Obituaries, A-C
The obituaries on this page are roughly alphabetical.Ray D. Abney
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Services for Ray D. Abney, 87, of Brownfield were held Monday, Feb. 26, in the Brownfield Funeral Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Abney died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born
May 3, 1919, to James and Etta Abney in Hale Center and was first married to Wilma Williams Rice on Oct. 1, 1956, in Brownfield. She died on March 20,1997. He was later married to Cleo Gann. She died in Feb. 2007.
Mr. Abney moved with his family to Brownfield in 1921 and attended school in there. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and was employed by Goodpasture for more than 20 years.
Mr. Abney is survived by four sons---Don Abney of Patterson, La., Wayne McCarley of Lafayette, La., Elbert Rice of Red Oak and Roy Rice of Stamford and three daughters---Kay Abney of Fayetteville, Ark., Stella Roe of Brownfield and Jo Ann Littlefield of Atlanta, Ga.
He is also survived by one brother---James of Hobbs, N.M.; two sisters---Dortha Marsh of Brownfield and Lillie Mae Willis of Lubbock and by 15 grandchildren. Mr. Abney is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews and he is also survived by his best friend/guardian angel/nephew---Troy Willis.
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Services for Ray D. Abney, 87, of Brownfield were held Monday, Feb. 26, in the Brownfield Funeral Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Abney died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born
May 3, 1919, to James and Etta Abney in Hale Center and was first married to Wilma Williams Rice on Oct. 1, 1956, in Brownfield. She died on March 20,1997. He was later married to Cleo Gann. She died in Feb. 2007.
Mr. Abney moved with his family to Brownfield in 1921 and attended school in there. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and was employed by Goodpasture for more than 20 years.
Mr. Abney is survived by four sons---Don Abney of Patterson, La., Wayne McCarley of Lafayette, La., Elbert Rice of Red Oak and Roy Rice of Stamford and three daughters---Kay Abney of Fayetteville, Ark., Stella Roe of Brownfield and Jo Ann Littlefield of Atlanta, Ga.
He is also survived by one brother---James of Hobbs, N.M.; two sisters---Dortha Marsh of Brownfield and Lillie Mae Willis of Lubbock and by 15 grandchildren. Mr. Abney is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews and he is also survived by his best friend/guardian angel/nephew---Troy Willis.
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Monica Isabel Adams
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Monica Isabel Adams, 29, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Lubbock. A rosary was held on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Mass was held Sept. 8 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was born on May 7, 1979, to Raul Longoria and Norma Antuna in Brownfield. She attended school in Brownfield and lived in Brownfield her whole life except for the few years she lived in
Lubbock. Her family remembers her best for making new friends and helping all who needed it.
She is survived by her parents, Norma and husband Larry Antuna of Brownfield and Raul Longoria of Charlotte; maternal grandparents, Ignasio and Maria Martinez of Brownfield, and paternal grandmother Olivia Longoria of Charlotte; one son: Elias Lopez of Brownfield; one brother, Armando Rodriguez of Brownfield, and one sister: Maria Longoria of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by one son, Joe Angel Lopez in 1998 and paternal grandfather, Sabas Longoria.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Monica Isabel Adams, 29, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Lubbock. A rosary was held on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Mass was held Sept. 8 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was born on May 7, 1979, to Raul Longoria and Norma Antuna in Brownfield. She attended school in Brownfield and lived in Brownfield her whole life except for the few years she lived in
Lubbock. Her family remembers her best for making new friends and helping all who needed it.
She is survived by her parents, Norma and husband Larry Antuna of Brownfield and Raul Longoria of Charlotte; maternal grandparents, Ignasio and Maria Martinez of Brownfield, and paternal grandmother Olivia Longoria of Charlotte; one son: Elias Lopez of Brownfield; one brother, Armando Rodriguez of Brownfield, and one sister: Maria Longoria of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by one son, Joe Angel Lopez in 1998 and paternal grandfather, Sabas Longoria.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Veneta Adams
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Veneta Adams, 76, died on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at her home in Wellman. A celebration of her life was held Thursday, Dec. 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Beverly Titus officiating and Rev. Charles Addington assisting. Graveside services were held at the Terry County Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was born on March 28, 1931, to John and Martha Duggan in Abernathy. She married Roy Earnest Adams on Jan. 14, 1949, in Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter--Rita Adams Hays; two brothers--Arthur Duggan and James Duggan and two sisters--Susie Perkins and Pearlene Upchurch.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband--Roy of Wellman; one son: Royce Allen of Brownfield; and one sister--Edna Lois Baldwin of Mississippi.
She is also survived by two grandsons--Shaun Adams of Brownfield and Aaron Hays of Dallas; two granddaughters-- Melissa Cape and her husband--Robert of Lubbock and Shelly Hartin and her husband--David of San Angelo and one great- granddaughter--Hannah Hartin.
The family requests memorials be made in honor of Mrs. Adams to the American Heart Association or the Debbie Adams Scholarship Fund at the Wellman-Union ISD.
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Veneta Adams, 76, died on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at her home in Wellman. A celebration of her life was held Thursday, Dec. 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Beverly Titus officiating and Rev. Charles Addington assisting. Graveside services were held at the Terry County Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was born on March 28, 1931, to John and Martha Duggan in Abernathy. She married Roy Earnest Adams on Jan. 14, 1949, in Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter--Rita Adams Hays; two brothers--Arthur Duggan and James Duggan and two sisters--Susie Perkins and Pearlene Upchurch.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband--Roy of Wellman; one son: Royce Allen of Brownfield; and one sister--Edna Lois Baldwin of Mississippi.
She is also survived by two grandsons--Shaun Adams of Brownfield and Aaron Hays of Dallas; two granddaughters-- Melissa Cape and her husband--Robert of Lubbock and Shelly Hartin and her husband--David of San Angelo and one great- granddaughter--Hannah Hartin.
The family requests memorials be made in honor of Mrs. Adams to the American Heart Association or the Debbie Adams Scholarship Fund at the Wellman-Union ISD.
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Yvonne "Von" Agnew
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Services for Von Agnew, 74, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at Challis Baptist Church with Chris Seaton officiating. Burial followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Von passed away on January 9, 2012, in Haskell. She was born in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma on August 23, 1937 to William and Jackie Bolen. She graduated from Wellman High School and then graduated from Howard Payne University.
Von married Paul Agnew in Brownfield on June 29, 1957. Paul preceded her in death on July 21, 1997. Von was a nurse before dedicating her life to her family as a homemaker.
Von is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sons, Johnny Wayne and James William Agnew; three brothers, Johnny, Clyde and Charles Bolen; and a sister, Mary Willis.
Von is survived by a daughter, Donna Foster of Brownfield; three sons, David Lee Agnew of Columbia, Mass., Arthur Lynn Agnew of Caldwell and Donald Allen Agnew of Brownfield; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Bolen of Irving; two sisters, Beatrice Willis of Phoenix, Ariz.,and Clara Zurovec of Hobbs, N.M.
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Services for Von Agnew, 74, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at Challis Baptist Church with Chris Seaton officiating. Burial followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Von passed away on January 9, 2012, in Haskell. She was born in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma on August 23, 1937 to William and Jackie Bolen. She graduated from Wellman High School and then graduated from Howard Payne University.
Von married Paul Agnew in Brownfield on June 29, 1957. Paul preceded her in death on July 21, 1997. Von was a nurse before dedicating her life to her family as a homemaker.
Von is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sons, Johnny Wayne and James William Agnew; three brothers, Johnny, Clyde and Charles Bolen; and a sister, Mary Willis.
Von is survived by a daughter, Donna Foster of Brownfield; three sons, David Lee Agnew of Columbia, Mass., Arthur Lynn Agnew of Caldwell and Donald Allen Agnew of Brownfield; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Bolen of Irving; two sisters, Beatrice Willis of Phoenix, Ariz.,and Clara Zurovec of Hobbs, N.M.
Angelita Alaniz
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Angelita Alaniz, 62, of Brownfield died Saturday, Oct. 20 2007, in Lubbock. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ovidio Martinez officiating.
Mrs. Alaniz was born on Oct. 18, 1945, in Karnes City to Jacinto and Francisca Garcia. She moved to Brownfield in 1962 and married Edward Alaniz on July 10, 1964, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Seagraves.
Mrs. Alaniz is survived by her husband--Edward of Brownfield; two sons--Tony of Brownfield and Joe and his wife-- Kathy of Slaton; two daughters--Gloria Contreras and her husband--Quintin of Lamesa and Amy Mendez and her husband-- Fernando of Brownfield.
She is also survived by four sisters--Anita Morin of Brownfield, Lucia Martinez of Brownfield, Salome Alaniz of Brownfield, and Maria Villegas of Roscoe and three brothers--Martin Garcia of Plains, George Garcia of Kansas, and Jessie Garcia of Lamesa.
Mrs. Alaniz is also survived by 13 grandchildren--Mindy, Sandra, Timothy, Ashley, Aaron, Christina, Stacie, Elizabeth, Desiree, Quintin, Tabitha, Fernando Jr., and Heaven and three great-grandchildren--Madison, Athan, and Izis.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
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Angelita Alaniz, 62, of Brownfield died Saturday, Oct. 20 2007, in Lubbock. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ovidio Martinez officiating.
Mrs. Alaniz was born on Oct. 18, 1945, in Karnes City to Jacinto and Francisca Garcia. She moved to Brownfield in 1962 and married Edward Alaniz on July 10, 1964, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Seagraves.
Mrs. Alaniz is survived by her husband--Edward of Brownfield; two sons--Tony of Brownfield and Joe and his wife-- Kathy of Slaton; two daughters--Gloria Contreras and her husband--Quintin of Lamesa and Amy Mendez and her husband-- Fernando of Brownfield.
She is also survived by four sisters--Anita Morin of Brownfield, Lucia Martinez of Brownfield, Salome Alaniz of Brownfield, and Maria Villegas of Roscoe and three brothers--Martin Garcia of Plains, George Garcia of Kansas, and Jessie Garcia of Lamesa.
Mrs. Alaniz is also survived by 13 grandchildren--Mindy, Sandra, Timothy, Ashley, Aaron, Christina, Stacie, Elizabeth, Desiree, Quintin, Tabitha, Fernando Jr., and Heaven and three great-grandchildren--Madison, Athan, and Izis.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
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Jesusa Espinoza Alaniz
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Jesusa Espinoza Alaniz, age 81, passed from this life on June 27, 2011, at her residence in Brownfield.
Funeral Services form Mrs. Alaniz will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July, 1, 2011, at Fuente Del Cielo in Brownfield with Pastor Paul Hernandez officiating. Graveside services will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Jesusa was born January 13, 1930, to Seferino and Isabel Espinoza. She moved to Brownfield in 1953.
Jesusa is remembered by her family as a loving, caring person. She always kept peace in the house. Her grandkids never went without and she always made sure they were happy. She loved sewing, cooking and spending time outdoors.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Husband, of 58 years, Espiririon Alaniz of the home: 2 Sons: Espiririon Alaniz, Jr. and wife Juanita and Julio Alaniz both of Brownfield; 2 Daughters: Cruz Lopez and husband Joe and Maria Alaniz both of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Lupe Espinoza of Slaton, Thomas Gutierrez of Dallas and Benito Gutierrez of Houston; 2 Sisters: Mary Langford of Austin and Esperanza Cavazos of Welch.
She also leaves behind 12 Grandchildren, 38 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 Brother: Enrique Espinoza and 2 Sisters: Audelia Jimenez and Juanita Sepulveda.
The family of Mrs. Alaniz would like to give a great big thank you out to Interim Hospice and Dr. Paul Chebib for all your help with our mother.
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Jesusa Espinoza Alaniz, age 81, passed from this life on June 27, 2011, at her residence in Brownfield.
Funeral Services form Mrs. Alaniz will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July, 1, 2011, at Fuente Del Cielo in Brownfield with Pastor Paul Hernandez officiating. Graveside services will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Jesusa was born January 13, 1930, to Seferino and Isabel Espinoza. She moved to Brownfield in 1953.
Jesusa is remembered by her family as a loving, caring person. She always kept peace in the house. Her grandkids never went without and she always made sure they were happy. She loved sewing, cooking and spending time outdoors.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Husband, of 58 years, Espiririon Alaniz of the home: 2 Sons: Espiririon Alaniz, Jr. and wife Juanita and Julio Alaniz both of Brownfield; 2 Daughters: Cruz Lopez and husband Joe and Maria Alaniz both of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Lupe Espinoza of Slaton, Thomas Gutierrez of Dallas and Benito Gutierrez of Houston; 2 Sisters: Mary Langford of Austin and Esperanza Cavazos of Welch.
She also leaves behind 12 Grandchildren, 38 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 Brother: Enrique Espinoza and 2 Sisters: Audelia Jimenez and Juanita Sepulveda.
The family of Mrs. Alaniz would like to give a great big thank you out to Interim Hospice and Dr. Paul Chebib for all your help with our mother.
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Salome Garcia Alaniz
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Services for Salome Garcia Alaniz, 66, of Brownfield were held Friday, August 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Salome passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Karnes City to Jacinto and Francisca Garcia. She married Ramon Alaniz on April 6, 1964, in Brownfield. They moved to Brownfield that same year. Ramon preceded her in death April 11, 1992. She is also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Salome is survived by her daughter, Olga Garcia and husband Victor, of Midland; a son, Ramon Alaniz and wife Rhonda, of Lubbock; three brothers, Jesus Garcia of Lamesa, Martin Garcia of Plains and Greg Garcia of Kansas; two sisters, Lucia Martinez and Anita Morin, both of Brownfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Services for Salome Garcia Alaniz, 66, of Brownfield were held Friday, August 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Salome passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Karnes City to Jacinto and Francisca Garcia. She married Ramon Alaniz on April 6, 1964, in Brownfield. They moved to Brownfield that same year. Ramon preceded her in death April 11, 1992. She is also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Salome is survived by her daughter, Olga Garcia and husband Victor, of Midland; a son, Ramon Alaniz and wife Rhonda, of Lubbock; three brothers, Jesus Garcia of Lamesa, Martin Garcia of Plains and Greg Garcia of Kansas; two sisters, Lucia Martinez and Anita Morin, both of Brownfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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J. T. "Buck" Albert
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Graveside services for J. T. "Buck" Albert, 97, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, March 11, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Mr. Albert passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 3, 1910, in Bugtussle, Okla. to Will James and Nancy Albert, and came to Texas with his family by covered wagon in 1922. He played baseball on a local baseball team.
In November 1931, he married Minnie Virgie Lansdon in Lovington, N.M. She preceded him in death Sept. 2, 1986.
They farmed northeast of Brownfield for many years. They also owned and operated a service station at 3rd and Main Street before retiring in 1968. Mr. Albert came out of retirement to own and operate United Van Lines & Storage and he also worked for Goodpasture for a number of years. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He is also preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Mr. Albert is survived by one son--Chester and his wife-- Sandra of Breckenridge; one daughter--Dorothy Marie Hughes and her husband--Lee of Mustang, Okla.
He is also survived by three grandchildren--Linda Thompson and her husband--Mike of Duncan, Okla; David Hughes and his wife--Denise of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Kristi Aimone and her husband August of Pearland and by two great grandchildren--Jennifer Thompson and Josh Thompson. Mr. Albert is also survived by one sister--Ann Rounsaville of Utah and by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Graveside services for J. T. "Buck" Albert, 97, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, March 11, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Mr. Albert passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 3, 1910, in Bugtussle, Okla. to Will James and Nancy Albert, and came to Texas with his family by covered wagon in 1922. He played baseball on a local baseball team.
In November 1931, he married Minnie Virgie Lansdon in Lovington, N.M. She preceded him in death Sept. 2, 1986.
They farmed northeast of Brownfield for many years. They also owned and operated a service station at 3rd and Main Street before retiring in 1968. Mr. Albert came out of retirement to own and operate United Van Lines & Storage and he also worked for Goodpasture for a number of years. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He is also preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Mr. Albert is survived by one son--Chester and his wife-- Sandra of Breckenridge; one daughter--Dorothy Marie Hughes and her husband--Lee of Mustang, Okla.
He is also survived by three grandchildren--Linda Thompson and her husband--Mike of Duncan, Okla; David Hughes and his wife--Denise of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Kristi Aimone and her husband August of Pearland and by two great grandchildren--Jennifer Thompson and Josh Thompson. Mr. Albert is also survived by one sister--Ann Rounsaville of Utah and by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Martha Gonzales Almaguer
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Graveside services for Martha Gonzales Almaguer, 65, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at Brownfield Cemetery with Elder Luis Salgado and Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Martha passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born October 14, 1945, in El Paso to Demetrio and Angelina T. Gonzales. She attended Bowie High School in El Paso and moved to Brownfield in 2004.
She was a loving mother who cared for her family and friends, always positive and a very good councilor. She participated in the American Cancer Society fundraisers. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church.
Martha is preceded in death by two brothers, Raymon Gonzales and Demetrio Gonzales; and a sister, Carmen Nevarez.
Martha is survived by her children, Martin Almaguer, Javier Almaguer and Angie Terry and husband Kelly, all of Brownfield; two sisters, Margarita Fernandes and husband Arturo of Las Cruces, N.M. and Teresa Miranda and husband Victor of El Paso; four nieces, Emma Gonzales of El Paso, Cecila Martinez of Granbury, Zulema Delarosa and husband Omar of El Paso and Brisa Miranda and husband Hugo of El Paso.
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Graveside services for Martha Gonzales Almaguer, 65, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at Brownfield Cemetery with Elder Luis Salgado and Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Martha passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born October 14, 1945, in El Paso to Demetrio and Angelina T. Gonzales. She attended Bowie High School in El Paso and moved to Brownfield in 2004.
She was a loving mother who cared for her family and friends, always positive and a very good councilor. She participated in the American Cancer Society fundraisers. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church.
Martha is preceded in death by two brothers, Raymon Gonzales and Demetrio Gonzales; and a sister, Carmen Nevarez.
Martha is survived by her children, Martin Almaguer, Javier Almaguer and Angie Terry and husband Kelly, all of Brownfield; two sisters, Margarita Fernandes and husband Arturo of Las Cruces, N.M. and Teresa Miranda and husband Victor of El Paso; four nieces, Emma Gonzales of El Paso, Cecila Martinez of Granbury, Zulema Delarosa and husband Omar of El Paso and Brisa Miranda and husband Hugo of El Paso.
Policarpio "Carpio" Alvarado
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Memorial Services for Policarpio "Carpio" Alvarado, 73, of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in the Latin Foursquare Church. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Jan 12, in the Latin Foursquare Church with Rev. Rudy Alvarado officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Alvarado died Monday, Jan. 9, in Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Yorktown to Gabriel and Felicine Alvarado and was married to Tomasa Rodriguez in 1954. He was a farmer and had lived in Brown-field since 1961.
Mr. Alvarado is survived by his wife and 5 sons: Policarpio, Jr., Rudy and Adam, all of Brownfield, Ezequel of Garland and Roy Lee of Fort Stockton. He is also survived by 5 daughters: Feliciana Arcelay and Sylvia Gallegos of Lewsville, Cristela and Eva Alvarado, both of Brownfield, and Elizabeth Flores of Lubbock.
He is also survived by 2 brothers: Gabriel, Jr., of Sublette, Kansas, and Trinidad of Wallace, and one sister, Feliciana Cantu, of Texas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Ricky Alvarado, and by 4 brothers.
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Memorial Services for Policarpio "Carpio" Alvarado, 73, of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in the Latin Foursquare Church. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Jan 12, in the Latin Foursquare Church with Rev. Rudy Alvarado officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Alvarado died Monday, Jan. 9, in Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Yorktown to Gabriel and Felicine Alvarado and was married to Tomasa Rodriguez in 1954. He was a farmer and had lived in Brown-field since 1961.
Mr. Alvarado is survived by his wife and 5 sons: Policarpio, Jr., Rudy and Adam, all of Brownfield, Ezequel of Garland and Roy Lee of Fort Stockton. He is also survived by 5 daughters: Feliciana Arcelay and Sylvia Gallegos of Lewsville, Cristela and Eva Alvarado, both of Brownfield, and Elizabeth Flores of Lubbock.
He is also survived by 2 brothers: Gabriel, Jr., of Sublette, Kansas, and Trinidad of Wallace, and one sister, Feliciana Cantu, of Texas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Ricky Alvarado, and by 4 brothers.
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Ricardo Sepeda Alvarado
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Services for Ricardo Sepeda Alvarado, 24, formerly of Brownfield, will be at
2 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Spanish Foursquare Church with Rev. Rudy and Flora Alvarado officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ricky passed away to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in Greeley, Colorado. He was born October 25, 1986, in Levelland to Policaripo R. and Hortencia S. Alvarado, Jr. He graduated from Brownfield High School. Ricky moved to Greeley three years ago. He was a member of the Spanish Foursquare Church.
Ricky was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Policaripo Alvarado, Sr., and Esiquiel Sepeda; his uncle, Ricky Alvarado; a brother-in-law, Rene Nunez; and his cousin, Marcelino "Baby Boy" Perez III.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Leticia Alvarado, of Greeley, Colo.; three children, Ricky Paul Alvarado, Jr., Nedianna Alvarado and Roman Esiquiel Alvarado, all of Brownfield; parents, Policaripo and Hortencia Alvarado, Jr. of Brownfield; his brothers and sisters, Debbie Aguero and husband Fernando of Greeley, Colo., David Castillo and wife Priscilla of Brownfield, Ashley Aranda and husband David of Hobbs, N.M., Amanda Nunez, D'Angelo Sepeda and Joshaiah Trujillo, all of Brownfield; his grandparents, Tomasa Alvarado and Magdalena Sepeda, both of Brownfield; and several nieces and nephews.
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Services for Ricardo Sepeda Alvarado, 24, formerly of Brownfield, will be at
2 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Spanish Foursquare Church with Rev. Rudy and Flora Alvarado officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ricky passed away to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in Greeley, Colorado. He was born October 25, 1986, in Levelland to Policaripo R. and Hortencia S. Alvarado, Jr. He graduated from Brownfield High School. Ricky moved to Greeley three years ago. He was a member of the Spanish Foursquare Church.
Ricky was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Policaripo Alvarado, Sr., and Esiquiel Sepeda; his uncle, Ricky Alvarado; a brother-in-law, Rene Nunez; and his cousin, Marcelino "Baby Boy" Perez III.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Leticia Alvarado, of Greeley, Colo.; three children, Ricky Paul Alvarado, Jr., Nedianna Alvarado and Roman Esiquiel Alvarado, all of Brownfield; parents, Policaripo and Hortencia Alvarado, Jr. of Brownfield; his brothers and sisters, Debbie Aguero and husband Fernando of Greeley, Colo., David Castillo and wife Priscilla of Brownfield, Ashley Aranda and husband David of Hobbs, N.M., Amanda Nunez, D'Angelo Sepeda and Joshaiah Trujillo, all of Brownfield; his grandparents, Tomasa Alvarado and Magdalena Sepeda, both of Brownfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Beverly Ann Anderson
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Beverly Ann Anderson, age 51, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Lubbock. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Rev. James Williams will be officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
Mrs. Anderson was born August 19, 1955, to Raymond and Gwendylon Nolen in Tulia, Texas. She graduated from High School in Tulia. She married Jimmie Lee Anderson on November 3, 2006, in Brownfield and worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center in the Business office as a secretary. She had worked there for approximately 7 years. Her favorite hobby was Karaoke singing.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband Jimmie of the home, 2 Daughters: Amanda Brady of Andrews and Amber Rea of Owings Mills, Maryland. 3 Step-Sons: Dewayne Anderson and Ronald Anderson both of Brownfield and Shawn Anderson of Wolfforth. 1 Brother: Lynn Nolen of Muleshoe and 2 Sisters: Margie Tillman of Midland and Eva Gentry of Tulia. She also leaves 8 Grandchildren.
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Beverly Ann Anderson, age 51, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Lubbock. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Rev. James Williams will be officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
Mrs. Anderson was born August 19, 1955, to Raymond and Gwendylon Nolen in Tulia, Texas. She graduated from High School in Tulia. She married Jimmie Lee Anderson on November 3, 2006, in Brownfield and worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center in the Business office as a secretary. She had worked there for approximately 7 years. Her favorite hobby was Karaoke singing.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband Jimmie of the home, 2 Daughters: Amanda Brady of Andrews and Amber Rea of Owings Mills, Maryland. 3 Step-Sons: Dewayne Anderson and Ronald Anderson both of Brownfield and Shawn Anderson of Wolfforth. 1 Brother: Lynn Nolen of Muleshoe and 2 Sisters: Margie Tillman of Midland and Eva Gentry of Tulia. She also leaves 8 Grandchildren.
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Deroy Thomas Anderson
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Graveside services for Deroy Thomas Anderson, 73, of Mission will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Hamilton officiating. Memorial services will follow at 11am at Plains First Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Deroy passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010, surrounded by his family in Lubbock. He was born May 10, 1937, in Tokio to J.T. and Wilma Holland Anderson. He graduated from Plains High School in 1955. He then attended Howard County Junior College where he met Gerry Fuquay. They married September 7, 1957, in Stanton. He owned and operated Tokio Hardware and Station from 1959 until 1975. Deroy and Gerry have lived in Chillicothe, Gorman, Dilley and Mission returning yearly to Plains "God's Country" to ship watermelons. He was in the watermelon business for over 50 years and one of the earliest members of the Texas Watermelon Association. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tod in 2003; a brother, Duane Anderson; a sister and her son, Nell Anderson Marshall and Doyle Wayne.
Deroy is survived by his wife, Gerry of Mission; a son, Tony Anderson and wife Cheryl of Mission; two daughters, Teretha Jones and husband Guy of Mission and Tamya Cash and husband Tommy of Houston; ten grandchildren, Tiffany, Taryn (Jonathan Steele) and Travis, Lacy and Jessy, Madeline, Mackenzie (Michael Wilson) and Tina; two great-grandchildren, Ava and Brian; his sister, Neda Anderson Faris and husband Leon of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Tod Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Plains State Bank or make a donation to your local blood bank or Plains First Baptist Church Centennial Memorial Fund.
Special thanks to Covenant Medical Center, his doctors and nurses who were caring, compassionate angels here on earth.
Brownfield News
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Graveside services for Deroy Thomas Anderson, 73, of Mission will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Hamilton officiating. Memorial services will follow at 11am at Plains First Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Deroy passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010, surrounded by his family in Lubbock. He was born May 10, 1937, in Tokio to J.T. and Wilma Holland Anderson. He graduated from Plains High School in 1955. He then attended Howard County Junior College where he met Gerry Fuquay. They married September 7, 1957, in Stanton. He owned and operated Tokio Hardware and Station from 1959 until 1975. Deroy and Gerry have lived in Chillicothe, Gorman, Dilley and Mission returning yearly to Plains "God's Country" to ship watermelons. He was in the watermelon business for over 50 years and one of the earliest members of the Texas Watermelon Association. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tod in 2003; a brother, Duane Anderson; a sister and her son, Nell Anderson Marshall and Doyle Wayne.
Deroy is survived by his wife, Gerry of Mission; a son, Tony Anderson and wife Cheryl of Mission; two daughters, Teretha Jones and husband Guy of Mission and Tamya Cash and husband Tommy of Houston; ten grandchildren, Tiffany, Taryn (Jonathan Steele) and Travis, Lacy and Jessy, Madeline, Mackenzie (Michael Wilson) and Tina; two great-grandchildren, Ava and Brian; his sister, Neda Anderson Faris and husband Leon of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Tod Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Plains State Bank or make a donation to your local blood bank or Plains First Baptist Church Centennial Memorial Fund.
Special thanks to Covenant Medical Center, his doctors and nurses who were caring, compassionate angels here on earth.
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Ray Anthony
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Ray Anthony, 53, passed from this life on Saturday, December 25, 2010, in Brownfield.
Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Funeral services for Mr. Anthony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December, 30, 2010, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ray was born June 25, 1957, to Joe and Isabel Anthony. He is remembered as a very loving man who had no enemies. He was never the type to judge and most of the time, he could be found playfully picking on his children.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Isabel Anthony of Brownfield; his ex-wife: Carmelita Anthony of Lubbock; two sons, Regelio and Andres Anthony of Lubbock; one daughter, Teresa Anthony of Lubbock; four brothers, Eddie and John Anthony of Brownfield, Gilbert Anthony of San Antonio and Joe Anthony of Milwaukee, Wis.; three sisters, Elvina Herrera of San Antonio, Elvira Martinez of Lubbock and Janie Flores of Brownfield; and one granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers.
Brownfield News
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Ray Anthony, 53, passed from this life on Saturday, December 25, 2010, in Brownfield.
Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Funeral services for Mr. Anthony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December, 30, 2010, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ray was born June 25, 1957, to Joe and Isabel Anthony. He is remembered as a very loving man who had no enemies. He was never the type to judge and most of the time, he could be found playfully picking on his children.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Isabel Anthony of Brownfield; his ex-wife: Carmelita Anthony of Lubbock; two sons, Regelio and Andres Anthony of Lubbock; one daughter, Teresa Anthony of Lubbock; four brothers, Eddie and John Anthony of Brownfield, Gilbert Anthony of San Antonio and Joe Anthony of Milwaukee, Wis.; three sisters, Elvina Herrera of San Antonio, Elvira Martinez of Lubbock and Janie Flores of Brownfield; and one granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers.
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John Skidmore Archer
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Jack (John Skidmore) Archer, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life on Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Lubbock at the age of 86. Formal visitation will be held at White Funeral Home in Lubbock from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, July 29th, 2010.
Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 30, 2010, in the chapel at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 70th & Frankford in Lubbock, TX. Viewing and visitation will begin at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 30th, 2010 in the chapel at the church. A brief graveside will follow at 2:00 PM at the Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield, TX.
Jack was born November 10, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Leo Archer. He married Nita Hadaway-Archer on September 21, 1985, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Jack was a graduate and professor at MIT and retired from TRW Aerospace Corporation in 1992 after 31 years of service. In 1993, he became an adjunct professor in engineering at Texas Tech University, retiring again in 2008. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lubbock.
He is survived by his wife, Nita, of Brownfield, TX; one brother, Jim, of Baltimore, MD; one sister, Jane Ladany, of Lancaster, PA; three sons, Johnny and his wife Melanie of Seattle, WA, Phillip and wife Myrna of Harbor Island, CA, and, Randy Echols of Lake Isabella, CA; four daughters, Julie Faia and husband Tom of Lake Elsinore, CA, Rosemary Baran and husband Roger of Seattle, WA, Denise McLeod and husband Howard of Lake Arrowhead, CA, and Dana Jimenez and husband Jose of Brownfield, TX; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Nathan Archer and one daughter, Rusty Gray.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Lubbock. To register or send condolences online, please visit
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Brownfield News
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Jack (John Skidmore) Archer, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life on Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Lubbock at the age of 86. Formal visitation will be held at White Funeral Home in Lubbock from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, July 29th, 2010.
Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 30, 2010, in the chapel at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 70th & Frankford in Lubbock, TX. Viewing and visitation will begin at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 30th, 2010 in the chapel at the church. A brief graveside will follow at 2:00 PM at the Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield, TX.
Jack was born November 10, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Leo Archer. He married Nita Hadaway-Archer on September 21, 1985, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Jack was a graduate and professor at MIT and retired from TRW Aerospace Corporation in 1992 after 31 years of service. In 1993, he became an adjunct professor in engineering at Texas Tech University, retiring again in 2008. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lubbock.
He is survived by his wife, Nita, of Brownfield, TX; one brother, Jim, of Baltimore, MD; one sister, Jane Ladany, of Lancaster, PA; three sons, Johnny and his wife Melanie of Seattle, WA, Phillip and wife Myrna of Harbor Island, CA, and, Randy Echols of Lake Isabella, CA; four daughters, Julie Faia and husband Tom of Lake Elsinore, CA, Rosemary Baran and husband Roger of Seattle, WA, Denise McLeod and husband Howard of Lake Arrowhead, CA, and Dana Jimenez and husband Jose of Brownfield, TX; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Nathan Archer and one daughter, Rusty Gray.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Lubbock. To register or send condolences online, please visit
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Jose Luis Arenas
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Jose Luis Arenas, 52, passed from this life on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his home in Brownfield.
Funeral mass for Mr. Arenas was held at 10 A.M.Wednesday, April 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Arenas was born on Feb. 11, 1957, to Luis and Aurelia Arenas in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married the love of his life, Margarita Perales, in Brownfield on Sept. 23, 1980.
Those left to cherish his memories include wife of 28 years, Margarita of the home; mother: Aurelia Arenas of Delicias, Chihuahua; four sons, Luis Arenas of Frisco, Daniel Arenas, Eloy Arenas and Adrian Arenas and wife Malorie, all of Brownfield; one daughter, Jasmin Romero and husband Manuel of Brownfield; two brothers, Jesus Arenas and Juan Manuel Arenas both of Delicias, Chihuahua; eight sisters, Maria Del Refugio Arenas, Maria Isidra Arenas, Maria Del Rosario Arenas, Josefina Arenas, Cesarea Lourdes Arenas, Marisela Arenas and Maria Guadalupe Arenas, all of Delicias, Chihuahua, and Elvira Segovia of Boise City, Okla. He also leaves behind three grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Arenas, and one daughter, Griselda Arenas, in 1983.
Brownfield News
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Jose Luis Arenas, 52, passed from this life on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his home in Brownfield.
Funeral mass for Mr. Arenas was held at 10 A.M.Wednesday, April 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Arenas was born on Feb. 11, 1957, to Luis and Aurelia Arenas in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married the love of his life, Margarita Perales, in Brownfield on Sept. 23, 1980.
Those left to cherish his memories include wife of 28 years, Margarita of the home; mother: Aurelia Arenas of Delicias, Chihuahua; four sons, Luis Arenas of Frisco, Daniel Arenas, Eloy Arenas and Adrian Arenas and wife Malorie, all of Brownfield; one daughter, Jasmin Romero and husband Manuel of Brownfield; two brothers, Jesus Arenas and Juan Manuel Arenas both of Delicias, Chihuahua; eight sisters, Maria Del Refugio Arenas, Maria Isidra Arenas, Maria Del Rosario Arenas, Josefina Arenas, Cesarea Lourdes Arenas, Marisela Arenas and Maria Guadalupe Arenas, all of Delicias, Chihuahua, and Elvira Segovia of Boise City, Okla. He also leaves behind three grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Arenas, and one daughter, Griselda Arenas, in 1983.
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Angelita "Hela" Arguellez
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Angelita "Hela" Arguellez, age 69, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Lubbock.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 29, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 21, 2011, with a Rosary from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Services are being directed by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mrs. Arguellez was born November 11, 1941, to Alfredo and Maria Elizardo in Yorktown, Texas. On April 22, 1962, she married Genaro Arguellez in Richmond, Texas. She moved to Brownfield from Wellman in 1981.
Angelita will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She loved to dance and go on picnics with her grandchildren. She was also known for the delicious menudo that she cooked. She was a Catholic.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband: Genaro Arguellez of Brownfield; 2 Sons: Joe Louis Arguellez and wife Amanda of Amarillo and Bobby Arguellez and wife Gloria of Brownfield; 5 Brothers: Alfredo Elizardo, Jr. of Brownfield, Jose Elizardo and Fred Elizardo, both of Amarillo, Porfilio Elizardo of Odessa and Jerry Elizardo of Oklahoma City; 4 Sisters: Teresa Rodriguez of Brownfield, Lupe Tomlinson of Amarillo, Peggy Grisso of Ft. Worth and Ruby Berlanga of San Antonio. She also leaves 9 Grandchildren; and 10 Great-Grandchidlren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 Son: Genaro, Jr. in 1986; 1 Great-Granddaughter, Aleyah Arguellez in November of 2000; 1 Brother: Johnny Elizardo in 1986 and 1 Daughter, Norma Arguellez in 1966.
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Angelita "Hela" Arguellez, age 69, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Lubbock.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 29, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 21, 2011, with a Rosary from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Services are being directed by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mrs. Arguellez was born November 11, 1941, to Alfredo and Maria Elizardo in Yorktown, Texas. On April 22, 1962, she married Genaro Arguellez in Richmond, Texas. She moved to Brownfield from Wellman in 1981.
Angelita will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She loved to dance and go on picnics with her grandchildren. She was also known for the delicious menudo that she cooked. She was a Catholic.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband: Genaro Arguellez of Brownfield; 2 Sons: Joe Louis Arguellez and wife Amanda of Amarillo and Bobby Arguellez and wife Gloria of Brownfield; 5 Brothers: Alfredo Elizardo, Jr. of Brownfield, Jose Elizardo and Fred Elizardo, both of Amarillo, Porfilio Elizardo of Odessa and Jerry Elizardo of Oklahoma City; 4 Sisters: Teresa Rodriguez of Brownfield, Lupe Tomlinson of Amarillo, Peggy Grisso of Ft. Worth and Ruby Berlanga of San Antonio. She also leaves 9 Grandchildren; and 10 Great-Grandchidlren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 Son: Genaro, Jr. in 1986; 1 Great-Granddaughter, Aleyah Arguellez in November of 2000; 1 Brother: Johnny Elizardo in 1986 and 1 Daughter, Norma Arguellez in 1966.
Jesus V. Arguellez
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Jesus V. Arguellez, 90, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Lubbock.
Services were held Wednesday, June 24, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary was held June 23 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jesus was born on Feb. 17, 1919, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Ascencion and Ambrosia Arguellez. He married Alicia Gonzales on May 1, 1949, in Yorktown. Jesus was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was also a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Jesus is survived by his wife, Alicia Arguellez of Brownfield; eight daughters, Frances Arguellez Perez and her husband Ricardo, Flora Arguellez Garcia and her husband Ruben, Jane Argellez Perez and her husband Arthur, Beatriz Arguellez, Diana Arguellez, Cilvia Arguellez, Irene Davis, and Gloria Martinez and her husband Leo, all of Brownfield; two sons, Antonio Arguellez and his wife Susan of Breckenridge, and Jesse Arguellez, Jr. and his wife Annie of Brownfield; his brother, Faustino Arguellez of Temple; 28 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Jesus V. Arguellez, 90, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Lubbock.
Services were held Wednesday, June 24, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary was held June 23 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jesus was born on Feb. 17, 1919, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Ascencion and Ambrosia Arguellez. He married Alicia Gonzales on May 1, 1949, in Yorktown. Jesus was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was also a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Jesus is survived by his wife, Alicia Arguellez of Brownfield; eight daughters, Frances Arguellez Perez and her husband Ricardo, Flora Arguellez Garcia and her husband Ruben, Jane Argellez Perez and her husband Arthur, Beatriz Arguellez, Diana Arguellez, Cilvia Arguellez, Irene Davis, and Gloria Martinez and her husband Leo, all of Brownfield; two sons, Antonio Arguellez and his wife Susan of Breckenridge, and Jesse Arguellez, Jr. and his wife Annie of Brownfield; his brother, Faustino Arguellez of Temple; 28 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
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Charles Edward Arnold
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Charles Edward Arnold, 84, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at his residence. Charles was born June 25, 1927, in Frederick, Okla., to Searcy and Mary Arnold. He attended Boyd Elementary through high school until graduation, where he was valedictorian. Charles attended Langston University in Oklahoma, where he majored in biology and math and received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Charles began his teaching career in Frederick, Okla., and then moved to Levelland, Texas, where he served as assistant principal for two years. In 1953, the family moved to Brownfield and Charles became principal of Wheatley School. In the ensuing years his accomplishments included earning a master's degree in school administration and superintendent certification from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, past president of the Lion's Club, member of Terry County Chamber of Commerce, former president of Brownfield TSTA, Credit Union board member and the recipient of the Muldrow Award.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Brenda; daughter, Charlyce Arnold; his granddaughter, La Nisha Arnold; sister, Joyce Stenson; two nieces, Ella Bryant and Marilyn Anderson and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was a son, Charles Arnold, Jr.
Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at 1st Baptist Church Brownfield, with services to follow at 12 noon with Pastor Eugene Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.
