W.T. 'JOE' ALLBRIGHT
December 31, 2006
W. T. "Joe" Allbright, at the age of 86, went to join his beloved wife, Frances, on Sunday, December 31, 2006.
Funeral services will be 2:00 Thursday, January 4, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews, with Rev. Bryan Johnson of Home Hospice in Andrews, Rev. Milton Jochetz of Stanton, and James Allbright officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Munsell; O.B. Raburn; John R. Parish; Gordon Cox; Leland Hamilton and Paul New. Honorary pallbearers will be the Andrews Masonic Lodge and Andrews Rotary Club members.
Wilburn Taylor Allbright was born near Crockett, Texas, on July 20, 1920, the son of Oscar Edward and Pearl Goodwin Allbright. The family moved to Loraine, Texas, in 1924, and Wil and his three brothers grew up helping their dad on the farm in Mitchell County. His brothers gave young Wil the nickname "Joe", which stuck throughout his adult life, and many people were never aware that is not his real name. After graduating from Loraine High School, Joe went to Texas Tech where he played football from 1938 thru 1942, having the honor of being one of Coach Pete Cawthorn's boys. Joe served as the team captain his senior year. He was forever a true and dedicated Red Raider. Joe had enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, and was called to active duty after the 1942 season. He served as a B-24 pilot with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific, and was discharged in 1947 with a Captain's rank. He held a Major's rank in the Air Force Reserve, inactive. Receiving his discharge in 1947, Joe moved to Lamesa, Texas, where he had accepted a position in the high school coaching football and teaching history and aeronautics. Soon after moving to Lamesa, he met Frances McCollum, and they were married June 15, 1948. The Allbrights moved to Andrews in January 1949 to farm and ranch 4½ miles southeast of town. Soon after moving to Andrews, they moved their letters to the First Baptist Church, and thru the years, each of their four sons were baptized there. Joe was elected to the Agriculture Stabilization Committee, and appointed by the Commissioners Court to serve on the Permian General Hospital Board. In 1956, he was elected County Commissioner of Precinct 1, a position he held for sixteen years. These were years of great growth and progress in Andrews County, and Joe enjoyed being a part of it. While he was in office, the County paved the city streets and many rural roads; built Permian General Hospital and a new library; constructed the little league parks; dredged out the old lake to create Lakeside Park; enlarged the cemetery, lengthened and lighted the airport runways and built the airport terminal building; added an additional nine holes to the golf course, acquired the right of way to make Highway 385 four lanes, and completed numerous other projects. Joe was on the original board of directors of Commercial State Bank, served on the board of Andrews County Chamber of Commerce, served as President of the Texas Tech Ex-Letterman's Association and as a Loyalty Fund Trustee for Texas Tech Ex-Students Association. Joe served on the Andrews School Lay Advisory Council, and other civic organizations. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Andrews Masonic Lodge #1024, a charter member of Andrews Rotary Club. Joe enjoyed fishing in Lake City Colorado, playing golf, and with the help of farm hands cleared mesquite for the first golf course in Andrews County. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Frances McCollum Allbright; his parents, Edward and Pearl Goodwin Allbright; and three brothers, Oscar, G.W. "Jigs", and Jack Allbright.
He is survived by his 4 sons: Joe McCollum Allbright and wife Vicki of Odessa, William Taylor Allbright and wife Linda of Andrews, James Francis Allbright and wife Elaine of San Angelo, and John Managan Allbright and wife Judy of Andrews; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714
NOELIA MACIAS HERNANDEZ
December 28, 2006
Noelia Macias Hernandez, 43, of Andrews passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Funeral Services will be 4:00 PM Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Andrews Apostolic Worship Center. Pastor Phil Marroquin will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Noelia was born November 20, 1963 in Brownfield, Texas. Moved to Andrews in 1975. She married Javier Hernandez, April 30, 1980 in Brownfield. She was a member of the Andrews Apostolic Worship Center. Mrs. Hernandez loved to Spend time with her grandchildren and family, and she very much enjoyed her job as a homemaker, Mother and grandmother.
She is survived by: Her Husband - Javier Hernandez, Sr. of Andrews; Four Sons - Javier Hernandez, Jr. of Andrews; Eric Hernandez of Andrews; Edger Hernandez of Vernon, TX, and Jeffrey Hernandez of Andrews; one Daughter - Jennifer Hernandez of Andrews; Her Parents - Jose and Virginia Macias of Andrews; three Brothers - Santos, Joe and Harry Macias all of Andrews; three Sisters - Esmerelda Macias of Missouri; Rosanna Macias of Odessa, and Virginia Macias of Missouri; grandmother - Juanita Garcia of Andrews and Seven grandchildren.
