Lea County Officials 1975-1983

"Then and Now" Lea County Families and History, Vol II
At the time of the creation of Lea County in 1917, all officials were appointed by the Governor, Dick Dillon, to serve from June 1, 1917 to December 31, 1918. Beginning in 1918 officials were elected in the even numbered years for two years. Thus, the first elected  officials began their terms on January 1, 1919. Officials are listed by year in which their term began, not year elected.

1975- Elected

  • Commissioners: Robert L. Bensing; Troy C. Fort; Rubert Madera
  • Assessor: Erdice Beavers
  • County Clerk: Donna Benge
  • Probate Judge: Otis Bailey, died / Grace Baily
  • Sheriff: Ralph Wrinkle
  • Treasurer: Dorthy Pruit

1977- Elected

  • Commissioners: Clyde "Red" Arsbon; Troy C. Fort; Aubrey Burl Williams
  • Assessor: Erdice Beavers
  • County Clerk: Donna Benge
  • Probate Judge; Peggy Pevey
  • Treasurer: Earlene Roberts

1979- Elected

  • Commissioners: Clyde "Red" Arsbon; Eddie Mack Robinson; Aubrey Burl Williams
  • Assessor: Ethel Dimsha
  • County Clerk: Jane Rice Smith
  • Probate Judge: Peggy Pevey, resigned / Gene Villers
  • Sheriff: George Teague
  • Treasurer: Earlene Roberts

1981- Elected

  • Commissioners: W.H. Brinninstool; Clifford R. Everhart; Eddie Mack Robinson
  • Assessor: Ethel Dimsha
  • County Clerk: Donna Benge, resigned Pat Snipes
  • Probate Judge: Drayton Wasson
  • Sheriff: Ralph Wrinkle
  • Treasurer: Dorthy Pruit

1983- Elected

Commissioners: W.H. Brinninstool; Clifford R. Everhart, died / Billy W. Johnson; Ernest McNutt

Assessor: Erdice Beavers

County Clerk: Pat Snipes

Probate Judge: Dorothy Haynes

Sheriff: Ralph Wrinkle

Treasurer: Dorthy Pruit