The Brownfield News
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Charles Edward Arnold, 84, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at his residence. Charles was born June 25, 1927, in Frederick, Okla., to Searcy and Mary Arnold. He attended Boyd Elementary through high school until graduation, where he was valedictorian. Charles attended Langston University in Oklahoma, where he majored in biology and math and received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Charles began his teaching career in Frederick, Okla., and then moved to Levelland, Texas, where he served as assistant principal for two years. In 1953, the family moved to Brownfield and Charles became principal of Wheatley School. In the ensuing years his accomplishments included earning a master's degree in school administration and superintendent certification from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, past president of the Lion's Club, member of Terry County Chamber of Commerce, former president of Brownfield TSTA, Credit Union board member and the recipient of the Muldrow Award.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Brenda; daughter, Charlyce Arnold; his granddaughter, La Nisha Arnold; sister, Joyce Stenson; two nieces, Ella Bryant and Marilyn Anderson and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was a son, Charles Arnold, Jr.
Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at 1st Baptist Church Brownfield, with services to follow at 12 noon with Pastor Eugene Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.
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Jerry Michael Arnold
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A family graveside service for Jerry Michael Arnold will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jerry Michael Arnold was called home by the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was born November 6, 1943, in Albany, Texas to Grant and Anna (Breeden) Arnold. He graduated from Albany High School and then attended Texas Tech University. He married Yvette Karr on April 17, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jerry worked for TIME DC, Furrs, Fleming Foods and several other major transportation companies. He was a freight broker at the time of his passing. He loved the Lord with all his heart, read his Bible and prayed constantly. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, soul mate and "lady", Yvette Arnold; stepson, Russell Sargent and wife Connie; stepdaughter, Debbie McMillion and husband Corbin; grandsons, Ryan Sargent and Devan McMillion; granddaughters, Joni Garcia and Darcy Stockman; great grandsons, Jaxson and Maddox Stockman; many extended family members; and his beloved dog, Gypsy.
In lieu of flowers, he requested donations to the ASPCA or the Lubbock animal rescue center.
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A family graveside service for Jerry Michael Arnold will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jerry Michael Arnold was called home by the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was born November 6, 1943, in Albany, Texas to Grant and Anna (Breeden) Arnold. He graduated from Albany High School and then attended Texas Tech University. He married Yvette Karr on April 17, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jerry worked for TIME DC, Furrs, Fleming Foods and several other major transportation companies. He was a freight broker at the time of his passing. He loved the Lord with all his heart, read his Bible and prayed constantly. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, soul mate and "lady", Yvette Arnold; stepson, Russell Sargent and wife Connie; stepdaughter, Debbie McMillion and husband Corbin; grandsons, Ryan Sargent and Devan McMillion; granddaughters, Joni Garcia and Darcy Stockman; great grandsons, Jaxson and Maddox Stockman; many extended family members; and his beloved dog, Gypsy.
In lieu of flowers, he requested donations to the ASPCA or the Lubbock animal rescue center.
Tommy Lee Ashburn
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Services for Tommy Lee Ashburn, 77, of Meadow were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Meadow. The family received friends from 9:00 a.m. to service time. Officiating was Ken McClung. Military honors were rendered at the Meadow Cemetery following services.
He was born to George and Tommie Ashburn December 18, 1932, in Stamford and moved to Meadow in 1942 from Jones County. He was saved at the age of 10 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Meadow since 1943, where he also served as a Deacon.
Tommy Lee married Charlotte Green December 25, 1955, in Brownfield. He served on the Meadow School Board and the Board of the Meadow Coop Gin, and farmed for 50 years.
He was a U.S. Army Military Police Officer, 9th Ordinance Battalion SWS of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his loving wife; a daughter, Sherry and Ray Brannan of Wolfforth; a son, Jadon and Brenda Ashburn of Meadow; a brother, J.B. Ashburn of Plains; four grandkids, Sarah, Tommy, Jina and Chris; and two great-grandkids, Nova and Zachary. He is preceded in death by his dad and mom and his brother, George.
Brownfield News
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Services for Tommy Lee Ashburn, 77, of Meadow were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Meadow. The family received friends from 9:00 a.m. to service time. Officiating was Ken McClung. Military honors were rendered at the Meadow Cemetery following services.
He was born to George and Tommie Ashburn December 18, 1932, in Stamford and moved to Meadow in 1942 from Jones County. He was saved at the age of 10 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Meadow since 1943, where he also served as a Deacon.
Tommy Lee married Charlotte Green December 25, 1955, in Brownfield. He served on the Meadow School Board and the Board of the Meadow Coop Gin, and farmed for 50 years.
He was a U.S. Army Military Police Officer, 9th Ordinance Battalion SWS of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his loving wife; a daughter, Sherry and Ray Brannan of Wolfforth; a son, Jadon and Brenda Ashburn of Meadow; a brother, J.B. Ashburn of Plains; four grandkids, Sarah, Tommy, Jina and Chris; and two great-grandkids, Nova and Zachary. He is preceded in death by his dad and mom and his brother, George.
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Houston Atchley
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Services for Houston Atchley, 80, of Brownfield, were held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, in the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Britt Atkins and Rev. Wayne Shelton officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Atchley died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Amarillo. He was born March 20, 1925, to George Washington and Clara Atchley in Archer City and was married to Sylvia Annette Hunt on July 10, 1972, in Lovington, NM. She died on Dec. 3, 2002.
He moved to Brownfield in 1972 and was a Terry County employee for 12 years prior to his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mr. Atchley is survived by 3 sons: Troy Harris and wife, Christie, of Artesia, NM; Donnie Atchley of Iowa Park and Royce Atchley of Burkburnett. He is also survived by 4 daughters: Elaine McInchak and her husband, Bob, of Fairview; Donna Harris of Brownfield, Debra Harris of Artesia, NM, and Cathy Dyer and her husband, Gaylon, of Brownfield.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and nine brothers.
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Services for Houston Atchley, 80, of Brownfield, were held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, in the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Britt Atkins and Rev. Wayne Shelton officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Atchley died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Amarillo. He was born March 20, 1925, to George Washington and Clara Atchley in Archer City and was married to Sylvia Annette Hunt on July 10, 1972, in Lovington, NM. She died on Dec. 3, 2002.
He moved to Brownfield in 1972 and was a Terry County employee for 12 years prior to his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mr. Atchley is survived by 3 sons: Troy Harris and wife, Christie, of Artesia, NM; Donnie Atchley of Iowa Park and Royce Atchley of Burkburnett. He is also survived by 4 daughters: Elaine McInchak and her husband, Bob, of Fairview; Donna Harris of Brownfield, Debra Harris of Artesia, NM, and Cathy Dyer and her husband, Gaylon, of Brownfield.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and nine brothers.
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Mildred Adams Auvenshine
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Memorial services for Stella Mildred Adams (Auvenshine), 91, of Brownfield will be 10am, Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mildred passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Brownfield. Mildred, daughter of William M. Adams and Ethel Treadaway Adams, was born January 1, 1920, at 220 W. Broadway in Brownfield, Texas. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1937 as Salutatorian of her class. She entered Mary Hardin-Baylor on an academic scholarship, then transferred to Baylor University and graduated from there in 1941 with a BA in Journalism and Business. She was the 1st woman editor of the "Baylor Lariat."
During World War II Mildred worked in Civil Service as the Chief Clerk of Aircraft Maintenance at Alamogordo Army Air Base. It was there that she met her husband Leland Auvenshine. They were married November 11, 1944, in Brownfield. He passed away in 2003. After the war Mildred worked for Magnolia Petroleum in the district office at Oak Grove. They then moved to Kansas and spent the next 20 years in that state. Mildred started teaching in an elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, and taught 11 years in three different locations in that state. Next she moved to Houston, and obtained a position as a teacher in an inner-city school where she taught for 10 years. She and Leland divorced in 1974.
Mildred moved back to Brownfield in 1979 and spent ten years teaching in Union I.S.D. She retired in 1989. She was a member of Brownfield First United Methodist Church, American Association of University of Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Texas Retired Teachers Association and National Educators Association. She had a special love for the Terry County Historical Society and Terry County Cemetery Association.
Mildred is preceded in death by a brother, Kyle Adams, and 2 sisters, Irene Paddack and Mary Nell Royer; a son, William Leland Auvenshine; a daughter, Susan Stanfield who left identical twin daughters, Crissi and Carrie, that she adopted and raised as her own daughters.
Mildred is survived by her children, Nancy Jane Bellwood and Robert Allen Auvenshine; 9 grandchildren, Larry Auvenshine, Mike Auvenshine, Rob Auvenshine, Dan Zwickel, Paula Arwood, Crissi Hawkins, Carrie Mattes, Ken McBeth and Michael Knowles; 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Tom Adams and his wife Marilyn of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First United Methodist Church or Mildred Adams Memorial Cemetery Fund, 500 W. Main, Room 104, Brownfield, TX 79316
Brownfield News
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Memorial services for Stella Mildred Adams (Auvenshine), 91, of Brownfield will be 10am, Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mildred passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Brownfield. Mildred, daughter of William M. Adams and Ethel Treadaway Adams, was born January 1, 1920, at 220 W. Broadway in Brownfield, Texas. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1937 as Salutatorian of her class. She entered Mary Hardin-Baylor on an academic scholarship, then transferred to Baylor University and graduated from there in 1941 with a BA in Journalism and Business. She was the 1st woman editor of the "Baylor Lariat."
During World War II Mildred worked in Civil Service as the Chief Clerk of Aircraft Maintenance at Alamogordo Army Air Base. It was there that she met her husband Leland Auvenshine. They were married November 11, 1944, in Brownfield. He passed away in 2003. After the war Mildred worked for Magnolia Petroleum in the district office at Oak Grove. They then moved to Kansas and spent the next 20 years in that state. Mildred started teaching in an elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, and taught 11 years in three different locations in that state. Next she moved to Houston, and obtained a position as a teacher in an inner-city school where she taught for 10 years. She and Leland divorced in 1974.
Mildred moved back to Brownfield in 1979 and spent ten years teaching in Union I.S.D. She retired in 1989. She was a member of Brownfield First United Methodist Church, American Association of University of Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Texas Retired Teachers Association and National Educators Association. She had a special love for the Terry County Historical Society and Terry County Cemetery Association.
Mildred is preceded in death by a brother, Kyle Adams, and 2 sisters, Irene Paddack and Mary Nell Royer; a son, William Leland Auvenshine; a daughter, Susan Stanfield who left identical twin daughters, Crissi and Carrie, that she adopted and raised as her own daughters.
Mildred is survived by her children, Nancy Jane Bellwood and Robert Allen Auvenshine; 9 grandchildren, Larry Auvenshine, Mike Auvenshine, Rob Auvenshine, Dan Zwickel, Paula Arwood, Crissi Hawkins, Carrie Mattes, Ken McBeth and Michael Knowles; 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Tom Adams and his wife Marilyn of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First United Methodist Church or Mildred Adams Memorial Cemetery Fund, 500 W. Main, Room 104, Brownfield, TX 79316
Brownfield News
Domingo S. Avitia
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Services for Domingo S. Avitia, 76, of Brownfield will be at
10:30 am, Thursday, July 31, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Domingo passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born September 19, 1931, in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico and moved to Brownfield in 1960. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Enedia Leyna; two daughters, Rosa Ledesma and Armandina Cruz; and a son Rudy Hernandez. He is survived by six daughters, Lola Avitia of Meadow, Romelia Rodriguez and her husband Leopoldo of Meadow, Margarita Infante and her husband Noe of Midland, Maria Garcia of Brownfield, Dominga Zamora of El Paso, Manuela Rubio and her husband Adam of Michigan; 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Domingo S. Avitia, 76, of Brownfield will be at
10:30 am, Thursday, July 31, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Domingo passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born September 19, 1931, in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico and moved to Brownfield in 1960. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Enedia Leyna; two daughters, Rosa Ledesma and Armandina Cruz; and a son Rudy Hernandez. He is survived by six daughters, Lola Avitia of Meadow, Romelia Rodriguez and her husband Leopoldo of Meadow, Margarita Infante and her husband Noe of Midland, Maria Garcia of Brownfield, Dominga Zamora of El Paso, Manuela Rubio and her husband Adam of Michigan; 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Clarine Baccus
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Clarine "Mamaw" Baccus, 88, of Brownfield passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, in Lubbock. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will follow at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Clarine was born December 20, 1918, to Clarence and Beulah Browning in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She grew up in Rocksprings, Texas. She married M. W. "Jack" Baccus on October 11, 1947 in Del Rio, Texas. They moved to Terry County in 1955 where they farmed until retiring in 1984. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
She is survived by 3 Sons: William P. O'Connell and his wife Barbara of Houston, Gary Baccus and his wife Jana of Oklahoma City, and Duane Baccus and his wife Leslie of Carrollton, TX; 2 Daughters: Darleen Holladay and her husband Billy of Corinth, TX, and Susan Russell and her husband Mark of Valley View, TX, 14 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Brownfield Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
Brownfield News
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Clarine "Mamaw" Baccus, 88, of Brownfield passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, in Lubbock. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will follow at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Clarine was born December 20, 1918, to Clarence and Beulah Browning in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She grew up in Rocksprings, Texas. She married M. W. "Jack" Baccus on October 11, 1947 in Del Rio, Texas. They moved to Terry County in 1955 where they farmed until retiring in 1984. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
She is survived by 3 Sons: William P. O'Connell and his wife Barbara of Houston, Gary Baccus and his wife Jana of Oklahoma City, and Duane Baccus and his wife Leslie of Carrollton, TX; 2 Daughters: Darleen Holladay and her husband Billy of Corinth, TX, and Susan Russell and her husband Mark of Valley View, TX, 14 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Brownfield Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
Brownfield News
Betty Bailey
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Betty Bailey, age 68, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Bailey was born March 14, 1938, in Gonzales, Texas, to Kyle and Ola Mae McKinney. She attended schools in Gonzales and was a long time resident of Brownfield.
Mrs. Bailey married Edmond Bailey and he preceded her in death in 1991. She worked for many years at the Village Grill as a cook.
Services for Mrs. Bailey will be Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Eugene Reed will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield. Services are being handled by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Those left to cherish her memories are 2 Daughters: Melissa Coe and Priscilla Torres, both of Levelland. 1 Brother: Curtis Smith of Brownfield and 2 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 1 Brother, George Hights and 1 Sister, Alonie Lewis.
Brownfield News
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Betty Bailey, age 68, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Bailey was born March 14, 1938, in Gonzales, Texas, to Kyle and Ola Mae McKinney. She attended schools in Gonzales and was a long time resident of Brownfield.
Mrs. Bailey married Edmond Bailey and he preceded her in death in 1991. She worked for many years at the Village Grill as a cook.
Services for Mrs. Bailey will be Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Eugene Reed will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield. Services are being handled by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Those left to cherish her memories are 2 Daughters: Melissa Coe and Priscilla Torres, both of Levelland. 1 Brother: Curtis Smith of Brownfield and 2 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 1 Brother, George Hights and 1 Sister, Alonie Lewis.
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Glen Baker
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U.S. Veteran Glen Baker, 89, of Wellman, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12th, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Homer Jones and Jerold Balwin officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Glen was born on Nov. 14, 1919 in Millsap to Allen and Willie Mary Baker. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1927 where he attended schools. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 23, 1942 where he was awarded several medals, including two purple hearts.
He married Heloise Trotter on Jan. 24, 1948, in Brownfield and farmed in Terry County for many years. He was a member of the Seagraves Church of Christ.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Leon, Claude, Luke and Len Baker and six sisters: Lorene Loe, Naomi Caffey, Viola Howe, Iona Oliver, Willie Nell Thompson and Evelyn Adair.
He is survived by his wife, Heloise Baker of Wellman; his son, Stan Baker and wife Deborah of Wellman; two daughters, Donna Frazier and her husband Richard and Rhonda Coats of Wellman; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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U.S. Veteran Glen Baker, 89, of Wellman, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12th, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Homer Jones and Jerold Balwin officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Glen was born on Nov. 14, 1919 in Millsap to Allen and Willie Mary Baker. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1927 where he attended schools. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 23, 1942 where he was awarded several medals, including two purple hearts.
He married Heloise Trotter on Jan. 24, 1948, in Brownfield and farmed in Terry County for many years. He was a member of the Seagraves Church of Christ.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Leon, Claude, Luke and Len Baker and six sisters: Lorene Loe, Naomi Caffey, Viola Howe, Iona Oliver, Willie Nell Thompson and Evelyn Adair.
He is survived by his wife, Heloise Baker of Wellman; his son, Stan Baker and wife Deborah of Wellman; two daughters, Donna Frazier and her husband Richard and Rhonda Coats of Wellman; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Lenn Baker
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Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 1 p.m. in Newberry Cemetery in Parker County, Texas for Lenn Baker of Nacogdoches, Texas (formerly of Lubbock and Temple, Texas) who died Saturday, October 11, 2003, in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital ICU after a brief illness.
Lenn Baker, the youngest of ten children, was born February 2, 1922, in Rochester, Haskell County, Texas while his extended family was gradually moving west to Terry County, Texas in a mule drawn covered wagon. The families were looking for better farm land and greener pastures after the land at "the old home place" in Parker county had "wore out."
With the onset of World War II he left his home in Wellman, Terry County, Texas to serve his country in the Navy. After the war he returned home and soon moved fifty miles northeast to Lubbock, Texas where he began building houses single-handedly during the post war boom. While doing this, his pregnant wife helped him roof a house late into the night and had their son early the next morning.
He soon found employment with Southwestern Public Service Company in the engineering department where he worked for many years buying the right of way for electrical transmission lines throughout West Texas. Later he became a supervisor in the carpentry shop of Texas Tech University from which he retired in 1984. He passed his love of wood working and carpentry to his son, and together they used their combined skills to restore two historic homes in Nacogdoches, Texas.
After his retirement he moved to Temple, Texas with his second wife, Genevia Priddy Baker, who was the widow of his oldest brother, Luke. Genevia has always been much loved and dear to the Baker family. In retirement, Lenn and Gene "ran the roads" of the Hill Country, fished and helped raise four of Gene's grandchildren Dale, Terry, Timmy and Darla, and they lived and loved life together. Lenn and Gene moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, in the summer of 2002 to be closer to their son.
Lenn was preceded in death by his first wife Juanita, who died in 1962, and by two brothers, Luke and Claude, and three sisters. Lorene, Viola and Iona.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Genevia Baker, of Nacogdoches, Texas; her daughter, Ann Hunnicutt of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Dale Cravey of Austin, Texas, Terry Cravey of Granite Shoals, Texas, Tim Cravey of Fort Worth, Texas, and Darla Welter of Exira, Iowa.
Lenn is also survived by his son, Dr. Richard L. Baker and wife, Cherry, of Nacogdoches, Texas; granddaughters, Robin Baker Perkins of Lubbock, Texas, and Elizabeth Baker of Nacogdoches, Texas; step-son, Don Hickey of Wellington, Texas; sisters, Nell Thompson of Lubbock, Texas, Evelyn Adair of Wellman, Texas, and Naomi Caffey of Seagraves, Texas; brother, Glen Baker of Wellman, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren; in-laws and out-laws.
Lenn was a hard-working, generous, gentle and devoted family man who never complained despite the hardships he endured in his life. He found the Lord again in later life and never wavered from his teachings. He instilled many fine qualities and much love in his sons and grandchildren, which will be his legacy.
He will be laid to rest next to his parents and grandparents in Newberry Cemetery, a family cemetery, in Parker County, Texas where his grandparents were founding settlers.
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, 1 Nov 2003
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Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 1 p.m. in Newberry Cemetery in Parker County, Texas for Lenn Baker of Nacogdoches, Texas (formerly of Lubbock and Temple, Texas) who died Saturday, October 11, 2003, in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital ICU after a brief illness.
Lenn Baker, the youngest of ten children, was born February 2, 1922, in Rochester, Haskell County, Texas while his extended family was gradually moving west to Terry County, Texas in a mule drawn covered wagon. The families were looking for better farm land and greener pastures after the land at "the old home place" in Parker county had "wore out."
With the onset of World War II he left his home in Wellman, Terry County, Texas to serve his country in the Navy. After the war he returned home and soon moved fifty miles northeast to Lubbock, Texas where he began building houses single-handedly during the post war boom. While doing this, his pregnant wife helped him roof a house late into the night and had their son early the next morning.
He soon found employment with Southwestern Public Service Company in the engineering department where he worked for many years buying the right of way for electrical transmission lines throughout West Texas. Later he became a supervisor in the carpentry shop of Texas Tech University from which he retired in 1984. He passed his love of wood working and carpentry to his son, and together they used their combined skills to restore two historic homes in Nacogdoches, Texas.
After his retirement he moved to Temple, Texas with his second wife, Genevia Priddy Baker, who was the widow of his oldest brother, Luke. Genevia has always been much loved and dear to the Baker family. In retirement, Lenn and Gene "ran the roads" of the Hill Country, fished and helped raise four of Gene's grandchildren Dale, Terry, Timmy and Darla, and they lived and loved life together. Lenn and Gene moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, in the summer of 2002 to be closer to their son.
Lenn was preceded in death by his first wife Juanita, who died in 1962, and by two brothers, Luke and Claude, and three sisters. Lorene, Viola and Iona.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Genevia Baker, of Nacogdoches, Texas; her daughter, Ann Hunnicutt of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Dale Cravey of Austin, Texas, Terry Cravey of Granite Shoals, Texas, Tim Cravey of Fort Worth, Texas, and Darla Welter of Exira, Iowa.
Lenn is also survived by his son, Dr. Richard L. Baker and wife, Cherry, of Nacogdoches, Texas; granddaughters, Robin Baker Perkins of Lubbock, Texas, and Elizabeth Baker of Nacogdoches, Texas; step-son, Don Hickey of Wellington, Texas; sisters, Nell Thompson of Lubbock, Texas, Evelyn Adair of Wellman, Texas, and Naomi Caffey of Seagraves, Texas; brother, Glen Baker of Wellman, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren; in-laws and out-laws.
Lenn was a hard-working, generous, gentle and devoted family man who never complained despite the hardships he endured in his life. He found the Lord again in later life and never wavered from his teachings. He instilled many fine qualities and much love in his sons and grandchildren, which will be his legacy.
He will be laid to rest next to his parents and grandparents in Newberry Cemetery, a family cemetery, in Parker County, Texas where his grandparents were founding settlers.
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, 1 Nov 2003
Earnest Arnold Baldwin
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Services for Earnest Arnold Baldwin, 91, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Quaker Avenue Church of Christ with David Langford, Elmore Johnson and Earnest Smith officiating. Burial followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Arnold passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born March 7, 1917, in Blythe to William Jesse and Nancy Edith "Eda" Perkins Baldwin. He attended Forrester School in Terry County.
He married Inez Mae Anderson, Sept. 4, 1938, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2006. He farmed in Terry County until 1948 when he went into ministry as a Church of Christ Minister.
Arnold ministered with five different congregations in 39 years. Three of those congregations were in Texas and one in Pinehurst, Idaho. He retired in 1984 and returned to Brownfield. He was a member of the West Tate Street Church of Christ in Brownfield. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Jerry Wayne Baldwin; a brother, Archie Baldwin; three sisters, Rose Baldwin, Elma Barber and Bertha Mosteller. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons.
Arnold is survived by two sons, Marshall Baldwin and his wife Sue of Lubbock and Jerold Baldwin and his wife Joy of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a niece and two nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the Berean Children's Home, P. O. Box 1009, Brookhaven, MS. 39602-1009.
Brownfield News
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Services for Earnest Arnold Baldwin, 91, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Quaker Avenue Church of Christ with David Langford, Elmore Johnson and Earnest Smith officiating. Burial followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Arnold passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born March 7, 1917, in Blythe to William Jesse and Nancy Edith "Eda" Perkins Baldwin. He attended Forrester School in Terry County.
He married Inez Mae Anderson, Sept. 4, 1938, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2006. He farmed in Terry County until 1948 when he went into ministry as a Church of Christ Minister.
Arnold ministered with five different congregations in 39 years. Three of those congregations were in Texas and one in Pinehurst, Idaho. He retired in 1984 and returned to Brownfield. He was a member of the West Tate Street Church of Christ in Brownfield. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Jerry Wayne Baldwin; a brother, Archie Baldwin; three sisters, Rose Baldwin, Elma Barber and Bertha Mosteller. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons.
Arnold is survived by two sons, Marshall Baldwin and his wife Sue of Lubbock and Jerold Baldwin and his wife Joy of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a niece and two nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the Berean Children's Home, P. O. Box 1009, Brookhaven, MS. 39602-1009.
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Inez Mae Baldwin
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Services for Inez Mae Baldwin, 86, of Lubbock, formerly of Brownfield, were held Monday, Dec. 18, in the West Tate Street Church of Christ with Dr. Thomas Langford and Ernest Smith officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Baldwin died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born May 26, 1920 in Mena, Ark. to Alvin and Nancy Cates Anderson and was married to Arnold Baldwin on Sep. 4, 1938 in Brownfield.
Mrs. Baldwin moved with her family to Lynn County in 1928 where she was raised in the Edith Community. She moved with her family to Wellman in 1936. She graduated from Wellman High School.
Mrs. Baldwin and her husband ministered to five congregations in 39 years in the ministry. They retired from the ministry and moved back to Brownfield in 1984. She was a member of the West Tate Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson---Jerry Wayne Baldwin; one brother---Milton Anderson and one sister---Effie Rinehart.
Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her husband; two sons---Marshall W. and his wife---Susie of Lubbock and Jerold and his wife---Joy of Brownfield; one brother---Raymond L. Anderson of Amarillo and by 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Grandsons and great-grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Berean Children's Home, Box 1009, Brookhaven, Miss., 39602-1009
Brownfield News
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Services for Inez Mae Baldwin, 86, of Lubbock, formerly of Brownfield, were held Monday, Dec. 18, in the West Tate Street Church of Christ with Dr. Thomas Langford and Ernest Smith officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Baldwin died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born May 26, 1920 in Mena, Ark. to Alvin and Nancy Cates Anderson and was married to Arnold Baldwin on Sep. 4, 1938 in Brownfield.
Mrs. Baldwin moved with her family to Lynn County in 1928 where she was raised in the Edith Community. She moved with her family to Wellman in 1936. She graduated from Wellman High School.
Mrs. Baldwin and her husband ministered to five congregations in 39 years in the ministry. They retired from the ministry and moved back to Brownfield in 1984. She was a member of the West Tate Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson---Jerry Wayne Baldwin; one brother---Milton Anderson and one sister---Effie Rinehart.
Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her husband; two sons---Marshall W. and his wife---Susie of Lubbock and Jerold and his wife---Joy of Brownfield; one brother---Raymond L. Anderson of Amarillo and by 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Grandsons and great-grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Berean Children's Home, Box 1009, Brookhaven, Miss., 39602-1009
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Hazel Brown Ball
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Services for Hazel Brown Ball of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2006, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with J. C. Dorsett officiating. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hazel passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Levelland where she had resided for the past two and a half years. She was born December 14, 1915, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, to J. W. and Sarah Ball. She moved to Brownfield in 1925 with her parents and was raised in the Gomez community.
Hazel graduated as valedictorian of her class. The family moved to Brownfield where she later worked at the Farmers Co-op as a bookkeeper until 1980. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Caswell, who passed away in 1994. She is survived by two sisters: Sarah Orlena Morris of Brownfield and Julia Kern of Morton; nephews: Barry Morris and his wife, Jayne, of Arlington, Texas; Loy Kern and his wife, Jackie, of Lubbock; nieces: Rita Tyson and her husband, Ronnie, and Sheila Pollard and her husband, Bill, also of Arlington; and a host of great nephews and nieces.
Brownfield News
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Services for Hazel Brown Ball of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2006, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with J. C. Dorsett officiating. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hazel passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Levelland where she had resided for the past two and a half years. She was born December 14, 1915, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, to J. W. and Sarah Ball. She moved to Brownfield in 1925 with her parents and was raised in the Gomez community.
Hazel graduated as valedictorian of her class. The family moved to Brownfield where she later worked at the Farmers Co-op as a bookkeeper until 1980. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Caswell, who passed away in 1994. She is survived by two sisters: Sarah Orlena Morris of Brownfield and Julia Kern of Morton; nephews: Barry Morris and his wife, Jayne, of Arlington, Texas; Loy Kern and his wife, Jackie, of Lubbock; nieces: Rita Tyson and her husband, Ronnie, and Sheila Pollard and her husband, Bill, also of Arlington; and a host of great nephews and nieces.
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Dorothy Evelyn Ballew
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Services for Dorothy Evelyn Ballew, 83, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial was in O'Donnell Cemetery in O'Donnell.
Mrs. Ballew died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Sept. 13, 1922 in Winters to H.G. and Beatrice Godwin and was married to Donald Ballew on May 22, 1939 in O'Donnell. He died on Aug. 22, 1997.
She moved to Brownfield in 1948 and worked as a cook for civic clubs in Brownfield for many years. She was a member of the Brownfield First United Methodist Church where she served as secretary for the United Methodist Women.
She is survived by one sister--Doris Lawrence of Ramona, Calif.; one brother--Lamar Godwin of LaMesa, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
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Services for Dorothy Evelyn Ballew, 83, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial was in O'Donnell Cemetery in O'Donnell.
Mrs. Ballew died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Sept. 13, 1922 in Winters to H.G. and Beatrice Godwin and was married to Donald Ballew on May 22, 1939 in O'Donnell. He died on Aug. 22, 1997.
She moved to Brownfield in 1948 and worked as a cook for civic clubs in Brownfield for many years. She was a member of the Brownfield First United Methodist Church where she served as secretary for the United Methodist Women.
She is survived by one sister--Doris Lawrence of Ramona, Calif.; one brother--Lamar Godwin of LaMesa, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Manuel Banda
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Manuel Banda, 60, of Wellman, died on Dec. 6, 2005, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1936, to Ernesto and Teresa Banda in Alamo, Texas and attended school in Alamo. He moved to Wellman in 1967 from Bledsoe and worked at Anderson Grain Co. for many years. He also served on the Wellman City Council and was on the Wellman Volunteer Fire Dept.
On April 28, 1963, Manuel met and married Genoveva Davila in Hargill, Texas.
A Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, December 9, at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father Hugh Thekkel officiating.
Mr. Banda is survived by his wife, Genoveva, of the home; 1 son, Rudy, of Brownfield; 3 daughters, Lucy Hughes and Nellie Ortiz, both of Wellman, and Janie DeLaRosa of Whiteface; 7 brothers: Jimmy of Levelland, Gonzalo of Washington, Miguel of Mission, TX., Juan of Las Milpas, TX., Jose of Mexico, Cleto of Dallas, and Elidio of Pharr; and 1 sister, Rosa Munoz of Pharr, TX.
Mr. Banda had 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He and his wife raised two of their granddaughters, Teresa Franco and Amada Banda. He was preceded in death by 1 sister and 3 brothers.
Personal Services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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Manuel Banda, 60, of Wellman, died on Dec. 6, 2005, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1936, to Ernesto and Teresa Banda in Alamo, Texas and attended school in Alamo. He moved to Wellman in 1967 from Bledsoe and worked at Anderson Grain Co. for many years. He also served on the Wellman City Council and was on the Wellman Volunteer Fire Dept.
On April 28, 1963, Manuel met and married Genoveva Davila in Hargill, Texas.
A Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, December 9, at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father Hugh Thekkel officiating.
Mr. Banda is survived by his wife, Genoveva, of the home; 1 son, Rudy, of Brownfield; 3 daughters, Lucy Hughes and Nellie Ortiz, both of Wellman, and Janie DeLaRosa of Whiteface; 7 brothers: Jimmy of Levelland, Gonzalo of Washington, Miguel of Mission, TX., Juan of Las Milpas, TX., Jose of Mexico, Cleto of Dallas, and Elidio of Pharr; and 1 sister, Rosa Munoz of Pharr, TX.
Mr. Banda had 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He and his wife raised two of their granddaughters, Teresa Franco and Amada Banda. He was preceded in death by 1 sister and 3 brothers.
Personal Services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Yvonne Banta
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Yvonne Banta, 82, of Brownfield passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, in Brownfield. Memorial services were held Friday, Sept. 4, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Curry and Rev. Steve Carter officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Yvonne was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Lamesa to U. R. and Bertie Mae Middleton. She attended schools in Lamesa, where she graduated from high school in 1944. She then attended Hardin-Simmons College earning her bachelor's degree.
She taught school in Lamesa for one year before marrying L.L. "Pid" Banta on January 28, 1950. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, L.L. "Pid" Banta of Brownfield, two sons, Mike Banta and his wife Cindy of Lubbock and Dennis Banta and Cindy Shaver of Brownfield; her daughter, Donna Lane and her husband Robert of Yantis; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Cullie Middleton, and her sister, Wanda Sue Jones.
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Yvonne Banta, 82, of Brownfield passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, in Brownfield. Memorial services were held Friday, Sept. 4, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Curry and Rev. Steve Carter officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Yvonne was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Lamesa to U. R. and Bertie Mae Middleton. She attended schools in Lamesa, where she graduated from high school in 1944. She then attended Hardin-Simmons College earning her bachelor's degree.
She taught school in Lamesa for one year before marrying L.L. "Pid" Banta on January 28, 1950. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, L.L. "Pid" Banta of Brownfield, two sons, Mike Banta and his wife Cindy of Lubbock and Dennis Banta and Cindy Shaver of Brownfield; her daughter, Donna Lane and her husband Robert of Yantis; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Cullie Middleton, and her sister, Wanda Sue Jones.
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Doris Marie Barnes
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Doris Marie Barnes, of Midland, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. She was born July 21, 1930, in Olustee, Okla. to James Renfro and Anna Pepper and was raised and educated in Meadow, Texas. On May 31, 1947, she married Jack Barnes in Ropesville.
Doris was a faithful member of Golf Course Road Church of Christ. She was an active member of GAD About RV Club for ten years. In early years she was involved with the Girl Scouts. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Dr. John W. Foster.
She was an avid Lee Rebel fan for forty years. Doris enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends, antique shopping, bridge, bowling.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Doris is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Jack Barnes; two daughters--Terry Keais and her husband Chuck, of The Woodlands, Robbie Helms, of Lubbock; three grandchildren--Ashley Alcott, of The Woodlands, Cory Helms and wife Tifni, of Lubbock, Colby Helms, of Lubbock, and one great-grandchild, Cayden Helms, of Lubbock.
Graveside services were held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow. Pallbearers were Cory Helms, Colby Helms, Chuck Keais, Sid Smith and Fred Helms.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, 79701. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland.
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Doris Marie Barnes, of Midland, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. She was born July 21, 1930, in Olustee, Okla. to James Renfro and Anna Pepper and was raised and educated in Meadow, Texas. On May 31, 1947, she married Jack Barnes in Ropesville.
Doris was a faithful member of Golf Course Road Church of Christ. She was an active member of GAD About RV Club for ten years. In early years she was involved with the Girl Scouts. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Dr. John W. Foster.
She was an avid Lee Rebel fan for forty years. Doris enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends, antique shopping, bridge, bowling.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Doris is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Jack Barnes; two daughters--Terry Keais and her husband Chuck, of The Woodlands, Robbie Helms, of Lubbock; three grandchildren--Ashley Alcott, of The Woodlands, Cory Helms and wife Tifni, of Lubbock, Colby Helms, of Lubbock, and one great-grandchild, Cayden Helms, of Lubbock.
Graveside services were held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow. Pallbearers were Cory Helms, Colby Helms, Chuck Keais, Sid Smith and Fred Helms.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, 79701. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland.
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Vicki Anne Barnes
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Vicki Anne Barnes, 58, of Brownfield, passed away November 1, 2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel.
Vicki was born in Brownfield on March 13, 1953, to Daniel and Victoria Minshew. She graduated from West Lamar and married Larry Barnes on October 9, 1971, in Petty. In 1982 she graduated from Paris Junior College with a nursing degree. Vicki was a licensed vocational nurse at BRMC Rudd unit for three years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kimball Craig Minshew.
Vicki is survived by: her husband, Larry Barnes of Brownfield; a son, Erick Barnes of Littlefield, her brother, Vernon Dan Minshew of Brookston, her first cousins, Lee and Dewey Carpenter of Slaton, Carol Carpenter of Slaton and close relatives which include the Martinez family.
In lieu of food offerings to the family, please donate to the Adopt a Pet in Littlefield.
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Vicki Anne Barnes, 58, of Brownfield, passed away November 1, 2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel.
Vicki was born in Brownfield on March 13, 1953, to Daniel and Victoria Minshew. She graduated from West Lamar and married Larry Barnes on October 9, 1971, in Petty. In 1982 she graduated from Paris Junior College with a nursing degree. Vicki was a licensed vocational nurse at BRMC Rudd unit for three years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kimball Craig Minshew.
Vicki is survived by: her husband, Larry Barnes of Brownfield; a son, Erick Barnes of Littlefield, her brother, Vernon Dan Minshew of Brookston, her first cousins, Lee and Dewey Carpenter of Slaton, Carol Carpenter of Slaton and close relatives which include the Martinez family.
In lieu of food offerings to the family, please donate to the Adopt a Pet in Littlefield.
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Alejandro R. Barrera
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Alejandro R. Barrera, 74 passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Lubbock. A Rosary was held Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 3 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Barrera was born Feb. 18, 1934, to Ricardo and Catarina Barrera in Yorktown. He lived in Brownfield for 50 years and married Hermila Garcia, his wife of 47 years, in January 1956 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2003.
His family remembers him best as a man that stayed busy, loved time with the family and had a strong love for all the grandkids. He was known to everyone as Grandpa. They will especially miss his wonderful Christmas decorations.
He is survived by three sons; Alejandro, Jr., and wife Sylvia Barrera of Levelland, Joe and wife Norma Barrera and David Barrera, all of Brownfield; three daughters, Gloria Luera, Alicia and husband Manuel and Bea Constancio all of Brownfield; three brothers, Macario Barrera of Gregory, Bernardo Barrera of Portland, Texas and Ponciono Barrera of Aransas Pass; and three sisters, Juanita Hernandez and Palmira Hinojosa, both of Portland, Texas and Catarina Pantoja of Gregory. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by both parents, three brothers and one grandson.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Alejandro R. Barrera, 74 passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Lubbock. A Rosary was held Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 3 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Barrera was born Feb. 18, 1934, to Ricardo and Catarina Barrera in Yorktown. He lived in Brownfield for 50 years and married Hermila Garcia, his wife of 47 years, in January 1956 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2003.
His family remembers him best as a man that stayed busy, loved time with the family and had a strong love for all the grandkids. He was known to everyone as Grandpa. They will especially miss his wonderful Christmas decorations.
He is survived by three sons; Alejandro, Jr., and wife Sylvia Barrera of Levelland, Joe and wife Norma Barrera and David Barrera, all of Brownfield; three daughters, Gloria Luera, Alicia and husband Manuel and Bea Constancio all of Brownfield; three brothers, Macario Barrera of Gregory, Bernardo Barrera of Portland, Texas and Ponciono Barrera of Aransas Pass; and three sisters, Juanita Hernandez and Palmira Hinojosa, both of Portland, Texas and Catarina Pantoja of Gregory. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by both parents, three brothers and one grandson.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Jose G. 'Lil Joe' Barrera, Jr.
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Joe G. Barrera, Jr., 21 of Brownfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Wolfforth. He was born to Jose and Norma Barrera on April 5, 1984, in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 2002 and attended South Plains College. He worked at the Pizza Hut as a shift manager.
A Rosary service was held at 7:00 P.M. Monday and Tuesday evenings at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass was at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Those left to cherish his memories include his parents, Jose & Norma Barrera, of Brown-field; Maternal Grandfather, Frank Hernandez of Levelland; Maternal Great Grandmother, Teresa Hermandez of Levelland and Paternal Grandfather Alejandro Barrera of Brown-field; & one sister Stephanie Barrera of Brownfield.
He was preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother, Connie Hernandez, and Paternal Grandmother, Hermilla Barrera.
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Joe G. Barrera, Jr., 21 of Brownfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Wolfforth. He was born to Jose and Norma Barrera on April 5, 1984, in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 2002 and attended South Plains College. He worked at the Pizza Hut as a shift manager.
A Rosary service was held at 7:00 P.M. Monday and Tuesday evenings at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass was at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Those left to cherish his memories include his parents, Jose & Norma Barrera, of Brown-field; Maternal Grandfather, Frank Hernandez of Levelland; Maternal Great Grandmother, Teresa Hermandez of Levelland and Paternal Grandfather Alejandro Barrera of Brown-field; & one sister Stephanie Barrera of Brownfield.
