C.C. SHORTES
November 16th, 2004
C.C. "Sonny" Shortes, 90, of Andrews passed away Tuesday November 16, 2004 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday November 18, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Ben Chenault, and Rev. Jason Connor will officiate.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 3:00 PM at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring, under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mr. Shortes was born August 25, 1914 in Big Spring. He married Sarah Blagrave May 5, 1934 in Howard County, Texas. She passed away in June of 1990. He married Alta Garrett December 2, 1991 in Andrews. He was a Farmer for many years in Howard and Andrews Counties. He loved to hunt and really loved to fish. He also enjoyed a good game of 42. He was member of the Assembly of God Church in Andrews.
He is survived by: Wife- Alta Garrett Shortes of Andrews; Two Sons- Jarrell and his wife Sara Shortes of Andrews; Calvert and his wife Shirley of Andrews; One Sister- Shirley Owens of Dallas, Texas; 7- Grandchildren and 13- Great-Grandchildren.
JOE DAN TOLAND
November 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Joe Dan Toland, 42, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at the Andrews Church of Christ with Mark Wilson, Pulpit Minister, officiating.
Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock.
Family will receive friends on Monday, November 8, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
He died Saturday, November 6, 2004 in Austin.
He was born April 5, 1962 in Plainview. He was raised in Lubbock and graduated from Coronado High School in 1980. He graduated from University of North Texas with a degree in journalism and received his teacher certification from Texas Tech University. He taught school at Lubbock High School and Dunbar Junior High, where he also was director of the after school program in Lubbock. He had worked as: sports writer for the Ardmore Daily News and the Denton Record Chronicle, business editor for Bryan-College Station Eagle, and copy editor for Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. He married Julie Harris on June 14, 1997 in Lubbock. He moved to Andrews in 2001 from Lubbock. He was a journalism teacher at Andrews High School. He was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife: Julie Toland of Andrews; son: Jarrett Toland of Andrews; parents: Jack and Delores Toland of Lubbock; 2 sisters: Jackie Geer of Fairfield, Texas and Joani Davis of Overbrook, Oklahoma; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials may be sent to National Bank of Andrews, %Joe Dan Toland #525391, PO Box 629, Andrews, Texas 79714 or United Way of Andrews, 700 West Broadway, Andrews, Texas 79714.
LOLA HARDIN NIX
November 1st, 2004
Funeral services for Lola Hardin Nix, 87, formerly of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 5, 2004 at the First Baptist Chapel in Andrews with Dr. H.A. Hanks of Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 4, 2004 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
She died Monday, November 1, 2004 at Mariner Healthcare of Cypress Wood in Houston.
She was born September 9, 1917 in Mitchell County, Texas to Harley Dallas Mearse and Maude Richardson Mearse. She married Odis Hardin on July 9, 1937 in Loraine and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1962. She moved to Andrews in 1943 from Loraine. She married Dennis Nix on November 11, 1964 in Andrews, and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1989. She moved to Wichita Falls in 1998. While in Andrews, she had served on the Andrews Senior Citizen Center Board and had managed several restaurants in Andrews. She was a member at First Baptist Church in Andrews, where she was very active in the church and in the Victory Singers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter: Janette Johnson on October 4, 2004.
She is survived by her daughter: Sandi Whitworth of Houston; sister: Gwindola Roberts of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 2 step-daughters: Coza Nix Bostick of Lehigh Acres, Florida and Millie McDonald of Wimberley; step-son: Drexell Nix of Lehigh Acres, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association.
MARVIN H. "DREAMY" McNETT
November 1st, 2004
Funeral services for Marvin H. "Dreamy" McNett, 91, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 4, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Dr. Jimmy Braswell, Home Hospice Chaplain of Odessa, Rev. Dean Williamson, Pastor of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Andrews, and Rev. Don Laird, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Caldwell, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
He died Monday, November 1, 2004 at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez State Veterans Home in Big Spring.
He was born August 22, 1913 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Edgar Russell McNett and Alice Cordilia Punches McNett and was raised in Webb City, Oklahoma. He married Mary Irene Kelly on September 18, 1934 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. He served in the 195th Signal Corp in the US Army during WWII. He had lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Borger, Odessa, Hobbs, NM and moved to Andrews in 1946. He worked as an equipment operator for Phillips from 1941-1972, and was a member of the Philresters Club in Andrews. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents: and 3 sisters: Marion McNett, Ada McNett, and Effie Keeler.
