Willebaldo Ruiz 78 of Andrews, passed away in Odessa Monday, November 17, 2008. A Rosary service will be 7:00 PM Thursday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Joey Falona officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Willie was born November 14, 1930 in Villa Matamoros, Mexico. He married Maria De Los Angeles on May 10, 1955 in Villa Matamoros, Mexico.

Willebaldo was known by many as “Willie”. When Willie was ten yrs old he was pulled out of school by his father to help with the family’s blacksmith business to help support the family. During this time Willie also played the trumpet and trombone in an orchestra with his father. Willie Spent many days listening to stories at the feet of the soldiers who fought in the Mexican Revolution, among these were from men who invaded Columbus New Mexico with Pancho Villa in March of 1916. At the age of 14 Willie left home to work in the British Gold mines of Parral Chihuahua to further help his family. At the age of 17 he was invited by one of his friends to come to Texas. Willie did not find work in Texas at first and was on his way back to Parral when a Tall Texan named Lee Dotson stopped him at the El Paso Immigration office and offered him a job on his ranch in Van Horn Texas. Willie signed up to work under the Bracero program and was later sponsored by Lee Dotson and obtained legal status. Willie went back to his home town and married Maria De Los Angeles in Villa Matamoros on May 10, 1955, they both danced at their wedding until the sun came up the next day. Willie worked in agriculture from that point on from Van Horn, Seminole, Lamesa, and Andrews, Texas. Willie later worked for Kirby West for 20 years as the lead plant technician until his retirement in 1996. One of Willie’s greatest moments was December 15, 1994 when he and his wife pledged their American Citizenship to this great country. Willie continued to work on the farm and drove a tractor on weekends on the family farm until age 76. Willie was later known as “Papo Ruiz” to his 19 grandchildren and 4 greatgrand children. Willie was known and loved by many and always opened his doors to help others seeking a better life.

Willie was preceded in death by his wife Maria in 2006, a son Willie Ruiz in 1957, a brother Mario and two sisters, Elvira Ruiz and Delia Ruiz.


Survivors include, sons; Ben and wife Linda Ruiz of Andrews, Willie and wife Leticia Ruiz of San Angelo, Freddy Ruiz and Javier Ruiz both of Andrews, Leopoldo and wife Linda Ruiz of Odessa and Ricardo Ruiz of Andrews, brother; Leopoldo Ruiz of Mexico, sisters; Socorro Quinons of Mexico, Eirma Salgado of El Paso and Soledad Perales of El Paso, 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Erlene Freeman Bufkin 91, of Andrews passed away Friday November 14, 2008 at an Odessa Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday November 17, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Bill Melton will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Erlene was born June 23, 1917 in Cross Plains, Texas. She married Robert Vernon Bufkin May 16, 1936 in Grandfield, Oklahoma. They moved to Andrews in 1946.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews, she loved her church and Sunday School class. She loved to cook and was an accomplished bowler, she also loved to dance. She loved her grandchildren and thought the secret to life was laughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "R.V" Bufkin in 2000.

She is survived by one son; Larry and his wife Neva Bufkin of Lake Alan Henry, Texas, one daughter; Carol and her husband Johnny Crowder of Andrews, one brother; C.W. Freeman of Abilene, Texas, four grandchildren; Dr. Bradley Bufkin and wife Shiela of Tampa Bay, Florida, Shelby Bufkin and his wife Lacy of Austin, Christi Sollic and her husband David of Odessa, and Stephen Crowder of Garland, Texas, three great grandchildren; Cyrus and Aubry Bufkin of Tampa Bay, FL, Brenna Sollic of Odessa, and her special friend and dance partner Ira Lee Brannan of Andrews.

The family will recieve friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM Sunday at McNett Funeral Home.

Laymon L. Baker, 82, of Andrews passed away Thursday November 13, 2008 at a Nursing Home in Big Spring.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Reggie Baker of Odessa, Texas will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Mr. Baker was born December 5, 1925 in Greenville, Texas. He served in the US Army during World War II and received three Purple Hearts. Hw married Eddie Dail Payton August 8, 1946 in Big Spring, Texas. He worked as a milk man for several years while living in Stanton. In 1965 they moved their family to Andrews and opened Baker Shoes and operated it until 1984.
He loved to go fishing with his wife, and he loved to hunt as well. He enjoyed wood working and he was a past member of the Andrews Rotary Club and Andrews Chamber of Commerce.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eddie Dail Baker in 2005 , one brother Billy Baker and one Grandchild.

He is survived by three daughters - Alice Buttross of Edmond, Oklahoma; Linda Thomson of Rotan, Texas, and Sheila Matthews of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Hollis Levins, 84, of Andrews passed away Thursday November 13, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.

Graveside services will be 2:00PM Monday November 17, 2008 at Andrews West Cemetery. Rev. Ted Short will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Hollis was born March 28, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas. He served in the US Army during World War II and he served on the San Jacinto ship with former President George Bush.
He married Juanita Long June 12, 1948 in Richland, Texas. They moved to Andrews from Levelland in 1956. He worked for Mobil Oil for 38 years. He enjoyed dancing, and working on all kinds of things.

He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita Levins in 1990, a brother Earl Levins and a grandchild, Taylor Levins who passed away in 1997.

He is survived by two sons; Randy Levins of Wiesbaden, Germany and Keith Levins of Brownfield, Texas, three sisters; Carolyn Novak of Lubbock, Inez Aston of Mesquite, Texas and Pat Bressie of Farmers Branch, Texas, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Jackie A. Cowling, age 65, of Yankton, SD, passed away late Monday evening, November 10, 2008, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the First Assembly of God Church, Yankton, with Rev. Jeff Mantz officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie Ann (Fowler) Cowling of Yankton, SD formerly of Andrews, TX was born September 1, 1943 in Andrews, TX to James Edward and Emma Margaret Fowler.

She is survived by her siblings, 2 sisters Julia Rich of Rockport, TX and Jane Grace of Andrews, TX, David and wife Shirley Fowler of Andrews, TX and Jimmy Reed of Santa Anna, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Fowler, Margaret (Fowler) Reed and stepfather Haise Reed.

Jackie and Allen had just celebrated their 25th anniversary in September this year. She left behind husband Allen of Yankton, SD; one son Mike Parton of San Angelo, TX and four daughters Paula Lazenby of San Angelo, Tx, Elaine and Maxie Ward Jr. of Andrews, TX, Margie and Stacy Carmen of Yankton, SD and Christiner and Mike Criswell of Burkburnett, Tx. She was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Before retiring, she enjoyed many years as a bookkeeper and driving a school bus in Andrews, TX for 11 years.

She lived generously and shared passion, faith and prayer for others through cooking and counseling and other creative talents. She was loved and will be sorely missed.

The family and friends of Mary Fawn (Little) Herrington Bettis will gather to commemorate her life and legacy. Mary, weakened by the many brave battles already waged to preserve her health and independence, very reluctantly left us on Saturday November 8, 2008. Visitation is scheduled at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday November 12, 2008. A graveside service will be held at the Andrews Old Cemetery at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 13,2008.

Her body will be laid to rest beside her parents and her beloved son Leldon Max Herrington while her spirit, already brimming over with love given and received, goes on to inherit unlimited joy and peace. These rewards are well earned. After surviving typhoid fever at age seven, she worked at age twelve caring for the sick. Marrying D. B. "Pete" Herrington (now deceased) in 1942 at age 15, Mary had a son and finished beauty school and worked, paying off all those expenses by the time Pete returned from active duty. She has owned several beauty shops, including Mary’s Beauty Shop in N.E. Andrews and Mary B’s Beauty Shop in Mertzon. At age 81 she managed between surgeries to complete 12 credits via internet to renew her cosmetology license for what would be the last time.

Biographical data shows that Mary was born to Walter Herbert Little and Mary Ermine (Brister) Little on September 29, 1926, in Runnels County. She was the youngest of the six "Little" children; these are Ina Ellen Jeffreys, Allie Ann Abbott, M. V. "Sandy" Little, Hattie Otelia "Tillie" Cook, Juanita Estellene Crump Sowders, and Mary. Only sisters Tillie and Estellene (whose husband is Jack Sowders) survive Mary, but niece Earlene (Jeffreys) Fisher has been the same as a sister.