He was preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother, Connie Hernandez, and Paternal Grandmother, Hermilla Barrera.
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Charles Reed Barret
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Graveside services for Charles Reed Barret, 93, of Shallowater will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 9, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home in Shallowater. He was born Feb. 24, 1915, in Brownfield to Jay and Viola Mae Barret, who were early settlers and pioneers in Terry County. He graduated from Brownfield High School.
He married Patsy Lee Key, December 12, 1939, in Hobbs, N.M. She preceded him in death April 21, 1999. They farmed west of Brownfield until 1957 when they moved to Lubbock.
Charles attended Draughon's Business College, graduating with a degree in accounting. They then moved in December of 1959, to the Dean Community where they operated a grocery store and gas station near Shallowater Citizens Co-Op Gin until retiring in January of 1980.
Charlie had a long, healthy and enjoyable life. He enjoyed annual trips to Las Vegas, fishing, going to movies, gardening, reading and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered.
He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Vi Barret on June 22, 1989, and his brother, Frank Barret of Las Vegas, and a sister, Grace Buchanan of Brownfield in June 2002.
Charles is survived by two daughters, Juana Jay Sires of Shallowater and Sharon Barret of Lubbock; a son-in-law, Terry Sires of Shallowater; two grandsons, David and Jay Van Story; two great-granddaughters, Denae and Denise Van Story.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Institute, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415.
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Graveside services for Charles Reed Barret, 93, of Shallowater will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 9, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home in Shallowater. He was born Feb. 24, 1915, in Brownfield to Jay and Viola Mae Barret, who were early settlers and pioneers in Terry County. He graduated from Brownfield High School.
He married Patsy Lee Key, December 12, 1939, in Hobbs, N.M. She preceded him in death April 21, 1999. They farmed west of Brownfield until 1957 when they moved to Lubbock.
Charles attended Draughon's Business College, graduating with a degree in accounting. They then moved in December of 1959, to the Dean Community where they operated a grocery store and gas station near Shallowater Citizens Co-Op Gin until retiring in January of 1980.
Charlie had a long, healthy and enjoyable life. He enjoyed annual trips to Las Vegas, fishing, going to movies, gardening, reading and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered.
He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Vi Barret on June 22, 1989, and his brother, Frank Barret of Las Vegas, and a sister, Grace Buchanan of Brownfield in June 2002.
Charles is survived by two daughters, Juana Jay Sires of Shallowater and Sharon Barret of Lubbock; a son-in-law, Terry Sires of Shallowater; two grandsons, David and Jay Van Story; two great-granddaughters, Denae and Denise Van Story.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Institute, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415.
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Bobbie Bartley
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Services for Bobbie Bartley, 67, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial followed the service at in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Bobbie passed away Friday, Aug.21, 2009, in Lubbock. She was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Brownfield to Ralph and Lauretta Bailey and attended Brownfield Schools. She married Ronnie Bartley on January 12, 1959, in Meadow. Bobbie was office manager, working for 47 years, at Tri-Matic Inc., and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Bartley of Brownfield; two daughters, Laurie Sutton and husband Richard of Llano and Bettie Atchley and husband Dennis of Magnolia; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for Bobbie Bartley, 67, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial followed the service at in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Bobbie passed away Friday, Aug.21, 2009, in Lubbock. She was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Brownfield to Ralph and Lauretta Bailey and attended Brownfield Schools. She married Ronnie Bartley on January 12, 1959, in Meadow. Bobbie was office manager, working for 47 years, at Tri-Matic Inc., and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Bartley of Brownfield; two daughters, Laurie Sutton and husband Richard of Llano and Bettie Atchley and husband Dennis of Magnolia; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Clifford Elvoyd Barton
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Clifford Elvoyd "Bart" Barton, 83 of Brownfield, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2005, in Abilene. Mr. Barton was born to Thomas and Ruth Barton on July 21, 1922, in Childress. He attended and graduated from the Union School District. He has been a resident of Brownfield since 1945.
Mr. Barton was a farmer and businessman. He served his country proudly from 1942 to 1945 in the Army. He was a member of the Masons and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
He was married to Marcella Kathleen Garner in 1946 and later married Mildred Iona McKenzie on February 14, 2002. Left to cherish his memories are 3 daughters: Randa Cannon of Brownfield; Kathie Steele of Chugiak, Alaska, and Lanetta Tuck of Midland; 4 Sisters: Toybelle Herring of Union, Robbie Hulse, Johnnie McCutcheon and Clover Chambers all of Brownfield; six Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives and 1 sister, Wanda Smith.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at Bethel Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Britt Atkins officiating. Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Clifford Elvoyd "Bart" Barton, 83 of Brownfield, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2005, in Abilene. Mr. Barton was born to Thomas and Ruth Barton on July 21, 1922, in Childress. He attended and graduated from the Union School District. He has been a resident of Brownfield since 1945.
Mr. Barton was a farmer and businessman. He served his country proudly from 1942 to 1945 in the Army. He was a member of the Masons and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
He was married to Marcella Kathleen Garner in 1946 and later married Mildred Iona McKenzie on February 14, 2002. Left to cherish his memories are 3 daughters: Randa Cannon of Brownfield; Kathie Steele of Chugiak, Alaska, and Lanetta Tuck of Midland; 4 Sisters: Toybelle Herring of Union, Robbie Hulse, Johnnie McCutcheon and Clover Chambers all of Brownfield; six Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives and 1 sister, Wanda Smith.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at Bethel Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Britt Atkins officiating. Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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J. L. Bass
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Services for J. L. Bass, 89, of Farwell and formerly of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Friday, Aug. 2, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Field and Rev.Steve Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
J. L. passed away Aug. 26, 2008, in Farwell. He was born June 14, 1919, in Breckenridge, to J.C. and Sarah Jane Bass. He attended and graduated from Union High School and attended Howard Payne University. He was a World War II US Army Veteran. He pastored churches in West Texas including Calvary Baptist in Brownfield and one in Arkansas. He was a member of Farwell First Baptist Church.
Mr. Bass is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Curtis Bass; and two sisters, Ozella Hill and Leta Mae Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, Flaura Lee Bass of Farwell; three daughters, Sherry Field of Jefferson City, Mo., Joyce Johnson of Farwell and Jana Hensley of Hattiesburg, Miss.; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a brother, Otis Bass of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund in Brownfield or the J. L. Bass Ministerial Scholarship Fund at the First Baptist Church in Farwell. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for J. L. Bass, 89, of Farwell and formerly of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Friday, Aug. 2, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Field and Rev.Steve Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
J. L. passed away Aug. 26, 2008, in Farwell. He was born June 14, 1919, in Breckenridge, to J.C. and Sarah Jane Bass. He attended and graduated from Union High School and attended Howard Payne University. He was a World War II US Army Veteran. He pastored churches in West Texas including Calvary Baptist in Brownfield and one in Arkansas. He was a member of Farwell First Baptist Church.
Mr. Bass is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Curtis Bass; and two sisters, Ozella Hill and Leta Mae Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, Flaura Lee Bass of Farwell; three daughters, Sherry Field of Jefferson City, Mo., Joyce Johnson of Farwell and Jana Hensley of Hattiesburg, Miss.; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a brother, Otis Bass of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund in Brownfield or the J. L. Bass Ministerial Scholarship Fund at the First Baptist Church in Farwell. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Rowena Elnora Beard
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Services for Rowena Elnora Beard, 94, of Brownfield were at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Puryear officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family received visitors from 6-8 Monday at the Funeral Home.
Rowena was born June 22, 1915, in Austin, Texas, to B. J. and Pearl Wallace. She moved with her parents to Pleasant Valley Community in Terry County in 1922 where she also attended school. Rowena married Ernest C. Beard in Tahoka on September 23, 1936. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1986. She worked as a nurse's aid at Brownfield Regional Medical Center from 1976 to 1985. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ann Beard in 1950.
Rowena is survived by a daughter, June Solomon and husband Stanley, of Duncan, OK; 2 grandchildren, Jay and Shellie Solomon; and several nieces and nephews.
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Services for Rowena Elnora Beard, 94, of Brownfield were at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Puryear officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family received visitors from 6-8 Monday at the Funeral Home.
Rowena was born June 22, 1915, in Austin, Texas, to B. J. and Pearl Wallace. She moved with her parents to Pleasant Valley Community in Terry County in 1922 where she also attended school. Rowena married Ernest C. Beard in Tahoka on September 23, 1936. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1986. She worked as a nurse's aid at Brownfield Regional Medical Center from 1976 to 1985. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ann Beard in 1950.
Rowena is survived by a daughter, June Solomon and husband Stanley, of Duncan, OK; 2 grandchildren, Jay and Shellie Solomon; and several nieces and nephews.
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Beauford "Homer" Bearden
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Services for Beauford "Homer" Bearden, 82, of Brownfield will be 10am, Friday, August 19, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be held at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors Thursday at the Funeral Home from 6-8pm.
Homer passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born on November 26, 1928, to Ruben and Oma Bearden in Abernathy. He attended Plains Schools and moved to Brownfield in 1947. Homer married Ellen Hill on August 13, 1949, in Brownfield. He was a farmer in Terry County and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a 50 year member of the Brownfield Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, James, R. S. Jr. and Morris; a sister, Naomi Smith.
Homer is survived by his wife Ellen of Brownfield; a son, Rod Bearden and wife Anna of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Phyllis Bowman and husband Wayne of Lubbock and Terri Bloys and fiancée Charlie Opperman of Lubbock; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ray Bearden of Tokio and Daine Bearden of Brownfield; a sister, Kathyleen Walser of Brownfield.
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Services for Beauford "Homer" Bearden, 82, of Brownfield will be 10am, Friday, August 19, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be held at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors Thursday at the Funeral Home from 6-8pm.
Homer passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born on November 26, 1928, to Ruben and Oma Bearden in Abernathy. He attended Plains Schools and moved to Brownfield in 1947. Homer married Ellen Hill on August 13, 1949, in Brownfield. He was a farmer in Terry County and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a 50 year member of the Brownfield Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, James, R. S. Jr. and Morris; a sister, Naomi Smith.
Homer is survived by his wife Ellen of Brownfield; a son, Rod Bearden and wife Anna of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Phyllis Bowman and husband Wayne of Lubbock and Terri Bloys and fiancée Charlie Opperman of Lubbock; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ray Bearden of Tokio and Daine Bearden of Brownfield; a sister, Kathyleen Walser of Brownfield.
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Ray E. Bearden
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Services for Ray E. Bearden, 90, of Plains will be at 2pm, Monday, May 7, 2012, at Plains First Baptist Church with Patrick Hamilton and Tracy Bearden officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation from 3-5pm Sunday at Plains First Baptist Church.
Ray went "forever aloft" to be with his Lord on May 3, 2012. He was born October 10, 1921, to Reuben and Oma (Robason) Bearden in Weinert, Texas. He served in the 401st Bomb Group, 613 Squadron in Deenethorpe, England. There he translated Morse code for the bombers. After the war he returned to Tokio and married the love of his life, Joyce Clanahan on June 26, 1949 at Plains Baptist Church. He farmed in Yoakum County from 1950 until 1989, where he was very successful. He served on the Plains School Board, was a charter member of Sandy Land Underground Water District from 1989 until 2007, Yoakum County Farm Bureau, Yoakum County A.S.C.S. and was Outstanding Conservation Farmer.
He was a member of Plains First Baptist Church and was a deacon at Tokio and Plains, taught Sunday school at Tokio Baptist Church as well as playing the piano and organ. Ray enjoyed spending time with family, playing with grandchildren and great grandchildren and playing his French Harp for them. He loved playing 42 and Pennies from Heaven.
Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce; a son, Rickey Bearden and wife Karen of Plains; a daughter, Rhonda Dion and husband Jerry of Lubbock; 6 grandchildren, Tracy Bearden of Bedford, Bruce Bearden of McKinney, Kyley Martin of Tokio, Lisa Dion of Lubbock, Mindy Matthews of Lubbock and Cliften Bearden of Wolfforth; six great grandchildren, Aubrie, Keagan and Stella Bearden, Riley and Kynlee Martin and Ellie Matthews; a sister, Kathyleen Walser of Brownfield; a brother, Daine Bearden of Brownfield.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, R.S. Jr., Morris and Homer; a sister, Naomi Smith.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Steve and Gena Hamilton and staff at Hamilton House, Hospice of Lubbock and Delia Alaniz for their devoted care.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or Hamilton House of Lubbock, 3612 59th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413.
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Services for Ray E. Bearden, 90, of Plains will be at 2pm, Monday, May 7, 2012, at Plains First Baptist Church with Patrick Hamilton and Tracy Bearden officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation from 3-5pm Sunday at Plains First Baptist Church.
Ray went "forever aloft" to be with his Lord on May 3, 2012. He was born October 10, 1921, to Reuben and Oma (Robason) Bearden in Weinert, Texas. He served in the 401st Bomb Group, 613 Squadron in Deenethorpe, England. There he translated Morse code for the bombers. After the war he returned to Tokio and married the love of his life, Joyce Clanahan on June 26, 1949 at Plains Baptist Church. He farmed in Yoakum County from 1950 until 1989, where he was very successful. He served on the Plains School Board, was a charter member of Sandy Land Underground Water District from 1989 until 2007, Yoakum County Farm Bureau, Yoakum County A.S.C.S. and was Outstanding Conservation Farmer.
He was a member of Plains First Baptist Church and was a deacon at Tokio and Plains, taught Sunday school at Tokio Baptist Church as well as playing the piano and organ. Ray enjoyed spending time with family, playing with grandchildren and great grandchildren and playing his French Harp for them. He loved playing 42 and Pennies from Heaven.
Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce; a son, Rickey Bearden and wife Karen of Plains; a daughter, Rhonda Dion and husband Jerry of Lubbock; 6 grandchildren, Tracy Bearden of Bedford, Bruce Bearden of McKinney, Kyley Martin of Tokio, Lisa Dion of Lubbock, Mindy Matthews of Lubbock and Cliften Bearden of Wolfforth; six great grandchildren, Aubrie, Keagan and Stella Bearden, Riley and Kynlee Martin and Ellie Matthews; a sister, Kathyleen Walser of Brownfield; a brother, Daine Bearden of Brownfield.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, R.S. Jr., Morris and Homer; a sister, Naomi Smith.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Steve and Gena Hamilton and staff at Hamilton House, Hospice of Lubbock and Delia Alaniz for their devoted care.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or Hamilton House of Lubbock, 3612 59th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413.
Felice Beasley
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Services for Felice Beasley, 80, were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Beasley died August 13, 2006.
She was born April 24, 1926 in Lubbock. She attended Brownfield High School and married Robert J. Beasley on Dec. 21, 1943. Beasley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Meadow and taught the high school Sunday school class for 32 years.
She was a member of the Meadow Women's Study Club and was involved with the Meadow Cub Scouts.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Beasley of Brownfield; a son, Randy Beasley and wife, Julie, of Meadow; a daughter, Kerren McDougal of Richmond, Va.; a grandson, Randall Beasley and wife Autumn, of Lubbock; grandson, Brandon Beardain and wife Rebecca of Wolfforth; three grandchildren, Brittany Meloy and husband, Cayton, of Lubbock, Meghan McDougal of Lubbock and Blake Beardain of Lubbock; a great-granddaughter, Sarah Beardain of Wolfforth; and one brother, Leonard Carmichael of Abilene.
Pallbearers were Randall Beasley, Brandon Beardain, Blake Beardain, Cayton Meloy, Bob Sparks, and Don Bingham.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Click of Raton, N.M. and a grandson, Patrick McDougal of Lubbock.
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Services for Felice Beasley, 80, were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Beasley died August 13, 2006.
She was born April 24, 1926 in Lubbock. She attended Brownfield High School and married Robert J. Beasley on Dec. 21, 1943. Beasley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Meadow and taught the high school Sunday school class for 32 years.
She was a member of the Meadow Women's Study Club and was involved with the Meadow Cub Scouts.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Beasley of Brownfield; a son, Randy Beasley and wife, Julie, of Meadow; a daughter, Kerren McDougal of Richmond, Va.; a grandson, Randall Beasley and wife Autumn, of Lubbock; grandson, Brandon Beardain and wife Rebecca of Wolfforth; three grandchildren, Brittany Meloy and husband, Cayton, of Lubbock, Meghan McDougal of Lubbock and Blake Beardain of Lubbock; a great-granddaughter, Sarah Beardain of Wolfforth; and one brother, Leonard Carmichael of Abilene.
Pallbearers were Randall Beasley, Brandon Beardain, Blake Beardain, Cayton Meloy, Bob Sparks, and Don Bingham.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Click of Raton, N.M. and a grandson, Patrick McDougal of Lubbock.
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Opal Marie Beasley
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Services for Opal Marie Beasley, 84, were held Wednesday, August 16, at 10 a.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
She died Aug. 10, 2006. Beasley was born May 29, 1922 to Gus and Maggie Estill in Palo Pinto County. She married Gordon Russell Beasley, June 22, 1962, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death October 2, 1994.
They owned and operated Beasley's Used Furniture in Brownfield for over 30 years. She attended the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Gayle Roberts of Florence, Colo.; a son, Doyle Gene Crawford of Germany; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Alene Crawford of Arlington and Doris Beck of Brownfield; and one brother, James Fleming Estill of Brownfield.
Beasley was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlon M. Wright; two brothers, Woodrow and Elmer Estill; and two sisters, Mamie Alexander and Rosie Lee Brown.
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Services for Opal Marie Beasley, 84, were held Wednesday, August 16, at 10 a.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
She died Aug. 10, 2006. Beasley was born May 29, 1922 to Gus and Maggie Estill in Palo Pinto County. She married Gordon Russell Beasley, June 22, 1962, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death October 2, 1994.
They owned and operated Beasley's Used Furniture in Brownfield for over 30 years. She attended the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Gayle Roberts of Florence, Colo.; a son, Doyle Gene Crawford of Germany; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Alene Crawford of Arlington and Doris Beck of Brownfield; and one brother, James Fleming Estill of Brownfield.
Beasley was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlon M. Wright; two brothers, Woodrow and Elmer Estill; and two sisters, Mamie Alexander and Rosie Lee Brown.
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Robert J. Beasley
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Services for Robert J. Beasley, 83, of Brownfield were Saturday, October 6, 2007, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The Pallbearers were: Randall Beasley, Brandon Beardain, Blake Beardain, Cayton Meloy, Bob Sparks, and Don Bingham.
Robert passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born June 26, 1924, in Merkel, TX in Jones County, to John Davis and Pearl Beasley and was a graduate of Meadow High School. He attended Texas Tech University before his enlistment in the navy where he was called to service in WWII. He married Felice Lucille Carmichael, December 21, 1943, in Lubbock. She preceded him in death Aug. 13, 2006.
Robert was a farmer and rancher in Terry, Yoakum, and Cochran Counties. He was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for many years and was a lifelong member, very active and supportive of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Lion's Club and a Cub Scout Master and also served on the Brownfield Hospital Board for 12 years where he was the President for four years.
Robert is survived by a son, Randy Beasley and wife Julie of Meadow; a daughter Kerren Lampe and husband Richard of Lubbock; three grandsons, Randall Beasley and wife Autumn of Lubbock, Brandon Beardain and wife Rebecca of Wolfforth and Blake Beardain of Lubbock; two granddaughters Brittany Meloy and husband Cayton of Lubbock and Meghan McDougal of Lubbock; a great granddaughter Sarah Beardain of Wolfforth. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick McDougal.
The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity, the South Plains Food Bank, Meadow First Baptist Church, or the Patrick McDougal Memorial Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech in Care of Dr. Kitty Harris-Wilkes at Texas Tech University.
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Services for Robert J. Beasley, 83, of Brownfield were Saturday, October 6, 2007, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The Pallbearers were: Randall Beasley, Brandon Beardain, Blake Beardain, Cayton Meloy, Bob Sparks, and Don Bingham.
Robert passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born June 26, 1924, in Merkel, TX in Jones County, to John Davis and Pearl Beasley and was a graduate of Meadow High School. He attended Texas Tech University before his enlistment in the navy where he was called to service in WWII. He married Felice Lucille Carmichael, December 21, 1943, in Lubbock. She preceded him in death Aug. 13, 2006.
Robert was a farmer and rancher in Terry, Yoakum, and Cochran Counties. He was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for many years and was a lifelong member, very active and supportive of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Lion's Club and a Cub Scout Master and also served on the Brownfield Hospital Board for 12 years where he was the President for four years.
Robert is survived by a son, Randy Beasley and wife Julie of Meadow; a daughter Kerren Lampe and husband Richard of Lubbock; three grandsons, Randall Beasley and wife Autumn of Lubbock, Brandon Beardain and wife Rebecca of Wolfforth and Blake Beardain of Lubbock; two granddaughters Brittany Meloy and husband Cayton of Lubbock and Meghan McDougal of Lubbock; a great granddaughter Sarah Beardain of Wolfforth. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick McDougal.
The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity, the South Plains Food Bank, Meadow First Baptist Church, or the Patrick McDougal Memorial Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech in Care of Dr. Kitty Harris-Wilkes at Texas Tech University.
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Thelma Beaver
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Services for Thelma Beaver, 91, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Thelma passed away Friday, January 6, 2012, at her home in Brownfield.
She was born April 28, 1920 in Granger to Jeff and Tenny Lee. She graduated from Union High School and the attended Draughons Business College. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ, where she loved teaching Bible Classes.
Thelma married Charlie J. Beaver on June 22, 1946, in Brownfield. Charlie preceded her in death in 2004 after 58 years of marriage. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry Beaver; and a sister, Leona Kyle.
Thelma is survived by a daughter, Shirley Clem and husband Tommy of Amarillo; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Beaver of College Station; nephew, Charles Kyle and wife Wanda of Artesia, N.M.; many friends and neighbors; and her church family whom she loved very much.
The family suggests memorials to the Children's Home of Portales or to the Children's Home of Lubbock.
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Services for Thelma Beaver, 91, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Thelma passed away Friday, January 6, 2012, at her home in Brownfield.
She was born April 28, 1920 in Granger to Jeff and Tenny Lee. She graduated from Union High School and the attended Draughons Business College. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ, where she loved teaching Bible Classes.
Thelma married Charlie J. Beaver on June 22, 1946, in Brownfield. Charlie preceded her in death in 2004 after 58 years of marriage. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry Beaver; and a sister, Leona Kyle.
Thelma is survived by a daughter, Shirley Clem and husband Tommy of Amarillo; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Beaver of College Station; nephew, Charles Kyle and wife Wanda of Artesia, N.M.; many friends and neighbors; and her church family whom she loved very much.
The family suggests memorials to the Children's Home of Portales or to the Children's Home of Lubbock.
Doris Beck
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Doris Beck, 84, of Brownfield passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at Brownfield Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Mineral Wells to Gus and Maggie Estill. She attended school at Union and Gomez.
Doris was a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She married Raymond Beck, March 9, 1940, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1982. She also was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers, as well as six half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include four sons, Doyle of Oklahoma, Mickey of Seminole, Danny of Winona and Randy of Lindell, two daughters, Doris Jean Payne of Brownfield and Jean Ann Beck of Maryland, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother, James Fleming Estill of Brownfield, and a sister Francis Allene Crawford of Arlington.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Brownfield Funeral Home. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
The family will accept visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
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Doris Beck, 84, of Brownfield passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at Brownfield Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Mineral Wells to Gus and Maggie Estill. She attended school at Union and Gomez.
Doris was a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She married Raymond Beck, March 9, 1940, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1982. She also was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers, as well as six half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include four sons, Doyle of Oklahoma, Mickey of Seminole, Danny of Winona and Randy of Lindell, two daughters, Doris Jean Payne of Brownfield and Jean Ann Beck of Maryland, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother, James Fleming Estill of Brownfield, and a sister Francis Allene Crawford of Arlington.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Brownfield Funeral Home. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
The family will accept visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
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Jean Ann Beck
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Graveside services for Jean Ann Beck, 48, of Winona and formerly of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Ken Horn officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, at the Funeral Home.
Jean Ann passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at her home in Winona. She was born on April 11, 1963, in Brownfield to Raymond and Doris (Estill) Beck. She attended Brownfield and Wellman schools. She then attended Texas A & M University. She had been self employed. She loved time with her family. Jean Ann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Doyle.
Jean Ann is survived by 3 brothers, Mickey Beck of Seminole, Danny Beck of Winona and Randy Beck and his wife Sheila of Lindale; a sister, Doris Jean Payne and her husband Mike of Brownfield; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Graveside services for Jean Ann Beck, 48, of Winona and formerly of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Ken Horn officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, at the Funeral Home.
Jean Ann passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at her home in Winona. She was born on April 11, 1963, in Brownfield to Raymond and Doris (Estill) Beck. She attended Brownfield and Wellman schools. She then attended Texas A & M University. She had been self employed. She loved time with her family. Jean Ann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Doyle.
Jean Ann is survived by 3 brothers, Mickey Beck of Seminole, Danny Beck of Winona and Randy Beck and his wife Sheila of Lindale; a sister, Doris Jean Payne and her husband Mike of Brownfield; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Britney Rebeca Bell-Moreno
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Britney Rebeca Bell-Moreno, 35, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Britney was born on Feb. 9, 1974, to Gary and Cynthia Bell in Bedford. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1981 and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1992. She then married Randy Moreno on Feb. 5, 1999 in Lubbock.
They lived together in Lubbock with her babies, Otto and Buddy, whom she adored. She was certified in medical coding and billing reimbursement where she worked for the Pediatric Department at Texas Tech University Health and Science Center and part time for South Plains Community Action. She was also a member of Lonestar Coding.
Britney is survived by her husband, Randy Moreno of Lubbock; her parents, Gary and Cynthia Bell of Brownfield; her sister, Tylithia Bell of Brownfield; her brother, Brad Bell and his wife Paula of Loop; two nieces; four nephews and her two dogs, Otto and Buddy.
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Britney Rebeca Bell-Moreno, 35, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Britney was born on Feb. 9, 1974, to Gary and Cynthia Bell in Bedford. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1981 and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1992. She then married Randy Moreno on Feb. 5, 1999 in Lubbock.
They lived together in Lubbock with her babies, Otto and Buddy, whom she adored. She was certified in medical coding and billing reimbursement where she worked for the Pediatric Department at Texas Tech University Health and Science Center and part time for South Plains Community Action. She was also a member of Lonestar Coding.
Britney is survived by her husband, Randy Moreno of Lubbock; her parents, Gary and Cynthia Bell of Brownfield; her sister, Tylithia Bell of Brownfield; her brother, Brad Bell and his wife Paula of Loop; two nieces; four nephews and her two dogs, Otto and Buddy.
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J. W. "Jake" Benson
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Services for J. A. "Jake" Benson, 85, of Meadow will be 2 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at the Meadow Church of Christ with Bob Dupont officiating. Interment will follow in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Benson died Monday, July 16, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Tahoka to Hervey William and Ruth Benson and attended Tahoka School. He was a WWII Army Veteran who received a Purple Heart. He moved to Terry County in 1940.
On February 20, 1943, he married Thelma Overman in Lubbock.
Mr. Benson was on the Board of Directors for the Cotton Producers Gin, and was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He formerly served on the Meadow City Council. He retired from farming in 1978. He was a member of the Meadow Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife--Thelma of Meadow; two daughters--Linda Trimmier of Uvalde and Barbara Wheeler and her husband--Wayne of Plainview. He is also survived by one brother---Bill of Bullard; one sister---JoAnn McNiel of Tahoka, and by six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Services for J. A. "Jake" Benson, 85, of Meadow will be 2 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at the Meadow Church of Christ with Bob Dupont officiating. Interment will follow in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Benson died Monday, July 16, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Tahoka to Hervey William and Ruth Benson and attended Tahoka School. He was a WWII Army Veteran who received a Purple Heart. He moved to Terry County in 1940.
On February 20, 1943, he married Thelma Overman in Lubbock.
Mr. Benson was on the Board of Directors for the Cotton Producers Gin, and was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He formerly served on the Meadow City Council. He retired from farming in 1978. He was a member of the Meadow Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife--Thelma of Meadow; two daughters--Linda Trimmier of Uvalde and Barbara Wheeler and her husband--Wayne of Plainview. He is also survived by one brother---Bill of Bullard; one sister---JoAnn McNiel of Tahoka, and by six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Paula Ray Bentley
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Paula Ray Bentley, 60, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in Lubbock.
Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Brent McCall officiating.
Paula was born on Dec. 25, 1948, in Brownfield to Walter and Jewel Gandy. She grew up in Welch, attending schools in Dawson. She married Charles Bentley on Oct. 27, 1989, in Virginia. Paula owned Act II Real Estate in Brownfield for six years. She then was employed by McDougal Real Estate. She served on the Brownfield City Council, was a member of First Christian Church in Brownfield for eight years, and then became a member of Raintree Christian Church in Lubbock.
Paula is survived by her husband, Charles Bentley of Lubbock; her mother, Jewel "Judy" Gandy of Flowermound; two sons, Tim Bentley and his wife Karen of Dallas and Troy Nelson and his wife Suzanne of Palmer; her daughter, Rayna Renshaw and her husband David of Lubbock; two brothers, Gene Gandy and his wife Dawn of Flowermound and Lane Barton and his wife Rita of Odessa; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 5121 69TH St. Lubbock, TX, 79424.
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Paula Ray Bentley, 60, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in Lubbock.
Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Brent McCall officiating.
Paula was born on Dec. 25, 1948, in Brownfield to Walter and Jewel Gandy. She grew up in Welch, attending schools in Dawson. She married Charles Bentley on Oct. 27, 1989, in Virginia. Paula owned Act II Real Estate in Brownfield for six years. She then was employed by McDougal Real Estate. She served on the Brownfield City Council, was a member of First Christian Church in Brownfield for eight years, and then became a member of Raintree Christian Church in Lubbock.
Paula is survived by her husband, Charles Bentley of Lubbock; her mother, Jewel "Judy" Gandy of Flowermound; two sons, Tim Bentley and his wife Karen of Dallas and Troy Nelson and his wife Suzanne of Palmer; her daughter, Rayna Renshaw and her husband David of Lubbock; two brothers, Gene Gandy and his wife Dawn of Flowermound and Lane Barton and his wife Rita of Odessa; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 5121 69TH St. Lubbock, TX, 79424.
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Della Belle Benton
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Services for Della Belle Benton, 90, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Benton died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born May 1, 1917, in Stillwater, Okla., to Ed and Edith Stevens. She moved to Leonard where she attended school then moved with her family to Terry County in 1934. She was a member of Tahoka Road Church of Christ.
Mrs. Benton married W. L. "Doc" Benton, Oct. 20, 1934, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1989. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Benton.
Mrs. Benton is survived by three sons--Jim and his wife--Yvonne of Dayton and Ed and his wife--May and Steve and his wife--Judy, all of Brownfield.
She is also survived by six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to VistaCare Hospice.
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Services for Della Belle Benton, 90, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Benton died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born May 1, 1917, in Stillwater, Okla., to Ed and Edith Stevens. She moved to Leonard where she attended school then moved with her family to Terry County in 1934. She was a member of Tahoka Road Church of Christ.
Mrs. Benton married W. L. "Doc" Benton, Oct. 20, 1934, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1989. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Benton.
Mrs. Benton is survived by three sons--Jim and his wife--Yvonne of Dayton and Ed and his wife--May and Steve and his wife--Judy, all of Brownfield.
She is also survived by six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to VistaCare Hospice.
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Steven Dale Benton
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Services for Steven Dale Benton, 67, of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Monday, August 22, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
He will be in state at the funeral home on Monday from 9am until service time.
Steve passed away Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born September 3, 1943, in Brownfield to W. L. "Doc" and Della B. Benton. He graduated from Union High School and then attended Texas Tech University. Steve married Judy Jackson on April 27, 1962, at her parents' home in Wolfforth. He worked most of his life in high-steel heavy construction and in 1987 returned to Brownfield, where he farmed south of Union until he was licensed as a Master Plumber. He and his wife operated their Benton Plumbing Company for many years until his health forced him to retire. He surrendered his life to Christ in 1967 and was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Steve was first and foremost a loving husband and father. His favorite pastime was his motorcycle. He spent many times modifying and riding his Harley Road King and taking his grandchildren and great grandchildren riding.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy of Brownfield; two daughters, Stacy Benton and Sonya and husband Kelly Betterton of Brownfield; a son, Steven L. Benton of Brownfield; nine grandchildren, Jaython, Steven and Alisha Betterton, Kendra and Morgan Halsell, Terra Benton and Adrian Benton, all of Brownfield, Zak Benton of Denver, Colo., and Aleah Benton of Crosbyton; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Benton and wife Yvone of Dayton and Ed Benton and wife May of Lubbock.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Services for Steven Dale Benton, 67, of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Monday, August 22, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
He will be in state at the funeral home on Monday from 9am until service time.
Steve passed away Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born September 3, 1943, in Brownfield to W. L. "Doc" and Della B. Benton. He graduated from Union High School and then attended Texas Tech University. Steve married Judy Jackson on April 27, 1962, at her parents' home in Wolfforth. He worked most of his life in high-steel heavy construction and in 1987 returned to Brownfield, where he farmed south of Union until he was licensed as a Master Plumber. He and his wife operated their Benton Plumbing Company for many years until his health forced him to retire. He surrendered his life to Christ in 1967 and was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Steve was first and foremost a loving husband and father. His favorite pastime was his motorcycle. He spent many times modifying and riding his Harley Road King and taking his grandchildren and great grandchildren riding.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy of Brownfield; two daughters, Stacy Benton and Sonya and husband Kelly Betterton of Brownfield; a son, Steven L. Benton of Brownfield; nine grandchildren, Jaython, Steven and Alisha Betterton, Kendra and Morgan Halsell, Terra Benton and Adrian Benton, all of Brownfield, Zak Benton of Denver, Colo., and Aleah Benton of Crosbyton; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Benton and wife Yvone of Dayton and Ed Benton and wife May of Lubbock.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Teddy "Bear" Benton
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Teddy "Bear" Benton, 85, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
He was born July 18, 1924, to Robert R. and Ethel Benton in Union. He was a World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Maria Elena Rodriguez December 19, 1975, in Paramount, Calif and served on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department from 1956 to 1979.
His last 16 years were spent at the Academy as a weapons instructor. He was proud to say that "No Benton trainee was ever killed in the line of duty." Over 11,000 cadets passed through the academy during his tenure. He held a national record for shooting six rounds in less than a second for over 20 years. He demonstrated his shooting abilities for dignitaries, scout groups, Marines, foreign police agencies, U.S. Presidents, Saudi Royalties and more. "Bear" retired, but he wasn't through with law enforcement.
He served as Commander for the Reserved Deputies in Terry County under Ralph Murry from 1981-1988. He was a member of the American Legion and active member of Calvary Baptist Church.
"Bear" is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Benton.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; a son, Robert and his wife Janie of Brownfield; a daughter, Linda Benton of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Plutarco Castro, Yesana Castro-Garibaldo, Laura Benton and Debra McDonald; two great- grandchildren, Kristian and Izaiah; two brothers, Bob and his wife Delma of Oklahoma and Bill and his wife Mary of Brownfield; two sisters, Molly Wilmeth of Richmond and Ruth Saldana and husband Richard of Norwalk, Calif.; And numerous nieces and nephews.
"Bear" loved his family, and once he knew you, you became family. He also loved being the center of attention. He used up all 365 days a year of his 85 years.
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Teddy "Bear" Benton, 85, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
He was born July 18, 1924, to Robert R. and Ethel Benton in Union. He was a World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Maria Elena Rodriguez December 19, 1975, in Paramount, Calif and served on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department from 1956 to 1979.
His last 16 years were spent at the Academy as a weapons instructor. He was proud to say that "No Benton trainee was ever killed in the line of duty." Over 11,000 cadets passed through the academy during his tenure. He held a national record for shooting six rounds in less than a second for over 20 years. He demonstrated his shooting abilities for dignitaries, scout groups, Marines, foreign police agencies, U.S. Presidents, Saudi Royalties and more. "Bear" retired, but he wasn't through with law enforcement.
He served as Commander for the Reserved Deputies in Terry County under Ralph Murry from 1981-1988. He was a member of the American Legion and active member of Calvary Baptist Church.
"Bear" is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Benton.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; a son, Robert and his wife Janie of Brownfield; a daughter, Linda Benton of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Plutarco Castro, Yesana Castro-Garibaldo, Laura Benton and Debra McDonald; two great- grandchildren, Kristian and Izaiah; two brothers, Bob and his wife Delma of Oklahoma and Bill and his wife Mary of Brownfield; two sisters, Molly Wilmeth of Richmond and Ruth Saldana and husband Richard of Norwalk, Calif.; And numerous nieces and nephews.
"Bear" loved his family, and once he knew you, you became family. He also loved being the center of attention. He used up all 365 days a year of his 85 years.
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Mary Ybarra Bergara
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Services for Mary Ybarra Bergara, 78, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, January 17, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Jerry Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bergara died Friday, January 13, 2006, in Lubbock Heart Hospital. She was born May 19, 1927, in Houston.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Bergara, of Brownfield; 3 daughters: Sylvia Vasquez, of Houston, and Selma Reyes and Sonia Cruz both of Brown-field; and 5 sons: Ray, Jr., of Houston, Rueben of San Angelo, Rudy and Richard both of Brownfield, and Raymond of Canyon.
Mrs. Bergara is also survived by 1 sister: Emma Guzman, of Washington State; 2 brothers: Paul Ybarra of San Antonio and Joe Ybarra of Washington State, and by 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Mary Ybarra Bergara, 78, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, January 17, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Jerry Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bergara died Friday, January 13, 2006, in Lubbock Heart Hospital. She was born May 19, 1927, in Houston.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Bergara, of Brownfield; 3 daughters: Sylvia Vasquez, of Houston, and Selma Reyes and Sonia Cruz both of Brown-field; and 5 sons: Ray, Jr., of Houston, Rueben of San Angelo, Rudy and Richard both of Brownfield, and Raymond of Canyon.
Mrs. Bergara is also survived by 1 sister: Emma Guzman, of Washington State; 2 brothers: Paul Ybarra of San Antonio and Joe Ybarra of Washington State, and by 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
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Reyes "Ray" Rios Bergara
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Services for Reyes "Ray" Rios Bergara, 85, of Brownfield were held Friday, Nov. 23, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Deacon George Holguin officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Bergara died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born April 20, 1922, in Pearsall to Andreas and Torivia Bergara. He married Mary Ybarra in 1947. They moved to Brownfield in the 1950's and she died on Jan. 13, 2006.
Mr. Bergara had served as a deputy sheriff in Brownfield and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by one son--Sam Bergara on June 1, 1988.
He is survived by five sons--Ray, Jr., of Houston, Ruben of San Angelo, Richard and Rudy, both of Brownfield, and Ramond of Canyon.
Mr. Bergara is also survived by three daughters--Sylvia Vasquez of LaPorte, Selma Reyes of Lubbock, and Sonia Cruz of Brownfield and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Reyes "Ray" Rios Bergara, 85, of Brownfield were held Friday, Nov. 23, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Deacon George Holguin officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Bergara died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born April 20, 1922, in Pearsall to Andreas and Torivia Bergara. He married Mary Ybarra in 1947. They moved to Brownfield in the 1950's and she died on Jan. 13, 2006.
Mr. Bergara had served as a deputy sheriff in Brownfield and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by one son--Sam Bergara on June 1, 1988.
He is survived by five sons--Ray, Jr., of Houston, Ruben of San Angelo, Richard and Rudy, both of Brownfield, and Ramond of Canyon.
Mr. Bergara is also survived by three daughters--Sylvia Vasquez of LaPorte, Selma Reyes of Lubbock, and Sonia Cruz of Brownfield and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Esta Fae Beavers Berryhill
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Services for Esta Fae Beavers Berryhill, 74, of Brownfield were held Monday, March 2, 2009, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Homer Jones officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Esta Fae was born December 11, 1934, in Childress County to Jim and Irene Beavers. She moved to the Wellman community in Terry County in 1947. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1953 and Draughon's Business College in 1954.
