GENE SAWYER
January 13, 2006

Memorial services for Gene Sawyer, 55, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Cremation is under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Gene passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 at his residence in Andrews.
He was born April 11, 1950 in Rotan, Texas to James Weldon Sawyer and Mary Frances Cooper Sawyer. He lived in Andrews from 1952 - 1968 and served in the U.S. Navy for 22 1/2 years and retired as Petty Officer 1st Class. He served in Vietnam Era and Operation Desert Storm. He returned back to Andrews in 1993. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his 2 sons: Jay Sawyer of San Angelo and Bryan Sawyer of Lamoore, California; 3 daughters: Amy Hale of Robert Lee, Brandi Sawyer of Friendswood, and Lyndsey Sawyer of San Marcos; mother: Frances Sawyer of Andrews; 3 brothers: Jimmy Sawyer of Abilene, Johnny Sawyer and wife Debbie of Andrews, and Mitch Sawyer and wife Michelle of Andrews; 2 sisters: Venita Shellman and husband Mike of Anaheim, California and Joretta Woods and husband Ken of Eldorado, Arkansas; and 8 grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Andrews Senior Center or Pink Ladies Auxillary.

ELSIE SCHNUG
March 1, 2007

Elsie P. Schnug, 95 of Andrews, passed away Thursday morning, March 1, 2007 at Permian Regional Medical Center. Services will be at a later date.
Elsie was born on September 10, 1911 in Madison, South Dakota. She married Byron Schnug on June 10, 1944 in Victorville, CA. They moved to Andrews in 1957 from Clear Lake, Iowa. Elsie was a homemaker and a member of the Seven Day Adventist.
Byron preceded her in death on June 15, 1994.
Elsie is survived by a niece, nephew sister-in-law and several friends.

CAROL A. SEALE
September 20, 2006

Rosary services for Carol A. Seale, 64, of Andrews will be 7:00 PM Thursday, September 21, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Friday, September 22, 2006 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews with Rev. Bernard Gully, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
She passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at her residence in Andrews.
She was born on March 3, 1942 in Wichita Falls to Elbert Carlton Crow and Esta Ethelynn Parks Crow. She married Buddy Seale on December 19, 1959 in Vernon. They moved to Andrews in 1978 from Fort Stockton. She had worked for J. Cleo Thompson Oil Company as a secretary since 1978. She was a hard worker, perfectionist, great financial manager, loyal and very giving, enjoyed playing bingo, and was a prankster. She had been involved in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fort Stockton while living there. She was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy, on September 17, 2002; twin sons: Charles Keith and Buddy Carlton Seale in 1972; and her parents.
She is survived by her 2 daughters: Carla Gentry and husband David of Midland and Terry Seale of Big Spring; 1 sister: JoLynda McDonald of Scottland, Texas; 1 brother: Lester Crow of Dumont, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Fletcher, Mark Morgan, Tareh Kratz, Cody Bryant, and Lindy Mercer; and 3 great grandchildren: Aubri, Chayna, and Charles Fletcher.
Memorials may be sent to Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 201 NE Avenue K, Andrews, Texas 79714.

