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MARGARET BASSE
ROY T. BATES

Earnest Bryant
LAURA BENTON

JENIFER LYN BICE
NADINE BLACK
CHERRY J. BLAKENEY
INA MAE BOREN
CARA LYNN BRADFORD
MARY ALLENE BREWER
BRENDA BRAMLEY BRIDGES
CLYDE BROAM
RILLA MEEKS BROOKS
EUGENE BROWN

J.G. BURNETT
ELEANER BURRIS
BOBBY ANN BURT

SANTIAGO A. BARRERA
May 9, 2007

Santiago A. Barrera, 71 of Andrews passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at his home in Andrews.
Rosary service will be 7:00 PM Friday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday May 12, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Father Bernard Gully will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mr. Barrera was born April 26, 1936 in Sanderson, Texas. He was a long time resident of Andrews and moved to San Antonio 13 years ago. He had moved back to Andrews a few months ago.
Mr. Barrera was a truck driver untill his retirement.
He is survived by One daughter - Marta Cruz of Andrews; Two Sons - Jaime (Jimmy) Barrera of Midland and Juan Antonio (Tony) Barrera of Midland; Three Brothers - Homero Barrera of Pecos; Gilberto Barrera of San Antonio; and Juan Manuel Valles of Andrews; Two Sisters - Rita Gonzales of Andrews and Virginia Ochoa of Del Rio, Four Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildern.

Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22, of Andrews was killed in combat, Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq while proudly serving our Country in the United States Army.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, April 30, 2007 at the James Roberts Civic Center in Andrews.The Rev. Doug Kello, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Weimar, Texas, will be officiating. Graveside services will be held in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Ray was born October 4, 1984 in Breckenridge, Texas. He graduated from Andrews High School in 2003. His favorite class was Metal Shop and competed numerous times at the state level. He enjoyed building trailers and barbeque pits. Ray loved to work with the youth group at First Baptist Church in Andrews, loved going on ski trips with the church, and loved playing golf. Ray married Brooke Hooper on December 10, 2005 in Odessa, Texas. After joining the Army, Ray graduated basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia. Cpl. Bevel served with the 10th Mountain Division, Air I, Charlie Company, Ft. Drum, New York. Cpl. Bevel was preceded in death by grandparents, Graham Bevel and Jess Hobbs.
Ray is survived by his wife: Brooke Bevel of Odessa; his parents: Jerry and Lonna Bevel of Andrews; mother: Christy Hobbs Bevel of Lubbock; brothers: Jerry Don Bevel of Odessa, Private Rusty Smith of Fort Wainright, Alaska; sister: Keisha Bevel of Andrews; grandparents: Ruth Willis of Rockwall, Texas, Betty Hobbs of Odessa, Jerry and Susan Hallmark of Lingerville, Texas, great grandmothers: Willie Mae Hallmark of Stephenville, Texas, Dorothy Wiseman of Belmont, Illinois; uncles: David Hobbs, Mike Bevel, Greg Bevel, and Don Hallmark.
The family request the memorial gifts be made to the Andrews County Veterans Memorial, 700 West Broadway, Andrews, Texas 79714. Or to the Care Packages for Troups in Memory of Cpl. Ray Bevel, at First Basin Credit Union in Andrews, Texas.
Public visitation for Cpl. Bevel will take place Saturday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 12:00PM to 3:00 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

ANDREWS — Services for Earnest B. Bryant, 73, of Andrews are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Dale Dozier will officiate with Ted Short, pastor of McKinney Acres Baptist Church assisting. Burial will follow in Andrews cemetery under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home.

He was born June 27,1908, in Seymour and had lived in Andrews for 34 years, moving there from Seagraves. He was a member of Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He married Una Wilson on June 12, 1980 in Andrews.

Survivors other than his wife include one son, Buster Bryant of Monahans; one stepson, R.C. Houtchens of Midland; one daughter, Polly Griggs of Lubbock; one step-daughter, Betty Ivey of Burkburnett; two sisters, Flora Stergin of Seymour and Etter High of Seagraves; two brothers, Edward Bryant of Kingsland and Joel Bryant of Texas City; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren..

Services for Margaret Basse, 84 of Midland, formerly of Andrews will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Bellview Baptist Church in Midland. Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Thursday in Andrews Old Cemetery. Services are being handled by Ellis Funeral Home in Midland.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 24, 2004 at the Andrews Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rod Peacock and Rev. Bob Zap officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice House, 903 North Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761.

