SHARON MENEFEE JONES
February 6, 2007
Sharon Menefee Jones, 43, of Lubbock, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 12, 2007 at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Julius Brooks of Midland and Rev. Bennie Anderson of Canyon will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Sharon was born September 18, 1963 in Andrews, Texas. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1982 and attended Odessa College and Texas Tech University.
She married Gary Jones in 1994 in Lubbock. She was a busdriver for Durham Transportation and she lived in Lubbock, for the past 25 years.
She loved football and Basketball, The Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved her children and was a good mother.
She was preceded in death by her father - Robert Earl Menefee in 2003, and a daughter - Candice Nicole in 1985.
She is survived by - her ex-husband - Gary Jones of Lubbock; three daughters - Brittney Jones; Kandra Jones and Azah Jones, all of Lubbock; her mother - Annie Menefee of Andrews; one brother - Robert Menefee, Jr. of Odessa; four sisters - Pearlie Mae Thomas of Lubbock; Doretta Menefee of San Diego, CA; Brenda Menefee of Andrews; and Melissa Green of Andrews; and one granddaughter - Sylbria Brinkley of Lubbock.
BILL WESCHE
February 6, 2007
Services for Billy Joe "Bill" Weschke, 75, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2007 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be ministers John Snider of Greenwood, and Moody Conner of Andrews. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Bill passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1931 in Littlefield, Texas. He married Jo Margaret Tunnell on April 4, 1954 in Lubbock. They moved to Andrews, in 1963. Bill was a butcher for many years before retirement. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Jo in 1997 and one son Craig in 2004.
Survivors include a son, Ralph Weschke of Andrews; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
JOEL ADKINS
February 5, 2007
Joel Adkins, 71, of Andrews, passed away peacefully Monday, February 5, 2007 at Home Hospice House in Odessa after an agonizing battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Joel was born May 18, 1935 in Ryan, Oklahoma. Joel served it the U.S. Army. He married Mary Beth Taylor, May 27, 1961 in Dallas. He lived in Andrews, from 1957 until 1964 when he and Mary Beth moved to Carrollton Texas. Joel was very involved in his community. He was active as a volunteer fireman, served on the City Zoning board; Jr. Deacon at First Baptist Church in Dallas; was a deacon at First Baptist Church, Carrollton. He was active in United Way, Toastmasters and the Masonic Lodge.
He worked for Halliburton for 30 years in International Sales, and had invented several tools used in the oil and gas industry and also held several Halliburton patents for oil field, down-hole equipment. He retired in 1994 and in 1996, he and Mary Beth moved back to Andrews, from Phoenix, Arizona.
Joel is now in heaven, no doubt entertaining angels with his humor in a pain-free body. Joel was a great father, grandfather, husband, brother-in-law, Christian and friend.
Joel was a friend to all and a stranger to none.
He is survived by: his wife - Mary Beth Adkins of Andrews, Texas; two daughters - L'Jon Gryder and husband, Guy of Orange, Texas; Angie Rodebaugh and husband, Mike of Orange County, California; two brothers - Bobby Adkins of Prescott, AZ; and Darrell Adkins of Andrews; and three grandchildren - Noah, Joel and Kate Rodebaugh of Orange County, California.
We trust that “all things work together for good to those who love God, who are called according to his promise.” Romans 8:28.
CHARLOTTE UNDERWOOD
February 5, 2007
Charlotte Ann Underwood, 56, of Midland, lost a long and courageous battle with MS on Monday, February 5, 2007.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Andrews West Cemetery. Rev. Bryan Johnson from Home Hospice of Andrews, will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Charlotte was born January 1, 1951 in Hobbs, NM and was the first baby of the new year in Hobbs. She married Jo Ed Underwood November 17, 1987 in Midland, and moved to Andrews, where she lived until moving to Midland 2 years ago. She was a homemaker and mother. She loved to play Bingo, work crossword puzzles, listen to music, and watch hummingbirds. She also loved flowers and butterflies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jo, in 1998.
She is survived by: two daughters - Kim Turner of Cedar Park, TX; and Karen Shouse of Vidor, TX; one son - Brian Norris of Oklahoma; Step-son -Ed Underwood and Step-daughter - Cindy Cordova both of Lindell, Texas; two brothers - Dwayne Freeman of Merkel and Miron Sargent of Keller; one sister - Pat Osborne of Midland, Texas; and four grandchildren.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Staff of Terrace West Nursing Home and Home Hospice of Midland for the wonderful loving care of their Mother, grandmother and sister.
Memorial gifts may be made to Home Hospice of Midland.
MARY McNETT
January 31, 2007
Funeral services for Mary McNett, 90, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 5, 2007 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, with Rev. Don Laird, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Caldwell, Texas, Dr. Jeff Donnell, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Andrews, and Rev. Bryan Johnson, Home Hospice Chaplain in Andrews, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Buffard Wagner, Norman Sherrill, Darrel Adkins, Lawrence Freeze, Andy Jenkins, and Gilbert Land.
She passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
She was born on June 21, 1916 in Woodward County, Oklahoma, to Charles Edward Kelly and Nellie Sophie Custer Kelly. She was raised in Granola, Oklahoma, and married Marvin Henry McNett on September 18, 1934 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. They had lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma; Borger; Odessa; Hobbs, NM; and moved to Andrews, in 1946. She was a homemaker and had been very involved in her earlier years at the First Assembly of God Church in Andrews. She was currently a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, on November 1, 2004; her parents; 2 sisters: Alpha Hoggat and Nina Bailey; 3 brothers: Elmer, Elvin, and Alfred Kelly.
She is survived by her 3 sons: Eddie McNett and wife, Betty of Andrews; Dean McNett and wife, Darla of Andrews; Ken McNett and wife Debbie of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 2 brothers: Edward Kelly and wife Iva of Winters, California and Arthur Kelly of Chelsea, Oklahoma; 1 brother-in-law: Richard McNett and wife, Imogene of Davis, Oklahoma; 3 sister-in-laws, Edna Grace of Blackwell, Oklahoma; Edna Kelly of Carrington, North Dakota; and Ethel Kelly of Blackwell, Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, Ora Lee Schiele and husband, Wayne of Watertown, New York; Brian McNett and wife, Veronica of Andrews; and Becky Johnson and husband, Rex of Andrews; 4 step-grandchildren: Bobby Mishler and wife, Kristen of College Station; Robert LaRue and wife, Kristie of Andrews; Don Paul LaRue of Andrews; and Denise LaRue Wilson of California; 6 great-grandchildren; and 8 step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714 or Andrews Senior Center, PO Box 327, Andrews, Texas 79714.
C.A. MITCHELL
January 29, 2007
Services for C.A. "Charlie" Mitchell, 86, of Kermit, Texas, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 1, 2007 in the First Baptist Church in Kermit, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Russell Smith, North Carolina. Burial will follow in the Kermit Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
Charlie passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 in Andrews. He was born on October 7, 1920 in Monahans, Texas. He married Vivian Guthrie on July 8, 1939 at Potosie, Missouri. He was a rancher in Winkler and Ward counties for many years.
Charlie was a member of the Kermit First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: daughter, Cheryl and husband, Robert Roark, Andrews; brother, Bill Mitchell, Kermit; grandchildren, Ross and wife Sharon Roark, Monahans; Rachel and husband, Bart Rankin, Dallas; and a great-grandchild, Finnley Mitchell Rankin, Dallas.
Charlie was preceded in death by two brothers, A.P. and George Mitchell, a sister Ethel Fay Brumlow.
JERRY PIPER McDANIEL
January 28, 2007
Jerry Piper-McDaniel, 78, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at her home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Jerry was born August 11, 1928 in Eastland, Texas. She married Fred Piper September 12, 1948 in Eastland. They moved to Andrews, in 1953, from Kaufman County, Texas.
Mr. Piper preceded her in death in 1989.