He is survived by his wife: Mary McNett of Andrews; 3 sons: Eddie McNett and wife Betty of Andrews, Dean McNett and wife Darla of Andrews, Ken McNett and wife Debbie of Tulsa, Oklahoma; brother: Richard McNett and wife Imogene of Davis, Oklahoma; sister: Edna Grace of Braman, 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 of College Station, Robert LaRue of Uhland, Don Paul LaRue of Andrews, and Denise LaRue Wilson of Midland; 6 great grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.
BETTY FREEMAN
October 27th, 2004
Betty Joyce Freeman, 74, of Vancouver, Washington passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at her home.
Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, October 30, 2004 at Northside Baptist Church in Vancouver.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2004 in the Andrews Old Cemetery in Andrews, Texas. Rodney Compton will officiate.
Mrs. Freeman was born July 27, 1930 in Lockney, Texas. She married Harold Freeman on December 22, 1947. He passed away February 28, 1995.
She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Vancouver. She enjoyed traveling and especially spending time with her friends and family. She also loved animals, ducks, turtles, and birds.
She is survived by: Son-Harold Freeman of Beaverton, Oregon; Daughter-Becky Martin of Boring, Oregon; Brother-A.C. Benton of Channel View, Texas and Her Mother- Laura Benton of Andrews, Texas and 4 Grandchildren.
ZORA FAY YOUNGBLOOD
October 26th, 2004
Memorial services for Zora Fay Youngblood, 78, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 30, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kerry Tilley, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church, officiating.
She died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born December 17, 1925 in Mercedes, Texas to Derias Bond and Ollie Cowling Bond. She was raised in Stringtown, Oklahoma and graduated from Stringtown High School in 1943, and graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. She married Billy Ray Youngblood, Sr. on June 23, 1946 in Stingtown, Oklahoma. They had lived in Organ and Las Cruces, New Mexico, Marble Falls, and then moved to Andrews in 1991. He preceded her in death on October 31, 1994. She was very proud to be a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She was a homemaker.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister: Betty Lansdale; grandson: Benedict Kessler; and granddaughter: Christine Youngblood.
She is survived by her son: Billy Ray Youngblood, Jr. and wife Linda of Andrews; daughter: Patricia Vogt and husband Chris of Plainsboro, New Jersey; sister: Welo Jackson and husband Nathan of San Marcos; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Friends of the Library, 109 NW 1st Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.
OPAL I. BACON
October 25th, 2004
Opal Bacon, 93, of Seminole passed away Monday October 25, 2004 at Memorial Health Care Center in Seminole, Texas.
Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Andrews Old Cemetery at Andrews, Texas. Rev. Dan Dale of South Seminole Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home, Andrews, Texas.
Mrs. Bacon was born December 29, 1910. She married Charles Gaylon Bacon in 1931 in Drumright, Oklahoma. They moved to Andrews in 1945.
Mr. Bacon passed away, July 15, 1966 in Andrews. Mrs. Bacon left Andrews in 1984, and moved to Jemez Springs, New Mexico to be with her son, Gayle.
She was a Cosmetologist. She enjoyed drawing, gardening, sewing and hunting for rocks. She also loved to plant trees from seeds, and they all grew well except the allusive cherry tree.
She is survived by: Two Sons- Walter Gayle Bacon of Jemez Springs, NM and John Bacon of Alvarado, Texas; One Sister- Ethel Harris of Bethany, Oklahoma; Five grandchildren and Five Great-Grandchildren.
O.E. "SHORTY" NICHOLS
October 20th, 2004
O.E. "Shorty" Nichols, Sr. 78, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, at the Church of God in Andrews. Rev. Jason Connor will officiate. Burial will be in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Shorty was Born December 7, 1925 in Brownwood, Texas. He moved to Andrews in 1942 from Alvin, Texas. He served in the US Army during World War II.
He married Billie Jean Tannahill January 17, 1961 in Andrews. He was a Roughneck for many years working for Holliday Drilling of Midland, and Carl B. King of Andrews.
He was prededed in death by his wife Billie Jean, June 4, 1998.
He is survived by: One Son - Osker E. Nichols, Jr. of Andrews; Three Daughters - Nancy Stokes of Sea Drift, Texas and Betty Bellow of Stephenville, Texas; Sharon Rose Sharp of Placiaos, Texas 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren.
AMELIA ALVAREZ
October 17th, 2004
Amelia Alvarez, 79, of Fort Stockton died Sunday, October 17, 2004 in Andrews.
All services will be handled by Fort Stockton Funeral Home, located at 634 North Alamo, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 or call them at 432-336-3721.