Donna Jean (Collins) Barnes entered this life on November 11, 1932 received by her parents, Jack and Pauline Collins. Donna was an intelligent and active young lady giving her parents and sister, Jackee, many fun memories in Odessa. As a child, Donna loved to be with her mom so much that she ran away from school frequently to return home. Sadly, at age nine, Donna lost her mom to a fast spreading infection. After a few years, her dad remarried Pear Scott, who willingly accepted the “ready-made family” and fulfilled the role as mother and wife. During her years at Odessa High School, Donna participated in A Cappella Choir 1949-1950; Drill Squad Secretary 1948; Halloween Queen 1948; Runner-up for school beauty queen 1948-1950; and Shakespeare Club 1949. The Collins family grew to include other siblings, whose names are Bobby Jack, Nancy, and William (Tracy) Collins. The family unit was always important to Donna and she started her own, when she married Louis D. Barnes in January of 1956. They settled in Andrews to raise two children, Cynthia Jean and Joe Dan. Donna was a first-class mother, wife, businesswoman, neighbor, friend, and dog lover (Dolly being the most recent loyal companion). Living in Andrews has meant participating in her church, truck business, 4H Club, Sheriff’s Posse, school events, banking operations, and having many gatherings in the home. Her husband preceded her in death on October 30, 1993. She put her greatest effort into her family and home because she bore the most unconditional love available to mankind. After her children were raised, Donna became a grandmother to seven grandchildren, who all know her as “Munner”. These grandchildren, Daniel, Chrissie, Amanda, Joe Jerren, Ben, Jalee, and John Tyler will always remember the “special way” that their “Munner” treated them. Donna loved the Savior Jesus Christ and had committed her life to His honor through her attribute of charity. She had many friends young and old and will be sorely missed by all. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh not evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth...” (1 Cor. 13: 4-8 KJV)

Funeral services for “Granny” Bennett, 91, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Andrews Church of Christ with Mark Wilson, Rodney Noble, Moody Conner, and Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.

She was born Neva Christine Grimes in Checotah, Oklahoma on December 5, 1913 to Flora and James Grimes. Neva graduated from high school and commercial college in Ardmore Oklahoma. She was married to Roy Davis Bennett, Sr. on March 15, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1949 they bought a 160-acre farm on Ruskin Road and settled down to raise the family. They opened a feed store on the spot now occupied by the county library. They also sold appliances to supplement the feed business. Soon the furniture and appliance business grew enough that it took over as the family business and Bennett’s Furniture was born. Roy became involved in politics and was elected County Judge in 1962. Roy and Neva had three children, Roy D, Phyllis, and Ellen. Neva was a charter member of the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Andrews Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy, Sr., son, Roy D. Jr., and one granddaughter, Virginia Christine Hoffman.

Neva is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Ann Bain of Shreveport Louisiana, and Ellen Hoffman of Andrews; Five grandchildren, Bryan Hoffman, Angela Porter, Billy Joe Bain, Deborah McBride, and Bradley Bain; Eight great grandchildren, Lindsay and Chelsea Hoffman, Averee and Tyler Porter, Melissa Carlisle, Dustin and Mariah McBride, and Amanda Bain.

Funeral services for Jenifer Lyn Bice, 33, of Colorado Springs, Colorado will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Mid Cities Community Church, 8700 West Highway 191, in Midland with Pastor Russ Austin of Southpoint Community Church in Jacksonville, Florida and Pastor Kevin York of Mid Cities Community Church in Midland officiating.

Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005 in the Andrews Old Cemetery in Andrews.

Family will receive friends at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

She died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.

She was born December 20, 1971 in Andrews, Texas to Walter Dan Galloway and Cheryl Ann Mays Galloway. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1990, where she received All-State honors in golf. She attended Midland College, and also had worked at the Midland Police Department. She married Frank Bice on October 1, 1993 in Midland. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado from Midland. She was a past member of Mid Cities Community Church, and was currently attending Springs Harvest Fellowship in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She had assisted her husband in building a National Award Winning Agency with AIG. She and Frank were leaders together and an inspiration to many. Ever an encourager to friends, family, and associates, brightening many lives with her ever present smile and gracious words, she let her love for Christ shine through everything with which she was involved (Matt. 5.16). Her devotion and specialty was in being the best Mom and Wife in this world.