Esta Fae married Jimmie E. Berryhill on March 17, 1955. Jimmie and Esta Fae made their home in the Wellman community until moving to Brownfield in 2003. She was very active with Brownfield Church of Christ, working with World Bible School and Thursday School. She was a Bible class teacher for many years. Esta Fae centered her life around helping others.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Cliff Beavers.
Esta Fae is survived by a daughter, Natalie Beth Bryant and husband Steve of Lubbock; a son, James Alan Berryhill and wife Pam of Brownfield; five grandchildren, Amber Berryhill of Abilene, Chelsy Yeager and husband Caleb of Lubbock, Tagen Berryhill of Lubbock, Shane Bryant of San Angelo and Faryn Bryant of Lubbock; one great-grandson, Braylin Yeager of Lubbock; two sisters, Lorene Wolf of Terrell and Glenna Burns of Lubbock.
Brownfield News
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Services for Esta Fae Beavers Berryhill, 74, of Brownfield were held Monday, March 2, 2009, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Homer Jones officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Esta Fae was born December 11, 1934, in Childress County to Jim and Irene Beavers. She moved to the Wellman community in Terry County in 1947. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1953 and Draughon's Business College in 1954.
Esta Fae married Jimmie E. Berryhill on March 17, 1955. Jimmie and Esta Fae made their home in the Wellman community until moving to Brownfield in 2003. She was very active with Brownfield Church of Christ, working with World Bible School and Thursday School. She was a Bible class teacher for many years. Esta Fae centered her life around helping others.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Cliff Beavers.
Esta Fae is survived by a daughter, Natalie Beth Bryant and husband Steve of Lubbock; a son, James Alan Berryhill and wife Pam of Brownfield; five grandchildren, Amber Berryhill of Abilene, Chelsy Yeager and husband Caleb of Lubbock, Tagen Berryhill of Lubbock, Shane Bryant of San Angelo and Faryn Bryant of Lubbock; one great-grandson, Braylin Yeager of Lubbock; two sisters, Lorene Wolf of Terrell and Glenna Burns of Lubbock.
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Jimmie Earl Berryhill
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Services for Jimmie Earl Berryhill, 76, of Brownfield were held Monday, March 2, 2009, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Homer Jones officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jimmie was born February 7, 1933, at Lakeview to A. C. and Nera Berryhill. He attended Gomez and Wellman schools. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jimmie married Esta Fae Beavers on March 17, 1955. They lived and farmed in the Wellman community until moving to Brownfield in 2003.
Jimmie served on the Wellman school board, Wellman Co-Op Gin Board, PCCA Board, Terry County FHA Board, ASCS County Committee and the cemetery and parks board. He served as county commissioner for Precinct 4 from 1987-1995. The Berryhills were selected as "Outstanding Farm Family of Terry County" in 1980.
Additionally, Jimmie led singing at the Wellman Church of Christ from 1973 to 1993. He was currently a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and John.
Jimmie is survived by a daughter, Natalie Beth Bryant and husband Steve of Lubbock; a son James Alan Berryhill and wife Pam of Brownfield; five grandchildren, Amber Berryhill of Abilene, Chelsy Yeager and husband Caleb of Lubbock, Tagen Berryhill of Lubbock, Shane Bryant of San Angelo and Faryn Bryant of Lubbock; one great grandson, Braylin Yeager of Lubbock; a sister, Nera May Daniel of Brownfield; a brother, Ernest Berryhill of Lubbock.
Brownfield News
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Services for Jimmie Earl Berryhill, 76, of Brownfield were held Monday, March 2, 2009, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Homer Jones officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jimmie was born February 7, 1933, at Lakeview to A. C. and Nera Berryhill. He attended Gomez and Wellman schools. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jimmie married Esta Fae Beavers on March 17, 1955. They lived and farmed in the Wellman community until moving to Brownfield in 2003.
Jimmie served on the Wellman school board, Wellman Co-Op Gin Board, PCCA Board, Terry County FHA Board, ASCS County Committee and the cemetery and parks board. He served as county commissioner for Precinct 4 from 1987-1995. The Berryhills were selected as "Outstanding Farm Family of Terry County" in 1980.
Additionally, Jimmie led singing at the Wellman Church of Christ from 1973 to 1993. He was currently a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and John.
Jimmie is survived by a daughter, Natalie Beth Bryant and husband Steve of Lubbock; a son James Alan Berryhill and wife Pam of Brownfield; five grandchildren, Amber Berryhill of Abilene, Chelsy Yeager and husband Caleb of Lubbock, Tagen Berryhill of Lubbock, Shane Bryant of San Angelo and Faryn Bryant of Lubbock; one great grandson, Braylin Yeager of Lubbock; a sister, Nera May Daniel of Brownfield; a brother, Ernest Berryhill of Lubbock.
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Bobby Ray Bingham
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Services for Bobby Ray Bingham, 55, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Bingham died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Brownfield to H. B. and Faye Bingham and was married to Charlene Boone on Nov. 24, 1977 in Brownfield.
He graduated from Brownfield High School. He retired from Coca Cola in 2000. Mr. Bingham lived in Brownfield his entire life. He was an accomplished musician and was also a loving father and a good buddy to everyone.
He is survived by his wife; one son---Tony of Big Spring and three daughters---LaCrisha Bingham of Brownfield, Amanda Webb of Cleburne and Jackie Dockery of Andrews. He is also survived by two brothers---Vernon and Gaylor; two sisters---Sandra Davis and Dodie Paxton and by nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dana Mackey, Joey Hook, David Lechuga, Billy Riley, Marty Hales and Jimmy McDonald. Haskell Robertson was an honorary pallbearer.
Brownfield News
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Services for Bobby Ray Bingham, 55, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Bingham died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Brownfield to H. B. and Faye Bingham and was married to Charlene Boone on Nov. 24, 1977 in Brownfield.
He graduated from Brownfield High School. He retired from Coca Cola in 2000. Mr. Bingham lived in Brownfield his entire life. He was an accomplished musician and was also a loving father and a good buddy to everyone.
He is survived by his wife; one son---Tony of Big Spring and three daughters---LaCrisha Bingham of Brownfield, Amanda Webb of Cleburne and Jackie Dockery of Andrews. He is also survived by two brothers---Vernon and Gaylor; two sisters---Sandra Davis and Dodie Paxton and by nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dana Mackey, Joey Hook, David Lechuga, Billy Riley, Marty Hales and Jimmy McDonald. Haskell Robertson was an honorary pallbearer.
Brownfield News
Margie Webb Black
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Services for Margie Webb Black, 79, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael R. Gee officiating. A private burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margie passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Wheeler to Wesley and Annie Bradfute Brasher. She graduated from Spur High School.
She married Jay Judge Webb of Spur in February 1948. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1992. Margie and Harold Black were married Nov. 28, 1997, in Brownfield.
Margie is survived by her husband Harold Black of Brownfield; four sons and their wives, Steve and Paula Webb of Burleson, Glenn and Lana Webb of Brownfield, Danny and Susan Webb of Ozona and Tracy and Donna Webb of Lockney; a foster daughter, Angelia Perez and husband Bobby of Levelland; a foster son, Ramon Soliz of Brownfield; four step-sons, Harold Black Jr. of Solbatna, Alaska, Vernon Black of Kenai, Alaska, Ronald Poston of Houston and Gary Poston of Odessa; a brother, Robert W. "Bob" Brasher and his wife Charlene of Idalou; 12 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
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Services for Margie Webb Black, 79, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael R. Gee officiating. A private burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margie passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Wheeler to Wesley and Annie Bradfute Brasher. She graduated from Spur High School.
She married Jay Judge Webb of Spur in February 1948. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1992. Margie and Harold Black were married Nov. 28, 1997, in Brownfield.
Margie is survived by her husband Harold Black of Brownfield; four sons and their wives, Steve and Paula Webb of Burleson, Glenn and Lana Webb of Brownfield, Danny and Susan Webb of Ozona and Tracy and Donna Webb of Lockney; a foster daughter, Angelia Perez and husband Bobby of Levelland; a foster son, Ramon Soliz of Brownfield; four step-sons, Harold Black Jr. of Solbatna, Alaska, Vernon Black of Kenai, Alaska, Ronald Poston of Houston and Gary Poston of Odessa; a brother, Robert W. "Bob" Brasher and his wife Charlene of Idalou; 12 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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J. B. Blackwell
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Services for J. B. Blackwell, 87, of Brownfield were held Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Smith and Rev. Otis Boring officiating. Private burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
J.B. passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in the V.A. Hospital in Amarillo. He was born Feb. 22, 1922 in Lancaster to John and Louiza Blackwell. He married Rosie Mae Scott on Dec. 9, 1943, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death April 6, 2001. J.B. was a WWII Air Force Veteran.
He was a farmer in the Wellman and Union areas and owned and operated Blackwell's Blacksmith in Seagraves, worked for Johnson Mfg. in Lubbock and Brownfield Magneto until retiring in 1984. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
J.B. is survived by three brothers, Earl of Timpson, Jessie and wife Alice of Shenandoah, Iowa and Willie and wife Burlean of Mt. View, Ark.; a brother-in-law, Ben Scott of Brownfield; two sisters, Essie Squires and husband Johnny of Shenandoah, Iowa and Anna Belle Barnes of Mt. View, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. B. "Cynthia" Scott of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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Services for J. B. Blackwell, 87, of Brownfield were held Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Smith and Rev. Otis Boring officiating. Private burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
J.B. passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in the V.A. Hospital in Amarillo. He was born Feb. 22, 1922 in Lancaster to John and Louiza Blackwell. He married Rosie Mae Scott on Dec. 9, 1943, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death April 6, 2001. J.B. was a WWII Air Force Veteran.
He was a farmer in the Wellman and Union areas and owned and operated Blackwell's Blacksmith in Seagraves, worked for Johnson Mfg. in Lubbock and Brownfield Magneto until retiring in 1984. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
J.B. is survived by three brothers, Earl of Timpson, Jessie and wife Alice of Shenandoah, Iowa and Willie and wife Burlean of Mt. View, Ark.; a brother-in-law, Ben Scott of Brownfield; two sisters, Essie Squires and husband Johnny of Shenandoah, Iowa and Anna Belle Barnes of Mt. View, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. B. "Cynthia" Scott of Brownfield.
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Carol Blair
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Services for Carol Blair, 61, of Brownfield will be at 1 pm, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation from 6-8pm, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Carol passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born August 14, 1950, in Canyon, Texas to Joe and Barbara Cullender. She graduated from Canadian High School, was an undergraduate of West Texas State University and then received her Master's in Math from Texas Tech University. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Carol married Jerry Blair in Canadian on July 29, 1972. She taught school in Meadow and Brownfield for 27 years. She was a lifetime member of the Texas State Teachers Association and the Women's Club and was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church. Carol is preceded in death by her father; her mother-in-law, Lois Blair; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Cullender.
Carol is survived by her husband, Jerry of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Lesli Kerth and husband Chris of College Station and Julie Little of Lubbock; 3 grandchildren, Nathan Kerth, Kaden Bradford and Dawson Little; her mother, Barbara McLemore of Canadian; 2 brothers, Mike Cullender of Dripping Springs and Jeff Cullender and wife JJ of Canadian; a sister, Cristy Daniell and husband Jeff of Florence; father-in-law, Willie Blair of Meadow.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Research Association.
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Services for Carol Blair, 61, of Brownfield will be at 1 pm, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation from 6-8pm, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Carol passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born August 14, 1950, in Canyon, Texas to Joe and Barbara Cullender. She graduated from Canadian High School, was an undergraduate of West Texas State University and then received her Master's in Math from Texas Tech University. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Carol married Jerry Blair in Canadian on July 29, 1972. She taught school in Meadow and Brownfield for 27 years. She was a lifetime member of the Texas State Teachers Association and the Women's Club and was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church. Carol is preceded in death by her father; her mother-in-law, Lois Blair; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Cullender.
Carol is survived by her husband, Jerry of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Lesli Kerth and husband Chris of College Station and Julie Little of Lubbock; 3 grandchildren, Nathan Kerth, Kaden Bradford and Dawson Little; her mother, Barbara McLemore of Canadian; 2 brothers, Mike Cullender of Dripping Springs and Jeff Cullender and wife JJ of Canadian; a sister, Cristy Daniell and husband Jeff of Florence; father-in-law, Willie Blair of Meadow.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Research Association.
Elizabeth "Dodie" Blake
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Services for Elizabeth "Dodie" Blake, 71, of Meadow were held Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Meadow with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dodie passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Meadow after a long battle with ALS. She was born on July 20, 1940, in Hutchinson County to Rupert and Flora Wylie. She attended Meadow schools. Dodie married Don Blake on October 30, 1960, in Brownfield. She worked for Peeples Ceramics in Abernathy for 20 years.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Don of Meadow; 2 daughters, Amanda Berglund and Adora Blake of Meadow; 2 grandchildren, Heather Foster and husband Justin of Lubbock and Dustin Berglund of Meadow; 3 brothers, Robert Wylie and wife Kaye of Ropes, Dale Wylie of Meadow and Melvin Wylie of Virginia; a sister in law, Nell Wylie of Lubbock.
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Services for Elizabeth "Dodie" Blake, 71, of Meadow were held Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Meadow with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dodie passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Meadow after a long battle with ALS. She was born on July 20, 1940, in Hutchinson County to Rupert and Flora Wylie. She attended Meadow schools. Dodie married Don Blake on October 30, 1960, in Brownfield. She worked for Peeples Ceramics in Abernathy for 20 years.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Don of Meadow; 2 daughters, Amanda Berglund and Adora Blake of Meadow; 2 grandchildren, Heather Foster and husband Justin of Lubbock and Dustin Berglund of Meadow; 3 brothers, Robert Wylie and wife Kaye of Ropes, Dale Wylie of Meadow and Melvin Wylie of Virginia; a sister in law, Nell Wylie of Lubbock.
Mary Louise Blake
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Mary Louise Blake, 80, of Brownwood, formerly of Brownfield, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2009. Graveside services were held Jan. 23 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
She was born in Lubbock County on Dec. 26, 1929, and lived most of her life in Brownfield.
She is survived by one sister, Jo Ann Green of Brownwood; one brother, Euell Gray and wife Barbara; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Blake, in 1982.
Brownfield News
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Mary Louise Blake, 80, of Brownwood, formerly of Brownfield, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2009. Graveside services were held Jan. 23 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
She was born in Lubbock County on Dec. 26, 1929, and lived most of her life in Brownfield.
She is survived by one sister, Jo Ann Green of Brownwood; one brother, Euell Gray and wife Barbara; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Blake, in 1982.
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Clarence Allen Blankenship
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Graveside services for C. A. "Allen" Blankenship, 96, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Les Jackson officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Blankenship died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at his home. He was born May 25, 1911, to Thurman John and Addie May Blankenship in Tahoka. He married Hallie Pauline Worsham Dec. 19, 1936, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death Sept. 4, 1998.
He is also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and two sons--Dugan and Royce Allen Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship is survived by one son--Cecil of Washington, Mo. He is also survived by five grandchildren--Kurt Blankenship of Brownfield, Kim Bevers of Lubbock, Kyra Blankenship of Lubbock, Erin Blankenship of Lincoln, Neb. and Eric Blankenship of Troy, Mo., and by five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Graveside services for C. A. "Allen" Blankenship, 96, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Les Jackson officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Blankenship died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at his home. He was born May 25, 1911, to Thurman John and Addie May Blankenship in Tahoka. He married Hallie Pauline Worsham Dec. 19, 1936, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death Sept. 4, 1998.
He is also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and two sons--Dugan and Royce Allen Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship is survived by one son--Cecil of Washington, Mo. He is also survived by five grandchildren--Kurt Blankenship of Brownfield, Kim Bevers of Lubbock, Kyra Blankenship of Lubbock, Erin Blankenship of Lincoln, Neb. and Eric Blankenship of Troy, Mo., and by five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
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Earl C. "Bud" Blocker
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Earl C. "Bud" Blocker, 84, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010, in Amarillo. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2010, in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview, Texas.
Earl was born August 20, 1926, in New Home to W.R. and Clara Blocker. After completing high school in 1944, Earl joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married Gladys Christesson on December 3, 1946, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2002. They moved to Amarillo where he worked for the Amarillo Fire Department until 1963 at which time he returned to farming in Brownfield. He was truly an original cowboy.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; brothers: J.W. Blocker, R. L. Blocker and Carlton Blocker; sisters: Myrtie Joyner and Laverne Meeks and grandson: Newly Blocker.
Earl is survived by his mother-in-law: Goldie Christesson of Brownfield; son: Jimmy Don Blocker and wife Donna of Amarillo; daughter: Brenda Noel and husband Gary of Fort Worth; sisters: Bonnie Davidson of Clifton and Maryellen Coppinger and husband Eddie of Cortez, Colo.; grandchildren: Dr. R. Burke Noel, Kathleen Noel Romero and husband Barrett, Stefanie Noel and husband Jeffrey, Leah Echols and husband General and Tara Herring and husband Brandon and 12 great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of B.S.A. Hospice for their special care. A heartfelt thank you to Jimmy Don and Donna Dumplin for all their loving care over the past two months.
Memorials may be made to B.S.A. Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
Brownfield News
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Earl C. "Bud" Blocker, 84, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010, in Amarillo. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2010, in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview, Texas.
Earl was born August 20, 1926, in New Home to W.R. and Clara Blocker. After completing high school in 1944, Earl joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married Gladys Christesson on December 3, 1946, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2002. They moved to Amarillo where he worked for the Amarillo Fire Department until 1963 at which time he returned to farming in Brownfield. He was truly an original cowboy.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; brothers: J.W. Blocker, R. L. Blocker and Carlton Blocker; sisters: Myrtie Joyner and Laverne Meeks and grandson: Newly Blocker.
Earl is survived by his mother-in-law: Goldie Christesson of Brownfield; son: Jimmy Don Blocker and wife Donna of Amarillo; daughter: Brenda Noel and husband Gary of Fort Worth; sisters: Bonnie Davidson of Clifton and Maryellen Coppinger and husband Eddie of Cortez, Colo.; grandchildren: Dr. R. Burke Noel, Kathleen Noel Romero and husband Barrett, Stefanie Noel and husband Jeffrey, Leah Echols and husband General and Tara Herring and husband Brandon and 12 great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of B.S.A. Hospice for their special care. A heartfelt thank you to Jimmy Don and Donna Dumplin for all their loving care over the past two months.
Memorials may be made to B.S.A. Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
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Danny Boen
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Danny Boen, 62, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at his home. Graveside services were Friday, March 16, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. He was born Dec. 14, 1944, in Rotan to Cleburne and Dorothy Boen.
Mr. Boen moved with his family to Brownfield where he graduated high school. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1964-1969. He was employed with Endeavor Energy at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Boen.
He is survived by his wife, Treva Boen, of Brownfield, two daughters: Tammy Boen of Brownfield and Dannette Fargason and her husband Rusty of Snyder, one son: James Boen and his wife, Tiffany of Lubbock.
He is also survived by two stepsons: Lonnie Smyers and his wife Gloria of Brownfield, and Terry Smyers and his wife Neisha of Perryton, 10 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
The family would like to express special thanks to Endeavor Energy, Major Medical, Vista Care, B&I Enterprises, Brownfield Regional Medical Center, and the Lubbock Heart Hospital.
Brownfield News
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Danny Boen, 62, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at his home. Graveside services were Friday, March 16, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. He was born Dec. 14, 1944, in Rotan to Cleburne and Dorothy Boen.
Mr. Boen moved with his family to Brownfield where he graduated high school. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1964-1969. He was employed with Endeavor Energy at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Boen.
He is survived by his wife, Treva Boen, of Brownfield, two daughters: Tammy Boen of Brownfield and Dannette Fargason and her husband Rusty of Snyder, one son: James Boen and his wife, Tiffany of Lubbock.
He is also survived by two stepsons: Lonnie Smyers and his wife Gloria of Brownfield, and Terry Smyers and his wife Neisha of Perryton, 10 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
The family would like to express special thanks to Endeavor Energy, Major Medical, Vista Care, B&I Enterprises, Brownfield Regional Medical Center, and the Lubbock Heart Hospital.
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Raymond Ray Bohler
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Services for Raymond Ray Bohler, 82, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie McHugh officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Raymond passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Muleshoe. He was born August 2, 1928, in Memphis, Texas to William and Estie Boehler. He graduated from Petty High School and then attended Paris Jr. College.
Raymond married Joyce Hohenberger on January 14, 1950 in Selfs, Texas.
He was a WWII Air Force Veteran. They moved to Brownfield in 1980. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. and VFW. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Barney Boehler.
Raymond is survived by his wife Joyce Bohler of Brownfield; a son, Jim Bohler and wife Terri of Muleshoe; a daughter, Elaine Woolls-Saurage and husband Jodie of Boerne; five grandchildren, Dr. Heidi Bohler of Springfield, Mass., Matt Bohler and wife Tina of Muleshoe, Jamie Shipp and husband Gene of Muleshoe, Randy Bohler of Muleshoe and Eli Woolls of Boerne; three great grandchildren, Garison and Jason Bohler and Abby Shipp; three brothers, Richard Boehler of Mt. Pleasant, Alvin Boehler and Billy Boehler both of Paris; four sisters, Jean Thompson of Paris, Jessie Hall, Robbie Wilbanks and Helen Williams all of Sherman.
Brownfield News
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Services for Raymond Ray Bohler, 82, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie McHugh officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Raymond passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Muleshoe. He was born August 2, 1928, in Memphis, Texas to William and Estie Boehler. He graduated from Petty High School and then attended Paris Jr. College.
Raymond married Joyce Hohenberger on January 14, 1950 in Selfs, Texas.
He was a WWII Air Force Veteran. They moved to Brownfield in 1980. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. and VFW. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Barney Boehler.
Raymond is survived by his wife Joyce Bohler of Brownfield; a son, Jim Bohler and wife Terri of Muleshoe; a daughter, Elaine Woolls-Saurage and husband Jodie of Boerne; five grandchildren, Dr. Heidi Bohler of Springfield, Mass., Matt Bohler and wife Tina of Muleshoe, Jamie Shipp and husband Gene of Muleshoe, Randy Bohler of Muleshoe and Eli Woolls of Boerne; three great grandchildren, Garison and Jason Bohler and Abby Shipp; three brothers, Richard Boehler of Mt. Pleasant, Alvin Boehler and Billy Boehler both of Paris; four sisters, Jean Thompson of Paris, Jessie Hall, Robbie Wilbanks and Helen Williams all of Sherman.
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Johnnie Bolen
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A Celebration of life service will be held for Johnnie Bolen, 65, of Brownfield at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Enoch Party House with Rev. Chris Downer officiating.
Johnnie was born February 25, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to William and Jakie Maynord Bolen. He and his family moved to Brownfield in 1945 where he attended Brownfield schools. He was a Vietnam Army veteran, a member of the Disabled Veterans of America and a Mason.
Johnnie married Judy Faye Green on June 19, 1966, in Brownfield. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Clyde Bolen; and a sister, Mary Willis.
Johnnie is survived by his wife Judy of Brownfield; two daughters, Chellye Drummond and husband David of Ely, Nev., and Christye Lamon of Avery; a son, Chance Bolen and fiance Vannesa of Avery; four grandchildren, Douglas Bolen, Shania Maybury and Brandon and Shawn Lamon; a brother, Harold Bolen of Irving; three sisters, Beatrice Willis of Hobbs, N.M., Clara Bolen of Hobbs and Yvonne Agnew of Brownfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
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A Celebration of life service will be held for Johnnie Bolen, 65, of Brownfield at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Enoch Party House with Rev. Chris Downer officiating.
Johnnie was born February 25, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to William and Jakie Maynord Bolen. He and his family moved to Brownfield in 1945 where he attended Brownfield schools. He was a Vietnam Army veteran, a member of the Disabled Veterans of America and a Mason.
Johnnie married Judy Faye Green on June 19, 1966, in Brownfield. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Clyde Bolen; and a sister, Mary Willis.
Johnnie is survived by his wife Judy of Brownfield; two daughters, Chellye Drummond and husband David of Ely, Nev., and Christye Lamon of Avery; a son, Chance Bolen and fiance Vannesa of Avery; four grandchildren, Douglas Bolen, Shania Maybury and Brandon and Shawn Lamon; a brother, Harold Bolen of Irving; three sisters, Beatrice Willis of Hobbs, N.M., Clara Bolen of Hobbs and Yvonne Agnew of Brownfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Alfred Lester Bond
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Services for Alfred Lester Bond, 83, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Alfred went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Brownfield to Clyde and Hazel Bond. On December 26, 1952, he married Betty Joyce Huff in Lovington, N.M.
Alfred spent most of his life in Terry County before moving to Lubbock in 2006. He farmed near Needmore prior to moving to Brownfield in 1956, working for Western Grain. He later retired as Grain Manager for Goodpasture.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty, both parents, and two brothers Clyde Jr. and Billy.
Alfred is survived by his children, Glenna Holly Carter and husband Howard of Bayview, Rodney Bond and wife Nancy of Beggs, Okla., and Jeri McLarty and husband Harvey of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Derek and Jaclyn Smith of Lubbock, all the staff of Mackenzie House, Accolade Hospice and attending staff of Covenant Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Children's Home of Lubbock or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
The Brownfield News
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Services for Alfred Lester Bond, 83, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Alfred went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Brownfield to Clyde and Hazel Bond. On December 26, 1952, he married Betty Joyce Huff in Lovington, N.M.
Alfred spent most of his life in Terry County before moving to Lubbock in 2006. He farmed near Needmore prior to moving to Brownfield in 1956, working for Western Grain. He later retired as Grain Manager for Goodpasture.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty, both parents, and two brothers Clyde Jr. and Billy.
Alfred is survived by his children, Glenna Holly Carter and husband Howard of Bayview, Rodney Bond and wife Nancy of Beggs, Okla., and Jeri McLarty and husband Harvey of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Derek and Jaclyn Smith of Lubbock, all the staff of Mackenzie House, Accolade Hospice and attending staff of Covenant Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Children's Home of Lubbock or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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Betty Joyce Bond
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Betty Joyce Bond, 78, formerly of Brownfield, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Hospitality House in Lubbock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Her family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Betty was born May 1, 1930, to J. W. and Lyda Mae Huff in Garza County. She moved to Brownfield around 1950 and married Alfred L. Bond on December 26, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and five sisters.
Betty is survived by her husband, Alfred; two sisters, Willie L. Holland of Tulsa, OK, Maurine Fite of San Antonio; her children, Glenna L. Carter and husband Howard of Bayview, Rodney C. Bond and wife Nancy of Beggs, OK and Jeri L. McLarty and husband Harvey of Lubbock; eight grandchildren, Craig, Candiss, Jason, Tanner, TJ, Taryn, Brad, Brent and nine great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Betty Joyce Bond, 78, formerly of Brownfield, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Hospitality House in Lubbock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Her family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Betty was born May 1, 1930, to J. W. and Lyda Mae Huff in Garza County. She moved to Brownfield around 1950 and married Alfred L. Bond on December 26, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and five sisters.
Betty is survived by her husband, Alfred; two sisters, Willie L. Holland of Tulsa, OK, Maurine Fite of San Antonio; her children, Glenna L. Carter and husband Howard of Bayview, Rodney C. Bond and wife Nancy of Beggs, OK and Jeri L. McLarty and husband Harvey of Lubbock; eight grandchildren, Craig, Candiss, Jason, Tanner, TJ, Taryn, Brad, Brent and nine great-grandchildren.
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Hazel Dean Bond
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Services for Hazel Dean Bond, 97, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bond died Friday, Dec. 9, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Snyder to James and Lillie Mae Huckabee and was married to Clyde Bond, Sr., on Nov. 11, 1924, in Levelland. He died Nov. 26, 1970.
Mrs. Bond moved to Brownfield with her family in 1919. She was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Alfred, and his wife, Betty, of Brownfield; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Bond, of Brownfield and by six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 8 great-great Grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Clyde Bond, Jr., in 1969, and Billy Bond in 2002, and by 4 sisters and brothers.
Brownfield News
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Services for Hazel Dean Bond, 97, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bond died Friday, Dec. 9, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Snyder to James and Lillie Mae Huckabee and was married to Clyde Bond, Sr., on Nov. 11, 1924, in Levelland. He died Nov. 26, 1970.
Mrs. Bond moved to Brownfield with her family in 1919. She was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Alfred, and his wife, Betty, of Brownfield; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Bond, of Brownfield and by six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 8 great-great Grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Clyde Bond, Jr., in 1969, and Billy Bond in 2002, and by 4 sisters and brothers.
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Joyce Bond
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Services for Joyce Bond, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Mike Click officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Joyce passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Abilene. She was born December 27, 1935, in Meadow to Troy V. and Lucille Gregory. She graduated from Meadow High School. On July 22, 1954, she married Billy Charles Bond. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2002. Joyce worked at Nelson's Pharmacy for 18 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary.
She is also preceded in death by a brother, Troy Gregory.
Joyce is survived by a daughter, Tammy Bond and Kelly of Abilene; two sons, Rick Bond of Brownfield and Joe Bond and wife Beverly of Gonzales; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie McClanahan and husband Gib of Brownfield and Charlotte Kennedy of Plains; numerous nieces and nephews; three half brothers and three half sisters.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
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Services for Joyce Bond, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Mike Click officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Joyce passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Abilene. She was born December 27, 1935, in Meadow to Troy V. and Lucille Gregory. She graduated from Meadow High School. On July 22, 1954, she married Billy Charles Bond. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2002. Joyce worked at Nelson's Pharmacy for 18 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary.
She is also preceded in death by a brother, Troy Gregory.
Joyce is survived by a daughter, Tammy Bond and Kelly of Abilene; two sons, Rick Bond of Brownfield and Joe Bond and wife Beverly of Gonzales; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie McClanahan and husband Gib of Brownfield and Charlotte Kennedy of Plains; numerous nieces and nephews; three half brothers and three half sisters.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Harold Dayle Boston
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Harold will be in state for viewing at Sanders Funeral Home, Lubbock, TX from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd. A viewing will also be held at Brownfield Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Services for Harold Dayle Boston, 96, of Lubbock will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 102 W. Tate, in Brownfield. Burial with military honors will follow at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield.
Harold Dayle "Snooks" passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, in Lubbock. He was born August 30, 1913, in Whitesboro, TX to Ben and Leah Chisum Boston. He attended school in Whitesboro until the age of thirteen when he moved to Wellington and graduated from High School in 1929.
In 1933, he moved to Lubbock with his family and operated a wholesale candy business. He met Marion Alice Chisholm at her father's grocery store. On June 17, 1938, they were married in Brownfield, TX where they resided until moving to Lubbock in 2003 to be near their children. Marion was his partner, sweetheart, and the love of his life for over 67 years.
After five years of marriage he was called into service during World War II. and was an infantry man in the U.S. Army. Harold was involved in combat in the European Theatre including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. During his service he received severe injuries for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. Boston was an active member of the V.F.W and the American Legion. "H. D." and his wife owned and operated Boston's Super Dog and Restaurant until retirement in 1978.
Harold Dayle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion Alice October 2, 2005; a grandson, Michael Hulse in 1995; and five siblings.
Survivors include three daughters, Jo Bess Burris and husband Mark, Nancy McCutcheon, and Dee Ann Hulse and husband Leland; Popsy and Granny loved their grandchildren, Dayle Burris, Lori Watts, Tim White, Nancy Schroeder, Lisa Burris, Jason White, Leanne Summers and Christopher Hulse; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; his sister, Margaret Donley; many nieces and nephews and Minnie, his little dog.
Brownfield News
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Harold will be in state for viewing at Sanders Funeral Home, Lubbock, TX from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd. A viewing will also be held at Brownfield Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Services for Harold Dayle Boston, 96, of Lubbock will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 102 W. Tate, in Brownfield. Burial with military honors will follow at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield.
Harold Dayle "Snooks" passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, in Lubbock. He was born August 30, 1913, in Whitesboro, TX to Ben and Leah Chisum Boston. He attended school in Whitesboro until the age of thirteen when he moved to Wellington and graduated from High School in 1929.
In 1933, he moved to Lubbock with his family and operated a wholesale candy business. He met Marion Alice Chisholm at her father's grocery store. On June 17, 1938, they were married in Brownfield, TX where they resided until moving to Lubbock in 2003 to be near their children. Marion was his partner, sweetheart, and the love of his life for over 67 years.
After five years of marriage he was called into service during World War II. and was an infantry man in the U.S. Army. Harold was involved in combat in the European Theatre including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. During his service he received severe injuries for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. Boston was an active member of the V.F.W and the American Legion. "H. D." and his wife owned and operated Boston's Super Dog and Restaurant until retirement in 1978.
Harold Dayle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion Alice October 2, 2005; a grandson, Michael Hulse in 1995; and five siblings.
Survivors include three daughters, Jo Bess Burris and husband Mark, Nancy McCutcheon, and Dee Ann Hulse and husband Leland; Popsy and Granny loved their grandchildren, Dayle Burris, Lori Watts, Tim White, Nancy Schroeder, Lisa Burris, Jason White, Leanne Summers and Christopher Hulse; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; his sister, Margaret Donley; many nieces and nephews and Minnie, his little dog.
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Elbert "Doc" Bradley
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Elbert "Doc" Bradley passed away on Jan. 12, 2009, in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on January 6, 1923, in Julian, Texas to Glen and Dovey Bradley. He was an Army corporal and an active Protestant.
He is survived by his children; Jack Bradley and his wife Janice of Gallup, N.M., Sandy Laswell and her husband Johnof Las Vegas, Larry Bradley and his wife Sharon of Parowan, Utah; his brother Loran Bradley and his wife Grace of Hollis, Oka.; sisters Alvis Briscoe and her husband W. T. of Seminole, and Valta Livesay of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Betty, his parents Glen and Dovey, and one brother, Jerry.
A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Brownfield Funeral Home, prior to the graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent to www.southernutahmortuary.com.
Brownfield News
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Elbert "Doc" Bradley passed away on Jan. 12, 2009, in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on January 6, 1923, in Julian, Texas to Glen and Dovey Bradley. He was an Army corporal and an active Protestant.
He is survived by his children; Jack Bradley and his wife Janice of Gallup, N.M., Sandy Laswell and her husband Johnof Las Vegas, Larry Bradley and his wife Sharon of Parowan, Utah; his brother Loran Bradley and his wife Grace of Hollis, Oka.; sisters Alvis Briscoe and her husband W. T. of Seminole, and Valta Livesay of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Betty, his parents Glen and Dovey, and one brother, Jerry.
A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Brownfield Funeral Home, prior to the graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent to www.southernutahmortuary.com.
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Clarence Leslie Branch, Sr.
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Clarence Leslie Branch, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 31, 2010, after a sudden illness. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield, with Dale Matlock and Joseph O'Briant co-officiating. Interment will follow with Steve Carter officiating, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clarence was born December 3, 1927, in Driscoll, Texas to William Jennings and Ima Branch. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1946 where he lettered in football for three years and was captain his senior year. He attended Rice University, and the University of Corpus Christi. He was elected captain of the football team while at U.C.C. and also lettered in basketball.
While a student at Rice, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 18 months of military duty. He was contacted by the Pittsburg Steelers to gauge his interest in playing for their team, but decided to play for the Lord's team instead. Bro. Clarence was called to preach the Gospel while a student at U.C.C. He later returned to U.C.C. to finish his degree and graduated there in 1961.
The Lord allowed him to serve in many different ministries over the years, including Second Baptist Church, New Braunfels; Bethel Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; Retama Park Baptist Church, Kingsville; Forrest Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; Calvary Baptist Church, Brownfield; First Baptist Church, Anson; Windsor Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; and West Shore Baptist Church, Lake Corpus Christi. He also held revivals in Brazil, California, Kansas, Oregon, North Dakota and over most of the state of Texas.
Clarence is survived by his "Sweet Wife" Dorothy Marie. They were married in 1948 by Lester Roloff in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryll Matlock and husband Dale of Brownfield, as well as his son, Clarence "Leslie" Branch, Jr. of the home.
Clarence was lovingly called "Papa" by his five grandsons-Robert Steagall and his wife Angela of Corpus Christi; John Steagall and his wife Penny of Honolulu; Aaron Steagall of Brownfield; Joseph O'Briant, III and his wife Elizabeth of Welch; and Joshua O'Briant, and his wife Tiffany of Brownfield, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Brownfield Senior Citizens or Challis Baptist Church.
Brownfield News
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Clarence Leslie Branch, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 31, 2010, after a sudden illness. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield, with Dale Matlock and Joseph O'Briant co-officiating. Interment will follow with Steve Carter officiating, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clarence was born December 3, 1927, in Driscoll, Texas to William Jennings and Ima Branch. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1946 where he lettered in football for three years and was captain his senior year. He attended Rice University, and the University of Corpus Christi. He was elected captain of the football team while at U.C.C. and also lettered in basketball.
While a student at Rice, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 18 months of military duty. He was contacted by the Pittsburg Steelers to gauge his interest in playing for their team, but decided to play for the Lord's team instead. Bro. Clarence was called to preach the Gospel while a student at U.C.C. He later returned to U.C.C. to finish his degree and graduated there in 1961.
The Lord allowed him to serve in many different ministries over the years, including Second Baptist Church, New Braunfels; Bethel Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; Retama Park Baptist Church, Kingsville; Forrest Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; Calvary Baptist Church, Brownfield; First Baptist Church, Anson; Windsor Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi; and West Shore Baptist Church, Lake Corpus Christi. He also held revivals in Brazil, California, Kansas, Oregon, North Dakota and over most of the state of Texas.
Clarence is survived by his "Sweet Wife" Dorothy Marie. They were married in 1948 by Lester Roloff in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryll Matlock and husband Dale of Brownfield, as well as his son, Clarence "Leslie" Branch, Jr. of the home.
Clarence was lovingly called "Papa" by his five grandsons-Robert Steagall and his wife Angela of Corpus Christi; John Steagall and his wife Penny of Honolulu; Aaron Steagall of Brownfield; Joseph O'Briant, III and his wife Elizabeth of Welch; and Joshua O'Briant, and his wife Tiffany of Brownfield, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Brownfield Senior Citizens or Challis Baptist Church.
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Hattie B. Brantley
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Services for Hattie B. Brantley, 91, of Brownfield and formerly of Plains, were held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Horn and Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Hattie passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born July 23, 1916, in Lawrence County, Tenn. to Walter Pickney and Carrie Anne Elmore and moved with her family to the Tokio Community in 1927.
She married A. G. Brantley, Dec. 3, 1932, in Lovington, N.M. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1994. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Hattie B. gave her life to the Lord when she was 43 years old and never stopped praising Him for her Salvation. She loved the Lord God with all her heart and spent many hours in Bible study, in prayer, and in telling others about her precious Savior. In her lifetime she touched so many lives with her love and wisdom and grace.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and her sisters and a son--C. E. "Buddy" Brantley and is survived by her son--G. W. "Sonny" and his wife--JoAnn of Midlothian; a daughter-in-law--Janelle Brantley and by six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Hattie B. Brantley, 91, of Brownfield and formerly of Plains, were held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Horn and Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Hattie passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born July 23, 1916, in Lawrence County, Tenn. to Walter Pickney and Carrie Anne Elmore and moved with her family to the Tokio Community in 1927.
She married A. G. Brantley, Dec. 3, 1932, in Lovington, N.M. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1994. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Hattie B. gave her life to the Lord when she was 43 years old and never stopped praising Him for her Salvation. She loved the Lord God with all her heart and spent many hours in Bible study, in prayer, and in telling others about her precious Savior. In her lifetime she touched so many lives with her love and wisdom and grace.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and her sisters and a son--C. E. "Buddy" Brantley and is survived by her son--G. W. "Sonny" and his wife--JoAnn of Midlothian; a daughter-in-law--Janelle Brantley and by six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
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Sam E. Brian
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LTC. Sam E. Brian (RET) Air Force Chaplain died on Monday, June 4, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Desdemona to Kleber D. Brian and Elizabeth M. Melton.
He served in the Navy, Army and Air Force. A decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, he served tours of duty in the U.S., France, Germany, Japan and Vietnam.
