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SEAGRAVES (Staff) - Rites for Mrs. Ethel Bryant, 78, a longtime resident of this city, were to be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Appleton Avenue Church of Christ. Don Lacy, minister, and Fred Corder, were to officiate.

Burial was to be in Seagraves Cemetery under the direction of Webb Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bryant died Saturday in a Lamesa convalescent home.

She was a member of the Appleton Avenue Church of Christ.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Alta Scoggins, Seminole, Mrs. Homer High, Seagraves, Mrs. Claude Gross, Andrews, and Mrs. Flora Sturgeon, Globe, Ariz.; four sons, Ernest Bryant, Andrews, Ellward Bryant, Houston, Roy Bryant, Chicago, Ill., and Hillis Bryant, Port Arthur; a sister; three brothers, and several grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on December 30, 1963)

Ethel — Joel Bea Bryant. Joel was born 30 Oct 1874, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, USA; died 30 Dec 1959, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jan 1960, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SEAGRAVES - Services for Etta High, 87, of Seagraves are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Avenue D Church of Christ in Seagraves with the Revs. Arnold Baldwin and Gerald Baldwin officiating.

Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves under the direction of Connally Funeral Home in Seagraves.

Mrs. High died Friday at her residence. She was born in Buffalo, Texas. She married Bernice Homer High Dec. 24, 1920, in Seymour. He died Sept. 23, 1975. Three sons also preceded her in death: Bernice Joel High, Kenneth Joe High and Teddy Dwayne High.

Mrs. High moved to Seagraves from Seymour in 1938. She owned and operated several cafes in Seagraves. She was a charter member of the Avenue D Church of Christ.

Survivors include three sons, Homer High of Denver; James High of Sawyer, Okla., and Danny High of Odessa; four daughters, Maggie Burton of Longmont, Colo., Marie Barnes of Odessa, Juanita Rael of Denver and Emajon Mayfield of Midland; one sister, Flora Sturgeon of Seymour; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.

Connally Funeral Home of Seagraves is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American on December 11, 1988)

Etta married Bernice Homer High 24 Dec 1920, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Bernice was born 18 Jul 1894, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 23 Sep 1975, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 1975, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ANDREWS - Services for Claudia Irene Gross, 75, of Andrews, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Second Baptist Church with burial in Andrews Cemetery under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gross was found dead at her home about noon Sunday. Justice of the Peace G. A. Ragsdale pronounced her dead and ruled her death was from natural causes.

She was born in Groesbeck Jan. 28, 1904, and had lived in Andrews 31 years, coming from Seagraves.

Survivors include six sons, W.J. (Bill) Gross, Wesley Gross, Leslie Gross, Lester Gross and Lonnie Gross, all of Andrews, and J.B. Gross of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; two sisters, Etta High of Seagraves and Flora Sturgeon of Seymour; three brothers, Ernest Bryant of Andrews, Elward Bryant of Pasadena and Hillis Bryant of Texas City; 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on February 26, 1979)

Claudia married Buman Johnson Gross 7 Apr 1922, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Buman was born 14 Feb 1898, Cooper, Delta County, Texas, USA; died 8 Nov 1963, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Nov 1963, Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Sarah — John Melton Luttrell. John was born 20 Mar 1905, Kimball, Bosque County, Texas, USA; died 6 Oct 2000, Aledo, Parker County, Texas, USA; was buried , Eastland City Cemetery - Eastland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ernest B. Bryant, 73, of Andrews died Wednesday May 19, 1982 at Permian General Hospital in Andrews, Texas.

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.

(Published by McNett Funeral Home on May 21, 1982)

Ernest — Flossie Mae King. Flossie was born 12 Dec 1912, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 22 Apr 1989, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 25 Apr 1989, Resthaven Memorial Park - Lubbock, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ernest married Annie Bell Long 17 Jan 1948. Annie was born 25 Sep 1910; died 14 Apr 1979, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Apr 1979, Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ernest married Una Roy Wilson 12 Jun 1980, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Una was born 8 Apr 1925, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; died 22 Apr 1992, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried , Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edward — Ina Mae Walker. Ina was born 5 Jan 1914; died 26 Oct 2000, Kingsland, Llano County, Texas, USA; was buried , San Jacinto Memorial Park - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SEYMOUR - Flora Belle Sturgeon, 92, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in Seymour.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Seymour Memorial Funeral Home with Steve Young and A.B. Martin, ministers of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. Sturgeon was a retailer.

Survivors include her children, Ray Clark, James Sturgeon, Clovis Sturgeon, Wallace Sturgeon, Evelina Carlock, Joyce Roberts and Barbara Parker; 32 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Flora married Warner Elderwood Sturgeon 25 Apr 1933, Throckmorton County, Texas, USA. Warner was born 24 Aug 1909, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA; died 13 Mar 1980, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Mar 1980, Masonic Cemetery - Seymour, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MATTOON - Roy Leo Bryant, 58, of 520 N. 26th died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 26, 1978) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Schilling's Funeral Home with Rev. Jake Frederick officiating. Burial will be in Kellar Cemetery at Lovington.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.

He was born Aug. 21, 1919, in Seymour, Texas, a son of Joel B. and Esther Brothers Bryant. He married Betty Doss, who survives.

