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Charlie owned and operated George Brothers Fabrication in Midland. He attended Highland Methodist Church.
Charlie loved to play golf and work on his Jaguar. He loved to swim and lay in the sun.
Charlie was from the AHS Class of 1968

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Deborah Lynn Gonzales, 49 of Andrews, passed from this life, July 10, 2010 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Texas.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 13, between 7:00-9:00 P.M. at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 14, at 4:00 P.M. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Andrews, under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Guy Crawford will officiate.

Deborah was born in Gaines County, June 4, 1961 to Johnny and Judy Scarbrough. She lived most of her life in Andrews. Debbie attended Andrews Schools and graduated from AHS in May 1978. She earned a Bachelors’ degree from UTPB in 2001. She was a substitute teacher in the Andrews Independent School District for many years. She also taught Severe and Profound Special Education in Gonzales, Texas for 3 years and 1 year in Victoria. Debbie and her husband, Juan Gonzales returned to Andrews in July 2008.

Debbie was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Andrews. Most of all, she loved God, her precious family and close friends and the time she spent with them.
Debbie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roland and Bess Blocker of Andrews, Raymond and Helen Scarbrough of Odessa; her aunt, Beverly Blocker of Andrews; uncles, Spud Blocker of Midland and Rudy Gonzales of Pearsall, Texas and one precious grandson, Caiden John Randolph.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Juan Gonzales, residing in Andrews; daughter, Mandy Randolph and partner, Chelley Jones of Round Rock; son, Chris Randolph and wife, Mesha of Odessa; her parents, Johnny and Judy Scarbrough of Andrews; mother-n-law, Evarista Gonzales of Pearsall; grandchildren, Justin, Nathaniel, Bryan and Amaris Gonzales all of Dilly, Texas and a host of dear and loving friends.

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Brent Reagan Shoemaker born June 30,1965 - died December 15, l997. Brent graduated from AHS in l983 and was a member of the first Cross Country Track team. He graduated with a BBA in Marketing from Texas Tech University in 1987. Brent was blessed with a "gift of gab" and loved people. He was a great salesman and loved working in the medical field. He worked for US Surgical as a surgical tech and sold surgical instruments. Brent is survived by two daughters that he adored, Kaitlyn & Emily, his parents Tootie & Larry Shoemaker, sister & brother-in-law Staci & Steve Kolb, grandparents Bill & Erlene Payne, & Helen Shoemaker. Also nephews Jase & Blake Kolb & cousins Jim & Neil Payne along with best friend Robbie Gatlin & many other loyal friends. 

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James Wesley Crabtree, 67, died Tuesday, May 31 at his residence in Richardson, TX.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate his life at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2016 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Leslie L. Boone, minister of Andrews Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 PM Saturday in Gaines County Cemetery at Seagraves, Texas under the personal care of McNett Funeral Home. Please celebrate the life of Wesley by visiting www.mcnettfuneralhome.com.

Wesley was born Aug. 6, 1948 in Levelland, TX to Ross and Marie Crabtree. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1966. He was elected president of his class every year he was in high school. He attended Odessa College followed by military service in the U.S. Army. His major employers in the Dallas area were Texas Instruments and UPS.

He is survived by a brother, Larry and wife, Judy of Denton. A niece, Lori of Carrollton and nephew, Ross of Lubbock. He was preceded in death by parents; father, Ross (1957), mother, Marie (2001) and sister, Donna (2008).

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William Chandler "Chan" Langley

William Chandler "Chan" Langley, 45, of Lubbock, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Lubbock.  Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. today at McNett Funderal Home in Andrews.  Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.  

He was born in Sweeny.  He was a teacher and a coach.  Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Langley; parents, Ronny and Susan Langley; and sister, Heather Harrison.

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Bobby was born April 12, 1961 in Andrews and was a lifelong resident of Andrews. He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne. Bobby was an Oil field Electrician for SMCO/Oxy. He was a member of the Mesquite Burners, and he loved to cook and Bar B-Q. He was famous for his homemade beef jerky.
Bobby loved music and enjoyed playing the harmonica (when no one was listening). He loved animals taking pictures and riding his Harley. Bobby was a Baptist and he never met a stranger.

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Buddy went to meet his Lord on November 30, 1962.
Buddy was survived by parents Ruth and  Phil Phillips; 4 sisters- Anna, Joyce, Billye and Jackie and one brother Joe.  At the time of his death he  was attending West Texas College at El Paso; which is now named Universtiy Texas of El Paso (UTEP).  He was also survived by his spouse Pat McNair, from Notrees, TX.
He was laid to rest at the Andrews Cementry.

