Raymond Alexander Hernandez and Leanne Elizabeth Evans.
He is survived by his parents: Raymond Hernandez and Leanne Evans; his twin brother, Raymond Anthony Hernandez; grandparents: Ramon and Carmen Hernandez and Terry and Julie Evans and great-grandparents: Benita Romero, Ramon Hernandez, Sr., Sid and Jean Evans and Charles and Edna Newman.
He is preceded in death by great-grandmother, Barbara Evans and Maria Diaz.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Arlington with Father Daniel Kelly as celebrant. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Myrtle Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Steven Penrod Taylor, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2015, in Bristol, Texas. Steve was born on April 19, 1951, to Clifford William and Mildred (Penrod) Taylor. He grew up in Bristol and graduated from Ennis High School where he was active in sports.
Steve began his ink career at IPI Ink starting at the bottom scrubbing floors. He later became a branch manager for Delta Color and then became a salesman. He also worked as an ink salesman for INX and most recently for Job Impressions, Inc. He made personal friends with his customers – he was an ink man through and through. Steve was a man’s man, coyote hunter, dove hunter, horse racing enthusiast, a diehard Texas Longhorns fan, and had the heart and nature of a genuine cowboy. He was a member of the Bristol Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Taylor; his parents: Clifford and Mildred Taylor; sister, Suzi Thomas; brother, Jody Taylor and wife, Carolyn; surrogate brother, Jimmy Spurgeon and wife, Melinda along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Steve Taylor is a true legend and will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Bristol Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bristol Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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David Herrera, 61, passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
David was born in Robstown, Texas on July 6, 1953, to Gabino and Agustina (Vera) Herrera, Sr. He grew up in Robstown, Texas and graduated from Calallen High School in 1972. He made his home in Irving for several years before moving to Ennis in 2010.
He worked for Republic Services for over twenty-two years as a driver. He was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. He enjoyed gambling, softball and football.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Herrera; daughters: Jennifer Herrera, Stefanie Herrera and step-daughter Loraine Goforth; seven grandchildren: two brothers: Delfino Herrera and Ricardo Herrera and five sisters: Beatrice McCoy, Juanita Herrera, Josephine Byrd, Oralia Herrera and Virginia Goforth.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 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 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 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.
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PALMER – Carole Rae Watson, 56, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 6, at 10 a.m., at Arlington Chapel.
Carole was born April 20, 1958, in Arlington, to Merle and June Watson. She was a lover of animals and her job as a veterinary assistant.
Carole was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Lynn Watson. She is survived by her mother, June Baker and husband Harold; father, Merle Watson; brother, Jimmy Watson and wife Phyllis; sister, Bonnie King and husband Kenneth; nieces: Tonya, Loretta and Christina; nephews: Bryan and Randy; former husband, T.J. Johnston; stepson, Tommy Ray Johnston and wife Sara; stepdaughter, Toshia Marie Haydon; step-grandchildren: Julia, Trey and Troy Johnston; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Arlington Chapel, Greenwood Funerals-Cremation, 1221 E. Division St., 817-548-1791. View and sign guestbook at
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Bobby Lee Brown, 60, of Ennis, passed away on March 31, 2015.
Wake service will be held Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel of Ennis.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 4, at 12 p.m., at Bright and Morning Star Baptist Church, 1007 Daffan Ave., Ennis.
Burial will take place at Ennis Memorial Cemetery under direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis.

Dolores Keith, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Corsicana, Texas.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis.
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Robert Wheeler Shipley, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed peacefully into God’s arms on March 23, 2015, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. “Bob” as he was affectionately known, was born in Ennis, Texas, on Dec. 27, 1928. He graduated from Ennis High School and attended Texas A&M University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering before being appointed to the Navel Academy. He graduated in 1952 and spent 20 years in the Navy traveling all over the world, mastering languages along the way. He retired in 1972, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Robert spent 59 years devoted to the love of his life, Jane McBrierty Shipley. He was a doting father to his precious children – sons: Todd Shipley and wife Melissa, Ross Shipley and wife Shaun; Kirk Shipley and wife Leslie; daughter, Kara Childress and husband Ray. He was a loving grandfather to Rachel, Ridge and Riley Shipley; Cole, Evan and Sheridan Shipley; Halie, Lauren and Parker Shipley; and Wells, Sloan, Ford and Knox Childress. He was also a loyal brother to Betty Ludwig of Ennis.
Bob spent his entire life devoted to his church and was a cherished member of the Vestry and Choir, as well as a Lay Reader, also know as “Maestro Bob.” He played several different musical instruments and had a voice like an angel when he sang. He had a huge love of sport, which continued through life as he enjoyed tennis and golf through his later years. He was always the consummate coach for his four children, regardless of the sport.
Bob had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor that kept everyone entertained. He had an enormous heart, and a light within him that shined brightly on anyone he encountered. His easy smile and twinkling blue eyes won the affection of everyone he met along the way. His “come what may” attitude provided everyone a healthy perspective on life. Bob was a southern gentleman to the core with an unparalleled character that was admired, revered and respected by all.
A Celebration of his life was held on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m., in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, with full military honors.

