James Howard “Jim” Sanders, age 93, entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, January 22, 2010. He was born in Mount Enterprise, Texas to Sol Kaplin Sanders and Mattie Louella (Gentry) Sanders on May 20, 1916.  He was a member of the Community Church.

Jim was a Corporal in the US Army during WWII.  He was a member of the Kermit Lodge #1258 AF & AM for over 50 years and was Past Commander of the American Legion.  He worked for Gulf Oil for over 40 years.  He was a soft hearted man who helped anyone he could.  He was known for his BBQ and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Those left to cherish his love and memory are his wife of 27 years:  Della (Brewer) Sanders of Kermit; daughter:  Sandy Emmerson and husband Mike of Kermit; step-son:  Darwin Nunley and wife Jo Jan of Canyon, TX; two grandchildren:  Lacey Bavousett and husband Brian and Mycah Glover and husband Matt, all of Midland, TX; three step-grandchildren:  Scarlett Michelle Estlack of Clarendon, TX, and Patrick Nunley and Spencer Nunley, both of Canyon, TX; and three step great-grandchildren:  Maggie Nunley, Nathaniel Estlack and Daniel Estlack.

His parents:  Sol and Mattie “Big Mama” Sanders; first wife of 44 years: Bettie Gorman Sanders; two brothers:  Delmar and Autry Sanders; and one sister:  Katherine S. Herbert; all preceded him on his Heavenly journey.

Memorial services to celebrate Jim’s life will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Chapel, officiated by The Rev. Henry Freund.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dub King, Doug Fields, Red Hicks, Edgar Helms, Matt Glover, Mike Fostel, Weldon Wright, Brian Bavousett, Jay Fields, and Mike Emmerson.

Memorials in Jim’s name may be made to The Community Church, the First United Methodist Church, or to the Lambda Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi – Children’s Christmas Fund. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. 

Patricia Florence Schubert, age 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 06, 2010, at her Kermit residence, surrounded by loving family and friends.  She was born in Richmond Hills, NY on April 23, 1932 to David Joseph Kearney and Bridget Florence (Hanley) Kearney.  She married Arthur Harry Schubert on April 27, 1950 and together they raised nine children.  She was Roman Catholic.  While in New York, she worked as a secretary for Colliers Encyclopedia Company.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son:  John Robert Schubert of Abilene, six daughters:  Debra Ann Schubert of Odessa, Karen Marie Schubert of Abilene, Linda Maureen Sarver of Fortuna, MO, Joann Lillian Schubert of Kermit, Christine Lorraine Kappes of Kermit, TX, and Colleen Elaine Sarver of San Antonio, TX; brother:  Joseph Jude Kearney of Tarpon Springs, FL; sister:  Florence Marie Ferguson of Port Richey, FL; 21 grandchildren:  Sean Fussner, Kelly Ritter, Rhonda Ritter, Adrienne Schubert, Brandi Browning, Bridget Browning, Rhonda Ginther, Kerri Ginther, Brian Kappes, Christopher Sarver, Amber Sarver, Kristin Ginther, Billy Sarver, Patricia Drake, David Schubert, Michael McCrohan, Megan McCrohan, John Schubert, Helen Schubert, Shanesty Wren, Darian Kappes, and Colton Kappes; 22 great-grandchildren:  Clayton Compton, Johnathan Schubert, Aaron Boner,  Destiney Boner, Devon Young, Denyka Young, Gary Young, J.C. Wren, Anthony Rice, Karen Boner, Tim Fussner, Sean Fussner, Deshawna Williams, Tina Tacy, Brittany Tacy, Ashley Tacy, Matthew Williams, Kyler Ginther, Kayden Ginther, Emery Schubert, Tristen Drake, and John Sparks; and her beloved dog:  Duke Schubert.

Her parents:  David and Bridget Kearney; husband:  Arthur Harry Schubert; son:  Arthur Charles Schubert; daughter:  Patricia Ritter; and grandson: Michael Sarver, all preceded her in death.

Rosary will be said 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Parlor.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Chapel, officiated by Fr. Richard Waiwood.  Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.  Pallbearers will include:  Mike McCrohan, John Schubert, David Schubert, Joseph Lemmons, Sean Fussner, Bill Sarver, Casey Server, and Brian Kappes.  Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Sarver, Cecil Lemmons, Bill Sarver, Jr., and Paul Kappes.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.  Online condolences can be made at fs-fp.com.

