Obituaries

Jumilla Brown, 81, passed away on Jan. 20, 2022.

Josephine Sanchez Castillo, 78, of Grand Prairie,TX, passed away on January 25, 2022, after a battle with Covid. Josie was born on March 28th, 1943, to Mariano Gomez and Maria Villalobos Gomez in Detroit, Michigan. In 1958, She met Ysidro Castillo, and they wed in 1958, going on to have nine children, Silvia, Ysidro Jr., Ralph, Christopher, David, Richard, Angie, Robert, and Michael. When Josie had Silvia, she decided to dedicate her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. Josie excelled at taking care of her children and husband and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. Whether that was supporting her husband through difficult times or guiding her children through life’s struggles, she made it her mission to improve the lives of others. Josie was a passionate cook and when she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found in her kitchen, cooking a meal for her family or anyone who came by hungry. She loved to visit with family and kept up with all the family gatherings as long as her health was good. We will miss her greatly.

Jaquetta Lou Brucker, 75, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022.

Jayla Keishun Griffin, 23, passed away on Jan. 14, 2022.

Rene Rolando Lara Sr, 72, of Ennis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 22, 2022, in Waxahachie, Texas.

Bobbie was born to Percy and Eldora Butler on Nov. 1, 1942. She passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022, in her home in Aquilla, TX. She was a loving wife, mother to both two legged and four legged children, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts and giving homes to every stray that wondered up on the river. She will be greatly missed.

Raquel Cervantes, 74, born Feb. 26, 1947, passed away on Jan. 11, 2022.

James “Jimmy” Arthur Crowe was born on September 4, 1944, to J.D. Crow and Nellie (Hall) Crow. He passed away at the age of 77 on January 6, 2022.

Clayton Leon Lee, 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1937, to Wilmer and Ben Lee of Bardwell, Texas. He married Linda Lee on June 20, 1970, and they made their home in Ennis. Leon cherished singing at his church and leading the music program as a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Jaron Dewayne Driver McClendon, Jr., 33, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022.