DIANA LYNN CLAY UNDERWOOD
October 15th, 2004
Graveside services for Diana Lynn Clay Underwood, 54, of Fort Davis will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 19, 2004 in the Andrews Old Cemetery with Rev. Richard Svertz of Davis Mountain Community Church in Fort Davis officiating.
She died Friday, October 15, 2004 in Midland.
She was born October 28, 1949 in Breckenridge, Texas to Silas Oliver Clay and Freda Belle Hamilton. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1967. She married Larry Eugene Underwood on September 30, 1983 in Newton, Texas. They moved to Fort Davis in 1997 from Alpine. She was a homemaker and a member of Davis Mountain Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her father: Silas Clay and her brother: Tony W. Clay.
She is survived by her husband: Larry E. Underwood of Fort Davis; mother: Freda B. Clay Ward of Breckenridge; 2 sons: Chad R. Ledbetter of Duncanville and Carl G. Ledbetter of Bowie; 1 granddaughter: Tiffany L. Clay of Duncanville; and niece: Payton S. Clay of Corpus Christi.
JYNELLE McFARLAND
October 14th, 2004
Funeral services for Jynelle McFarland, 82, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 18, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Larry Brewer, Pastor of City of Refuge Church, officiating.
Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Monday at Blackwell Cemetery in Blackwell, Texas.
She died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in Andrews.
She was born March 14, 1922 in Blackwell. She married Robert LeRoy McFarland on February 15, 1935 in Blackwell. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Levines Clothing Store in Borger. She had lived in Odessa and moved to Andrews in 2001. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blackwell.
Her husband preceded her in death on October 2, 2002; and her daughter: Robbie Ann Smiley on April 22, 2004.
She is survived by her daughter: Sandra Birchfield of Andrews; 3 sisters: Rozelle Roye and husband J.E. of San Angelo, Juandelle Weddle of Emory, and Carolyn Johnson of Kermit; brother: Perry Vest and wife Margie of Ballinger; 5 grandchildren: Terryl Cope and husband Bennie of Goldsmith, Melody Herring and husband Tim of Odessa, Heather Burt and husband Jeff of Casper, Wyoming, and Jynna Chadwick and husband Marty of Andrews, and Josh Birchfield of Andrews; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchildren.
GEORGE ELLISON "SONNY" TOM, JR.
October 12th, 2004
Funeral services for George Ellison "Sonny" Tom, Jr., 79, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Andrews Church Of Christ with Mark Wilson, John Snider, Moody Conner, and Dr. Ervin Huddleston officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
He died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
He was born June 20, 1925 in Midland to George Ellison Tom, Sr. and Mattie Zimmerman Tom, a pioneer ranching family of Andrews County. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1943 and from Texas A&M University in 1946 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He married Billie Lou Wilhite on February 1, 1947 in Monahans. He owned and operated the Tom Ranch in Andrews County. He had other ranching interests in Gaines and Upton County. He was a past member of the Andrews Chamber of Commerce, and served as past president of the Andrews County Historical Committee. He had served on the Board of the Ranching Heritage Association. He had served on the Board of Trustees of the Andrews Independent School District for 12 years serving as President and Secretary. He was a committeemen for 17 years on the Agriculture and Stabilization Committee, and has been a director for the past 27 years on the Andrews Soil and Water Conservation Board. He was a former director of the Commercial State Bank and Andrews Savings and Loan Association. He was a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He formerly owned Andrews Lumber Company. He was a member of the Andrews Church Of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son: George Ellison "Snuffy" Tom, III on March 15, 1991.
He is survived by his wife: Billie Wilhite Tom of Andrews; son: William E. "Bill" Tom and wife Wilma of Andrews; 2 sisters: Barbara Jowell and Rosenelle Cherry of Midland; brother: James Robert Tom of Midland; and 4 grandchildren: Grant Ellison Tom, Erin Leigh Tom, Courtney Lana Tom, and Christopher George Tom.
Memorials may be sent to the Andrews Educational Foundation, %Pam Fisher, 405 NW 3rd Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.
OPHIA LEE "SUSIE" GROSS
October 11th, 2004
Funeral services for Ophia Lee "Susie" Gross, 96, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Ivy Shelton, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
She died Monday, October 11, 2004 at Stanton Care Center in Stanton.
She was born May 11, 1908 in Trent, Texas. She moved to Andrews in 1952 from Midland. She married J.O. "Shorty" Bass, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She married Henry "Scotty" Gross, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her 2 sisters: Jessie Fredrick and Joye Ragle; and 1 brother: J.D. Flood.