Mary’s surviving children are Larry David Herrington with wife Dixie (Butler) of Del Rio and Sandy Leroy Herrington with wife Carol Beth (Neely) of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grandchildren are Larry David Herrington, Jr., and Robert Leldon Herrington. Mary’s great-grandson is Robert’s son Nathan Daniel Herrington, and step-grandchildren are David’s Heather and Jimmy and Justin. Heather’s five-month-old Alyssa Bohannon is the step-great-great granddaughter.

Marrying Harold J. Bettis (now deceased) in 1975 extended Mary’s family, so she is also survived by stepdaughter Kim with husband Kenny Hunter and their daughter Megan. Harold’s sisters Jean Smith and Jewel Barfield and brother Carl Bettis have also joined the extended family of those who love and admire Mary B.

Mary’s sixteen nieces and nephews have been very special to her—several say they owe Aunt Mary "big time" for rescues and timely moral support). This group includes Earlene Fisher, Doylene Raney, Cynthis Keel, Frank Abbott, Ilene "Cookie" Harral, LaQuita Cooper, Tommy Crump (deceased), R. A. "Dick" Crump, H. V. "Harry" Crump, Louise Mikkelsen, Irene Blair, Barbara Ward, Mary Francis Fletcher, Cathy Willis, Lynn Massey, and Donna Massey.

Friends and beauty customers (who usually became close friends) are far too numerous to list. Still, following are a few who were close by during these last trying times: Darlene (Lansford) and husband Billy Bob Williams, Lois Banzet and son Larry Lister, Johnny Wales, the staff and residents of Rio Concho Terrace and Patio Homes, Pastor Ed McCorkle, Margaret of Angels, Hilda Ruiz and neice Edna Troncoso, the caring staff at Shannon Hospital, and Mary’s doctor of over twenty years—Peter Chang, M.D.

Thanks to the talents of "Mary B."—hair dressing, sewing, cooking, and advice-giving—many many people have been better looking, better fed, and better behaved. She is already greatly missed.

Memorial gifts may be made to, The West Texas Boys Ranch.

Eulojio C. Acosta, 88, of Andrews passed away Wednesday November 5, 2008 at his home in Andrews.

A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 Am Friday, November 7, 2008, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church. Father Joey Faylona will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Mr. Acost was born February 15, 1920 in Mulato, Mexico. He married Enedina Bustamante December 10, 1941 in Mexico. They moved to Andrews in 1994.
He loved to work in his garden and kept his yard perfect. He raised Pecan and Friut trees. He loved people and helping them, and visiting the sick. He was a great father, grandfather and father-in-law.

He is survived by his wife- Enedina Acosta of Andrews;Three Sons - Inez of Odessa, Mario, of Andrews and Ruben of Odessa; four daughters - Gracielia Armendariz, Hilda Roman, Irma Rivera all of Andrews and Nancy Acost of Odessa; three brothers - Enrique Acostaof Odessa; Edmando Acosta of Andrews and Emilio Acosta of Odessa; three sisters - Consuelo Lujan and Lidia Molinas bothe of Odessa, and Rosa Vasquez of Andrews; thenty five grandchildren, fourty-one great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Jennie Yocom, 79, of Andrews passed away Tuesday November 4, 2008 at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at McKinney Acres Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor James Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Mrs. Yocom was born December 23, 1928 in Elk City, Oklahoma. She married James Cecil "J.C." Yocom February 25, 1947 in Lovington, NM.

She was a member of McKinney Acres Baptist Church. She liked to read, crochet, and watch Jeopardy. She loved George Strait and the Dales Cowboys, and playing Pac Man. She also really enjoyed Happy Hour at Sonic Drive In.

She was preceded in death by her husband in March of 2001.

She is survived by: three sons - Clifton Yocom of Seminole, Texas; Terry Alan Yocom of Chehalis, WA; and David Yocom of San Angelo; Two daughters - Jeannie Creech of Midland; and Janice Yocom of Andrews; one brother - Lewis Boomer of Elk City, Oklahoma; three sisters - Pearl Krause of Mount Pleasant, Texas; Mary Novack of Manassas, Virginia; and Minnie Woods of Elk City, Oklahoma; Ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Rev. Donald Laird, 58 of Caldwell, died October 30, 2008 in Caldwell, Texas.

Don was born October 29, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, Texas. A long-time employee of Strickland Funeral Homes in Caldwell and Somerville, Don accepted the position of office manager in the Caldwell location in June of 2007.

On December 29, 1972, Don and Paula Jane Woods were married in Borger, Texas. Don was the Pastor of First Assembly of God in Caldwell for 16 years. He was formerly the Pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Andrews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Paula October 8, 2006.

Don’s family includes his daughters and son-in-law: Tonya Laird and Tamra & Matthew Ray and his grandchildren: Dylan Ray, Ethan Ray and Brittany Laird, all of Caldwell. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bill & Jean Woods of Enid, Oklahoma and Roger & Terri Woods of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Also surviving are his parents: Donald and Dorothy Laird of Artesia, New Mexico as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Public visitation will begin Monday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. The family will be present to receive callers between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in the First Assembly of God Church, 1206 W. 12th St. (corner of 12th and Banks) with Rev. Tommy Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery in the Providence community of Burleson County. Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie McNett, Larry Freeze, Garry Cheek, Robbie Chmelar, Todd Huddelston and Wade Moore.

In lieu of floral tributes, the family asks that donations in Don’s name and memory be directed to First Assembly of God in Caldwell.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Strickland Funeral Home; 530 Highway 36-South, Caldwell, Texas. For further information and directions, please visit the website: www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com

Oveda Dodd Armstrong, 73, of Grand Prairie, formerly of Andrews, passed away at her home in Grand Prairie.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Andrews West Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Braswell of Odessa will officiate. Services are directed by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Oveda was born November 28, 1934 in Houston, Texas. She married W.J. Jiggs Armstrong July 21, 1949 in Jal, NM.

She worked as a letter carrier for 3 years, and owned the Florey Store north of Andrews for 9 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose lodge.

She is survived by one son - Jack Armstrong of Odessa; two daughters - Donna Chambers of Andrews and Stacy Patton of Grand Prairie, Texas; one sister - Oweda Meeks of Cottenwood, California; and six grandchildren.

Virginia Rose Hogg, 80, of Andrews passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Andrews Old Cemetery in Andrews. Rev. Kevin Covington, Pastor of Second Baptist Church will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Virginia was born March 11, 1928 in Andrews. She married Jimmie Hogg November 25, 1952 in Big Spring, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Andrews. She was a homemaker.
Virginia loved to work in her yard and garden. She was also a great cook.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Hogg of Andrews; Son - David Hogg of Andrews; Two brothers - Jackie Leon Wilson of Andrews and Max Williams of San Antonio; Three sisters - Mona Beth Wilson and Shirley Ann Clutter both of Midland, and Billie Sue Rogers of Boise, Idaho.

Services for Doug Gaines 68 of Canadian, Oklahoma, formerly of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Ted Short, burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Doug passed away in Red Oak, Texas Saturday, October 18, 2008. He was born on August 26, 1940 in Gorman, Texas. Doug married Sharon Rogers on February 9, 1959. Doug worked for the City of Andrews for 27 years, as a policeman and was Chief of Police when he retired in 1989.

Survivors include, wife; Sharon Gaines, Canadian, Oklahoma, sons; Doug Gaines and Ricky Gaines both of Andrews, Bobby Gaines of Gladewater, TX, sisters; Betty Gaines, Andrews, Linda Drake, Glen Rose, TX, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services for Jimmie B. Pollet 63 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Buck Wheat officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Jimmie passed away at his home in Andrews, Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was born on December 26, 1944 in Dumas, Texas. He served in the Army durring the Vietnam war from 1963 to 1966. Jimmie married Charlene Patterson on April 19, 1975. Jimmie was a maintance electrician for Kirby West for 29 years.

