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Paula Jane (Woods) Laird, 56, of Caldwell, the wife of Rev. Don Laird, died October 8, 2006 in Bryan, Texas.

Paula was born March 8, 1950 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, the daughter of Virgil Glen & Marie (Gentzel) Woods. She was a graduate of Frank Phillips Junior College and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. On December 29, 1972, Paula and Don Laird were married in Borger, Texas. Blessed with pefect pitch, a beautiful voice and the ability to bring a piano to life with her special touch, Paula supported Don’s ministry through music over the years. Paula was a teacher’s aide at Caldwell Intermediate School. Don and Paula pastored First Assembly of God Church in Andrews. They moved to Caldwell from Andrews.
Paula’s family includes her husband, Rev. Don Laird; her daughters and son-in-law: Tonya Laird-Carvin and Tamra & Matthew Ray and her grandchildren: Dylan Ray, Ethan Ray and Brittany Carvin, all of Caldwell. She is further survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Bill & Jean Woods of Enid, Oklahoma and Roger & Terri Woods of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Also surviving are her parents-in-law:Donald and Dorothy Laird of Artesia, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Public visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 9:00 AM in Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. The family will be present to receive callers between 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday evening.
The funeral service will be in the First Assembly of God Church, 1206 West 12th St. (corner of 12th and Banks) at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 with Rev. Don Laird officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery in the Providence community of Burleson County. Serving as pallbearers will be Robbie Chmelar, Joe Addison, Thomas Nelson, Todd Huddelston, Paul Martin and Danny Norman.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family asks that donations in Paula’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. (979) 567-1900 For further information and directions, please visit www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com

Funeral services for James Frank Leonard, 76, of Andrews will be Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn Hammack, Pastor of House of Mercy Ministries. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Frank passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in Odessa. He was born on May 22, 1930 in Davidson County North Carolina. He married Remona Thomson on July 15, 1953 in Killeen, Texas. Frank was an engine operator for El Paso Natural Gas company for 31 years, he retired in 1986. Frank was a member of the House of Mercy Ministries and was a veteran serving in the Army in the Korea conflict.
Survivors include, wife; Remona, Andrews. sons; Mike and Kevin of Andrews and Tony of Lamesa, brothers Junior Leonard, Mocksville, North Carolina and Bennie Leonard, Lexington, North Carolins; sisters, Leona Leonard and Carolyn Presnell both of Lexington, North Carolina and 5 grandchildren.
Frank was preceded in death by a daughter Mona Kay Leonard, a grand child Christopher and 2 brothers, Tom and Fred.

Funeral services for Dorthy "Dot" Oliver Lewis, 49, of Dallas will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. William S. McDonald, brother in law from Garland, and Rev. Robert L. Lee, brother in law from Oklahoma City, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Larry Grant, Jr., A.D. Grant, Ray Dunn, Jason Lee, Shane Oliver, Jesse A. Lee, and Bobby Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne McDonald, Andre McDonald, William S. McDonald, Jr., Eric Bailey, and Jesse L. Oliver, Jr.
She passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco.
She was born on February 8, 1957 in Carthage, Texas to A.D. Oliver and Mattie Mae Robison Oliver. They moved to Andrews in 1967, and she graduated from Andrews High School in 1974. She moved to Garland from Andrews in 1974. She worked for Verizon, which used to be GTE, as a customer care advocate since 1992. She did missionary work on her own and was a mother figure to alot of kids. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her son: Tobie Lewis in 1982; her father: A.D. Oliver in 1994; and her brother: Willie Oliver in 1980.
She is survived by her mother: Mattie Oliver of Andrews; 9 sisters: Willie McDonald of Garland; Lula Parker of Slidell, Louisiana; Betty Anderson of Garland; Cris Jenkins of Benbrook; Blondiel Dawson, Margo Oliver, Ruby Grant, Crissy Bailey, and Jo Armstrong all of Andrews; 5 brothers: Jesse L. and Clyde Oliver of Odessa; Jesse D. and James Oliver of Slidell, Louisiana; and Raymond Oliver of Andrews; 5 Godsons: Isaiah, Reginald, Xavier, Keziah, and Jeremiah; and longtime family friend: Lonnie Lewis of Dallas.
Memorials may be sent to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Alexandria Faith Lopez, infant daughter of Randy Wake and Amy Lopez, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Odessa Regional Hospital in Odessa.
Rosary services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 6, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bernard Gully of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Babyland Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Alexandria Faith was born December 24, 2005 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
She is Survived by: Her Parents - Randy Wake and Amy Lopez of Andrews; One Brother - Ethan Lopez of Andrews; Grandparents - Mr. and Mrs. Mario Lopez; Mr. and Mrs. Brett Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wake all of Andrews; Great-Grandparents - Diamantina Lopez; Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Sierra and Mrs. Julia Wake all of Andrews.

Donna Loving, 55, of Andrews passed away Saturday February 12, 2005, at her home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, February 14, 2005 at Andrews Church of Christ. Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Donna was born November 23, 1949 in Andrews, She married David Loving December 7, 1978 in Abilene, Texas.
She drove a School Bus for Andrews Independent School District for 17 years. She was a member of Andrews Church of Christ. She loved to play video games and sew. She also loved to decorate and remodel her home. She enjoyed grooming dogs. She loved her Bus kids and her birds.
She is survived by: Husband-David Loving of Andrews; Three Daughters-Melissa Kay Fowler of Andrews; Desrah Guthrie of Utah; Shannon Michelle Loving of Kingland, Texas; and Leslie Deanne Callaway of Andrews; One Son-Thomas Guthrie of Elk City, Oklahoma; Her Father- Wilburn Green of Fredericksburg, Texas; Three Brothers-James Green of Houston; Michael McKinney of Andrews; Jeff Green of San Antonio; Two Sisters-Debbie Heath of Brownwood; Yvonne Bowden of Fredericksburg; Five Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild.