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May 17th, 2013
Daniel L. Marsh, director of the West Texas VA Health Care System, is headed for Oklahoma.
Marsh, who has been in the Big Spring area since 2008, will become director at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center effective June 2.
Marsh said he is proud of the processes that have been implemented and the accomplishments during the five years he's been in Big Spring.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. today:
• ERNESTO MARQUEZ ZUBIATE, 59, of 1103 E. 11th Place, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for assault by threat.
• TOMMY GENE ROPER, 39, of 1311 Mobile, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for theft – more than $500 and less than $1,500.
• BELINDA KAY HALL, 36, of 1434 Hilltop Rd., was arrested Thursday on a charge of assault causing bodily injury – family violence.
Terry Laine Camden was born Jan. 2, 1960, to Markust Camden and Carol (Day) Camden. Weighing in at more than 11 pounds, he was a big bundle of joy welcomed home by his two older brothers, Guy Dean Camden and Markust Lee Camden Jr.
He grew up in Richmond, Ind., and attended Richmond High School. On Sept. 25, 1981, he married the love of his life, Marie Elizabeth Merkamp. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in several states, but vowed to someday make Big Spring, Texas, their home after first moving there in 1981.
May 16th
Howard College and Angelo State University are partnering on a plan which might provide a boost in enrollment to both campuses.
The plan was approved by Howard trustees Wednesday afternoon.
The proposal calls for students who were denied admission to ASU to be allowed to enroll in Howard College classes and, as long as they remain committed to reapplying to the larger university, can still take advantage of student support services at both institutions, including degree plan coordination.
Each year since 1989, a group of former service men and women and their families have straddled their bikes in a ride from California to Washington, D.C. The purpose, as it has always been, is one of healing, accountability and honor.
The vast group of motorcyclists who participate in “Run for the Wall” will stop in Big Spring Saturday morning en route to the nation's capitol. The public is encouraged to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Big Spring Vietnam Memorial before the riders move on. It is anticipated they will arrive between 9:45 a.m. and 10:25 a.m.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. today:
• PAUL RAY FLANNELL, 55, of 1106 W. Fourth St., was arrested Wednesday on a charge of public intoxication.
• TERESA DIANE PARK, 57, of 13360 Old Colorado City Highway, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of public intoxication.
• BURGLARY OF A HABITATION was reported in the 500 block of S. Goliad.
• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF was reported in the 800 block of W. FM 700.
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:
Funeral services for Genaro S. Rosa of Stanton have been set for 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. Droll officiating. Interment will follow at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanton Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Genaro was born March 2, 1925, in Garceno, Texas, and passed away at his residence in Stanton. He was a farmer for many years in Martin County.
He is preceded in death by his son, Roel Rosa.
Infant twin sons of Brenda Puga and Frank Chazarreta of Big Spring, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Mount Olive Memorial Park with the Rev. Joe Torres officiating.
In addition to their parents, they are survived by three brothers, Jacob Puga, Randy Hernandez Jr. and Julian Hernandez; three sisters, Maliah Hernandez, Erica Hernandez and Kataleya Hernandez, all of Big Spring; paternal grandmother, Debbie Chazarreta; paternal grandfather, Ray Pizana; and maternal grandparents, Felipe and Maria Puga.
Iwanda "Bonnie" King, 82, of Big Spring died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Johnny Cockerham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
She was born April 29, 1931, in Girard, Texas, and married George Zachary King on Dec. 15, 1951, in Abilene. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Bonnie worked for Bell Telephone and at Barq's Root Beer factory. She had been a resident of Big Spring since her marriage in 1951. She was a Baptist.
Terry Camden, 53, of Big Spring died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in a Lubbock hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the funeral home.
Terry was born Jan. 2, 1960, in Richmond, Ind., and married Marie Merkamp on Sept. 25, 1981, also in Richmond.