BYFORD GAYLE SEALY
July 21st, 2005

Byford Gayle Sealy, the only child of Carl and Lurline Sealy was born on February 19, 1926 in Waxahachie, Texas. He died on July 21, 2005 in Andrews. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Andrews Church of Christ. Officiating will be Minister Mark Wilson, and Moody Conner. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann of the home, one son Scott Sealy and his wife Gloria of Andrews; two daughters-Gayle Schultz and her husband John of Houston, Texas, and their children Shauna Schultz of Dallas, Texas and Jason Schultz of San Diego, California; Keri Wientjes and her husband Ross of Mound City, South Dakota, and their children, Payton, Pearson, Reece and Channing. He was pre-deceased by his parents and a son Michael Neil Sealy, who died in an automobile accident the day after he finished his junior year at Texas Christian University.
Byford and his parents moved to Andrews in 1929 and Byford graduated from Andrews High School in 1942. He was baptized at the age of 13 in a dirt tank about 10 miles north of Andrews. He attended John Tarleton Agricultural College for one year and then enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of seventeen in 1943 at Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego. Basic training was at Camp Pendleton in California. He served as a machine-gunner on Saipan and Okinawa, an as an MP in the occupation of Japan in Nagasaki after the atom bomb was dropped. He returned home in 1947 and attended what is now the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music in 1951. He then became the band director in Hawkins for one year before re-entering the Marine Corps as an officer in 1952. While in Hawkins he was also the tuba player in the East Texas Symphony. He was a naval gun spotter in Korea for about 6 to 7 months. He returned to the U.S. and was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia.
Upon leaving the Marine Corps as a captain in 1955, he entered the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent in Washington D.C. and Chicago, Illinois.
Byford and his family returned to Andrews in 1957 for him to go into the abstract business with his father. After returning to Andrews he served on the City Council as Mayor, he served as a board member of the Andrews Independent School District. He was a member of the Andrews Industrial Foundation and was on the Board of Directors of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Byford met his wife Jo Ann while they were both playing in the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, where he played tuba and she played French horn. Jo Ann attended West Texas State University on a music scholarship given by the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, in which she played French horn. Byford and Jo Ann were married on September 27, 1969. Byford has reflected that Jo Ann is comparable to the wife described in Proverbs 31:10-31 and has said that she has all of the good characteristics of that wife.
Byford has lost his long battle with cancer – having had treatment for the past 18 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: The Neil Sealy Memorial Scholarship Fund, T.C.U. Donor Relations, P.O. Box 297045, Ft. Worth, Texas 76129. Allison Cancer Center, 301 N. N, Midland, Texas 79701 or Home Hospice, 803 North Main, Andrews, Texas 79714

Submitted by:Lola Thomason

BOBBIE SHARP
December 12, 2005

Bobbie Sharp, 73, of Andrews passed away Monday, December 12, 2005 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Bill Melton Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Bobbie was born April 12, 1932 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She married J.P. Sharp August 7, 1972 in Andrews. She worked as a Draftsman when she was younger and she was a Homemaker the last many years.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews. She Enjoyed dressing a a clown for events at the Sky High Children's Ranch, and she loved being Mrs. Santa Clause for Christmas parties.
She was an active member of the Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge. She loved going fishing and traveling, and she loved to spend time with her family.
She is survived by: Husband- I.UP. Sharp of Andrews; One Son - Billy Bob Kennedy of La Port, Texas; Three Daughters - Joyce Hammond of Andrews; Jan Nelson of Midland; Naomi Orman of Midland; Three Step-Daughters - Claudia Duncan of Dallas; Teresa Froelich of Andrews and Yalanda Joyce Sims of Lake Ellsinore, California; Twenty Two Grandchildren and a Host of Great-Grandchildren.

JOHN PAUL 'J.P.' SHARP
June 18, 2006

J. Paul Sharp, 81, of Andrews passed away Sunday June 18, 2006 at his home in Andrews.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Kevin Covington , Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Paul was born December 20, 1924 in Dublin, Texas. He moved to Andrews in 1960 from Kermit. He married Bobbie Anderson, August 7, 1972 in Andrews. Paul was a Pumper for Gulf Oil until his retirement. He also worked as a Butcher, a Cowboy and rode Bulls in his younger days, he owned and operated a Pipe Yard at one time. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Moose lodge and was a founding member of the Andrews Eagles Lodge. Paul loved his family and he loved to help people. He was preceded in death by, his wife Bobbie in December of 2005, one step-daughter, and all of his brothers and sisters, and parents.
He is survived by: Four Daughters- Claudia Duncan of Dallas; Teresa Froelich of Andrews; Yolanda Sharp of Lake Ellsinore, California; and Kitti Steele of Dallas; Step-children - Jan Nelson, and Naomi Foreman both of Midland and Billy Bob Kennedy of Houston; Five Grandchildren and many Step grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren and Great-Great- Grandchildren.