Survivors include, wife; Charlene of Andrews, sons; Jim Pollet, Jr., Olympia, WA, Chris Pollet, Austin, TX, Daughter; Christy Benningfield, Ft. Worth, TX, sister; Helen Davis, Tucumcari, NM and seven grandchildren.

Robert Fields, 75, of Andrews passed away Tuesday October 14, 2008 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Graveside services will be 2:00 Friday October 17, 2008 at Andrews North Cemetery in Andrews Texas. Rev. Harvey Enriquez will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Mr. Fields was born May 6, 1933 in Oklahoma. He has lived in Andrews for the past 30 years. He worked as a Project Foreman for Advance Cooling Towers in Andrews untill his retirement in 1997.

He is survived by a host of friends that loved him.

Services for Larry J. Yarbrough 55 of Andrews, will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Pearce officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Larry passed away at Permian Regional Medical Center Hospital Monday October 13, 2008. He was born in Andrews on February 3, 1953. He married Linda Tabb on July 2, 1983 in McCamey, Texas. Larry was a carpenter and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include, wife; Linda, Andrews, daughters; Dawn Christine Mann and her husband Aaron, Clyde, Texas, Heather D. Wilson and her husband Roy, McKinney, Texas, Bonnie-Marie Yarbrough, Andrews, son; Joshua Joe Yarbrough, Andrews, brothers; James Yarbrough and his wife Betty, Tim Yarbrough and his wife Betty all of Andrews, Kenneth Yarbrough and his wife Sandra, New Braunfels, Texas, two grandchildren; Zachary Yarbrough and Delaney Wilson.

John Drinkard, 64, of Gardendale, Texas passed away Friday October 3, 2008 in Gardendale.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor of First Baptist Church in Andrews will officiate.

John was born January 3, 1944 in Rising Star, Texas. He moved to Gardendale in 2002 from Midland.
John was a manager for Albertsons in Odessa and Midland.
John enjoyed playing pool, and was a member of a pool league, he loved to fish and bowl and he was a huge NASCAR fan.

John is survived by five children; Corina Drinkard; Jody Drinkard, and Ryan Drinkard all of Albuquerque, NM and Zachary and Joshua Drinkard of Truth or Consequences, NM; Two brothers- Bobby Drinkard of Andrews, and Earl Drinkard of Ranger; Three sisters - Totsey Hatley of Andrews, Dovie Turner of Andrews and Lola Parsons of Amarillo; and one grandson - Jacob Sisneros of Albuquerque, NM.

Services for Ann Laird 77 of Odessa, Texas was at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 2, 2008, Graveside in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Don Laird of Caldwell, Texas.

Services were under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Ann passed away in Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

She was born on January 13, 1931 in Vivian, Louisiana. She married Ken Laiard on March 8, 1967 in Andrews. Ann was a secretary for Phillips Petroleum Company before retirement.

Ann was preceded in death by a son James K. "Bubba" Strixner in 1984 and a grandson James Masters in 1994.

Survivors include, husband, Ken Laird, Odessa, Texas, daughter; Suzann Masters, Ft. Worth, Texas, two grandchildren; Anna Masters, Ft. Worth, Texas, Erica Masters, Phoenix, Arizona and a great grandson; Noah Masters, Phoenix, Arizona

Services for Manuel Baeza 91 of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Manuel passed away at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews Thursday, September 19, 2008. He was born on March 13, 1917 in Presidio, Texas. Manuel married Evangelina Galindo on October 27, 1961 in Mexico. Manuel was a farmer and a Catholic. Manuel was preceded in death by two brothers; Diego Baeza and Salvador Baeza.

Survivors include, wife; Evangelina Baeza, Andrews, sons; Hector Baeza, Isidro Baeza both of Andrews and Jose Baeza, Kingsville, daughter; Evangelina Hobbs, Andrews, brothers; Jose Baeza, Presidio, Dulcenombre Baeza, Midland, Daniel Baeza Presidio, Raul Baeza, Odessa, sisters; Maria Prieto and Maria De La Luz Baeza both of Marfa, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services for Jesus Enrique Sanchez, Sr. 58 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Bernardito Getigan. A Rosary will be in McNett Chapel Sunday at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Enrique passed away at his home Wednesday September 17, 2008. He was born on September 30, 1949 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuaha, Mexico. He married Martha Herrera on January 18, 1974 in Mexico. They moved to Andrews in 1977, Enrique was a foreman for Kirby West and a Catholic.

Survivors include, wife; Martha Sanchez, Andrews, son; Jesus Enrique Sanchez, Jr., Midland, daughter; Marika Sanchez, Andrews, brothers; Luciano Sanchez, Andrews, Antonio Sanchez, Mexico, sister; Norma Vargas, El Paso and two grandchildren.

Satiago "Chago" Saldana, Jr., 55, of Andrews passed away Tueday September 16, 2008 at his home in Andrews.

A Prayer services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Samuel Emiliano of Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Chago was born January 4, 1953 in Loving, New Mexico. He moved to Andrews in 1971.
He loved to ride his bicycle and he liked to tinker with al kinds of things. He loved people and was a friend to all.

He is survived by his wife Tonya Robertson of Andrews; His mother Josefa Saldana of Andrews; three brothers, Esteban Saldana, Alejo Saldana, and Jesus Jose Saldana all of Andrews; four sisters, maria Salerno, Anita Saldana, and Francisca Madrilez all of Andrews, and Susy Rushing of Kingsville, Texas.

Services for Ina Lora Aldridge 98 of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. officiating will be Tom Keyes and Kevin Bullard. Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday at Rochester Cemetery at Rochester, Texas. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Ina passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews. She was born on July 6, 1910 in Eastland, Texas. To Jessie Van and Tommie Duncan. She married Aron Lofton "Luke" Aldridge on April 13, 1934 in Haskell, Texas.
Ina was a homemaker and had lived in Littlefield, Texas for 51 years before moving to Andrews. She was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ. Ina was preceded in death by her husband Aron Lofton Aldridge and a son James Ray Aldridge.

Survivors insclude a daughter; Margaret and son -in-law Donnie Rogers, Andrews, four grandsons; Jerry and wife Jo Ann Rogers, Enid OK, Perry and wife Latricia Rogers, O'Brien, TX, Monty and wife Cathy Rogers, Andrews Stephen and wife Linda Rogers, Benbrooke, TX, three sisters; Johnnie Carlise, Lubbock, Birdie Hathcoat, Winnsboro, Naomi Creel, Goliad, twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Horace Day, 84, of Andrews passed away Saturday September 13, 2008 at Regency Hospital in Odessa.

Funeral services are 2:00 PM Monday September 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Mr. Day was born February 23, 1924 in Bowie County, Texas. He married Doris June Hungerford, July 10, 1948 in Brownfield. They lived in Andrews three different time and moved back the last time in 1993 from Odessa.
He loved to fish and garden and spend time with his family.
He was a driller for West Texas Exploration.

He was preceded in death by, his daughter, Betty McBeth in 1998, six brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by, his wife Doris Day of Andrews; a son, Randy Day of Andrews; Grandchildren, Don McBeth and his wife Kathy and their children Tye, Wyatt and Kayelynn of Hobbs, NM; Christy Hallum and husband Chad and their children, Krislyn and Karlee of Seminole; one brother C.W. "Mutt" Day of Odessa; Three sisters, Bertha Marsh of Brownfield; Ruby Groves of Brownfield and Wanda Linderman of Tatum, NM.

