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PHYLLIS JORDAN
April 1, 2008
Services for Phyllis Jordan 87 of Wimberley, formerly of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 7, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor will officiate, burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Phyllis passed away in Wimberley Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008. She was born on July 16, 1920 at Carbon, Texas. Phyllis married Paul Jordan on September 15, 1939 in Abilene, Texas. Paul preceded her in death in 1958.
Phyllis was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wimberly, she was manager of the school cafeteria in Andrews retiring in 1985. She was a past member of the Permian Regional Medical Center Pink Ladies.
Survivors include, sons; Jim T. Jordan and wife Donna, Odessa, Texas, Richard Jordan and wife Darelle, Wimberley, Texas and four grandchildren, Hollie Bernhard, Austin, Eliza Jordan, James Paul Jordan and Amelia Jordan all of Wimberley, Tonya Pinkerton and husband Eric, Lubbock.
Two daughters predceded her in death, Marnie Jordan and Paula Bernhard.
Family visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
WILLADEEN "DEENIE" REED
March 31, 2008
Services for Willadeen "Deenie" Reed, 83 of Levelland will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Michael Honzell, pastor of College Ave Baptist Church in Levelland. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Deenie passed away in Levelland Monday evening, March 31, 2008. She was born on October 3, 1924 in O'Donnell, Texas. She graduated with the Class of 1942. Deenie married John Thomas Reed on November 20, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas, they met in high school when she was taking the attendance roll and told him where to sit. He thought she was the teacher. Mr. Reed preceded her in death on March 22, 1989. They had moved to Andrews in 1958. Deenie had worked for Andrews Answering Service, Dave's Speedway Grocery, H & L Mens's Ware and the Stop and Shop Grocery. Deenie moved to Levelland in 2003. She was a member of the College Ave Baptist Church in Levelland.
Survivors include, daughters; Bonnie Schlehuber and husband, Benny of Levelland, Texas, Janice Conn and husband, Don of Arlington, Texas, sister; Doris McCormick, Seminole, Texas, a sister in law; Etta Reed Wilson of Midland, Texas, five grandchildren, Tommy Howell of Denton, Texas, David Schlehuber of Denver City, Texas, Holly Weir of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Robert Schlenhuber of Denver City, Texas and Michael Conn of Odessa, Texas, also ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Family visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.
JIM BEAL
March 27, 2008
Jim Beal
Our larger than life, husband, father and fun loving tall tale teller was relieved of his cancer at 8:40am Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Jim was born to Cleo and Mary Beal on November 23, 1945 in Carmi, IL. He had two older brothers Jack and Charlie. From all accounts Jim’s childhood was far from dull. The brothers made there own kind of ‘ol fashioned fun growing up and the stories can best be described as “side splitting”.
Jim enlisted in the US Navy in 1963 and proudly served his country until 1966. Shortly after coming home from the Navy, he married the love of his life, Carol Sue Hamilton in May 1967. Carol and Jim greeted their first-born child, Jeff in the fall of 1968. As if a new baby wasn’t a big enough change, Jim and Carol packed all their belongings in 1970 and moved to West Texas due to a job.
So their adventure ensued. Learning to eat Mexican food, acclimating to an entirely new terrain, and the birth of one of Jim’s greatest passions, golf. The Beal clan began to settle into their new surroundings, with the help of big brother Charlie and his wife Janice. Texas became more and more home each year.
In 1973 Jim and Carol were blessed with a daughter, Jami. This definitely started a new chapter in Jim’s life. Having always been around boys, an even softer side of Jim’s fatherly role began to emerge.
Jim and Carol were extremely involved with their children and their extracurricular activities. Jim umpired little league baseball, rode dirt bikes, and rarely missed a golf tournament. After retiring in 200 from nearly 30 years of service with Amoco Jim started his dream job. He was always quick to tell someone he was headed to “the office”…(AKA Andrews Country Club golf course.) Jim leaves behind many friends and golf buddies that can be called no less than family from out at the club.
Jim was a doting grandfather and never passed up the opportunity to brag on his grandchildren. Many sleepovers, holidays and family get-togethers Papa would become another one of the kids. Grady Connor and Maizy will assuredly grow with dignity, respect and a little “fire” in their blossoming personalities due to a seed planted by their hero, Papa.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, father and infant sister Elizabeth.
Jim is survived by, wife Carol Beal of Andrews, Jeff, Holly, Grady and Maizy Beal of Midland, and Jami, Ari and Connor Rafilson of Carrolton, Texas. Additional survivors include: Jack and Pat Beal of Noble, IL, Charlie and Janice Beal of Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Rick Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers please, send memorials to The American Cancer Society or the Andrews County Veterans Memorial.
HELEN N. RIGDON
March 26, 2008
Helen N. Rigdon, longtime resident of Andrews, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008. She was born January 28, 1931 in Mannville, Alberta, Canada to Nykoly (Nick) and Annie Naciuk. Natives of the Ukraine, the Naciuks immigrated to Canada where Helen was born.
Helen and Bob met in St. Paul Alberta Canada where Bob was working in the oil fields and Helen was employed at the local bank. Bob brought Helen to West Texas and they were married January 29, 1951. They were married 47 years before Bob’s passing in July 1998. She never lost her Ukrainian roots and went on vacations at every chance to Canada.
She learned to sew in Andrews and developed her interior decorating business from her natural talent and eye for detail. She left her mark in the drapery and decorating business in numerous Banks, hospitals, schools and homes in Andrews and thru out the state of Texas. Helen was a volunteer with the Pink Ladies at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews as well a member of the Andrews Church of Christ.
After retiring, both Helen and Bob loved to travel in their RV joining the Snow Birds on the road all over the United States and Canada especially loving their trips to Rockport.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Nick (Mike) and William (Bill) Naciuk. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Stella and Steve Gordy of Vermillion, Alberta, Canada. Also, the Naciuk families of Mannville and Edmonton Alberta Canada along with many beloved nieces and nephews there in Canada.
Helen’s family included, Bobby and wife Dollie of San Antonio, Texas, Jerry and wife Becky of Midland Daughters Cindy Delaporte and Son-in-law Jack of California and Tina and husband Terry Stevens of Andrews.
Grandchildren include Jimmy and Joretta Rigdon and their mother JoLynn of Seminole, Texas, Andrea and Alesha Rigdon of San Antonio. Great Grandchildren Sydney and Journey of San Antonio. Step-grandchildren Charlie and Billy Bodin of San Antonio Brad Stevens of San Angelo, and Tierney Hamilton of Odessa, Texas.
Her extended family includes Richard, Kathy and Deborah of the Vernard (Cleon) Rigdon family as well as the surviving members of the Garner Family of Big Spring and across the state of Texas.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2008 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. John Snider, pastor of Greenwood Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Andrews Senior Citizens Center, Lubbock Christian Children’s Home or Hospice of Midland.
ROBERT H. REED
March 24, 2008
Services for Robert "Hayse" Reed, 82 of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 27, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. David L. Carlson. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
Hayse passed away Monday at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews. He was born on June 28, 1925 in Potsville, Arkansas. Hayse married Margret Hobson on March 12, 1950 in Eunice, New Mexico, she preceded him in death on June 25, 2007. Hayse was a retired operator-pusher for Brownlee Well Service, he served in the Navy durring WWII.
Survivors include, sons; Jimmy Reed, Santa Ana, Texas, David Fowler, Andrews, Texas, daughters; Jackie Cowling, Yankton, South Dakota, Julia Rich, Rockport, Texas, Jane Grace, Andrews, Texas, sisters; Cleo Parker and Ellen Shoemaker, both of Andrews, 29 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
O.D. Slick SCHOOLCRAFT
March 20, 2008
Memorial services for O.D. "Slick" Schoolcraft 78,of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 22, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Bryan Johnson, chaplain of Home Hospice. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
O.D. passed away in Odessa Thursday, March 20, 2008. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Albany, Texas. He married Wanda Lois Hester on November 15, 1972 at Los Alamos, NM. Wanda preceded O.D. in death on November 21, 1998.
