BENNIE DORIS JOHNSTON
January 24, 2008
Services for Bennie Doris Johnston 70 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 26, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Bryan Johnson, Chaplain with Home Hospice. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Doris passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Home Hospice House in Odessa. Doris was born on September 26, 1937 in Hamlin, Texas. She married W.C. Johnston in 1960, he preceded her in death in 1968. She was a retired nurse's aid and Baptist.
Survivors include, son; Ted L. Williams, Corpus Christi, Texas,
brother; Fred Johnson, Andrews, sister; Brenda Morris, Andrews and two grandchildren
ELIAS TREVINO
January 22, 2008
Services for Elias H. Trevino 62 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 25, 2008 at Filadelfia Assembly of God with Rev. Samuel Emiliano pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Elias was born in Mexico on Juy 29, 1945. He married Maria Elena Garcia on April 16, 1965 in Riobravo Tam, Mexico. They moved to Andrews in 1970. They own and operate the La Mexicana Restaurant. Elias was a member of the Filadelfia Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include, wife; Maria, Andrews, sons; Elazar Trevino, Cecar Trevino, Carlos Trevino, Ricardo Trevino all of Andrews and Jerado Trevino of Las Cruces, NM, sisters; Noemi Davila, Andrews, Olga Mauricio, Odessa and Hilma Garcia, McAllen, thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
DOROTHY ANDREWS
January 20, 2008
Dorothy Andrews, 75, of Andrews, Texas passed away early Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Rick Doyle, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born December 6, 1932 in Hillsboro, Texas. She married Merrett "Andy" Andrews April 26, 1949 in Monahans. he preceded her in death, December 7, 2007.
Dorothy worked at The Little Shop in Andrews as well as the School Store near Andrews Middle School and also in the cafeteria at the Middle School. She was a member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church for many years and was very active in the Women's group there. She was also a member of the Ocatillo Garden Club and in earlier years was active in Little League Baseball and worked in the concession stands.
She is survived by: two sons - Matt Andrews and wife Kay of Brady; Mark Andrews and his wife Sara of Lima, NY; five grandchildren - Blake, Lance, and Kyle of Brady, and Alyssa, and Christopher of Midland.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, from 6-7PM.
OTHO LEE ROY GRIMES
January 20, 2008
Otho Lee Roy Grimes passed away January 20, 2008 at the age of 99. He was born November 24, 1908 in Erath County near Hico at their family farm. He was the third child of five and the only son of John Franklin and Lou Ella Grimes. He lived most of his life in Bell County where he farmed and in 1941, O.L. went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad.
He married Bonnie Maurine Webb on April 6, 1930 in Waco, Texas. they lived most of their married life in Temple, Texas where they raised their only child, Morris Dale Grimes, Sr. O.L. and Maurine enjoyed traveling all over the country on their railroad passes.
After his retirement in 1973, O.L. began collecting Railroad date nails, railroad lanterns and old locks. They spent many happy hours walking up and down railroad tracks in pursuit of rare date nails from the ties. They were charter members of the Texas RR Date Nail Association and each year he would bring home many a blue ribbon and trophies for his displays. O.L. was a Deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple and later at the First Baptist Church of Little River. He also was a Mason.
In 1986 they moved to Andrews to be near his son and family. O.L. was preceded in death by "Rene" his wife of 73 years in 2003. He is survived by his son Morris and his wife Barbara of Andrews, his grandson, Dale, of Abilene and his granddaughter, Susan Allison and her husband Johnny of Midland, two sisters, Frances Wall of Waco, and Dot Watts of Temple, one sister-in-law, Lanelle Brady of Temple and one brother-in-law, Jack Webb and his wife Betty of Moody, Texas. His is also survived by four great-grandchildren including Kelan Grimes of Richardson, Colter Allison of College Station, Kyndel Grimes of Ft. Worth and Tate Allison of Midland. He was affectionately known as "Dad-O" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and "Uncle L." to his many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple, Texas. Services will be graveside at Pendleton Cemetery near Temple at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 26, 2008. O.L. will be interred next to his wife Bonnie Maurine. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews, Texas.
Donation can be made to: Andrews Senior Center, 310 West Broadway, Andrews, Texas 79714.
ALBERTO RAMOS
January 18, 2008
Alberto Lujan Ramos, 69, of Andrews passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
A Prayer services will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rosa Garcia and Isai Garcia of Templo La Nueva Jeruselam Church in Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mr. Ramos was born September 17, 1938 in Mulato, Mexico. he married Bertha Arreola October 21, 1965 in Mexico.
They moved to Kansas for 2 years after they married and then back to Mexico. They then moved to Andrews in 1974 for a year and returned to Mexico, then in 1977 they moved back to Andrews to stay.
He worked for DA & S in Andrews for 28 years. He loved to Cook for his family and was a great father and grandfather and was a good provider for his family. He enjoyed hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by four brothers; Santiago, Gabriel, Feliz and Paulo Ramos, and one sister, Maria Ramos.