Memorial Gifts may be made to Star Hospice.

NADEAN SHIPLEY
March 16, 2007

Nadean Shipley, 66, of Andrews passed away on Friday, March 16, 2007 at her home. She was born to Henry and Vivian Wolfe in Powderly, Texas on January 13, 1941. She was a graduate of Andrews High School. She drove a school bus for Andrews ISD for 26, years before retiring in 2006. She loved working outdoors in her yard and driving her bus. She provided love and joy for her children and granchildren. She never met a stranger or a child she couldn't make laugh.
Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 19, 2007 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by one son Richard Sellers in 1979 and one grandson Christopher Breeding in 2005.
She is survived by her three daughters Tonya Horn of Gilmer, Texas, Rachelle Gains of Midlalnd, Texas and Paul and Tracy Mainka of Andrews, five grandchildren. Scott Gaines of Shallowater, Texas, Lockie Breeding of Gilmer, Texas, Roxanne, Paula and Ryan Mainka all of Andrews. Honorary children. Auden and Yolanda Saenz and grandchildren Auden, Jr and Aaron all of Andrews. Five sisters, Carolyn Meyers of Odessa, Texas, Bobby and Shirley McWilliams of Midland, Texas, Charlie and Maxine Kinney, Benny and Janicse Brown, Jose and Marshia Perez, one brother Larry and Joanne Wolfe all of Andrews. Numerous nephews and nieces and her bus barn family.

JOAN PAWLEY STEWART
August 18, 2006

Joan P. Stewart, 68, of Seminole and formerly of Andrews passed away Friday August 18, 2006 at her home in Seminole.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Rev. Bob Zap of Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends 4-6 PM, Sunday at McNett Funeral Home.
Joan was born March 26, 1938 in Greybell, Wyoming. She married Eddie Gail Stewart September 8, 1957 in Cody, Wyoming. They made there home in Andrews in 1974 and moved to Seminole 2 years ago.
She was Secretary and Office Manager for Stewart Welding in Andrews for many years. She was a member of the Andrews Presbyterian Church. Joan loved to write, and she was a published Author, her latest work, a novel entitled "Hot Summer in No Trees". She loved to paint and work in her garden. Joan also loved to shop.
She is survived by: Husband - Eddie Gail Stewart of Seminole; One Daughter - Kelly Stewart Chiles of Seminole; Two Sons - James Eddie Stewart of Andrews and Bob Stewart of Andrews; One Brother - Dean Pawley of Cody, WY; Two Sisters - Vada McNeil of Cody, WY; and Maryann Hodson of Torryton, WY; and Three Grandchildren - Christopher Edward Chiles of College Station, Texas; Sara Jo Chiles of San Angelo, Texas and Cody Gail Stewart of Andrews.
Memorial gifts may be made to Memorial Hospice of Seminole
209 NW 8th St.
Seminole, Texas 79360.

HAROLD G. STOUT
November 5, 2006

Harold Stout, 64, of Andrews passed away at his home Sunday November 5, 2006.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday November 8, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel.
Kevin Bullard form Andrews Church of Christ will officiate.Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Harold was born June 22, 1942 in Sanderson, Texas. He married Shirley Frances, July 25, 1967 in Andrews. He worked as a Driller in Texas, New Mexico, Iran, Indonesia, and Wyoming. He and Shirley moved back to Andrews in 1985 from Wyoming. Harold also worked as a Contract Pumper.
He was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ.
He enjoyed watching "Westerns" on TV and working on cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Clem and Nora Stout, his Son - Billy Stout in 1988; a Sister- Melva Johnson two Brothers - J.C. and Glenn Stout.
He is Survived by: his Wife - Shirley Stout of Andrews; Son - Dewayne and wife Becky Stout of Andrews; tow Daughters - Sandrea Stout of Lovington, NM and Susan and husband Ryan North of Lubbock; Two Brothers - Harvey Stout of Great Falls, Montana; Lynn Stout of Bowie, Texas; Parents-in-law - Thomas and June Francis of Andrews; and 7 Grandchildren.