She is survived by her 5 sons: Jessie Bass of San Diego, California, Otis Bass of Amarillo, Troy Bass, Claude Bass, and Jerry Bass, all of Midland; 1 daughter: Betty Jean Armstrong of Cisco; 1 step daughter: Mickie Berry of Redding, California; 5 sisters: Roxie Owens of Ada, Oklahoma, Jonnie Johnson of Midland; Josie Van Ness of Fort Worth; Dorothy Jogupolus of Pittsburg, California, and Connie Roe of Llano; 2 brothers: Thomas Flood of Odessa and Foye Flood of Abilene; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.
LEE DON HOBBS
October 1st, 2004
Services for Lee Don Hobbs, 39 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 4, 2004 in Second Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Ivy Shelton. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Lee died in Odessa October 1, 2004. He was born on December 29, 1964 in Morton, Texas. He was a Baptist and worked as a roustabout for Tucker Construction.
Survivors: Father; Vernie Hobbs, Andrews, Daughters; Samatha Valenzuela and Danielle Hobbs both of Andrews; Brothers: Ricky, Vernon and Jimmy all of Andrews, Sisters; Carol Ann Hobbs, Linda Day Cherry, Katina Renee Russell and Charlotte Lorin Garrett all of Andrews.
CLANCE MILO
September 19th, 2004
There will be no Services for Mr. Milo at this time.
CHRIS McCULLOUGH
September 15th, 2004
Funeral services for Chris McCullough, 18, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews with Dr. Jeff Donnell, Pastor, and Cliff Lightfoot of Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
He died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
He was born February 15, 1986 in Andrews and has lived in Andrews for all his life. He had attended Andrews High School and played baseball and received all district honors in football. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James "Red" and LaVerne McCullough and grandmother: Jimmie Shellenberger.
He is survived by his parents: Randy and Brenda McCullough of Andrews; sister: Heather McCullough of Midland; grandfather: James Shellenberger of Fort Stockton; 2 nephews: Matthew Jacob McCullough and Evan James McCullough of Andrews; and niece: Sadie Angel Westfall of Odessa.
Memorials may be sent to National Bank Of Andrews, %Chris McCullough Fund, Account Number 525146, PO Box 629, Andrews, Texas 79714.
DAVID L. DAVIS
September 14th, 2004
Services for David L. Davis, 57 of Early, Texas, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 16, 2004, Graveside in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Officiating will be Morris Courville.
David died in Brownwood Tuesday, September 14, 2004. He was born on August 13, 1947 in Mills County, Texas.He was a Baptist.
Survivors: Mother, Johnnie Edwards, Andrews, Texas.
VANESSA CONTRERAS
September 11th, 2004
Vanessa Contreras, 7, of Andrews passed away Saturday September 11, 2004 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at the Guardiola Law Firm in Andrews.
Funeral Mass will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Rev. Bernard Gully will officiate.
Vanessa was born September 19, 1996 in Andrews and was a life long resident of Andrews. She was in the second grade and attended school at Devonian Elementary School in Andrews.
She loved to play the piano.
She is survived by: Parents- Juan and Rosa Contreras of Andrews; One Brother- Jual Raul Contreras, Jr, One Sister- Erica Marie Contreras both of Andrews; Grandparents- Arnoldo and Mariana Contreras of Andrews; Jose and Rosa Lira of Mexico; Great-Grandparents-Conception Rammon of Illinois; Delfina Zamora of Andrews and Getrudis Contreras of Mexico.
GERRY D. POWELL
September 7th, 2004
Services for Gerry D. Powell, 53 of Odessa, will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 10, 2004 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Condren of Ft. Worth, Texas. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Gerry died in Ft. Worth, Texas on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. He was born on September 10, 1950 in Fresno, CA. He was a truck driver for Navajo shippers.
Survivors; two sons; Gary D. Powell, Odessa, Texas and Michael Ray Powell, Hays, Kansas; mother Ruth Powell, Odessa, Texas; father Gradie Powell, Bakersfield, California; brother Rev. Mickey Powell, Bakersfield, California a sister Shirley Custer, Fresno, California, and three grandchildren.
BLANCH KATHERINE MORGAN
September 5th, 2004
Services for Blanch Katherine Morgan, 84 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Graveside in the Andrews North Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Donnell, pastor of First Baptist Church.
Blanch died in Midland Sunday, September 5, 2004.
She was born on November 30, 1919 in Hamlin, Texas. She married Henry Elmer "Buddy" Morgan on October 12, 1940 in Peacock, Texas. They moved to Andrews from Peacock in 1952. Blanch was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church. "Buddy" preceded her in death on February 6, 2003.