Graveside services for Marcella Rogers Cure will be conducted on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Andrews Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Andrews Church of Christ. She died on September 12, 2008 at Sweet Home Lodge in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Cure was born on December 13, 1918 in Medicine Mound, Texas to Welcome and Maude Rogers. The first in her family to receive a college degree, Marcella was a graduate of Abilene Christian College as well as Quanah High School. She married Louie A. Cure on October 16, 1938. As a World War II wife, she worked across America from Boston to San Francisco. Marcella and Louie moved to Andrews in the summer of 1957. Marcella was the Director of Finance and City Secretary for the City of Andrews until her retirement in 1984. Marcella also served as the acting City Manager for 18 months during the late 50's. Marcella and Louie received the Citizen of the Year from the Andrews Chamber of Commerce in 1984. Mopa, a name created by her baby sister, was an immaculate dresser, good boss, award winning manager of municipal finance, pretty woman, keen judge of character, tough negotiator, world traveler, bridge master and loving grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband on April 13, 1992 as well as her parents. She is survived by her son Louie Michael Cure and wife Betty, her daughter Susan Cure Bode and husband Bill, grandchildren LuAron Cure McCormack and husband Kevan, Michael Cade Cure, Keri Logen Cure, Kirsten Bode Niederhofer and husband Blake, and sister Ruth Rogers McLennan. Mrs. Cure was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ. Services will be conducted by McNett Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Andrews County Library.

Services for Gabriel Valenzuela 69 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Gabriel passed away in Andrews Saturday evening, September 6, 2008 at Permina Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1939 in El Mulato Chihuahua, Mexico. He worked for a well servicing company before retirement.

Survivors include, son; Cruze Ortega, Carlsbad, NM, brothers; Manuel Valenzuela and Pedro Valenzuela both of Andrews, sisters; Dominga Salcido and Maria De Jesus Garcia both of Andrews and three grandchildren.

Larry Clayton Fulwider, 57, of Midland, (formerly of Andrews), passed away August 29, 2008 at a hospital in Zion, Illinois.

Funeral services are 2:00 PM Friday September 5, 2008, at McKinney Acres Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Ted Short will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Larry was born April 26, 1951 in Andrews. He married De Lynda Sharon Nelson April 6, 1971 in Andrews. He worked as a plant mamager for Nalco. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking trips to Lake Brownwood. He also loved golf and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Larry is survived by, his wife; De Lynda Fulwider of Midland, two sons; Steve and his wife Laurie of Midland, Terry and his wife April of Midland, his mother and stepfather; Felix and Lola Haler, two brothers; Gary Fulwider of Farmington, NM and Randy Fulwider of Andrews, three grandchildren; McKinzee Fulwider, Gabe Fulwider and Avery Fulwider.

Pedro Madrilez, 59, of Andrews passed away Wednesday August 27, 2008 at his home in Andrews.

A memorial services will be held 5:00 PM Friday August 29, 2008 at Filadelphia Assembly of God Church in Andrews. Rev. Samuel Emilliano and Efrin Urquidez will officiate.

Pedro was born November 5, 1948 in Matamoros, Mexico. He married Francisca Saldana October 8, 1973 in Ojinaga, Mexico they moved to Andrews the same year. He worked for Kirby West for many years, and loved working with all of his co-workers there.
He loved to spend time with his family, and grandchildren. His number one hobby was cock fighting.

he is survived byhis wife Francisca Madrilez of Andrews; three sons - Pedro Madrilez, Jr. of Juarez, Mexico; Rudy Madrilez, and Ricky Madrilez both of Andrews;two daughters - Becky Madrilez and Melissa Morgan both of Andrews, four brothers - Juan , Roberto, Martin, and Carlos Madrilez all of Juarez, Mexico; four sisters - Paulina Madrigal; Adela, Rosa, and Emidia Madrilez all of Juarez, Mexico.

Stephen (Steve) Farrar, 57, of Andrews passed away Thursday August 21, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday August 25, 2008 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews. Rev. Rick Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Steve was born December 2, 1950 in Spokane, Washington. He married Belinda Badger October 21, 1972 in Snyder, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1974. Steve worked as a Down Hole Consultant and tool operator for the oil industry. He loved music, motorcycles and baseball. He enjoyed keeping fit and working out. Steve spent much of his childhood in Germany and attended elementary school there.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Lily Farrar, and a sister Yvonne Allan.

Steve is survived by: his wife; Belinda Farrar of Andrews, two daughters; Adriane Williams of Denver City, Sarah Martinez of Andrews, two sons; Nick Farrar, and Nathan farrar both of Andrews, two sisters; Susan Hall of Evant, Texas, Jean Farrar of Burnett, Texas and four grandchildren.

James (Jimmy) Wilson passed away Wednesday August 20, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital in Big Spring.
A Memorial service will be 10:00 AM Saturday August 23, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Jimmy was born May 14, 1935 to H.T. and Wilma Wilson in Andrews. He lived most of his life in Andrews and worked for the Andrews County Parks Department for 40 years. He served his country in the Army Corps of Engineers (Spec4) on two separate tours of duty.
he was a member of the Big Spring Prospectors club, Texas Pecan Association and the Texas Rifle Association. Going to the family deer hunt each year was one of his favorite times of enjoyment.
Jimmy was preceded in death by, his father and mother and a brother H.T. Wilson, Jr.
He is survived by broythers - Jerald and wife Linda Wilson of BigSpring, William and wife Joyce Wilson of Levelland, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Honorary Pallbearers will be employees past and present of the Andrews County Parks Department.
The family suggest the memorial be sent to the Lubbock Christians Childrens Home or the Andrews Church of Christ.

Services for David Sanders 44 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Thusday, August 21, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

David passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews. He was born on February 13, 1964 in Neenah, Wisconsin. He married Alyson Tolson on April 17, 2004 in Andrews. David was director of utilities for the City of Andrews, and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include, wife Alyson Sanders, Andrews, daughters; Cortni Sanders, Brittni Sanders and Olivia Sanders all of Andrews, a son; Trent Ward, Andrews, brother; George "Rusty" Sanders, Granite, OK and a grand son.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening at McNett Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Services for Sue Crow Cauttrell 79 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Short officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Sue passed away at her home in Andrews Saturday evening, August 16, 2008. Sue was born in Andrews County on May 12, 1929. She married Dan Crow on January 10, 1946 in Hobbs, NM. Dan preceded her in death on April 21, 1989. Sue then married Fred Cautrell in Odessa on December 2, 1997.
Fred preceded her in death on January 23, 2001.

Before retirement, Sue worked as a clerk for a pawn shop and also worked for the Andrews County News. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survivors include, sons; Dan Crow, Caldwell, Martin and wife Toni Crow, Waco, daughter; Janis and husband Bill Martin, El Paso, sisters; Yvonnie Scheller, Denver, Co., Johnnie and husband Bill Suggs, Eastland and three grandchildren; Dan and wife Melody Crow, Lindsey Crow, Staci and husband Alex Herbold.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the building fund at Grace Baptist Church, Andrews Senior Center, West Texas Food Bank or your favorite charity.

Services for David Hernandez, Sr. 69 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM Monday, in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
David passed away at his home in Andrews Sunday, August 10, 2008. He was born on April 6, 1939 in Alpine, Texas. David was a truck driver before retirement and was a Catholic.

Survivors include, son: David Hernandez, Jr., Andrews, daughter; Barbara Hudgens, Andrews, brothers; Edward Hernandez, El Paso, Manuel Hernandez, Fr. Stockton, sisters; Josephina Valenzuela, Alpine, Ida Gutierrez, Midland, and Sister Cecilia Hernandez, Africa, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services for Jonathan Mark Moore, Jr. infant son of Jonathan Moore, Sr. and Christi Sawyer, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Northcrest Baptist Church with Dan Galloway officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Jonathan passed away in Odessa, Friday, August 8, 2008.

Survivors include, parents Jonathan and Christi, Andrews, brothers; James Weldon Sawyer, Jason Mark Moore, both of Andrews, grandparents; Carol Reighter and Jerry Roth, both of Dallas, Kevin Moore, Andrews, Ken and Joretta Woods, Palestine, great grand parents; Frances Sawyer, Andrews, Rick and Rita Reighter, Mesquite, Jean and Don Woods, Bryan.

Services for Houston Griffin 81 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Northcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Harvey Enrique officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direcstion of McNett Funeral Home.

