Jean Abbott, 76, of Odessa passed away Wednesday October 4, 2006 at her home in Odessa.
Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM Monday at Andrews North Cemetery in Andrews. Marcos Zuniga of Odessa will officiate.
Jean was born April 15, 1930 in San Angelo, Texas. She married Lewis Abbott September 14, 1948 in San Angelo. They moved to Odessa in 1951. Jean was a Teacher and Coach for many years in the Ector County Independent School District, She taught at Bonham Jr. High School and Goliad Elementary School. She was an avid golfer and was a member and past president of the Permian Basin Ladies Golf Association. She won the City Championship several times. She loved her family and Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Abbott, in 2005 and a brother David Jones in 1995.
She is survived by one son,Bruce Abbott of Odessa and his Daughter Taylor of Las Angeles, California; friend,Kathy Casey of Odessa; one daughter,Carole Watts and husband Dusty and thier son Seth all of Lubbock; two sisters, Rhonda Varley of Dallas and Zachie Nichols of Aurora, Colorado.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of West Texas: 521 West 10th St. Odessa, Texas 79761

And children. A Grandson Zachary Neil Hyde preceded her in death in 1989.

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 Mr. Acosta was born February 25, 1937 in Mulato, Mexico. He moved to Andrews from Odessa in 1972. He worked as a Roofer and loved to listen to music. He was member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. 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.Andrews. Father Emilio Sosa of Midland will officiate. Burial will follow in Andrews North Cemetery.

Funeral services for James W. Adams Jr., 76, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Loren Mueller of Andrews and Rev. Jonnie Miller of St. Anthanasius Christian Orthodox Church in Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
James passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Hospice Midland Inpatient Unit in Midland.
James was born March 13, 1930 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to James Willis Adams, Sr. and Lena Henrietta Polk Adams. James graduated from Rotan High School and attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. James married Windy Bruhn on March 23, 1951 in Stanton, Tennessee. James was a past golden glove boxer in Abilene and Odessa. They moved to Andrews in 1970 from Odessa. James had worked for Dia-Log Wireline, Homco Wireline, Lightfoot Wireline, and had owned and operated Stuck Pipe Recovery. James was famous for his chilli and cooked at Desk and Derrick Club and many other events and functions in Andrews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister.
James is survived by his wife: Windy Adams of Andrews; 1 son: James W. "Bubba" Adams, III of Andrews; 2 daughters: Susan and husband Mike Hoglund of Andrews and Melanie and husband Michael Setzler of Nemo, South Dakota; 1 brother Ewell Adams of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; 1 sister: Beth Tucek of Lewisville, Texas; 7 grandchildren; Josh Adams, Kevin and Adam Hefner, Sarah Hayes, Randi Jo Adams and Leah and Rachel Setzler; 4 great grandchildren: Hope Hefner and Brandon, Gabriel and Colby Hayes; many neices and nephews. Visitation will be Tueaday, June 27, 2006, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Midland and Home Hospice.

Joel Adkins, 71, of Andrews passed away peacefully Monday February 5, 2007 at Home Hospice House in Odessa after an agonizing battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM Friday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Dr. Jeff Donnell , Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Joel was born May 18, 1935 in Ryan, Oklahoma. Joel served it the US Army. He married Mary Beth Taylor, May 27, 1961 in Dallas. He lived in Andrews from 1957 until 1964 when he and Mary Beth moved to Carrollton Texas. Joel was very involved in his community. He was active as a volunteer fireman, served on the City Zoning board; Jr. Deacon at First Baptist Church in Dallas was a deacon at First Baptist Church Carrollton. He was active in United Way, Toastmasters and the Masonic Lodge.
He worked for Halliburton for 30 years in International Sales, and had invented several tools used in the oil and gas industry and also held several Halliburton patents for oil field, down-hole equipment. He retired in 1994 and in 1996 He and Mary Beth moved back to Andrews from Phoenix, Arizona.
Joel is now in heaven, no doubt entertaining angels with his humor in a pain free body. Joel was a great father, grandfather, husband, Brother in law, Christian and friend.
Joel was a friend to all and a stranger to none.
He is survived by: His Wife - Mary Beth Adkins of Andrews, Texas; Two Daughters - L'Jon Gryder and husband Guy of Orange, Texas; Angie Rodebaugh and husband Mike of Orange County, California; Two Brothers - Bobby Adkins of Prescott, AZ; and Darrell Adkins of Andrews; and Three Grandchildren - Noah, Joel and Kate Rodebaugh of Orange County, California.
We trust that “all things work together for good to those who love God, who are called according to his promise.” Romans 8:28.

Funeral services for Frances Lucille McCollum Allbright, 80, of Andrews Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 13th, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Frances passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
Frances was born June 15, 1925 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Foris Theodore McCollum and Lucille Managan McCollum. She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1942 and received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 1946. She then returned to Lamesa, working for Jenkins and Wood Cotton Buyers. She married Wilburn Taylor “Joe” Allbright on June 15, 1948 in Lamesa. In January 1949, they moved to Andrews to farm and ranch. Soon after moving to Andrews, they moved their letters to the First Baptist Church. In addition to being a Sunday School teacher for many years, Frances served on the Day Care Committee for the First Baptist Church, was President of the Andrews Study Club, a charter member of the Andrews Branch of the American Association of University Women; served two terms on the Andrews School Lay Advisory Council, was President of the American Cancer Society, served on the United Fund board, was a charter member, President and presented with Lifetime membership in the Women’s Division of the Andrews Chamber of Commerce. She was assistant director of the West Texas-New Mexico Health Education Resource Program, and a Lay Advisor to Continental Telephone Company. Frances also served as a Director of the Baylor University Ex-Students Association, and was Secretary-treasurer of the Board of Directors of Andrews Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Frances served as President of the Andrews Country Club and was actively involved with the Andrews Friends of the Library and Ocotillo Garden Club. Frances also was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Gamma Nu fraternities. Having been a recipient of the “Gift of Life” by receiving a Liver Transplant over 15 years ago from a loving donor, Frances was ever so grateful by encouraging others to become organ donors as well as consoling and encouraging numerous others with liver disease to not give up and pursue the option of Liver Transplant Surgery.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Foris Theodore McCollum and Lucille Managan McCollum and her brother, Foris Theodore McCollum II of Fort Sumner New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband Wilburn Taylor “Joe” Allbright of Andrews; 4 sons: Joe McCollum Allbright and wife Vicki of Odessa; William Taylor Allbright and wife Linda of Andrews; James Francis Allbright and wife Elaine of San Angelo; John Managan Allbright and wife Judy of Andrews; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice in Andrews or Odessa and Parks Methodist Retirement Village in Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Munsell; O.B. Raburn; John R. Parish; Gordon Cox; Forest C. Scott; Dick Garrison; Leland Hamilton; Dr. Z.W. Hutchinson and Paul New.
Honorary pallbearers will be Home Hospice personnel and Friends of the Library in Andrews.

W. T. "Joe" Allbright, at the age of 86 went to join his beloved wife, Frances on Sunday, December 31, 2006.

Funeral services will be 2:00 Thursday, January 4, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Bryan Johnson of Home Hospice in Andrews, Rev. Milton Jochetz of Stanton, and James Allbright officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Munsell; O.B. Raburn; John R. Parish; Gordon Cox; Leland Hamilton and Paul New. Honorary pallbearers will be the Andrews Masonic Lodge and Andrews Rotary Club members.

Wilburn Taylor Allbright was born near Crockett, Texas on July 20, 1920, the son of Oscar Edward and Pearl Goodwin Allbright. The family moved to Loraine, Texas in 1924, and Wil and his three brothers grew up helping their dad on the farm in Mitchell County. His brothers gave young Wil the nickname "Joe", which stuck throughout his adult life, and many people were never aware that is not his real name. After graduating from Loraine High School, Joe went to Texas Tech where he played football from 1938 thru 1942 having the honor of being one of Coach Pete Cawthorn's boys. Joe served as the team captain his senior year. He was forever a true and dedicated Red Raider. Joe had enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, and was called to active duty after the 1942 season. He served as a B-24 pilot with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific, and was discharged in 1947 with a Captain's rank. He held a Major's rank in the Air Force Reserve, inactive. Receiving his discharge in 1947, Joe moved to Lamesa, Texas where he had accepted a position in the high school coaching football and teaching history and aeronautics. Soon after moving to Lamesa, he met Frances McCollum, and they were married June 15, 1948. The Allbrights moved to Andrews in January 1949 to farm and ranch 4 ½ miles southeast of town. Soon after moving to Andrews, they moved their letters to the First Baptist Church, and thru the years, each of their four sons were baptized there. Joe was elected to the Agriculture Stabilization Committee, and appointed by the Commissioners Court to serve on the Permian General Hospital Board. In 1956, he was elected County Commissioner of Precinct 1, a position he held for sixteen years. These were years of great growth and progress in Andrews County, and Joe enjoyed being a part of it. While he was in office, the County paved the city streets and many rural roads; built Permian General Hospital and a new library; constructed the little league parks; dredged out the old lake to create Lakeside Park; enlarged the cemetery, lengthened and lighted the airport runways and built the airport terminal building; added an additional nine holes to the golf course, acquired the right of way to make Highway 385 four lanes, and completed numerous other projects. Joe was on the original board of directors of Commercial State Bank, served on the board of Andrews County Chamber of Commerce, served as President of the Texas Tech Ex-Letterman's Association and as a Loyalty Fund Trustee for Texas Tech Ex-Students Association. Joe served on the Andrews School Lay Advisory Council, and other civic organizations. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Andrews Andrews Masonic Lodge #1024, a charter member of Andrews Rotary Club. Joe enjoyed fishing in Lake City Colorado, playing golf, and with the help of farm hands cleared mesquite for the first golf course in Andrews County. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Frances McCollum Allbright; his parents, Edward and Pearl Goodwin Allbright; and three brothers, Oscar, G.W. "Jigs", and Jack Allbright.
He is survived by his 4 sons: Joe McCollum Allbright and wife Vicki of Odessa, William Taylor Allbright and wife Linda of Andrews, James Francis Allbright and wife Elaine of San Angelo, and John Managan Allbright and wife Judy of Andrews; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714

MARVIN JOE ANDERSON
October 14, 2005

Funeral services for Marvin Joe Anderson, 64, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 17, 2005 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Pastor Bobby Bell of Tree of Life Foursquare Church in Odessa, and Pastor James Anderson, Brother, of Venus, Texas officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joe Hestand, Delbert McNiel, Joe Glen Hestand, James Buchanan, Kenny Orson, Daniel Anderson, and Cody Anderson.
He passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
He was born November 17, 1940 in Old Glory, Texas to Dan Anderson and Agnes Lorene Reed. He married Margaret Jean Aubrey on June 7, 1959 in Paducah. He farmed in Rule, Texas until they moved to Andrews in 1978. He worked as a roughneck for MGF Drilling and Cactus Drilling in Odessa. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his father; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.
He is survived by his wife: Margaret Anderson of Andrews; mother: Agnes Anderson of Rotan; 3 sons: Alan Anderson of Rule, Terry Anderson of Andrews, and Stewart Anderson of Rockport; 1 daughter: Tammy Sumruld of Odessa; 4 brothers: Danny Anderson of Rule, James Anderson of Venus, Garland Anderson of Bryson, and Calvin Anderson of Lexington, Kentucky; 2 sisters: Anita Yarbrough of Cordova, Alaska and Melba McNiel of Snyder; 12 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Submitted by: Lola Thomason

ELVIRA ARANDA
February 22, 2006

Services for Elvira Aranda, 74 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2006 at Templo La Nueva Jerusalem Church with Rev. Teodulo Garcia pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Elvira died at her residence in Andrews, Wednesday, February 22, 2006. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Ojinaga, Mexico. She married Belen Aranda in 1959 in Mulato, Mexico. She was a homemaker and a member of Templo La Nueva Jeruzalem Church.
Survivors include; husband, Blen of Andrews, sons, Herminio Armendariz, Kermit, Elinardo Armendariz, Wink, Efren Aranda, Lubbock and Manuel Garcia, Greeley, Co; daughters Martha Torres, Kermit, Obdulia Lopez, Dallas, Marisal Lares, Odessa and Arabela Flores, Andrews; brothers, Ricardo Saenz and Hector Saenz both of Kermit, Ruperto Saenz, Rigoberto Saenz and Laurencio Saenz all of Ojinaga, Mexico; sisters, Gaudalupe Ramirez, Wink and Graciela Torres, Andrews, 36 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Elvira was preceded in death by her parents and a son Heriberto Armendariz.

Services for Anselmo Armendariz, 82 of Andrews,will be a Rosary service at 7:00 PM Thursday, March 23, 2006 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, March 24, 2006 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Anselmo passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews. He was born on April 21, 1923 in Mulato Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Felicitas Espinosa, she preceded him in death on April 19, 1998. He was a retired labor in the construction business, and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include; brother, Calistro Armendariz, Andrews; sisters Santos Sanchez and Adela Baeza both of Andrews; several nieces and nephews including Rosa Rangel of Andrews.

Services for H.C. "Jake" Armstrong, 90, of Andrews will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2006 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Frank Parker of Muleshoe. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Jake passed away in Andrews on Saturday, April 29, 2006. He was born on November 3, 1915 in Knox City, Texas. He married Georgia M. Stubbs on September 20, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas. Jake was a farmer, he farmed in Lamb County for many years, he also was carpenter. He loved fishing, playing golf, yatzee and gin rummy. He was a Mason for 59 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia on September 6, 2001. His son ,Jerry, and his brother, Bob, preceded him in death.
Survivors inclulde; daughter Roxy Baber and husband Wayne of Andrews. 3 Grandchildren; Craig Armstrong, Robyn and husband Glen Abney, Brett Baber; and 3 Great Grandchildren; Logan Baber, Dustin Abney and Ashley Abney.

Memorial services for Mary K. Armstrong, 62, of McCamey will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Rodney Peacock of Andrews Presbyterian Church and Frank Parker, brother in law, of Muleshoe officiating.
Mary passed away on Saturday, December 3 , 2005 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She was born April 30, 1943 in Hockley County, Texas to Johnnie Newton Spears and Winona Parthine Nickell. She was married to Danny O'Neil. She had lived in Winters, Pecos, Odessa, Big Lake, and moved to McCamey in 2004. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents; and 1 brother.
She is survived by her husband: Danny O'Neil of McCamey; 1 daughter: Robyn Abney and husband Glen of Andrews; 1 son: Craig Armstrong; 1 sister: Johnnie Parker of Muleshoe; 2 brothers: Junior Wright of Amarillo and Curtis Spears of Lubbock; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Services for Darrell L. Ashley, 52 of Andrews, will be 11:00 AM Graveside at Snyder Cemetery Snyder, Texas, Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. Darrell passed away Sunday morning, February 25, 2007, at his residence.
He was born on May 17, 1954 in Snyder. He graduated from high school in Seminole, Texas 1972. He married Nancy Adams on January 1, 1981 in Lamesa, Texas.
He served in the Navy durring the Vietnam war. Darrell was a lease operator.
Survivors include; wife, Nancy, Andrews, son; Larry Fletcher, Dallas, daughters; Becky Terry, Big Spring, Ann Llorente, Killeen and Kimberly Whitt, Big Spring, Mother; Mary June Ashley, Kingsland; grandmother, Tommie McGinty, Kingsland, brothers; Jerry of College Station, Texas and David of Kingsland, sister; Kenita Ashley, Kingsland, 20 grandchildren anad 15 great grandchildren.
A son Russell fletcher, preceded him in death in 2003, and his father, Kenneth Dale Ashley in 2001.

Jerry Awalt, 61, of Andrews passed away Friday January 6, 2006 at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Larry Brewer, Pastor of City of Refuge Church in Andrews, will officiate. Jerry's Brother-in-law, Cecil Robinson, and Glenn Cavitt will assist. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Jerry was born September 11, 1944 in Hobbs, NM to Robert and Ellie Claire Awalt. He married Connie McDonald June 3, 1966 in Kermit, Texas. They moved to Andrews in 1983 from Bryan, Texas. He owned and operated Awalt Hot Oil Service since 1987. Jerry was a member of The City of Refuge Church in Andrews. He was an active member of the Kairos Prison ministry since 1996 and an active member of the High Sky Emmas also since 1996.
Preceding in death were; his parents-Robert and Ellie Claire Awalt; two sisters - Barbara Nell White and Norma Lee Robinson, and Grandson Johnathan Lee Grinslade.
Jerry is survived by; His Wife - Connie Awalt, of Andrews; Two daughters - Tammi Land and her husband Doug of Andrews; Teri Grinslade and her husband Jody of Andrews; One Son - Tim Awalt and his wife Shayla of Odessa; One Brother - L.A. " Arch" Awalt of Sacramento, California; One Sister - Mona Lee Coggan Hale of Tyler; Six Grandchildren - Rhea Lynn, Parker and Paige Grinslade and Ashley, Austin and Allison Land all of Andrews. And Jerry's Mother-in-law - Yvonne McDonald also of Andrews.
Pallbearers will be; Julian Nunez, Tim Thorton, Gill Warren, Jerry Jones, John Ritchey, and Jerry Dozier. Honorary Pallbearers are; Ken Black, Glenn Cavitt, Stan Morris and John Gross.

 MERRETT ANDREWS
December 7, 2007

Merrett "Andy" Andrews, 81, of Andrews passed away Friday December 7, 2007 at his home in Andrews.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday December 10, 2007 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews. Pastor Rick Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Andy was born March 7, 1926 in Hyman, Texas.
He served in the 10th Mountain Division of the US Army durring World War II. Andy was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

Andy married Dorothy Terrell April 26, 1949 in Monahans, Texas. They moved to the Andrews area in 1949, they lived in oil camps and have been residents of Andrews ever since. Andy work for Phillips Petrolium as a mechanic and field operator for 38 years. He loved to play with his gradchildren.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Myrtel Andrews and a son, Michael Andrews.

He is survived by his wife; Dorothy Andrews of Andrews, two sons; Matt Andrews and his wife Kay of Brady, Mark Andrews and his wife Sara of Lima, NY, one brother; Fred Andrews of Lubbock, two sisters; Mary Robison of College Station, Texas, Ruth Walker of Abilene, and Lorane Jackson of Hico, Texas, five grandchildren; Blake, Lance and Kyle all of Brady, Alyssa and Christopher of Midland.

The family ask that Memorial gifts be made to:Home Hospice of Andrews
803 N. Main St.,Andrews, Texas 79714