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Cheryl Galloway, 64, of Andrews, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Texas.
Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, Texas. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 22, between 6:00-8:00 P.M. at McNett Funeral Home.

Cheryl was born on August 23, 1946 to John B. and Youldean Mays in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was a graduate of Andrews High School.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jenifer Lyn Bice, in 2005 and father, John B. Mays.

She is survived by son, Jeremy Galloway, of Andrews; Dan Galloway, of Andrews; mother, Denny Mays, of Franklin, TN; sister, Cathy Burgen and husband, David, of Andrews; brother, John and wife, Diane Mays, of Franklin, TN; sister-in-law, Ellen Rankin and husband, Forest, of Midland, Texas and one precious granddaughter, Chloe Bice, of Midland, Texas.

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Bruce E. Thompson, Jr., 32 of Andrews, passed away Tuesday morning, September 14,2010 in Andrews Texas.

Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kerry Pack officiating. Burial will follow in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his father at the young age of 29, Bruce E. Thompson, Sr.

He is survived by his son, B. J. Thompson and daughter, Fayth Thompson, both of Andrews; mother, Carol Thompson, of Andrews; sisters, Christina Cooper, of Norfolk, VA, Nikki Neel, of Andrews; brother, James Thompson; grandparents, Jay and Pat Thompson, of Andrews and Eugene Thompson of Carlsbad, NM.

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Jerry Sue Smith, 72 of Andrews, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 17, 2010 at Andrews West Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Covington, Pastor, Second Baptist Church of Andrews will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Smith, in April, 2010.

She is survived by her brother, Earl Scott, Jr. of Grapevine, Texas; several cousins and nieces and nephews.

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Larry Gale Nelson, 61, passed away August 12, 2011 in Rough Canyon, Del Rio, Texas. He was born October 21, 1949 in Koose Bay, Oregon. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Nelson of Del Rio, Texas; son Michael Nelson and his wife Becky; sisters: Sharon Fulwider, Karen Derrington and Jean Jannamon; brothers: Don Nelson and Steve Nelson; and grandchildren: Justin Nelson and Cade Nelson. Larry was a member of the Church of Christ and professional member of the Val Verde County Rural Fire Department.

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Vana Rhea Lawson Tidwell of Granbury, 66, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Granbury.

Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, Wiley Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life: Monday, May 18, 2015, 2 p.m. at Granbury First United Methodist Church.

Private burial will precede service.

Memorials: Neighbors Feeding Neighbors of Granbury, P.O. Box 866, Granbury TX 76048.

Vana was born Sept. 10, 1948 in Dodge City, Kansas, to Herman and Glenda Lawson.

She married her soulmate, Jerry Tidwell, June 3, 1966 in Andrews.

Vana was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Vana graduated from Andrews High School. She worked at the Texas Christian University library while Jerry finished his degree.

Vana worked at the Hood County News for 21 years before retiring in 2000. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed knitting.

She was a member of Granbury First United Methodist Church. Vana loved life, her family, dogs and traveling.

Vana dearly loved her grandchildren and always bragged about their accomplishments.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Lawson.

Survivors: Husband, Jerry Tidwell; daughter, Jamie Timmins; granddaughter, Kelsey Timmins; grandson, Tanner Timmins; son, Derek Tidwell and wife Lori – all of Granbury; mother, Glenda Lawson; brother, Darrell Lawson and wife Sally of Colorado; mother-in-law, Ruth Tidwell and sister-in-law, Sandee Houston, both of Pensacola, Florida.

Arrangements were made by Wiley Funeral Home.

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Carl Wayne Gillihan, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior in October of 2007.


Wayne was born in Dunn, TX to Rufus and Lois Gillihan. 
 
After graduating high school at Andrews High School in 1949 he entered the U. S. Air Force and retired after 27 years.  He then went on to pursue another career.  He attended Johnson Wales Culinary University of Culinary Arts and graduated Suma Cum Laud. 

Wayne was preceded in death by both his father and mother, Rufus and Lois Gillihan, and one brother, Jerry Gillihan.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Susan, three children, Bridgett Norwood, Laurie Osborne, and Brad Gillihan; three grand-children, Brandon Gillihan, Lindsay Gillihan, and Chase Osborne; one brother, Monroe Gillihan and one sister Karla Sue McDonald 
 

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Margaret Little, of Fairfield, TX went home to Glory on March 7, 2015. She was 76.