After his retirement, he served as minister at Dellview Baptist Church of Helotes for twelve years. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Mr. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Billie J. (Swain) Brian. He is also survived by one daughter, Judy Stoy and husband, Thomas, of Stratford; one son, Larry Brian, of San Antonio; one granddaughter, Ashley Hodo and her husband, Chad; one great grandson, Ethan Hodo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. with Funeral Services beginning at noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Graveside Services and Burial will be Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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LTC. Sam E. Brian (RET) Air Force Chaplain died on Monday, June 4, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Desdemona to Kleber D. Brian and Elizabeth M. Melton.
He served in the Navy, Army and Air Force. A decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, he served tours of duty in the U.S., France, Germany, Japan and Vietnam.
After his retirement, he served as minister at Dellview Baptist Church of Helotes for twelve years. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Mr. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Billie J. (Swain) Brian. He is also survived by one daughter, Judy Stoy and husband, Thomas, of Stratford; one son, Larry Brian, of San Antonio; one granddaughter, Ashley Hodo and her husband, Chad; one great grandson, Ethan Hodo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. with Funeral Services beginning at noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Graveside Services and Burial will be Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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Shirley Aliene Bridges
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Shirley Aliene Bridges, 76, of Brownfield inherited her spiritual body and joined the ranks of the heavenly angels on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
Aliene (as she was known) was born to Ralph and Elizabeth Keith on November 4, 1934, in Brownfield. Aliene attended schools in California and Brownfield. She was active in basketball and volleyball.
After the Keith family permanently relocated back to Brownfield, Aliene met the love of her life, Paul Wayne (Chuck) Bridges. On March 29, 1952, Paul and Aliene married in Lovington, New Mexico.
Aliene was a homemaker and assisted her husband with their scrap metal business. She enjoyed crafts and family activities. She became a born-again Christian when she was young and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Aliene leaves her legacy to her four daughters; Velva Hock and husband Marvin, Sharon Milburn and husband Lonny and Diana Thompson, all of Brownfield; and Connie Long and husband Mark of Lubbock.; seven grandchildren; Kristy (Hock) Burkett, Alton (Bodie) Taylor, Toby Lynn Bridges, Chuck Wright, Jamie Taylor, Chastity (Wright) Wilson and Shawna Long; 13 great-grand children and a host of relatives and friends.
Aliene's welcoming party consisting of those that preceded her in her earthly death are her parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Keith, husband Paul Wayne (Chuck) Bridges; two brothers, James Leo Keith and Howard Dale Keith; son-in-law Wendell Thompson and her grandson-in-law Charles Reneau.
Aliene has relocated and now resides in Beulah Land with Jesus Christ. She is loved and will be missed.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. A visitation was held Thursday evening at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Shirley Aliene Bridges, 76, of Brownfield inherited her spiritual body and joined the ranks of the heavenly angels on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
Aliene (as she was known) was born to Ralph and Elizabeth Keith on November 4, 1934, in Brownfield. Aliene attended schools in California and Brownfield. She was active in basketball and volleyball.
After the Keith family permanently relocated back to Brownfield, Aliene met the love of her life, Paul Wayne (Chuck) Bridges. On March 29, 1952, Paul and Aliene married in Lovington, New Mexico.
Aliene was a homemaker and assisted her husband with their scrap metal business. She enjoyed crafts and family activities. She became a born-again Christian when she was young and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Aliene leaves her legacy to her four daughters; Velva Hock and husband Marvin, Sharon Milburn and husband Lonny and Diana Thompson, all of Brownfield; and Connie Long and husband Mark of Lubbock.; seven grandchildren; Kristy (Hock) Burkett, Alton (Bodie) Taylor, Toby Lynn Bridges, Chuck Wright, Jamie Taylor, Chastity (Wright) Wilson and Shawna Long; 13 great-grand children and a host of relatives and friends.
Aliene's welcoming party consisting of those that preceded her in her earthly death are her parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Keith, husband Paul Wayne (Chuck) Bridges; two brothers, James Leo Keith and Howard Dale Keith; son-in-law Wendell Thompson and her grandson-in-law Charles Reneau.
Aliene has relocated and now resides in Beulah Land with Jesus Christ. She is loved and will be missed.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. A visitation was held Thursday evening at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Hazel (Tooms) Lewis Brigance
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Services for Hazel M. Lewis Brigance, 97, of Brownfield will be 10 am, Monday, May 7, 2007 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with her Grandson, Todd Lewis, officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hazel passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, at her home in Brownfield. She was born October 1, 1909, in Paris, TX to T.A. and Cora Tooms. She married O.G. Lewis, Aug. 20, 1927, in Hollis, OK. They moved to Brownfield in 1935. O.G. preceded her in death July 4, 1969. She then married Ferrel Brigance, March 23, 1976, in Colorado City, TX. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1995. Hazel was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by a son, Billy Lewis, in 1963.
Hazel is survived by a daughter, Sandra Lewis, of Houston; a grandson, Todd Lewis and his wife Polly of Marble Falls; two great granddaughters, Mackenzie Lewis and Natalie Lewis; her sister Fay Atkinson of Wellington; her caregiver Eileen Molina of Brownfield.
Online condolences can be sent to brownfieldfuneralhome.com
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Services for Hazel M. Lewis Brigance, 97, of Brownfield will be 10 am, Monday, May 7, 2007 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with her Grandson, Todd Lewis, officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hazel passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, at her home in Brownfield. She was born October 1, 1909, in Paris, TX to T.A. and Cora Tooms. She married O.G. Lewis, Aug. 20, 1927, in Hollis, OK. They moved to Brownfield in 1935. O.G. preceded her in death July 4, 1969. She then married Ferrel Brigance, March 23, 1976, in Colorado City, TX. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1995. Hazel was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by a son, Billy Lewis, in 1963.
Hazel is survived by a daughter, Sandra Lewis, of Houston; a grandson, Todd Lewis and his wife Polly of Marble Falls; two great granddaughters, Mackenzie Lewis and Natalie Lewis; her sister Fay Atkinson of Wellington; her caregiver Eileen Molina of Brownfield.
Online condolences can be sent to brownfieldfuneralhome.com
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Belinga Kay Briggs
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Memorial services for Belinda Kaye Briggs, 57, of Brownfield will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Rev. Eric Martinez officiating.
Belinda passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in a Lubbock Hospital. She was born August 17, 1949 in Brownfield to Don and Elizabeth "Sissy" Harwood.
She attended Brownfield Schools and loved painting, fishing and gardening. She was employed with United Super Markets and had been employed as a Floral Manager and Cashier with United for 22 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Paulson in 2004; a brother, Jimmy Briggs, in 1951; and her grandparents, E.W. and Anna Wilgus.
She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Hines of Lubbock, Tracy Whitehead of Brownfield and Michelle Dyer of Lubbock; a son, Jeffrey Whitehead of Slaton; her mother, Elizabeth "Sissy" Harwood of Brownfield and her father Don Harwood of Brownfield; One brother, Robert Earl Stevens of Brownfield; and nine grandchildren.
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Memorial services for Belinda Kaye Briggs, 57, of Brownfield will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Rev. Eric Martinez officiating.
Belinda passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in a Lubbock Hospital. She was born August 17, 1949 in Brownfield to Don and Elizabeth "Sissy" Harwood.
She attended Brownfield Schools and loved painting, fishing and gardening. She was employed with United Super Markets and had been employed as a Floral Manager and Cashier with United for 22 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Paulson in 2004; a brother, Jimmy Briggs, in 1951; and her grandparents, E.W. and Anna Wilgus.
She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Hines of Lubbock, Tracy Whitehead of Brownfield and Michelle Dyer of Lubbock; a son, Jeffrey Whitehead of Slaton; her mother, Elizabeth "Sissy" Harwood of Brownfield and her father Don Harwood of Brownfield; One brother, Robert Earl Stevens of Brownfield; and nine grandchildren.
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Bertha Flois Britton
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Services for Bertha Flois Britton, 89, of Brownfield will be 10am, Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at Brownfield Funeral Home from 5-7pm on Wednesday.
Flois passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born October 21, 1922 and married Homer Britton on November 28, 1942, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her twin brother Foy.
Flois is survived by a son, Charles Britton and his wife DeAnn of Lubbock; two daughters, Annetta Gaasch and husband Phil of Muleshoe and Janis Walkup and husband Phil of Arlington; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a sister, Glennas Rowe of Weatherford; two brothers, GW Gunter and Don Gunter of Irving. The family suggests contributions to Brownfield Calvary Baptist Church Rose Garden Fund or Lubbock Meals on Wheels.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Garrison Center staff and Hospice of Lubbock.
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Services for Bertha Flois Britton, 89, of Brownfield will be 10am, Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at Brownfield Funeral Home from 5-7pm on Wednesday.
Flois passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born October 21, 1922 and married Homer Britton on November 28, 1942, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her twin brother Foy.
Flois is survived by a son, Charles Britton and his wife DeAnn of Lubbock; two daughters, Annetta Gaasch and husband Phil of Muleshoe and Janis Walkup and husband Phil of Arlington; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a sister, Glennas Rowe of Weatherford; two brothers, GW Gunter and Don Gunter of Irving. The family suggests contributions to Brownfield Calvary Baptist Church Rose Garden Fund or Lubbock Meals on Wheels.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Garrison Center staff and Hospice of Lubbock.
Opal Briscoe
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Memorial services for Opal Briscoe, 104, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2011, at Brownfield First Christian Church with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Sunday.
Opal passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born April 6, 1907, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Opal married L.D. Briscoe on June 15, 1925, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1988. They moved to Brownfield in 1946. She was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert Briscoe; a grandson Leonard Baker; a great grandson, Ryan Baker; 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Opal is survived by her sons, L. D. "Buddy" Briscoe and wife Nancy, of Brownfield, Charles Briscoe and wife Neva, of Santa Maria, CA; a daughter, Linda Baker and husband Cecil, of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren, David Briscoe, Sharon Klosterman, Daryl Briscoe, Sherri Briscoe, Bobby Briscoe, Carolyn McNutt, Rhonda Bennett, Michael Baker, Sarah Briscoe and Aaron Briscoe; 17 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
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Gravestone
Memorial services for Opal Briscoe, 104, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2011, at Brownfield First Christian Church with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Sunday.
Opal passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born April 6, 1907, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Opal married L.D. Briscoe on June 15, 1925, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1988. They moved to Brownfield in 1946. She was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert Briscoe; a grandson Leonard Baker; a great grandson, Ryan Baker; 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Opal is survived by her sons, L. D. "Buddy" Briscoe and wife Nancy, of Brownfield, Charles Briscoe and wife Neva, of Santa Maria, CA; a daughter, Linda Baker and husband Cecil, of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren, David Briscoe, Sharon Klosterman, Daryl Briscoe, Sherri Briscoe, Bobby Briscoe, Carolyn McNutt, Rhonda Bennett, Michael Baker, Sarah Briscoe and Aaron Briscoe; 17 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Debbie Franco Briseño
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Services for Debbie Franco Briseno, 35, formerly of Brownfield, were held Monday Oct 30, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Ms. Briseno died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Nov. 2, 1970 in Brownfield to Raul and Celia Franco.
She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1989 and attended Texas Tech University. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. She then attended nursing school where she became an R.N. For the past four years she had been employed with the Nix Health Care System in San Antonio.
Ms. Briseno was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Schertz. She is survived by three children---David Andrew Garcia, Jarred Alexander Briseno and Chloe Elizabeth Briseno, all of Schertz and one grandson---Brandt Allen Sims-Garcia. She is also survived by her stepfather---Dale Wylie of Wimberly, one brother---Alex Colton Wiley of Wimberly and her grandmother---Amelia Franco of Brownfield. She was preceded in death by her father and brother---Raul and David on April 27, 1985 and by her mother Celia R. Franco Wiley on July 3, 2001.
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Services for Debbie Franco Briseno, 35, formerly of Brownfield, were held Monday Oct 30, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Ms. Briseno died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Nov. 2, 1970 in Brownfield to Raul and Celia Franco.
She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1989 and attended Texas Tech University. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. She then attended nursing school where she became an R.N. For the past four years she had been employed with the Nix Health Care System in San Antonio.
Ms. Briseno was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Schertz. She is survived by three children---David Andrew Garcia, Jarred Alexander Briseno and Chloe Elizabeth Briseno, all of Schertz and one grandson---Brandt Allen Sims-Garcia. She is also survived by her stepfather---Dale Wylie of Wimberly, one brother---Alex Colton Wiley of Wimberly and her grandmother---Amelia Franco of Brownfield. She was preceded in death by her father and brother---Raul and David on April 27, 1985 and by her mother Celia R. Franco Wiley on July 3, 2001.
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John "Papa" Briscoe, Jr.
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Graveside services for John 'Papa' Briscoe, Jr., 83, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Don McWhorter officiating. Mr. Briscoe died Tuesday, Jan 23, 2007, in Brownfield.
He was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Marlow, Okla. and was married to Dee Cabe in June 1946 in Brownfield. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1928 and graduated from Wellman High School. He farmed until his retirement.
Mr. Briscoe was preceded in death by one son---Johnny Briscoe in 1971 and one sister---Peggy Sue Briscoe in 2006.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years---Marjorie Dee of Brownfield and two daughters---Jamie Briscoe of Lubbock and Judy Joplin and her husband---Mickey of Levelland.
He is also survived by one brother---W.T. of Seminole; two sisters---Clarene Forbes of Brownfield and Betty Lou Thompson of Erie, Pa.; three grandchildren---Chad Joplin, Jason Joplin and Angela Dehls and two great-grandsons---Aaron Joplin and Justin Dehls.
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Graveside services for John 'Papa' Briscoe, Jr., 83, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Don McWhorter officiating. Mr. Briscoe died Tuesday, Jan 23, 2007, in Brownfield.
He was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Marlow, Okla. and was married to Dee Cabe in June 1946 in Brownfield. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1928 and graduated from Wellman High School. He farmed until his retirement.
Mr. Briscoe was preceded in death by one son---Johnny Briscoe in 1971 and one sister---Peggy Sue Briscoe in 2006.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years---Marjorie Dee of Brownfield and two daughters---Jamie Briscoe of Lubbock and Judy Joplin and her husband---Mickey of Levelland.
He is also survived by one brother---W.T. of Seminole; two sisters---Clarene Forbes of Brownfield and Betty Lou Thompson of Erie, Pa.; three grandchildren---Chad Joplin, Jason Joplin and Angela Dehls and two great-grandsons---Aaron Joplin and Justin Dehls.
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Peggy Sue Briscoe
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Services for Peggy Sue Briscoe, 73, of Brownfield were held Saturday, June 10, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Don McWhorter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Briscoe died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Brownfield.
She was born April 16, 1933, in Terry County and had been a lifelong resident of Brownfield. She was a member of the Brownfield First Christian Church.
Briscoe is survived by two brothers, Melton J. Briscoe, Jr., of Brownfield and W.T. Briscoe of Seminole; two sisters, Betty Lou Thompson, twin sister of Erie, Pa. and Clarene Forbes of Brownfield; and by several nieces and nephews.
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Services for Peggy Sue Briscoe, 73, of Brownfield were held Saturday, June 10, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Don McWhorter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Briscoe died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Brownfield.
She was born April 16, 1933, in Terry County and had been a lifelong resident of Brownfield. She was a member of the Brownfield First Christian Church.
Briscoe is survived by two brothers, Melton J. Briscoe, Jr., of Brownfield and W.T. Briscoe of Seminole; two sisters, Betty Lou Thompson, twin sister of Erie, Pa. and Clarene Forbes of Brownfield; and by several nieces and nephews.
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Alexandria Marie Brown
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Alexandria "Alex" Marie Brown, 17, of Wellman, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Lubbock. Services were held Friday, November 13, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Steve Carter and Rev. Britton Lewis officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Alex was born on December 29, 1991, in Lubbock. She spent a year and a half living in Plainview before moving to Union, where she lived for two years. She then moved to Wellman, where she attended school in kindergarten and first grade. She continued her schooling in Seagraves, where she was currently a senior at Seagraves High School.
Alex was involved in many organizations and activities including: FFA, FCA, FTA, basketball, cheerleading, one-act play, the Leadership Team, the Kairos Prison Ministry and the Drama Ministry with the youth group at Calvary Baptist Church. Alex was not just a sayer; she showed people how to love others as Jesus loved them. She was genuine and sincere in everything she did. She was who she said she was and was a avid Christ follower. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Alex is survived by her parents, Johnny Mac and Jeanne Brown of Wellman; her sister, Katrina Brown of Wellman; her half-sister, Jennifer Howard of Lubbock; her half-brother, J.M. Brown of Kansas; her paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Jane Brown of Levelland; her maternal grandparents, Marvin and Ruth James of Wellman; two nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Alexandria "Alex" Marie Brown, 17, of Wellman, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Lubbock. Services were held Friday, November 13, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Steve Carter and Rev. Britton Lewis officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Alex was born on December 29, 1991, in Lubbock. She spent a year and a half living in Plainview before moving to Union, where she lived for two years. She then moved to Wellman, where she attended school in kindergarten and first grade. She continued her schooling in Seagraves, where she was currently a senior at Seagraves High School.
Alex was involved in many organizations and activities including: FFA, FCA, FTA, basketball, cheerleading, one-act play, the Leadership Team, the Kairos Prison Ministry and the Drama Ministry with the youth group at Calvary Baptist Church. Alex was not just a sayer; she showed people how to love others as Jesus loved them. She was genuine and sincere in everything she did. She was who she said she was and was a avid Christ follower. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Alex is survived by her parents, Johnny Mac and Jeanne Brown of Wellman; her sister, Katrina Brown of Wellman; her half-sister, Jennifer Howard of Lubbock; her half-brother, J.M. Brown of Kansas; her paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Jane Brown of Levelland; her maternal grandparents, Marvin and Ruth James of Wellman; two nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Avo Hendricks Brown
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Graveside services for Avo Hendricks Brown, 84, of Brownfield will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Flowers officiating.
Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Avo passed away Friday, October 1, 2010, in Brownfield. She was born December 18, 1925, to George Dewey and Cordie Bell Stewart Hendricks in Boswell, OK. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943 and married Dale Brown on June 30, 1946 in Brownfield. She was employed with the Brownfield Independent School District for over 25 years as a secretary at Colonial Heights and later in the Administration Building. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Avo is survived by her husband Dale of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Laura Henderson and husband Jim of Rocky Mount, NC. and Ava Collins and husband Tim of Lubbock; a son David Brown and wife Charly of Round Rock; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Graveside services for Avo Hendricks Brown, 84, of Brownfield will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Flowers officiating.
Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Avo passed away Friday, October 1, 2010, in Brownfield. She was born December 18, 1925, to George Dewey and Cordie Bell Stewart Hendricks in Boswell, OK. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943 and married Dale Brown on June 30, 1946 in Brownfield. She was employed with the Brownfield Independent School District for over 25 years as a secretary at Colonial Heights and later in the Administration Building. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Avo is survived by her husband Dale of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Laura Henderson and husband Jim of Rocky Mount, NC. and Ava Collins and husband Tim of Lubbock; a son David Brown and wife Charly of Round Rock; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Dale Brown
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U.S. Veteran Dale Brown, 87, of Brownfield, passed away on December 18, 2010, in Warrenton, Virginia. He had been visiting family for the Thanksgiving holidays when he became ill and was hospitalized. He died with family present.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Chaplin Randy Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dale was born on September 29, 1923, in Lueders, Texas, to Neely and Katie (Newcomb) Brown. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the Terry County community of Tokio. He graduated from Plains High School in 1942 and was drafted into the Army. During World War II, Dale served as a sergeant with the 473rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the 8th Armored Division seeing action in France and Germany. During his recent trip to Virginia, Dale was able to visit the World War II Memorial where he proudly found his name among those who served with honor.
He and Avo Hendricks were married June 30, 1946, in the First Baptist Church of Brownfield. Dale and Avo were long time members of this church and celebrated many of life's milestones there with family and friends.
His long time community friends were also Dale's anchor throughout his life and during Avo's long illness. Dale served many years as the Veterans Service Officer for Terry County and later as the county's Adult Probation Officer.
He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Kiwanis Club. Military honors will be received at his funeral.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers; D.A., Guy, T.P., Nathan and Marvin, one sister; Katherine (Brown) Smith-Magin, and his beloved wife, Avo who died this October.
Dale is survived by a brother, Wayne Brown, of Abilene; three children, Laura and husband Jim Henderson of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, David Brown and wife Charly of Round Rock and Ava and her husband Tim Collins of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Brad Henderson and wife Windy of Leesburg, Virginia, Carrie and husband Josh Linebaugh of Warrenton, Virginia, Amie and husband Mark Schultze of Round Rock, Ashlie Brown of Austin, Leslie Collins of Lubbock and Clay Collins of Lubbock; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Conner Henderson of Leesburg, Virginia and Ada and Samuel Linebaugh of Warrenton, Virginia.
The family wishes to express their gratitude for all the concern and prayers they received while in Virginia, to Capital Hospice in Falls Church, Virginia, as well as the doctors and nurses of Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.
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U.S. Veteran Dale Brown, 87, of Brownfield, passed away on December 18, 2010, in Warrenton, Virginia. He had been visiting family for the Thanksgiving holidays when he became ill and was hospitalized. He died with family present.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Chaplin Randy Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dale was born on September 29, 1923, in Lueders, Texas, to Neely and Katie (Newcomb) Brown. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the Terry County community of Tokio. He graduated from Plains High School in 1942 and was drafted into the Army. During World War II, Dale served as a sergeant with the 473rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the 8th Armored Division seeing action in France and Germany. During his recent trip to Virginia, Dale was able to visit the World War II Memorial where he proudly found his name among those who served with honor.
He and Avo Hendricks were married June 30, 1946, in the First Baptist Church of Brownfield. Dale and Avo were long time members of this church and celebrated many of life's milestones there with family and friends.
His long time community friends were also Dale's anchor throughout his life and during Avo's long illness. Dale served many years as the Veterans Service Officer for Terry County and later as the county's Adult Probation Officer.
He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Kiwanis Club. Military honors will be received at his funeral.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers; D.A., Guy, T.P., Nathan and Marvin, one sister; Katherine (Brown) Smith-Magin, and his beloved wife, Avo who died this October.
Dale is survived by a brother, Wayne Brown, of Abilene; three children, Laura and husband Jim Henderson of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, David Brown and wife Charly of Round Rock and Ava and her husband Tim Collins of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Brad Henderson and wife Windy of Leesburg, Virginia, Carrie and husband Josh Linebaugh of Warrenton, Virginia, Amie and husband Mark Schultze of Round Rock, Ashlie Brown of Austin, Leslie Collins of Lubbock and Clay Collins of Lubbock; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Conner Henderson of Leesburg, Virginia and Ada and Samuel Linebaugh of Warrenton, Virginia.
The family wishes to express their gratitude for all the concern and prayers they received while in Virginia, to Capital Hospice in Falls Church, Virginia, as well as the doctors and nurses of Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.
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Glen Artice Brown
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Services for Glen Artice Brown, 82, of Roswell, N.M. were held Thursday, Dec. 27, in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Rev. Les Jackson officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Brown died on Dec. 22, 2007, at his daughter's home. He was born June 6, 1925, in Stanton and married Jo Ann Henson on Aug. 6, 1949, in Portales, N.M. He owned an automotive business in Brownfield for many years before he retired and moved to Roswell, N.M.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents--Troy and Ethel Brown; two daughters--Kelly Ann and Kathy Brown; two brothers--Pete and Leo Brown and one sister--Iva Wilmeth.
He is survived by his wife--Jo Ann Brown; one daughter--Peggy Freeman and her husband--Tommy; one son--Glen Ray; one daughter,Paige Palmentera and her husband--Mike and by four grandsons and one granddaughter.
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Services for Glen Artice Brown, 82, of Roswell, N.M. were held Thursday, Dec. 27, in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Rev. Les Jackson officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Brown died on Dec. 22, 2007, at his daughter's home. He was born June 6, 1925, in Stanton and married Jo Ann Henson on Aug. 6, 1949, in Portales, N.M. He owned an automotive business in Brownfield for many years before he retired and moved to Roswell, N.M.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents--Troy and Ethel Brown; two daughters--Kelly Ann and Kathy Brown; two brothers--Pete and Leo Brown and one sister--Iva Wilmeth.
He is survived by his wife--Jo Ann Brown; one daughter--Peggy Freeman and her husband--Tommy; one son--Glen Ray; one daughter,Paige Palmentera and her husband--Mike and by four grandsons and one granddaughter.
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Kermit Dwayne Brown
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Services for Kermit Dwayne Brown, 66, of Brownfield will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Dwayne passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born June 8, 1945, in Brownfield to Joe and Lula Mae Brown and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1964. He married Brenda Cox on July 3, 1996, in Branson, Missouri. Among his many trades he was most recently the owner of Thunder Enterprises. He was a Baptist.
Dwayne is survived by his wife Brenda; 2 step-sons, Lan Moody and his wife Crystal of Temple and Justin Moody and his wife Robyne of Monahans; a sister, Barbara Wheatley and husband Herman of Brownfield; 2 sisters-in-law, Donna Tucker and husband Ray of Brownfield and Teresa Carr and husband Charlie of Brownfield; mother-in-law, Billie Cox of Brownfield; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
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Services for Kermit Dwayne Brown, 66, of Brownfield will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Dwayne passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born June 8, 1945, in Brownfield to Joe and Lula Mae Brown and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1964. He married Brenda Cox on July 3, 1996, in Branson, Missouri. Among his many trades he was most recently the owner of Thunder Enterprises. He was a Baptist.
Dwayne is survived by his wife Brenda; 2 step-sons, Lan Moody and his wife Crystal of Temple and Justin Moody and his wife Robyne of Monahans; a sister, Barbara Wheatley and husband Herman of Brownfield; 2 sisters-in-law, Donna Tucker and husband Ray of Brownfield and Teresa Carr and husband Charlie of Brownfield; mother-in-law, Billie Cox of Brownfield; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
Lura M. Brown
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Services for Lura M. Brown, 104, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church Chapel with Bob Mathis officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lura passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010, at Runningwater Draw Care Center. She was born August 1, 1906, in Montague County to J. W. and Addie Hogue. Lura married Wayne Emory Brown on December 12, 1925. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1984. She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard Hogue and sister, Elva Montgomery and her son, Howard Wayne Brown.
Lura was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her church, where she was a member since 1920. She was active in many social organizations such as Rebekah's, Delphinium Study Club, the Democratic Party and Eastern Star. She was a past Worthy Matron and held the position of Chaplin for more than 25 years.
Lura is survived by her granddaughter, Cynda Lu Mathis and her grandson, Rick Brown; two grandchildren John Mathis and Trina Ohanian and three great-great grandchildren Yasmine, Hannah and Jacob Ohanian.
The family suggests memorials to St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital.
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Services for Lura M. Brown, 104, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church Chapel with Bob Mathis officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lura passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010, at Runningwater Draw Care Center. She was born August 1, 1906, in Montague County to J. W. and Addie Hogue. Lura married Wayne Emory Brown on December 12, 1925. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1984. She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard Hogue and sister, Elva Montgomery and her son, Howard Wayne Brown.
Lura was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her church, where she was a member since 1920. She was active in many social organizations such as Rebekah's, Delphinium Study Club, the Democratic Party and Eastern Star. She was a past Worthy Matron and held the position of Chaplin for more than 25 years.
Lura is survived by her granddaughter, Cynda Lu Mathis and her grandson, Rick Brown; two grandchildren John Mathis and Trina Ohanian and three great-great grandchildren Yasmine, Hannah and Jacob Ohanian.
The family suggests memorials to St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital.
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Ollie Faye Brown
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Ollie Faye Brown, 93, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 14, 2007. A memorial service was conducted at the Brownfield Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, with Bob Reynolds officiating and Derek McNamara assisting. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown was one of 10 children born to Henry and Lula Kelly January 24, 1914, in Lipan. At an early age she moved with her family to Yoakum County and later to Gomez, Texas where she attended school. She grew up on a farm with her five sisters and four brothers. While attending school she met the love of her life, Earl James Brown. They married August 31, 1931 in Gomez. She spent the majority of her life as a devoted homemaker, caring for her family and working with her husband on the family farm.
Mrs. Brown was a charter member of the Brownfield Church of Christ and the XYZ Senior Citizens Organization. She loved to play bridge, sew, crochet, make quilts, read, china paint, and entertain her grandchildren with words of wisdom. She also loved to travel with her family and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Earl Brown Jr. and his wife-Eloise of Brownfield, and Dr. Kirk Brown and his wife-Ellen of Waxahachie and three daughters, Dixie Lepard of Lubbock; Beverly Morris and her husband James of Levelland, and Linda Adams and her husband Bill of Lubbock; and by one brother, Denver Kelly of Brownfield, and one sister, Maxine Webb of DeSoto.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Dr. Richard Lepard, Russell Lepard, Dr. Robert Lepard, Earl Brown III, Val Brown, Lendon Schellhase, Travis Brown, Dr. Mark Morris, Mitzi Cross, Leanne Wright, Camille Blankenbeckler, Adam Brown and Julie Johnson, 24 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, and three brothers.
The family suggests memorials to: Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund, 502 Lubbock Rd., Brownfield, 79316 or the Children's Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, 79408.
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Ollie Faye Brown, 93, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 14, 2007. A memorial service was conducted at the Brownfield Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, with Bob Reynolds officiating and Derek McNamara assisting. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown was one of 10 children born to Henry and Lula Kelly January 24, 1914, in Lipan. At an early age she moved with her family to Yoakum County and later to Gomez, Texas where she attended school. She grew up on a farm with her five sisters and four brothers. While attending school she met the love of her life, Earl James Brown. They married August 31, 1931 in Gomez. She spent the majority of her life as a devoted homemaker, caring for her family and working with her husband on the family farm.
Mrs. Brown was a charter member of the Brownfield Church of Christ and the XYZ Senior Citizens Organization. She loved to play bridge, sew, crochet, make quilts, read, china paint, and entertain her grandchildren with words of wisdom. She also loved to travel with her family and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Earl Brown Jr. and his wife-Eloise of Brownfield, and Dr. Kirk Brown and his wife-Ellen of Waxahachie and three daughters, Dixie Lepard of Lubbock; Beverly Morris and her husband James of Levelland, and Linda Adams and her husband Bill of Lubbock; and by one brother, Denver Kelly of Brownfield, and one sister, Maxine Webb of DeSoto.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Dr. Richard Lepard, Russell Lepard, Dr. Robert Lepard, Earl Brown III, Val Brown, Lendon Schellhase, Travis Brown, Dr. Mark Morris, Mitzi Cross, Leanne Wright, Camille Blankenbeckler, Adam Brown and Julie Johnson, 24 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, and three brothers.
The family suggests memorials to: Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund, 502 Lubbock Rd., Brownfield, 79316 or the Children's Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, 79408.
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Veronica Brown
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Veronica Brown, 19, of Brownfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Veronica was born on May 24, 1986, to Alvin McVea and Barbara Brown in Brownfield. She was a student in the Brownfield Independent Schools.
She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Barbara, Maternal Grandmother, Velma Brown of Brownfield; one sister, Nicole Brown of Brownfield; four step-sisters -Tassa Cummings of Brownfield, Shaunta Wesley of Denver, CO, and Clai Sadra and Deasha Turner, both of Dallas; and one step-brother, Aaron McVea of Abilene; and one nephew, Ashuda McVea.
She was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents, Helen and Fred Carter; one uncle, Gary Carter, and her Maternal Grandfather, Roy Brown.
Services for Veronica will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2005, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating and Rev. Michael Hudson assisting. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield.
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Veronica Brown, 19, of Brownfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Veronica was born on May 24, 1986, to Alvin McVea and Barbara Brown in Brownfield. She was a student in the Brownfield Independent Schools.
She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Barbara, Maternal Grandmother, Velma Brown of Brownfield; one sister, Nicole Brown of Brownfield; four step-sisters -Tassa Cummings of Brownfield, Shaunta Wesley of Denver, CO, and Clai Sadra and Deasha Turner, both of Dallas; and one step-brother, Aaron McVea of Abilene; and one nephew, Ashuda McVea.
She was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents, Helen and Fred Carter; one uncle, Gary Carter, and her Maternal Grandfather, Roy Brown.
Services for Veronica will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2005, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating and Rev. Michael Hudson assisting. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield.
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William C. Brown, Jr.
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Services for William C. Brown, Jr., 99, of Kingsland, were held Saturday, January 14, 2006, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown died Thursday, January 12, 2006, in Llano. He was born October 22, 1906, in Gonzales County to the late William C., Sr., and Emma Brown. He was married to Lillian Inez Smith on Dec. 7, 1928. She died on July 6, 1977, and he was later married to Mary Lou Arther who also preceded him in death.
He was a World War II U. S. Navy veteran with service on the Navy Hospital Ship "USS Sanctuary" where he operated the post office. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 31½ yrs until his retirement in 1965.
Mr. Brown was a life member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Republic of Texas. He was also a member of the Highland Lakes Church of Christ.
He is survived by 1 son: William C. Brown, III, and wife, Patricia, of Kingsland; 1 daughter: Shirley Bryant and husband, Robert, of New Braunfels; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 step-daughter: Anne Gillespie and husband, Hugh; 1 stepson-in-law: Bud Moates and 1 step-daughter-in-law, Dorothy Wright.
The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity.
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Services for William C. Brown, Jr., 99, of Kingsland, were held Saturday, January 14, 2006, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown died Thursday, January 12, 2006, in Llano. He was born October 22, 1906, in Gonzales County to the late William C., Sr., and Emma Brown. He was married to Lillian Inez Smith on Dec. 7, 1928. She died on July 6, 1977, and he was later married to Mary Lou Arther who also preceded him in death.
He was a World War II U. S. Navy veteran with service on the Navy Hospital Ship "USS Sanctuary" where he operated the post office. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 31½ yrs until his retirement in 1965.
Mr. Brown was a life member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Republic of Texas. He was also a member of the Highland Lakes Church of Christ.
He is survived by 1 son: William C. Brown, III, and wife, Patricia, of Kingsland; 1 daughter: Shirley Bryant and husband, Robert, of New Braunfels; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 step-daughter: Anne Gillespie and husband, Hugh; 1 stepson-in-law: Bud Moates and 1 step-daughter-in-law, Dorothy Wright.
The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity.
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Wilma Nadine Brown
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Services for Wilma Nadine Brown, 77, formerly of Brownfield will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2007, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeeral Home.
Nadine passed away Monday, July 30, 2007, in Columbia, TN. She was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Post, Texas to Willis Henry and Martha Mae Wagner. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1945 and married Howard Wayne Brown, Jan. 26, 1950, in Brownfield, TX. He preceded her in death, May 12, 2001. She and her family lived and worked in the Brownfield Community for many years. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, TN.
Mrs. Brown is survived by a son, Rick Brown, of Dallas; a daughter, Cynda Mathis and her husband Bob, of Chapel Hill, TN.; two sisters, Juna Smith of Brownfield and Josephine Robison of Lubbock; her mother-in-law, Lura Brown, of Brownfield; two grandchildren, John Mathis of Atlanta, GA. and Trina Mathis of Chantilly, VA; and two great- grandchildren.
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Services for Wilma Nadine Brown, 77, formerly of Brownfield will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2007, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeeral Home.
Nadine passed away Monday, July 30, 2007, in Columbia, TN. She was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Post, Texas to Willis Henry and Martha Mae Wagner. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1945 and married Howard Wayne Brown, Jan. 26, 1950, in Brownfield, TX. He preceded her in death, May 12, 2001. She and her family lived and worked in the Brownfield Community for many years. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, TN.
Mrs. Brown is survived by a son, Rick Brown, of Dallas; a daughter, Cynda Mathis and her husband Bob, of Chapel Hill, TN.; two sisters, Juna Smith of Brownfield and Josephine Robison of Lubbock; her mother-in-law, Lura Brown, of Brownfield; two grandchildren, John Mathis of Atlanta, GA. and Trina Mathis of Chantilly, VA; and two great- grandchildren.
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Evelyn Bryant
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Services for Evelyn Bryant were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the Brownfield First Baptist Church Chapel with Jason Neill officiating.
Evelyn Marie Bryant, 82, passed from this life on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was born September 19, 1924, to Fred and Christine Buchholz in LaPort, Texas. She spent her youth in Mena, Arkansas with her parents and five siblings: Bob, Gwen, Don, Bill, and Fred Jr. She married Jesse James Bryant on May 12, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi. They moved to West Texas where they raised four children. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2005. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Evelyn enjoyed sewing, cooking, knitting, and gardening, as well as occasionally working in the office of the grain elevators managed by Jesse. She also sold Real Estate for a number of years in Denver City.
She is survived by 4 Children: Kathy Miller (Loren Appl) of Albuquerque; Jay Bryant Jr. (Jean) of Eugene, Oregon; Barbara Hooser (Dwayne) of Paradise, Texas; & Richard Bryant of Brownfield; two brothers: Don Buchholz and Bill Buchholz; 3 Grandchildren: Kip Miller, Lisa Childress (Billy), and Susie McGuire (Mark), and 6 Great-Grandchildren: Baylie Sawyer, and Madison of Wink, Texas, and Rachel, J.C., and Luke of Drummonds, Tennessee.
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Services for Evelyn Bryant were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the Brownfield First Baptist Church Chapel with Jason Neill officiating.
Evelyn Marie Bryant, 82, passed from this life on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was born September 19, 1924, to Fred and Christine Buchholz in LaPort, Texas. She spent her youth in Mena, Arkansas with her parents and five siblings: Bob, Gwen, Don, Bill, and Fred Jr. She married Jesse James Bryant on May 12, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi. They moved to West Texas where they raised four children. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2005. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Evelyn enjoyed sewing, cooking, knitting, and gardening, as well as occasionally working in the office of the grain elevators managed by Jesse. She also sold Real Estate for a number of years in Denver City.
She is survived by 4 Children: Kathy Miller (Loren Appl) of Albuquerque; Jay Bryant Jr. (Jean) of Eugene, Oregon; Barbara Hooser (Dwayne) of Paradise, Texas; & Richard Bryant of Brownfield; two brothers: Don Buchholz and Bill Buchholz; 3 Grandchildren: Kip Miller, Lisa Childress (Billy), and Susie McGuire (Mark), and 6 Great-Grandchildren: Baylie Sawyer, and Madison of Wink, Texas, and Rachel, J.C., and Luke of Drummonds, Tennessee.
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Margene Bryant
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Margene Bryant, 82, of Brownfield, passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2010, at Bender Terrace Care Center in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margene was born January 7, 1928, in Lubbock to Floyd and Lorena Fry. She graduated from Lubbock High School in1946 and then from Texas Tech University in 1949 with degrees in English and Journalism. She taught public school for 23 years in the Whitharrel, Levelland and Brownfield school districts before retiring in 1988. In retirement, she wrote short stories and poems for Highland and other Christian publications.
She had a love for Christian missions, local and around the world. She shared her faith with all she encountered.
Margene married Gilbert L. Bryant on August 11, 1950. He preceded her in death. They lived in the Whitharrel, Levelland and Brownfield communities, where they raised five children and were actively involved in the following churches: Fifth Street and College Baptist Churches in Levelland and Sage Terrace Missionary Baptist and First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Margene taught Sunday school, loved singing in the church choir and led in Baptist mission training and work. She loved her association with the Baptist Women missionary Association, Meals on Wheels and the Brownfield Community Literacy Program. Gilbert and Margene were members and supported Gideon's International, Michael Gott Ministries and Christian Ministries around the world.
Margene is also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lorena Fry; and her brother-in-law Calvin Bryant.
Margene is survived by her mother-in-law, Edith Bryant of Levelland; her children, Brenda and Dave Clark of Los Alamos, N.M., Glenda Bryant of Lubbock, Jimmy and Jenny Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Jeff and Sheri Bryant of Hobbs, N.M. and Jay and Lanie Bryant of Brownfield. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Amy and Jay Collins of Hobbs, N.M., Haley Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., Deborah Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Adam and Melissa Bryant of Hobbs, N.M., Jarrod Bryant of Lubbock, Carley Clark of Denver, Colo., James Bryant of Bartlesville, Okla., Michael Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Corey Clark and Chesney Clark of Los Alamos, N.M. She is also survived by a brother and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Hortencia Bryant of Laredo, Ronnie and Sydna Bryant of Kingsland, Butch and Judy Bryant of Levelland, Dan and Mildred Throckmorton of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Eddie and Linda Holt of Midland and Helen Bryant of Midland.