Besides his wife, survivors include four sons, Jerry of San Jose, Calif.; Bud of Santa Clara, Calif., and Roger and Robert, both of Mattoon; four daughters, Mrs. Joan Romos of Santa Clara; Mrs. Andy Russell of Newman; Mrs. Rose Mary Geiger of Citra, Fla., and Mrs. Jo Ella Freeman of Mattoon; three brothers, E.J. Bryant of Houston, Texas; Ernest Bryant of Andrews, Texas and Joe H. Bryant of Texas City, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Annetta High of Seagraves, Texas; Mrs. Claudia Gross of Andrews, Texas, and Mrs. Flora Sturgeon of Seymour, Texas; and 12 grandchildren

He was a member of the Sullivan Masonic Lodge, Bloomington Consistory, Shrine Club of East St. Louis, Mattoon Moose Lodge, Independent Order of Foresters, Old Trail National Shrine Club and the Church of Christ of Seagraves, Texas.

(Published in The Journal Gazette of Matoon, Illinois on February 27, 1978)

Roy — Georgia Gladys Lindly. Georgia was born 29 Jan 1923, Fort Chadbourne, Coke County, Texas, USA; died 6 Nov 2004, Clovis, Fresno County, California, USA; was buried , Clovis Cemetery - Clovis, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Roy — Lura Elizabeth Doss. Lura was born 2 Mar 1927, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA; died 17 Mar 2016, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Keller Cemetery - Lovington, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys — Roy Elmore. [Group Sheet]

Joe married Eva Joyce Slone 21 May 1949, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Eva was born 17 Dec 1930, Wilson, Lynn County, Texas, USA; died 24 Jan 2000, Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Jan 2000, Hayes Grace Memorial Park - Hitchcock, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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KERMIT (Staff) - Mrs. Alta Mae Scogin, 40, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital here following a lengthy illness.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Chapel by Buddy Fritz, pastor of Eastside Church of Christ. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Gaines County Memorial Cemetery in Seminole.

Born Aug. 5, 1928, in Seymour, Mrs. Scogin was a member of the Baptist Church. She was married to Lawrence T. Scogin in Nacogdoches on Dec. 28, 1944. The couple had lived in Kermit four years, moving here from Seminole.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Wilcox of Carlsbad, N.M., and Mrs. Charlotte Elaine Foutch of Waynesville, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. B.J. Gross of Andrews, Mrs. B.H. High of Seagraves and Mrs. W.H. Sturgeon of Houston; four brothers, E.J. and Roy Bryant of Texas City and E.B. Bryant of Andrews; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on September 30, 1968)

Alta married Lawrence Tilton Scogin 28 Dec 1944, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA. Lawrence was born 2 Oct 1923, Attoyoc, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA; died 23 Apr 1986, Kermit, Winkler County, Texas, USA; was buried , Kermit Cemetery - Kermit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HOMER N. HIGH, 77, of Commerce City died Oct. 16. Services were Oct. 19, with burial at Seagraves Cemetery in Gaines County, Texas. Mr. High was born in Seymour, Texas, on Oct. 12, 1923. He married Mary Walker, 1959. He was a truck driver. He was a member of the Eagles. Survivors include son Richard Hadaway of Texas; brothers James and Dan, both of Texas; sisters Peggy Bertron of Longmont, Juanita Tereserek and Emajon Mayfield, both of Texas.

Homer married Lura Kate Raynes 18 Mar 1942, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Lura was born 15 May 1926, Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, USA; died 17 Dec 1981, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried , Prairie Haven Memorial Park - Hobbs, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

Homer married Mary Nell Walker 1959. Mary was born 4 Feb 1935, Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, USA; died 10 Apr 1991; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery - Paris, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maggie — Hubert Chester Keel. Hubert was born 5 Jan 1918, Lafayette County, Mississippi, USA; died 22 Dec 1973, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA; was buried 26 Dec 1973, Spring Grove Cemetery - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maggie — S. Bertron. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Marie Barnes, 63, of Odessa are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Von Dell Drinkard officiating.

Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.

Mrs. Barnes died Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Seymour. She married William E. Barnes, Jr. May 15, 1960, in Altus, Okla. He died March 1, 1990.

Mrs. Barnes worked for Visiting Nurse Service of the Permian Basin. She was a real estate broker. She was Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Dean Kinney of Seagraves and Britt Allen Barnes of Quemado; two daughters, Donna Marie Brown of San Angelo and Sandra Kay Hollifield of Austin; three brothers, Homer Neil High of Denver, James High and Daniel E. High, both of Odessa; three sisters, Maggie Bertron and Juanita Tesarek, both of Denver, and Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

The family suggest memorials to Visiting Nurse Service of the Permian Basin or Central Baptist Church.

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Odessa American of Odessa, TX on February 9, 1991)

Marie — Carr. [Group Sheet]

Marie married Buster Veigh Alva Kinney 1941. Buster was born 10 Jan 1922, Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA; died 16 Feb 1958, New York City, New York County, New York, USA; was buried 21 Feb 1958, Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marie married William Elias Barnes 15 May 1960, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, USA. William was born 5 Jun 1926, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, USA; died 1 Mar 1990, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Mar 1990, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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James High, 75 of Odessa, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Hospice House.

He was born March 9, 1931, in Seymour, Texas, to Bernice and Etta High.

James moved to Odessa in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Gardendale. He was a very nice and friendly man, and was generous and thoughtful by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Wilma High of Odessa, son, Billy Russell Clark of Salem, Oregon, brother, Daniel High and wife, Jeanette of Odessa, sister, Emajon Mayfield and husband Richard of Odessa, 2 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Also, several nieces, nephews, cousins and eight stepchildren that loved him very much.