Houston passed away in Andrews Wednesday, August 6, 2008. He was born on September 22, 1926 in Aspermont, Texas. Houston was a derrick man for Noble drilling before retirement. He served in the Navy in WW II.

Survivors include, sons; Bo Griffin, Andrews, Rickey Griffin, Andrews, daughter; Marsha Jones, Andrews, brother; Jimmy Griffin, Mexico, sisters; Waldine Stephenson, Carbon, TX, Juline Perkins, Eastland, TX, Juldine Singleton, Ft. Worth, TX, Florene Emmert , Talihina, OK, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Services for Jada Faye Clevenger 87 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Donnell officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Jada passed away in Odessa, Texas Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was born on April 28, 1921 in Mitchell County, Texas. She married Clyde J. Clevenger on April 20, 1940 in Mitchell County, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1951 from Loco Hills, NM. Jada was a member of the First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde on November 14, 1999 also her son Jay Clevenger on June 22, 2003 and a brother; Hollis Mize and a sister; Florene Lipham.

Survivors include, son; Charles Clevenger, Andrews, daughter; Janice Matthews, Andrews, brother; L.C. Mize, Colorado City, Texas, eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

Services for Mary C. Turnage 73 of Midland will be graveside 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Andrews West Cemetery. Dr. Jeff Donnell will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Mary passed away in Midland, Monday August 4, 2008. She was born on September 7, 1934 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She married Bobby Wade Turnage on September 4, 1953. Bobby preceded her in death on March 27, 1983. They had moved to Andrews in 1953. Mary was an office manager for Johnny Smith Ford in Andrews from 1966 to 1977. She moved to Dallas and was office manager for a Cosmetology Career Center for 10 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star - Friendship Chapter 1008, she was initiated December 7, 1964. Mary moved to Midland from Dallas in 2008. Mary was preceded in death by a brother; Robert Eneff and two sisters; Peggy Fuller and Linda K. Bartow.

Survivors include, sons; Michael E. Turnage, Midland, Thomas A. Turnage, Dallas and John W. Turnage, Plano, sister; Wanda Bartow, Farmers Banch, TX, three grandchildren, Thomas Turnage, Joseph Turnage and Conor Turnage.

Geneva Haley, 79, of Andrews passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at her home in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday August 6, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Geneva was born May 2, 1929 in Bell County, Texas. Her family moved to Andrews in the early 1930's. She married Alva Curley Haley September 4, 1948 in Andrews. She was a member of First Baptist CHurch in Andrews. Geneva enjoyed traveling and RVing with her husband. and she loved to shop.

She was preceded in death by her husband Curley Haley and one grandson, A.J. Yount.

She is survived by: two sons - Ronals Haley and his wife Christina of Lewisville; David Haley and wife Glora Ann of Edinburg; two daughters - Kathy Rekow and husband Dale of Springtown; and Sandra Yount of Andrews; one brother Donnell Hitch and wife Bonnie of Andrews; one sister - La Dean Warren and husband Jerry of Midland, ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

William Edward "Bill" Tom, 53, of Andrews passed away Friday August 1, 2008 at his home in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor Mary Breden, of Andrews Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Bill was born January 15, 1955 in Odessa. He was a lifelong resident of Andrews. He married Wilma Howell August 3, 1985 in Odessa. Bill was the president of Kinney Inc., owner od Tom Cattel Company, Triple T Water Station and Tom Properties. He served on the Board of directors for the National Bank of Andrews, past trustee of the Andrews Independent School District. He also served on the Soil Conservation board. Bill loved Ranching and roping as well as wieght lifting, ridding his bicycle and running.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George Ellison "Snuffy" Tom III, in 1991, and his father George Ellison "Sonny" Tom, II in 2004.

He is survived by - His wife Wilma Tom of Andrews; His Mother - Billie Tom of Andrews one daughter - Courtney Tom of Stephenville, and one son - Chris Tom of Andrews.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Andrews Education Foundation.

Lillian Christopher, 85 of Midland, died Friday, July 25, 2008. She was born June 19, 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia. On April 20, 1940 Lillian L. Harrison married Calvin B. Christopher in Great Falls, South Carolina. They moved west in 1953. She was faithful to God and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years and one borther Donald Harrison.

She is survived by her sons; Ted Christopher of Joshua, Texas, Roger Christopher of Midland, a sister; Mary Bailey of Lancaster, South Carolina, a brother Henry Harrison of Great Falls, South Carolina, four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, twelve step-great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and one step-great great grandchild.

The family will receive friends at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews, Sunday July 27, 2008 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM at First Assembly of God , 100 West Wadley Ave in Midland, Texas with Reverend Mike Hanks and Reverand Chris Wray officiating. Interment will be at Holly Hills Cemetery in Granbury, Texas at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home, Andrews, Texas.

Dimple Franklin, 79, of Andrews passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Hospice House in Odessa.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 28, 2008 at Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett. Pastor Dean Williamsonwill officiate.

Dimple was born December 28, 1928 in Kaufman County, Texas.

She was a long time resident of Andrews. She loved to sew and do any of needle work. She was an accomplished guitar and mandolin player and played in a blue grass band with her family in her younger years. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, and her Grandchildren were the sparkle in her eye.

Dimple is survived by:three daughters - Christine VanCleave of Midland; Nancy Pendleton of Andrews and Joyce Boren of Andrews. one brother - Jeff Woods of Andrews, one sister - Pearl Cain of Odessa; Eight grandchildren and Nine great grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to Home Hospice.

Richard C. Perkins 69 of Andrews passed away in Andrews at Permian Regional Medical Center Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Richard was born on January 4, 1939 in Englewood, CO. He married Georgia Eaves on March 26, 1960 in Alahambra, CA. Richard was a retired machinist.

Survivors include, wife, Georgia Perkins, Andrews, daughters; Julia Biddy, Odessa, Georgenna Curtis, Weatherford, son; Richie Perkins, Andrews, brothers; Johnny Perkins, Ellis Wilson and step-father; Elmer Wilson all of Yucca Valley, CA, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Payton Cook, 6 day old infant son of Zane Cook and Brittany Rubio, of Andrews passed away Sunday July 20, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services are pending.

Juan De Dios "Johnny" Lopez, 66, of Andrews pass away Friday July 18, 2008, in a Lubbock hospital.

A Rosary will be held at 7:00 Tuesday July 22, 2008 at McNett Funeral home Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Father Joey Faylona will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Johnny was born March 8, 1942 in Sanderson. he served in the US Army, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He worked as a salesman for Andrews Lumber for over 30 Years. He Loved the Dallas Cowboys. Johnny loved to sing and listen to music. He loved to his granddaughters softball games and the Andrews Mustang football games.

Johnny is survived by two daughters - Stacey Lynn Royal and husband Vincent of Andrews; Maribel Rebecca Zamora and husband Orlando of Andrews; for brothers - Arturo Lopez and wife Amelia of Lubbock; Jorge F. Lopez of San Angelo, Oscar F. Lopez of Midland, Jesus R. Lopez, Jr. of Andrews; two sisters - Berta Lopez of Andrews and Maria Elana Thrasher and husband Larry of Tyler; and Nine Grandchildren.

Nina Ballard, 90, of Hobbs passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Hobbs Heathcare Center.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday July 19, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Pastor Dean Shropshire of Hobbs will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemtery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Nina was born January 8, 1918 in Whitsboro, Oklahoma She married Finis Ewing Ballard February 4, 1961 in Carlsbad, NM. He preceded her in death December 4, 1983.

She was a longtime resident of Andrews.

She is survived by: Two Daughters - Noleane Hoopes of Hobbs, NM and Cami McCurdy of Midland; Three sons - Jimmy Thompson of Carlsbad, NM; Jack Thompson of Garland, Texas and Jerry Thompson of San Antonio, Texas; Fourteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chris Andrews, Clint, Robby and Michael Thompson, Chris and Danny Terrell.

