JAMES (Mike) THAMES
February 20, 2008
James "Mike" Thames, 60, of May, Texas, formerly of Andrews' passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in an Abilene Hospital.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday at Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Terry Way of May, Texas will officiate.
Mike was born November 7, 1947 in Oak Grove, LA. He lived in Andrews for many years before moving to May, Texas on Lake Brownwood.
Mike served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971. He loved fishing and taking to people.
He is survived by two brothers - Ronnie Thames of Brownwood; and Lynn Thames of Andrews; two sisters - Patricia Way of May, Texas; and Janice Upton of Snyder, Texas.
MARTHA LAWBAUGH
February 19, 2008
Martha Lawbaugh, 76, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Willow Hill Assisted Living in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00, Friday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Martha was born March 20, 1931 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She married James Carl Lawbaugh June 6, 1954 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They moved to Andrews in 1956 from Odessa. He preceded her in death September 22, 2005.
She loved to cook and work cross word puzzles she enjoyed watching soap operas and taking care of her grandchildren.
She is survived by: three sons - Jimmy Lawbaugh of Andrews Charles Lawbaugh of Midland and Tommy Lawbaugh of Andrews and one daughter - Nancy Dildine of Andrews; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
JOSE VELA
February 19, 2008
Jose Vela, 85, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at his home in Andrews.
A Rosary will Wednesday at 7:00 PM at McNett Funeral home Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews, under the Father Joey Faylona will officiate. Burial will be in Ojinaga, Mexico.
Mr. Vela was born in Ojinaga, Mexico June 3, 1922. He married Maria Anna Flores January 13, 1947 in Mexico. They moved to Andrews from Marfa in 1976. He enjoyed working with horses and ranching and he also enjoyed deer hunting.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maria and one son, Jesus Isidro Vela.
He is survived by: three sons - Jaime Vela, Guadalupe Vela and Jose Vela all of Andrews and one daughter - Margarita Favela of Mexico, and Two sisters - Socorro Vela and Jesusita Vela both of Mexico; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
CLINTON FLEMING
February 14, 2008
Clinton Fleming, 19, of Midland passed away Thursday February 14, 2008 in Midland.
Funeral services will be 2:00 Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Ivy Shelton will officiate.
Clinton was born December 7, 1988 in Andrews. He graduated from Midland Lee High School.
He was working for the Bosworth Company as a sheet metal fabricator and loved his job.
He also loved fishing and shooting guns. Clinton also enjoyed charity work.
He was preceded in death by his father Mike Fleming in 2007.
He is survived by: His mother - LaRonda Fleming of Port Arthur, Texas; Sister - Michelle Fleming of Midland; grandfather - Robin Rowe of Andrews.
WANDA SMITH
February 10, 2008
Services for Wanda Smith 74 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Kerry Tilley. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Wanda passed away Sunday morning, February 10th, 2008 in Andrews. She was born on July 5, 1933 in Brownfield. She married Johnnie Smith Sr. on May 4, 1955 in Lovington, NM. She had worked at Jeffreys Steak House, and was a member of the Andrews Senior Center.
Survivors include, husband; Jonnie Smith, Sr., Andrews, daughter: Kay Allen, Springfield, MO, step-sons; Johnnie Smith, Jr., Bimiji, MN, Jerry Lynn Smith, Odessa, sisters; Leona Keeth, Roswell, NM, Earline Stallworth, Arizona, Jean Smith, Lamesa and Lillian Field, Andrews, six step-grandchildren and three step- great-grandchildren.
MARY BETH LINDSEY
February 9, 2008
Services for Mary Beth Lindsey 95 of Round Rock, Texas formerly of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Handcock. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mary Beth passed away in Round Rock Saturday evening, February 9, 2008. She was born on December 31, 1912 in Altus, Oklahoma. She married Garland Lindsey February 6, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Lindsey preceded her in death on October 27, 1994.
She was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ for 50 years. She loved to cook. She also enjoyed painting, and bowling.