She is survived by her husband: Frank Bice of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter: Chloe Grace Bice of Colorado Springs, Colorado; mother: Cheryl Galloway of Andrews; father: Dan Galloway of Andrews; brother: Jeremy Galloway of Andrews; grandparents: John B. and Youldean Mays of Franklin, Tennessee; mother in law: Inez Bice of New Boston; Frank's daughter: Susan Jones and husband Joe of Round Rock; and Frank's 2 grandchildren: Caroline and Ivy Jones of Round Rock.

Memorials may be sent to Donor Alliance, Mimi Nelson, 720 South Colorado Blvd, Suite 800 N., Denver, Colorado 80246.

J.G. Burnett, 80, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his daughters home in Andrews.
A Family visitation will be Friday from 6-8 PM at McNett Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. David Welch of Houston and Bryan Johnson of Home Hospice in Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Mr. Burnett was born July 23, 1925 in Limestone, Oklahoma. He married Eva Lee Welch March 29, 1944 in Carlsbad, NM. They moved to Andrews in 1963 from Carlsbad.
He was a Cotton Farmer. He also worked for International Minerals Corporation, J7J Steel, Andrews County, and Tucker Construction. .
He liked to hunt and fish and go camping. He loved his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. He loved farming, and his John Deere tractor.
He was preceded in death by; His parents-Jethro and Zora Burnett; 3 Brothers- Velon, Vernon and Jack Burnett; and Granddaughter- Keni Lee Thompson.
J.G. is survived by: Wife Eva Lee Burnett of Andrews; Three Daughters- Sue Penny and Husband Glenn of Andrews; Charlotte Ramsay and Husband Jack of Andrews; Belinda Hall and husband Mark of San Marcus; Two Sons- Weston Burnett and wife Debbie of Andrews; Velon Burnett and wife Martha of Cypress, Texas; Four Brothers- N.C. Burnett of Carlsbad, NM; Clinton Burnett of Odessa; Harrold Burnett of Phoenix, AZ; and Doyle Burnett of Albuquerque, NM; Two Sisters- Cellah Carlton of Carlsbad; and Argelee Young of Huntsville, Alabama; Nine Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren.
Memorial Donations may be made to Home Hospice of Andrews.

Roy T. Bates, 91, of Andrews passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at his residence in Andrews. Cremation was under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Burial of cremains will be at a later date.
He was born August 2, 1915 in Leslie, Missouri to Charles Harrison Bates and Sarah Ellen Bandy Bates. He was educated in Wyoming. He married Ione Marie Schandorff, and she preceded him. He worked as an engineer and pumper for Amoco Oil Company for 35 years. He moved to Great Falls, Montana in 1975 from Casper, Wyoming and married Cecilia Bold Kincaid. He assisted and managed rental properties. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and taking rides in the country. He moved to Andrews in 2005 due to health reasons and lived with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Roy C. Bates; and numerous brothers and sisters. He was Episcopalian.
He is survived by his wife: Cecila Kincaid Bates of Great Falls, Montana; 1 daughter: Mary Nelson and husband Clint of Andrews; 1 brother: Gene Bates of Casper, Wyoming; 1 sister: Ruth Hendricks of Big Piney, Wyoming; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.

Services for Laura Naomi Benton, 100 of Andrews will be a Graveside service, 10:00 AM Monday, March 26, 2007 in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor of First Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Laura passed away Friday, March 23, 2007 at Permian Residential Care Center. She was born on December 9, 1906 at Jayton, Texas. She married Mark Benton on February 12, 1925 in Claremont, Texas. Laura was a member of the First Baptist Church. She worked for the Rose theater in Andrews for 40 years before rertirement. Mark preceded her in death on March 13, 1986.
Survivors include a son: A.T. Benton, Channelview, Texas, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

Services for Nadine Black, 71 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Rick Doyle, pastor of Means Methodist. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Nadine passed away Thursday morning at Andrews Permian Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 8, 1935 in Stonewall County, Texas. She grew up at Old Glory and graduated from high school there. She married G.C. Black, Sr. on June 7, 1953 in Hamlin, Texas.
Nadine was a homemaker and a member of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include; husband, G.C. Black, Sr., Andrews; son Gerome Black, Jr. and wife Cindy of Seminole, Texas; daughter, Trudee Reed and husband Dwayne of Monahans, Texas; mother Elaine Johnson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister Nell Gibson and husband Jack of Albuquerque, New Mexico; five grandchildren, Casey Reed and husband Rick of Lubbock, Texas, Gerod Black and wife Callie of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rocky Reed and wife Brin of Merkel,
Texas, Travis Reed, Lubbock, Texas, Rachel Reed, Monahans, Texas; 2 great grand children, Taylor and Evan Reed both of Lubbock. A sister Glenda Lodge, preceded her in death in 2002.