She is survived by: two sons; Don Morgan, Dallas, Texas and Buddy Morgan, Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico; Two daughters; Patricia Bryan and Lena Mae Wilson, both of Midland, Texas, one brother William A. Elkins, Ontario, CA and a sister Johnnie King, Graham, Texas; nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
NADINE BARTEE
August 31st, 2004
Funeral services for Nadine Bartee, 77, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 2, 2004 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Glenn Harlin, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Springlake, Rev. Cydel Chapman, Pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Odessa, and Rev. Raul Puente, Chaplain with Star Hospice of Odessa, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Nadine died Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at her residence in Andrews. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Gorman, Texas. She was a nurse and had worked at hospitals, nursing homes and doctor's offices in Andrews. She married Howard Bartee in Lovington New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1972. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews.
She is survived by her son: Larry Westmoreland of Eunice, New Mexico; sister: Gracie Jenkins of Rising Star; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
ALBERT GROTHE
August 29th, 2004
Albert Grothe, 86, of Andrews passed away Monday, August 29, 2004 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Jerry Walton of Lamesa officiating. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mr. Grothe was born May 25, 1918 in Albany, Texas. He married Francis Lena Bell Walton on May 3, 1943 in O'Donnel, Texas. He served in the US Marines during World War II. He was a mechanic for Johnny Smith Ford in Andrews for many years. He also lived in Andrews at several different times totaling over 20 years. He loved to build cars, watch western movies on TV, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and loved raising his eleven children.
He was preceded in death by: His wife- Francis Grothe in 1996; Daughter-Monnie Fay Ferguson in 1963; Brothers-Adolph Grothe in 1993; Oscar Grothe in 1989; and Robert Grothe in 1998; Sisters-Ernestine Wrincoff in 2003, Adel Whitten in 1968 and Elsie Cranes.
He is survived by: 4 Daughters- Fran Carruth of Andrews; Carolyn Welch of Tacoma, Washington; Dorothy Ann Anderson of Livingston, Texas; Brenda Faye Sanders of Mandeville, LA; Six Sons- Arthur Lee Grothe of Baytown; Jimmy Lee Grothe of Somerville, Texas; Albert Fred Grothe, Jr. of Baytown; Frank William Grothe and Melvin Wayne Grothe both of Huffman, Texas and John Henry Grothe of Somerville. One Sister- Pearl Wait of Pennsylvania. 40 Grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
GRACE KENNEDY BARRON
August 28th, 2004
Grace Kennedy Barron, 89, of Seagraves passed away Saturday August 28, 2004 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Dale Dozier officiating. Graveside services will be at 4:30 PM at Seagraves Cemetery in Seagraves, Texas.
Mrs. Barron was born July 12, 1915 in Erath County. She married Odis Allen Kennedy on March 3, 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1967. She married Noel Barron, and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a long time resident of Seagraves. She loved to watch soap operas on television. She also loved to sew and make clothes for her grandchildren. She was a homemaker, a long time member of the Rebeccas, and a member of the Church of Christ in Seagraves.
She is survived by: Daughter-Lucreda Howell of Hallsville, Texas; Two Sons- Larry Kennedy of Shreveport, LA and Randy Kennedy of Andrews; Brother- Dale Dozier of Andrews; Sister- Elva Stephenson of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; 7- Grandchildren and 10- Great-Grandchildren.
GLEN McCUBBIN
August 27th, 2004
Memorial services for Glen McCubbin, 70, of Andrews will be 4:00 PM Monday, August 30, 2004 at Northcrest Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Harvey Enriquez, Pastor, officiating. Cremation was under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
He died Friday, August 27, 2004 at his residence in Andrews.
He was born September 14, 1933 in Hollis, Oklahoma to William Matthew McCubbin and Minnie Lee Cancler McCubbin. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Andrews in 1958 from Lovington, New Mexico. He worked as a field superintindent for DA & S Oil Well Service in Andrews for 40 years. He married Martha Standard on July 12, 2002 in Artesia, New Mexico. He was a member of Northcrest Baptist Church in Andrews.
He is survived by his wife: Martha McCubbin of Andrews; 2 stepsons: Cecil Standard and wife Michelle of Sudan and Clifford Standard and wife Renee of Baker, Montan; 4 step daughters: Kelle Vanlandingham and husband Kurt of Belin, New Mexico, Stacey Herndon of Midland, Laurie Hughie and husband Mike of Midland, and Marla Smith of Artesia, New Mexico; 2 brothers: Robert McCubbin of Hobbs, New Mexico and Orville McCubbin and wife Melba of Palmdale, California; 1 sister: Winnie Jean Morgan and husband James of Cedar Hill; grandson: Johnny Walls and wife Juanita of Levelland; 11 step grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or the Amercian Cancer Society.
