Obituaries

Helen Catherine Lanicek Patak, lovingly known as “Granny”, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89 on Monday, July 4, 2022 in Ennis, Texas with family by her side. Helen was born November

Stephen Michael Thompson (Leroy T), 66, passed peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, held in the arms of his family.

Patricia Gerich Slovak, lovingly known as Patsy and Grandma Pat, passed through this life to meet her maker on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, after battling with breast cancer that metastasized to her bones after 2 years of remission. Throughout this struggle that began in 2018, she kept her head up, remaining positive and accepting her fate without complaint.

Joan “Elaine” Dodd, 85, passed away on June 25, 2022, at the Cass County Medical Facility in Cassopolis.

Frederick Arthur Shine, III, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Ennis, Texas, where he and his late wife Daurice Cody Shine had made their home since 2010.

Josephine Patak Grmela, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, while surrounded by family.

Richard L. Mosley, 72, passed away on May 29, 2022.

Dorothy Ann Zmolik Mikel, 85, died June 3, 2022, with her family by her side in Kemp, Texas.

Elizabeth Ruth Walton, 79, passed away on June 1, 2022.

James Earl Lockhart III, 46, of Ennis, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 29th, 2022. James, also known affectionately as Bradley to family and friends, was born on October 29th, 1975 to James Earl Lockhart II and Shelia Ann Lockhart of Ennis, Texas. James graduated from high school in 1994. He then attended Navarro Community College with a focus on Criminal Justice. James (Bradley) met the love of his life, Jennifer Nunnery, while in high school. They were classmates, friends, and then sweethearts. They had two children, James Earl Lockhart IV and Jordan Dajae Lockhart. James (Bradley) went on to work at Certain Teed, a local shingle factory in town. He worked there for 8 years with his father, then worked at various other jobs throughout his life. Bradley later in life was blessed with two additional children, Jace and Jacelyn Lockhart, whom he loved dearly.