Cherry Blakeney, 89, of Andrews passed away Friday January 5, 2007 at Permian Residential Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Cherry was born July 7, 1917 in Peason, Arizona. She married Frank Blakeney September 16, 1934 in Globe, Arizona. They moved to Andrews in 1991 from Pecos, Texas.
She was a Homemaker and Mother. She was a member of the New Life Worship Center in Andrews and she loved the Lord. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to play Bingo and 42.
She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Frank in 2001, her daughter, Betty Wynne in 1974; Sons, Bill in 1989 and Tom in 2004.

She is survived by; One Sons - Kenneth Blakeney of Andrews; 14 Grandchildren and 31 Great-Grandchildren.

Ina Mae Jones Boren, age 88, of Andrews passed away Friday August 11, 2006 in Gatesville, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday August 15, 2006 at McKinney Acres Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Ted Short will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery.
Ina Mae was born August 10, 1918 at Hawley, Texas. She married Delmond Doyle (Bill) Boren November 11, 1933 in Tarzan, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was also preceded in death by: Son- Delmond George (Punk) Boren; Daughter - Birdie Evelyn Heidelberg.
She is survived by: Sons - Tim Boren of Belle Fuche, SD; Dale Boren of Ft. Worth, TX; Danny Boren of Hamilton, TX Larry Murphee of Cuching, OK; Daughters - Fay Doyle of Gatesville, TX; Sue Padgett of Robert Lee, TX; One Brother - Eugene (Dock) Jones of Arlington, TX; 27 Grandchildren; and numorous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.
She was known to many as Momma Boren.

Services for Cara Lynn Bradford, 33 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 25, 2006 in Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Rick Doyle, pastor of Means Methodist. Graveside services will be 12:00 PM Monday, March 27, 2006 at Johnson Cemetery at Munday, Texas
Cara passed away in Andrews on Wednesday March 22, 2006. She was born on November 9, 1972 at Farmington, New Mexico. Cara has lived in Andrews for many years. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1991. She was a receptionist for Chaney CPA. and was a member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include; her father, Billy R. Bradford, Andrews, sisters Cliffa Pool of Andrews and Cecilia Acuff of Greenwood, Texas, nephews Cole O'Brien Pool,Andrews, Marc Chase Acuff and Logan Ray Acuff both of Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Bradford on March 19, 1992.

Funeral services for Mary Allene Brewer, 80, of Brownwood will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006 in Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Brownwood with Brother Wesley McAfee officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00PM - 6:00PM on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, April 10, 2006 in the Andrews Old Cemetery with Brother Wesley McAfee officiating. Services will be under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. Visitation in Andrews at McNett Funeral Home will begin 7:00 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006 and Monday, April 10, 2006 at 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
She passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006 at a local nursing home in Brownwood.
She was born August 19, 1925 in Lamesa to Sebe and Lorena Flowers. She married John Earl Brewer in Lamesa on June 3, 1944. She has been a resident of Mills County since 1966 and Brown County since 2001. She was a Christian and a member of the Eastern Star Goldthwaite Chapter 909. She was preceded in death by her husband John Earl Brewer and her parents Sebe and Rena Flowers.
She is survived by 2 daughters Patsy Whittington and husband Lynn of Granbury, and Johnnie Sue Lancaster and husband Gary Don of May; her grandchildren Tonya Maultsby and husband Gary of May, Quentin Whittington and wife Luz of Illinois, Christina Sessums and husband Steve of Weatherford and Wendy Lancaster of May; great grandchildren Cody Lancaster, Katie Christenson, Brittany Whittington, Ashley Whittington, Cameron King, Hayden Maultsby, and Sloan Maultsby; sisters Betty Owen and husband Bobby of Maryland, Marcea Clive of Portales N.M., and Doris McAfee and husband Wesley of N.M.