Cleone Colvin, 91, of Andrews passed away Thursday July 17, 2008 at her home in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. H.A. Hanks will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Mrs. Colvin was born February 15, 1917 in Stephenville, Texas. She married Raymond E. Colvin February 29, 1944 in Shreveport, LA.
They moved to Andrews from Midland in 1948. Mrs. Colvin was a school teacher for forty-four years and she retired in 1987.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday school for many years. She loved to garden and was a member of the Ocotillo Garden Club. She loved to play the piano and sing hymns. After she retired she published a cookbook, A+ in Cooking.
She was a member and past local chapter president of the NEA.
Mrs. Colvin loved people and loved to study her Bible.

She was preceded in death by, her husband Raymond in 1997, brothers Clint and Edgar Fields, Sisters, Ruth Spencer, Edna Jones, Nela Allison, and Cora Davies.

She is survived by: two daughters - Lana Jane Albers of Richardson, Texas; and Donna Sue Lambert of Cedar Park, Texas; one sister - Jenny Lois Pack of Stephenville; Five grandchildren and Six great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her care givers, Isela Hill, Eva Velasquez, Pat and John Toush and all the wonderful people at Home Hospice in Andrews.

Armando Garcia, 75, of Andrews passed away July 16, 2008 at University Medical Center in Lubbock.

A Rosary will be 7:00 PM Thursday July 17, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 Friday July 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Father Joey Faylona will officiate.

Mr. Garcia was born August 26, 1932 in Ojinaga, Mexico. h was a long time resident of Andrews. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing pool and poker.
He married Celestina Marquez March 7, 1953 in Ojinaga.

He is survived by: His wife Celestina Garcia of Andrews; Three sons - Luis Garcia of Andrews; Hector Garcia of Midland, Cecil Garcia of Dallas; Three daughters - Erolinda Garcia of Andrews; Juana Reyes of San Antonio, Marivell Saenz of Andrews; Five sisters - Romelia Gomez of New Mexico; Manuela Tavarez of Odessa; Socorro Carrasco, Celia Lara, and Amparo Salcido all of Midland; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Pauline Barnes, 88, of Whitehouse, Texas Formerly of Andrews, passed away at her home in Whitehouse, July 16, 2008.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday July 21, 2008 at Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Melton of Andrews will officiate.

Pauline was born November 11, 1919 in Jack COunty, Texas. She married Lenard Barnes October 1, 1938 in Boswell, Oklahoma.
he preceded her in death July 20, 1980.
They moved to Andrews in 1948.
She loved to work word puzzels and play solitare. She love to watch all the different Judges Shows on TV as well as the Price is Right. She was a good christian woman and she loved to eat sweets.

She is survived by Three sons = john J.C. Barnes, and Roger Barnes both of Andrews and Loyd Barnes of Whitehouse; Two daughters - Thelma McKee of Odessa; and Linda Patterson of Andrews; one brother - Robert Nelson of Carthage, Texas, and one sister - Gracie Roberts of Arlington; eight-teen grandchildren, fourty-eight great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.

Myrta Nichols, 99, of Andrews passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday July 17, 2008 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Big Spring, Texas. The family will officiate. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Mrs. Nichols was born October 17, 1908 in Dickens County, Texas. She married Oliver Nichols October 7, 1931, in Lovington, NM. She lived in or around big spring for many years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Elbow, Texas and she taught Sunday School there as well.
She enjoyed painting with oils and water color. She loved to grow flowers and she beloved that if you could;t say something nice, you shouldn't say anything.

She was preceded in death by her Husband Oliver in November of 1975; her brother Russell Smith in the early 1930's and her grandson, Kevin Jackson.

She is survived by daughter - Charlotte Jackson of Andrews; three sons - Oliver "Buddy" Nichols, Jr. of Big Spring; Dick Charles Nichols of Big Spring, Jerry Paul Nichols of Seminole, and Lonnie Carl Nichols of Big Spring. Eleven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Leslie Jimenez, 17, of Andrews passed away July 12, 2008 in Denver City, Texas.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday July 17, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Leslie Gregory of Cran will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Leslie was born October 5, 1990 in Andrews. She was a student at Andrews High School where She was a member of the Spanish Club. She worked at Sonic Drive In in Andrews and she loved to bring home stray cats and she loved cats and dogs. She was also a member of Upward Bound in Odessa.

She is survived by her Guardians - Jose and Darla Jimenez of Andrews; Mother Blanca Jimenez, Father Domingo Bejarano, Sisters Kristina Garcia of Odessa; Edit Bejarano, Anahi Bejarano and Ruby Bejarano all of Midland, and one brother - Isaac Bejarano of Midland; Grandmother - Teresa Jimenez of Andrews.

Services for Victoria Mora 61 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Templo La Nueva Jerusalem Church with Rev. Ysai Garcia officiating. A prayer service will be at the church Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Victoria passed away at her home in Andrews, Saturday, July 12, 2008. She was born on July 4, 1947 in El Mulato Chih, Mexico.
She married Jose S. Mora in Mexico. She was a homemaker and a member of the Templo La Nueva Jerusalem Church. Her husband Jose preceded her in death in 2006. Also preceding her in death was a brother Rodrigo Morales and a sister Esther Heredia.

Survivors include, sons; Jose Mora, Jr., Midland, Jeremy Mora, Odessa, daughters; Josephina Tavarez, Odessa, Maribel Mora,
Belinda Luna, Melinda Lopez, Linda Estrada and Rosemary Mora all of Andrews, brother; Lorenzo Morales, Midland, sisters; Alicia Morales and Celestina Mosrales both of Mexico, Bertha Marquez, Odessa, eighteen grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild.

Services for Jose Heredia 75 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. A Rosary service will be held in McNett Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 7:00 PM. Burial will follow the funeral mass at Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Jose passed away at his home in Andrews Friday evening, July 11, 2008. He was born on August 24, 1932 in Mulato Jinaga, Chih, Mexico. He married Sonorina Hernandez on September 8, 1956 in Mulato. Jose was a farmer and a Catholic.

Survivors include, wife; Sonorina, Andrews, son; Manuel Heredia, Mexico, daughters; Romelia Gonzalez, Port La Vaca, Texas, Teresa Flores, Andrews, Lorana Armendariz, Mexico, Bertha Socorro, Mexico, sisters; Manuela Barreto, Odessa, Maria Heredia, Mexico, fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services for Quata Coley 83 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 14, 2008 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Rick Doyle will officiate. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Quata passed away in Odessa Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was born on September 8, 1924 in Hico, Texas to Willie and Florence Simons Boatright. Quata married Joseph M. Coley on December 22, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA. She was a telephone operator for Contel telephone company for over 20 years. Quata was a member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church and active with the "Pink Ladies" hospital auxiliary for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father Dewey Wright, her husband Joseph Coley in 1961, a son Pat Coley in 1999 and a daughter Marla Frazier in 1991.

Survivors include, daughters; Debra Gall, Lewisville, Texas and Dawn Lloyd, Ogden, Utah, ten grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the funeral home.

Bill C. Rogers 80 of Midland passed away in Midland Monday, July 7, 2008. Bill and his wife Lil moved to Midland three months ago, they lived in Andrews for 57 years before their recent move.

Visitation will be at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 11, 2008 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews with Rev. Rick Doyle officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Bill was born on July 19, 1927 in Smith County, Mississippi, his parents was John and Evla Clark Rogers. He was a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi. Bill loved his family and his country, he served in the Army during WWII from 1944 through 1946. Bill married Lillian "Lil" Taylor on September 5, 1948 in Decatur, Mississippi. They made their home in Andrews where Bill was employed with Amoco for 31 years, he retired as district foreman in 1986.

Suvivors include his wife; Lil Rogers, Midland, son; Charles and his wife Wynon Rogers, Midland, daughters; Sara and husband Steve Rose, Plano, Texas, Melinda and husband Brad Young, Andrews, brothers; John and wife Jeanne Rogers, Brandon, Mississippi, Jim and wife LaDonne Rogers, Independence, Missouri, eight grandchildren; Julie and husband Major Matt Good, USMC, Sara and husband Thom Henley, Adrianne and husband Ryan Schwanke, Troy and wife Amber Robertson, Rachael and husband Josh Maddin, Staff Sergeant Joseph Young, Kelli Climie and Taylor Rogers, seven great-grandchildren; Jacob Good, Chad Good, Josiah Good, Kayla Schwanke, Kenya Schwanke, Mada Lyn Climie and Willam Robertson.