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Margene Bryant, 82, of Brownfield, passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2010, at Bender Terrace Care Center in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margene was born January 7, 1928, in Lubbock to Floyd and Lorena Fry. She graduated from Lubbock High School in1946 and then from Texas Tech University in 1949 with degrees in English and Journalism. She taught public school for 23 years in the Whitharrel, Levelland and Brownfield school districts before retiring in 1988. In retirement, she wrote short stories and poems for Highland and other Christian publications.
She had a love for Christian missions, local and around the world. She shared her faith with all she encountered.
Margene married Gilbert L. Bryant on August 11, 1950. He preceded her in death. They lived in the Whitharrel, Levelland and Brownfield communities, where they raised five children and were actively involved in the following churches: Fifth Street and College Baptist Churches in Levelland and Sage Terrace Missionary Baptist and First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Margene taught Sunday school, loved singing in the church choir and led in Baptist mission training and work. She loved her association with the Baptist Women missionary Association, Meals on Wheels and the Brownfield Community Literacy Program. Gilbert and Margene were members and supported Gideon's International, Michael Gott Ministries and Christian Ministries around the world.
Margene is also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lorena Fry; and her brother-in-law Calvin Bryant.
Margene is survived by her mother-in-law, Edith Bryant of Levelland; her children, Brenda and Dave Clark of Los Alamos, N.M., Glenda Bryant of Lubbock, Jimmy and Jenny Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Jeff and Sheri Bryant of Hobbs, N.M. and Jay and Lanie Bryant of Brownfield. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Amy and Jay Collins of Hobbs, N.M., Haley Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., Deborah Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Adam and Melissa Bryant of Hobbs, N.M., Jarrod Bryant of Lubbock, Carley Clark of Denver, Colo., James Bryant of Bartlesville, Okla., Michael Bryant of Olathe, Kan., Corey Clark and Chesney Clark of Los Alamos, N.M. She is also survived by a brother and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Hortencia Bryant of Laredo, Ronnie and Sydna Bryant of Kingsland, Butch and Judy Bryant of Levelland, Dan and Mildred Throckmorton of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Eddie and Linda Holt of Midland and Helen Bryant of Midland.
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Mary Ethelene Bucy
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Mary Ethelene Bucy, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2010, in Houston. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery, 1761 CR 430, Brownfield, TX 79316.
Ethelene was born on July 9, 1934, in Lubbock to James Fred Bucy and Sena Ethel Montgomery Bucy.
She is survived by her brother, J. Fred Bucy, Jr.; and sister, Charlene Baumgardner; nephews, Fred Bucy, Robert Baumgardner and Karl Baumgardner; and nieces, Roxanne Bucy Coogan, Diane Bucy Gruber, Sherrie Haynes and Barbara Baumgardner; and other family members and many dear friends.
Ethelene received her Architecture Degree from Texas Tech and was a member of MENSA. She taught art & art history at St. John's School in Houston for 15 years. After her retirement, she began her own business, Loving Pals, devoted to animal and plant care.
She was a woman of varied accomplishments, from becoming a glider pilot to excavating the Balearic Islands, mountain climbing in Peru and being an Outward Bound participant. She most recently became an expert in mycology, butterfly culture and bee-keeping.
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Mary Ethelene Bucy, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2010, in Houston. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery, 1761 CR 430, Brownfield, TX 79316.
Ethelene was born on July 9, 1934, in Lubbock to James Fred Bucy and Sena Ethel Montgomery Bucy.
She is survived by her brother, J. Fred Bucy, Jr.; and sister, Charlene Baumgardner; nephews, Fred Bucy, Robert Baumgardner and Karl Baumgardner; and nieces, Roxanne Bucy Coogan, Diane Bucy Gruber, Sherrie Haynes and Barbara Baumgardner; and other family members and many dear friends.
Ethelene received her Architecture Degree from Texas Tech and was a member of MENSA. She taught art & art history at St. John's School in Houston for 15 years. After her retirement, she began her own business, Loving Pals, devoted to animal and plant care.
She was a woman of varied accomplishments, from becoming a glider pilot to excavating the Balearic Islands, mountain climbing in Peru and being an Outward Bound participant. She most recently became an expert in mycology, butterfly culture and bee-keeping.
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Gladys Bullard
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Services for Lily Gladys Bullard, 92, of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Gilbert Peters and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7pm.
Gladys passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born October 25, 1919, in Comanche, Texas, to Alvin and Mae Ellen (Vanderford) Lary. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1936. Gladys married Charles A. "Preacher" Bullard on November 27, 1936, in Seminole. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2003. She was a member of Tahoka Road Church of Christ. She is also preceded in death by a sister and 2 brothers.
Gladys is survived by 3 daughters: Yvonne Day of Brownfield, Patsy Barnes and husband Leon of Pasadena, and Sharon Gifford and husband Jerry, of Ft. Worth; a son, Charles Bullard and wife Eppie of Meadow; a sister, Elsie Mae Frazier of Plainview; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
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Services for Lily Gladys Bullard, 92, of Brownfield will be at 2pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Gilbert Peters and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7pm.
Gladys passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born October 25, 1919, in Comanche, Texas, to Alvin and Mae Ellen (Vanderford) Lary. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1936. Gladys married Charles A. "Preacher" Bullard on November 27, 1936, in Seminole. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2003. She was a member of Tahoka Road Church of Christ. She is also preceded in death by a sister and 2 brothers.
Gladys is survived by 3 daughters: Yvonne Day of Brownfield, Patsy Barnes and husband Leon of Pasadena, and Sharon Gifford and husband Jerry, of Ft. Worth; a son, Charles Bullard and wife Eppie of Meadow; a sister, Elsie Mae Frazier of Plainview; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
Frances C. Burda
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Frances C. Burda, 91, of Brownfield passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009, in Brownfield. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Frances was born on Dec. 3, 1917, in Bremond to Frank and Janie O'Lexy. She married Floyd Stanley Burda in 1935 in Bremond. They moved to Brownfield in 1950. Together they owned and operated Fair Department Store in Brownfield for over 25 years. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her son, Dr. Christopher Burda in 2008.
Frances is survived by her son, Don Burda and his wife Dovie, of Brownfield; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
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Frances C. Burda, 91, of Brownfield passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009, in Brownfield. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Frances was born on Dec. 3, 1917, in Bremond to Frank and Janie O'Lexy. She married Floyd Stanley Burda in 1935 in Bremond. They moved to Brownfield in 1950. Together they owned and operated Fair Department Store in Brownfield for over 25 years. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her son, Dr. Christopher Burda in 2008.
Frances is survived by her son, Don Burda and his wife Dovie, of Brownfield; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
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Dorothy Jane Burnett
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Memorial services for Dorothy Jane Burnett, 84, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the First Christian Church with Wayne Turman, Todd Chambers and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County, Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Burnett died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Sept. 30, 1922 in Paris, Texas to Emmett and Ethel Lindsey and was raised in Tyler. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1939 and also graduated from North Texas State Teachers College with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics.
She was married to J.O. Burnett on March 26, 1943, in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Brownfield in 1945. Mr. Burnett died on March 5, 1990.
Mrs. Burnett taught school for 31 years prior to her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by two daughters---Becky Chambers and her husband---Jimmy of Brownfield and Beverly Turman and her husband---Wayne of Lamesa.
Mrs. Burnett is also survived by three grandchildren---Todd Chambers, Jamie Williams and Lindsay Turman and four great-grandchildren---Emily Chambers, Macy Jane Chambers, Dylan Thomas and Montana Williams.
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Memorial services for Dorothy Jane Burnett, 84, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the First Christian Church with Wayne Turman, Todd Chambers and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County, Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Burnett died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Sept. 30, 1922 in Paris, Texas to Emmett and Ethel Lindsey and was raised in Tyler. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1939 and also graduated from North Texas State Teachers College with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics.
She was married to J.O. Burnett on March 26, 1943, in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Brownfield in 1945. Mr. Burnett died on March 5, 1990.
Mrs. Burnett taught school for 31 years prior to her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by two daughters---Becky Chambers and her husband---Jimmy of Brownfield and Beverly Turman and her husband---Wayne of Lamesa.
Mrs. Burnett is also survived by three grandchildren---Todd Chambers, Jamie Williams and Lindsay Turman and four great-grandchildren---Emily Chambers, Macy Jane Chambers, Dylan Thomas and Montana Williams.
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Eula Lennis Burnett
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Services for Eula Lennis Burnett, 88, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lennis passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Konawa, Oka., to Franklin J. and Daisy P. Hollaman. She moved to Brownfield in 1937 and married Arnold S. Burnett on June 14, 1941, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death
on April 2, 1985. She was a previous member of Northside Baptist and Bethel Baptist Church and an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and five brothers.
Lennis is survived by a son, Bruce Burnett and wife Marcy of Ft. Worth; two daughters, Patsy King and husband Deryl of Palestine and Frances Patton and husband Arnold of Brownfield; three brothers, James Hollaman and wife Ila Mae of Post, Steryl Hollaman of Beaver, Okla., and her twin Eul Hollaman and wife Dorothy of California; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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Services for Eula Lennis Burnett, 88, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lennis passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Konawa, Oka., to Franklin J. and Daisy P. Hollaman. She moved to Brownfield in 1937 and married Arnold S. Burnett on June 14, 1941, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death
on April 2, 1985. She was a previous member of Northside Baptist and Bethel Baptist Church and an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and five brothers.
Lennis is survived by a son, Bruce Burnett and wife Marcy of Ft. Worth; two daughters, Patsy King and husband Deryl of Palestine and Frances Patton and husband Arnold of Brownfield; three brothers, James Hollaman and wife Ila Mae of Post, Steryl Hollaman of Beaver, Okla., and her twin Eul Hollaman and wife Dorothy of California; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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Virginia R. Burnett
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Services for Virginia R. Burnett, 95, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Friday, April 8, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Marcelino Banda officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday, April 7, from 6-8pm.
Virginia passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born September 2, 1915, to William Otis and Irene Roy in Nacogdoches, Texas. Virginia graduated from Kirbyville High School in Kirbyville, TX. She married her college sweetheart, James Burnett on May 24, 1941 in Call, Texas. She attended Abilene Christian College and Texas Tech University. She returned home to work for the Navy Distributing Office while her husband was serving in World War II. After James was discharged, he and Virginia ran a dairy farm in Brownfield. While helping her husband with the dairy, she also worked as a Social Worker for the Department of Human Resources for the State of Texas for 23 years and raised three very successful children, Horace, Judy and Gary.
Virginia was an active and vital part of the Brownfield Church of Christ. For many years she participated in "Thursday School" at the Church. She is known as "Granny B" and lovingly remembered by many generations of people whose lives she touched. She was also an active participant in the "World Bible School" Program. Virginia, James and Gertrude had over 32, 000 students. Many people have been shown the love of Christ because of her active participation in this program.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and a great granddaughter, Alexis Burnett. Those left behind to remember her with a smile and a happy tear of remembrance, include her husband of 69 years, James Burnett of Brownfield; 2 sons, Horace and wife Roxanne of Amarillo and Gary and wife Sandy of Ft. Worth; a daughter, Judy Edgar and husband Bill of Brownfield; grandchildren, Tracy Smothermon and husband Mark of Amarillo, Jade Burnett of Aurora, Colo., Robert Burnett and wife Miquela of Combine, Carl Edgar and wife Melissa of Brownfield, Paul Edgar and wife Jennifer of San Antonio and Jason Burnett and wife Colleen of San Marcos; great grandchildren, Ashton Burnett, Adison and Elijah Smothermon, Christian and Celeigh Burnett, Makayla Kinney and Trinity Mitchell, Jillian and William Edgar, Justin and Rylie Burnett; a great-great granddaughter, Marley.
Virginia was a loving person who genuinely cared about others. She would willingly give of her time, her love and resources. She will be greatly missed. She would want us to remember to "Love the Lord and each other!" The family suggests memorials to Brownfield Church of Christ, 502 Lubbock Road, Brownfield, TX. 79316.
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Services for Virginia R. Burnett, 95, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Friday, April 8, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds, Bo Shero and Marcelino Banda officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday, April 7, from 6-8pm.
Virginia passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born September 2, 1915, to William Otis and Irene Roy in Nacogdoches, Texas. Virginia graduated from Kirbyville High School in Kirbyville, TX. She married her college sweetheart, James Burnett on May 24, 1941 in Call, Texas. She attended Abilene Christian College and Texas Tech University. She returned home to work for the Navy Distributing Office while her husband was serving in World War II. After James was discharged, he and Virginia ran a dairy farm in Brownfield. While helping her husband with the dairy, she also worked as a Social Worker for the Department of Human Resources for the State of Texas for 23 years and raised three very successful children, Horace, Judy and Gary.
Virginia was an active and vital part of the Brownfield Church of Christ. For many years she participated in "Thursday School" at the Church. She is known as "Granny B" and lovingly remembered by many generations of people whose lives she touched. She was also an active participant in the "World Bible School" Program. Virginia, James and Gertrude had over 32, 000 students. Many people have been shown the love of Christ because of her active participation in this program.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and a great granddaughter, Alexis Burnett. Those left behind to remember her with a smile and a happy tear of remembrance, include her husband of 69 years, James Burnett of Brownfield; 2 sons, Horace and wife Roxanne of Amarillo and Gary and wife Sandy of Ft. Worth; a daughter, Judy Edgar and husband Bill of Brownfield; grandchildren, Tracy Smothermon and husband Mark of Amarillo, Jade Burnett of Aurora, Colo., Robert Burnett and wife Miquela of Combine, Carl Edgar and wife Melissa of Brownfield, Paul Edgar and wife Jennifer of San Antonio and Jason Burnett and wife Colleen of San Marcos; great grandchildren, Ashton Burnett, Adison and Elijah Smothermon, Christian and Celeigh Burnett, Makayla Kinney and Trinity Mitchell, Jillian and William Edgar, Justin and Rylie Burnett; a great-great granddaughter, Marley.
Virginia was a loving person who genuinely cared about others. She would willingly give of her time, her love and resources. She will be greatly missed. She would want us to remember to "Love the Lord and each other!" The family suggests memorials to Brownfield Church of Christ, 502 Lubbock Road, Brownfield, TX. 79316.
Walter D. Burnett
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Lt. Col. Walter D. Burnett, age 83, a local artist, died on Sunday, Nov. 26, following a long illness.
His parents, Jim and Lucy Burnett, arrived by covered wagon and were among the original settlers of Brownfield in 1906.
Mr. Burnett is survived by one brother, James; one sister, Wynona; his wife, Alta; his former wife, Helen and by four children: Mark, Carol, Christie and Craig.
His memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, in the Faith Chapel in Brownfield.
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Lt. Col. Walter D. Burnett, age 83, a local artist, died on Sunday, Nov. 26, following a long illness.
His parents, Jim and Lucy Burnett, arrived by covered wagon and were among the original settlers of Brownfield in 1906.
Mr. Burnett is survived by one brother, James; one sister, Wynona; his wife, Alta; his former wife, Helen and by four children: Mark, Carol, Christie and Craig.
His memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, in the Faith Chapel in Brownfield.
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Winnie Jo Burnett
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Celebration of Life services for Winnie Jo Burnett were held Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Brownfield Church of Christ. Family visitation was held Friday, Dec. 21, at the Brownfield Funeral Home. The Lord called her home on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, after a valiant struggle from the effects of a stroke suffered in August.
Winnie Jo was born in Glen Rose and came to the Brownfield area as a young teen. She soon met a young man named Bob and together they had five children. They celebrated their 70th anniversary shortly before Bob's death. Mrs. Burnett was also preceded in death by two of her children--Buford Burnett in 1959 and Anita Schlueter in 2001.
Winnie Jo had a love of music and singing and instilled that in her children. She was fond of the harmonica and taught herself to play. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She worked in sales in Brownfield for 40 years and was very active in ranching with her husband.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters--Sue Rowland of Seattle, Wash.; Lea Criswell of Lubbock and Peggy Lentz and her husband--Richard of Hobbs, N.M.
Mrs. Burnett is also survived by her son-in-law--Arnold Schlueter of Farmington, N.M.; one sister--Mildred Caffey and her sister-in-law--Florine Pace. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren also great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Covenant Medical Center, Hospice of Lubbock and the staff of the Plaza for their care, "On the Wings of an Angel."
Brownfield News
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Celebration of Life services for Winnie Jo Burnett were held Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Brownfield Church of Christ. Family visitation was held Friday, Dec. 21, at the Brownfield Funeral Home. The Lord called her home on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, after a valiant struggle from the effects of a stroke suffered in August.
Winnie Jo was born in Glen Rose and came to the Brownfield area as a young teen. She soon met a young man named Bob and together they had five children. They celebrated their 70th anniversary shortly before Bob's death. Mrs. Burnett was also preceded in death by two of her children--Buford Burnett in 1959 and Anita Schlueter in 2001.
Winnie Jo had a love of music and singing and instilled that in her children. She was fond of the harmonica and taught herself to play. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She worked in sales in Brownfield for 40 years and was very active in ranching with her husband.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters--Sue Rowland of Seattle, Wash.; Lea Criswell of Lubbock and Peggy Lentz and her husband--Richard of Hobbs, N.M.
Mrs. Burnett is also survived by her son-in-law--Arnold Schlueter of Farmington, N.M.; one sister--Mildred Caffey and her sister-in-law--Florine Pace. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren also great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Covenant Medical Center, Hospice of Lubbock and the staff of the Plaza for their care, "On the Wings of an Angel."
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Juanita Burney
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There will be a memorial service for Juanita Burney at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in the Terry County Cemetery.
Prior to that service, the family members will have lunch at noon, at the home of her son, Gary Burney, at 1105 E. Ripley.
Mrs. Burney of Sunrise Beach, Texas, formerly of Brownfield, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007.
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There will be a memorial service for Juanita Burney at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in the Terry County Cemetery.
Prior to that service, the family members will have lunch at noon, at the home of her son, Gary Burney, at 1105 E. Ripley.
Mrs. Burney of Sunrise Beach, Texas, formerly of Brownfield, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007.
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Aiden Marco Burns
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Services for Aiden Marco Burns, 3 1/2 months, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Aiden was called home Sunday, Sept. 30, in Brownfield. He was born June 17, 2007, to Brandon and Jackie Burns.
He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Jackie Burns; a brother--Ashton and one sister--Alexis of the home.
He is also survived by his paternal grandparents--Vincent and Faye Burns and maternal grandparents--Alex and Dora Valdez, all of Brownfield.
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Services for Aiden Marco Burns, 3 1/2 months, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Aiden was called home Sunday, Sept. 30, in Brownfield. He was born June 17, 2007, to Brandon and Jackie Burns.
He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Jackie Burns; a brother--Ashton and one sister--Alexis of the home.
He is also survived by his paternal grandparents--Vincent and Faye Burns and maternal grandparents--Alex and Dora Valdez, all of Brownfield.
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Glen Rowe Burns
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Services for Glen Rowe Burns, 77, of Brownfield will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Glen passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, in a Lubbock Hospital. He was born October 26, 1934, in Linden, Texas to James Hamlin and Eddye Mary Burns. He graduated from Linden High School. Glen married Irene Jenelle Cottrell on February 7, 1955, in Lovington, NM and they moved to Brownfield in 1968. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Eddie Burns in 1982 and a sister, Mary Ann Penny.
Glen is survived by his wife, Jenelle of Brownfield; a son, Shawn Burns and wife Kathy of Brownfield; a daughter, Jan Decker of Plainview; grandchildren; Tyler Decker and wife Kristin, Brooke Decker Burson and husband Donny and Michelle Burns Nolte and husband Kenny; a great granddaughter, Camryn Jenelle Decker; a sister, Bobbie Hamilton and husband Kenneth; a brother, Donald Burns and wife Wanda; several nieces and nephews.
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Services for Glen Rowe Burns, 77, of Brownfield will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Glen passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, in a Lubbock Hospital. He was born October 26, 1934, in Linden, Texas to James Hamlin and Eddye Mary Burns. He graduated from Linden High School. Glen married Irene Jenelle Cottrell on February 7, 1955, in Lovington, NM and they moved to Brownfield in 1968. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Eddie Burns in 1982 and a sister, Mary Ann Penny.
Glen is survived by his wife, Jenelle of Brownfield; a son, Shawn Burns and wife Kathy of Brownfield; a daughter, Jan Decker of Plainview; grandchildren; Tyler Decker and wife Kristin, Brooke Decker Burson and husband Donny and Michelle Burns Nolte and husband Kenny; a great granddaughter, Camryn Jenelle Decker; a sister, Bobbie Hamilton and husband Kenneth; a brother, Donald Burns and wife Wanda; several nieces and nephews.
Casey Lane Burran
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Memorial services for Casey Lane Burran, 27, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the funeral home. Casey passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, in Lubbock.
He was born December 23, 1983, in Amarillo to Ronny and Gale Floyd Burran. He attended and graduated from Brownfield High School in 2002.
He was attending Lubbock Christian University pursuing a degree in sociology with an expected graduation date of May 2012.
Casey was a member of First Baptist Church of Brownfield and was active in the youth group while growing up, participating in mission trips. He was loved by his family and friends for his wonderfully dry and witty sense of humor.
Casey was preceded in death by his grandfather, Everett Burran, and his brother, Colton Burran.
He is survived by his parents, Ronny and Gale Burran of Brownfield; a sister, Cara Simmons and her husband Cody of Canyon; paternal grandmother, Sammie Burran of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Cletus and Joy Floyd; nephew, Addyson and two nieces, Lily and Brooklyn.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First Baptist Church Youth Fund or Buckner's Children's Home of Lubbock.
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Memorial services for Casey Lane Burran, 27, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the funeral home. Casey passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, in Lubbock.
He was born December 23, 1983, in Amarillo to Ronny and Gale Floyd Burran. He attended and graduated from Brownfield High School in 2002.
He was attending Lubbock Christian University pursuing a degree in sociology with an expected graduation date of May 2012.
Casey was a member of First Baptist Church of Brownfield and was active in the youth group while growing up, participating in mission trips. He was loved by his family and friends for his wonderfully dry and witty sense of humor.
Casey was preceded in death by his grandfather, Everett Burran, and his brother, Colton Burran.
He is survived by his parents, Ronny and Gale Burran of Brownfield; a sister, Cara Simmons and her husband Cody of Canyon; paternal grandmother, Sammie Burran of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Cletus and Joy Floyd; nephew, Addyson and two nieces, Lily and Brooklyn.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First Baptist Church Youth Fund or Buckner's Children's Home of Lubbock.
Colton Lee Burran
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Memorial services for Colton Lee Burran, 23, of Brownfield will be at 11am, Thursday at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Private burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 6, from 5 to 7pm.
Colton passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Paron, Arkansas. He was born August 24, 1987, to Ronny and Gale Burran in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 2006 and from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 2009. He was a member of Sigma Theta Phi fraternity.
Colton was a White House Intern during the summer of 2007. Thereafter, he served as the Central Arkansas Field Representative for U.S. Senator John Boozman.
Colton was active in mission trips, traveling to numerous locations including Costa Rica. While attending college he was a member of the FCA, played drums for the church band and led a weekly bible study at Coggin Ave. Baptist Church in Brownwood. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Colton was an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He lived an exciting and passionate life, excelling at whatever he did. Colton is preceded in death by his grandfather, Everett Burran.
Colton is survived by his parents, Ronny and Gale Burran of Brownfield; a sister, Cara Simmons and husband Cody of Canyon; a brother, Casey Burran of Lubbock; a nephew, Addyson and 2 nieces, Brooklyn and Lily Belle; fiancé, Catherine McKinney of Washington, DC.; paternal grandmother, Sammie Burran of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Cletus and Joy Floyd of Brownfield; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family suggests donations to the Colton Lee Burran Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lone Star State Bank, 301 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX. or Brownfield First Baptist Church Youth Ministries.
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Memorial services for Colton Lee Burran, 23, of Brownfield will be at 11am, Thursday at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Private burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 6, from 5 to 7pm.
Colton passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Paron, Arkansas. He was born August 24, 1987, to Ronny and Gale Burran in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 2006 and from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 2009. He was a member of Sigma Theta Phi fraternity.
Colton was a White House Intern during the summer of 2007. Thereafter, he served as the Central Arkansas Field Representative for U.S. Senator John Boozman.
Colton was active in mission trips, traveling to numerous locations including Costa Rica. While attending college he was a member of the FCA, played drums for the church band and led a weekly bible study at Coggin Ave. Baptist Church in Brownwood. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Colton was an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He lived an exciting and passionate life, excelling at whatever he did. Colton is preceded in death by his grandfather, Everett Burran.
Colton is survived by his parents, Ronny and Gale Burran of Brownfield; a sister, Cara Simmons and husband Cody of Canyon; a brother, Casey Burran of Lubbock; a nephew, Addyson and 2 nieces, Brooklyn and Lily Belle; fiancé, Catherine McKinney of Washington, DC.; paternal grandmother, Sammie Burran of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Cletus and Joy Floyd of Brownfield; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family suggests donations to the Colton Lee Burran Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lone Star State Bank, 301 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX. or Brownfield First Baptist Church Youth Ministries.
Gorman Byrd
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Chapel services for Gorman Byrd, 75, of Brownfield were held Friday, July 6, in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Muleshoe with Rev. Bob Byrd of Clovis, N.M. and Brother Glenn Harlin of Springlake officiating. Burial was in Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Byrd died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Petersburg and was married to Juanita Caldwell in Norman, Okla. on Aug. 24, 1956.
Mr. Byrd was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. He had served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher in the First Baptist Church in Clovis. N.M.
He was a U.S. Army veteran with four years of service. He had farmed in and around Farwell. He attended Muleshoe High School and Wayland Baptist Univ. in Plainview.
He was much loved by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ethel Byrd, and one brother, Gerald Byrd.
Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife; two sons---Steven and his wife---Olivia of Albuquerque, N.M. and Neal of Brownfield; one brother---Bob and his wife---Joyce of Clovis, N.M. and one sister---Barbara Fudge of Tulia.
Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 4102 24th St. Suite 501, Lubbock, 79410.
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Chapel services for Gorman Byrd, 75, of Brownfield were held Friday, July 6, in Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Muleshoe with Rev. Bob Byrd of Clovis, N.M. and Brother Glenn Harlin of Springlake officiating. Burial was in Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Byrd died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Petersburg and was married to Juanita Caldwell in Norman, Okla. on Aug. 24, 1956.
Mr. Byrd was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. He had served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher in the First Baptist Church in Clovis. N.M.
He was a U.S. Army veteran with four years of service. He had farmed in and around Farwell. He attended Muleshoe High School and Wayland Baptist Univ. in Plainview.
He was much loved by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ethel Byrd, and one brother, Gerald Byrd.
Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife; two sons---Steven and his wife---Olivia of Albuquerque, N.M. and Neal of Brownfield; one brother---Bob and his wife---Joyce of Clovis, N.M. and one sister---Barbara Fudge of Tulia.
Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 4102 24th St. Suite 501, Lubbock, 79410.
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Conrad Wayne Cabe
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Services for Conrad Wayne Cabe, 72, of Meadow were held Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Derek McNamara and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Cabe died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Lubbock. He was born May 11, 1935, to Thomas Carl and Vida Lorene Cabe in Lynn County, in the Draw Community. He and his parents moved to Terry County in 1936. They lived in the Foster Community.
In 1938 he moved to the Tokio area for three years and then back to the Brownfield area. Conrad graduated from Wellman High School in 1953. He was one of the players on the first football team at Wellman High. He married Norma Dean Fore June 5, 1954, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death March 23, 2002. He then married Janelda Ann Carroll Pendergrass Dec. 30, 2003, in Lubbock.
Conrad worked in fuel delivery for Mason Oil Co., and then the United States Post Office for 13 years. He carried a city route and then was the Superintendent of Mail for 7 years. In 1980 he was appointed to the Postmaster position where he served 10 years. He also was in the construction business.
Mr. Cabe had been a member of Brownfield Church of Christ since 1954. He served as a deacon for over 40 years and taught Bible classes from preschool to adult. He also helped with the building and grounds for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Janelda, of Meadow; three daughters--Patti McGuire of Coppell, Sandy Meeks and her husband--Brian of San Angelo and Karla Hope and her husband--Richard of Lubbock.
He is also survived by six grandchildren--Jennifer McGuire, Kevin and Audrey Meeks, Jared, Landon and Ragan Hope and two brothers, Carl of Brownfield and Larry of Burley, Idaho.
Mr. Cabe is also survived by his extended family--Brent and Teresa Pendergrass and their children--Ty and Ally; Bret and Susan Pendergrass and their children--Whitney and Jay; Paul and Carol Hise and their children--Jordan and Jacey and Dennis and Jill Williamson and their children--Leslie and Alec.
Brownfield News
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Services for Conrad Wayne Cabe, 72, of Meadow were held Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Derek McNamara and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Cabe died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Lubbock. He was born May 11, 1935, to Thomas Carl and Vida Lorene Cabe in Lynn County, in the Draw Community. He and his parents moved to Terry County in 1936. They lived in the Foster Community.
In 1938 he moved to the Tokio area for three years and then back to the Brownfield area. Conrad graduated from Wellman High School in 1953. He was one of the players on the first football team at Wellman High. He married Norma Dean Fore June 5, 1954, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death March 23, 2002. He then married Janelda Ann Carroll Pendergrass Dec. 30, 2003, in Lubbock.
Conrad worked in fuel delivery for Mason Oil Co., and then the United States Post Office for 13 years. He carried a city route and then was the Superintendent of Mail for 7 years. In 1980 he was appointed to the Postmaster position where he served 10 years. He also was in the construction business.
Mr. Cabe had been a member of Brownfield Church of Christ since 1954. He served as a deacon for over 40 years and taught Bible classes from preschool to adult. He also helped with the building and grounds for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Janelda, of Meadow; three daughters--Patti McGuire of Coppell, Sandy Meeks and her husband--Brian of San Angelo and Karla Hope and her husband--Richard of Lubbock.
He is also survived by six grandchildren--Jennifer McGuire, Kevin and Audrey Meeks, Jared, Landon and Ragan Hope and two brothers, Carl of Brownfield and Larry of Burley, Idaho.
Mr. Cabe is also survived by his extended family--Brent and Teresa Pendergrass and their children--Ty and Ally; Bret and Susan Pendergrass and their children--Whitney and Jay; Paul and Carol Hise and their children--Jordan and Jacey and Dennis and Jill Williamson and their children--Leslie and Alec.
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Walter Creed Cabe
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Services for Walter Creed Cabe, 79, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation from 6 to 8pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Creed passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born November 6, 1931, to L. B. and Lorraine Cabe. He attended Wellman and Forrester Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Mildred Joan Flowers on April 16, 1961, in Meadow. Creed worked his whole life doing what he loved most, farming. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mildred of Brownfield; 2 sons, Robert Cabe and wife Angie and their children Forrest and Hunter of Wichita Falls and Gary Cabe and wife Katy and their children, Justin and wife Amanda, Kristen and Jason all of Brownfield; and a brother, Don Cabe, of Marion
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Services for Walter Creed Cabe, 79, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation from 6 to 8pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Creed passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born November 6, 1931, to L. B. and Lorraine Cabe. He attended Wellman and Forrester Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Mildred Joan Flowers on April 16, 1961, in Meadow. Creed worked his whole life doing what he loved most, farming. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mildred of Brownfield; 2 sons, Robert Cabe and wife Angie and their children Forrest and Hunter of Wichita Falls and Gary Cabe and wife Katy and their children, Justin and wife Amanda, Kristen and Jason all of Brownfield; and a brother, Don Cabe, of Marion
Alex Cabrera
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Graveside services for Alex Cabrera, 73, of Brownfield were held Friday, April 21, in the Brownfield Cemetery with Rev. Plutarco Garcia and Rev. Santos Gomez officiating.
Mr. Cabrera died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. He was born July 16, 1932, in Rosebud and was married to Sofia Guiterrez on Aug. 5, 1954. He was a U.S.Army veteran and was a member of Bautista Calvario Iglesia.
Mr. Cabrera is survived by his wife; three children: Raul Cabrera, Rene Cabrera and Ruth Espinoza, all of Brownfield; three brothers: Ben of Brownfield, Lucas of Arizona, and Joe, Jr., of Dallas.
He is also survived by eight sisters: Valentina Gomez of Fort Worth, Hope Morales of California, Esther Aranda of Dallas, Elidia Santos of Pennsylvania, Frances Perez of Amarillo and Clara DeLaO, Isabel Contreras and Luisa Perez, all of Brownfield.
Pallbearers were Adam Eleazar Lara, Angelica Cabrera, Elisa Cabrera, Emilio Cabrera, Ed Espinoza and Juan Rodriguez.
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Graveside services for Alex Cabrera, 73, of Brownfield were held Friday, April 21, in the Brownfield Cemetery with Rev. Plutarco Garcia and Rev. Santos Gomez officiating.
Mr. Cabrera died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. He was born July 16, 1932, in Rosebud and was married to Sofia Guiterrez on Aug. 5, 1954. He was a U.S.Army veteran and was a member of Bautista Calvario Iglesia.
Mr. Cabrera is survived by his wife; three children: Raul Cabrera, Rene Cabrera and Ruth Espinoza, all of Brownfield; three brothers: Ben of Brownfield, Lucas of Arizona, and Joe, Jr., of Dallas.
He is also survived by eight sisters: Valentina Gomez of Fort Worth, Hope Morales of California, Esther Aranda of Dallas, Elidia Santos of Pennsylvania, Frances Perez of Amarillo and Clara DeLaO, Isabel Contreras and Luisa Perez, all of Brownfield.
Pallbearers were Adam Eleazar Lara, Angelica Cabrera, Elisa Cabrera, Emilio Cabrera, Ed Espinoza and Juan Rodriguez.
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Isabel Cabrera
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Services for Isabel Cabrera, 97, of Brownfield will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2006, at Primera Iglesia Bautista with Pastor Plutarco Garcia officiating. Interment will be in Brownfield Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Isabel died Thursday, February 23, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born Nov-ember 5, 1908, to the late Belgrabre and Clara Sepeda. She married Jose Cabrera in Goliad, TX., in November 1930 and owned and operated El Cinco de Mayo Restaurant in Brownfield. She moved to Hereford where she was a resident for 40 years before returning to Brownfield. She was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista and was preceded in death by her husband, Jose, a son, David, and 2 daughters, Aseneth and Noemi.
Isabel is survived by 4 sons: Belgrabe "Ben" and his wife, Lupe; Eleazar "Alex" and his wife, Sofia, all of Brownfield; Joe, Jr., of Dallas; and Lucas and his wife, Carol, of Temple, AZ; 8 daughters: Valentina Gomez of Ft. Worth, TX; Luisa Perez, Clara DeLaO and Isabel and her husband, Cipriano Contreras, all of Brownfield; Elidia and her husband Expedito Santos of Lancaster, PA; Hope and husband, Enrique Moralez of Etiwanda, CA; Esther and husband, Hector Aranda, of Dallas; and Frances and husband, Jose Cabrera-Perez, of Amarillo, TX; 45 Grandchildren, 57 Great- Grandchildren 35 Great-Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers: Esequiel and Juan Sepeda, of Greely, CO; and a sister, Margaret Martinez, of Post, TX. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Primera Iglesia Bautista Church of Brownfield.
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Services for Isabel Cabrera, 97, of Brownfield will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2006, at Primera Iglesia Bautista with Pastor Plutarco Garcia officiating. Interment will be in Brownfield Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Isabel died Thursday, February 23, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born Nov-ember 5, 1908, to the late Belgrabre and Clara Sepeda. She married Jose Cabrera in Goliad, TX., in November 1930 and owned and operated El Cinco de Mayo Restaurant in Brownfield. She moved to Hereford where she was a resident for 40 years before returning to Brownfield. She was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista and was preceded in death by her husband, Jose, a son, David, and 2 daughters, Aseneth and Noemi.
Isabel is survived by 4 sons: Belgrabe "Ben" and his wife, Lupe; Eleazar "Alex" and his wife, Sofia, all of Brownfield; Joe, Jr., of Dallas; and Lucas and his wife, Carol, of Temple, AZ; 8 daughters: Valentina Gomez of Ft. Worth, TX; Luisa Perez, Clara DeLaO and Isabel and her husband, Cipriano Contreras, all of Brownfield; Elidia and her husband Expedito Santos of Lancaster, PA; Hope and husband, Enrique Moralez of Etiwanda, CA; Esther and husband, Hector Aranda, of Dallas; and Frances and husband, Jose Cabrera-Perez, of Amarillo, TX; 45 Grandchildren, 57 Great- Grandchildren 35 Great-Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers: Esequiel and Juan Sepeda, of Greely, CO; and a sister, Margaret Martinez, of Post, TX. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Primera Iglesia Bautista Church of Brownfield.
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Gary James "Uncle Bud" Campbell
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Services for Gary James "Uncle Bud" Campbell, 64, of Brownfield were held Friday, Oct. 26, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Derek McNamara officiating. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery in Borger.
Mr. Campbell passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Borger to James Marvin and Pauline Elvira Campbell. He attended White Deer Schools. He moved to Brownfield in 1988.
He was preceded in death by a great grandson. He is survived by a son--James Bryan Campbell and his wife Michelle of Haskell, Okla. and one daughter--Cindy Campbell and her Husband Larry of Amarillo.
Mr. Campbell is also survived by five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis "Coach" Campbell and his wife--Patsy of Brownfield and nieces and nephew--C.J. Campbell of Lubbock, Sara Hays of Lubbock and Amy Paiva of Brownfield.
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Services for Gary James "Uncle Bud" Campbell, 64, of Brownfield were held Friday, Oct. 26, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Derek McNamara officiating. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery in Borger.
Mr. Campbell passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Borger to James Marvin and Pauline Elvira Campbell. He attended White Deer Schools. He moved to Brownfield in 1988.
He was preceded in death by a great grandson. He is survived by a son--James Bryan Campbell and his wife Michelle of Haskell, Okla. and one daughter--Cindy Campbell and her Husband Larry of Amarillo.
Mr. Campbell is also survived by five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis "Coach" Campbell and his wife--Patsy of Brownfield and nieces and nephew--C.J. Campbell of Lubbock, Sara Hays of Lubbock and Amy Paiva of Brownfield.
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Filiberto Rangel Campos
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Filiberto Rangel Campos, 52, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Terry County. A rosary was prayed Sunday, Dec. 30, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Seagraves. The Funeral Mass was held Monday, Dec. 31, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Seagraves. Father Hugh Thekkel officiated. Burial was in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.
Mr. Campos was born on Aug. 22, 1955, in Mexico to Jose and Adela Campos. He moved to Seagraves six years ago. On February 14, 2002, he was married to Socorro Moreno in Seagraves.
Mr. Campos is survived by his wife--Socorro of the home; his mother--Adela Campos of Mexico; one son--Roberto Campos Lozano and three daughters--Yvette Guadalupe Campos Lozano, Perla Campos Lozano and Yolanda Campos Lozano. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, seven brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his father.
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Filiberto Rangel Campos, 52, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Terry County. A rosary was prayed Sunday, Dec. 30, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Seagraves. The Funeral Mass was held Monday, Dec. 31, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Seagraves. Father Hugh Thekkel officiated. Burial was in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves.
Mr. Campos was born on Aug. 22, 1955, in Mexico to Jose and Adela Campos. He moved to Seagraves six years ago. On February 14, 2002, he was married to Socorro Moreno in Seagraves.
Mr. Campos is survived by his wife--Socorro of the home; his mother--Adela Campos of Mexico; one son--Roberto Campos Lozano and three daughters--Yvette Guadalupe Campos Lozano, Perla Campos Lozano and Yolanda Campos Lozano. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, seven brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his father.
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Baldo S. Cano
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Baldo S. Cano, 72, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held 2:00 P.M., Sat., Nov. 4, in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Cano was born July 11, 1934 to Jesse and Ernestina Cano in Karnes City. He attended school in Karnes City then moved to Brownfield in 1946. On August 2, 1954, he married Maria Ortiz in Victoria.