Funeral services for Brenda Bramley Bridges, 63, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 9, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Harvey Enriquez, Pastor of Northcrest Baptist Church in Andrews, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Bramley, Steven Bramley, Jim Kelly, Jeff Bramley, Ross Mason, James Hogeland, and Tyler Morton.
She passed away on Monday, November 6, 2006 at her brother's residence in Andrews.
She was born November 9, 1942 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Walter Forrest Bramley, Sr. and Lois Marie Phillips Bramley. She attended Andrews Schools and has lived in Andrews for most of her life. She married Jack Bridges, Sr. on November 28, 1960 in El Paso. She worked as a cook for Buddy's Drive In and B'S Home Style Cooking in Andrews. She was a member of Northcrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband: Jack Bridges, Sr. of Andrews; 2 daughters: Lois Sustaita of Marlin and Joyce Elliott of. Andrews; 1 son: Jack Bridges, Jr. and wife April of Rowlett; 2 sisters: Marie Mason of Fort Worth and Linda Bramley of Andrews; 2 brothers: Walter Bramley of Andrews and Wayne Bramley and wife Melody of Andrews; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Clyde Broam, 95, of Odessa will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 7, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Bob Zap of Andrews, officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
He passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
He was born September 26, 1911 in Prue, Oklahoma to Henry Green Broam and Ella Margaret Cole Broam. He married Elah Catherine Gibb in 1937 in McPherson, Kansas. They moved to Odessa and then to Andrews in 1938. He had worked for Barnsdale Oil Company, Stanolind Oil and Gas Company, and Pan American, which all became Amoco Production. He worked for those companies from 1937-1976 and retired as a drilling foreman. He was a charter member of the First Christian Church in Andrews. He had served on the Andrews School Board from 1943-1960. He was a Master Mason and member of the Andrews Masonic Lodge #1042 since 1943; 50 year member of the Scottish Rite; and a 32nd Degree Mason of the Shriners in El Paso since 1948. He joined the El Maida Temple in 1958. He moved to Odessa in 1990 and has been a member of the First Christian Church in Odessa. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother: Glyn Broam.
He is survived by his 1 son: Ronnie Broam and wife Pat of Livingston; 1 daughter: Erma Gean Slack and husband Arnold of Odessa; 1 sister: Roxie Hollandsworth of Lee's Summitt, Missouri; 5 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice House in Odessa or First Christian Church in Odessa.

Graveside services for Rilla Meeks Brooks, 64, of Odessa will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 in the Andrews West Cemetery with Rev. Clydel Chapman, Pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Odessa, officiating.
She passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at her residence in Odessa.
She was born on May 2, 1942 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Bennie Lee Meeks and Audie Hazel McCoy Meeks. She had lived in Odessa since 1953. She graduated from Permian High School in 1960, which was the first class to graduate from Permian. She worked as a bookkeeper for Tommy's Jewelry Store in Odessa for 10 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Odessa. She married Walter Brooks on January 1, 1990 in Odessa. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Odessa. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband: Walter Brooks of Odessa; 2 sons: Darren Hightower of Odessa and Mark Brooks and wife Vicki of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 1 daughter: Tammy Allison of Odessa; 1 brother: Jim Meeks of Houston; and 1 grandson: Justin Brooks of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Memorials may be sent to Odyssey Hospice or Su Casa Home Health in Odessa.

Eugene Brown, 78, of Andrews passed away Sunday October 16, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa. Funeral servicces will be 2:00 PM Saturday October 21, 2006 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Joddie Garrett of Kermit, Rev. Julius Brooks of Midland and Rev. Bennie Andreson of Canyon will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born June 24, 1928 in Copeland, Texas. He moved to Andrews in 1947 from Seagraves, Texas. He served in the US Army. He married Dorthy Moore January 10, 1954 in Midland, Texas. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He loved to play the guitar, he played in several bands over the years. He had played with Willie Nelson and Ike and Tina Turner.
He was preceded in death by three sons, his parents and one brother.
He is survived by: His wife; Dorthy Brown of Andrews, three sons; Gary Brown of Eunice, NM, Aaron Brown of Andrews and Curtis Brown of Odessa, two daughters; Mary McCain of Andrews and Zelda Brown of MArble Falls, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Eleaner P. Burris, 79 of Andrews, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Eleaner was born on September 12, 1927 in Drumright, Oklahoma. She married LeRoy Burris on November 27, 1950 in Drumright, Oklahoma. Mr. Burris preceded her in death on October 18, 2004.
Survivors include, daughters: Laura Burris, Andrews and Gloria Ray, Herford, Texas, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

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.