Memorial may be made to: Means Memorial United Methodist Church, 311 NE 2nd, Andrews, TX 79714 or to: Methodist Childrens Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, TX 76708.

Louise Duley, 83, of Andrews passed away Saturday July 5, 2008 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday July 8, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Louise was born February 8, 1925 in Erath County, Texas. She moved to Andrews in 1953 from Seminole. She worked as a waitress at the Main 66 Cafe for many years.
She loved to quilt, and work jig saw puzzles. She also loved to play 42 and Skip-Bo.

She was precede in death by her parents and five brothers.

She is survived by, two sons; Hermon Ray Williams of Burnet, Jessie Williams of Odessa, three daughters; Yvonne Thornburg, Brenda Terry and Teresa Blakeney all of Andrews, twelve grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren.

Wanda "Bobbie" Jones, 64, of Andrews passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Andrews Church of Christ. Rev. Bennie Anderson of Canyon, Texas and Kevin Bullard Pastor, Andrews Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Wanda was born June 24, 1944 in Brownwood. She moved to Andrews in 1956. She graduated Andrews High School in 1962 in the first class to be desegregated. She married Will Jimmy Jones January 14, 1965 in Andrews.
She worked as a Nurse at Permian General Hospital for over thirty years.
Wanda was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ for over thirty years. She was a woman of great faith and she loved to read her bible.
Wanda loved to cook and was a great cake baker. She enjoyed bowling in earlier years. She loved her grandchildren and she loved to take shopping trips to Wal-Mart.

She was preceded in death by, her husband Will "W.J." Jones in 2005; her mother Cecil Mae Jones; Grandparents, Lucille Hughes and Ed Simpson.

She is survived by: four daughters - Trina Jones of Dallas; Charlotte Jones of Louisville; Paula Jones and Paulette Anderson both of Canyon; one brother - Lewis Edward Simpson of Crane; two sisters - Joyce Lagloria Lindsey of Samaria, Texas; Shirley Jean Simpson of River Side, California, and three grandchildren, Will, Maya and B.J..

Services for Boyd J. Neighbors Sr., 84 of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 30, 2008 in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Donnell officiating. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Boyd passed away in Andrews, Thursday, June 26, 2008. He was born on June 4, 1924 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Boyd married Evelyn Avon Fisher on December 21, 1942 in Ada, Oklahoma. Boyd served in the Army in WW II, he worked for Amoco for 38 years as a technician / operator retiring in 1984. Boyd was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include, wife Avon, Andrews, sons; Buddy Neighbors and David Neighbors both of Andrews, Danny Neighbors, Midland, daughters; Boydette Martin, Round Rock, Texas and Becky Beach, Lubbock, Texas, sister; Wanda Haskins, Stillwater, Oklahoma, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Levi Dominic Ellis, infant son of Keegan and Khrystyne Ellis of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away in Sweetwater Thursday, June 26, 2008. Private services will be held. A reception of friends and family will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Servivors include, parents; Keegan and Khrystyne Ellis, Sweetwater, Texas; paternal grandparents; Vicki Ellis and Brian Gonzales, Andrews, Rick and Susan Ellis, Andrews, maternal grandparents; J.R. and Sera Rodriguez, Andrews, paternal great-grandparents; Preston and Sharon Starks, Andrews, Leon and Faye Ellis, Hobbs, NM, maternal great grandparents; Susie Jaquez, Andrews and Augustina Rodriguez, Eldorado, TX.

Norma Vamndiver, 80, of Andrews passed away, Monday June 23, 2008 at Hospice House in Odessa.

Funeral services will be 10:00 Am Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Glenn Hammock will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Norma was born September 10, 1927 in Kenvro, Kansas. She married Herman Vandiver April 16, 1971 in Lovington, NM.

She Worked a an ICU Unit Clerk at Permian Regional Medical Center for over 10 years.
She attended House of Mercy Ministries in Andrews. She loved her kids and grandkids. She loved to dance and crochet and she loved to "Go", and she made sure everyone would have fun on thier trips, She belived you could rest when you got home. Three words that would describe Norma the best are, Brave, Graceful and Careing.

She was preceded in death by, her parents, Davis and Rosa Young; son, Tommy Norberg, and brothers, Charles Buddy Young, Forrest Sonny Young and Donald Young, and sister Sharon Young in 1941.

She is survived by: Husband Herman Vandiver of Andrews; Two Daughters - Teresa Young, of Lubbock, Cindy Richardson of Bellville; one son - Michael Norberg of Morrilton, Arkansas; One brother - Leslie Young of San Diego, and two sisters - Lorene Stone of McAllen, Texas and Mamie Pickens of California; four grandchildren - Jeffrey Young, Scott and Kyle Richardson, and Stephanie Norberg. and 3 great grandchildren.

Services for Pollie Renfro 76 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with minister John Snider officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Pollie passed away in Odessa, Friday, June 20, 2008. She was born on January 26, 1932 in O'Donnell, Texas. She married Leonard Renfro on September 4, 1948 in Tahoka, Texas. Pollie was a receptionist for Andrews Medical & Surgical Clinic, she also worked at Glorietta Elementary School in the cafeteria for 10 years and drove a school bus. She was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ. Pollie was preceded in death by her husband Leonard in 1985. She was also preceded in death by daughters; Billie Kane in 1999 and Patsy Krachla in 1989, a grandson Robert Krachla in 1995.

She is sruvived by, sons; Ray Renfro, Odessa, Texas and Bobby Renfro, Midland, Texas, sisters; Lola Webb, Hillsboro, Texas, Hattie Evans, Tyler, Texas, Ollie Pendleton, Seminole, Texas, Ilene McMillan, O'Donnell, Texas and Cal Massey, O'Donnell, Texas and six grandchildren.

Clay Marquez Garcia, 50, of Jaurez, Mexico, formerly of Andrews passed away Tuesday June 17, 2008 in Jaurez.

Rosary will be 7:00 Pm Friday at McNett Funeral Home Cahpel in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Saturday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Father Joey Faylona will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.

Mr. Garcia was born July 14, 1957 in Ojinaga, Mexico. He grew up in Andrews and Odessa and lived in Denver for many years before moving to Jaurez.
He lived life day by day and loved his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by: his wife - Blanca Zuniga of Jaurez; Two sons - Clay Garcia, Jr; Marcos Garcia both of Denver, Colorado; one daughter - Yesenia Garcia also of Denver; Three brothers Luis Garcia of Andrews; Hector Garcia of Midland and Cecil Garcia of Dallas; Three sisters - Erolinda Garcia of Andrews; Juana Reyes of San Antonio; and Mary Vel Saenz of Andrews; his parents - Armando and Celestina Garcia of Andrews; and 10 grandchildren.

Felipa "Phillys" Ortega De La Paz, 66 of Andrews passed away Monday June 16, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Isodor Garcia will officiate. A private family graveside service will follow in Andrews North Cemetery, under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Felipa was born February 5, 1942 in Studybut, Texas. She married Miguel DeLaPaz, October 30, 1959 in Marathon, Texas.

They moved to Andrews in 1965 from Midland. She was a devoted member of La Nueva Jerusalem Church in Andrews. She was a private care giver for many years. She loved taking care of people and she loved to travel.

She is survived by: her husband - Miguel DeLaPaz, Sr. of Andrews; Three daughters - Lourdes Bueno, of Healdton, Oklahoma; Anna Belle Figueroa of Andrews; Crusclia Davis of Holcomb, Kansas; Two Sons - Miguel De La Paz, of Andrews and Ruben De La Paz of Denver City; Two brothers - Francisco Ortega of Marathon; and Aponilar Ortega, of Andrews; Three sisters - Rosa Gomez of Pecos, Texas; Anita Agular of Murchison, Texas and Ernestina Henderson of Buta, Texas; Thirteen grandchildren and twelve Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer society.