Mr. Baldo is survived by his wife, Maria, of the home; one Son---Randal of Brownfield; two Daughters: Rosalinda Cano and Dalia Cano, both of Lubbock; one Brother: Claudio M. Cano of Lubbock and one Sister: Julia Pena of Brownfield; seven Grandchildren and six Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
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Baldo S. Cano, 72, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held 2:00 P.M., Sat., Nov. 4, in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Cano was born July 11, 1934 to Jesse and Ernestina Cano in Karnes City. He attended school in Karnes City then moved to Brownfield in 1946. On August 2, 1954, he married Maria Ortiz in Victoria.
Mr. Baldo is survived by his wife, Maria, of the home; one Son---Randal of Brownfield; two Daughters: Rosalinda Cano and Dalia Cano, both of Lubbock; one Brother: Claudio M. Cano of Lubbock and one Sister: Julia Pena of Brownfield; seven Grandchildren and six Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
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Donald Ray Cargill
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Services for Donald Ray Cargill, 70, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in the Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Rev. Jack Matlock officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. He died Sunday, April 9, in Brownfield.
Mr. Cargill was born April 3, 1936, in Terry County and was married to Earlene Cargill in July 1959. He was a U.S.Marine Corps and National Guard veteran and was employed by Amoco Oil Co. for 22 years. He was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God.
Mr. Cargill is survived by his wife, Earlene, of Brownfield; two daughters: Rheanne Cargill and Stephanie Moore and her husband, Neal, all of Lubbock; one son, Cliff and his wife, Kim, of Cleveland, Tenn.; one brother, Thomas, of Brownfield and five grandchildren: Brandon, Kayla, Christopher, Nathaniel and Shekinah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Floys Cargill; one brother, Darwin Cargill and one sister, Verna Deason.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk Ave., Lubbock, 79416.
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Services for Donald Ray Cargill, 70, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in the Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Rev. Jack Matlock officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. He died Sunday, April 9, in Brownfield.
Mr. Cargill was born April 3, 1936, in Terry County and was married to Earlene Cargill in July 1959. He was a U.S.Marine Corps and National Guard veteran and was employed by Amoco Oil Co. for 22 years. He was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God.
Mr. Cargill is survived by his wife, Earlene, of Brownfield; two daughters: Rheanne Cargill and Stephanie Moore and her husband, Neal, all of Lubbock; one son, Cliff and his wife, Kim, of Cleveland, Tenn.; one brother, Thomas, of Brownfield and five grandchildren: Brandon, Kayla, Christopher, Nathaniel and Shekinah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Floys Cargill; one brother, Darwin Cargill and one sister, Verna Deason.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk Ave., Lubbock, 79416.
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Earlene Cargill
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Services for Earlene Cargill, 68, of Brownfield will be 2 pm Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Rev. Ken Horn officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Earlene went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1938 to Earl and Nona Cornett.
She was a life long resident of Brownfield. She graduated from Union High School and attended Lubbock Business College where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She spent 40 years working as an LVN. She married Ray Cargill in July of 1959 in Union. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2006. Earlene lived her daily life for the Lord and now she is dancing in heaven. She was a loving wife, mother, nane and friend to so many. She will be missed dearly. Her hobbies were arts, crafts, cooking and sharing her life with others. She was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God in Brownfield. Earlene is also preceded in death by her beloved parents.
She is survived by two daughters, Rheanne Cargill of Lubbock, and Stephanie Moore and her husband, Neal, of Lubbock; a son, Cliff Cargill and his wife Kim, of Cleveland, TN; five grandchildren, Brandon, Kayla, Christopher, Nathaniel, and Shekinah; two sisters, Betty Hinson of Brownfield and Genell Ward of Ropesville; a brother, Royce Cornett, of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk, Lubbock, TX 79416. The family will receive visitors at Brownfield Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon from 3-5 pm.
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Services for Earlene Cargill, 68, of Brownfield will be 2 pm Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Rev. Ken Horn officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Earlene went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1938 to Earl and Nona Cornett.
She was a life long resident of Brownfield. She graduated from Union High School and attended Lubbock Business College where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She spent 40 years working as an LVN. She married Ray Cargill in July of 1959 in Union. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2006. Earlene lived her daily life for the Lord and now she is dancing in heaven. She was a loving wife, mother, nane and friend to so many. She will be missed dearly. Her hobbies were arts, crafts, cooking and sharing her life with others. She was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God in Brownfield. Earlene is also preceded in death by her beloved parents.
She is survived by two daughters, Rheanne Cargill of Lubbock, and Stephanie Moore and her husband, Neal, of Lubbock; a son, Cliff Cargill and his wife Kim, of Cleveland, TN; five grandchildren, Brandon, Kayla, Christopher, Nathaniel, and Shekinah; two sisters, Betty Hinson of Brownfield and Genell Ward of Ropesville; a brother, Royce Cornett, of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk, Lubbock, TX 79416. The family will receive visitors at Brownfield Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon from 3-5 pm.
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LaQuita G. Cargill
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Services for LaQuita G. Cargill, 78, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hamilton and Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
LaQuita passed away October 6, 2010, in Lubbock. She was born November 19, 1931, in Scurry County to James Thomas and Velma Alice Wilson and graduated from Union High School in Terry County in 1949. She was a Baptist.
LaQuita married Darwin Leon Cargill on October 16, 1954, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Kim Cargill Dosher and Teresa McHan; a brother, Levi Wilson; and a sister, Earlene Wilson Maddox.
LaQuita is survived by three grandchildren, Roy McCalib, Jr. and wife Brandi of Lubbock, Haley Dosher of Lubbock and Jennifer Halpain and husband David of Amarillo; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Laurence Wilson and wife Flo of Brownfield and Lloyd Wilson and wife Ann of Cross Plains; a sister, Lois Harvell of Andrews; several nieces and nephews.
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Services for LaQuita G. Cargill, 78, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hamilton and Rev. Jon Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
LaQuita passed away October 6, 2010, in Lubbock. She was born November 19, 1931, in Scurry County to James Thomas and Velma Alice Wilson and graduated from Union High School in Terry County in 1949. She was a Baptist.
LaQuita married Darwin Leon Cargill on October 16, 1954, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Kim Cargill Dosher and Teresa McHan; a brother, Levi Wilson; and a sister, Earlene Wilson Maddox.
LaQuita is survived by three grandchildren, Roy McCalib, Jr. and wife Brandi of Lubbock, Haley Dosher of Lubbock and Jennifer Halpain and husband David of Amarillo; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Laurence Wilson and wife Flo of Brownfield and Lloyd Wilson and wife Ann of Cross Plains; a sister, Lois Harvell of Andrews; several nieces and nephews.
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Thelma Imogene Carmichael
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Thelma Imogene Carmichael, 89, of Brownfield passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, in Brownfield.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Eddie McHugh and Bro. John Fields officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Thelma was born April 4, 1920, in Yuma, Ariz., to Gus and Sallie Pollard. She was raised in Union, TX., and she graduated from high school there in 1938. She moved to Long Beach, Calif., where she worked for the telephone company. It was there that she married John Woodrow Carmichael on February 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her son, John W. Carmichael, Jr., in 1985 and two brothers. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and of the Senior Citizens Bridge Club.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Adair and her husband David, of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Greg Adair and his wife Jennifer of Brownfield, Patrick Adair and his wife Jennifer of Shallowater and Lori Orlando and her husband Mario of Milwaukee, Wis.; six great-grandchildren, Hannah and Jessa Adair of Brownfield, Garrett and Kate Adair of Shallowater and Bella and MaeLynn Orlando of Milwaukee, Wis.
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Thelma Imogene Carmichael, 89, of Brownfield passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, in Brownfield.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Eddie McHugh and Bro. John Fields officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Thelma was born April 4, 1920, in Yuma, Ariz., to Gus and Sallie Pollard. She was raised in Union, TX., and she graduated from high school there in 1938. She moved to Long Beach, Calif., where she worked for the telephone company. It was there that she married John Woodrow Carmichael on February 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her son, John W. Carmichael, Jr., in 1985 and two brothers. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and of the Senior Citizens Bridge Club.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Adair and her husband David, of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Greg Adair and his wife Jennifer of Brownfield, Patrick Adair and his wife Jennifer of Shallowater and Lori Orlando and her husband Mario of Milwaukee, Wis.; six great-grandchildren, Hannah and Jessa Adair of Brownfield, Garrett and Kate Adair of Shallowater and Bella and MaeLynn Orlando of Milwaukee, Wis.
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Bernabe "Barney" Carmona
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Bernabe "Barney" Carmona, age 60 passed from this life to be with his savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, in Lubbock.
Funeral Services for Mr. Carmona will be held Friday, December 31, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at Templo Sinai in Brownfield with Rev. Raul Gutierrez officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery.
Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Barney was born June 11, 1950, to Raphael and Maria De Jesus Carmona in Cerano, Guanajuato Mexico. He moved to Brownfield in 1972 where he worked and met his wife, Belia Alvarado, whom he married on February 27, 1982.
Barney is remembered as being a very hard worker and loved to sing and play music. He had a heart of gold and was known by his daughter as being the "Triple C" dad. Cool, Calm, Collected. Friends say he always helped anyone and was a real asset to the community with all his hard work. He had a very sweet spirit and loved the lord.
Those left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Belia Carmona of the home; Mother: Maria De Jesus Estrada of Mexico; 2 Sons: Edward and Daniel Carmona of Brownfield; 1 Daughter: Mary Jane Carmona of Brownfield; and his two grandchildren: Mason and Marli Lopez of Brownfield; 1 Brother: Fidel Carmona of Brownfield, 3 Sisters: Maria, Guadalupe, and Sylvia Carmona all of Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his father who passed away in 1997.
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Bernabe "Barney" Carmona, age 60 passed from this life to be with his savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, in Lubbock.
Funeral Services for Mr. Carmona will be held Friday, December 31, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at Templo Sinai in Brownfield with Rev. Raul Gutierrez officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery.
Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Barney was born June 11, 1950, to Raphael and Maria De Jesus Carmona in Cerano, Guanajuato Mexico. He moved to Brownfield in 1972 where he worked and met his wife, Belia Alvarado, whom he married on February 27, 1982.
Barney is remembered as being a very hard worker and loved to sing and play music. He had a heart of gold and was known by his daughter as being the "Triple C" dad. Cool, Calm, Collected. Friends say he always helped anyone and was a real asset to the community with all his hard work. He had a very sweet spirit and loved the lord.
Those left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Belia Carmona of the home; Mother: Maria De Jesus Estrada of Mexico; 2 Sons: Edward and Daniel Carmona of Brownfield; 1 Daughter: Mary Jane Carmona of Brownfield; and his two grandchildren: Mason and Marli Lopez of Brownfield; 1 Brother: Fidel Carmona of Brownfield, 3 Sisters: Maria, Guadalupe, and Sylvia Carmona all of Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his father who passed away in 1997.
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Mary Frances Carouth
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Services for Mary Frances Carouth, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2011, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mary passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born December 17, 1937, in Terry County to Ernest Richard Lee and Rebecca Ann Reid and married Earl Elwayne Carouth on June 5, 1957, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffery Carouth in 1978; and six brothers, Ernest Jr., Gerald, Doyle Wayne, James, Merrel and Lovell.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Carouth of Brownfield; four sons, Ricky Carouth and wife Sandra of Mesquite, Earl Carouth Jr. and wife Chris of Corpus Christi, David Carouth of California and Donnie Carouth and wife Rebecca of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Lee and wife Janell of Aurora, Colo., and Gene Lee of Lovington, N.M.
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Services for Mary Frances Carouth, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2011, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mary passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born December 17, 1937, in Terry County to Ernest Richard Lee and Rebecca Ann Reid and married Earl Elwayne Carouth on June 5, 1957, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffery Carouth in 1978; and six brothers, Ernest Jr., Gerald, Doyle Wayne, James, Merrel and Lovell.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Carouth of Brownfield; four sons, Ricky Carouth and wife Sandra of Mesquite, Earl Carouth Jr. and wife Chris of Corpus Christi, David Carouth of California and Donnie Carouth and wife Rebecca of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Lee and wife Janell of Aurora, Colo., and Gene Lee of Lovington, N.M.
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Melvin Carroll
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Graveside services for Melvin Carroll of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Melvin passed away January 12, 200, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1931, to L.P. and Eva Carroll in a small two room home out on the farm and graduated from Meadow High School in 1950. Melvin was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a life-long farmer in and around the Brownfield and Meadow area. He married Faye Allen on Jan. 31, 1959, in Meadow. Together they raised two children.
Melvin is survived by his wife Faye; a daughter, Jeanette Redwine and her husband Jackie of San Angelo; a son, Jerry Carroll and his wife Leslie of Brownfield; a sister, Ollie Ellen Moore of West Plains, Mo.; his grandchildren, Patrick Carroll of Post, Stacie Redwine of San Angelo and Sharlon Walton of Brownfield; great grandkids, Kevin, Christian, Ethan, Seth, Jayden, Cheyanne and Willie Daniel. Melvin so enjoyed all of his grand and great-grandkids. He took great pleasure in talking, playing and teasing with all of them.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Brownfield Senior Center or one's favorite charity.
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Graveside services for Melvin Carroll of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Melvin passed away January 12, 200, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1931, to L.P. and Eva Carroll in a small two room home out on the farm and graduated from Meadow High School in 1950. Melvin was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a life-long farmer in and around the Brownfield and Meadow area. He married Faye Allen on Jan. 31, 1959, in Meadow. Together they raised two children.
Melvin is survived by his wife Faye; a daughter, Jeanette Redwine and her husband Jackie of San Angelo; a son, Jerry Carroll and his wife Leslie of Brownfield; a sister, Ollie Ellen Moore of West Plains, Mo.; his grandchildren, Patrick Carroll of Post, Stacie Redwine of San Angelo and Sharlon Walton of Brownfield; great grandkids, Kevin, Christian, Ethan, Seth, Jayden, Cheyanne and Willie Daniel. Melvin so enjoyed all of his grand and great-grandkids. He took great pleasure in talking, playing and teasing with all of them.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Brownfield Senior Center or one's favorite charity.
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Ruby George Casebeer
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Services for Ruby George Casebeer, 81, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Calvary Baptist Church with Steve Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Nevels Cemetery in Tahoka under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ruby died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born July 18, 1926, in Hobart, Okla., to Arlie and Belle Romines and moved to Brownfield in 1953. She was a waitress at the Village Grill, Plaza and Green Hut restaurants.
She then attended South Plains College where she received an Associate's Degree in Library Science and was the librarian at Colonial Heights Elementary School for 26 years, retiring in 1984.
Ruby married Clarence Casebeer, July 12, 1997, in Odessa. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she set up the Library. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association and former member of the Extension Homemakers Club.
Mrs. Casebeer is survived by her husband, Clarence Casebeer of Brownfield; four daughters--Diann Hunter and her husband--Darell of McAllester, Okla., Paula Crabtree-Lancaster and her husband--Ronnie of Brownfield, Sharon Ray and her husband--Fred of Odessa and Rachele George of Brownfield and one son--Robert George of Big Spring.
She is also survived by five sisters--Peggy Spaugh of Lubbock, Thelma Raindl of Tahoka, Lou Meador of Washington, Lois Sellers of Midland, and Judy Moore of California. And is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; three step children--Eddie Casebeer and his wife--Ann of Colorado City, Carla Hansen and her husband-- Rick of Kismet, Kan. and Dolores Luera and her husband--Joel of Ft. Stockton. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
The Family will have visitation at Brownfield Funeral Home from 2-4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 27. They suggest memorials to Calvary Baptist Church Library or Building Fund.
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Services for Ruby George Casebeer, 81, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Calvary Baptist Church with Steve Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Nevels Cemetery in Tahoka under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ruby died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born July 18, 1926, in Hobart, Okla., to Arlie and Belle Romines and moved to Brownfield in 1953. She was a waitress at the Village Grill, Plaza and Green Hut restaurants.
She then attended South Plains College where she received an Associate's Degree in Library Science and was the librarian at Colonial Heights Elementary School for 26 years, retiring in 1984.
Ruby married Clarence Casebeer, July 12, 1997, in Odessa. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she set up the Library. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association and former member of the Extension Homemakers Club.
Mrs. Casebeer is survived by her husband, Clarence Casebeer of Brownfield; four daughters--Diann Hunter and her husband--Darell of McAllester, Okla., Paula Crabtree-Lancaster and her husband--Ronnie of Brownfield, Sharon Ray and her husband--Fred of Odessa and Rachele George of Brownfield and one son--Robert George of Big Spring.
She is also survived by five sisters--Peggy Spaugh of Lubbock, Thelma Raindl of Tahoka, Lou Meador of Washington, Lois Sellers of Midland, and Judy Moore of California. And is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; three step children--Eddie Casebeer and his wife--Ann of Colorado City, Carla Hansen and her husband-- Rick of Kismet, Kan. and Dolores Luera and her husband--Joel of Ft. Stockton. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
The Family will have visitation at Brownfield Funeral Home from 2-4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 27. They suggest memorials to Calvary Baptist Church Library or Building Fund.
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Jesusa Castro
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Services for Jesusa Castro, 77, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Primera Iglesia Bautista with Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating.
Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Jesusa was in state from 2-8 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jesusa passed away Thursday, September 16. She was born in Big Foot, Texas on January 1, 1933, to Estanislado Riojas and Manuela Munoz and moved to Brownfield in the early 1950s. She married Conrado Castro December 6, 1949, in Levelland.
She was preceded in death by a son, Elizar Castro.
Jesusa is survived by her husband, Conrado of Brownfield; and five children, Demetrio Castro and wife Lupe, Josie C. Quintanilla, Jo Ann Curiel and husband Sonny, Rachel Franco and husband David and David Castro and wife Vickie, all of Brownfield. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren
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Services for Jesusa Castro, 77, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Primera Iglesia Bautista with Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating.
Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Jesusa was in state from 2-8 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jesusa passed away Thursday, September 16. She was born in Big Foot, Texas on January 1, 1933, to Estanislado Riojas and Manuela Munoz and moved to Brownfield in the early 1950s. She married Conrado Castro December 6, 1949, in Levelland.
She was preceded in death by a son, Elizar Castro.
Jesusa is survived by her husband, Conrado of Brownfield; and five children, Demetrio Castro and wife Lupe, Josie C. Quintanilla, Jo Ann Curiel and husband Sonny, Rachel Franco and husband David and David Castro and wife Vickie, all of Brownfield. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren
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Charlie Douglas Caswell
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Services for Charlie Douglas Caswell, 94, of Meadow will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Ken McClung officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charlie was born September 23, 1917, to Charlie Douglas and Bessie Mae (Walls) Caswell in Sunset. Charlie married his wife of 64 years, Rowena Clemmer, on April 18, 1948, in Meadow. He loved the Lord, his church, family, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charlie served in the South Pacific in World War II. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Meadow First Baptist for many years. Charlie also farmed until he was 92.
He is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Caswell, his parents, six brothers and three sisters.
Those left to mourn his loss are his wife, Rowena Caswell, of Meadow; two sons, Steve Caswell of Meadow, Daniel Caswell and wife Tina of Lubbock; daughter, Linda Barron and husband, Owen, of Lamesa; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Auvanell Parrish; and four brothers, Cletus, Olan, Norman and Neil Caswell.
Charlie's favorite charities were Meadow First Baptist Church, Children's home of Lubbock and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Services for Charlie Douglas Caswell, 94, of Meadow will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Ken McClung officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charlie was born September 23, 1917, to Charlie Douglas and Bessie Mae (Walls) Caswell in Sunset. Charlie married his wife of 64 years, Rowena Clemmer, on April 18, 1948, in Meadow. He loved the Lord, his church, family, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charlie served in the South Pacific in World War II. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Meadow First Baptist for many years. Charlie also farmed until he was 92.
He is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Caswell, his parents, six brothers and three sisters.
Those left to mourn his loss are his wife, Rowena Caswell, of Meadow; two sons, Steve Caswell of Meadow, Daniel Caswell and wife Tina of Lubbock; daughter, Linda Barron and husband, Owen, of Lamesa; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Auvanell Parrish; and four brothers, Cletus, Olan, Norman and Neil Caswell.
Charlie's favorite charities were Meadow First Baptist Church, Children's home of Lubbock and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Diana Lee "Dana" Caswell
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Services for Diana Lee "Dana" Caswell, 57, of Meadow will be held 2pm, Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dana Caswell passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her home in Meadow. She was born on July 11, 1954, in Denver, CO. Dana married Dennis Paul Caswell on January 2, 1985, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Meadow First Baptist Church. Dana is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Caswell.
Dana is survived by her son Ben Coffer and wife Shayla of Lubbock; daughter, Jacqui Garvin and husband Bryan of Midland; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlin George, Amity George, Riley Coffer, Carson Coffer; mother, Boots Holland; mother-in- law, Rowena Caswell; several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
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Services for Diana Lee "Dana" Caswell, 57, of Meadow will be held 2pm, Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dana Caswell passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her home in Meadow. She was born on July 11, 1954, in Denver, CO. Dana married Dennis Paul Caswell on January 2, 1985, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Meadow First Baptist Church. Dana is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Caswell.
Dana is survived by her son Ben Coffer and wife Shayla of Lubbock; daughter, Jacqui Garvin and husband Bryan of Midland; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlin George, Amity George, Riley Coffer, Carson Coffer; mother, Boots Holland; mother-in- law, Rowena Caswell; several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
Dorothy J. Caswell
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Graveside services for Dorothy J. Caswell of Meadow will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Meadow Cemetery with Bob DuPont and Bob Reynolds officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 at the Meadow Church of Christ under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The funeral home will be open from 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday. Family visitation will be from 3 - 4 p.m.
Dorothy passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born June 5, 1930 in Lubbock, Texas to Verna G. and Lucille Lee Decker. She attended Meadow Schools. Dorothy married Norman Caswell on November 5, 1946, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Meadow Art Association and Meadow Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by a son, Barry Norman Caswell on October 13, 1981. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Norman of Meadow;2 sons, Monty Dale Caswell and wife Anna Jean of Shallowater, Lanny Bryan Caswell of Meadow; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Darlene Mitchell of El Paso.
The family wishes to send special thanks to the staff at Brownfield Rehab and Care Center.
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Graveside services for Dorothy J. Caswell of Meadow will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Meadow Cemetery with Bob DuPont and Bob Reynolds officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 at the Meadow Church of Christ under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The funeral home will be open from 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday. Family visitation will be from 3 - 4 p.m.
Dorothy passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born June 5, 1930 in Lubbock, Texas to Verna G. and Lucille Lee Decker. She attended Meadow Schools. Dorothy married Norman Caswell on November 5, 1946, in Brownfield. She was a member of the Meadow Art Association and Meadow Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by a son, Barry Norman Caswell on October 13, 1981. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Norman of Meadow;2 sons, Monty Dale Caswell and wife Anna Jean of Shallowater, Lanny Bryan Caswell of Meadow; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Darlene Mitchell of El Paso.
The family wishes to send special thanks to the staff at Brownfield Rehab and Care Center.
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Gerald Duane Caswell
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Services for Gerald Duane Caswell, 56, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating.
Mr. Caswell died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1950, in Lubbock and was married to Tere Brungardt on Dec. 8, 1972, in Denver, Colo.
Mr. Caswell graduated from Meadow High School in 1969 and from Colorado State Univ. in 1973 with a B.S. Degree in Agricultural Economics. He was a member of numerous civic and agricultural boards. He was a past president of the Brownfield School Board, Plains Cotton Growers and the Brownfield Co-op Station.
Mr. Caswell was a member and deacon of the Brownfield First Baptist Church. He had farmed and ranched in Terry and Yoakum counties his entire life.
He is survived by his wife; one son---Eric and his wife---Kathryn of Brownfield and by three daughters---Amanda Haire and her husband---Gregg of Lubbock; Kylie Morin and her husband---Jerome of Brownfield and Alyson Caswell of Lubbock.
Mr. Caswell is also survived by three sisters---Roni Taylor and her husband---Steve and Shirla Bayer and her husband---Alan all of Meadow and Laura Mackey and her husband---Philip of Brownfield.
He is also survived by his parents---Olane and LaDoyce Caswell of Brownfield and by seven grandchildren---Chase, Kelsey, Natalie, Alec, Ryland, Boston, and Lexi.
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Services for Gerald Duane Caswell, 56, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating.
Mr. Caswell died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1950, in Lubbock and was married to Tere Brungardt on Dec. 8, 1972, in Denver, Colo.
Mr. Caswell graduated from Meadow High School in 1969 and from Colorado State Univ. in 1973 with a B.S. Degree in Agricultural Economics. He was a member of numerous civic and agricultural boards. He was a past president of the Brownfield School Board, Plains Cotton Growers and the Brownfield Co-op Station.
Mr. Caswell was a member and deacon of the Brownfield First Baptist Church. He had farmed and ranched in Terry and Yoakum counties his entire life.
He is survived by his wife; one son---Eric and his wife---Kathryn of Brownfield and by three daughters---Amanda Haire and her husband---Gregg of Lubbock; Kylie Morin and her husband---Jerome of Brownfield and Alyson Caswell of Lubbock.
Mr. Caswell is also survived by three sisters---Roni Taylor and her husband---Steve and Shirla Bayer and her husband---Alan all of Meadow and Laura Mackey and her husband---Philip of Brownfield.
He is also survived by his parents---Olane and LaDoyce Caswell of Brownfield and by seven grandchildren---Chase, Kelsey, Natalie, Alec, Ryland, Boston, and Lexi.
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LaVern Caswell
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Services for LaVerne Caswell, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2008, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating and Rev. Ken McClung assisting. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
LaVerne passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born March 15, 1923, in Hollis, OK to B. F. and Pearl Sanford. She graduated from High School in Hollis, OK in 1941. She then attended College in Stillwater, OK. She married Odis Odell Caswell, June 9, 1944, in Altus, OK. They then moved to Terry County and farmed in the Meadow area. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1987. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Ford and two grandsons, Brad and Shannon Caswell; two brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Caswell and his wife Lynda of Meadow; a granddaughter, Becky Scott and her husband Ian of Roanoke, TX; six great grandchildren, Kendra Gail of Albuquerque, McKenzee Caswell of Idalou, Carlee Caswell of Idalou, Kolt Caswell of Idalou, Aaron Scott and Rece Scott of Roanoke; a brother Bob Sanford and his wife Rosie of Ft. Worth; many nieces and nephews.
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Services for LaVerne Caswell, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2008, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating and Rev. Ken McClung assisting. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
LaVerne passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born March 15, 1923, in Hollis, OK to B. F. and Pearl Sanford. She graduated from High School in Hollis, OK in 1941. She then attended College in Stillwater, OK. She married Odis Odell Caswell, June 9, 1944, in Altus, OK. They then moved to Terry County and farmed in the Meadow area. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1987. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Ford and two grandsons, Brad and Shannon Caswell; two brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Caswell and his wife Lynda of Meadow; a granddaughter, Becky Scott and her husband Ian of Roanoke, TX; six great grandchildren, Kendra Gail of Albuquerque, McKenzee Caswell of Idalou, Carlee Caswell of Idalou, Kolt Caswell of Idalou, Aaron Scott and Rece Scott of Roanoke; a brother Bob Sanford and his wife Rosie of Ft. Worth; many nieces and nephews.
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Orvil Keith Cato
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Services for Orvil Keith Cato, 80, of Meadow were held Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial was in Meadow Cemetery.
Mr. Cato was born on Aug. 21, 1927, to Charles Henry and Virgie Sue Lockett Cato at their home in Lockett. He went to South Lockett School and graduated in 1946.
On June 2, 1946, he married Zelda Maxine Lemon in Elliott. They moved from Lockett to Meadow in 1954. Mr. Cato was a farmer.
The Cato family was honored in 1985 by The Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce with the "Outstanding Farm Family" award. Keith later served as director on the Soil Conservation Board for 12 years.
Mr. Cato has been a member of Meadow First Baptist Church for 54 years, since he and Maxine joined in 1954. He served several years as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and for 25 years he has been General Secretary. He worked several years with the Youth Group at the church.
He is a charter member of the Meadow Museum Board, presently serving as Co-President.
Mr. Cato is survived by his wife--Maxine and two sons--Roy Keith and his wife--Jude of Meadow and Kerry Don and his wife--Pay of Temecula, Calif. and by one daughter--Cheryl Adele Henry and her husband--Rich of Huntsville. He is also survived by one brother--Glenn of Vernon and two sisters--Ruth Grant and Helen Rogers, both of Wichita Falls. He is survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Meadow First Baptist Church Bldg. Fund or the Meadow Museum.
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Services for Orvil Keith Cato, 80, of Meadow were held Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial was in Meadow Cemetery.
Mr. Cato was born on Aug. 21, 1927, to Charles Henry and Virgie Sue Lockett Cato at their home in Lockett. He went to South Lockett School and graduated in 1946.
On June 2, 1946, he married Zelda Maxine Lemon in Elliott. They moved from Lockett to Meadow in 1954. Mr. Cato was a farmer.
The Cato family was honored in 1985 by The Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce with the "Outstanding Farm Family" award. Keith later served as director on the Soil Conservation Board for 12 years.
Mr. Cato has been a member of Meadow First Baptist Church for 54 years, since he and Maxine joined in 1954. He served several years as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and for 25 years he has been General Secretary. He worked several years with the Youth Group at the church.
He is a charter member of the Meadow Museum Board, presently serving as Co-President.
Mr. Cato is survived by his wife--Maxine and two sons--Roy Keith and his wife--Jude of Meadow and Kerry Don and his wife--Pay of Temecula, Calif. and by one daughter--Cheryl Adele Henry and her husband--Rich of Huntsville. He is also survived by one brother--Glenn of Vernon and two sisters--Ruth Grant and Helen Rogers, both of Wichita Falls. He is survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Meadow First Baptist Church Bldg. Fund or the Meadow Museum.
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Jose G. Cepeda
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Jose G Cepeda, age 82, passed away from this life on Friday, December 23, 2011, in Brownfield at his residence.
Visitation for Mr. Cepeda was at 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011. A Rosary was held 6:30 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel. Services was 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Cepeda was born June 17, 1929, to Modesto and Catalina Cepeda in Mexico. He moved to Brownfield in 1960 and met the love of his life Elida Sanchez. They married in 1965 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1996.
Mr. Cepeda enjoyed making tortillas, climbing trees and watching boxing. He was a hard worker and very outspoken. He loved his grandchildren and he always put his family first. He taught his children good values and he was the glue that held the family together.
Those left to cherish his memories are 4 sons: Felipe Lopez of Brownfield, Johnny Lopez and wife Debbie of Plainview, Joe Cepeda and wife Elva of Amarillo, and Freddy Cepeda and wife Claudia of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 2 daughters: Rosa Lopez and husband Jacob Lopez and Griselda Cepeda and husband David Melendez all of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Alfredo Cepeda, Jesus Cepeda and Roberto Cepeda all of Mexico; and 4 Sisters: Cleotilda Cepeda, Maria Cepeda, Sara Cepeda and Catalina Cepeda all of Mexico. Also left to cherish his memories are 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 1 sister; 1 son: Antonio Cepeda; and 1 daughter: Lupe Cepeda.
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Jose G Cepeda, age 82, passed away from this life on Friday, December 23, 2011, in Brownfield at his residence.
Visitation for Mr. Cepeda was at 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011. A Rosary was held 6:30 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2011, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel. Services was 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Cepeda was born June 17, 1929, to Modesto and Catalina Cepeda in Mexico. He moved to Brownfield in 1960 and met the love of his life Elida Sanchez. They married in 1965 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1996.
Mr. Cepeda enjoyed making tortillas, climbing trees and watching boxing. He was a hard worker and very outspoken. He loved his grandchildren and he always put his family first. He taught his children good values and he was the glue that held the family together.
Those left to cherish his memories are 4 sons: Felipe Lopez of Brownfield, Johnny Lopez and wife Debbie of Plainview, Joe Cepeda and wife Elva of Amarillo, and Freddy Cepeda and wife Claudia of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 2 daughters: Rosa Lopez and husband Jacob Lopez and Griselda Cepeda and husband David Melendez all of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Alfredo Cepeda, Jesus Cepeda and Roberto Cepeda all of Mexico; and 4 Sisters: Cleotilda Cepeda, Maria Cepeda, Sara Cepeda and Catalina Cepeda all of Mexico. Also left to cherish his memories are 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 1 sister; 1 son: Antonio Cepeda; and 1 daughter: Lupe Cepeda.
Rebecca Cervantes
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Rebecca Cervantes, age 64, of Brownfield, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at her residence. Memorial services were held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday February 20, at Kingdom Hall in Brownfield.
Rebecca was born to Daniel and Terecina Gonzales in Grand Junction, Colorado on December 24, 1943. She married Frank Cervantes in Brownfield, Texas, on February 11, 1999. She has lived in Brownfield since 1955. Her greatest accomplishment in life is her children. She was a Jehovah Witness.
Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Frank of the home, 3 Sons: Daniel Leal and Chris Leal of Donalsonville, GA and Gabriel Cruz of Savannah, GA; 2 Daughters: Rebecca Leal and Joann Castro of Lubbock, TX; 4 Step- Daughters; Stella Escobedo, Carmenalinda Gomez, Irene Valencia of Brownfield, TX and Lora Ann Cervantes of Cactus, TX; 1 Brother: Omeimo Montanio of Brownfield and 1 Sister, Beatrice of Abilene,TX. She also leaves behind 27 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren; 13 Step-Grandchildren and 11 Step-Great-Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by 1 Daughter, Elizabeth Leon and 1 Granddaughter, Sheila Leal.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Joe Arrington Cancer Center, 4101 22nd Place, Lubbock, Texas 79410.
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Rebecca Cervantes, age 64, of Brownfield, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at her residence. Memorial services were held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday February 20, at Kingdom Hall in Brownfield.
Rebecca was born to Daniel and Terecina Gonzales in Grand Junction, Colorado on December 24, 1943. She married Frank Cervantes in Brownfield, Texas, on February 11, 1999. She has lived in Brownfield since 1955. Her greatest accomplishment in life is her children. She was a Jehovah Witness.
Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Frank of the home, 3 Sons: Daniel Leal and Chris Leal of Donalsonville, GA and Gabriel Cruz of Savannah, GA; 2 Daughters: Rebecca Leal and Joann Castro of Lubbock, TX; 4 Step- Daughters; Stella Escobedo, Carmenalinda Gomez, Irene Valencia of Brownfield, TX and Lora Ann Cervantes of Cactus, TX; 1 Brother: Omeimo Montanio of Brownfield and 1 Sister, Beatrice of Abilene,TX. She also leaves behind 27 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren; 13 Step-Grandchildren and 11 Step-Great-Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by 1 Daughter, Elizabeth Leon and 1 Granddaughter, Sheila Leal.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Joe Arrington Cancer Center, 4101 22nd Place, Lubbock, Texas 79410.
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Clover Matt Barton Chambers
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Clover Matt Barton Chambers, 88, of Brownfield passed lovingly into the arms of God on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at her home. Services were held Oct. 9 at First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clover was born on December 28, 1920, in Oklaunion, Texas to Thomas Matt and Ruth Johnson Barton. She attended schools in Union, graduating in 1936. She married Clevis Chambers on Dec. 19, 1939, in Terry County. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church.
Clover is survived by her husband, Clevis Chambers, of Brownfield; three sons, Buster Chambers and his wife Nancy of Morton, Jimmy Chambers and his wife Becky of Brownfield and Dr. Ron Chambers of Savoy, Illinois; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Johnnie McCutcheon of Brownfield and Toybell Herring of Seminole; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Those who welcomed her home are her parents; her brother, Elvoyd Barton; two sisters, Robbie Hulse and Wanda Smith and her great grandson Dylan Thomas.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Dylan Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank, 124 S. Main, Floydada, TX 79235.
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Clover Matt Barton Chambers, 88, of Brownfield passed lovingly into the arms of God on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at her home. Services were held Oct. 9 at First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Interment followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clover was born on December 28, 1920, in Oklaunion, Texas to Thomas Matt and Ruth Johnson Barton. She attended schools in Union, graduating in 1936. She married Clevis Chambers on Dec. 19, 1939, in Terry County. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church.
Clover is survived by her husband, Clevis Chambers, of Brownfield; three sons, Buster Chambers and his wife Nancy of Morton, Jimmy Chambers and his wife Becky of Brownfield and Dr. Ron Chambers of Savoy, Illinois; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Johnnie McCutcheon of Brownfield and Toybell Herring of Seminole; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Those who welcomed her home are her parents; her brother, Elvoyd Barton; two sisters, Robbie Hulse and Wanda Smith and her great grandson Dylan Thomas.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Dylan Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank, 124 S. Main, Floydada, TX 79235.
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James Clevis Chambers
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James Clevis Chambers, 93, of Brownfield passed into the arms of God on Sunday evening March 7, 2010, at his home.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clevis was born on February 2, 1917, in Rush Springs, Okla., to Mack and Ruby Chambers. He was the second of eight children. He and Clover Barton married on December 19, 1939. She preceded him to Heaven on October 7, 2009.
Clevis, at age 8, and his family first came to Terry County in 1925 to help harvest cotton. After a short time in California they returned to Brownfield in 1927 to live. He retired after 50 years of farming.
Clevis enjoyed blue grass and fiddle music. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Buster and wife Nancy of Morton, Jimmy and wife Becky of Brownfield and Dr. Ron Chambers of Savoy, Ill.; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a sister, Doris Gannon of Ft. Worth; two brothers, Carl Chambers and wife Bonnie of Odessa and Claude Chambers and wife June of Austin; numerous nieces and nephews; very special caregivers, Bryan and Gloria Chambers.
Special thanks to Dr. Roy Kendrick and Odyssey Hospice.
Those welcoming him home were the love of his life, Clover; his parents; sisters, Cleo Barton and Louise Luker; brothers, Clifford and Cecil; great grandson, Dylan Thomas.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Brownfield News
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James Clevis Chambers, 93, of Brownfield passed into the arms of God on Sunday evening March 7, 2010, at his home.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Clevis was born on February 2, 1917, in Rush Springs, Okla., to Mack and Ruby Chambers. He was the second of eight children. He and Clover Barton married on December 19, 1939. She preceded him to Heaven on October 7, 2009.
Clevis, at age 8, and his family first came to Terry County in 1925 to help harvest cotton. After a short time in California they returned to Brownfield in 1927 to live. He retired after 50 years of farming.
Clevis enjoyed blue grass and fiddle music. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Buster and wife Nancy of Morton, Jimmy and wife Becky of Brownfield and Dr. Ron Chambers of Savoy, Ill.; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a sister, Doris Gannon of Ft. Worth; two brothers, Carl Chambers and wife Bonnie of Odessa and Claude Chambers and wife June of Austin; numerous nieces and nephews; very special caregivers, Bryan and Gloria Chambers.
Special thanks to Dr. Roy Kendrick and Odyssey Hospice.
Those welcoming him home were the love of his life, Clover; his parents; sisters, Cleo Barton and Louise Luker; brothers, Clifford and Cecil; great grandson, Dylan Thomas.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Alva Lee Chancellor
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Graveside Services for Alva Lee Chancellor, 81, of Brownfield will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Alva passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Lubbock.
She was born June 2, 1925 to Hubert and Hettie Runnels in Hollis, Oklahoma and moved to Brownfield in 1934. She then moved to Austin where she finished high school at the School for the Deaf. She worked for Dr. Tradway and Dr. Daniels until she married. She married James "Pete" Chancellor on June 16, 1944, in Seagraves.
She is preceded in death by a daughter; Mary Railey, a brother; Don Runnels, and a sister; Lamoyne Baker. She is survived by her husband, James "Pete" Chancellor of Brownfield, 3 Daughters; Melba Boen of Dunn, Texas, Sharon Cromer of Midland, and Lois Hook and her husband, Thomas of Brownfield, 2 Brothers; Burt Runnels and his wife, Kay of Snyder, Burl Runnels and his wife, Martha of Lubbock, 1 Sister; Joyce Felts and her husband A.J. of Lamesa, 11 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Graveside Services for Alva Lee Chancellor, 81, of Brownfield will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Alva passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Lubbock.
She was born June 2, 1925 to Hubert and Hettie Runnels in Hollis, Oklahoma and moved to Brownfield in 1934. She then moved to Austin where she finished high school at the School for the Deaf. She worked for Dr. Tradway and Dr. Daniels until she married. She married James "Pete" Chancellor on June 16, 1944, in Seagraves.
