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James Andrew ‘Andy’ Bonner
San Angelo - James Andrew Bonner, better known as “Andy” passed away on May 23, 2006 at the age of 80 after fighting 4 months for his life.
Andrew was born to Martha Holmes Bonner and Andrew Hayes Bonner on Feb. 7, 1926 in Corsicana, Texas. He graduated from Corsicana High School and later attended Texas A&M, graduating in 1950.
He served in the Navy as an Operating Room Technician all up and down the Southern Coast of California for two years during WWII and later was recalled as a reservist to serve during the Korean Conflict.
In 1948, he met a local girl from his hometown, Edna Wood and courted her for over a year. They were married
in June of 1948. After marriage they moved to College Station where he completed his college education while Edna worked as Dept. Secretary for the Dept. of Architecture. After graduation, they moved to Corpus Christi where he started training as a meat manager when he was called back to the Korean War.
After his discharge in 1951, they moved to Lubbock, where Furr Food Stores started his training as a Meat Manager for their stores. From Lubbock, he worked for them five years in Brownfield, then on to Odessa, where he worked for them for 20 years, eventually becoming a Meats Supervisor.
In 1977, Andrew and his family moved to San Angelo where he spent the happiest days of his life. He worked for Gibsons as Meat Market Manager for 8 years and later for Sunshine Grocery for 11 years.
They were members of Southland Baptist Church and especially loved their Friendship Class.
Andy was very active in Blue Lodge Masonry, York Rite Masonry and was a Shriner. As a member of the Shriner “clown” unit, he dearly loved to dress as a clown and entertain for the annual Shrine Circus and for nursing homes.
In his younger years, he especially loved to golf, hitting his first “hole in one” at the age of 73.
Surviving Andrew are his beloved wife, Edna, of 57 years, three children: Richard Bonner of El Paso, daughter Becky Brininstool of Alamagorda, N.M. and their youngest son James Paul Bonner of Lytle, Texas and their spouses and children. Two sisters also survive Andrew Ellen Womack of Kilgore, Texas and Helen Boyd of Eureka, Texas.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Martha and Hayes Bonner and sisters Sue Gardener, Annie George Hughes and Jane Fluker. Also one granddaughter Courtney Bonner preceded him in death.
“Pa Pa” will be greatly missed by his grandchildren and his beloved wife. We know you will be waiting to greet us with your winning smile.
Services will be held 10 A.M. on Thursday, May 25 in Southland Baptist Church followed by interment in Fairmount cemetery. Service will be conducted by Rev. J. Earl Dunn.
Pallbearers will be W.O. Adams, Gene Jackson, O.L. Clark, Bobby Dodds, M.L. Woodul and Norman Upham.
Steven Jim Craig
IOWA PARK - Steven Jim Craig, 33, of Iowa Park passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Iowa Park.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at Dutton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Kay officiating. Burial will follow in Highland cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home.
Steven was born August 11, 1972 in Odessa, Texas to Donald and Judith Hofacket Craig. He graduated from Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. He also received his Associates Degree from Vernon Regional College. Steven moved to Iowa Park in 2000. He was employed at Cryovac in Iowa Park. He and Stacy Renee Young were married
March 25, 2006.
He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. His loving heart, generous spirit and kindness will be cherished forever.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stacy Craig of Iowa Park, his parents, Donald and Judith Craig of Iowa Park; two sisters, Kelly Christensen and husband Mike of Odessa, Texas; Danette Craig of Arlington, Texas; nephews, Drew, Kade and Kristopher; nieces, Dominique, Danielle and Desirae; and paternal grandmother, Ruby Hale of Iowa Park.
The family suggests memorials to Wichita County Humane Society or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Dutton Funeral Home.
Wilbert A. ‘Shine’ Kuck
Odessa - Wilbert A. “Shine” Kuck, 89, of Odessa passed away Monday, May 22, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born November 26, 1916 in DeWitt County, TX the son of John Anton and Clara Kuck. He moved to Odessa in 1945 with his wife Rena J. and daughter Pam. He worked for Rumbaugh, Inc. as shop foreman until 1960 when he started his own business, Shine Kuck Service and Supply. Known for his work ethic and devotion to his family and friends, Shine loved to hunt, fish, and work on his ranch property, and visit with his wonderful friends at the coffee shop.
He is a member of First Baptist Church of Odessa and a lifetime member of T.I.A.A. (Texas Independent Auto Association.)
Shine was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Rena (MeeMee).
He is survived by his daughter, Pam Brown & husband Dan of Grapevine, granddaughter, Rachel Sheehan & husband Mark of Highland Village, grandson, Chris Brown and & wife Cindy of Apopka, FL and (5) great-granddaughters, and (1) great-grandson, sister, Norma Gibbs of San Angelo and brothers, Victor Englert & wife Dorothy of Fort Stockton & Rueben Englert & wife Ruby of Big Spring.
