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VELMA MAE WINCHESTER
June 16, 2006
Funeral services for Velma Mae Winchester, 90, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 19, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Raul Puente and Rev. Don Swindell of Star Hospice in Odessa officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
She passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Home Hospice House in Odessa.
She was born June 4, 1916 in Millersview, Texas to James Robert Starnater and Lena Billings Starnater. She was raised on the family dairy farm in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1936. She married Monroe Bonner "M.B." WInchester on October 1, 1938 in Abilene. They moved to Andrews in 1956 from Odessa. She was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters: Ethel Sims, Effie Warren, and Ellen Sherrill; and 1 brother: Otha Lavon Starnater
She is survived by her 1 daughter: Deborah Martin and husband Tim of Andrews; and 3 grandchildren: Lyndon, Misty, and Chris Martin.
Memorials may be sent to Star Hospice, 620 North Grant, Odessa, Texas 79761 and the Home Hospice House, 903 North Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761.
BOBBY ANN BURT
June 7, 2006
Bobby Ann Burt, 60, of Andrews passed away Wednesday June 7, 2006 at her home in Andrews.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday June 12, 2006 at Andrews North Cemetery. Rev. Ivy Shelton of Sherwood Baptist Church in Odessa will officiate. Services are directed by McNett Funeral Home.
Bobby was born February 8, 1946 in Wellington, Texas. She married Jimmy Dale Burt in 1965 in Amarillo, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1986 from Higgins, Texas. Bobby loved her sons and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with all of them. She also enjoyed playing old Nintendo games, and 42 and she liked to Croche'. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Andrews.
She is survived by: Husband - Jimmy Burt of Andrews; Four Sons - Jimmy Burt of Booker, Texas; Elly Burt of Andrews; Jeff Burt of Casper Wyoming; and Alfred Burt of Andrews; Three Sisters - Margie Carter of Oklahoma; Pauline Dominey of Odessa, and Martha Bell Bryant of Amarillo; and 15 Grandchildren.
L.O. VINCENT
July 1, 2006
Graveside services for L.O. Vincent, 87 of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Andrews Old Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Alvin Petty, minister of Wesley United Methodist Church.
L.O. was born July 18, 1918 in Luzon, Texas. She married Charlie W. Vincent on November 2, 1946 in Stanton, Texas. She was a member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Her husband Charlie preceded her in death on December 30, 2001.
Survivors include a daughter Marlene and husband Buddy Ham of Andrews, sisters Winnell Haines and Von Cates both of Andrews, 4 Grandchildren, Brad Ham, Atlanta, GA, Vickie Ham Bailey, Dallas, Greg Ham and Gill Ham both of Andrews, 2 Great grandchildren; Quarto Ham, Dallas and Ashley Ham of Midland.
ART TANNER
July 1, 2006
Art Tanner of Andrews passed away in Amarrilo, Texas Saturday, July 1, 2006.
Services are pending.
VELDON LIZZY HUDGENS
June 30, 2006
Veldon Hudgens, 87, of Andrews passed away friday June 30, 2006 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday July 3, 2006 at Andrews Old Cemetery, Under the Direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Harvey Enriquez, Pastor of Northcrest Baptist Church will officiate.
Veldon was born February 23, 1919 in New Boston, Texas. She married Truman "T.N." Hudgens in 1934 in Dekalb, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1941 from Hobbs, NM. She was a Homemaker and Mother and she loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her Husband T.N. Hudgens in 1973 and a daughter, Thresa Bell.
She is survived by: Two Sons - Eddie Wayne Hudgens of Dumas, Texas Butch Hudgens of Las Vegas, NV; One Daughter - Glenda Hale of Plano, Texas and Eleven Grandchildren and Many Great Grandchildren and several Great-Great-Grandchildren.
KAYLA ANNETTE GRISSOM
June 30, 2006
Services for Kayla Annette Grissom, 18 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at the First United Pentecostal Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Forrest of Midland and Rev. James Barnes of Odessa. Burial will follow in the Andrews North.
Kayla passed away in Andrews on Friday, June 30, 2006.
