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Mary Herrington Bettis
November 8, 2008
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 ACOSTA
November 5, 2008
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
November 4, 2008
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. DON LAIRD
October 30, 2008
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
October 29, 2008
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 HOGG
October 26, 2008
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.
WILLIAM D. "DOUG" GAINES
October 18, 2008
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.
JIMMIE BURL POLLET
October 15, 2008
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
October 15, 2008
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.
LARRY JOE YARBROUGH
October 13, 2008
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.