A family visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Frank Wilson Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Monday, January 22, 2007, in Frank Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Easley and Ronny Kinney officiating.

Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery in Kermit, TX.

Memorials may be made to Hospice House in Odessa.

Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

(Published in The Odessa American on January 20, 2007)

James married Genevieve Estelle Adams 8 Jul 1953. Genevieve was born 3 Jan 1935, Pecos, Reeves County, Texas, USA; died 8 Feb 1999, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; was buried , Kermit Cemetery - Kermit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married W.J. Owen [Group Sheet]

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TURON - Tesarek, Billie Juanita, 72, died March 2, 2006. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Bible Baptist Church. Survivors; sons, Ray Clark, Russell Clark; brothers, Dan High, James High; sister, Emajon Mayfield; 7 grandchildren; companion, Jerry Miles. Larrison Mortuary.

(Published in The Wichita Eagle on March 4, 2006)



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TURON, KAN. Billie Juanita Tesarek, 72, of Turon, died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at her residence.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bible Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Larrison Mortuary of Pratt, Kan.

She was born in Seymour.

SURVIVORS Sons, Ray Clark of Houston and Russell Clark of Oregon; brothers, Dan High and James High, both of Odessa; sister, Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American of Odessa, TX on March 4, 2006)

Billie — R.T. Clark. [Group Sheet]

Billie — Rayl. [Group Sheet]

Billie — Tesarek. [Group Sheet]

Teddy married C.L. Ellis [Group Sheet]

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Youth Killed At Seagraves

SEAGRAVES (Special) - Funeral srvcies for a 17-year-old Seagraves youth, Kenneth Joe HIgh, who was killed Saturday night in a freak accident one mile from here on "Graveyard Road", were slated for 3 p.m., today in the Appleton Church of Christ.

Burial will be in Seagraves Cemetery.

The youth, a driller's helper in the oilfields, was riding on the fender of a car driven by Maxine Palmer, 17, also of Seagraves, when the accident occured about 10:30 p.m. Another youth, Milton Palmer, 16, Seagraves, was riding on the other front fender at the time, according to investigating highway patrolmen - the Gaines County sheriff's office and city officers.

They said the car, owned and ridden in by Bernie Kuhn, 21, Denver City, was traveling about 20 miles an hour when High apparently fell. A front wheel passed over his legs according to the report, and he was rolled up under the vehicle before it could be stopped. The youth, conscious and talking, was taken to Seagraves Hospital by an ambulance summoned by one of the companions. He died of internal injuries, officers said, about midnight. An investigation of the fatality was underway today.

The victim, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. High of Seagraves, was born June 4, 1937 in Seagraves. He attended public schools here.

Survivors besides the parents include several brothers and sisters.

(Published in The Odessa American in Odessa, TX on August 20, 1956)

E. — R.J. Mayfield. [Group Sheet]

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ODESSA - Daniel Eugene "Danny" High, 65, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born September 2, 1943, in Seagraves, Texas, to Bernice Homer and Etta Mae (Bryant) High. He was a retired peace officer for Odessa. He married Alva Jeanette Titsworth on May 28, 1965, in Odessa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Homer Neal, James Donald, Teddy Dwayne and Kenneth Joel High; three sisters, Maggie Bertron, Marie Barnes and Juanita Terserek.

He is survived by his wife, Alva Jeanette High of Odessa; sons, Dwayne High and wife Leah of Clyde, Texas, Daniel High Jr., and wife Cynthia of Odessa; daughter, Kelley Alvarado and husband Leon of Abilene; sister, EmaJon Mayfield and husband Richard of Odessa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Also numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the Seagraves Cemetery in Seagraves with the Rev. Don Fankhauser and Ronnie Kinney officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tony High, Rene Quiroz, Mike Stotts, Jackey Bond, Thomas Cuellar and Mark Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Vic Cuellar, Fred Price and Harold Salmon.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

(Published in Odessa American on January 15, 2009)

Daniel married A.J. Titsworth [Group Sheet]

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Bill Gross, 68, longtime resident of Andrews, died Sunday at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1923, in Seymour. He married Betty Turner Jan. 24, 1955, in Lovington, N.M.

Gross moved to Andrews in 1947 from Seagraves. He was owner and operator of Bill's Garage. He was a mechanic. He was a Baptist and a member of the Andrews Fire Department.

Survivors included his wife; two sons, James Jones of An­drews and Marvin Jones of Henderson; four daughters, Claudia Helms and Geraldine Helms, both of Odessa; Wanda Edmiston of Eldorado and Diane Page of San Angelo; five brothers, J.B. Gross, Wesley Gross, Leslie Gross, Lester Gross and Lonnie Gross, all of Andrews; a sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 17 grandchildren; and three great­ grandchildren.

Published by Singleton-Easterling Funeral Home of Andrews.

William — Billie Eugene Bean. Billie was born 19 Jul 1927, Littlefield, Lamb County, Texas, USA; died 26 Dec 2002, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Dec 2002, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Betty Jo Turner 24 Jan 1955, Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, USA. Betty was born 28 Oct 1930, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA; died 26 Aug 2004, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried , Andrews West Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for James "J.B." Gross 84 of Andrews, will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2008 at Second Baptist Church with Leslie Gross, Jr. and Rev. Kevin Covington, pastor of Second Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under ther direction of McNett Funeral Home.

J.B. passed away in Big Spring, Texas Friday morning, May 30, 2008. He was born on February 1, 1924 in Paduchah, Texas. J.B. served in the Army Air Corps in W.W. II. He was a welder for the state of Alaska for many years before retirement. He maried Helen Mable Works on July 25, 1968 in Anchorage, Alaska. Helen preceded J.B. in death on September 19, 2002.

Survivors include, sons; Don Gross and wife Patrena, Crane, Texas and Dale Gross and wife Ann, Andrews, Texas, sister; Evelyn Bonham, Kermit, Texas, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

(Published by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews, TX)

James married Lela Mae Elmore 3 Aug 1946, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Lela was born 20 Oct 1925, Wellman, Terry County, Texas, USA; died 17 Jan 2003, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried , Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Helen Mable Works 25 Jul 1968, Anchorage, Anchorage County, Alaska, USA. Helen was born 17 Jun 1920, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Sep 2002, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Sep 2002, Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Evelyn Leona Gross Bonham, age 83, of Kermit went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2009 at her home after a long illness. She was born on January 3, 1926 in Holliday, Texas to Buman & Claudia Gross. She grew up in Seagraves, graduated from Seagraves High School and met the love of her life in Seagraves, Harold J Bonham. They married on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1947. Harold & Evelyn were happily married for 55 years before his death in 2002.

Evelyn was a resident of Kermit for 42 years where she was also a faithful member and secretary of Eastside Church of Christ before her illness kept her at home.

Evelyn was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband, her grandson: Shannon Health Bonham, as well as 6 brothers: William Gross, Lester Gross, Leslie Gross, Wesley Gross, Lonnie Gross, and J. B. Gross - all from Andrews, Texas.

Evelyn is survived by one son: Dwayne Bonham and wife Glenda; and one daughter: Phyllis Renz and husband Jim, both from Fort Stockton, Texas; two grandchildren: Frank Bonham of Fort Stockton and Philip Renz from Spur, Texas; one great-grandson: Matthew Trey Bonham from Pierre, South Dakota; two brother-in-laws: Jack Bonham and wife Lucille from Washington, Iowa and Bill Bonham and wife Laverne of Houston, Texas; one sister-in-law: Cherry Gross from Andrews; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also had 3 wonderful caregivers that are part of the family: Becky Quiroz, Minnie Griffis, and Donna Chacon.

Services for Evelyn will be at Eastside Church of Christ on Thursday, November 12 at 2 p.m. with Brian McGonagill of Carlsbad, New Mexico officiating. Interment will follow in Andrews at the Andrews Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. under the direction of the Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit.

Evelyn married Harold Joseph Bonham 14 Feb 1947, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Harold was born 8 Aug 1922, Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA; died 13 Sep 2002, Kermit, Winkler County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Sep 2002, Andrews West Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Leslie E. Gross, 75, of Andrews, co-owner of Superior Construction, died Saturday, August 2, 2003, at his residence.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church with James Beard officiating. Burial will be at Andrews West Cemetary. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born in Holiday. He was Baptist.

SURVIVORS: Wife, Bobbie Gross of Andrews; sons, Leslie E. Gross Jr. and Alton Gross, both of Andrews; daughter, Joyce Parnell of Andrews; step-children, Ronald Caraway of Puerto Rico and Connie Neatherlin of Milam; brothers, J.B. Gross, Wesley Gross and Lonnie Gross, all of Andrews; sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Leslie — Jewel Videll Vanwinkle. Jewel was born 19 Aug 1932, Blanchard, Grady County, Oklahoma, USA; died 3 Jul 1994, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; was buried , Andrews West Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Leslie married Bobbie Jean Burrell 14 Sep 1995, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Bobbie was born 12 Sep 1930, Beeville, Bee County, Texas, USA; died 14 Feb 2012, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Feb 2012, Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Wesley M. Gross, 76, of Andrews passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa.

He was born may 16, 1928, in Holliday. He married Geneva C. Mills on March 8, 1947, in Seagraves and they moved to Andrews that year.

He was a backhoe operator for Coats Construction for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Gross, in 1998; a son, Wesley A. Gross in 1950; and two grandsons, Randal Williford Jr. and Joshua Johnson.

He is survived by three daughters, Marquita Johnson of San Angelo, Linda Talasky of Chico and Debbie Dockery of Comanche; two brothers, J.B. Gross and Lonnie Gross, both of Andrews; one sister, Evalyn Bonham of Kermit; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

(Published by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews, TX)



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ANDREWS - Wesley M. Gross, 76, of Andrews, a back hole operator for Coats Construction, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Hospice House.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Second Baptist Church with Leslie Gross Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born in Holliday.

SURVIORS: Daughters, Marquita Johnson of San Angelo, Linda Talasky of Chico and Debbie Dockery of Comanche; brothers, J.B. Gross and Lonnie Gross, both of Andrews; sister, Evalyn Bonham of Kermit; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on August 3, 2004)

Wesley married Geneva Claudine Mills 8 Mar 1947, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Geneva was born 26 Jun 1931, Edna, Jackson County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jul 1998, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jul 1998, Andrews County Cemetery - Andrews, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Lester Gross, 64, of Andrews were in the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Street officiating. Burial was in Andrews Old Cemetery under direction of Singteton-Easterling Funeral Home.

Gross died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994, in Permian General Hospital.

He was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Holliday, Archer County, Texas to Bumon Johnson and Claudia Irene Bryant Gross. He married Lola Fowler on November 04, 1949 in NM. He later, married Juanita Johnston Vowell on Dec. 29, 1979, in Andrews. He moved to Andrews from Seagraves in 1947, and he was a member of Second Baptist Church.

He was a retired auto mechanic.

Proceeded in death by his parents, Bumon Johnson and Claudia Irene Bryant Gross.

Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Marvin Gross of Big Spring, step-son, James Fowler of Eagle Pass and Step-son, Dwayne Vowell of Quinlan; two daughters, Shirley Borders of Cedartown, Ga., and step-daughter, Malta Coffer of Roswell, N.M.; four brothers, J.B., Leslie, Wesley, and Lonnie, all of Andrews; a sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild, Sean Borders.

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ANDREWS - Lester Gross, 64, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994, at Permian General Hospital.

Services are pending with Easterling-Singleton Funeral Home of Andrews.

(Published in the Odessa American on September 16, 1994)

Lester married Lola Mae Fowler 4 Nov 1949, New Mexico, USA; divorced 17 Nov 1969, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Lola was born 14 May 1932, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA; died 29 Jan 2018, Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Opal Juanita Johnston 29 Dec 1979, Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, USA. Opal was born 19 Jul 1926, Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA; died 10 Apr 2015, Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sunset Memorial Gardens - Odessa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Lonnie Gross, 76, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 20, 2006 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Kevin Covington, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

He passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.

He was born February 16, 1930 in Holiday, Texas to Bumon Johnson Gross and Claudia Irene Bryant Gross. He moved to Andrews in 1947 from Seagraves and married Cherry Lee Johnson on December 9, 1950 in Andrews. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Gross Garage in Andrews for 52 years. He was a founding member of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Second Baptist Church. He loved drinking coffee with his brother and friends at Buddy's Drive In; twice a day; every day. He was preceded in death by 1 son: Gary Lee Gross in 1972; his parents; and 5 brothers.

He is survived by his wife: Cherry Gross of Andrews; 1 son: Rusty Gross of Andrews; 1 daughter: Robbie Hale of Andrews; 1 brother: James B. Gross of Andrews; 1 sister: Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

(Published by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews, TX)



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ANDREWS - Lonnie Gross, 76, of Andrews, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Home Hospice.

Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Covington officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born in Holiday. He was Baptist.

SURVIVORS: Wife, Cherry Gross of Andrews; son, Rusty Gross of Andrews; daughter, Robbie Hale of Andrews; brother, James B. Gross of Andrews; sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

(Published in The Odessa American on November 19, 2006)

Lonnie married C.L. Johnson [Group Sheet]

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Buster Bryant

Buster Bryant, 76, of San Angelo went to be with The Lord on Friday, July 27, 2007 in San Angelo.

Funeral Services will be 12:00 P.M., Monday July 30, 2007 at JohnsonÆs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leland Lewis and Rev. Floyd Jennings officiating. There will be a visitation from 7:00 P.M. û 9:00 P.M., Monday, July 30, 2007 at Martinez- Smith Funeral Home in Monahans, TX. The Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Monahans Cemetery in Monahans, TX.

Buster was co-owner of DocÆs Reverse Units, Inc., A&B Oil Company, Westar Autoplex, LLC., and RockinÆ LB Ranch. Buster was born November 16, 1930 in Seymour, TX to Ernest and Flossie King Bryant. He began supporting himself at age 13 by working in the oilfield and with only a seventh grade education, he became a successful businessman. He married Darla Bean on February 8, 1949 in Seagraves, TX and they shared 58 beautiful years of marriage together. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in San Angelo and was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge. Buster was also a member of the Lions Club. Buster loved people and he loved telling stories. After living in Monahans for forty years he retired in 1995 and moved to San Angelo to be near his doctors. He loved farming and ranching and was an avid reader and loved history.

Buster was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Glennis Spruell and one brother, Wayne Bryant.

He is survived by his loving family: Wife: Darla Bryant, of San Angelo; Son and daughter-in-law: Larry "Bear" and Peggy Bryant, of Monahans; Daughter and Son-in-law: Geretha and Chuck Prather, of Monahans; Grandchildren: Michelle Widdess and her husband Mike, of San Angelo, Chasity Pritz and her husband Robert, of Clyde, TX, and Josh Bryant, of Equitorial Guiena, Africa and Beth Bryant, of Louisville, KY; Great Grandchildren: Kelcee and Shaylee Widdess, of San Angelo and Abby and Kirkland Pritz, of Clyde, TX; one Brother and Sister-in-law: Dan and Elaine Snodgrass, of Oklahoma City, OK; one Sister and Brother-in-law: Polly And Connie Bean, of Monahans; and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the staff at Hospice of San Angelo but especially to their special friend and caregiver Maria Rivera.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

(Published in The Odessa American on July 29, 2007)

Buster married Darla Dean Bean 8 Feb 1949, Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, USA. Darla was born 29 Sep 1933, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 3 Oct 2014, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 Oct 2014, Monahans Memorial Cemetery - Monahans, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Waymon — Dolores Jean Chambers. Dolores was born 30 Sep 1932, Illinois, USA; died 20 Dec 2005, Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado, USA; was buried 23 Dec 2005, Cedar Hill Cemetery - Castle Rock, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Polly Bean
October 6, 1939 - October 2, 2021
Monahans, Texas

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Polly Bean went to be with the Lord and Savior. She was born on October 6, 1939, to Ernest and Flossie Bryant in Seymore, Texas. Polly married Connie Bean on December 31, 2005, living in Monahans, Texas until her passing.

Polly was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was very active in her church. Polly loved all that she met.

She is survived by her loving daughter; Lynn Hewlett, son; Scott Griggs, grandson; Tray Hewlett, many nieces and nephews, and great grandchildren.

Polly is preceded in death by her husband; Connie Bean, children; Keith and Cindy, parents; Ernest and Flossie Bryant, and siblings.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor Joshua Rieff officiating. A private graveside will be held on October 8, 2021, at Resthaven in Lubbock, Texas.

Visit our website harkeyfuenrals.com to sign the guestbook or leave a personal note for the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home.

(Published by Harkey Funeral Home of Monahans, TX)

Jerry married Tommy Ray Griggs 9 Oct 1955; divorced 10 Oct 1995, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Tommy was born 26 Jul 1935; died 16 Aug 2018, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jerry married Connie Gerald Bean 31 Dec 2005, Monahans, Ward County, Texas, USA. Connie was born 9 Mar 1936, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 27 Jan 2014, Monahans, Ward County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Jan 2014, Monahans Memorial Cemetery - Monahans, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — Darlene May Curtis. Darlene was born 19 May 1935, Mills County, Texas, USA; died 29 Apr 1991, Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, USA; was buried , San Jacinto Memorial Park - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

D.R. married M.N. Newman [Group Sheet]

R.M. — . Geiger. [Group Sheet]

R.M. — . Lewsader. [Group Sheet]

R.M. — E.D. Courtright, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

J.E. — R.P. Wilcoxon. [Group Sheet]

R.B. — D.S. Karr. [Group Sheet]

R.D. — V.L. Ely. [Group Sheet]

B.E. — C.D. Edmundson. [Group Sheet]

Barbara married J.E. McConnell [Group Sheet]

Barbara — . Hagood. [Group Sheet]

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Pat Wilcox, 73, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home. Pat was born on August 7, 1945, in Seminole, TX to Lawrence and Alta Mae Scogin.

Pat met the love of her life in High School and immediately knew she would spend the rest of her life with him. They married on October 14, 1961 and spent the next 57 years together as one. She was a kind and caring person, she loved her family fiercely and loved spending quality time with them and her beloved friends. She enjoyed playing games on her iPad, making certain everyone who visited her home were fed, talking on the phone with her family and friends, going out to eat, and her little dog Freckles. Pat was the epitome of love, and that will carry on in all who had the joy of being in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Charlotte. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jim Wilcox of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Tammy Mathis and husband, Donn Lynn of Lubbock, TX; son, Jim Wilcox, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Nikki Reyes and husband, David of Lubbock, TX; eight grandchildren: Stephen Mathis, Mandy Mathis, Wendy Ballard and husband Mitchell, Trevor Mathis, Kelby Mathis and fiancé, Penny, Garret Reyes, Ross Reyes, and Riley Reyes; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, 2019, at Denton Wood Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at First Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Lawson officiating. Following, cremation will take place.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Jaime Medrano, Randy Wilson, Danny Bass and Cutter Rogers.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com

Patricia married James Ross Wilcox, Sr. 14 Oct 1961. James was born 15 Nov 1943, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 15 Sep 2020, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Sep 2020, Gaines County Cemetery - Seminole, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Richard Neal Hadaway, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Hadaway's life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.

Arrangements are under the direction of Waltrip Funeral Directors in Houston, Texas.

(Published by Waltrip Funeral Directors of Houston, TX)

Richard married Rosalean Louise Jenkins 21 Dec 1966, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Rosalean was born 23 Feb 1948, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, USA; died 25 May 2019, Jewett, Leon County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

F.J. married D.L. Martin, Sr. [Group Sheet]

Chester married H.I. Belcher [Group Sheet]

Chester married H.I. Belcher [Group Sheet]

R.D. married L.J. Templeton [Group Sheet]

D.M. married D.H. Brown [Group Sheet]

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Sandra Kay Kinney earned the lines on her weather-worn face, family and friends said, battling alcoholism, riding the rails in West Texas and recovering miraculously, though temporarily, from liver disease.

A mother of two and grandmother of four, Kinney died Sept. 5. She was 56.

Kinney loved to shop, Dumpster-dive and eat vanilla ice cream with brownies. She was often called stubborn by her children and husband, but she always had a smile on her face, they said.

"Sandy had a wonderful smile," said Lloyd Bell, her husband of 18 years.

Kinney was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Seagraves. She was close to her grandfather, who lived on the streets in West Texas and often caught trains from town to town. She eventually followed in his footsteps and rode the rails herself in West Texas.

During her life, Kinney had a variety of jobs, including making parts for Shell Oil Co., cashiering at Wal-Mart and selling sandwiches and sodas from her van at construction sites.

She joined Austin's homeless population in 2000 or 2001, Bell said, living under a bridge near Barton Creek Parkway.

"She liked having friends on the streets," Bell said. "She just liked that lifestyle."

Almost three years ago, Kinney lay in the hospice care of Mary House Catholic Worker of Austin, a home that takes in the homeless, with less than two weeks to live. Eight months later, she was discharged as her deadly case of cirrhosis went into remission.

To those who cared for her during her illness, her recovery was no less than a miracle.

"God looked down on me," she told the American-Statesman in June 2007. "He gave me a second chance at life." After her discharge, Alan Graham, president of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, gave Kinney a trailer where she lived for a while before she moved into public housing in November 2008.

She did not drink for almost two years. But about two months ago, Kinney began to drink again, which eventually led to her liver failure, Bell said.

After a month of suffering, she died quietly at Christopher House of Hospice Austin surrounded by her friends and family, he said.

Kinney's survivors include Bell and daughters Laini Jenkins and Becky Smith.

Erin Mulvaney, American-Statesman staff; emulvaney@statesman.com; 445-3851

(Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 11 to Sept. 16, 2009)

Sandra married William Earl Hollifield 21 Jul 1970, Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA; divorced 11 Jun 1980, Seminole, Gaines County, Texas, USA. William was born 25 Feb 1947, Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA; died 3 Apr 2012, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Apr 2012, Gaines County Cemetery - Seagraves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Lloyd Taylor Bell 13 Apr 1991, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Lloyd was born 24 Oct 1950, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jul 2018, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 Sep 2018, Travis County Wells School Road Cemetery - Manda, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

B.A. married K.D. Chapman [Group Sheet]

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RAY CLARK age 59 of Deer Park passed away February 16, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife J. J. Clark, his daughters Melissa Clark, Amy Fiedler and her husband Kody Fielder, Katy Clark and his loving pets Roxie and R. J. A graduate of Galena Park High, Ray also served in the U.S. Army. Ray was an adoring father, wonderful husband and lover of fishing and animals. A celebration of his life will take place at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church 13207 Orleans at 11:00 on Saturday February 20th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ray's memory to the Houston SPCA.

(Published in Houston Chronicle on February 19, 2010)

Cecil married E.A. Harper [Group Sheet]

Cecil married J. Holland [Group Sheet]

C.L. married C.W. Butcher [Group Sheet]

T.D. married L.K. Milliken [Group Sheet]

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Larry Dean Mayfield, 41, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born November 11, 1963, in Seminole, TX. He was co-owner of Compusat Services. He was a member of Bannock Burn Baptist Church in Austin.

He is survived by his wife, Loy Mayfield of Odessa; son, Ricky Mayfield of Odessa; stepson, Ross Groening of Kyle, TX.; stepdaughter, Shauna Cook of Odessa; parents, Richard and Emajon Mayfield of Odessa; grandmother, Frances Johnston of Seminole; three grandchildren, Haley, Faith and Brandon; and in-laws, W.R. "Bob" and Emagine Barnes; and a host of family and friends.

There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2004, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Larry married L.G. Barnes [Group Sheet]

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Ernie Dwayne High, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX at the age of 53.

A Visitation honoring Dwayne will be held 4 to 6 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with a Memorial Tribute of his life at 5pm.

Dwayne was born in Monahans, TX. on Sunday, February 9, 1964 to Alva Jeanette (Titsworth) High and the late Daniel Eugene High (Retired from the Odessa Police Department). Dwayne graduated from Permian High School, Class of 1983. He married the love of his life, Leah Michelle Gibson, on October 4, 1997 in Odessa, TX. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Ryan Layne High and Myka Renee High, who he was so proud of and loved to the fullest. He was a hard worker, he worked in the Transport Industry for many years in the freight business and in the oilfield. Dwayne was a very outgoing person, who had a fun loving personality, always making people laugh. He never met a stranger but met a friend everywhere he went. His family always came first to him. He would light up talking about his children. He loved visiting and talking to everyone. Such a loyal person. So many have wonderful stories of him. Never a dull moment when Dwayne was around. He could make everyone smile and laugh with his personality. He was always the life of the party. It was an honor to be loved by such an exciting, loving, and wonderful man.

Dwayne is preceded in death by his father Daniel High and his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Titsworth and Mr. & Mrs. Homer High.

Dwayne is survived by his wife Leah High, son Ryan High, daughter Myka High, mother Jeanette High of Odessa,TX, brother Daniel High Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Odessa,TX, sister Kelley Alvarado and her husband Leon of Harker Heights, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to all the staff in ICU at Medical Center Hospital and to all those who have prayed for and thought of Dwayne's family and friends during this difficult time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guest registry at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Ernie married M.C. Mason [Group Sheet]

Ernie married L.M. Gibson [Group Sheet]

K.J. married L. Alvarado [Group Sheet]

D.E. married C. Cuellar [Group Sheet]

C.M. — N.T. Helms. [Group Sheet]

D.L. married H.A. Layton, Jr. [Group Sheet]

J.D. married P.A. Lee [Group Sheet]

B.D. married G.A. Gray [Group Sheet]

H.D. — G.L. Swamey. [Group Sheet]

P.G. married J.O. Renz [Group Sheet]

L.E. — B.K. Wilson. [Group Sheet]

A.R. — P.L. Trout. [Group Sheet]

J.A. married R.M. Parnell [Group Sheet]

M.K. married D.L. Johnson [Group Sheet]

D. — E.R. Dockery. [Group Sheet]

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Linda Joy Talarsky was born September 21, 1952 in Worling, Wyoming to Wesley and Geneva Mills Gross. She died on April 14, 2006 in Benbrook.

Mrs. Talarsky was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Randall Williford, Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Williford and wife Taffaney of Chico and Wesley Williford of Chico; her boyfriend, Roger Crain of Chico; grandchildren, Nocona, Ryan, Jamie,Damon, Makaya and Harley; sisters, Margita Johnson and Debbie Dockery; numerous nieces,nephews, cousins and a host of friends. There are no services scheduled at this time.

