Francis Davis-Allen, 90, passed away on May 21, 2015.
Funeral services are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas, Ennis, 972-875-2393.

Myra Morrissey, 67, passed away on May 5, 2015. She was the former manager of the Oak Timbers Senior Apartments in Ennis. A service of remembrance will be held at the Cowboy Church in Ennis on May 31 at 3:00 p.m.

Celeste Johnson of Ennis passed away peacefully May 19, 2015. Celeste was born to Artie Lee & Celesta (Joly) Bohanon of Ennis on December 11, 1927. Celeste enjoyed a variety of interests; however gardening was her passion. Time spent in the yard was time well spent in her mind’s eye. Creating a beautiful home for her family and a “destination” for friends gave her hours of pleasure. As matriarch, her goal in life was to keep the family close and God closer. She was a devout Catholic and in her later years, when she could no longer attend church, she faithfully followed daily Mass and Rosary via television. Her kindness and gracious demeanor endeared her to friends and family alike. She never lost her zest for life or keen sense of humor.
Survived by her children Joe and Margo Whitley, Lonnie and Christie Gillihan and Lisa Newhouse; “Mimi” to grandchildren Vincent, Kyle, Jacob and Andrea; great-grandchildren Tyler, Dylan, Gabriel, Michelle, Emily and Reagan; brother-in-law and sister Bill and Bernadine Jurik, and brother Bobby Bohanon; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by her son Geoffrey (Jeff) David and infant twins Vincent Scott & Elizabeth Roxanne; her parents, two siblings, Thelma Speer and Artie Lee Bohanon.
The family will receive visitors at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis, Monday, May 25, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M.
Celeste’s life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial the following morning at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Ennis, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10 A.M. with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Serving as pallbearers will be: James Jurik, Fred Jurik, Bo Jurik, Mitch Jurik, Jeremy Jurik and Dave Wilson. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Rickey Wayne Auerbach, 61, passed away in Corsicana, Texas, on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
Memorial Services will be held in the First United Methodist Church of Kerens on Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m.
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Anthony James Macalik, 70, passed away in Sunnydale, Texas, on Monday, May 25, 2015.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 27, in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.
Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, May 28, 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.
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Mary Procter, 65, died on May 22, 2015.
Funeral services are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas, Ennis, 972-875-2393.

Frances Davis Allen, 90, died on May 21, 2015.
Wake service will be held from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 800 E. Freeman St., Ennis, Texas.
Services are entrusted to Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas, Ennis, 972-875-2393.

Pauline Vincie Valigura Vrana, age 77 of Rowlett, Texas, passed away May 26, 2015. She was born July 11, 1937, in Creechville, Texas, to Emil and Anna (Slovak) Valigura.

Pauline was a longtime member of St. Pius X Parish and currently a member of St. Michael Parish. Her biggest joys in life were her family and grandkids. She also enjoyed her arts and crafts, coaching softball and polka dancing. She had a passion for sewing, especially for the nuns at St. Pius, and gardening, primarily as a much-needed therapeutic escape from her eight children.

Pauline is survived by sons, Michael Vrana and wife Karen; Mark Vrana and wife Pam; Greg Vrana and wife Tammy; and Bryan Vrana; daughters, Teresa McCoy and husband Steve; Kim Vrana and husband Tommy Yates; and Laura Stoecklin; 18 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Muehlstein and Ruby Gerling. She was preceded in death by husband Albin Vrana; daughter Melinda Yates; sisters, Anna Mae Zaidle, Janie Burgess, Gloria Batte, Mary King and Eugenia Valigura.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Msgr. Glenn Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m..  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/greaterdallas.

Raymond Zapletal, age 79, passed away in Ennis on May 26, 2015. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Ennis to Willie and Leda (Patak) Zapletal. He graduated from Saint John High School and married Patricia Muehlstein on June 7, 1958, in Abbott, Texas.

Raymond was member of Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT # 35, SPJST #25, SOKOL of Ennis; he was Past President (also one of the founders) of the National Polka Festival, SPJST #25, and the United Way of Ennis. He retired from Leggett and Platt in 1998 after 42 years. His passions were polka music, gardening, the Texas Rangers, and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Pat); children, Susan Zapletal Wheeler and husband Pat, Pamela Zapletal Hamilton and husband Jay, Karen Zapletal and Phillip Graham, Daniel Zapletal and wife Yvonne, Michelle Zapletal Slovak and husband David, Andrew Zapletal and Quinn Gadberry; grandchildren, Madalyn and Joshua Zapletal, Josef and Isabella Slovak, Patrick Wheeler, and Taigan Arredondo; brother, Fred Zapletal and wife Judy of Ennis; sister-in law, Betty Zapletal of Carthage, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Leda Zapletal; grandparents, Frank and Frances Zapletal, and Frank and Mary Patak; and brother Henry Zapletal.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father Henry Drozd as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Ennis. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Vernon Tallant, Joe Valek, Kenneth Mikula, Nick Mikula, Andy Mikula and Charlie Patak. Pallbearers will be Joshua Zapletal, Josef Slovak, Blake Zapletal, Clay Zapletal, John Zapletal, and Ted Zapletal.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Raymond Zapletal Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 515, Ennis, Texas 75120.