She was born on November 6, 1987 in Odessa, Texas. She had worked for KACT Radio in Andrews and was employed as a clerk with Dillards in Midland.
Survivors include: Mother and Step-Father, Brett and Debra Linton of Andrews; Father Clarece Grissom of Rhinelander, Wisconsin; sisters Sasha Grissom and Brit'ney Woolf both of Andrews and Melissa Grissom of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Brother Austin Grissom, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Grandparents George and Elois Stanley, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Dollie Jennings, Andrews; Richard Bacon, Odessa; Carol and Rankin Woolf, Odessa and Rev. James and Dorothy Linton, Andrews.
HELEN LYNETT McMAHAN
August 30, 2006
Services for Helen Lynette McMahan 90 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 2, 2006 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be speaker Dr. Gregory Young and Branch President Steven Vore of Odessa. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Helen passed away at her residence in Andrews Wednesday, August 30, 2006. She was born on January 29, 1916 at Albany, Texas. She was a music teacher in Andrews for many years, she had also taught in Stanton and Kasse, Texas. Helen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Helen married W.G. "Bill" McMahan on December 27, 1974 in Denison, Texas.
Survivors inclulde; husband Bill, Andrews, Step-son Mark McMahan, Goodyear, Arizona Step-daughter, Sue McMahan, Grand Prairie, Texas; brothers, Wade Burleson, Houston, and J.D. Burleson, Jasper; sister Sethene Starks, Ft. Worth, Texas and two grandchildren,Kristy McMahan and Michelle McMahan. Helen was preceded in death by a son Jerry Lee Byrne in 1970 and two brothers, John and Robert Burleson.
ELISARDO P. ACOSTA
August 29, 2006
Elisardo Pando Acosta, 69, of Andrews passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Parks Methodist Retirement Village in Odessa.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Father Emilio Sosa of Midland will officiate. Burial will follow in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mr. Acosta was born February 25, 1937 in Mulato, Mexico. he moved to Andrews from Odessa in 1972.
He worked as a Roofer. he was member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. and he loved to listen to music.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marcos and Sulema Acosta; one brother, Elizaer Acosta, and Two Sisters, Ofelia Bustamante and Sara Juarez.
He is Survived by: Four Brothers - Eulogio Acosta of Andrews; Enrique Acosta of Odessa; Edmundo Acosta of Andrews and Emilio Acosta of Andrews; Three Sisters - Consuela Lujan of Odessa; Lydia Molinar of Andrews and Rosa Elma Vasquez of Andrews.
DIRK WRIGHT
August 23, 2006
Dirk Wright, 43, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Acton United Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.
Dirk was born Nov. 10, 1962, in Denver City to Guerry and Ann Wright. He married Kerrie Lee, Aug. 16, 1986, in Follett. He graduated from Follett High School in 1981 and Texas Tech University in 1986. He was a football and track coach in Andrews, Granbury and Saginaw for a total of 20 years. He also taught biology. He was recently employed by ACES, an oil company. Dirk was well-known for his practical jokes and fun nature. Hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors were his favorite things to do. He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Chad Wright.
Survivors: Wife, Kerrie; children, Bailee and Hagan; parents, Guerry and Ann Wright of Follett; aunts and uncles, Bob and Joyce Swope, Ludean and Floyd Taylor, Stanley and Juanita Wright, Don Wright and their families; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob and Janice Lee of Wilson; sisters-in-law, Tracy Brazile and husband, Lyndon, and children, Magen and McKenzie, Mandi Seaton and husband, Rick, and son, Jay, Shena Parks and husband, Michael; extended family; and many friends.
Acton United Methodist Church
3433 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, TX 76049
Wiley Funeral Home
400 East Highway 377
Granbury, Texas 76048
817-573-3000
JOAN PAWLEY STEWART
August 18, 2006
Joan P. Stewart, 68, of Seminole and formerly of Andrews passed away Friday August 18, 2006 at her home in Seminole.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Bob Zap of Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends 4-6 PM, Sunday at McNett Funeral Home.
Joan was born March 26, 1938 in Greybell, Wyoming. She married Eddie Gail Stewart September 8, 1957 in Cody, Wyoming. They made there home in Andrews in 1974 and moved to Seminole 2 years ago.