Lillie M. Harris, 94, of Andrews passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kevin Covington, Pastor of Second Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Lillie was born February 9, 1914 in Pushmahata County, Oklahoma. She moved to Andrews in 1923. She married Floyd B. Harris, June 13, 1934 in Brownfield, Texas.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Andrews. She enjoyed Camping and traveling in their Motor Home. She loved to fish and dance.
She also loved her pet Parrot.

She is survived by: one brother - W.S. "Chuck" McKinney of Andrews and many Nieces and Nephews.

Pallbearers will be, Ted Paige, J.W. Harris, Lee Niblet, Jason McKinney, J.V. McKinney and Steve Swan.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Nathan Snyder, Richard Snyder, and Burt Snyder.

Memorial services for W.D. Brannan 82 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, June16, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Mary Breden, pastor of Andrews Presbyterian Church officiating. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

W.D. passed away in Andrews Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born on July 2, 1925 in Haskel, Texas. He married Zola Faye Hodges on July 3, 1948 in Stratford, Texas. W.D. seved in W.W. II with the Air Force, he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Andrews. W.D. owned and operated W.D. Brannan and Sons Crop Dusting for 30 years in Stratford. His wife Zola preceded him in death on June 22, 2002.

Survivors include, son; Matt Brannan, Andrews, brother; Ira Lee Brannan, Andrews, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Services for Taylor Paige Miller( 14 month old daughter of Ryan and Jennifer Miller) will be in the First Baptist Church in Andrews, Texas at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 2008. Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Taylor passed away in John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland Friday, June 13, 2008 after a lenghty illness. She was born on April 7, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Survivors include, parents; Ryan and Jennifer Miller, Ft. Mead, Maryland, twin brother; Christopher, Ft. Mead, Maryland, grandparents; Harvey and Susan Wetzel, Andrews, Tara Fuller, Austin, Texas, Elden Miller, McCamey, Texas, great grandparents; Ken and Roma Miller Suncity, Texas and Lahoma Nixon, Andrews.

Memorials may be sent to: Johns Hopkins Children's Center PICU, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201 Attn: Claire Beers, in memory of Taylor Miller, or caringbridge.org.

Services for Richard C. "Boe" Rasco, 78 of Andrews, will be 11:00 AM, MST, Saturday June 14, 2008 Graveside at George Coe Cemetery at Glencoe, New Mexico with Rev. Randy Widner officiating. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home, Andrews, Texas.

Boe passed away in Andrews on Tuesday June 10, 2008. He was born on March 31, 1930 at Spur, Texas. Boe married Ruth Perry on May 22, 1955 in Dell City, Texas. He served as post master in Dell City for over 25 years and also farmed.

Survivors include, wife Ruth, Andrews, Texas, sons; Clarence Rasco, Andrews and Euel E. Ross, Glencoe, New Mexico, daughter; Mayme Regan, Glencoe, New Mexico, sister; Vestal Martin, Abilene, Texas, ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

Services for James "J.B." Gross 84 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2008 at Second Baptist Church with Leslie Gross, Jr. and Rev. Kevin Covington, pastor of Second Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under ther direction of McNett Funeral Home.

J.B. passed away in Big Spring, Texas Friday morning, May 30, 2008. He was born on February 1, 1924 in Paduchah, Texas. J.B. served in the Army Air Corps in W.W. II. He was a welder for the state of Alaska for many years before retirement. He maried Helen Mable Works on July 25, 1968 in Anchorage, Alaska. Helen preceded J.B. in death on September 19, 2002.

Survivors include, sons; Don Gross and wife Patrena, Crane, Texas and Dale Gross and wife Ann, Andrews, Texas, sister; Evelyn Bonham, Kermit, Texas, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Winnifred "Winnie" Reed, 87, of Andrews passed away Saturday May 24, 2008 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.

Funeral services will be 2:00 Tuesday at Meams Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews. Pastor Rick Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Winnie was born June 28, 1920 iin Victoria, Texas to Samuel and Martha Ray. The family moved to Andrews County when she was seven years old. They lived in a dugout on the Baker Ranch until they moved into town. She resided in Andrews the rest of her life. She married James C. Reed on April 19, 1936 in Odessa, Texas. They were married 57 years before he proceded her in death in 1992. They were loving parents to Anita, Patsy and Jim.
She loved West Texas. She was an accomplished artist, an active member and voluntee of the Andrews Senior Center. She was an eighty year member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church.

She was also preceded in death by: her parents, one brother, Sam Ray, two sisters, Martha Ethel Ray and Elinor Simmons and one grandson Charles C. Nichols.

She is survived by: One son - Jim Reed of Denver, Colorado; tow daughters - Anita Nichols, and Patsy and husband Henry Cook all of Andrews; Four grandsons and thier wives - Curtis and Diane Nichols of Bradenton, Florida; Todd and Shawn Cook of Andrews Tommy and DeeAnn Cook of Andrews and Danny and his fiancee Julie of Allen, Texas; Three great grandsons - Wacey, Jaylon and Caleb cook all of Andrews; Three great granddaughters - Kristen Nichols of Bradenton, Fl; Chalsea Pollard and husband Clayton of Andrews; Kellianne Shell of Allen; one sister - Margie Jackson of Odessa, and a host of nices and nephews.

She was a wounderful lady and will be greatly missed.

Services for George McDaniel 79 of Plano, Texas, formerly of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 26, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews.
Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
George was born on May 13, 1929. He served in the in the Navy and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He married Jerry McFarland Piper on November 21, 1992 in Andrews.
Jerry preceded him in death on January 28, 2007

Survivors include, sons; Mike McDaniel, Louisville, Texas, Chuck McDaniel, Dallas, Texas, Dick McDaniel, Arlington, Texas, John McDaniel, Plano, Texas Step-daughters; Pam Fisher and Peggy Stavinoha, both of Andrews, Texas, Pat Lock, Tomball, Texa, Paula Thurmond, College Station, Texas, twenty four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, May 25, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Melba Harris, 83, of Andrews passed away Thursday May 22, 2008 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas. Bob Reynolds pastor of Brownfield Church of Christ will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Melba was born October 1, 1924 in Wise County. She married J.C. Harris, September 27, 1941 in Bridgeport, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1943.
Her husband J. C. proceeded her in death October 10, 1984. She moved to Andrews in 1994 to be near her daughter.
She was a homemaker, Mother, and Grandmother. She enjoyed working in her yard and sewing. She loved to spend time around people and her family. She would do anything for anyone who needed her help.
She was a member of Andrews Church of Christ and a past member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.

She is survived by one daughter - Marsha Callaway of Andrews, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one Great-Great- grandchild.

the family ask that memorial gifts be made to Home Hospice House of Odessa.

Chelsea Alexis Valenzuela, 18, of Andrews passed away Saturday May 17, 2008 in Odessa, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday May 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Father Joey Faylona, will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Chelsea was born September 13, 1989 in Andrews where she lived her entire life. She was the mother of twin 18 month old girls and they were her life. She loved to Spend time with her family and take care of her daughters.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

She is survived by: Husband Richard Olivas of Andrews; Twin daughters - Alexandrya and Alexis Olivas of Andrews; her parents - Raul and JoAnn Valenzuela of Andrews. Brothers - Raul "E.T." Valenzuela and Jason Cardinal of Andrews; Sisters - Johannah Valenzuela of Andrews and Jordan Valenzuela of San Angelo; Grand parents - Joe and Gloria Lopez of Andrews; Hignio and Andrea Figueroa of Andrews; and the Late Ezequiel Valenzuela, Great Grandmother - Ramona O. Fierro of Snyder; Aunts - Diana Gonzalez, Sandra Gonzales both of Andrews; Norima Lopez of Midland, Yvette Sanchez of Odessa and Estella Valenzuela of Brownwood; Uncles - Luis Figueroa, Jerry Lopez, Augastine Lopez and Chris Lopez all of Andrews and Victor Valenzuela of Brownwood.

Services for John Nicolas "Nico" Olivas 13 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. A rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel.