Obituaries

Charles Lee Novy, 88, passed away in the early morning hours of August 5, 2023, after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, supportive father to his three children, and respected “Pop” to his six grandchildren. Charles was born in Ennis, Texas, to Charles and Ella Novy, on November 27, 1934. Growing up in a small town, he had a wonderful childhood full of outdoor activities, where he became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Ennis High School in 1952. Charles went on to Texas A&M University, where he earned degrees in both Petroleum Engineering and Geology. After graduation from Texas A&M, he began his first job in Longview, working for Atlantic Richfield. It was in Longview that he met Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Moore, and they were married on August 1, 1959. They happily spent the next 64 years together.

Charles Lee Novy, 88, passed away in the early morning hours of August 5, 2023, after a brief ill- ness. He was a devoted husband, supportive father to his three children, and respected “Pop” to his six grandchildren.

Edwin James Plasek, 82, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Ennis, Texas. Ed was born in Ennis, Texas, on May 16, 1941, to Louis and Augusta Mary (Jurica) Plasek. Ed grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School in 1959. Ed married the love of his life on April 14, 1961, Joyce Jurik and they made their home in Ennis. Ed served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserves.

Gary Lynn Hayden, businessman, proud LSU alumni and loyal fan, was born Aug 13th, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama. He passed away on July 13th, 2023 due to complications from a stroke. Gary’s faith was always a central part of his life. He attended church regularly. Anyone who knew him well knew of his deep and abiding faith in his Lord and Savior.

Tom Abram was born December 9, 1932 in Jamestown, Kansas. He grew up on a farm in Northern Kansas without electricity or running water. Tom graduated from Jamestown High School in 1950 and Kansas State University with a business degree in 1954. During his last year of college, Tom married Joyce Flinn. Tom was the first person in his family to go to college and worked many jobs to pay his way. He also proudly played the trombone in the Kansas State University Band and was in ROTC. He remained an avid Kansas State Wildcat fan throughout his life.

Linda Sue Maggard, 83 of Corsicana, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, in Athens with her family by her side. She was born September 8, 1939, in Ennis to Virgil “Jack” and Edith Newland. Linda was a member of the Emhouse Baptist Church. She had great joy loving on her grandbabies. She enjoyed reading her bible and singing gospel songs. She also enjoyed race car driving.

Johnny “JJ” Joe Laznovsky Jr., of Kerens, Texas, left the loving embrace of his beloved wife and children on June 15th, 2023, after a valiant three-year battle with stage four lung cancer at age 52. JJ was born at U.S. Kenner Army Hospital in Fort Lee, Virginia, to Johnny Joe Laznovsky Sr. and Dianne Marie (Barak) Laznovsky. He was raised in and around Ennis, Texas, where he graduated from St. Johns High School in 1989. He was owner and operator of J.J.L. Construction for almost 20 years and finished out his career as a ranch foreman at Fortson Farm in Rice, Texas.