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BOLT BRINGS INSTANT DEATH TO LEE HAMLIN

Friend In Automobile Few Feet Away Unhurt; Funeral Thursday

Lee Hamlin, 64, pioneer farmer, was killed instantly by a bolt of lightning at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday as he stepped from a car to direct a visitor back to town.

He was killed near his home thirteen miles north of Big Spring.

Hamlin had been sitting in the automobile with J.H. Kirkpatrick before he stepped from the car and walked to the front of the car to point out the best route back to the city.

"There was a flash and a clap," Kirkpatrick said, "and when I could see again he was lying on the ground in front of the car."

Force of the bolt shredded Mr. Hamlin's hat into scores of pieces. His body was badly burned by the electrical discharge. Mr. Kirkpatrick was unhurt. The bolt came from a small thunder head.

Born in Missouri more than sixty-four years ago, Hamlin had farmed in this county for more than thirty years.

Still very active despite his years, he had been supervising the unloading of posts and wire immediately previous to his death.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Hamlin, one daughter, Mrs. Roy McNew, and two sons, Monta and Orbie.

Mr. Hamlin also leaves five sisters and one brother. They are R.D. Hamlin of Midland and Mmes. Nora Harrison of Jayton, Will Haynes, Jim Woodie and Jim Crow all of Gorman, and Charles Vandiver of Rogers, N.M. Eight grandchildren survive.

Masonic lodge here will be in charge of services at the graveside. Rev. M.J. Wise of the Church of Christ will speak the last rites for Hamlin from the Eberley Funeral Chapel 10 a.m. Thursday.

(Published in The Big Spring Daily Herald on October 11, 1933)

Lehman married Sarah Matilda Burleson 31 Dec 1890, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Sarah was born 10 Aug 1870, Leon County, Texas, USA; died 4 Oct 1950, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Oct 1950, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs R.W. (Della) McNew, 92, died Thursday morning at her home following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Claude Craven, pastor, and Rev. Guy White, pastor at East Fourth Street Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park.

She was born Jan. 21, 1893, in Gorman. She married Roy W. McNew Aug. 22, 1914, in Huto. He died Sept. 24, 1967.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and the Big Spring Rebekah Lodge No. 284. She attended college at Stepp. She also attended the Catholic convent in Stanton for one year because it was the only school in the county at that time.

She moved to Howard County in 1903 in a covered wago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Hamlin. they farmed and ranched north of Big Spring until 1936 when they moved to Big Spring.

Her daughter, Callie Bennett, was living with her at the time of her death.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, R.X. "Jack" McNew and Ruth McNew of Big Spring; three daughters, Callie Bennett; Mrs. Jeff (Bonnie) Skeen and Mrs. Dwight (Gerturde) McCann, all of Big Spring; one son-in-law, Byron McCracken of Big Spring; one brother, O.E. Hamlin of Big Spring; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.

Other relatives include one daughter, Ethel Mae McCracken, who died Oct. 31, 1977; a granddaughter, Polly Clem, who died in July 1975; a grandson, Timothy Davidson, who died on Dec. 25, 1980, and one brother, M.L. Hamlin, deceased.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Rodgers, Robert Cline, William McNew, Rodney Cline, Danny Clark and Rube McNew.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on April 5, 1985)

Delia married Roy Wayne McNew 22 Aug 1914, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Roy was born 22 Mar 1894, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA; died 24 Sep 1967, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 1967, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Monta L. Hamlin, 83, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nalley-Pickle Rosewood Chapel. Officiating will be Royce Clay, minister of the 14th and Main Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mount Olive Memorial Park.

He was born Jan. 10, 1896, in Gorman, Tex. He had resided in Big Spring since 1903, when he moved here from Comanche. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He attended Draughn's Business College in Abilene. A former rancher, he retired in 1966.

He moved from his ranch into Big Spring after his retirement.

Survivors include his daughter, Juanita Hamlin; a grandson, Hulen Lee Hamlin, Plainview; two great-granddaughters; three nieces, three nephews; a sister, Mrs. R.W. McNew, Big Spring; and a brother, O.E. Hamlin, Big Spring.