On September 10, 1937, Willie Alvah Batten, namesake of two admired grandfathers, entered this world. Luckily, his 15 month old brother couldn’t say either of those names and dubbed him “BUZZY.” Buzzy was the third son of Bill and Elva, who built a family on the bedrock of love and loyalty, producing Bob, Darrell, Buz, Jerry, Donna, Jim and Sherry. The family roots were deep in Hollis, Oklahoma, where Buz graduated from high school.
Buz moved to Lubbock, where he lived with his Grandma Storrs, who was very influential in his spiritual development (and added two inches to every pair of pants, as he grew to his eventual 6’4” height). It was also in Lubbock where he met Lameda, who had arrived at Texas Tech with a lengthy list of qualifications she was looking for in a spouse. Buz met them all, so they married in a simple ceremony on April 25, 1959.
Three years later Jane joined the couple, followed at two year intervals by Sally, Grace and Patrick. Between Sally and Grace, Buz completed the requirements for his degree in accounting and graduated from Texas Tech.
The Battens moved to Garland in 1969 where Buz earned his CPA and his new professional name, Al. In 1974, the family moved to Ennis, and Al joined Don Hart’s accounting office.
Al became a mainstay in the lives of the youth in Ennis as the owner of the Rolling Lion Skating Rink and an avid supporter of the Ennis Lions. He was also an anchor in the Church of Christ as a deacon and then an Elder, with a special interest in youth and benevolence. He was an officer on the boards of Meals on Wheels and Ennis Work Camp. He brought new meaning to the term, “working board member.” Al had the heart of a servant and touched the lives of countless people in the community.
The Batten family grew exponentially over the next two decades as Jane married Craig and had their children Joel, Susanna, Chloe and Lydia; Sally married Greg and had Holly, Melanie, Ben and Kate; Grace married Thom and had Sam, Alixx and Joe; and Patrick added Lezlie and Brianna. The family grew once more as Joel married Lauren; Susanna married Matt; Holly married Matt, and added Casen; and Kate added Blakely.
Al enjoyed amazing health and vitality for 77 years, before a series of unrelated challenges led to an unexpected and quick decline. His loving and devoted wife, children and grandchildren had the distinct privilege of singing him Home and into the arms of the Father he served his entire life on Friday, April 3, 2015.
Al leaves behind all of his siblings and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; his church family; the Lady Lions Softball Team; and a host of friends who will love and miss him.
On Monday, April 6, 2015, the family of Willie Alvah Batten received friends and celebrated his life with his church family.
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The service was under the direction of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral home in Ennis, Texas.

Glenda Pannill Emmert, 77, formerly of Ennis, died on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at a Flower Mound Nursing Facility.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Joseph Dewey (Pudge) Spillers, born July 30, 1937, in Galveston, Texas, died April 5, 2015, in Charlton Methodist Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dan Huddleston; one daughter ,Jane Huddleston; one brother, Bobby Spillers; and one sister, Sue Gray.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Annette D Spillers; daughters: Sherrie Farrell, Judy Lese, and Penny Morris; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one sister, Janice Meriweather.
After retiring from 30 years with SW Bell, he worked for B&C Parts and Ford Motor in Ennis. He was an avid race car owner and fan, member of the local Masonic Lodge, where he worked his way up to and proudly served as Worshipful Master in 1993. He was an army veteran of four years with honorable discharge.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 8, 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 9, at 1 p.m. at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 509 E. Brown St, Ennis. Graveside servicewill follow at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. For more info, go to website www.restlandfurnelhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shiners Hospital.