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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Bess Wynell “Nell” Buice Barton, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Arlington.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church in Arlington. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. in Spring Creek Cemetery in Meridian. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington.
Pallbearers are Richard Barton, Tiff Barton, Donnie Buice, Lou Buice, Ronnie Buice and Neil Gibson.
Memorials: Donations in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Community Hospice of Texas.
Nell was born in Waco on Feb. 22, 1925, to Louie Ewing and Joe Henry Buice. Raised in Speegleville, she graduated from Waco High School before attending Southwestern University and Baylor University. During her time at Southwestern, Nell enjoyed her position as an all-star basketball player.
She met the love of her life, Larry Linus Barton, on a blind date. Nell and Larry were married Dec. 21, 1947, and they remained together for 49 years, until his death in 1996. Nell and Larry raised four children together, and Nell bestowed her independent spirit and encouraging attitude to the entire family. She took on the role of mother with dedication and love. Nell worked countless hours supporting her children with their many activities, including work on the PTA and as a Cub Scout den mother.
She maintained her strong faith through her involvement with her Sunday school classes and the United Methodist Women of St. John UMC in Waco. Nell offered her warm smile and caring approach to countless others through her work as a school secretary. She served in numerous capacities on the Waco Education Secretary Association Board culminating in being the president.
To family and friends, Nell became known as “Queen Bee.” She was immensely proud of her entire family, and we are blessed to have received her fierce loyalty and steadfast love. Nell had a wonderful sense of humor, and she continued to make us laugh each time we were with her. We love you, Nell, Mom, Grandmother – the next gin and tonic is for you.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry Linus Barton; her son, Jon Kevin Barton; her siblings, Mildred Johnson, Calvin Buice, Joe Carl Buice, Lawrence Buice and Laura Jean Stafford.
Survivors: Nell is survived by her children, Joe Linus Barton, Louie J. Barton and wife, Judy, Elizabeth Jan Barton Gerro and husband, Mike; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Barton Wynne and husband, J.D.; her cousin, Bobby Plemons; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Wade Family Funeral Home, Arlington, 817-274-9233.

Alice Mary Whiteley, 93, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Thursday, May 28, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 31, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with Rosary at 5 p.m.
Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers will be Johnny Lowey, Matthew Harris, James Blackerby, Jr., Casey Whiteley, Tony Spaniel and Brian Marusak. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Frances Pena, 91, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Shirley (Ramirez) Wagner passed away May 27, 2015 at the age of 77.
Arrangements: Viewing at J. E. Keever Mortuary, 408 North Dallas Street, Ennis, Texas from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2. Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Burial Service at Myrtle Cemetery 12 Noon, under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Francisca Pena, 91 years old passed away in Ennis, Texas on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Francisca was born on October 13, 1923 to Moises and Felicitas (Retiz) Valdez in Luling, Texas. She grew up in Luling and in California. On August 4, 1941 she married Charlie Pena, Sr. and they made their home in Ennis.
She was a member of St John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. She enjoyed bingo, dancing and sewing. Her greatest accomplishment and love of her life was her family whom she cherished.
She will be remembered by all who knew her but her memory will be cherished most by her family including, daughters: Gloria Hernandez and husband Erasmo, Angelita Cruz and husband, Sergio, Mary Sosa and husband, Juan, Lupe Gonzales, Sylvia Rodriguez and husband, Cornelio; sons: Ralph Pena, Moses Pena, and Lee Pena; twenty-nine grandchildren; sixty-one great-grandchildren; forty-five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Martha Mendez along with a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charlie Pena, Sr., daughter, Magdalena Pena, son, Charlie Pena, Jr., four brothers, four sisters and one great grandson Kyle Nolen.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Gonzales, Jr., Joseph Gonzales, Samuel Reyes, Stephen Reyes, Elias Pena, Jr., and Mikayla Monjaras.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 1, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis 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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Alice Mary Whiteley, 93, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Thursday, May 28, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.
Alice was born in Ennis, Texas on November 8, 1921, to Emil J. and Antonia (Petruj) Salik. She grew up in Hopewell and attended school in the Hopewell Schools. On July 17, 1939, she married Johnnie R. Whiteley and they made their home in Alma before moving to Ennis in 1949.
She worked for Ennis Furniture and Cody Company for a short time. Her primary job was the taking care of her family. She was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. She enjoyed gardening and Czech music.
She will be remembered by all who were blessed to know her but her memory will be cherished most by her family including sons: Johnny Whiteley and wife, Jeanie, Willie Whiteley and wife, Theresa, Mark Whiteley and wife, Tina; daughters: Dorothy Spaniel, Joyce Whiteley, Judy Harris, Jeannie Whiteley and Brenda Lowey and husband, Michael; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Toni Barto, Agnes Wilson, Wilma Padgett and Georgie Griffin along with a host of other beloved family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnnie Whiteley, daughter, Tonie Lindley, grandsons, Eric Lindley,Paul Lindley, Jodas Lindley brothers, Willie Salik and Emil Salik and sisters, Albina Salik, Mary Ann Salik and Lillie Patak.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 31, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with Rosary at 5 p.m.
Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers will be Johnny Lowey, Matthew Harris, James Blackerby, Jr., Casey Whiteley, Tony Spaniel and Brian Marusak. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Stephen Ray Dolezalik, age 54, of Garrett, passed away in his home on June 1, 2015. He was born on July 19, 1960, in Ennis to Louis A. and Jo Ann (Jurica) Dolezalik. He married Anna Fodera on June 6, 1981. He attended St. John Catholic School and graduated from Ennis High School. For the last fifteen years Stephen worked for Wal Mart in Ennis, Texas.
Survivors include by his loving wife, Anna; son, Stephen Ray Dolezalik, II. and Nicole of Leander; granddaughter, Paisley; parents, Louis and Jo Ann Dolezalik; three brothers Michael Dolezalik and wife Janice, Greg Dolezalik and Janna and Patrick L. Dolezalik and Kaleigh of Ennis; sister, Patricia Ozymy and husband Bryan of Ennis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Duane M. Dolezalik; maternal grandparents, Anton L. and Effie Jurica; and paternal grandparents, Louis M. and Agnes Dolezalik.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Chapel in Ennis with Father Henry Drozd officiating.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Jimmy Nutt passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Ben Eric Fira, 57, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, May 31, 2015
Ben was born in Sinton, Texas on July 14, 1957 to Benito and Maria (Arroyo) Fira. He grew up in Ennis, Texas and graduated from Ennis High School in 1976. In July of 1987 he married Jane Utes and they made their home in Dallas before moving to Garland in the early 1990’s.
He worked from the Southern Pacific Rail Road in track maintenance, for Bank of America in computer operations and for MacAfee Security in the facilities security. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. He enjoyed running in 5K and 10K’s for charities along with a passion for Art and art history. He was an avid Ennis Lions and Dallas Cowboy fan.
He will be remembered by all who knew him but his memory will be cherished most by his family including his wife, Jane Utes-Fira; son, Jason Fira; his father, Benito Fira and wife, Adela; his mother, Maria Fira; brothers: Carl Fira, Harry Fira, Sal Fira; sisters: Cynthia Miles, Lisa Leon and Mary Bombala; step-brothers: Rodney Rios and Bobby Rios; step-sisters: Barbie Campos, Nicole Rios and Renee Rios along with countless other friends and family.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 3, 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 Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. Tommy Murrillo officiating.
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Jimmy Dwayne Nutt, Sr., 73, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Jimmy was born in Marlin, Texas, on Dec. 23, 1941, to James Marion and Wilma Dean (Underwood) Nutt. He grew up in Marlin, and graduated from Marlin High School in 1960. On Dec. 26, 1960, he married Evelina Cobb and they made their home in Marlin, and then lived in Houston, before moving to Ennis in 1969.