Pallbearers will be Jack Buchanan, Delbert Stanley, Nolan Stanley, Macon Ulmer, Neil Spencer and Ross Westbrook.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Lloyd in 1940 and Clinton in 1969.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on August 24, 1979)

Monta married Pauline Reynolds 1 Oct 1916, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Pauline was born 12 Apr 1900, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA; died 14 Aug 1994, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orba married Katie Gertrude Turner 20 Dec 1934, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. Katie was born 9 Mar 1908, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jan 1994, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

R. married Lillie Ruth McGuire 17 Oct 1932, Humble City, Lea County, New Mexico, USA. Lillie was born 29 Nov 1916, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, USA; died 29 Dec 2000, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jan 2001, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church for Ethel Mae McCracken, 60, who died at 11:20 Monday in a Lubbock hospital following an extended illness.

Dr. Claude Craven, pastor, will officiate. Burial will occur in Trinity Memorial Park under the direction of Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home.

Mrs. McCracken was born April 3, 1917 in Big Spring. She attended public schools in Highway and Knott, and graduated from Big Spring High School.

She later attended Draughan's Business College in Abilene.

She began work with the J.B. Collins Insurance and Loan Agency, then located at 112 E. 2nd, in 1938. World War II interrupted the business, and during this time Mrs. McCracken served as a chief supply clerk at Fort Hood.

The business was reopened after the war at 204 Runnels, and Mrs. McCracken returned to work. After several years she became a partner in the firm.

Later, Mr. Collins sold his share of the business to another longtime employee and sister of Mrs. McCracken, Bonnie Bennett. The name of the firm was then changed to Howard County Insurance Agency.

All in all, Mrs. McCracken's ties with the agency spanned nearly 40 years.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Altrusa International and the Big Spring Insurance Association.

Survivors include a son, Bobby J. McCracken, of the home; her mother, Mrs. R.W. McNew, Big Spring; a brother, R.X. McNew, Big Spring; three sisters, Bonnie Bennett, Gertrude McCann, Callie Bennett, all of Big Spring; an ex-husband, Byron McCracken, Big Spring; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Pallbearers are nephews and cousins, Rexie McNew, Coy Joe McCann, Roy McNew, Tim Davidson, Jerry Bennett, William McNew, Robert Howland and Bobby Dale McNew.

(Published in The Big Spring Herald on November 2, 1977)

Ethel — Byron Odis McCracken. Byron was born 29 Nov 1915, Marlin, Falls County, Texas, USA; died 25 Feb 1997, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Clarence Jack Bennett 31 Mar 1941, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Clarence was born 7 Sep 1920, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA; died 15 Apr 2002, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Apr 2002, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Clyde Lanom Payne 19 Jan 1952, Globe, Gila County, Arizona, USA. Clyde was born 24 Jan 1910, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 22 Feb 1990, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Jesse Walter Skeen 21 Aug 1981, Dawson County, Texas, USA; divorced 27 Aug 1992, Morton, Cochran County, Texas, USA. Jesse was born 6 Dec 1907, Borden County, Texas, USA; died 30 Sep 1994, Morton, Cochran County, Texas, USA; was buried , Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married Dwight Bernard McCann 4 May 1946, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Dwight was born 14 Jul 1920, Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 6 Aug 1987, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Aug 1987, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Callie Roy Bennett, 75, of Big Spring went to her heavenly home at 10:12 AM Monday, April 25, 2005, at the home of her daughter in The Colony, Texas. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Cotton, officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Chapel.

Callie was born December 12, 1929, in Big Spring to R. W. McNew and Delia Hamlin McNew which were long time residents of Howard County. Callie graduated from Big Spring High School in 1946 and attended Howard County Junior College. She worked in nursing for several years, the Howard County Insurance Agency, Bon El Answering Service, B&M Bail Bond, and PAC Tel Paging and Beeper Service. She retired in 2002.

Callie had been a member of Trinity Baptist Church since March 10, 1942. She held a Life Membership in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. She was an active member of the Mighty Oaks Senior Citizen Organization and the Gamesters at Trinity Baptist Church. Callie was also a Past Noble Grand of the Big Spring Rebekah Lodge #284. She was selected as the Business Woman of the Year in 1992 by the Scenic Cactus Chapter of America.

She is survived by 1 daughter: Debbie Parker and her husband Benny of The Colony, Texas; 1 son: Jerry Bennett and his wife Donna of Big Spring; and 5 grandchildren: Michelle Parker and C. J. Ashley, both of Lubbock, Stacy Parker of Brownsboro, Scarlet Ashley of San Angelo, and Skyler Ashley of Midland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters: Bonnie Bennett, Gertrude McCann, and Ethel McCracken, and 1 brother: Jack McNew.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Hamlin, Robert Howland, Skipper Howland, Earl Permenter, Oscar Garza, Scotty McNew, Danny Clark, and Bryan Scroggins.

