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Kerry Porter, lover of Ennis history, passes away

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The death at 70 of Ennis’ Kerry Porter, a retired teacher and musician who also operated the popular Facebook page “You know you’re from Ennis….”, has shocked and saddened many.

Personally, I owe a debt of gratitude to Kerry for allowing various articles and images he shared on his Facebook history page to run here in my column as well.

I never met Kerry. I was only in contact with him through Facebook Messenger and email. But he was always kind, helpful and supportive. He loved local history and all the people of Ennis.

Mark LaFollett mourned by many

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The death of a man with extensive Ennis roots has caused a groundswell of grief among his many friends and one-time neighbors. Mark LaFollett, 53, was living in Tyler, but had spent his youth in Ennis where he graduated from EHS in 1986. He died in Tyler on Sept. 6 from complications of Covid-19.

LaFollett, married and the father of two sons and a daughter, had served honorably in the U. S. Army for eight years. He had been employed by the City of Ennis and Ennis Ford and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Congressman Ron Wright passes at the age of 67

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Ron and Susan Wright shared a deep and abiding relationship with their Lord and Savoir. For that reason, Ron remained stoic in the face of his health challenges and incredibly upbeat about the future of the state and the nation he loved so much.

Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021. His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the presence of their Lord and Savior.