(Published in The Bridgeport Index and The Chico Texan on April 20, 2006)

Linda married Randal Jay Williford 18 Dec 1970, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; divorced 10 Jul 1981, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Randal was born 26 Aug 1948, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, USA; died 7 Apr 2012, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Apr 2012, Mercers Gap Cemetery - Comanche, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Linda married R.C. Talarsky, Jr. [Group Sheet]

S.M. married G.E. Harris, II [Group Sheet]

S.M. married C.J. Mosley [Group Sheet]

S.M. married O.D. Norris [Group Sheet]

S.M. — R.E. Borders. [Group Sheet]

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Lester Marvin Gross better known as Marvin passed away January 20, 2019 at the age of 63. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Spring Creek Fellowship in Big Spring.

Marvin was born September 27, 1955 in Andrews to Lester Gross and Lola Mae Fowler Gross. He lived in Andrews until he moved to Big Spring in the mid 60's. He met Betty Jean Loftin in 1974 and they married May 7, 1976 in Colorado City, Texas.

Marvin and Betty worked together at the Phillips 66 Station on 4th Street. He worked for CMC as a welder, working his way up to Foreman. In the 1970's he was a carpenter, helping build Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He also build most of the house on Vicki Street. In 1981 after saving money made from changing and fixing tires Marvin and Betty built and opened Marvin's Garage.

Marvin is survived by his wife Betty; three daughters, Betsy Morrison, Tammy (Stacey) Pair and Katie Gross; a son, Marvin (Liz) Gross; six grandchildren, Kari Gross, Baylea Gross, Destiney Rogers, Meagen Rogers, Briggs Gross and MaeLynn Torres; a sister in law, Linda (Doug) Randle and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Julie Thompson in June and an infant sister, Mary Ann Gross.

The family would like to thank everyone during his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Your kindness, calls, thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.

Thank you to Home Hospice, Dr. Wu in Odessa and all the staff at Medical Center Hospital

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. On condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com

Lester married B.J. Loftin [Group Sheet]

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Gary Lee Gross Rites Friday

ANDREWS (Special) - Services for Gary Lee Gross, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Gross of Andrews, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Second Baptist Church here.

Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery directed by Singleton Funeral Home.

The youth, a junior at Andrews High School, was injured in a motorcycle accident last week. He was first taken to Permian General Hospital here, then transferred to Odessa's Medical Center Hospital. He died at 9:30 p. m. Wednesday after being hospitalized seven days.

He was born July 20, 1954, in Seminole, and was a member of the Second Baptist Church here.

Survivors other than his parents include one sister, Robbie, and one brother, Rusty, both of the home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson of Lovington, New Mex.; a grandmother, Mrs. B. J. Gross of Andrews; and a great grandmother, Mrs. Jim Elmore of Seagraves.

(Published in The Lubbock Avalanche Journal on February 25, 1971)



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ANDREWS (Staff) - Services for Gary Lee Gross, 16, were to be held at 2:30 p.m. today in the Second Baptist Church here with burial in Andrews Cemetery directed by Singleton Funeral Home.

Gross died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Medical Center Hospital in Odessa following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born July 20, 1954, in Seminole, he lived most of his life in Andrews. A junior in high school, Gross was a member of the Second Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Gross of Andrews; a sister, Robbie Gross of the home; a brother, Rusty Gross of the home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. C. L. Johnson of Lovington, N.M.; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. B. J. Gross of Andrews; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Jim Elmore of Seagraves.

(Published in The Odessa American on February 26, 1971)

D.L. married T.S. Bruce [Group Sheet]

D.L. married K.L. Rice [Group Sheet]

R.L. married H.A. Leistikow [Group Sheet]

R.L. married M.L. Cowan [Group Sheet]

R.L. married K.W. Hale [Group Sheet]

L.L. married M.A. Good [Group Sheet]

G.M. married C.E. Prather [Group Sheet]

L.L. married J.G. Hewlett [Group Sheet]

J.R. married K.V. Love [Group Sheet]

D.S. married S.E. Barrett [Group Sheet]

R.K. married G.H. Vander Wiele, Jr. [Group Sheet]

D.L. — D.S. Paris. [Group Sheet]

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Roger Andrew Bryant 14, of Monticello, Illinois passed away February 11, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello, Illinois from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Farris officiating. Interment will be in the Monticello Township cemetery. From the day he was born November 9, 1996, Andrew brought joy to everyone around him. Andrew attended Monticello Middle School. He was in the 7th grade. He was a bubby to every student, teacher and principal. Andrew loved the St. Louis Cardinals; his favorite player was Albert Pujols. He loved legos, Star Wars, World War II history and video games. Andrew is survived by his parents Roger and Sue (Baker) Bryant, sisters Dusty (Doug) Paris and Amanda, and Brother John Elmore, 2 nieces Danielle and Rachel, 2 nephews Nico & Lucas. Several Aunts and Uncles and his beloved grandma Betty Bryant and his cat comet. I would give anything to hear 1 last World War II story. Memorials may be given to the Monticello Animal Shelter.

(Published on www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com)

D.A. married H.E. West [Group Sheet]

T.D.L. — D.L. Mathis. [Group Sheet]

T.N. — J.X. Birner. [Group Sheet]

T.N. — J.R. Davis. [Group Sheet]

T.N. married D.M. Reyes [Group Sheet]