The family suggests memorials to Trinity Baptist Church Missionary Fund, % Trinity Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1448, Big Spring, Texas 79721.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

Callie — G.G. Bennett. [Group Sheet]

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PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for H.C. Hamlin, 51, of Plainview, were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Aiken Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Coffee, pastor, officiating.

Burial was to be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens by Lemons Funeral Home.

Mr. Hamlin, a farmer, was dead on arrival about 9 p.m. Wednesday at a Plainview hospital.

Born in Howard County, he moved to Petersburg in 1953 and to Plainview in 1966. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Hale County Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; a stepdaugther, Mrs. Bobby L. Read of Big Spring; a son, Hulan Lee of Plainview; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monta Hamlin of Big Spring; a sister, Miss Juanita Hamlin of Big Spring; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The Amarillo Globe-Times on April 18, 1969)

Harry married Mary Frances Neff 25 Aug 1947, Stanton, Martin County, Texas, USA. Mary was born 13 Aug 1913, Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, USA; died 7 Jan 2004, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Jan 2004, Parklawn Memorial Gardens - Plainview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Juanita Hamlin, 84, of Big Spring, died on Monday, January 26, 2004, in a local care facility.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Ralph Anderson, minister of Birdwell Lane Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.

She was born on January 20, 1920, in Hemphill County, Texas.

Juanita graduated from Big Spring High School in 1938. She served in the United States Army with the Transportation Corps with Booklyn Army Base, New York during World War II. She graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1950 with a BS in Elementary Education. She had worked as a nurse at Webb Air Force Base for 15 years and as a private duty nurse for 5 years. was a member of 14th and Main Church of Christ.

Juanita had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge # 284 since May 1961 and had held all offices at one time or another.

Survivors include one nephew and his wife, Hulan and Billie Hamlin of Aiken; three great nieces and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monta Lee and Pauline Reynolds Hamlin; two brothers, Harry Clinton Hamlin in 1969 and Monta Lloyd Hamlin in 1940.

The family suggests memorials to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

(Published by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring, TX)

L.E. — J. Phillips. [Group Sheet]

L.E. married B.J. Hardcastle [Group Sheet]

L.E. married J.E. Schiller [Group Sheet]

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Norvin Hamlin, 65, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, September 24, 2009, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Ken McIntosh, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 5 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

He was born on August 27, 1944, in Big Spring, Texas. He was a life long resident of Big Spring and had served in the United States Army. He worked as a shift foreman for Cabot Corporation and Rexene Corporation retiring in 1989. An avid bowler, Norvin bowled 300 games on several occasions. He was a member of First Christain Church.

Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Stephen and Michelle Hamlin of Bentonville, Arkansas and Gregory and Randi Hamlin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Esco Hamlin of Big Spring; five grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit, P. O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702-2621.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Norvin married Linda Karen Dolan 9 Sep 1967, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; divorced 17 Jan 1972, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Linda was born 24 Feb 1949, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; died 20 Oct 2007, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 26 Oct 2007, Mount Comfort Cemetery - Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Joy Lee Howland was born in Big Spring, Texas on December 11th, 1933. February 10, 2024 Joy went to join her host of loved ones that had gone before her. She is now joined with her husband of 74 years Robert Howland who passed away on March 6th, 2023, and grandson Robert Howland Jr. on July 3, 2023.

Joy was also preceded in death by her parents RX McNew and Lillie Ruth McNew, 4 brothers and one sister.

Joy is survived by one son Robert D. Howland and wife Kay of Big Spring. Granddaughter Michelle Crenshaw and husband Shannon of Big Spring and several great grandchildren; three sisters Carolyn Rodgers, Barbara Clark and husband Danny of Big Spring, and Sharron and Bob Husson of Dallas.

Joy was a lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

(Published by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring, TX)

Joy — Robert Lee Howland. Robert was born 27 Jan 1930, Red River County, Texas, USA; died 6 Mar 2023, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Mar 2023, Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ATHENS - Services for Billy Doran McNew, 74, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastern Hills Church of Christ. Arrangements are under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens.

