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Obituaries

Guadalupe L. Martinez

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Guadalupe L. Martinez, 88 passed away in Ennis, Texas on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Charles Ray 'Bunny' Giddings

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Charles Ray “Bunny” Giddings was born on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947 to Helen Marie Majors and Finch Giddings in Midland, Texas. Reared in Ennis and Bardwell Texas. Charles was an active member of St. Mary’s Baptist Church from an early age. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Ennis in 1965, and has remained an active alumnus until his passing.

Jo Wesley

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Jo Wesley, 64, died Monday, July 27, 2020 in Duncanville, Texas. Jo was born August 28, 1955 in Waco, Texas to Abdon A. and Helen (Divin) Sulak. She graduated from Ennis High School in 1973. On December 10, 1988 she married Don Wesley.

Robert 'Bob' Rosson

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Robert “Bob” Rosson, 81, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Ennis, Texas.

Olen Nelson Beasley

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Olen Nelson Beasley, age 62 of Palmer, Texas passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Olen was born March 26, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He was a Baptist and was preceded in death by his sister, Ramona Pruitt.

Survivors include his parents, Otis and Martha Beasley of Palmer, Texas, one sister and brother-inlaw, Tammy and Joshua Carty of Klondike, Texas, one nephew, Ryan Elliott and two nieces, Jade Carty and Jasmine Carty.

A private burial will be held at Lydia Cemetery in Lydia, Texas under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas.

Nancy Sue (Cave) Payne 1940 - 2020

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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Sue (Cave) Payne on the afternoon of July 2, 2020. She passed away in her 80th year. Born in Garrett, Texas November 17, 1940, Nancy grew up in a loving house with her mother & father and brothers. She went to high school at Ennis High and played in the band. Upon graduation, she attended Texas Wesleyan College where she majored in English and Math. Upon graduations, she spent approximately 40 years molding young minds as a teacher. She met her husband David Payne in Jacksboro, Texas where she was teaching.

Helen Elizabeth Dodson Dent 1936-2020

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Helen Elizabeth Dodson Dent departed this earthly life to see her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2020, in Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born on June 11, 1936, in Alsdorf, Texas, to James Odell and Gladys Naomi (McCaleb) Dodson, the third of seven children. On March 7, 1953, Helen married the love of her life, Forrest “Weldon” Dent. They made their home in Ennis, Texas. Into this union were born two children, Terry Lynn and Joe Lee. They were together for 33 years before his sudden death on October 1, 1986, at age 51. Helen attended Ennis High School and Navarro College.

Lloyd Cashion 1937 - 2020

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A Celebration of Life for Bro. Lloyd Cashion, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at South Jefferson Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. A family graveside service took place beforehand at Greenpond Cemetery with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Visitation was held 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Bro. Lloyd passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Bro. Lloyd Cashion was born June 9, 1937, to R.O.

Carol Grey Honza

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Carol Grey Honza, 80, a long-time resident of Ennis, Texas, closed the final chapter of her life on Earth at 11:42 a.m. on April 6, 2020, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family. Carol graduated in 1958 from Sunset High School in Dallas. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Northwood University in 1997. She was a licensed Real Estate Broker for over 40 years and a licensed Real Estate Appraiser. She was a federal employee with FDIC, Division of Bank Supervision, and retired in 2001.

Lloyd Cashion

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A Celebration of Life for Bro. Lloyd Cashion, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at South Jefferson Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. A family graveside service took place beforehand at Greenpond Cemetery with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Visitation was held 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Bro. Lloyd passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.