Buman Johnson Gross
08 Nov 1963
Buman Johnson Gross, age 65, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Friday morning, after an extended ill要ess. Gross had been in Amarillo, where he became ill and was hospitalized and later transferred to Permian General Hospital here.
He lived in the 600 block of SW 6th street, and had been a resi苓ent of Andrews, for the past 18 years, moving here from Seagraves. Gross had farmed and was a mechanic for most of his life. He was the founder of the Gross Garage here.
Gross was born in Cooper, Delta County, Texas, on February 14, 1898. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claudia Gross; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Bonham, of Kermit; six sons, all of Andrews: W. J. "Bill", J. B., Wesley, Leslie, Lester, and Lonnie Gross; and six half-brothers: Earnest McSwain, of Modesto, California; Russel McSwain, of Seagraves; Eldon McSwain, of Gore; Bert McSwain, of Amarillo; Frank McSwain, of Dimmitt; and Owen McSwain, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Other survivors include 21 grandchildren. Services are set for 3 p.m. Sunday in the Second Baptist Church here, with Rev. H. F. James, of the Bethel Baptist Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Leon Snelson, of the Trinity Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in the An苓rews Cemetery under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Floyd Peacock, Gordon Cox, Wes Barnes, J. B. Deshazo, D. Lansford, L. D. Mosley, Carl Vickers, and Ray Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Bennett, Elmer Felend, T. N. Hudgens, Paul Graves, N. D. Trull and H. R. Doty.
BRADLEY STOVER
December 1, 2007
Services for Bradley Stover, 32, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Northcrest Baptist Church with pastor Rev. Harvey Enrique officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Bradley passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Martin County. Bradley was born on May 22, 1975 in Andrews,Texas. He married Shannon Warren on June 22, 2002 in Andrews. Bradley was a mechanic for a local truck repair service.
Survivors include: wife, Shannon, Andrews; son, Jason Stover, Andrews; daughters, Alley Stover, Valerie Stover, Racheal Stover and Jaityn Stover, all of Andrews; parents, Ron and Sandy Stover, Andrews; sister, Lindsey Stover, Odessa; grandparents, Joy Jackson, Andrews; and Azlee Neinast, Andrews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Dean Neinast, on November 2, 1985; a brother, Jason Dean Neinast, November 7, 1986; grandparents, Charles and Johna Brock and Alfred Neinast.
GILBERT WHITE
November 28, 2007
Gilbert White 72, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Deerings Nursing Home in Odessa.
Family services will be held at a later date.
JESSIE NICHOLS
November 23, 2007
Services for Jessie Nichols, 82, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM, graveside, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at the Gaines County South Cemetery in Seminole, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Kevin Covington. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Jessie passed away in Bryan, Texas, on Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born on March 12, 1925 in Aspermont, Texas. She married Cecil Calvin Nichols, he preceded her in death. Jessie was a retired owner of a restaurant.
Survivors include: daughter, Lyda Rebecca Letcher, Hearne, Texas; son, C.C. "Buck" Nichols, Jr., Abilene, Texas; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
JULIAN LEVARIO PANDO
November 23, 2007
Julian Levario Pando, 72, of Andrews, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at his home in Andrews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Andrews West Cemetery, under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Phil Marrowquin, of Andrews, will officiate.
Mr. Pando was born January 28, 1935 in Barranco Azul, Chihuahua, Mexico. He lived in Presidio, Texas, for many years before moving to Andrews. He was a farm worker and laborer. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing in church.
He is survived by: four brothers - Aurelio Pando of San Angelo; Eulogio Pando of Midland; Moises Pando of Andrews; and Emilio Pando of California; two sisters - Andrea Guardiola of Adrian, Texas; and Eunice Brassfield of Plot City, MO.
CHARLEEN ELIZABETH BRYAN
November 20, 2007
Charleen Bryan, 70, of Andrews, passed away at her residence Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was born on June 13, 1937 at Ft. Worth, Texas. Charleen was a nurse before retirement.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Giles, Andrews; and Becky Giles, Davis, Oklahoma; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
MARION JONES
November 13, 2007
Marion Jones, 68, of Gardendale, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday at McNett Funeral home Chapel in Andrews. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at 7:00 PM, Thursday at McNett Funeral Home.
Marion was born October 10, 1939 in Non, Oklahoma. He moved to Gardendale, from Greenwood, in 1991. He married Debbie Anderson March 5, 1993 in Odessa.
Marion was an avid trap shooter and competed in numerous events, and won several state and national titles. He and Debbie also competed in drag racing all over West Texas, and New Mexico, and competed in the Buick Mini Nationals in Texas, and the Buick National in Bowling Green, KY. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Texas Trap Shooting Association.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Jones of Gardendale; two daughters - Tasha-ni Jones of Greenwood; Tonya Tipton of Albuquerque, NM; two sons - Todd Jones, and Jason Franklin of Odessa; one brother - Lynn Jones of Odessa, and one sister - Patricia Curtis of Denver City, TX, and six grandchildren.
ETHEL F. COLLINSWORTH
November 13, 2007
Services for Ethel Frances Collinsworth, 90, of San Angelo, formerly of Andrews, will be graveside 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 17, 2007 in the Andrews West Cemetery. Officiating will be Delmer Thompson. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Ethel passed away in San Angelo, Texas, Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She was born on July 7, 1917 in Myrtle Springs, Texas. She married the late J.D. Collinsworth on September 26, 1934 in Albany, Texas. They moved to Andrews, in 1948 from Moran, Texas. Ethel was a clerk in the grocery business several years before retirement. Ethel was a member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: daughter, Sondra and husband, Wes Davis, San Angelo, Texas; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, J.D.; a son, Jay Larry Collinsworth; and a great-granddaughter Kristen Corbin.
RUBEN C. HOWARD
November 11, 2007
Ruben C. Howard, 75, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007 at his home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, at Douglas Cemetery at Douglas, Texas. Steve Tomlin of Dallas, will officiate both services.
Ruben was born May 11, 1932 in Childress, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He married his wife, Allie Belle (Ann) August 7, 1955 in Tatum, NM. She preceded him in death in 2004.
He moved to Andrews, in 2004. He loved to fish and was an avid gun collector.
He is survived by: three daughters - Lenora Hilliard of Lufkin, Charlotte Way of Andrews, and Vickie Staley of Taylorsville, Mississippi; two sons - Michael Howard of Lumberton, and Ricky Howard of Lufkin; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Sybil of Andrews.
RUBEN PONCE RODRIGUEZ
November 10, 2007
Services for Ruben Rodriguez 78, of Andrews, will be a Rosary service at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at McNett Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Joey Fayona. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery, under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Ruben was born at Sweetwater, Texas, on August 14, 1929. He married Bisenta Perez on March 28, 1947 in Sanderson, Texas. He worked for Advanced Cooling Towers before retirement. Ruben was a Catholic.
Survivors include: wife, Bisenta, Andrews; sons, Ross Rodriguez, Bakersfield, California; Ric Rodriguez, Glenpool, Oklahoma; Ruben Rodriguez, Coleman; Charlie Rodriguez, Andrews; daughters, Virginia Rey and Mary Alvarez, both of Andrews; brother, Auillermo Rodriguez, Andrews; sisters, Connie Rodriguez and Ercilia Aguerro, both of Andrews; Josie Cruz, Collins, Georgia; Santa Perez, Houston; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