The family wishes to especially remember Shine’s many friends and “Adopted” grandchildren, Angela & Willie Owens, who have been such a support system to the family, also caregivers Nancy & Barbara.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with Rev. Byron McWilliams officiating. Interment will be 3:00 p.m. at the Belvedere cemetery in San Angelo. Pallbearers will be Bo Pruden, Steve Garner, Leroy Neimann, Roger Moreland, Delbert Bishop & Gordon Ervin.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Willis ‘Bill’ Lightfoot
Odessa - Willis “Bill” Lightfoot, 67, of Odessa, passed away Monday, May 22, at his residence.
Memorial services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Box officiating. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm Wednesday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Bill was born November 29, 1938 in Upton County, Texas to C.K. and Mable (Dawdy) Lightfoot. He was the owner of Lightfoot Wireline Specialties Inc. in Odessa. He was a member and deacon at Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Bill was also an avid MOJO fan. He was a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bill never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Nell Lightfoot and two brothers Kenneth Lightfoot and Richard Lightfoot.
He is survived by his wife Carmen Lightfoot of Odessa, daughter Rhonda Lightfoot Shepherd of Odessa; three sons Randy Lightfoot and wife Kellie, Roger Lightfoot, and Royce Lightfoot all of Odessa; brother Cliff Lightfoot of Andrews; two sisters Peggy Henegar of May and Bobbie Thomas of Lake Brownwood; six grandchildren Nikki Lightfoot, Billy Lightfoot, Garrett Lightfoot, Kelsie Lightfoot, Lauren Shepherd and Tara Shepherd. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in laws.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Forrest Samuel Moss
Cyril, Okla. - Funeral services for Forrest Samuel Moss, 89, of Cyril, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Cyril. Rev. Charles Echols, Rev. Leon Shade and Rev. Andrew Moss will officiate.
Mr. Moss was the son of Ralph A. and Ocie Webb Moss. He was born January 15, 1917, three miles south of Cyril, Oklahoma. He died
May 22, 2006, at his home in Cyril.
He grew up in Cyril, graduated from Cyril High School and later attended The University of Oklahoma. In March of 1942, he married
Roberta Malcom, and later that year they moved to Berkley, California where they contributed to the war effort, working in the shipyards. After the war, Mr. and Mrs. Moss returned to Oklahoma and later moved to Texas where he worked as a pipefitter/welder building refineries and power plants throughout Texas and all over the United States. Mr. Moss moved his family to Odessa, Texas in 1950 where his three children received their primary education.
Mr. Moss was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church of Cyril. He was a devoted family man, avid hunter, and was involved in all activities at his church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, David Lyle Moss.
Survivors include: Wife: Roberta Moss; Daughter and Husband: Cheryl and Don Malone of Vernon, Texas; Daughter and Husband: Janis and Larry Gatlin of Austin, Texas; Daughter-in-law: Janie Moss of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Grandchildren: Matthew Malone, Aaron Malone, Kristen Gatlin Spencer, Joshua Gatlin, Andrew Moss and Carrie Moss; Great Grandchildren: Travis and Claire Malone, Parker and Campbell Spencer, Nathaniel, Benjamin and Emelia Moss; Brother and Wife: Floyd and Billie Moss of Walnut Creek, California; Sister: Velma Padget of Graham, Texas.
Interment will be in the Cyril Celestial Gardens cemetery. Services will be under direction of McRay’s Cyril Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cyril.
Charlotte M. Byrne
Midland - Charlotte Marie Landon Byrne passed away at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2006 at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to the late Charles Marion and Venita Roxie Landon. In 1943 the Landon family moved to Andrews, Texas where Charlotte graduated from Andrews High School in 1949. In 1947 while in high school, she met the love of her life, Thomas Eugene ‘Gene’ Byrne. They were married
in Frankel City, Texas on August 7, 1949. Charlotte and Gene have lived in Midland since 1967 when they moved here from Odessa.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Byrne, her sons, Thomas M. Byrne and wife, Brenda, Michael D. Byrne and wife, Margaret, Mark E. Byrne and Brian Yates. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Julie Byrne, Alex Byrne, Lewis Byrne, and Sarah Byrne Beck and husband Rodney; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa Byrne, Kayla Marie Byrne, Mason Wallace and Collin Byrne; sisters Imogene Center and Dottie Painter and brother C. D. ‘Bud’ Landon, and 18 nieces and nephews.
Charlotte, ‘Granny’ to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was the center of a large and loving family. Her home was always the gathering place for holidays and special occasions and you always knew when you left to go home that you were loved. She never failed to tell you.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Thursday, May 18, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 19, 2006 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Porterfield officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Lewis Byrne, Alex Byrne, Rodney Beck, Jeff Latimer, Dub Riley and Mike Ballard. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
Jo Ellen McCaffrey
Odessa - Jo Ellen McCaffrey, 66, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born August 15, 1939 in Bountsville, Alabama. She was a secretary & consultant for Valve Maintenance Corp. She was a Baptist. She married
Harold E. McCaffrey, Jr. in 1958 in Birmingham, AL.
She is survived by her husband, Harold McCaffrey of Odessa, sons, Brian McCaffrey & Edward McCaffrey, III, both of Midland, and one grandchild, Richard McCaffrey, Jr. of Midland.
There will be a visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Adam Breshawn Marshall Jr.
Odessa - Adam Breshawn Marshall Jr. was born June 5, 1986, to the parents of Katrina Hammond and Adam Marshall Sr. He passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2006. His grandfather John Marshall precedes him in death.
Services are set for Friday, May 19, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Walker Chapel COGIC which is located at 525 S. Grandview, Elder James D. Porter, pastor. Pastor Lemuel T. Levels II, of St. Matthew Baptist Church will be officiating. Elder Herbert Crisp of White Chapel COGIC will give the eulogy and the burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Adam accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized March 5, 1992 at the St. Matthew Baptist Church by Rev. Henry Lovelady. He attended Zavala Elementary, Crockett Jr. High, Odessa High School and graduated from AIM High School in December of 2005. Thank you Mrs. Claudette Jones. Adam would have attended Odessa College in the fall. He was employed by Televista as a telemarketer.
Adam leaves to cherish his pleasant memories are: his parents, Katrina Hammond and Adam Marshall, two sisters, Ashley Hammond and Twyla Hammond of Odessa, Texas, his grandmothers, Rose Hammond and Audrie Carter of Odessa, Texas, grandfathers, Don Hammond of Odessa, Texas and Clarence Redic of Austin, Texas, great-grandmothers, Carrie Simon of Abilene, Texas and Lucille Hammond of Odessa, Texas, great-grandfathers, A.J. Hammond, Johnny O’Neal and N.T. Winn all of Odessa, Texas, special nieces, Janazia Hammond and Kierra Green, special nephew, DeJuan Green. A very special companion Ashley Morquecho. He also leaves behind a host of uncles, cousins, aunts and many great friends. Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Kathy Turner-Rigdon
Austin - Kathy Turner-Rigdon passed away on May 9, 2006 in Austin after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 49.
Kathy was born on August 16, 1956 in Big Spring, Texas to Bettye and Jack Turner. After moving to Odessa, she attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Nimitz Junior High, graduating from Permian High School in 1974. She then worked at the Oil Patch Restaurant where she made many lasting friendships. She later moved to Austin and worked for Nagel Manufacturing Company for over 13 years until she left to devote her time to raising her family. She and the family moved to Dripping Springs in 2002. Kathy was loved by everyone who met her with her cheerful personality and wonderful smile. She will be missed by all.
Kathy is survived by her husband Kevin, daughter Lauren and son Cole, all of Dripping Springs; parents Bettye and Jack Turner of Odessa; brothers Steven and wife Karen of Pleasanton, James and wife Valerie of Carrolton and Michael and wife Cyndy of Humble, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock, May 20, 2006 at Austin-Peel Funeral Home in Austin. Family graveside services will follow at Remembrance Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher House of Hospice Austin or the Odessa Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Malcolm Tweedy
Fort Davis - Malcolm Tweedy, at the age of 83, passed away May 12, 2006 in Fort Davis, Texas. Malcolm was born in London, England in 1922 of American parents and was the grandson of the founder of Knickerbocker, Texas. His early schooling was in England, an education in the classics at Stowe. Upon graduation in 1940, he enrolled at Princeton University. World War II interrupted his studies during the years of 1943 through 1945 to enter the army. Fighting amidst the hedgerows of France for several months, he became seriously wounded by mortar and hospitalized for half a year. Later, he returned to Princeton, graduating in 1947, majoring in Foreign Languages.
He was drawn to West Texas by a curiosity of his father’s old home soil, the Tweedy Ranch of Knickerbocker. His love for West Texas first was documented in the San Angelo paper around 1951 where he was quoted as saying, “I fell in love with West Texas. The tempo of living here is just right.” In San Angelo he worked briefly as a reporter with the Standard-Times and later as a flagman with Pioneer Airlines. Very active in amateur theatricals all his life, he met his wife, Sally, during an early production of the San Angelo Civic Theater.