BETTY GROSS
August 26th, 2004
Funeral services for Betty Gross, 73, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 29, 2004 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Ivy Shelton, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
She died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at her residence in Andrews.
She was born October 28, 1930 in Sherman, Texas to James Walter Turner and Bessie Etteen Grey Turner. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1948. She married Bill Gross on January 24, 1955 in Lovington, New Mexico. She has lived in Andrews for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church in Andrews.
She is survived by her 4 daughters: Claudia Helms and Geraldine "Gerri" Helms of Odessa, Wanda Edmiston of Eldorado, and Diana Gross of San Angelo; 2 sons: James W. Jones of Andrews and Marvin Jones of Henderson; 1 brother: Roy Lee Turner of Pflugerville; 17 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 516 North Texas, Odessa, Texas 79761.
ROY D. BENNETT, JR.
August 25th, 2004
Funeral services for Roy Davis Bennett, Jr., 60, will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 30, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Mark Wilson, Pulpit Minister of the Andrews Church of Christ and Bryan Hoffman, Nephew, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
He was born to Roy Davis Bennett, Sr. and Neva Christine Bennett in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 5, 1944. He passed from this life into the hands of the Lord on August 25,2004 at the V.A. Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Roy D. had resided in Arizona for the past five years. He died from complications due to diabetes.
Roy Davis Bennett, Jr., known as Roy D to his friends and family, moved to Andrews in 1946. He completed all of his schooling in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School in 1962. He attended Lubbock Christian College and graduated from Oklahoma Christian College with a degree in history. Soon after graduation, he was drafted into the US Army and left for Vietnam. While in Vietnam, he was exposed to Agent Orange. After his service, he went back to Oklahoma City working in real estate and physical therapy. He resided there for many years and made many friends, but he soon realized he was in very bad health and began to look for a place for treatment. After much research, he settled in Tucson, Arizona. He felt it was the best veteran's hospital in the country. This place was a blessing in his life. He made many friends there; both veterans and others that helped him maintain some normalcy in his life. Roy D. worked very hard in the veterans association there. He helped many get their disability settlements. He was also a very political person and loved and worked hard for his Democratic party. He became acquainted with Senator John McCain, who helped him finally receive a service-connected disability. He would laugh and say, "a republican finally helped me".
Roy D. had many old friends in Andrews. One of his faithful friends was with him the day he passed from this earth. Jerry Duley was his earthly angel and our family wants to personally tell him thank you. Jerry went way beyond the call of duty. Two other friends that were good to him and checked on him daily were Roger King and Tom French, both of Tucson.
The other love in Roy's life was his church home. He was an active member in the East Bieu Church of Christ in Tucson. Don and Evelyn Avers and Bill and Carolyn Elliott also helped with his care. He went to church as often as he could and he loved the Lord. He can now see and walk without pain, and his family and friends rejoice.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Davis Bennett, Sr. on November 12, 1991 and a niece, Virginia Christine Hoffman on December 3, 1970.
He is survived by his loving and wonderful mother: Neva Christine Bennett of Andrews; 2 sisters: Phyliss Bain and husband Bill of Shreveport, Louisiana and Ellen and Don Hoffman of Andrews; 3 nephews: Billy Bain, Jr. of Louisiana, Bradly Bain of Louisiana, and Bryan Hoffman of Andrews; 2 nieces: Deborah McBride of Louisiana and Angela Porter of Andrews.
Again, we would like to thank the many friends that prayed for our beloved Roy, and a special thank you to Jerry for all you did for him.
Memorials may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans or the Andrews Church Of Christ.
JACK DONAGHEY, SR.
August 18th, 2004
Jack Donaghey Sr., 69, of Andrews passed away Wednesday August 18, 2004 at Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Emmit Bernard with Home Hospice will officiate.
Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Big Spring, Texas.
Jack was born July 7, 1935 in Anson, Texas. He has lived in Andrews for the past 8 years moving here from Seagraves, Texas.
He was a Truck driver, and he has farmed and ranched for many years as well. Jack loved to do wood work. He loved to go to the coffee shop and trade stories. He was very well traveled and enjoyed talking about all the places he had been and he loved his goats.
He is survived by: One Son- Jack Donaghey Jr, of Andrews ; Three Daughters- Janice Parker , Dela Greenway both of Andrews and Karla Barnes of Alamogordo, NM; One Sister- Betty Nunnelee of Ft. Davis, Texas; 9 Grandchildren and 2Great-Grandchildren.