WILLIAM 'BILL' BRUCE ROLLINS
December 21, 2006
Memorial services for William "Bill" Bruce Rollins, 55, of Andrews, will be 7:00 PM Saturday, December 23, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, with Rev. James Beard, Pastor of McKinney Acres Baptist Church in Andrews, officiating. Cremation is under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren: Jade, Eden, Colten, Cooper, Mollye, Jamie, Canon, and Haylee.
He passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on July 30, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas to George Clarence Rollins and Betty Jo Rollins. He graduated from Haysville High School in Kansas, in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army Rangers during the Vietnam War and was an expert marksman. He married Tonya Marie Neal on November 1, 1999 in Andrews. He had attended technical schools, where he learned electrical, refrigeration, and general maintenance. He was plant coordinator at Permian Regional Medical Center and Permian Residential Care Center and has worked there for 19 years. He was a member of the Andrews Bass Club and was Presbyterian. He was preceded in death by his father in 2003; and sister: Ruth Ann Trimpe in 2005.
He is survived by his wife: Tonya Rollins of Andrews; mother: Betty Jo Rollins of Haysville, Kansas; 2 daughters: Shannon Hall and husband Chris of Midland and Randi Jo Rollins of Midland; 2 stepdaughters: Jairen and Jezzy Butler of Andrews; 1 stepson: Ryan Butler of Midland; 2 brothers: Robert "Bob" Rollins of Wichita, Kansas and Paul Rollins of Mobile, Alabama; 2 sisters: Sharron McPhail of Wellington, Kansas and Norma Sturgon of Wichita, Kansas; and 8 grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Permian Residential Care Center Foundation, 1601 NE Mustang Drive, Andrews, Texas 79714 or Andrews County Veterans Memorial, 700 West Broadway, Andrews, Texas 79714.
ROY T. BATES
December 19, 2006
Roy T. Bates, 91, of Andrews passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at his residence in Andrews. Cremation was under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Burial of cremains will be at a later date.
He was born August 2, 1915 in Leslie, Missouri to Charles Harrison Bates and Sarah Ellen Bandy Bates. He was educated in Wyoming. He married Ione Marie Schandorff, and she preceded him. He worked as an engineer and pumper for Amoco Oil Company for 35 years. He moved to Great Falls, Montana in 1975 from Casper, Wyoming, and married Cecilia Bold Kincaid. He assisted and managed rental properties. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and taking rides in the country. He moved to Andrews in 2005 due to health reasons and lived with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Roy C. Bates; and numerous brothers and sisters. He was Episcopalian.
He is survived by his wife: Cecilia Kincaid Bates of Great Falls, Montana; 1 daughter: Mary Nelson and husband Clint of Andrews; 1 brother: Gene Bates of Casper, Wyoming; 1 sister: Ruth Hendricks of Big Piney, Wyoming; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.
RAYFILED HEARNE, SR.
December 18, 2006
Rayfield Hearne, Sr., 80, of Andrews, passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 at his home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. His son, Nathaniel Hearne will officiate along with Rev. Willie Ray Fields and Rev. Julius Brooks. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
He was born on July 4, 1926 in McKelvey, Arkansas. He moved to Andrews in 1958 from McCamey, Texas. He retired from Dowell as a serviceman and then worked as tool dresser for Cobra Packers. He loved to fish, raise cattle and pigs on his land, and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by: 3 sons - Ray Hearne, Jr. of Austin; Nathaniel Hearne of Arlington; Kenneth Hearne of Andrews; 5 daughters - Evelyn Fields of Bakersfield, California; Mittie Smith of Andrews; Gloria Hearne of Odessa; Jackuelin Hearne of Austin; and Deborah Green of Round Rock; 1 brother - I.J. Hearne of Atlanta, Texas; 2 sisters - R.T. White of Midland and Gertrude White of Atlanta, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
GEORGIA MAE JENNINGS
December 11, 2006
Georgia Mae Jennings, 89, of Andrews passed away Monday, December 11, 2006 at her daughter's home in Raton, New Mexico.
Family will receive friends Thursday, December 14, 2006 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 15, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Swindell from Star Hospice will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery.
Georgia was born October 27, 1917 in Comanche, Oklahoma. She married Homer Louis Jennings on August 30, 1935 in Roswell, New Mexico. They moved to Andrews in 1963. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer, in 1977.
She is survived by: three Daughters - Evelyn and husband Kirby Perry of Apopka, Florida; Pat and Husband Bill Baldwin of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; Janie and husband Kenneth Spurlock of Raton, NM; one Son - Joe Jennings and wife Elizabeth of Big Spring, Texas; Foster Son - George Anderson of Andrews, Texas. 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
WILLIE MAE McGARY
December 8, 2006
Graveside services for Willie Mae McGary, 91, of Chandler, Arizona will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2006 in the Andrews Old Cemetery with Rev. James Griffin of First Baptist Church in Andrews officiating. She passed away on Friday, December 8, 2006 at her daughter's residence in Chandler.