Sally and Bish, as he became affectionately known, first visited the Big Bend country on their honeymoon in 1951 and fell in love with the area. In Bish’s own words, “We had fallen in love with it all and when, the following winter, we learned that the old Fort was for lease, we somehow begged borrowed and stole enough money to pay the first month’s rental, and the following spring we moved out there.” They came out to Fort Davis and took up residence in No. 1 of Officer’s Row. They lived there for three years, operated it as a tourist attraction, began archeological excavation, and also ran a gift shop and museum. Through his inspiration and leadership, the Fort Davis Historical Society was founded, an organization largely responsible for the bill that President Kennedy signed into law in September of 1961. It authorized the purchase of Old Fort Davis by the government and established the Fort Davis National Historic Site. Although the fort did not provide a great living for a growing family of four, he wrote in an article about this time period stating, “However, with each new and passing month of exposure to the thrill of discovery and contemplation of our surroundings, an ever deepening love, not only for the romance of history, but for the beauty and value that it can give to our lives, entered like an iron into my soul, placing its nurturing and preserving above any immediate needs or welfare of my own.”
Bish attended Sul Ross State University to become certified to teach. Bish then moved his family to Western Pennsylvania in 1954 where he taught Latin, French, Geography and History at the Valley School of Ligonier, a private country day school. He became active with Fort Ligonier, an installation from the French and Indian war of 1758, becoming manager of the Fort in 1960. When extensive excavations began, it became apparent that the entire stockaded fort could be reconstructed. He oversaw the entire reconstruction for the inner stockade, buildings and museum. To help put the fort on the map, Bish organized what continues to this day as the most important annual weekend event in Ligonier, Fort Ligonier Days, held in October to commemorate its most prominent moment when it was attacked by the French and Indian troops.
He has also been credited with giving birth to the Ligonier Valley Players, a local theater group, where he was active for 12 years not only as an actor but also as producer of many theatrical presentations. He also was instrumental in the founding of the Ligonier Center for the Performing Arts.
In 1978, Bish and Sally moved back to Fort Davis, when again he stated his love for the area in an article in the Ligonier paper saying, “And it won’t be easy leaving Ligonier. I have a deep love for it, its people and its organizations. But I love the community of Fort Davis as well. It is glorious country there. And, I’ve found over the years that the only time you really learn in life is when, somewhere along the line, you’re hurting. The happy days are enjoyable and you have fun with them. But, you grow from the setbacks, the hardships, and the things that at the time seem unfair and undeserved. In a way we’ll be growing more in this move. And, that’s the important thing, learning and growing.”
He, along with his family, operated the Stone Village Motel for 20 years. He became active again with the Fort Davis Historical Society and was secretary of the Friends of Fort Davis for 18 years. After retiring from the motel business he took the job of treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in the Chihuahuan Desert Big Bend Binational Clean Air Alliance and Big Bend Players.
Approximately five years ago Bish completed a desert survival course, including a seventeen-mile hike into the wilderness with nothing but enough water to survive.
Many local people are familiar with his numerous letters to the editors and his weekly column in the local papers. Most of the articles and many other writings were typed on his 50-year-old Remington Standard typewriter, and with the help of the repair shop in Alpine, new ribbons, and a fax machine, he continued to use it for all his writing. Indeed he was well qualified for this activity as he was a lifelong student and observer of international affairs.
He traveled many places in the world, and up until the last few years took cross-country driving trips each summer to sites of his family history and various places of historical interest. Each night after arriving in town and finding a place to rest his head, he would find a local gathering spot to enjoy cocktails, conversation, and dancing — more of his lifelong loves. His love of the sea and sailing ships has carried him many places throughout the world, but his most beloved seaside was Cape Hatteras, North Carolina where he enjoyed a family vacation with all of his girls this past summer. There he built his last sandcastle in order to see once again its battle with the incoming tide.
Bish was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Sally Marie Godfrey and by his son-in-law, Thomas Gerald Murray. He is survived by his older brother Lawrence Tweedy of Medford, Oregon, his five daughters Laura Tweedy Irwin and her husband Chris of San Diego, California, Leslie Renee Schilling and her husband David of Bradley, Illinois, Lanna Tweedy Duncan and her husband Joe of Fort Davis, Texas, Lucinda Melanie Tweedy of Fort Davis, Texas, and Mynetta Vernon Murray of Braintree, Massachusetts, and his three grandchildren Christopher Schilling, Tevin Murray and Malcolm Duncan.
Appropriately, a memorial service was held this past Sunday evening in front of the chapel ruins on the grounds of the Fort Davis National Historical Site. The sights and sounds of the old fort surrounded all those in attendance — a celebration even Bish would have loved.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to: Fort Davis National Historic Site — Hospital Restoration Fund, PO Box 1379, Fort Davis, TX 79734 or First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 832, Fort Davis, TX 79734.
