BURT SWEEK
June 5, 2007
Johnny "Burt" Sweek, 43, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.
Graveside Services will be 2:00 Friday, June 8, 2007 in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Ted M. Shrot will officiate.
Burt was born November 6, 1963 in Loraine, Texas. He moved to Andrews from Louisiana in 1989. While in Louisiana, he worked on fishing boats and loved it.
He enjoyed working on and Flying Radio Controlled Airplanes, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and visiting with friends, and he enjoyed cooking.
Burt was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Sweek in 1987.
He is survived by his Mother, Norma Sweek of Andrews; one brother, James Sweek of Andrews, and one sister, Wendy Sweek of Odessa.
D.J. TURNER
May 22, 2007
Services for D.J. "Pete" Turner, Jr., 85, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 25, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Donnell, Pastor of First Baptist and Rev.Bryan Johnson, Chaplain with Home Hospice. Burial will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 26, 2007 in Spring Creek Cemetery at Avoca, Texas. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM.at McNett Funeral Home.
Pete passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in Odessa, Texas. He was born on August 15, 1921 in Anderson Chapel, Texas. He married Lois Dobbins on December 22, 1945 in Stamford, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1956 from Hamlin, Texas. Pete was a pusher for Texaco for several years before retirement.
Survivors include, wife; Lois, Andrews, sons; Michael Dan Turner, Meridan, Texas and Terry Keith Turner, Gainesville, Texas, brother; Carroll Turner, Fredericksburg, Texas, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
BILLIE JEAN WILLIAMS
May 21, 2007
Billie Jean Williams, 70, of Andrews passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at her home in Andrews.
Billie Jean was born September 5, 1936 in Knox City, Texas. She moved to Andrews in 1950 from Knox City. She married Bennie Lee Williams September 10, 1958 in Odessa. They Lived in Andrews and moved back and forth from Atlanta Georgia several times over the years. Moving back to Andrews after she retired in 1998.
She was a Nurse and an Administrator for several Hospitals and Nursing homes in West Texas and the Atlanta areas.
She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, computer games, and fishing. She was also an Atlanta Braves fan and she loved to make Afghans for friends and family. Her favorite pass time was being with her family.
She was preceded in death by, her husband Bennie Williams in 2004, and a brother, Glen Johnson.
She is survived by; four sons, Crawford (B.J.) Williams and his wife Louise of Midland; Glen Williams and wife Debra of Dallas; Billy Jo (B.J.) Dixon and wife Dianne of Andrews; and Archie L. Williams and his wife Molly of Stockbridge, GA; two daughters, Connie and husband Tyron Baugh of Mabelton, GA; and Felita Williams-Morgan and husband Lorenzo of Riverdale, GA; one brother, Charlie Robert Johnson of Midland, TX, Eleven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
TOMMY L. WHITE
May 21, 2007
Thomas L."Tommy" White, 75 of Andrews passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews. There will not be formal services, cremation will be under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Tommy was born on April 15, 1932 in Pampa, Texas. He served in the Navy in the Korea conflict. He worked as a lineman in the production department for a newspaper in California before retirement. He moved to Andrews in 1984. Tommy married Margaret Bremerman in May 1984, Margret preceded Tommy in death on July 26, 1988.
Survivors include, son; Alan Tull, Andrews, cousins; C.H. Dunaway, Albuquerque, NM, Brice Dunaway, Atlanta, GA and Merdella Roberts, Ft. Worth, TX.
ELLIS C. POOLE
May 20, 2007
Ellis C. Poole, 95, of Andrews passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
Graveside services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Andrews North Cemetery. Rev. James Horne, Pastor at Andrews Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mr. Poole was born April 19,1912 in Jackson, Mississippi. He worked as a Pipe Fitter and Boiler Maker. He married Elizabeth Boykin, June 7, 1971 in Mississippi. They moved to Andrews in 2005.
Mr. Poole was a member of the Andrews Church of God and he loved to play the Guitar and work outdoors.
He is survived by: Wife - Elizabeth Poole of Andrews; One Daughter - Jan Hutchison of Mississippi; Two Sons - Michael Poole of Florida and Timothy Poole of Mississippi; Two Sisters - Addie Elaine Poole of Jackson, MS; and Euler Hammock of Jackson, MS; and Eight grandchildren.