Mr. McNew died March 23, 2011. He was born Jan. 12, 1937, in Big Spring to R.X. "Jack" and Lillie Ruth McGuire McNew. He was a retired seismographer.

Survivors include wife, Patricia "Pat" McNew; sons, Mark Allen and Stephen Douglas McNew; daughter, Vickie Lynn Cubillos; one brother; five sisters; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 25, 2011)

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ATHENS- Services for Billy Doran McNew, 74, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at Eastern Hills Church of Christ with David Mahan officiating. Cremation will follow. Mr. McNew passed away March 23, 2011 in Athens. He was born Jan. 12, 1937 in Big Spring to the late R.X. "Jack" and Lillie Ruth McGuire McNew. Billy moved to Athens in 1974, and became a member of Eastern Hills Church of Christ soon after his arrival. He has been a faithful servant to the Lord and his community for 35 years. Billy joyfully served a number of years as a volunteer with the Community Care Food Pantry. Bill had a 44-year tenure as a seismographer for Western Geophysical with assignments world wide. Following retirement in 1999, he continually was summoned as a consultant until 2005. Those whom Bill loved that preceded him in death were his grandsons, Mark Shannon McNew, Jeffery Doran McNew, brothers James Roy McNew and Rexie Ray McNew. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patricia "Pat" McNew, Athens; sons, Mark Allen McNew and wife Lulu, Athens, Stephen Douglas McNew and wife Mary, Leander, daughter, Vickie Lynn Cubillos and husband Carlos, Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Bobby Dale McNew, Edenberg; sisters, Joy Lee Howland, Carolyn Kay Rodgers, Barbara L. Clark, all of Big Spring, Valta Jean Crowder, Navasota, Sharon Rose Husson, Blue Ridge; eight grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday at the Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family request donations in Bill's memory be made to Community Care Food Pantry at Eastern Hills Church of Christ, P. O. Box 1997, Athens, TX 75751.

(Published in The Athens Review on March 24, 2011)

Billy — P.S. Howland. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Valda Gene (McMew) Crowder, 73, of Navasota passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at the St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. The family received visitors from 5-9pm Wednesday, January 25, and funeral services were set for 2pm Thursday, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Henry Sanders officiating. Interment followed in the Oakland Cemetery.

Jean was born in Big Spring, TX, the daughter of R.X. and Lillie Ruth (McGuire) McNew, and was raised on a ranch. She was the third oldest of 9 siblings, (5 girls, 4 boys). She helped raise her younger brothers and sisters while her parents ran the farm. She met Charles O. Crowder when she was 16 and married at 17 in July of 1955. She traveled with Charles in the Airforce, and their first child Randy was born in 1959. In 1962, second child Marty was born, and in1963 another son, Danny. Over the years, Jean and her family lived in Kentucky, California, Arizona, & Texas. She enjoyed raising her sons, they were her priority. She loved to sing, which she was great at. She was very active in bowling prior to her illness, loved the sport and her teammates! Jean helped Charles run their own business, mainly service stations in Kentucky. After selling the business and retiring, they traveled some and moved to Texas to be with their sons and grandchildren. Shortly afterwards Jean started working at Wal-Mart in Navasota. She quickly became loved by her co-workers and customers and became known as the famous "Ms. Jean" in electronics. Her siblings described her as a woman who loved the Lord, and family was her life. She was always positive and found the good in everyone. She always cared about others and was never selfish. Jean was the best homemade cream gravy maker in the world, according to her sons. She always had macaroni and cheese waiting for the grandkids, along with plenty of sweets.

In the second half of 2009 when she learned she had cancer, she was ready to fight the battle at all costs. Doctors sent her to San Antonio and then to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Jean was very proud of the fact that the doctors allowed her to have a stem cell transplant at the age of 72, and she came home cancer free!! Her desire was to be well and go back to work at Wal-Mart to be with all of her friends and people in the community, which she accomplished! At the beginning of 2012, Jean began to get tired and something didn't seem quite right. After many tests it was quickly learned that the cancer had returned and she was ready to fight the battle again. However, the Lord had different plans for her and took her to be with Him in Heaven. Jean will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, R.X. and Lillie Ruth (McGuire) McNew; brothers, Bill McNew, James (Roy) McNew and Rexie McNew; and sister-in-law, Georgia McNew.