Survivors include, sons; Gary Lindsey, Santa Fe, NM, Fred Lindsey, Andrews and Jason Lindsey, Las Vegas, NM, daughter; Rosalyn O'Rear, Austin, TX, sister; Joy Dell Peeples, Abilene, TX, twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
GEORGIE MORRIS
February 4, 2008
Georgie Morris, 78, of Andrews, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 in Andrews,
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Friday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell will officiate. Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery South of Seminole, and are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
Georgie was born August 16, 1929 in Bosque, County, Texas. She married Albert Morris October 10, 1942 in Meridian, Texas.
They lived in Seminole for 18 years, until 1971, when they moved to Ft. Stockton for a short time before moving to Kermit and she lived there until moving to Andrews 2 years ago.
She was a homemaker and loved raising her children. She was a great cook, but she also loved to eat out.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Morris in 1995.
She is survived by: Five daughters - Mary Pace of Dallas; Carolyn Sue Thompson of Midland; Helen Beck of Andrews; June Mankin of Plano; and Barbara Hoffman of Waco; Five Sons - Johnnie Morris of Odessa; Alto Morris of Midland; Alvin Morris of Canyon; Ronald Morris of Colorado Springs; and Rodney Morris of Hobbs, NM; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to Home Hospice in Andrews, 803 N. Main St. Andrews, Texas 79714
CHARLES KERBY GERALD, SR.
January 31, 2008
Services for Charles K. Gerald, Sr. 79 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 4, 2008 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Rick Doyle, pastor of Means Methodist and Rev. Bryan Johnson, chaplain of Home Hospice. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews. He was born on June 14, 1928 in Goldthwaite, Texas. Charles married Juanita Price on September 25, 1949 in Lovington, New Mexico. Juanita preceded Charles in death on December 29, 2008. Charles owned Gerald Drilling Company from 1956 to 1978, he was a Methodist.
Survivors include, sons; Kerby Gerald, Jr, Andrews, Kelly Gerald, Miami, Florida, daughter; Reba Stilwell, Andrews, brother; Jackie Gerald, Andrews, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
HAZEL RUDDER
January 28, 2008
Services for Hazel Rudder 97 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Dr. Jeff Donnell pastor of First Baptist Church will officiate.
Hazel passed away at Permian Residential Care Center, Monday, January 28, 2008. Hazel was born on August 11, 1910 in Devol, Oklahoma. She married Charles Rudder in 1928, he preceded her in death on March 14, 1982.
Hazel was a Baptist and a homemaker.
Survivors include, one daughter; Charlene Angel, Andrews, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
A son Jim Rudder preceded her in death on Feb. 20 2000.
MYRON M. HALLMARK
January 28, 2008
Myron Mae Hallmark, 79, of Andrews passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
Services will be 2:00 PM (Central Time) Friday at Prairie Haven Cemetery Chapel in Hobbs, NM.
Burial will follow under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Myron was born February 6, 1928 in Doole, Texas, but she grew up mainly in Lea County, NM. Her family moved to Hobbs in 1929, and then back to the farm in Doole in 1931. They returned to Hobbs in 1933, when her Dad went to work for Shell Pipeline. They moved several times from Eunice to Jal and back, and Myron graduated from Eunice High School in 1946. She married Norman Hallmark, Sr. February 22, 1946 in Eunice, before moving to Hobbs.
Myron was very active in volunteer groups. She was the New Mexico State President of PTA, and the Pink Ladies. She was very active in her Church, Taylor Street Church of Christ.
She and Norman were members of the Archeology Society in Hobbs for many years and she loved to hunt, fish and collect Arrow Heads. She and Norman also owned and operated, N & M Crafts of Hobbs for many years.
Her son Norman Hallmark, Jr. and her husband, Norman Hallmark, Sr., preceded her in death,
She is survived by: one daughter - Nancy and husband Bob Campbell of Andrews; grandchildren - Michael and Tammy Mechler of Andrews; Steven and Lori Campbell of Andrews; Phil and Sharon Rodgers, and Greg and Karen Skinner all of Albuquerque, NM; Eight great-grandchildren - Matthew and Jacob Mechler, Emily and Carrie Campbell, Kennedy and Garrett Skinner and Madison and David Rodgers; and one brother Virgil Bennett of Orange, California.