Born Margaret Ann Earle on April 3, 1938, to Oochie and Alyce (Beauford) Earle in Odessa, TX, she grew up in Odessa, Seminole, and Andrews. Margaret graduated from Andrews High School where she loved all kinds of sports-a love she shared with her dad.

Margaret graduated from West Texas State University and began teaching. After losing her sight, she had a new career with the Texas Commission for the Blind. Margaret helped other blind Texans adapt to their disability. Upon meeting Margaret, most people had to be reminded that she couldn’t see. Even though she was good with her stick, her family still wouldn’t let her drive.

Margaret retired and lived with her daughter, Becky, and her family. She spent her retirement listening to her radio to any ballgame-Spurs, Rangers, Cowboys, Longhorns, Aggies, Red Raiders, Baylor, or listening to Bible teaching, and working around the house.

Most who met Margaret were inspired by the way she adapted to blindness. Those who knew her found a person who was defined by her salvation and faith. Margaret was unwavering in her faith, knew a Bible principle to apply to any life situation and would gladly walk you through it.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings-Sonny Earle, Janie Butler, and Dickie Earle.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Becky and husband Michael Adcock, and granddaughters Taylor Adcock and Lauran Adcock of Fairfield, TX, and her son, Wayne Little and wife Judith, of Flower Mound, TX. She has one surviving brother, Ronny, who lives in Spain.

Family visitation will be at Crane Cowboy Church, Crane, TX, from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Graveside services will be at the Crane County Cemetery on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 4pm with Kenneth Smarr officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.

Donations to Crane Cowboy Church in lieu of flowers.

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KENNETH LEE BOYKIN, SERGEANT, U.S. ARMY, ANDREWS, ANDREWS COUNTY, TEXAS
 
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea Service) and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
 
BIOGRAPHY
Kenny Lee Boykin was born in Andrews, Texas. He was the oldest of four children born to Geneva and Huey Boykin. He spent most of his early years in Andrews, attended Andrews High School and also attended Permian High School in Odessa. He loved being around people. Country/Western music was his favorite.
Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Army in May, shortly after his 17th birthday. He married his wife Mae of Odessa in 1964. He did a tour with the First Cavalry Division Korea in 1964-66, re-enlisted in 1968 for three years, did a previous tour in Vietnam in 1969-70. He re-enlisted again in January 1971 and departed for his second tour in Vietnam on February 8, 1971. He was assigned to D Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division as a squad leader. It was during Lamson 719 operation, at Khe Gio Bridge, March 11, 1971, when he was killed during when a rocket landed near him and another soldier. The other soldier sustained a severe wound to his leg which resulted in an amputation. He was killed one month after he had started his second tour.
 
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife of Odessa, his parents of Andrews, his younger brothers were in Vietnam and were all in the same general area in Vietnam. His brother Sam was in the U.S. Navy and his brother Billy Ray was in the Marines. He had a younger sister Mary G. who was still in the home.
Sgt Boykin was buried with full military honors in the Andrews County Cemetery in Andrews, Texas, his boyhood home.
 

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Andrews Resident Killed in Car Wreck

An Andrews man was killed early Sunday morning in a one-car accident near Odessa after he lost control of his vehicle on a curve.

Michael Neil Sealy, 21, was apparently killed instantly after failing to negotiate a curve three-tenths of a mile west of East Loop 338 on Grandview Avenue north of Odessa, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers' reports stated.  

The accident is throught to have occurred at 2:53 a.m.  Investigators were able to determine the time of the accident because the victim's watch had broken on impact at 2:53 a.m.  The accident was not discovered until 6:40 a.m., however.

DPS reports indicate Sealy was northbound on Grandview at a high rate of speed in a Datsun 280ZX when he lost control of the vehicle on a right-hand turn in the road and sent his vehicle into a broadside skid.

The car flipped over three times, throwing Sealy from the vehicle.  He was pronounced dead at 7:20 a.m. Sunday by Justice of the Peace Manuel Vallez.

Services for Sealy were conducted Tuesday afternoon in Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews.  Burial was in Andrews Cemetery under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home.

Sealy was born March 19, 1964 in Midland.  He was a junior at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.  He was a trainer for the TCU athletic department.

He was a 1982 graduate of Andrews High School where he was an athletic trainer and was a member of the band.  He was also active in United Methodist Youth while in high school.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byford Sealy of Andrews; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Herring of Borger and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Stallings of Tulsa, Okla.; a great-grandmother, Clara Pyron of Jackson, Miss.; a brother, Scott of Odessa; and two sisters, Keri of Stillwater, Okla., and Gayle Schultz of Orange.