She was born March 9, 1915 in Brownwood to Sam Houston Robinson and Rosa Lee Gill Robinson. She married Alvie Ray "Tom" McGary on August 7, 1932 in Brownwood. They moved to Andrews in 1945 and she was a homemaker. During this time, her life was centered around her family, friends and her church, First Baptist Church of Andrews. Her husband preceded her in death on August 31, 1990. She and her friend, Willie Mae Reynolds, enjoyed many hours visiting the nursing home, hospital and shut-ins, as the "Sunshine Girls" of their Sunday School Class. She moved to Amarillo in 2001 and then Chandler in 2004 to spend her remaining years with her daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.
She is survived by 2 daughters: Wilma Perkins and husband Johnie of Amarillo and Joyce Fitzgibbons and husband Reid of Chandler, Arizona; 4 grandchildren: Rod Parker, Terri Duffy, Brent Summitt, and Joni Summitt; and 2 great-grandchildren: Amanda Hernandez and Dylan Zolpe; 11 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews who loved her and felt part of her family; and special friends in Arizona, Jennifer, Bob and Kamron Bamman.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, 201 NE 2nd Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.
CLYDE BROAM
December 5, 2006
Funeral services for Clyde Broam, 95, of Odessa will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 7, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Bob Zap of Andrews, officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
He passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
He was born September 26, 1911 in Prue, Oklahoma to Henry Green Broam and Ella Margaret Cole Broam. He married Elah Catherine Gibb in 1937 in McPherson, Kansas. They moved to Odessa and then to Andrews in 1938. He had worked for Barnsdale Oil Company, Stanolind Oil and Gas Company, and Pan American, which all became Amoco Production. He worked for those companies from 1937-1976 and retired as a drilling foreman. He was a charter member of the First Christian Church in Andrews. He had served on the Andrews School Board from 1943-1960. He was a Master Mason and member of the Andrews Masonic Lodge #1042 since 1943; 50 year member of the Scottish Rite; and a 32nd Degree Mason of the Shriners in El Paso since 1948. He joined the El Maida Temple in 1958. He moved to Odessa in 1990 and has been a member of the First Christian Church in Odessa. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother: Glyn Broam.
He is survived by his 1 son: Ronnie Broam and wife Pat of Livingston; 1 daughter: Erma Gean Slack and husband Arnold of Odessa; 1 sister: Roxie Hollandsworth of Lee's Summitt, Missouri; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice House in Odessa or First Christian Church in Odessa.
BARBARA JOYCE WILSON
December 2, 2006
Barbara Joyce Wilson, 80, of Andrews passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bryan Johnson from Home Hospice in Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilson was born November 21, 1926 in White County, IL. She married Terry Wilson in 1947 and they moved to Andrews in 1969 from Illinois. She worked for Wentworth and for Kirby West. She loved to take her grandchildren on Fishing trips and vacations. She enjoyed playing bingo, and reading. She was a Charter member of the Eagles Lodge and a member of the Moose Lodge both in Andrews.
She is Survived by: Two Sons - Jeffrey Wilson of Mesquite, Texas and Timothy Wilson of Andrews, Texas; one Sister - Murial Osler of Zanesville, Ohio; Six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
JERRY W. McCOWN
November 30, 2006
Funeral services for Jerry W. McCown, 62, of Lake O.H. Ivie will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 4, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Joe Chamness, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Ballinger, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at the funeral home from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
He passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at his residence in Lake O.H. Ivie.
He was born December 9, 1943 in Winters to Weldon Bradley McCown, Sr. and Reba Silas Richards McCown. He attended Andrews schools and served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He married Linda Ann Morrison on December 2, 1966 in Odessa. He moved to Amarillo in 1975. He worked for Teamsters Local 577 in Amarillo for 32 years, which he served as president and business manager for 20 years. He also served as an international representative for Teamsters. He moved to Lake O.H. Ivie in 1998. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger. He was a lifetime member of the VFW; Master Mason and member of H.A. McFarland Masonic Lodge in Odessa; and had served as trustee of Southern States Retirement Board. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother: Weldon "Gus" McCown.
He is survived by his wife: Linda McCown of Lake O.H. Ivie; 2 sons: Dirk McCown of San Antonio and Jason McCown and wife Traci of Amarillo; 1 stepson: Bill Morrison and wife Tina of Odessa; 2 sisters: Cozette Rutherford of Aspermont and Sue Austin of Roby; 4 grandchildren: Jayden and Jaci McCown of Amarillo and Gavin and Garrett Morrison of Odessa; numerous nephews and nieces; and his girls.
Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger or Hospice of San Angelo.