PAT MORRISON
August 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Pat Morrison, 74, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 9, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Rick Doyle, Pastor of Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Morrison, Tommy Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Garrett Morrison, Dirk McCown, Jay McCown, and Steve Pierce.
She died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.
She was born September 25, 1929 in Brownwood, Texas. She married Bill Morrison on September 7, 1946 in Albany, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1974 from Odessa. She was a past member of the Andrews Little League Baseball Association, Andrews Booster Club, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Andrews. She was the first receipent of Mother Of The Year in Andrews in 1984. She was a member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband on November 28, 2003; her parents: Dail Marshall Reid and Annie Belle Allison Blackburn; 1 brother: Charles Marshall Reid; and her long time companion and dog: Dollie.
She is survived by her daughter: Linda McCown and husband Jerry of Lake Ivie; son: Bill Morrison and wife Tina of Amarillo; brother: Jack Early and wife Sharon of Brownwood; 4 grandchilldren: Dirk McCown, Jay McCown and wife Traci, Gavin Morrison, and Garrett Morrison; and 2 great grandchildren: Jayden and Jaci McCown.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation.
WESLEY M. GROSS
August 1st, 2004
Wesley M. Gross, 76, of Andrews passed away Sunday August 1, 2004 at Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday August 3, 2004 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews. Leslie Gross, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery.
Wesley was born May 16, 1928 in Holliday, Texas. He married Geneva C. Mills on March 8, 1947 in Seagraves, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1947. He was a backhole operator for Coats Construction for many years. He loved to work and loved to fish and camp. He never met a stranger and he loved children. He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva Gross in 1998, Son- Wesley A Gross in 1950; and Two grandsons-Randal Williford, Jr. and Joshua Johnson.
He is survived by: Three Daughters- Marquita Johnson of San Angelo, Texas, Linda Talasky of Chico, Texas, and Debbie Dockery of Comanche, Texas; Two Brothers- J.B. Gross and Lonnie Gross, both of Andrews; One sister-Evalyn Bonham of Kermit, Texas; Three Grandchildren; and Two Great-Grandchildren.
MANUELA "MELA" MORENO
August 1st, 2004
Manuela "Mela" Moreno, 86, of Andrews passed away Sunday August 1, 2004 at Alliance Hospital in Odessa.
Rosary services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Father Bernard Gully will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery.
Mrs. Moreno was born May 18, 1918 in Pierdrasnegras, Mexico. She married Antonio Moreno and he preceded her in death in August of 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. She was very active with her Church duties. She was a member of the Legion of Mary, and the Women's Club. She was active in Eucharistic Ministries, She Lead the Rosary for many families at the loss of a loved one. She had a devotion to leading the Rosary in Peoples homes. She also loved to cook.
She is survived by: Two Daughters-Lydia Bueno of Andrews, and Lucia M. Ayala of San Antonio; Two Son-Juan Moreno of Aurora, Illinois and Victor Moreno of Andrews; 12 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren.
EULA SOUTHARD
July 28th, 2004
Graveside services for Eula Southard, 80, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 30, 2004 in the Andrews North Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Braswell, Home Hospice Chaplain of Odessa, officiating.
She died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
She was born April 22, 1924 in Hays, Kansas. She married Vernon Southard on November 12, 1966 in Clayton, New Mexico. She had worked as a surgical nurse at Coon Memorial Hospital in Dalhart and Northwest Texas Medical Center in Amarillo. They moved to Andrews in 1986 from Dalhart. She was a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her husband: Vernon Southard of Andrews; 2 daughters: Vicky Parrott of Gainesville, Florida and La Nell Turpin of Amarillo; and 3 grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 516 North Texas, Odessa, Texas 79761.
JOHN S. KENNEDY
July 27th, 2004
Graveside services for John S. Kennedy, 77 of Andrews will be, 2:00 PM Friday, July 30, 2004 in the Andrews North Cemetery.
John died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 in Andrews. He was born on January 22, 1927 in Ballinger, Texas. He married Oma Lee Green on February 12, 1948 in Monahans, Texas. John was a lease operator for Mobil Oil for 44 years, he retired in January 1992. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include: Wife Oma Lee, Andrews; Daughters; Dedra Rowley, Houston, Texas and Gayla Kennedy, Andrews, Texas; sister Helen Earnshaw, Ballinger, Texas and six grandchildren.