Bettie Carolyn Hodges Rodriguez, 73, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Dallas, Texas.
Bettie was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas on June 25, 1941, to Ray Oliver and Edna Audrey (Welcher) Hodges. She grew up in Ola, Arkansas and graduated from Ola High School in 1959. She went on to attend Southwestern Bible Institute of Waxahachie, Texas. She graduated with a degree in Nursing in 1961. On September 16, 1962, she married Eulalio “Carlos” Rodriguez and they made their home originally in Ennis. They lived in several metroplex cities before settling in Waxahachie, Texas with her husband of over fifty years and their dog Joe Bob.
Bettie worked as an LVN for over twenty years in several different hospitals and nursing homes. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed gardening and oil painting.
Her memory will be carried on by all who knew her especially those who loved her most including her husband, Eulalio “Carlos” Rodriguez; daughters: Dena Rodriguez Marshall and husband, Stephen, Melinda Rodriguez Pluenneke and husband, Jason; grandchildren: Garrett and Mariah Marshall and Joshua and Daniel Pluenneke; brothers: Bobby Ray “Bob” Hodges, Carroll Gene Hodges, and Robert Wayne Hodges; sister, Patricia Ann Wright along with a host of other family and friends.
She goes home to greet her parents, Ray Oliver and Edna Audrey Hodges and a brother, Billy Bratcher.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 9, 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 Friday, April 10, at 10 a.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.
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Bettie Carolyn Hodges Rodriguez, 73, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Dallas, Texas.
Bettie was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas on June 25, 1941, to Ray Oliver and Edna Audrey (Welcher) Hodges. She grew up in Ola, Ark., and graduated from Ola High School in 1959. She went on to attend Southwestern Bible Institute of Waxahachie, Texas. She graduated with a degree in Nursing in 1961. On Sept. 16, 1962, she married Eulalio “Carlos” Rodriguez and they made their home originally in Ennis. They lived in several metroplex cities before settling in Waxahachie with her husband of over 50 years and their dog Joe Bob.
Bettie worked as an LVN for over 20 years in several different hospitals and nursing homes. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed gardening and oil painting.
Her memory will be carried on by all who knew her especially those who loved her most including her husband, Eulalio “Carlos” Rodriguez; daughters: Dena Rodriguez Marshall and husband Stephen, and Melinda Rodriguez Pluenneke and husband Jason; grandchildren: Garrett and Mariah Marshall, and Joshua and Daniel Pluenneke; brothers: Bobby Ray “Bob” Hodges, Carroll Gene Hodges, and Robert Wayne Hodges; sister, Patricia Ann Wright; along with a host of other family and friends.
She goes home to greet her parents, Ray Oliver and Edna Audrey Hodges, and a brother, Billy Bratcher.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 9, 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 Friday, April 10, at 10 a.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.
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Jossie Steptoe, 76, passed away on April 8, 2015.
Viewing will be held Friday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel of Ennis.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, at 12 noon, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 800 E. Freeman St., Ennis.
Burial will take place at Carver Memorial Cemetery in Ferris under direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis.

Dwayne Potter passed away in Denton, Texas, on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com.

Mary Lou Parker, 87, passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from Fort Worth, Texas.
Mary Lou was born in Bristol, Texas, on May 3, 1927, to Roy Malcolm and Only Maude (Mullican) McNaron. She grew up and attended school in Bristol, Texas. On July 2, 1947, she married J.W. Parker and they made their home in Ennis.
She worked as secretary for Baylor Baptist Church for over twenty-five years and volunteered for the Christian Community Store House in Keller, Texas. She was a charter member of Anthony Drive Baptist Church and member of Baylor Baptist Church of Ennis with her husband. Her family was the light of her life besides her relationship with her Heavenly Father.
Her memory will be carried on by all those who knew her and loved her, especially her family including her daughter, Cindy Davis and husband, Leroy; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She goes home to meet her parents, her husband, J.W. Parker and two brothers.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 15, beginning at 1 p.m. until service time. A Celebration of her life will take place on Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m., in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with her grandson, Rev. Ronnie Davis officiating. A private interment will take place in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Woodrow Wilson Warren, 99, passed away in Plano, Texas on Sunday, April 12, 2015.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the County Line Cemetery Anderson County under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Wesley F. Krajca, 85, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Wesley was born in Ennis, Texas on September 26, 1929 to Richard and Sophie (Honza) Krajca. He grew up in the Creechville Community and graduated from St. John High School. On July 26, 1952 he married Rosie Dlabaj and they made their home in Ennis where they spent sixty years of marriage together.
He worked for Ellis County Precinct 2 for thirty-nine years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT and Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed raising chickens and dancing. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life.
His memory will be carried on by all who knew him especially his family including one son, Lawrence Krajca and wife, Vickie; daughters: Darlene Overall and Barbara Adamcik and husband, Ronny; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rosie Krajca on May 30, 2012.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father Henry Drozd as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Rosalie Lima, 75, died on April 13, 2015.
Family and friends will be gathering March 14, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis.
Funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 15, at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel of Ennis.
Services are entrusted to Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas, Ennis, 972-875-8363.