MAXIE ARGABRIGHT
May 20, 2007
Maxie Argabright, 27, of Andrews passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at her home in Andrews after a long, brave battle with Cancer.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM Thursday, May 24, 2007 at First Assembly of God Church in Andrews. Rev. Kerry Tilley will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Maxie was born November 23, 1979 in Odessa. She moved to Andrews from McCamey, with her family, when she was in the First grade.
She married Jason Argabright May 9, 1999 in Andrews. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Andrews. She Liked to go shopping and she loved to travel. She loved Kids and animals and she enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by: Her Husband - Jason Argabright of Andrews; One Son - Nathaniel Argabright Two Daughters - Skyla and Kaitlin Argabright all of Andrews; Parents - Ed and Altia Hollis of Andrews; Her Father - Ronnie Jourdan of Andrews; Three sisters - Serena Jourdan of Odessa, Christina Garvey and Shilia Green of Youngstown, OH and One Brother - John Hollis of Youngstown, OH.
THELMA LUCADO
May 19, 2007
Services for Thelma Kincade Lucado, 90 of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Andrews Church of Christ. Officiating will be Max Lucado of San Antonio, Texas and Dee Lucado of Mineral Wells, Texas. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Thelma passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Thelma was born on July 23, 1916 in Comanche, Oklahoma. She graduated from Ralls High School in 1933. She married Jack Darrell Lucado on May 29, 1937 in Idalou, Texas, Mr. Lucado preceded her in death on June 25, 1985. Thelma was a Nurse, she worked for the Andrews Community Hospital before retirement. Thelma was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include, sons; Max Lucado, San Antonio, Texas and Darrell "Dee" Lucado, Mineral Wells, Texas, daughters; Jacquelyn Wallace, Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Joan Carrigan, Tyler, Texas, eleven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
JEANETTE WILLIAMS
May 16, 2007
Services for Jeanette May Williams, 75, of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 18, 2007 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Jackie Barnett of Brownwood, Texas. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Jeanette passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Odessa. She was born on June 2, 1931 in Great Bend, Kansas, to George and Marie Giskie Foos. Jeanette married Lester Lowell Williams on February 26, 1950 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was a Nazarene and a homemaker.
Survivors include; husband Lowell of Andrews, sons; Steve and wife Lisa Williams, Brad and wife Pam Williams all of Andrews, a daughter; Cathy and husband Jamie Silva of Andrews, two brothers; Leroy and wife Dorothy Foos and Howard and wife Carol Foos all of Great Bend, Kansas, sister; Janice Kimberlin, Kansas City, Kansas. grandchildren, Casey and Jeff Saldivar, Garrett Williams, Megan Williams and Lindsey and Matt Hammond, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Great grandchildren Zachary and Cameron Saldivar, Andrews and Emily Hammond, Virginia Beach, Virginia and a number of nieces and nephews.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Gorge Foos and Marie Giskie Foos, brother; George Jr. Foos, sister; Carol Jean Meyers.
CHARLIE PORTER
May 14, 2007
Services for Charley Brooks Porter, 72 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2007 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Ted Short, pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Charley passed away Monday, May 14, 2007 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews. He was born on November 23, 1934 in Culman, Alabama. Charley married Opaline Presson, November 17, 1979 in Odessa, Texas. Charley was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Andrews.
Survivors include, wife: Opaline, Andrews, Texas. Daughters: Barbara Mayo and Peggy Snell both of Hobbs, New Mexico and Elizabeth Hayes, Andrews. Brothers: Ed Easter, Birmingham, Alabama and Joe Easter, Stephens City, Virginia. Sister: Ruby Nell Boseman, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Charley was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Daniel Wayne Snell and Heath Roy Snell.
LUCINDIA GUZMAN
May 14, 2007
Lucindia Guzman, 58, of Andrews passed away Monday, May 14, 2007 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 17, at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Love Hambrick of Odessa will officiate. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mrs. Guzman was born August 30, 1948 in Modesto, California. she moved to Seminole in 1967,she married Jose Guzman April 21, 1979 in Seminole.
They moved to Andrews in 1986 from Seminole.
She loved to do wood burning projects and was very talented. She liked to crochet, paint and go fishing. She loved taking her grandkids to Buddies Drive In to enjoy their famous steak fingers.
She is survived by her husband; Joe Guzman of Andrews, two daughters; Lydia Guadalupe Aldape of Andrews and Rachael Faye Morena of Big Spring, one son; Joe Guzman, Jr. of Seminole, two sisters; Jessica Parcell and and Marie Scobie both of Iowa, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