She is survived by her husband, Charles O. Crowder of Navasota; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Crowder of Navasota, Marty D. and Angela Crowder of Breckenridge, and Danny B. and Jamie R. Crowder of Conroe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy and Robert Howland and Carolyn and Jimmy Rodgers, all of Big Spring, Sharon and Robert Husson of Blue Ridge, and Barbara and Danny Clark of Cahoma; brother and sisters-in-law, Pat McNew of Athens, Diane McNew of Brewton, AL, Pat McNew of Gonzales, and Bobby D. McNew of Edinburgh; grandchildren, Billy Crowder, Shaun Crowder, Aleesha Elliott, Amber Jester, Tyler Crowder, Brien Crowder and Chase Crowder; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Crowder, Abbey Crowder, Annika Crowder and Russell Elliott, III.

Serving as pallbearers were Skipper Howland of Snyder, Brian D. Clark of Oklahoma City, OK, Brandon Rodgers of Big Spring, Tyler Crowder of Navasota, Jimmy Wayne Rodgers of Big Spring and Billy Bob Scroggins of Burnett.

(Published by Nobles Funeral Home of Navasota, TX)

Valda married Charles Oscar Crowder 2 Jul 1955, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Charles was born 1 Jul 1935, La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, USA; died 21 Jan 2020, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Feb 2020, Oakland Cemetery - Navasota, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — R.D. Youngblood. [Group Sheet]

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Rexie Ray "Rex" McNew, 60, of Gonzales, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. He was born April 5, 1946 in Big Spring, Texas to R. X. and Lillie Ruth McGuire McNew. He was a location manager for Austin Powder Company for nearly 30 years and also farmed his own land. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Big Spring and the Odd Fellows Lodge and had served in the U.S. Army.

He married Patricia Susan Lindquist on February 14, 1965 in Chicago.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Susan Lindquist of Gonzales; daughter, Misty Sue McNew Gonzales and husband Ramiro of Ocean Side, CA; three sons, Tony Ray McNew of Beaux Bridge, La., Scotty Ray McNew and wife Marsha of Big Spring and Dwayne Ray McNew of Gonzales; eight grandchildren, Crystal, Kelly, Devin, Kyle and T.J. McNew, Sean and Steven Boren and Alex Gonzales; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Shauna McNew; five sisters and three brothers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Roy McNew.

Funeral services were held at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be held at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Big Spring, Texas on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 2 p.m.

Pallbearers were Scotty Ray McNew, Dwayne Ray McNew, Devin McNew, Dennis Cummins, Skip Howland and Cody McCann.

Honorary pallbearers were Tony Ray McNew, Kelly McNew, Sean Boren and Steven Boren.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.

Seydler-Hill Funeral Home of Gonzales, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, 672-3232, was in charge of arrangements.

Rexie — Gloria Jean Trant. Gloria was born 12 Oct 1943; died 7 Jul 2012, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rexie married P.S. Lindquist [Group Sheet]

C.K. — J.L. Rodgers. [Group Sheet]

S.R. married R.A. Husson [Group Sheet]

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Bobby Dale McNew, 70 of Navasota, went to rest and joined his loving wife on October 4th 2020. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 10th at Nobles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Montgomery officiating.

Born May 5th, 1950, in Big Spring, Texas, he was one of 10 children raised on the farm where they raised cotton, cattle, and hogs.

He was the father of two sons, Thomas McNew and Michael McNew. He was also a proud grandfather to Brent McNew.

He learned how to work hard for a living. He held various jobs from the Motorola Company in Chicago, Illinois, to a feed store in Texas. When he was just 16 years of age, he joined his older brothers, Rex and Billy in the seismic field. He was rapidly promoted to Junior Observer for Western Geophysical. During his time there, he decided that he didn't much like working in the mud and mosquitoes so he quit and moved to Navasota where he met and married Georgia Faye Shine. His first real job in Navasota was working for Alfred Glassell, Jr. as a ranch manager and remained as the manager for over 35 years. During his time on the ranch he became a Grimes County Justice of the Peace for Precincts 3 & 4 where he presided over municipal court until his retirement.