O.D. served in the Army in the Korea war, he owned and operated service stations for over 40 years before retirement. O.D. loved to fish, hunt and was a great mechanic. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include, daughter; Linda Brazier, Flagstaff, AZ, son; Roger Schoolcraft, Alamogordo, NM, sister; Joy Jackson, Andrews, TX, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
MIKE GONZALES
March 20, 2008
Mike Gonzales, 42, of Andrews passed away Thursday March 20, 2008 in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 Wednesday March 26, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor Bill Melton will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mike was born March 27, 1965 in Hughes, Arkansas. He moved to Andrews in 1985 from Blanco, Texas.
He was an Electrical supervisor for Waste Control Specialist in Andrews, for the past eight years.
Mike enjoyed cooking and loved George Straight music. He lived for his family and his daughter Cassandra. He was known as a great electrical man and he never had a bad word to say about anyone.
He is survived by: Spouse -Tracye Quillin of Seminole, Texas, Daughter - Cassandra Gonzales of Andrews; Sons - Matthew Gonzales and Michael Gonzales both of Paris, Texas; and Nicholas Scott Villalva of Hawaii. Brother - Tony Gonzales of Abilene, Texas; Ralph Gonzales, Jr. of Dyess, Arkansas; Lupe Gonzales of Dyess, Arkansas; Manuel Gonzales, and John Gonzales both of Ft. Worth, Texas; Sisters - Juanita Garza, and Delores Sims both of Cisco, Texas Mary Sims of Dyess, Arkansas; Louise Reeves of Illinois and Frances McDowell of Clyde, Texas and six grandchildren.
THELMA RUTH MURRAY
March 7, 2008
Services for Thelma Ruth Murray 94, of Denver City, Texas will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Covington officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Thelma passed away in Denver City Friday, March 7, 2008. She was born on February 4, 1914 in Cameron, Oklahoma. She married Lawrence Murray on December 24, 1938 in Whiteoak, Texas. Mr. Murray preceded her in death on January 9, 1970.
Thelma was a retired nurse and a member of the Sescond Baptist Church.
Suvivors include, daughters; Dorothy Gail Hill and Shirley Ann Haukenberry both of Bakersfield, California.
WILDA FAYE CLARK
March 6, 2008
Wilda Faye Clark passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning March 6, 2008. She was born on January 30, 1935 and was the younger daughter of Tom and Lometa Ballew and later Otis and Lometa Lee. Edna Pearl Forsythe of Woodville is her beloved big sister.
Wilda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Groves, Texas where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for forty years and where she participated in Joy of Living women's bible study as a core leader. Wilda was known for encouraging others and her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved studying God's word, music, camping, and water skiing with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Buford Earl Clark of Port Arthur. She leaves behind: a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Roy King of Andrews, Texas; a son and daughter in law, David and Sheila Clark of Seabrook, Texas; and a son, Dan Clark of Costa Mesa, California. There are several grandchildren who will miss her greatly: Cheri and Scott Cotton; Jessica Clark and Clint Young; Joshua Clark; Christina Perez; Kimberly and Joshua Miller; Tori Clark; and Hunter Clark. She will also be missed by her great granddaughters, Clara Joy and Emma Faith Cotton.
Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2008 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Donnell pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Mausoleum in Groves, Texas, Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
NORA BYARS
March 3, 2008
Nora "Peach" Byars, 91, of Odessa passed away Monday March 3, 2008 at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday March 6, 2008, at Enochs Cemetery in Enochs, Texas under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews, Texas.
Nora was born November 12, 1916 in Brekenridge, Texas. She married James "Jim" Byars October 31, 1938. They moved to Odessa in 1957.
She enjoyed quilting and she enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She enjoyed working outside, she even painted the outside of her house last year.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Enochs Babtist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Byars, father, C.B. Glenn mother, Allie Glenn, Sisters= Arless Glenn Turner, Gartha Glenn Dunlap, Brothers -T.O. Glenn, D.D. Glenn, J.C. Glenn C.B. Glenn, Jr., and Brady T. Glenn.
She is survived by one sister - Martha Glenn Stone of Lubbock, and one brother - Grady Glenn of Odessa and several nieces and nephews.