She was Secretary and Office Manager for Stewart Welding in Andrews for many years. She was a member of the Andrews Presbyterian Church. Joan loved to write, and she was a published Author, her latest work, a novel entitled "Hot Summer in No Trees". She loved to paint and work in her garden. Joan also loved to shop.
She is survived by: Husband - Eddie Gail Stewart of Seminole; One Daughter - Kelly Stewart Chiles of Seminole; Two Sons - James Eddie Stewart of Andrews and Bob Stewart of Andrews; One Brother - Dean Pawley of Cody, WY; Two Sisters - Vada McNeil of Cody, WY; and Maryann Hodson of Torryton, WY; and Three Grandchildren - Christopher Edward Chiles of College Station, Texas; Sara Jo Chiles of San Angelo, Texas and Cody Gail Stewart of Andrews.
Memorial gifts may be made to Memorial Hospice of Seminole
209 NW 8th St.
Seminole, Texas 79360.
JIMMIE JOYCE DIXON MILLER
August 15, 2006
Jimmie Joyce Dixon Miller, age 75, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on August 15, 2006, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Jimmie was a devoted and beloved mother to Steven T. Miller and his wife, Laura L. Miller, of The Colony, Texas. She had lived since 1959 in Andrews, Texas, where for many years she was well known to the community for her service at Singleton Funeral Home, which she owned with her then-husband, Louis Taylor Miller. In more recent years, she owned and operated Andrews Flowers and Gifts on Main Street. She served the community as a member of the Auxiliary Ladies at Permian Regional Medical Center, and was a member of the Rebecca’s Lodge and the First Baptist Church. She was born in 1930 in Wayne County, TN., to James R. Dixon and Ellen Dixon, who preceded her in death.
Jimmie is survived by her son, daughter-in-law and former husband; sister Velma Long of Waynesboro, TN.; sister Margie Williamson of Smyrna, TN.; sister Lolitta Heflin of Reedsport OR.; sister Barbara Walkup of Forest Park, GA.; and brother, Vernon Blair Dixon, of Moulton, AL.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 19, at 1 p.m., at the Highland Methodist Church in Wayne County, TN. There will be a viewing on Friday, August 18, at Shackelford Funeral Home, 104 Hill St., Waynesboro, TN. Interment will be at the Highland Methodist Cemetery in Wayne County, TN.
Memorial services will be on Saturday, August 26, at 2 p.m. at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, Texas. A register book is availble to sign at McNett Funeral Home.
NAOMI WARREN
August 12, 2006
Services for Naomi Warren, 88 of Lubbock, formerly of Andrews, will 2:00 PM Friday, August 18, 2006 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be ministers Jack Cummings and Joe Marshall, both with Green Lawlawn Church of Christ in Lubbock. Burial will follow in the Gaines County Memorial Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Naomi passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006 in Lubbock.
She was born on November 24, 1917 in Childress, Texas. She attended high school in Ralls, Texas. She played softball and was second place winner as guard in her last years basketball tournament in 1926. Naomi married William L. Warren on May 16, 1936 in Crosbyton, Texas. They moved and lived in several states before settling in Texas "again". They lived in Lubbock where she was a bookkeeper and manager of a restaurant. They moved to Andrews in 1976. She served as a volunteer with the Permian General Hospital Auxiliary for five years, and was a kitchen supervisor for the Andrews Senior Citizens Center for four years. Mr. Warren preceded Naomi in death on May 16, 1989. Naomi moved to Alaska after his death and back to Lubbock in 2001.
Survivors include; daughters, Melba and husband Carl Ray, Brady, TX; Betha Chesser, Anchor Point, Alaska, Joyce Gill, Lubbock, Glenda and husband Milton Fariss, Brownfield, Patricia and husband Norman McNeil, Yakima, Washington, sisters Maudie Thornton and Redah Price, both of Andrews, 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.
Naomi was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Zane Scott, Rex Allen Fariss, 1 great grand son, Leif Alan Herrick, five brothers and two sisters, also two son-in- laws, Nathan Chesser and Logan Gill.
Memorials can made to your favorite charity.