He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for over thirty years, and was a member of Baylor Baptist Church of Ennis. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed nothing more than being in the stands at his granddaughters’ various sporting events.

He will be remembered by all who knew him and his memory will be cherished most by his family including, sons: Jimmy Dwayne Nutt, Jr. and wife Rhonda, Nelson Perry Nutt, Sr., and Richard Andre’ Nutt and wife Laura; six grandchildren: Perry Nutt, Hana Nutt, Joshua Nutt, Landry Nutt, Ryan Nutt, and Brandon Nutt; great-granddaughter Avery Nutt; two brothers: Garry Nutt and wife Kathy, and Ronnie Nutt and wife Javone; two sisters: Janie Wellman and husband James, and Rhonda Johnson and husband Richard; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelina Nutt; and son, Guy Shannon Nutt.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 6, from 5 until 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of his life will take place on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in the Adams Funeral Home, in Marlin, Texas, with interment to follow in Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jimmy’s name at Bank of America, for Ennis Youth Sports.
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On May 27, 2015, Frank Joseph Mikula returned to his Heavenly Father after completing his life’s work. At an early age, he came to know and love The Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Frankie was born on Aug. 16, 1936, at his family’s farm in Ennis, Texas, to Frank A and Mary L Mikula and had four siblings: Mary Ann (Benny) Cepak, Geraldine (Richard) Pruett, Edwin (Lucy) Mikula and Debbie (James) Macik. He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University, where he studied Philosophy. Those who spent any time with Frank knew he took those courses to heart. He spent a career teaching and in banking IT.

His most important achievement was marrying the love of his life, Roberta, 33 years ago. Through it all, they had fun. Joined together, they loved and guided three children: Tom (Diana), Kim and Patti (Charles) Troupe. Grandchildren and great grandchildren made MUF’s (Mr. Uncle Frank) eyes sparkle. Frank was very proud and protective of his family and friends. He bragged at their accomplishments and wept at their heartaches.

Frank relished his Czech heritage. He may even now be drinking a beer while listening to his dad play the accordion, waiting on his mom to serve klobasa and kolaches. To say Frank loved life and lived it to the fullest would be a major understatement. The world is a less interesting place without Frank Mikula. He will live in our hearts forever.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m. at In Christ The King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Frank’s name to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, PO Box 6, La Grange, TX 78945.