MICHAEL L. WILLIAMS
July 26th, 2004
Funeral services for Michael L. Williams, 48 of Dumas, will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 29, 2004 in the Church of Christ in Borger, Texas. Officiating will be minister Stan Mitchell.
Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Friday, July 30, 2004 in Andrews West Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Bushart, pastor of St Lukes Methodist Church in Odessa, Texas officiating.
Michael died in Dumas, Texas July 26, 2004.
He was born on September 10, 1955 in Pforzheim, Germany. He was employed with Swift Beef Packing Plant in Dumas.
Survivors include; Sister Beck Forbus, Odessa, Texas; brother; Martin Jay Williams II, West Columbia, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Brown Funeral Directors in Borger, Texas.
WILLARD TURNER
July 18th, 2004
Graveside services for Willard H. "George" Turner, 88, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 21, 2004 in the Andrews Old Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Donnell, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Andrews, officiating.
He died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
He was born February 28, 1916 in Wood County, Texas to Ernest Turner and Etta Stanley Turner. He married Mary Loudine Spigener on September 15, 1939 in Quitman, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1956. He retired as a driller from Norwood Drilling after 35 years. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 5, 2002. He was a member of the Andrews Masonic Lodge #1024 and the First Baptist Church in Andrews.
He is survived by 2 sons: Conrad Turner of Odessa and Alan Turner of Plano; 2 daughters: Dian Whittington of Mineola and Phyllis Duncan of Frederick, Maryland; 1 sister: Maida Lindburg of St. Paul, Minnesota; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
GENE IRWIN
July 17th, 2004
Services for Gene Irwin, 83 of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Brian Gordon. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Gene died in Andrews on Saturday, July 17, 2004. He was born on June 21, 1921 in Midland, Texas. Gene's parents Knox Hunter Irwin, Sr. and Anna Lee Pinnell Irwin were Andrews County pioneers. Gene married Hedy Price in Lovington, New Mexico on April 8, 1993. Gene was involved in ranching with his father after being discharged from the Army in 1945. Gene served as commissioner of Precinct Two in Andrews County for twenty-four years. During this time Andrews had a tremendous growth. During his terms, the county parks were developed, the Little League and other ball parks were built. The Community Building, the Youth Center and Scout facilities, the County Golf Course, improvements to the Courthouse, rodeo grounds, airport facilities, were a few of the many projects completed. Gene was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Man of the Year in 1968. During the time of rearing his children, he and his children received many awards and recognition for their efforts and interest in 4-H and other Extension work. After leaving office as a commissioner in 1974, he expanded his ranching and farming interest. He served on the ASCS Committee and was still an active director (serving for 28 years) on the Andrews Soil and Water Conservation District # 246. Gene was a member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include; wife Hedy of Andrews; Son Doug and wife Terry Irwin of Andrews; Daughters Susan Irwin Watts of Kerrville, Texas; Lee Ann and husband Pete Ballew of Andrews; six grandchildren Derrick Watts, Max Watts, Coy Irwin, Tanner Ballew, Kacee Ballew and Bailey Ballew Morgan; two great grandchildren, Conner Watts and Peyton Watts; step-children; Bill Price, Karla Morris, Kay Wood and Claude Price all of Andrews; 10 step-grandchildren and 22 step-great grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia Lee Brown Irwin on November 2, 1987. He was also preceded in death by a grandson; Chris Irwin on November 21, 2003, a brother Knox Hunter Irwin, Jr. in 1991 and a sister Billie Irwin Edmiston in 1988.
The family request memorials to Andrews Soil and Water Conservation District # 246, %Scholarship Fund, PO Box 611, Andrews, Texas 79714.
PAT LONG
July 15th, 2004
Funeral services for Pat Long, 72, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 19, 2004 at the Andrews Church Of Christ with Mark Wilson, Pulpit Minsiter, and Brian Gordon, MD, of Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
She died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at her residence in Andrews.
She was born April 1, 1932 in Bristow, Oklahoma to James Mann and Julia Hayes Mann. She married L.W. "Chief" Long on December 16, 1950 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They moved to Andrews in 1952 from San Angelo. She retired from First National Bank in Andrews after 20 years. She was a member of the Andrews Church Of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son: Robby Long in 2002; 6 sisters; and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her husband: Chief Long of Andrews; 1 son: Roddy Long and wife Susan of Andrews; 3 sisters: Barbara Reeves of Frankston, Texas, Louise Freeman of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Glenna Rainwater of Aztec, New Mexico; 1 brother: Kenneth Mann of Bristow, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Andrews Church Of Christ, %Children's Home Fund, PO Box 1577, Andrews, Texas 79714.