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   Doris Gayle O'Dell Graham of Corpus Christi, TX passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
   She was born on April 4, 1944 in Sanat Maria, CA to Robert L. and Edna F. O'dell. They moved to Texas in 1950 and finally settled in Andrews, TX, where she attended Andrews High School and was a member of the Mustang Marching Band. She played the clarinet and truly enjpyed band and marching and talked fondly of her friends and the years she spent in band..
   She met and married the love of her life, J.W. "Dub" Graham while in Andrews.They were married on January 20, 1962 and enjoyed 56 years together. They had  two children, Monte Dale and Ka-Lynn. They moved around following the oilfield until they finally settled in Corpus Christi where she went to work for Target Drilling in 1979 and remained in the same building through many company changes until finally retiring in 2015 from Pool Company. She loved her job and she loved her family and was truly devoted to both.
   She is preceded in death by both of  her parents.
   She is survived by her loving husband, J.W. "Dub" Graham; children Monte (Audrey) Graham and Ka-Lynn Graham; her brother, Robert Doran O'Dell; six grandchildren      and two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
   The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and love to her caregiver for the last eleven months. This woman was a Godsend to our familyand we will be forever  thankful for the wonderful care and love she gave our mother. She will forever hold a special place inour hearts and remain a part of our family "We thank you so much Mrs. Edna Garza. You are an angel sent straight from heaven. We love you."
   There is a memeorial service being held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10:00 am at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel. 
   All are welcome at the home of Dub Graham at 9341 Moon Beam Trail, Corpus Christi, TX, after the service for visitation. 

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Susan “Susie” (Tinsley) Gillihan 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2018.
Susie was born to the late Thomas Cleveland Tinsley and Rosa Lee Mitchum Tinsley on February 27, 1932 in El Dorado, AR. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Jack Tinsley and Eloise Bates, and the love of her life, Carl Wayne Gillihan.

Susan is survived by her three children, Bridgett Norwood (Wyn), Laurie Osborne (Bob), and Brad Gillihan; and four grandchildren Brandon Gillihan (Jennifer), Matthew Couch, Lindsay Wolf (Scott), and Chase Osborne.
After graduation, Susan attended Abilene Christian College in Abilene, TX before marrying the love of her life, Carl Gillihan.  She was a nurse for 30+ years and also served our country as a military spouse.

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Jerry Mack Gillihan 50, owner of Longhorn Cleaners, died on September 5, 1995 in a Bedford, TX hospital.

Jerry was born in Waxahachie, TX on June 16, 1945 to Carl and Lois Gillihan. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Gillihan.  Jerry was a member of the church of Christ and was formerly in the banking business.

Jerry is survived by sons, Jeffery Gillihan and Russell Gillihan; mother, Lois Gillihan; brothers,  Wayne Gillihan and Monroe Gillihan; and sister, Karla Sue McDonald

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Robert Monroe Gillihan was born in Waxahachie, Texas.  He graduated from Andrews High School in 1958.  He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Lockheed Martin in Ft. Worth.  Sadly missed by his two children, John (Lauren) Gillihan, and Shannan (Randy) Leatherman, his three grandchildren, and his great-grandson.

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Derek Jordan Hernandez, 17, of Andrews passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life at 10:00 AM Monday, May 3, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Ogbonna officiating. Interment followed in the Andrews North Cemetery. Visitation was May 1, 2021 from 4:00 – 9:00 PM and May 2, 2021 from 1:00 – 9:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements were under the personal care of McNett Funeral Home.

Derek was born on February 1, 2004 in Uvalde, Texas to Pedro Hernandez and Felicia Rivera Hernandez. He was a Junior at Andrews High School and participated in Cross Country, Track and A Capella choir. Derek loved to hang out with his friends, play online video games and basketball. His family and friends describe him as unselfish, real, outgoing, caring, funny, full of life, a gentleman, very social, understanding, reliable, always smiling, and very competitive. Derek was a wonderful son and brother and enjoyed picking on his siblings and annoying his mom. He was very loved and will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Fermin Rivera and his great-grandparents.

Derek is survived by his parents, Pedro and Felicia Hernandez of Andrews, Texas, siblings, Katelynn, Mikayla and Diego all of Andrews, Texas, grandparents, Estella Rivera and Alvino Rios, Jr. of Uvalde, Texas and Norman and Sylvia Torres of Batesville, Texas.

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