Obituaries

Douglas Dickinson

Douglas Dickinson, 85, passed away in Palmer, Texas, on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Douglas was born on September 5, 1936, in Dallas, Texas.

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Birdie Mae Brown was born on June 21, 1922, to her late parents John Brown and Cordie Williams Haynes in Pelham, Texas. She was educated within the Pelham School District. She accepted Christ at an early age. Years later, she met and married Mr. Ruben Brown. To this union there were 13 children (seven boys and six girls).

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Dixie Lee Dent

Dixie Lee Dent, the widow of Fred Duane Dent, Executive of the family owned Ennis Transportation Company, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2021.

Dixie Lee, the youngest of six children, was born Dixie Lee Crable on November 25,1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents William Everett Crable (1893- 1973) born in Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, and Anna Latzy Crable (1901-1977) born in West Homestead, Allegheny Pennsylvania.

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Shirley Jean Russell

Shirley Jean Russell, 76, born on Oct. 3, 1945, passed away on Dec. 18, 2021.

Services are pending under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, TX 75119.

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Jennifer McCann Woods

Jennifer McCann Woods, 47, born on April 7, 1974, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021.

Services are pending under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, TX 75119.

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Leland Davis

Leland Davis was born on May 16, 1977, to June and Carl Davis in Spokane, Washington.

A certified lawn mower mechanic, he was talented at fixing things. He enjoyed working the ranch and tending the cows. He is remembered as a very loving, giving person, always had a smile on his face, and enjoyed making people laugh.

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Melissa Martinez Sosa

Melissa Martinez Sosa, 55, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021.

Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, TX 75119.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at 11 a.m., also at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel Ennis.

Interment followed in Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, TX.

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Brenda Rumsey

Brenda Rumsey, 66, passed away on Nov. 26, 2021. Services are under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, TX 75119.

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Polly Lou Wanda Vick

Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28

Polly passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, morning, November 26, 2021, while at home. Her son, Sam, was with her as her battle of dementia ended. Polly is no lon ger confused or feeling alone.