Obituaries

Willie Bob Kubin, age 79, passed into his eternal rest on March 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. Willie was born in Ennis, Texas on October 21, 1943 to Frank J. and Bessie Vrla Kubin. Willie grew up in Ennis, and he graduated from St. John High School in 1961. After graduation he worked for Ennis Business Forms for two and a half years and for the U.S. Postal Service for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. On June 21, 1963 he married the love of his life, Sandra Eves.

Nancy Newman, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 28, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on September 22, 1937, in Ennis, Texas, to the late Kendall and Eloise Newman. After graduating from Ennis High School in 1955, where she was a twirler with the EHS band, Nancy spent two years at East Texas State College before graduating from the University of North Texas in 1959. She then moved to Washington D.C. in 1962 with four close friends and began working for the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. Nancy’s hard work and dedication soon caught the eye of Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and from 1967 to 1970, she worked for his staff and Muriel Humphrey. Her efforts to assist the Kennedys in the wake of the JFK assassination earned her special thanks from Jackie Kennedy.

Terry Lynn Livingston, age 63, passed peacefully into the arms of God on March 20, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Terry was born October 11, 1959 in Ennis, Texas. The youngest child of Woody and Billie Livingston, Terry was adored by his older siblings who doted on him and did their best to protect their baby brother. As a young boy, Terry had a sweet disposition, a sharp mind and a love for sports, especially baseball. Like many kids of that era, he collected baseball cards and memorized baseball statistics with amazing accuracy.

Bonnie C. (Martin) Turner, 80, of Ovilla, TX was born April 17, 1942, in San Antonio, TX and passed away March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Jo Adkins, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2023 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Helen B. Barak, 93, was born in Ennis, Texas to Frances & Jerry Matous, on August 31, 1929. She passed on Sunday, March 12, 2023 with all her children at her side. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis, with recitation of the Holy Rosary commenced at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Interment followed at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Ennis, under the direction of Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Scott Barak, Christopher Barak, Randy Barak, Philip Barak, Brian Zhanel, David Zhanel, Eric Jessup, Joey Laznovsky and Johnny “Joe” Laznovsky.