He is survived by; Wife - Bertha Ramos of Andrews; Twp daughters - Otilia Flores and husband Ever; Virginia Marquez and husband Noel al of Andrews; four sons - Raul Ramos of Andrews; Alberto Ramos Jr. and wife Amanda of Odessa; Ricardo and wife Christina of Odessa; and Roel and wife Samantha of Midland; a twin brother - Alvaro Ramos of Mexico, and one sister - Antonia Valenzuela of Presidio, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
MITTIE REYNOLDS
January 16, 2008
Services for Mittie Reynolds 95 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 18, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mittie passed away in Andrews Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was born on December 11, 1912 in San Augustine County, Texas. Mittie married W.N. "Buck" Reynolds on July 22, 1941 in Levelland, Texas. She lived in Andrews since 1954. She worked for Turner Shoes and Gibson Discount Store before retirement. Mittie was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son; Gary and his wife Jeannine Reynolds, Mesa, Arizona. Mittie was preceded in death by her husband Buck Reynolds on March 6, 1965 a son Ronnie Buck Reynolds on September 1, 1978 also a brother; Henry Wood, sisters; Totsy Bertsch and Abbie Rhodes.
RUSSELL W. ANDES.
January 15, 2008
Services for Russell W. Andes 80 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2008 in Andrews Church of Christ. Officiating will be ministers Kevin Bullard and Fred Dominguez. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Russell passed away in Andrews Tuesday morning, January 15, 2008. He was born on May 17, 1927 in South Dakota. Russell married Arline Driver on February 1, 1947 in Abilene, Texas. Russell served in the Army and was a security guard many years before retirement, he was a member of the Church of Christ. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday from 6:oo PM to 8:00 PM.
Survivors include, wife; Arline, Andrews, sons; Michael Wayne Andes, Halletsville, Texas and Carroll Lee Andes, Andrews, daughter; Jeanette Cantrell, Houston, Texas, brothers; Bob Andes, Eugene Lang and Earl Lang all of Farmington, New Mexico, sisters; Fern Bostain and Dolly Jean Lang both of Farmington, New Mexico, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
WILLIAM PAUL "BILL" MANES
January 14, 2008
William Paul "Bill" Manes, 84, of Andrews passed away early Monday, January 14, 2008 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joseph Harker of Bethany Christian Decipels of Christ Church in Odessa, will officiate.
Mr. manes was born April 19, 1923 in Glendale, Arizona. He served in the Army Air Corps durring World War II, and also served in the US Air Force durring the Korean War. He married Sammie Jo Burk June 20, 1944 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
He owned and operated a service station for many years and was a long time resident of Andrews.
He is survived by: his wife Sammie Jo, Manes of Andrews; two daughters - Glenna and Husband, Dr. Carrol Wheat of Phoenix, Arizona; and Paula and husband Stephen G. Smith of Odessa; one sister - Barbara Anderson - Wharton of Las Angeles, California; three grandchildren - Sarah Elizabeth Smith, C. Bradford Wheat and William Wheat; and one great-grandchild - Lauren Elizabeth Wheat.
CHARLES M. CLARK
January 8, 2008
Services for Charlie M. Clark 71 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 12, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Glen Clark of Odessa. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Charlie passed away at his home in Andrews Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Charlie was born on January 13, 1936 at Brewerton, New York. He married Arlene Ellison on May 23, 1957 in Wink, Texas. Charlie was a field salesman for Production Specialties, he served in the National Guard and was a member of the First Christian Church in Wink.
Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Survivors include, Wife; Arlene, Andrews, sons; Malcom Clark, Huntsville, Texas and Scott Clark, Ft. Worth, Texas, daughter; Vickie Scurlock, Midland, Texas, mother; Florence Clark, Roswell, New Mexico, brothers; Maynard Clark, Monahans, Texas, Donald Clark, Hobbs, New Mexico and Montgomery Clark, Odessa, Texas, sisters; Nadine Clark and Janice Clark both of Roswell, New Mexico, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
RENE ROMAN, JR.
January 6, 2008
On January 6, 2008, our beloved Rene Roman, Jr., 20 years old, parted to be with the Lord. he was born June 19, 1987 in Andrews, to Frances B. Hernandez and Rene Roman. The times we had, we will cherish. We will miss your big smile and you way of letting us know your love for us. Victoria will remember you pulling her pony tail to make her tough. Ryan will remember how you coached him on football and how you "fussed" about playing "games". As a son, you are Frances' "Pride and Joy", and Big Rene's "Punker".
He is survived by his parents; Frances B. Hernandez of Andrews and Rene Roman, Sr. of Midland; Brothers: Ryan Armenderiz of Andrews, and Zeke Roman of Crane; Sisters: Victoria Armenderiz of Andrews, and Raquel Roman of Crane; grandparents: Nat Bermea, Efrain and Eva Roman of Andrews; great-grandparents: Cruz and Frances Lopez and Lucy Bermea of Andrews; Many aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandmother Frances Bermea.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 11, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews, Father Joey Faylona will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Zeke Roman, Jesus Saldana, Saul Roman, Nathan Bermea, Jose Roman, Jamie Padilla, Samuel Roman and David Espinoza.
Remember, as he always said, "I'm going out like a CHAMP! Peace!"
