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]]> en Juanita Marquez [05/16/1925 - 02/20/2012] Juanita Marquez, 86, of Big Spring died Monday, February 20, 2012, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. A prayer service will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with burial at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Juanita was born May 16, 1925, in Big Spring to Maria and Gregorio Moreno. She married Tomas Marquez on May 1, 1943, in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1983. Juanita was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Big Spring. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Juanita is survived by six sons: Robert “Bobby” Marquez and his wife Dianne, Manuel Marquez and his wife Adelinda, Raul Marquez and his wife Mary Ann, Jesse Marquez and his wife Rosalinda, Tony Marquez and his wife Lena, and Larry Marquez and his wife Linda, all of Big Spring; four sisters: Lucy Garcia, Rosa Marquez, Margaret Ortega, and Anita Bustamante; 22 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, Juanita was preceded in death by two infant daughters: Tomacita and Joanna; one brother: Jose Moreno; two sisters: Maria Renteria and Estolia Haro; and two grandsons: Terry Bailey and Robert Marquez, Jr. Pallbearers will be Larry Marquez, Jr., Manuel Marquez, Jr., Michael Marquez, Jesse Marquez, Jr., Tony Marquez, Jr., and Raul Marquez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Marquez, T. J. Marquez, Timothy Marquez, Jacob Marquez, and Kenny Guzman, Jr. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Calvin "Rusty" Hamilton [12/07/1932 - 02/16/2012] Calvin “Rusty” Hamilton, 79, of Big Spring, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM Sunday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2012 at Myers & Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick Wilson, pastor of Baptist Temple Church, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born December 7, 1932 in Howard County, Texas to Gladys and Bob T. Hamilton. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from February 2, 1956 until May 31, 1962. He married Velda Ray Bates Bristow on August 3, 2002 in Big Spring. He was a transport truck driver for Tommy Gage Oil Company. He was a member of Baptist Temple Church. He is survived by his wife Velda Hamilton of Big Spring; one son: Monte Hamilton of Burnet; one daughter: Teresa Hamilton of Ft. Worth; one step-daughter: Lorri Martin and husband Alan of Germany; two step-sons: Burke Bristow and wife Kim of Lawton, OK and Brandon Bristow and wife Clarie of San Antonio; one sister: Betty Jean Burcham of Brownwood; 12 grandchildren: Jeremy Hamilton, Cassie Fletcher, Mage Hamilton, Celeste Hamilton, Justin Bristow, Chance Martin, Cameron Martin, Britta Martin, Megan Bristow, Ryan Bristow, Kylie Bristow and Caleb Bristow; and 4 great grandchildren: Landon Ford, Madison Fletcher, Olivia Fletcher and Cason Hamilton. Pallbearers will be John Haynes, Mike Guzman, Jeremy Hamilton and Mage Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Opal Moore, Margaret Hungerford and Elizabeth O’Shields and one brother: Robert Hamilton. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Dr. James I. Shelton [10/28/1944 - 02/12/2012] Dr. James I. Shelton, 67, of Big Spring died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM Tuesday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday at First Christian Church with Rev. Ken McIntosh officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. James was born October 28, 1944, in Smithville, Missouri to Violet and Hubert Shelton. He grew up in Kansas City and San Antonio. James married Charlotte Borchers on September 4, 1971, in Cordell, Oklahoma. He received a Bachelor’s Degree and a Masters Degree from Baylor. James graduated from Baylor Dental School in Dallas in 1973. He began his career at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Temple and then to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Big Spring in 1974. James was a member of the First Christian Church. James is survived by his wife: Charlotte Shelton of Big Spring; two daughters: Melissa and her husband SMSgt Tim Gibson USAF, of Navarre, Florida, and Laurel Voight of Big Spring; honorary son: Cliff Lewis and his fiancée Dustin Kreitner of Austin; six grandchildren: Ashton Voight, Jordan Voight, BreeAnn Voight, Brennon Pike, Mikayle Gibson, and Maliya Gibson; mother-in-law: Martha Borchers of Clinton Oklahoma; one brother: Charles Shelton and his wife Merry of San Antonio; one nephew: Brian Shelton; and one niece: Jessica Shelton. James was preceded in death by his parents. The family suggests memorials to the Big Spring Symphony, P. O. Box 3711, Big Spring, TX 79721-3711. Pallbearers will be Randy Amonette, Sammy Dennard, Doug Lykken, Paschal Odom, Ross Roberts, and Ferrol Voight. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Key, Matthew Sloan, and Christian Sloan. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Santiago (Jimmy) Munoz [07/25/1929 - 02/12/2012] Santiago “Jimmy” Munoz, 82, of Big Spring died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Myers & Smith Chapel with a Prayer service following at 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday at First Assembly of God with Rev. Craig Wascom officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born July 25, 1929, in Stanton. He married Ramona Hilario on September 17, 1950. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2000. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a custodian at Malone-Hogan Hospital, later Scenic Mountain Medical Center until 1992. More recently he was employed at Harris Lumber and Hardware. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and was a member of the First Assembly of God. He is survived by three sons: Esmael Munoz and his wife Linda, Joe Munoz, and Johnny Munoz, all of Big Spring; six daughters: Amelia Rodriguez and her husband Rafael of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Linda Galan and her husband Frank, Cindy Lozano, Eva Foster and her husband Daniel, Ramona Goff and her husband Clifford, and Rosita Martinez and her husband Raul, all of Big Spring; two brothers: Elias Munoz and Ezekiel Munoz, both of Big Spring; five sisters: Esther Mezick, Naomi Valdez, Margie Munoz, and Isabel Allred and her husband John, all of Big Spring, and Leonora Arms and her husband Paul of Midland; 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents: Emeteria Jaimez Munoz and Aristeo Munoz; one son: Benjamin Munoz; one brother: Daniel Munoz; and one granddaughter: Jennifer Goff. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> William A. (Bill) Bonner, Jr. [07/27/1943 - 02/11/2012] William A. (Bill) Bonner, Jr., 68, of Austin, formally of Big Spring, passed away on February 11, 2012 in Big Spring. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to parents William A. and Gail W. Bonner on July 27, 1943. In 1944, he moved with his parents to Big Spring, Texas. Bill graduated from Big Spring High School in 1961. After graduating, he began “digging ditches” for the Pioneer Natural Gas Company in Big Spring. This job helped Bill realize he needed to obtain a formal education. From 1966 to 1970, Bill served his country in three tours in the Vietnam Combat Zone as a Radarman 2nd Class aboard the ammunition ship USS Mount Katmai (AE-16). This service enabled him to take advantage of the GI Bill and complete his education. In August, 1972, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. After college, Bill obtained accounting experience working as an audit examiner for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the U.S. Air Force Audit Agency, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Audit Agency, and as an Internal Revenue Agent for IRS. In late 1978, Bill established a Certified Public Accounting firm in Austin, Texas. He spent over 33 years rendering professional services specializing in defending clients against the Internal Revenue Service. During this period, his firm served clients located throughout the United States, Australia, England, Italy, Iran, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. He also spent substantial time providing pro-bono services to those who could not otherwise afford to defend themselves against the IRS. Bill had many colorful stories to tell about his life and experiences. His grandfather made the first license plates in Big Spring in the Model T days. Using his mother’s Chevrolet, Bill’s father began the 222 Cab Company, the first cab company in Big Spring. Bill was baptized in the First Christian Church of Big Spring and was a member of the Big Spring Chapter of DeMolay. He was also a member of Big Spring Masonic Lodge #1340, The Austin Scottish Rite, and the Ben Hur Shrine Temple. Bill’s father, William A. Bonner a life long resident of Big Spring, and his mother, Gail W. Bonner Legg, of Big Spring preceded his death. Bill is survived by his cousin Glynda Jones and her husband Grady of Lampasas, step- son Lee Kirk Eubanks of Liberty Hill, several cousins, a host of clients and business associates, a few very special friends, and his loving schnauzer, Austin B. Graveside services were held in Big Spring on February 16, 2012 at Trinity Memorial Park with Chaplain Cherise Felty, officiating. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Camp Mabry Chapel in Austin, Texas with Rev. Melvin Clearman, pastor of Trinity Chapel Penecostal Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association online or at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20004, Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Billy Frank Raney [01/24/1930 - 02/10/2012] Bill Raney, 82, of Big Spring, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at 2:00 PM Monday, February 13, 2013 at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Ken McIntosh, pastor of 1st Christian Church, officiating. Bill was born January 24, 1930 in Lubbock, Texas to Oddie and William Raney. He was a resident of Big Spring for over 75 years. He attended Tarleton and Texas Tech Universities. He began working for Texas Electric in 1953 and retired from TXU May 1, 1985. He married Eddie Thomas on October 3, 1985 in Big Spring. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. He was a member of the 1st Church of The Nazarene. Bill is survived by his wife Eddie Raye Raney of Big Spring; two daughters: Kathleen Sanford and husband Dale of Dallas and Vickie Perry and husband Allen of Big Spring; two sons: Carl Railsback of Big Spring and Gerald Railsback and wife Paula of Azle; four grandchildren: A.J. Perry, Brandy Pace, Kevin Railsback and wife Jennifer and Brandy Gentry and husband Derrick; six great-grandchildren: Audrey Floyd, Lainey Gentry, Jude Gentry, Morgan Owens, Allie Jo Owens and Hatcher Railsback; and his mother-in-law Earline Davidson. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary in 1984; one son William Carl Raney in 1982 and a great grandson Alex Gentry. Pallbearers will be Carl Railsback, Gerald Railsback, Allen Perry, Dale Sanford, Jordan Aguilar and Ethan Aguilar. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Federico (Fred) Salgado [11/13/1949 - 02/08/2012] Federico “Fred” Salgado, 62, of Big Spring, died Wednesday, February 08, 2012, at his niece’s residence. Vigil services and Memorial services will be at 7:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Myers & Smith Chapel, with Deacon Johnny Arguello officiating. He was born November 13, 1949 in Vealmoor, Texas to Virginia and Cirilo Salgado. He has been a lifetime resident of Howard County. He married Alice Jimenez on June 26, 1971 in Midland, Texas. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2009. He was a self-employed carpet layer for over 40 years. he was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is survived by one daughter Linda Salgado and husband Ramiro Mier of Big Spring; five grandchildren: Ramiro Mier, III, Kimberly Mier, Fred Mier, Cirildo Mier and Jessica all of Big Spring; mother Virginia Salgado of Odessa; three sisters: Virginia Beltran and Manuela Salgado of Odessa and Minnie Vasquez and wife Porfirio of Albuquerque; two brothers: Cirilo Salgado and wife Isabel and Tony Salgado and wife Maggie of Odessa. In addition to his wife and father, he was preceded in death by one son Federico Salgado, Jr. and three brothers Marion Andrew Salgado, Sr., Carlos Salgado and Oscar Salgado and one sister Mary Helen Salgado. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Gail Whitney Legg [11/19/1917 - 02/07/2012] Gail Whitney Legg, 94, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Friday at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel. She was born November 19, 1917 in Denison, Texas to Loy Grace and George W. Whitney. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy and Our Lady of Victory College in Fort Worth, Texas. She came to Big Spring in 1933 from Ft. Worth. She was a professional musician having played the accordion, piano and organ. She played with the Texas Cowgirls on KGKO. She taught music for many years in Big Spring. She played for 17 years at Furr’s Cafeteria. She was a fifty year member of Big Spring Chapter 67 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son: Bill Bonner of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lonnie Legg on June 21, 2001 and one brother George Whitney, Jr. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Charles Ray (Charlie) Seals [06/15/1943 - 02/02/2012] Charles Ray “Charlie” Seals, 68, of Coahoma died Thursday, February 02, 2012, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at Myers & Smith Chapel with burial at Coahoma Cemetery. He was born June 15, 1943, in Stamford to Oleain and Charlie Seals. He married Nona Gilbert on March 2, 1963, in San Angelo. They moved to Howard County 40 years ago from Post. He worked at Howard College in the electrical, heating and refrigeration department, retiring after 23 years. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God. He is survived by his wife: Nona Seals of Coahoma; one daughter: Belinda Lendermon and her husband Jack of Sterling City; three sons: Richard Seals and his wife Carol of Sterling City, James Seals and his wife Jennifer of Lubbock, and Dewayne Seals and his wife Olympia of Colorado City; one sister: Dorothy Williams of Lubbock; one brother: Leslie Seals and his wife Vera of Post; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister: Doris Marie Seals. Pallbearers will be Chris Beck, Blake Seals, Carl Christensen, Gerald Seals, Jack Lendermon, and Scott Beck. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Albert (Beto) Chavarria [11/18/1953 - 01/31/2012] Albert “Beto” Chavarria, 58, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Prayer services will be at 7:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2012 at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Chapel with Michael Villareal officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born November 18, 1953 in Big Spring to Sara and Eulalio Chavarria. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and worked as a roustabout in the oil field. He married Maria Holguin on August 6, 2011 in Big Spring. He was a Christian. He is survived by his wife Maria Chavarria of Big Spring; four sons: Albert Chavarria, Jr., and wife Genoveva of Anchorage, Alaska, Felix Chavarria of Austin, David Chavarria and Rey Chavarria and wife Bentura all of Big Spring; two daughters: Erica Holguin and husband Martin and Emily Holguin all of Big Spring; 18 grandchildren; four sisters: Yolanda Villareal and husband Ed of Odessa, Olga Chavarria, Melinda Cano and Rosa Pineda, all of Big Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Edward “Lalo” Chavarria and David Chavarria and one sister Paula Villareal. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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