Armando V. Ramos, age 72, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Odessa, TX.  He was born March 28, 1937 in Ojinaga, Mexico to Jesus Ramos and Isidra (Villalobos) Ramos. Mr. Ramos enjoyed hunting, farming and listening to music.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife:  Maria Ramos of Kermit; seven sons: Armando Ramos and wife Poly of Odessa; Jesus Ramos and wife Anna of Kermit; Samuel Ramos and wife Brenda of Andrews; Homar Ramos and wife Rosie of Kermit; Edmundo Ramos of Kermit, Javier Ramos of Kermit, and Aurelio Ramos and wife Rosa of Kermit; two daughters: Maria Campos and husband Samuel of Kermit; Dora Arreola and husband Herminio of Presidio, TX and Ninfa Polanco and husband Ramon of Andrews, two brothers: Manuel Ramos and wife Vahola of Odessa and Jose Luis Ramos of California; six sisters: Luisa Uriquidi of MX; Apolonia Molina of Juarez, MX; Victorina Caballero of Odessa; Enedina Orrosco and husband Thomas of Odessa; Manuela Carrillo of El Paso, TX and Yolanda Carrasco of MX: thirty-six grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesus and Isidra Ramos; one brother: Martin Ramos; and three sisters: Teresa, Lucila and Trine.

Pallbearers were Armando Ramos, Homar Ramos, Edmundo Ramos, Javier Ramos, Aurelio Ramos and Homar Ramos Jr.

Rosary will be said 7:00 pm Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Family Services Funeral Chapel in Kermit.  Mass of Christian Burial is 2:00 pm Friday, February 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated by Father Richard Waiwood.  Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Chester R. Vaughan, age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Kermit, TX.  He was born May 4, 1941 in Buckeye, AZ to William N. and Charlene Buddy (Euchley) Vaughan.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his brother:  Charles Vaughan of Tallahassee, FL; one sisters: Jane Easley of Ellijay, GA; five nieces: Vanessa Cass Ellijay, GA; Cheryl Farist of Ellijay, GA; Charlene LaGroan of Lake City, TN; Susan Stovell of Monteray, CA and Kathy Griffin of Cortez CO; five nephews: Curtis Easley of Ellijay, GA; Tracey Easley of Ellijay, GA; Robert Vaughan of Woodville FL; Charles Vaughan Jr. of AL and Ray Stuchman of CO; and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: William “Nick” and Charlene Buddy (Euchley) Vaughan and one sister: Mary L. Brisbane.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm, Monday, February 15, 2010 at Northside Baptist Church in Kermit, TX officiated by Brother Steve Long.  Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Claxton Eugene Hayes, age 63, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 in Odessa, TX.  He was born December 9, 1946 in Greenville, Texas to L.H. and Evelyn (Vaughn) Hayes.  Mr. Claxton served on the Kermit School Board where he served as President for several years. He was also a member of the Winkler County Downtown Lions Club and Winkler County Appraisal Board. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, and supporting the school’s sports teams.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include two sons: Eric Jones and Byron Redman both of Greenville, TX; two daughters: Shacresha Jordan and husband Peter of Houston, TX and Tonya Hayes of Kermit; two brothers:  Vic Hayes and wife Francine of Montgomery, AL and Ezzard Hayes and wife Barbara of Greenville, TX; his ex-wife:  Cecelia Hayes of Kermit; nine grandchildren:  Ann Marie Jones, Byron Redman II, Kiyona Redman, Darius M. Scott, Da’Nashia D. Jordan, Ash’ Lynn A. Jordan, Julien De’Marco Hayes, Ramon Urquidi Hayes and Jacob Ja’Marcus Eugene Garcia Hayes.

He was preceded in death by one sister: Barbara Ann Chisolm; his mother: Evelyn Ford; and his father: L.H. Hayes.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Kermit officiated by Rev. Steve Long and Rev. Bill Tatum.  Pallbearers include: Victor Berzoza, Santos Lujan, Mikey Moya, Jerry Moya, Robert Roberts and Billy Ray Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers include: Vic Hayes, Ezzard Hayes, Peter Jordan, Levine Cox, Jacob Garcia and the Nelson Brothers. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. 

Flowers may be sent to Family Services Funeral Parlor,  911 Tommy Thompson St.  Kermit, TX  79745.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454,  Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or the American Diabetes Association, 10 Desta Drive Suite 270E,  Midland, TX  79705.