Melba Nichols, 77, of Big Spring, died on Monday, September 25, 2006, in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park, with Rev. Pat Ray, pastor of Prairie View Baptist Church, officiating. She was born on November 1, 1928, in Nevada County, Arkansas.Melba was a longtime resident of Midland and Howard County and was a homemaker. She was a member of Birdwell Lane Church of Christ.Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Bob and Pam Nichols of Big Spring and Danny and Halena Nichols of San Angelo; three brothers, Edwin Herring of Tyler, Doy Herring of Midland and Larry Herring of Maryland; one sister, Wynell Bolton of Dallas; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, % Sharon Harrell, 3200 Parkway, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,