Jerry married George McDaniel November 21, 1992, in Andrews.
Jerry Graduated from the University of North Texas in 1949 and taught School for over 47 years. She loved her school kids even after retiring she served as a Substitute teacher for close to 10 years.
She loved music and playing games with her family, working crossword puzzles and Gig Saw puzzles. She also enjoyed Needle Point and Quilting. She was a past member of the American Association of University Women.
She was Preceded in death by: her parents, Paul and Verna McFarland, three brothers - Roland Jone and William McFarland, and one sister - Peggy Morse.
She is survived by: her husband - George McDaniel; four daughters - Paula Thurmond of College Station, Texas; Pam Fisher of Andrews; Peggy Stavinoha of Andrews; and Pat Locke of Tomball, Texas; one brother - Robert McFarland of Alpine, Texas; four step-sons - Mike McDaniel of Lewisville, Texas; Chuck McDaniel of Dallas; Dick McDaniel of Arlington; John McDaniel of Plano, Texas; 24 grandchildren and 2 Great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Andrews Education Foundation.
REV. TEODULO N. GARCIA
January 22, 2007
Services for Rev. Teodulo Garcia, 63, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Andrews County Civic Center (James Roberts Center). Officiating will be pastor Jose Angel Alvarez, Joel Mendoza and Robert Duran. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Teodulo passed away at his residence Monday, January 22, 2007. He was born on November 18, 1943 in Durango, Mexico. He came to Andrews, in 1968 from Mexico. He married Rosa Emiliano on July 24, 1971 in Andrews. He was the pastor of Templo La Nueva Jerusalem Church in Andrews.
Survivors include: wife, Rosa, Andrews; son, Isai Garcia, daughters, Adaly and husband, Nick Garcia, Ruth and husband, Danny Caballero and Mayra Garcia, all of Andrews; parents, Martin and Simona Garcia, Mexico; brothers, Juan Garcia, Jose Eluterio Garcia, both of Mexico; Isidro Garcia, Valentine Garcia, both of Andrews; and Efrain Garcia of Hidalgo, Texas; sisters, Maria Isabell Garcia and Manuela Aguirre, both of Andrews, and Maria Del Socorro, Weslaco, Texas; and four grandchildren: Dianna Garcia, Marc Garcia, Caleb Caballero and Judy Caballero.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Francisco Garcia and a sister, Maria Carlota Hernandez.
LEATRICE JOY COLLINS
January 18, 2007
Services for Leatrice Joy Collins, 79, of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM, graveside, Monday, January 22, 2007 in Andrews West Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Rick Doyle. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Leatrice passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Kermit Nursing Home. She was born on February 6, 1927 in Hope, Arkansas. She married Stewart Collins on February 6, 1972 in Snyder, Texas. Leatrice was Charge Nurse for the Community Hospital in Andrews, for 8 years before retirement. She was a member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: husband, Stewart Collins, Andrews; step-children, Don Collins of Oklahoma; Steve Collins, Andrews; daughter, Sandra Guthrie, Andrews; brother, William Nelson, Mena, Arkansas; sisters, Melba Kelsey and Esther Ruth Parker, both of Henderson, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SYDNIE W. 'SYD' HELTON
January 16, 2007
Sydnie W. 'Syd' Helton, 80, of Andrews, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2007 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Alvin Petty, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Syd was born October 29, 1926 in Muldoon, Texas He married Billie Ruth Dupree November 18, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas. Syd served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
He and Billie moved to Andrews, in 1954. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and retired with Grimmitt Brothers Construction in Andrews.
Syd loved to talk to people and share stories with them.
He is survived by: his wife - Billie Helton of Andrews; one Daughter - Sandra Kay Gibson and her husband, Lynn of La Grange, Texas; 2 grandchildren Jason Gibson and Sydna Kobersky both of La Grange, three great-grandchildren - William Gibson, Braden and Brianna Kobersky all of La Grange; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law - Curtis and Joyce Dupree of Arizona; And Special friends - Jim and Anita Meador of Odessa.
