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]]> en Jesus "Jessie" Bermea [01/27/1963 - 05/13/2013] Jesus “Jessie” Bermea, 50, of Big Spring, formerly of San Antonio, died Monday, May 13, 2013. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2013 at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Chapel with Pastor Hector Rodriquez, officiating. He was born January 27, 1963 in Pleasanton, Texas to Dora (Cantu) and Juan M. Bermea. He grew up in Charlotte, Texas and had also lived a number of years in San Antonio and Houston. He worked at The Room Store while in Houston. He recently moved to Big Spring from Houston. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his parents; two brothers: Mike Bermea and wife Julie and Jerry Bermea and wife Anita, all of Big Spring; two sisters: Emma Bermea and Eva Bermea and her partner Kami, also of Big Spring; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces. Arrangements are by Myers and Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Billy Gene Barber [12/12/1924 - 05/10/2013] Billy Gene Barber, 88, of Big Spring died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday at Myers & Smith Chapel with Eddie Prince of Grace Fellowship Church of God, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Billy was born December 12, 1924 in Kent County, Texas to Ormitta (Chambles) and Lewis W Barber. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific from April 18, 1944 until May 20, 1946. He married Bennie Jean Holland on August 24, 1947 in Stanton, Texas. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2009. He retired from Borden's in 1976. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and Papa. Dad was our "hero", even with Alzheimer's, he found our mother, covered her and was able to get help. He loved his family and enjoyed laughing and cutting up with everyone. He was always ready for fishing or hunting trips. He enjoyed homemade ice cream, coconut pie and cornbread dressing. He filled our hearts with joy and love and will be missed greatly by all. He was a resident of Big Spring since 1960 and was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God. He is survived by two daughters: Louise Huitt and husband Ronnie of Big Spring, Sylvia Rodriguez and husband Hector of Big Spring; two sons: Wayne Barber and wife Brenda of Greenwood and Bobby Barber and wife Cheryll of Big Spring; his grandchildren: Terry J. Huitt, Jerry Huitt, Teresa Huitt, Preston Huitt, Sheryl Kitchens, Donnie Barber, Jill Moss and Eric Barber along with numerous great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren; one brother: James Barber of Arkansas. In addition to his parents and wife, Billy was preceded in death by two sisters: his twin, Betty McGalliard and Hazel Cook; and four brothers: Larlus Barber, Hubert Barber, Dois Barber, and Ronald Barber. Pallbearers will be Terry Huitt, Jerry Huitt, Preston Huitt, Donnie Barber, Timmy Huitt and Eric Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Huitt and Garrett Huitt. Arrangements are by Myers& Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com.

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]]> Opal Jean Magers [06/05/1932 - 05/04/2013] Opal Jean Magers, 80, of Big Spring died Saturday, May 04, 2013, at Kristi Lee Manor Nursing Home in Colorado City. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 PM at Mt Bethel Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor William T. Vaughn of Mt Bethel Baptist Church and Pastor Holston Banks of Shiloh House of Praise with burial at Trinity Memorial Park. She was born June 05, 1932, in Spur, Texas to Mary and Matthew Scott. She married Ellihue Magers on June 05, 1955 in San Angelo, Texas. He preceded her in death July 07, 2006. She worked as a cook at the Big Spring State Hospital and Scenic Mountain Center before retiring. She was a member of Mt Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by six children: Eugene Scott of Big Spring, Sandra Magers of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rose Magers Powell of Huntsville, Alabama, James Magers of Big Spring, Linda Magers of Tampa, Florida and Nannie Lee Magers of Tuskofee, Alabama; one brother Matthew Scott of Corinth, Texas ; one sister Lilly Josey of San Angelo, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded by one son John Magers and a daughter Lena Magers. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Michael (Bubba) Birmelin [08/31/1980 - 04/28/2013] Michael “Bubba” Birmelin, 32, of Big Spring was found on April 28, 2013, in Big Spring. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Chapel with Rev. Joel Miller officiating. He was born August 31, 1980, in Big Spring. He worked in the oil field. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and was a Baptist. He enjoyed music, family, friends, and playing pool. He is survived by two sons: Michael Savell of Crosbyton and Trustin Edmondson of Big Spring; mother and step-father: Roseann and her husband Benjie Smith of Crosbyton; two brothers: Clayton Birmelin of Big Spring and Jason Birmelin of College Station; two sisters: Taylor Smith of Lubbock and Christy Rains of Abilene; grandparents: Joy Holcomb and W. C. and Joan Garver, all of Big Spring; numerous aunts and uncles: Phil and Karen Woods, Angela Lee, Bonnie Birmelin, Kenneth and Neva Birmelin, David Garver, Robert and Katrina Garver; and four nephews and several cousins. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Thomas Lopez [07/23/1948 - 04/27/2013] Thomas Lopez, 64, of Waxahachie, formerly of Big Spring, died April 27, 2013. Vigil services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with Monsignor Bernard L. Gully, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born July 23, 1948 in Big Spring, Texas to Alejandra (Cruz) and Jesus Lopez. He served in the United States Army from September 2, 1969 until June 1, 1971. He went to college following the Army and obtained an Engineer Degree in Aircraft Manufacturing. Following college, he went to work for Lockheed Martin in Arlington, Texas as an Engineer. He retired from Lockheed in 2002. He was a Catholic. He is survived by five sisters: Lucy Lopez of Roswell, New Mexico, Rosa Lopez of Big Spring, Margarita Dutchover of Big Spring, Catalina Padron of Coahoma and Manuela Arista of Fort Worth and one brother: Enrique Lopez of Ft. Worth and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Felipe, Joe A. and Rafael Lopez. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Troy Osburn [09/20/1960 - 04/25/2013] Troy Osburn, 52, of Big Spring, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. He was born September 20, 1960 to Camilla Joyce (Trantham) and Clinton Ray Osburn in Big Spring, Texas. He was a driller for Robinson Drilling and had worked for Patterson Drilling as well. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring. He is survived by one daughter: Wendi Roach of Kerrville; two brothers: Vick Styers of Houston and Dale Osburn of Big Spring; one sister: Vanessa Austin of Big Spring; his best friend Lora May Turner of Elm Mott; two grandchildren: Sasha Jones and Riley Road both of Kerrville and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respect online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Stephanie Baker [06/13/1980 - 04/24/2013] Stephanie Baker, 32, of Big Spring died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Big Spring. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home with Dr. Doug Shelley officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. She was born June 13, 1980 in Big Spring. She had been an assistant manager at a 7-11store in Big Spring. On Wednesday, April 24th Stephanie Baker left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father. Stephanie had many who loved her and she will be greatly missed. Though things could have often been better, Stephanie always sought out a reason to be happy and then found a means to share that happiness with others. Stephanie had recently accepted Christ as her Savior so we know that even now she would desire to share the happiness of Heaven with all who have yet to find Jesus, the Only Way to get there. She was met in Heaven by her paternal grandfather, William Hurren Sr., maternal grandfather, Mario Cevallos Sr. and great nephew Mario Matile. Survivors: Stephanie leaves behind a large family. Her husband, Philip Baker; her sons, Tristan Huckabee, James Baker, and Gavynn Land; her father, William James Hurren; mother, Amelia Hurren; brother in law and sister, Earl and Tammy Matile Titsworth; maternal grandmother, Lupe Cevallos; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Dickey. Many other family members mourn her passing, including stepmother, Karen Hurren, and paternal step-grandfather, Guy Dickey; and uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and her very special mother-in-law, Bonita Baker and family. Pallbearers will be Jerry Garza, Dennis Knecht Jr, Billy Hutchinson, Trinity Owens, Nick Molina and Otis Porten. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Gilbert T. "Mono" Franco [12/23/1949 - 04/23/2013] Gilbert T. “Mono” Franco, 63, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence. Vigil services will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born December 23, 1949 in Big Spring, Texas to Santos and Filomeno Franco. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked at Jiffy Car Wash and later at the VA Medical Center. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is survived by two sons: Gilbert Franco, Jr. of Stanton and Jesse Franco of Big Spring; one daughter April Franco of Midland; three step-daughters: Rose Mary Silva of Big Spring, Anna Silva of Stanton and Theresa Silva of Big Spring; three brothers: Armando Franco, Oscar Franco and Albert Franco, all of Big Spring; two sisters: Tomasa French and Catalina Florez, both of Big Spring and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Filomeno Franco, Jr. and Hector Franco. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respect online at www.myersandsmith.com Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Delores Scott [11/18/1938 - 04/21/2013] Delores Scott, 74, of Big Spring died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Vigil Services will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Burial will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso. She was born November 18, 1938, in Traverse County, Michigan to Julia and Simon Lamie. She married Frederick Scott on July 23, 1958. They moved from Travis City, Michigan 45 years ago to Big Spring. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1986. She was very active in auxiliaries for V.F. W., D. A. V., and American Legion. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Her hobbies were TV - Walker Texas Ranger and CSI, her family, cooking, and she also loved lavender and lilies. She is survived by three daughters: Joyce Marie Scott, Verna Dooley and her husband Bruce, and Judy Scott, all of Big Spring; grandchildren: Michael Jewett, Micheal Daves, Jeremy Jewett, and Stephanie Frisby; great grandchildren: Cheyenne Daves, Corban Daves, Chandler Daves, Maximus Daves, Chelsea Jewett, Aiden Jewett, Ariona Hall, Joseph Fonda, Joe Lewis, Mina Lewis, and William Merrick V; sisters: Ruthie Waldron of Michigan, Alice Haggard of Illinois, and Virginia Éclair of Tennessee. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, and 1 granddaughter. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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]]> Barbara Blackshear [05/20/1939 - 04/20/2013] Barbara Blackshear, 73, of Big Spring died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her residence. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Trinity Memorial Park. Barbara was born May 20, 1939, in Valley Head, West Virginia. She graduated from Channing High School in 1957. Barbara married Bobby Blackshear on December 30, 1958, in Channing. She was a homemaker and a member of College Baptist Church. Barbara is survived by her husband: Bobby Joe Blackshear of Big Spring; one daughter: Natalie McDonald of Austin; two granddaughters: Marissa McDonald and Melanie McDonald, both of Austin; one great grandson: Christian Ceniseros of Austin; five sisters: Karen Mason of Muleshoe, Diane Marple of Langlois, Oregon, Sandy Todd of Sixes, Oregon, Betty Rodgers of Paulden, Arizona, and Alene Lamkin of Anchorage, Alaska; and two brothers: Arval Marple of Langlois, Oregon and Kemper Marple of Chubbuck, Idaho. Barbara was preceded in death by her son: David Blackshear; her granddaughter: Christina McDonald; parents: Arden and Lura Marple; brother: Buren Marple; sister: Mildred Wright; and son-in-law: Pete McDonald. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

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