During all these years he made friends with the love of his life. Ranching for the both of them was hard. It was something straight out of the movies; a girl from the city meets the boy from the farm. The work hours were long and there was little time to spare, but Bobby was always willing to lend a hand in the community. He served his community as Justice of the Peace with honor and integrity during his capacity. This was so fulfilling to him; the satisfaction and reward was overwhelming. To this day people in the community always call him Judge Bobby or Judge McNew or just plain Judge. Retirement didn't suit him, and he went back to work again with Western Geophysical and became Party Manager until their closure. Bobby then formed a landman company and held this until his passing. He was able to see the United States while working for a number of years until he decided to fully retire in 2017 and began to travel for leisure. He was a fun seeker in every which way imaginable - seeing several countries and U.S. destinations some of us have only seen in photos. His best friend was his grandson Brent and he would always place a bet that he knew he couldn't win but would still place each time to see who caught the biggest fish - always losing. He had a trip planned to go skiing in Colorado just next week but that was cut short due to complications with his Aortic Aneurysm causing his death.

Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife Georgia Faye Shine McNew; parents R.X. McNew and Lillie Ruth McNew; brothers Billy McNew, James (Roy) McNew, and Rexie McNew and sister Jean Crowder.

He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Jennifer McNew of San Antonio and Michael McNew of Edinburg and his only grandson, Brent Michael McNew; sisters and brothers-in-law Joy & Robert Howland of Coahoma, Carolyn & Jimmy Rogers of Big Spring, Sharon & Bob Husson of Garland, Barbara and Danny Clark of Coahoma, and sister-in-law Patsy McNew of Athens as well as many other nieces, nephews, and loved family members and friends.

You are invited to leave kind words and fond memories at www.noblesfuneral.com.

(Published by Nobles Funeral Home of Navasota, TX)

Bobby married G.F. Shine [Group Sheet]

B.L. married B.A. Scoggins [Group Sheet]

B.L. married D.D. Clark, Jr. [Group Sheet]

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Big Spring (RNS)- Funeral for Mrs. Billy D. (Polly) Clem, 21, of Big Spring, who died Sunday of injuries resulting from a July 4 auto accident, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Cotton, associate minister officiating.

Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Trinity Memorial Park.

Born Oct. 11, 1950, in Big Spring, she married Billy D. Clem June 17, 1972, in Big Spring. She graduated from Big Spring High School in 1971 and from Baltai Reese School of Hair Dressing and Cosmetology.

Survivors are her husband, Sgt. Billy D. Clem of Webb AFB; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron McCracken of Big Spring; one brother, Bobby Joseph McCracken of Big Spring; maternal grandmother, Mrs. R. W. McNew of Big Spring; an number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

(Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on July 26, 1972)

Polly married B.D. Clem [Group Sheet]

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BIG SPRING - Bobbie McCracken, 53, of Amarillo and formerly of Big Spring, died Monday, Feb. 6 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today, Feb. 10 at Mount Olive Memorial Park with the Rev. Randy Cotton officiating.

He was born Aug. 18, 1952 in Howard County and was raised in Big Spring. He moved to Amarillo 15 years ago. He attended Seminary in Arlington and was a Baptist.

He is survived by his stepmother, June McCracken of Big Spring; and a number of cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel McCracken and Byron McCracken; and one sister.

Arrangements are under the direction of Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.myersandsmith.com.

(Published in The Midland Reporter-Telegram on February 10, 2006)

Jackie married Thomas Clue Davidson 11 Jun 1958, Navajo County, Arizona, USA. Thomas was born 26 Jul 1939, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA; died 20 Oct 1992; was buried , Fort Gibson National Cemetery - Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jackie married Gerry Amiel Poteet 23 Apr 1961; divorced 14 Nov 1972, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Gerry was born 1 Sep 1937, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA; died 13 Jan 2007, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Jan 2007, Evergreen Cemetery - Paris, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jackie married George Edward Seay 28 Sep 1973, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA. George was born 30 Dec 1933, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 1 Aug 1995, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Newburg Cemetery - Newburg, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

SAN ANGELO - Coy Joe McCann, 50, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at his residence.

Service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Melinda McCann of Big Spring; daughters, Terri Denise Wiley and Emily Joe McCann, both of Big Spring; and son, Cody Dwight McCann of Big Spring.

Coy married D.L. Smith [Group Sheet]

Coy married M.L. Cox [Group Sheet]

D.L. married B.E. Parker [Group Sheet]

J.G. married D.C. Squires [Group Sheet]

H.L. — B.S. Dassler. [Group Sheet]

K.E. married T.M. Driver [Group Sheet]

D.A. married T.L. Bellinghausen [Group Sheet]

S.L. — K.M. Ward. [Group Sheet]

G.S. — R.. [Group Sheet]