THERA STULTZ
September 6, 2006

Thera Stultz, age 88, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews, Texas.
She was born February 22, 1918 in Rockwall County, Texas to Richard G. and Tennie Williams. She graduated from Garland High School in 1936 and that same year on August 1st married Bill Briley Stultz in Richardson, Texas. The couple moved to Ballinger in 1949 where both were active community members.
She worked as a sales clerk at Higginbotham Department Store, and many Ballinger residents remember the wonderful fudge and candy Thera made. She loved to cook and sew and also delivered Meals on Wheels. She was ordained an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Ballinger on January 28, 1990 and was very active in the work of the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Bill, and by several siblings: Winnie Bozman, Clarence Williams, Corine Blackmon, Cecil Williams, Aliene Bozman, Mildred King, and Elsie Hunt.
Mrs. Stultz is survived by many loving family members including her children, Bobbie McMillan of Christoval, Texas; Rex Stultz and his wife, Marty, of Eden, Texas; Millie Henderson and her husband, Bob, of Andrews, Texas; and Beth Penley also of Andrews.
Also surviving are grandchildren Scott Flanagan and wife, Mylea, of Ballinger; Kellie Ebenstein and husband, Steve, of Greenwood, Texas; Ross Stultz and wife, Mary Lisa, of Menard, Texas; Reid Stultz and wife, Kelly, of San Angelo. Eleven great-grandchildren
survive: Alyssa, Shane, Avery, and Ben Flanagan of Ballinger; Sterlin, Kambree, Slade, and Sawyer Ebenstein of Greenwood, Texas; Stran and Slone Stultz of Menard, Texas; and Hadley Stultz of San Angelo.
Also surviving are a sister, Monnie Fay Price, and a brother Woodrow Williams; a special brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Alice Stultz of Dallas; a dear friend, Louise King; step grandsons, Mark Henderson of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Todd Henderson of San Angelo; a step granddaughter, Lisa Gordy of Coppell, Texas; and eight step great grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Sunday, September 10, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday, September 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.at the First Presbyterian Church in Ballinger, with Kary Rawlings officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Flanagan, Ross Stultz, Reid Stultz, Steve Ebenstein, Todd Henderson, Dale Halfmann, R. J. Laird, and Tom Sykes. Honorary pallbearers are F. E. Clayton, Bob Webb, Harry Tinkler, Winton Milliff, Milton Redman, Myles Evans, Bill Sykes, Tanner Sykes, Chauncey Mansell, James Fowler, and Casey Laird.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Ballinger, to Ballinger Carnegie Library, 204 Eighth St., Ballinger, Texas 76821 or to Home Hospice of Andrews, 803 N. Main, Andrews, Texas 79714.

ELMONT (BILL) SUGGS
February 28, 2007

Elmont (Bill) Suggs, 83, of Odessa passed away Wednesday February 28,2007 at Alliance Hospital in Odessa.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday At McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Rev.Alvin Petty pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church of Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Bill was born May 17, 1923 in Parris, Arkansas. He Served in the US Army from 1943 untill he retired in 1971 as a First Sergeant. He married Waltrauth (Trutty) Werner in Manhiem Germany on April 14, 1955.
Bill was a doting husband and loved to spoil he wift Trutty, he also loved to hunt and fish.
After his retirement he had an exterminating business. He and trutty also work in real estate, Buing and Homes fixing them up and selling them or keeping them as rental property.
He is survived by: Wife - Trutty Suggs, of Odessa; One Brother - O.L. Suggs of Demming, NM and One Sister - Martha Cook of Poterville, California.