She is preceded in death by a daughter; Mary Railey, a brother; Don Runnels, and a sister; Lamoyne Baker. She is survived by her husband, James "Pete" Chancellor of Brownfield, 3 Daughters; Melba Boen of Dunn, Texas, Sharon Cromer of Midland, and Lois Hook and her husband, Thomas of Brownfield, 2 Brothers; Burt Runnels and his wife, Kay of Snyder, Burl Runnels and his wife, Martha of Lubbock, 1 Sister; Joyce Felts and her husband A.J. of Lamesa, 11 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
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Anna Katherine Chapman
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Anna Katherine Chapman, 97, formerly of Brownfield passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Chaplains Bill McGraw and Elizabeth Abraham officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Katherine was born on August 16, 1912, in Dallas County to John E. and Dora Pearl Gracey. Shortly after she was born her family moved to Harmony Community in Terry County. She attended public schools first in Brownfield then in Harmony but graduated from Brownfield High School. Katherine then attended Draughans Business College in Abilene.
She married Gurley Chapman in Brownfield on January 9, 1934. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 2002. She was employed at the Clerks office in Brownfield prior to employment with McGowans Abstract Office where she worked for over 40 years before retiring. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Brownfield. Katherine was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Marie Chapman in 1991; a grandson, Sean Eugenis in 1981; a sister, Miss Dutch Gracey in 1976; two brothers, Paul Gracey in 1976 and Rudy Gracey in 1983.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Nan Eugenis and husband Don of Anton; 2 grandsons, Eric and Aaron Eugenis; 3 great grandchildren; 6 nieces.
Brownfield News
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Anna Katherine Chapman, 97, formerly of Brownfield passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Chaplains Bill McGraw and Elizabeth Abraham officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Katherine was born on August 16, 1912, in Dallas County to John E. and Dora Pearl Gracey. Shortly after she was born her family moved to Harmony Community in Terry County. She attended public schools first in Brownfield then in Harmony but graduated from Brownfield High School. Katherine then attended Draughans Business College in Abilene.
She married Gurley Chapman in Brownfield on January 9, 1934. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 2002. She was employed at the Clerks office in Brownfield prior to employment with McGowans Abstract Office where she worked for over 40 years before retiring. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Brownfield. Katherine was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Marie Chapman in 1991; a grandson, Sean Eugenis in 1981; a sister, Miss Dutch Gracey in 1976; two brothers, Paul Gracey in 1976 and Rudy Gracey in 1983.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Nan Eugenis and husband Don of Anton; 2 grandsons, Eric and Aaron Eugenis; 3 great grandchildren; 6 nieces.
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Ellen Elizabeth "Beth" Chapman
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Services for Ellen Elizabeth "Beth" Chapman, formerly of Brownfield will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie and Don McWhorter officiating. Burial will be in Grassland Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Beth will be in state for viewing at the funeral home from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. She died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of March 18, 2010. She was born February 11, 1927, on the family farm of Lovic and Bernice Sheperd in Garza County. She was raised in the Grassland Community. Beth graduated from McMurray College at the age of 19. She taught school in the public school system for 44 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ferman "Granny" Chapman; her parents; her brother, John Shepherd; and her sister, Margie Conway.
Beth is survived by her son, Greg Chapman; her daughter, Gail Moorhead; five grandchildren, Lauren Chapman, Luke Moorhead, Dru Chapman, Joshua Moorhead and Katie Moorhead; a sister, Jane Williams.
The family wishes to thank the employees of Wedgewood South Assisted Living, the medical staff of Brad Snodgrass, M.D. and Interim Hospice for their loving care of our sister, mother and grandmother.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for Ellen Elizabeth "Beth" Chapman, formerly of Brownfield will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie and Don McWhorter officiating. Burial will be in Grassland Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Beth will be in state for viewing at the funeral home from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. She died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of March 18, 2010. She was born February 11, 1927, on the family farm of Lovic and Bernice Sheperd in Garza County. She was raised in the Grassland Community. Beth graduated from McMurray College at the age of 19. She taught school in the public school system for 44 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ferman "Granny" Chapman; her parents; her brother, John Shepherd; and her sister, Margie Conway.
Beth is survived by her son, Greg Chapman; her daughter, Gail Moorhead; five grandchildren, Lauren Chapman, Luke Moorhead, Dru Chapman, Joshua Moorhead and Katie Moorhead; a sister, Jane Williams.
The family wishes to thank the employees of Wedgewood South Assisted Living, the medical staff of Brad Snodgrass, M.D. and Interim Hospice for their loving care of our sister, mother and grandmother.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Ida Mae Christesson
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Services for Ida Mae Christesson, 67, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Joey Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ida Mae passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born November 30, 1943, in Brownfield to Mark and Leona Ivey. She attended Brownfield Schools. Ida Mae married Joe Christesson on July 6, 1962 in Brownfield. She was a member of the Hillside Church of Christ in Plains. She is preceded in death by her father.
Ida Mae is survived by her husband Joe; two sons, Johnny Christesson and wife Rachel of Brownfield and Michael Christesson and friend Hazel of Brownfield; four grandchildren, Joseph, Tiffany, Amber and Austin; 5 great grandchildren; her mother, Leona Harbin of Brownfield; two brothers, David Ivey and wife Nelda of Katy and James Ivey and wife Brenda of Tyler.
Brownfield News
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Services for Ida Mae Christesson, 67, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Joey Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ida Mae passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born November 30, 1943, in Brownfield to Mark and Leona Ivey. She attended Brownfield Schools. Ida Mae married Joe Christesson on July 6, 1962 in Brownfield. She was a member of the Hillside Church of Christ in Plains. She is preceded in death by her father.
Ida Mae is survived by her husband Joe; two sons, Johnny Christesson and wife Rachel of Brownfield and Michael Christesson and friend Hazel of Brownfield; four grandchildren, Joseph, Tiffany, Amber and Austin; 5 great grandchildren; her mother, Leona Harbin of Brownfield; two brothers, David Ivey and wife Nelda of Katy and James Ivey and wife Brenda of Tyler.
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Goldie Irene Christesson
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Graveside services for Goldie Irene Christesson, 99, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Joey Cunningham officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Goldie will be in state Friday afternoon until 8pm for viewing.
Goldie passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born May 21, 1912, in Stephenville to John and Alice (Williams) Patton and married J.W. Christesson on January 23, 1935, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1980. She lived in Terry County for 92 years and in the Gomez Community since 1941. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Goldie is also preceded in death by a son, Johnnie; a daughter, Gladys Blocker; and a daughter-in-law, Ida Mae Christesson.
She is survived by a son, Joe Christesson of Brownfield; 2 grandsons, Johnny Christesson and Michael Christesson; 4 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
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Graveside services for Goldie Irene Christesson, 99, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Joey Cunningham officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Goldie will be in state Friday afternoon until 8pm for viewing.
Goldie passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born May 21, 1912, in Stephenville to John and Alice (Williams) Patton and married J.W. Christesson on January 23, 1935, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1980. She lived in Terry County for 92 years and in the Gomez Community since 1941. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Goldie is also preceded in death by a son, Johnnie; a daughter, Gladys Blocker; and a daughter-in-law, Ida Mae Christesson.
She is survived by a son, Joe Christesson of Brownfield; 2 grandsons, Johnny Christesson and Michael Christesson; 4 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Hugh "Nobe" Chumley
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Services for Hugh "Nobe" Chumley, 77, of Wellman, will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, in the First Assembly of God Church in Denver City with Rev. Ronnie Lunsford officiating. Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Seagraves.
Mr. Chumley died Thursday, December 17, 2005, in Denver City. He was born January 22, 1928, in O'Donnell to Jacob and Nallie Drewer Chumley. He was married to Emma Baze Chumley for 32 years and was later married to Glenda Click on September 25, 1986, in Artesia, N.M.
Mr. Chumley was a U.S.Army veteran with service in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Andrews and later transferred to the Seagraves Lodge.
Mr. Chumley was employed as a driller in the West Texas oil fields and also owned a full service station in Denver City. He had also been employed as a law enforcement officer in Andrews and Denver City, and by several funeral homes in Texas including Ratliff Funeral Homes in Seminole, Seagraves and Denver City as well as Gatesville and Odessa.
He is survived by his wife and two sons: Gary Chumley and his wife, Kim, of Gatesville, and Mickey Click and his wife, Mary Jane, of Roswell, N.M. He is also survived by four daughters: Sharon Lee and her husband, Sam of Maebank; Carol Rhoads and her husband, Vernon, of Lubbock; Angie Click of Irvine, Calif., and Jeana Richardson and her husband, Jerry, of Lubbock. Mr. Chumley is also survived by one brother: Homer of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one sister: Nettie Bell Sword of Bakersfield, Calif., and by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Callan Chumley, in 1984.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Lodge of Seagraves. There will be a visitation from 6:30 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 21st, at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Seagraves.
Brownfield News
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Services for Hugh "Nobe" Chumley, 77, of Wellman, will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, in the First Assembly of God Church in Denver City with Rev. Ronnie Lunsford officiating. Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Seagraves.
Mr. Chumley died Thursday, December 17, 2005, in Denver City. He was born January 22, 1928, in O'Donnell to Jacob and Nallie Drewer Chumley. He was married to Emma Baze Chumley for 32 years and was later married to Glenda Click on September 25, 1986, in Artesia, N.M.
Mr. Chumley was a U.S.Army veteran with service in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Andrews and later transferred to the Seagraves Lodge.
Mr. Chumley was employed as a driller in the West Texas oil fields and also owned a full service station in Denver City. He had also been employed as a law enforcement officer in Andrews and Denver City, and by several funeral homes in Texas including Ratliff Funeral Homes in Seminole, Seagraves and Denver City as well as Gatesville and Odessa.
He is survived by his wife and two sons: Gary Chumley and his wife, Kim, of Gatesville, and Mickey Click and his wife, Mary Jane, of Roswell, N.M. He is also survived by four daughters: Sharon Lee and her husband, Sam of Maebank; Carol Rhoads and her husband, Vernon, of Lubbock; Angie Click of Irvine, Calif., and Jeana Richardson and her husband, Jerry, of Lubbock. Mr. Chumley is also survived by one brother: Homer of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one sister: Nettie Bell Sword of Bakersfield, Calif., and by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Callan Chumley, in 1984.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Lodge of Seagraves. There will be a visitation from 6:30 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 21st, at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Seagraves.
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Billie Jo Churchwell
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Services for Billie Jo Churchwell, 72, of Brownfield, were held Monday, June 5, 2006, in the Abundant Harvest Community Church with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Churchwell died Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Sept 9, 1933, in Pampa, and was married to J. T. Churchwell on April 9, 1950, in Paris, Texas. He died on Jan. 24, 1997.
She owned and operated Billie's Beauty Shop for 12 years and the Junk Box for five years prior to her retirement in 1985. She was a member of Abundant Harvest Community Church.
Mrs. Churchwell is survived by one daughter, Patty Rowe of Brownfield, and by three sons: Butch of Granbury and Gary and Ricky both of Brownfield. She is also survived by one sister, Bobbi Steen of Brownfield, one brother, Jack Harrelson of Brownfield, and by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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Services for Billie Jo Churchwell, 72, of Brownfield, were held Monday, June 5, 2006, in the Abundant Harvest Community Church with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Churchwell died Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Sept 9, 1933, in Pampa, and was married to J. T. Churchwell on April 9, 1950, in Paris, Texas. He died on Jan. 24, 1997.
She owned and operated Billie's Beauty Shop for 12 years and the Junk Box for five years prior to her retirement in 1985. She was a member of Abundant Harvest Community Church.
Mrs. Churchwell is survived by one daughter, Patty Rowe of Brownfield, and by three sons: Butch of Granbury and Gary and Ricky both of Brownfield. She is also survived by one sister, Bobbi Steen of Brownfield, one brother, Jack Harrelson of Brownfield, and by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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Hugh Clark
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Graveside services for Hugh Clark, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 6, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Randal Hamilton officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hugh passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at his home in Brownfield. He was born December 4, 1922, in Chico, Texas to Dewey and Annie Elizabeth Clark. Hugh attended Meadow Schools and moved to Brownfield when he was 11 years old. He married Anna Lois Lunceford on November 16, 1940, in Meadow. She preceded him in death February 19, 1995.
Hugh was a retired farmer and was a WWII Army Veteran He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Calvary Baptist Church.
Hugh is also preceded in death by 1 sister and 4 brothers. He is survived by a son, Leon Clark of Brownfield; a daughter, Diane Huie and her husband Tom of Arlington; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild; and a nephew, Jerry Johnson and his wife Jodi of Brownfield. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Graveside services for Hugh Clark, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 6, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Randal Hamilton officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Hugh passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at his home in Brownfield. He was born December 4, 1922, in Chico, Texas to Dewey and Annie Elizabeth Clark. Hugh attended Meadow Schools and moved to Brownfield when he was 11 years old. He married Anna Lois Lunceford on November 16, 1940, in Meadow. She preceded him in death February 19, 1995.
Hugh was a retired farmer and was a WWII Army Veteran He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Calvary Baptist Church.
Hugh is also preceded in death by 1 sister and 4 brothers. He is survived by a son, Leon Clark of Brownfield; a daughter, Diane Huie and her husband Tom of Arlington; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild; and a nephew, Jerry Johnson and his wife Jodi of Brownfield. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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R. H. Clements
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Services for R. H. Clements, 86, of Brownfield were held Monday, Jan. 21, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rick Monger and Glen Martin officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Clements died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Woodson to Albert and Cynthia Clements. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1924 at the age of three. He was one of ten children in his family.
Mr. Clements graduated from Brownfield High School in 1941. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1942- 1948. He returned to his family and farming, remaining in farming until the present time and was making preparations for his 2008 crop at the time of his death.
He was a member of the American Legion and of Hester Street Church of Christ. He was on the Co-op Station board for many years and was a past director of Terry County Farm Bureau and served on the FHA Board.
Mr Clements is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. He went to work in the vineyard in 1940 and worked until the Lord called him home.
Mr. Clements is survived by two brothers--Tom and his wife Gert of La Mirada, Calif. and William and his wife Beth of Levelland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and by countless friends and dear neighbors.
Brownfield News
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Services for R. H. Clements, 86, of Brownfield were held Monday, Jan. 21, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rick Monger and Glen Martin officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Clements died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Woodson to Albert and Cynthia Clements. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1924 at the age of three. He was one of ten children in his family.
Mr. Clements graduated from Brownfield High School in 1941. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1942- 1948. He returned to his family and farming, remaining in farming until the present time and was making preparations for his 2008 crop at the time of his death.
He was a member of the American Legion and of Hester Street Church of Christ. He was on the Co-op Station board for many years and was a past director of Terry County Farm Bureau and served on the FHA Board.
Mr Clements is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. He went to work in the vineyard in 1940 and worked until the Lord called him home.
Mr. Clements is survived by two brothers--Tom and his wife Gert of La Mirada, Calif. and William and his wife Beth of Levelland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and by countless friends and dear neighbors.
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Ona Faye Cleveland
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Ona Faye Cleveland, 91, of Brownfield passed away Friday, January 23, 2009, in Brownfield. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Onie was born on October 17, 1917, in Merkel to W.A. and Effie Tittle. She moved to Brownfield with her parents in 1924 and attended schools in Gomez and Brownfield, where she graduated high school. She attended Hardin-Simmons University and she earned a Bachelor's Degree. Onie taught school in Monahans and Brownfield for 21 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lola Mae Lowrimore; and brother, Alfred Tittle Sr.
Onie is survived by her nephew, Alfred Tittle, Jr. and wife Connie of Lubbock; niece, Billie Dannheim of Dallas; four great-nephews, Todd Tittle and wife Tanya of Seminole, Tim Tittle and wife Betty of Wolfforth, Mike Apperson and wife Tonia of Murphy, and Mark Apperson of Dallas; four great-great nephews; two great-great-great nieces; and special friends, Eddie Sharp and Harry Stice.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Terry County Cemetery Association or The First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Brownfield News
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Ona Faye Cleveland, 91, of Brownfield passed away Friday, January 23, 2009, in Brownfield. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Onie was born on October 17, 1917, in Merkel to W.A. and Effie Tittle. She moved to Brownfield with her parents in 1924 and attended schools in Gomez and Brownfield, where she graduated high school. She attended Hardin-Simmons University and she earned a Bachelor's Degree. Onie taught school in Monahans and Brownfield for 21 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lola Mae Lowrimore; and brother, Alfred Tittle Sr.
Onie is survived by her nephew, Alfred Tittle, Jr. and wife Connie of Lubbock; niece, Billie Dannheim of Dallas; four great-nephews, Todd Tittle and wife Tanya of Seminole, Tim Tittle and wife Betty of Wolfforth, Mike Apperson and wife Tonia of Murphy, and Mark Apperson of Dallas; four great-great nephews; two great-great-great nieces; and special friends, Eddie Sharp and Harry Stice.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Terry County Cemetery Association or The First Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Mildred Coburn
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Funeral services for Mildred Coburn, 87, of Lubbock, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Rev. Van Webb and Rev. Bruce Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., today, September 12th, at Resthaven Funeral Home. Mildred passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2006.
She was born January 11, 1919, in Springtown to Joseph and Dora Lee (Lynch) Tucker and grew up in the Chillicothe area as one of nine kids. She married Andrew Travis Coburn on October 5, 1940, in Quanah and they moved to the Lubbock area in 1945, where Mildred helped raise her family. Her husband, A. T., preceded her in death in September of 1961.
She attended the School of Vocational Nursing in Lubbock and was employed at Methodist Hospital until the early 1980's. Mildred was very involved with the Nazarene Church in Brownfield and then with Grace Church of the Nazarene in Lubbock. She enjoyed being a part of the church's activities.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Arnold and her husband John, of Sun City, Calif.; grandsons, Drew Arnold and his wife Lorraine of San Diego, Calif. and Travis Arnold and his wife Susan of Temecula, Calif.; great-grandkids, Ashlyn, Lynsie, Marissa, and Tyler; niece, Delma Bloxom of Slaton; longtime friend, Gertrude Crocker of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a daughter, Janice Kaye on April 8, 1961.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk Ave., 4th Floor, Lubbock, TX 79416.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Funeral services for Mildred Coburn, 87, of Lubbock, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Rev. Van Webb and Rev. Bruce Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., today, September 12th, at Resthaven Funeral Home. Mildred passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2006.
She was born January 11, 1919, in Springtown to Joseph and Dora Lee (Lynch) Tucker and grew up in the Chillicothe area as one of nine kids. She married Andrew Travis Coburn on October 5, 1940, in Quanah and they moved to the Lubbock area in 1945, where Mildred helped raise her family. Her husband, A. T., preceded her in death in September of 1961.
She attended the School of Vocational Nursing in Lubbock and was employed at Methodist Hospital until the early 1980's. Mildred was very involved with the Nazarene Church in Brownfield and then with Grace Church of the Nazarene in Lubbock. She enjoyed being a part of the church's activities.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Arnold and her husband John, of Sun City, Calif.; grandsons, Drew Arnold and his wife Lorraine of San Diego, Calif. and Travis Arnold and his wife Susan of Temecula, Calif.; great-grandkids, Ashlyn, Lynsie, Marissa, and Tyler; niece, Delma Bloxom of Slaton; longtime friend, Gertrude Crocker of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a daughter, Janice Kaye on April 8, 1961.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk Ave., 4th Floor, Lubbock, TX 79416.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Makaily Madisyn Faithe Stell Cole
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Makaily Madisyn Faithe Stell Cole, infant daughter of Michael Cole and Courtnee Stell passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September, September 22, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baby Land in Brownfield. Rev. H.L. Lewis officiated.
Survivors include her parents, Courtnee Stell and Michael Cole of Brownfield, Maternal Grandparents, John and Shelia Reed of Brownfield and Paternal Grandparents, Kenneth and Ida Cole, also of Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her Maternal Great Grandmother, Emma Lou Henderson in 2001.
Brownfield News
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Makaily Madisyn Faithe Stell Cole, infant daughter of Michael Cole and Courtnee Stell passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September, September 22, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baby Land in Brownfield. Rev. H.L. Lewis officiated.
Survivors include her parents, Courtnee Stell and Michael Cole of Brownfield, Maternal Grandparents, John and Shelia Reed of Brownfield and Paternal Grandparents, Kenneth and Ida Cole, also of Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her Maternal Great Grandmother, Emma Lou Henderson in 2001.
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Mary Elizabeth Vogel Cole
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Mary Elizabeth Vogel Cole, 97, of Brownfield died on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Memorial services were Friday, April 27, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Hooten officiating. Burial was held Wed., May 2, 2007, in Forest Park Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Ark.
Mary Elizabeth was born June 5, 1909, to Charles and Teresa Vogel of Ft. Smith, Ark. She graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School. She married Dewey Cole on Feb. 12, 1934, in Amarillo. They made their home in Phillips where she was active in church work at St. John's Catholic Church in Borger. In 1963 the couple retired and moved to Ft. Smith. Dewey preceded her in death on June 10, 1979.
Mrs. Cole moved to Brownfield in 1992. At the time of her death she was a resident at Brownfield Rehab. and Care Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by one daughter, Millie McWhorter and her husband Don of Brownfield; a granddaughter Donna Moore and her husband Russell of Redmond, WA.; a grandson Michael McWhorter of Nashville, TN; and a great grandson Eric Moore and wife Carrie of Covington, WA.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assoc., in care of First National Bank, Brownfield; NursCare Hospice, 1312 Texas Ave., Lubbock, TX 79401; or Brownfield Rehab and Care Center Activity Fund, 510 N. 1st Street, Brownfield, TX 79316.
Brownfield News
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Mary Elizabeth Vogel Cole, 97, of Brownfield died on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Memorial services were Friday, April 27, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Hooten officiating. Burial was held Wed., May 2, 2007, in Forest Park Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Ark.
Mary Elizabeth was born June 5, 1909, to Charles and Teresa Vogel of Ft. Smith, Ark. She graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School. She married Dewey Cole on Feb. 12, 1934, in Amarillo. They made their home in Phillips where she was active in church work at St. John's Catholic Church in Borger. In 1963 the couple retired and moved to Ft. Smith. Dewey preceded her in death on June 10, 1979.
Mrs. Cole moved to Brownfield in 1992. At the time of her death she was a resident at Brownfield Rehab. and Care Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by one daughter, Millie McWhorter and her husband Don of Brownfield; a granddaughter Donna Moore and her husband Russell of Redmond, WA.; a grandson Michael McWhorter of Nashville, TN; and a great grandson Eric Moore and wife Carrie of Covington, WA.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assoc., in care of First National Bank, Brownfield; NursCare Hospice, 1312 Texas Ave., Lubbock, TX 79401; or Brownfield Rehab and Care Center Activity Fund, 510 N. 1st Street, Brownfield, TX 79316.
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John Earl Coleman
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John Earl Coleman, 78, passed away on December 20, 2005, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1927, to Lim and Tilda Coleman and was an only child. He worked for the city of Lovington as a driver for the maintenance department. He married Annie Sue Jackson on July 19, 1999, in Levelland.
Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Rev. Michael D. Hudson will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Annie Sue, of the home. 3 sons: James Coleman of Lubbock, Howard Thomas of Levelland and Benny Cook of Carlsbad, New Mexico; 3 daughters: Idamae Coleman and Billie Coleman both of Levelland and Roberta Smart of Kentucky; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His parents, 2 daughters and 1 grandson preceded him in death.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 3403 73rd St., Lubbock, Texas, 79423. Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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John Earl Coleman, 78, passed away on December 20, 2005, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1927, to Lim and Tilda Coleman and was an only child. He worked for the city of Lovington as a driver for the maintenance department. He married Annie Sue Jackson on July 19, 1999, in Levelland.
Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Rev. Michael D. Hudson will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Annie Sue, of the home. 3 sons: James Coleman of Lubbock, Howard Thomas of Levelland and Benny Cook of Carlsbad, New Mexico; 3 daughters: Idamae Coleman and Billie Coleman both of Levelland and Roberta Smart of Kentucky; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His parents, 2 daughters and 1 grandson preceded him in death.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 3403 73rd St., Lubbock, Texas, 79423. Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Oneida Collier
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Oneida Collier, 87, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Brownfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family received visitors at the funeral home Oct. 6.
Oneida was born on June 14, 1922, in Brownfield to Jasper and Osie Proctor and attended schools in Brownfield. She married Pate F. Collier on Oct. 5, 1946, in Brownfield. Together they owned and operated Pate's Mobile Service Station. She was a lifelong member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Oneida is survived by her husband, Pate Collier, of Brownfield; her son, Coleman Collier and his wife Cheryl of Krugerville; her daughter, Claudette Schultz of Brownfield; three grandchildren and three great granchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
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Oneida Collier, 87, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Brownfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family received visitors at the funeral home Oct. 6.
Oneida was born on June 14, 1922, in Brownfield to Jasper and Osie Proctor and attended schools in Brownfield. She married Pate F. Collier on Oct. 5, 1946, in Brownfield. Together they owned and operated Pate's Mobile Service Station. She was a lifelong member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Oneida is survived by her husband, Pate Collier, of Brownfield; her son, Coleman Collier and his wife Cheryl of Krugerville; her daughter, Claudette Schultz of Brownfield; three grandchildren and three great granchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Pate F. Collier
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Pate F. Collier, 93, of Brownfield passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Pate was born on August 25, 1916, in Junction, to Allen and Carrie Collier. He moved to Brownfield as a child where he graduated from high school. In 1941, he joined the United States Army serving in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945.
Pate then married Oneida Proctor on Oct. 5, 1946 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Lance Collyn Criswell in 1980. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Pate is survived by his son, Coleman Collier and wife Cheryl of Krugerville; his daughter, Claudette Schultz of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Darrick Toon, Camron D. Collier and Cody Lee Collier and three great grandchildren, Hart Daniel Collier, Cerin Lynne Collier and Payton Ray Collier.
Brownfield News
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Pate F. Collier, 93, of Brownfield passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Pate was born on August 25, 1916, in Junction, to Allen and Carrie Collier. He moved to Brownfield as a child where he graduated from high school. In 1941, he joined the United States Army serving in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945.
Pate then married Oneida Proctor on Oct. 5, 1946 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Lance Collyn Criswell in 1980. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Pate is survived by his son, Coleman Collier and wife Cheryl of Krugerville; his daughter, Claudette Schultz of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Darrick Toon, Camron D. Collier and Cody Lee Collier and three great grandchildren, Hart Daniel Collier, Cerin Lynne Collier and Payton Ray Collier.
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Glen Collum
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Services for Glen Collum, 80, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, January 17, in the First Christian Church with Mike Click officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Collum died Saturday, January 14, 2006. He was born Feb 20, 1925, in Lovington, NM, to the late Bob and Ida Collum and was married to Dixie McKinney on June 22, 1948, in Brownfield. He was a World War II veteran where he served as a Sergeant in the 242nd Army Air Force.
Mr. Collum graduated from Pasadena High School. He owned Collum TV in Brownfield where he serviced televisions for more than 42 years.
He is survived by his wife; 1 son: Gary Collum & wife, Lisa, of Rockwall; 1 grandson: Billy Collum of Point, TX; 1 granddaughter: Blair Collum of Rockwall and 1 sister: Lois Pruett of San Antonio. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol, and by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girls Town.
Brownfield News
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Services for Glen Collum, 80, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, January 17, in the First Christian Church with Mike Click officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Collum died Saturday, January 14, 2006. He was born Feb 20, 1925, in Lovington, NM, to the late Bob and Ida Collum and was married to Dixie McKinney on June 22, 1948, in Brownfield. He was a World War II veteran where he served as a Sergeant in the 242nd Army Air Force.
Mr. Collum graduated from Pasadena High School. He owned Collum TV in Brownfield where he serviced televisions for more than 42 years.
He is survived by his wife; 1 son: Gary Collum & wife, Lisa, of Rockwall; 1 grandson: Billy Collum of Point, TX; 1 granddaughter: Blair Collum of Rockwall and 1 sister: Lois Pruett of San Antonio. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol, and by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girls Town.
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Tommy Constancio
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Tommy Constancio, 48, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Brownfield. A prayer service was held Jan. 22 at Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was held Jan. 23 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Rudolf Crasta officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Constancio was born on Sep 29, 1960, to Trine and Torivia Constancio in Brownfield. He attended schools in Brownfield and later went to vocational school for certification to be a welder.
Tommy lived in Brownfield his whole life. He married Janie Arrezola, his wife of 25 years, on Feb. 28, 1983, in Brownfield. His family remembers him best as a hard worker. He was a man always full of laughter, was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Janie Constancio of the home; his mother Torivia Constancio of Lubbock; a maternal grandparent, Agripina Holguin of Dallas; one son, Calib Constancio and his wife Melissa of Brownfield; two daughters, Tabitha Constancio and husband Joseph Garcia and Heaven Constancio, all of Brownfield; one brother, Trine Constancio, Jr., of Brownfield and three sisters, Thelma Martinez of Lubbock, and Thalia Herrera and Thilda Flores, both of Brownfield. He also leaves behind two grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Tommy Constancio, 48, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Brownfield. A prayer service was held Jan. 22 at Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was held Jan. 23 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Rudolf Crasta officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Constancio was born on Sep 29, 1960, to Trine and Torivia Constancio in Brownfield. He attended schools in Brownfield and later went to vocational school for certification to be a welder.
Tommy lived in Brownfield his whole life. He married Janie Arrezola, his wife of 25 years, on Feb. 28, 1983, in Brownfield. His family remembers him best as a hard worker. He was a man always full of laughter, was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Janie Constancio of the home; his mother Torivia Constancio of Lubbock; a maternal grandparent, Agripina Holguin of Dallas; one son, Calib Constancio and his wife Melissa of Brownfield; two daughters, Tabitha Constancio and husband Joseph Garcia and Heaven Constancio, all of Brownfield; one brother, Trine Constancio, Jr., of Brownfield and three sisters, Thelma Martinez of Lubbock, and Thalia Herrera and Thilda Flores, both of Brownfield. He also leaves behind two grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Anita Contreras
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Anita Contreras, 84, of Brownfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at her home in Brownfield.
Rosaries were prayed Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in the Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Contreras was born on Sept. 10, 1923, in Roby to George and Carmen Sanchez. She attended schools in Hamlin. On May 29, 1939, she married Antonio Contreras in Hamlin. She moved to Brownfield in 1950.
Mrs. Contreras is survived by five sons--Jesus, Carlos, Juan, Victor and Mario, all of Brownfield and by five daughters--Ramona Contreras, Anita Rios, Maria Rodriguez, Stella Contreras and Betty Contreras, all of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio; two sons, Domingo and Alfonso; one daughter, Juanita; two brothers and three sisters.
Brownfield News
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Anita Contreras, 84, of Brownfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at her home in Brownfield.
Rosaries were prayed Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in the Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Contreras was born on Sept. 10, 1923, in Roby to George and Carmen Sanchez. She attended schools in Hamlin. On May 29, 1939, she married Antonio Contreras in Hamlin. She moved to Brownfield in 1950.
Mrs. Contreras is survived by five sons--Jesus, Carlos, Juan, Victor and Mario, all of Brownfield and by five daughters--Ramona Contreras, Anita Rios, Maria Rodriguez, Stella Contreras and Betty Contreras, all of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio; two sons, Domingo and Alfonso; one daughter, Juanita; two brothers and three sisters.
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Eloy Joe Contreras
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Services for Eloy Joe Contreras, 63, of Amarillo, formerly of Brownfield, were held Saturday, April 8, 2006, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Rosary was held Friday, April 7, in Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Contreras died Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born July 28, 1942, in Karnes City. He is survived by one son, Eloy, Jr., of Houston; three daughters: Theresa Torres of Hobbs, NM., Joan Merrith of Houston and June Ramirez of Michigan; and one sister, Ermalinda Contreras of Lakewood, California.
Brownfield News
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Services for Eloy Joe Contreras, 63, of Amarillo, formerly of Brownfield, were held Saturday, April 8, 2006, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Rosary was held Friday, April 7, in Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Contreras died Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born July 28, 1942, in Karnes City. He is survived by one son, Eloy, Jr., of Houston; three daughters: Theresa Torres of Hobbs, NM., Joan Merrith of Houston and June Ramirez of Michigan; and one sister, Ermalinda Contreras of Lakewood, California.
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Jayden Xzavian Contreras
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Jayden Xzavian Contreras passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
A rosary was held Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Services were held that afternoon in the same location. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Jesus Contreras and Samantha Rivera of Brownfield; paternal grandparents, Jesus and Rosa Contreras of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Billy and Bertha Alvarado of Brownfield, Paul Rivera of Brownfield; three step-brothers: Zachariah, Tristian and Julius Contreras, all of Brownfield and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Brownfield News
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Jayden Xzavian Contreras passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
A rosary was held Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Services were held that afternoon in the same location. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Jesus Contreras and Samantha Rivera of Brownfield; paternal grandparents, Jesus and Rosa Contreras of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Billy and Bertha Alvarado of Brownfield, Paul Rivera of Brownfield; three step-brothers: Zachariah, Tristian and Julius Contreras, all of Brownfield and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
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Royce Cornett
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Services for Royce Cornett, 67, of Brownfield will be 3pm, Monday, September 17, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Gestes, II officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:30, prior to the service.
Royce passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born March 10, 1945, to Earl Delmer and Nona Villa (Smith) Cornett. He graduated from Union High School. He then attended West Texas State University. Royce married Harlene Forbes in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on June 15, 1964. He was a farmer. He was a Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Earlene Cargill; in-laws, Harol and Clarene Forbes.
Royce is survived by his wife, Harlene of Brownfield; a son, Junior Cornett and wife Stacey of Lenorah; 2 daughters, Latreca Baker and husband David of Frisco and Heidi Moore and husband Billy Joe of Muleshoe; 7 grandchildren, Addison Cornett, Andrew Cornett, Aubrey Baker, Mason Baker, Jo Moore, Cassidee Moore and Karley Moore; a great granddaughter, Emilee Baker; 2 sisters, Betty Hinson of Brownfield and Genell Ward and husband Gerald of Ropesville; in-law, Carla Goodpasture of Brownfield.
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Services for Royce Cornett, 67, of Brownfield will be 3pm, Monday, September 17, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Gestes, II officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:30, prior to the service.
Royce passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born March 10, 1945, to Earl Delmer and Nona Villa (Smith) Cornett. He graduated from Union High School. He then attended West Texas State University. Royce married Harlene Forbes in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on June 15, 1964. He was a farmer. He was a Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Earlene Cargill; in-laws, Harol and Clarene Forbes.
Royce is survived by his wife, Harlene of Brownfield; a son, Junior Cornett and wife Stacey of Lenorah; 2 daughters, Latreca Baker and husband David of Frisco and Heidi Moore and husband Billy Joe of Muleshoe; 7 grandchildren, Addison Cornett, Andrew Cornett, Aubrey Baker, Mason Baker, Jo Moore, Cassidee Moore and Karley Moore; a great granddaughter, Emilee Baker; 2 sisters, Betty Hinson of Brownfield and Genell Ward and husband Gerald of Ropesville; in-law, Carla Goodpasture of Brownfield.
Margie Coronado
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Margie Coronado, 49, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Lubbock.
Rosary was held Dec. 15 and funeral mass was held Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Ms. Coronado was born Dec. 10, 1960, to Pete and Frances Coronado in Raymondville. She lived in Brownfield her whole life and attended schools there, graduating in 1980.
Margie is survived by one son, Hector R. Longoria of Brownfield, one daughter, Kristi Longoria of Brownfield; four brothers, Basilio Coronado of Lubbock, Danny Coronado of Georgetown, Johnny Coronado of San Marcos and Raul Coronado of Sinton; four sisters, Dalia Sanchez and Emilia Fonseca of Brownfield, Olga Martinez of Sinton and Alicia Rolden of Corpus Christi.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Pete and Frances Coronado, and maternal grandmother, Clara Estrada.
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Margie Coronado, 49, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Lubbock.
Rosary was held Dec. 15 and funeral mass was held Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Ms. Coronado was born Dec. 10, 1960, to Pete and Frances Coronado in Raymondville. She lived in Brownfield her whole life and attended schools there, graduating in 1980.
Margie is survived by one son, Hector R. Longoria of Brownfield, one daughter, Kristi Longoria of Brownfield; four brothers, Basilio Coronado of Lubbock, Danny Coronado of Georgetown, Johnny Coronado of San Marcos and Raul Coronado of Sinton; four sisters, Dalia Sanchez and Emilia Fonseca of Brownfield, Olga Martinez of Sinton and Alicia Rolden of Corpus Christi.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Pete and Frances Coronado, and maternal grandmother, Clara Estrada.
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Peggy Jo Coston
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Memorial services for Peggy Jo Coston, 53, of Brownfield, were held May 22, 2006, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating. Burial was in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Peggy Coston was an RN who worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center in the labor and delivery unit for several years.
She is survived by a son, Dustin Ray Barrick of Brownfield; three daughters, Melissa Jean Stubblefield of Amarillo and Kisha Lynn Stubblefield & Brandy Lee Diaz both of Brownfield; by her mother, Ada Jean Barrick, of Hereford; two brothers: Ricky Barrick and Bennie Barrick, both of Hereford; and by one sister whose name & hometown is not known at this time. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Memorial services for Peggy Jo Coston, 53, of Brownfield, were held May 22, 2006, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating. Burial was in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Peggy Coston was an RN who worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center in the labor and delivery unit for several years.
She is survived by a son, Dustin Ray Barrick of Brownfield; three daughters, Melissa Jean Stubblefield of Amarillo and Kisha Lynn Stubblefield & Brandy Lee Diaz both of Brownfield; by her mother, Ada Jean Barrick, of Hereford; two brothers: Ricky Barrick and Bennie Barrick, both of Hereford; and by one sister whose name & hometown is not known at this time. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren.
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Grady "G.G." Gafford Cox
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Grady Gafford "G.G." Cox, 87, of Brownfield, passed away Feb. 14, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Feb. 17 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
G. G. was born on March 26, 1921, in Lamar County to Frank and Mary Cox. He moved with his family from Oklahoma to Brownfield in 1927, where he attended schools. He worked for Goodpasture for 23 years as a truck driver until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters.
Grady is survived by his daughter, Diane "Pokey" Cox, of Brownwood; two sons, Gary Cox and his wife Debby of Brownfield and Butch Cox and his wife Rene of Christoval; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces.
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Grady Gafford "G.G." Cox, 87, of Brownfield, passed away Feb. 14, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Feb. 17 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
G. G. was born on March 26, 1921, in Lamar County to Frank and Mary Cox. He moved with his family from Oklahoma to Brownfield in 1927, where he attended schools. He worked for Goodpasture for 23 years as a truck driver until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters.
Grady is survived by his daughter, Diane "Pokey" Cox, of Brownwood; two sons, Gary Cox and his wife Debby of Brownfield and Butch Cox and his wife Rene of Christoval; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces.
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Jerry D. Cox
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Jerry D. Cox, 78, of Brownfield passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at his home. Services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Patrick and Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Jerry was born February 19, 1931, in Refugio, Texas, to G.W. and Zelda Cox. He attended schools in Littlefield and married Billie Jean Fair on October 9, 1955, in Littlefield. They moved to Brownfield together where he drove a truck hauling produce for the City Fruit Stand which they owned and operated for over 40 years. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, George Cox and his sister, Pat Price.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Billie Cox; 3 daughters, Brenda Brown and her husband Dwayne, Donna Tucker and her husband Ray and Teresa Carr and her husband Charlie all of Brownfield; 8 grandchildren, Lan and Justin Moody, Chris, Cody and Kelly Tucker and Jessica, Colton and Katie Jo Carr; 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Sammy Cox and his wife Dean of Brownfield and his sister, Peggy Holly and her husband Larry of Edgewood.
Memorial Donations may be made to NurseCare Hospice of Lubbock and Immanuel Baptist Church.
The family received visitors at the Brownfield Funeral Home Sunday, January 17.
Brownfield News
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Jerry D. Cox, 78, of Brownfield passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at his home. Services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Patrick and Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Jerry was born February 19, 1931, in Refugio, Texas, to G.W. and Zelda Cox. He attended schools in Littlefield and married Billie Jean Fair on October 9, 1955, in Littlefield. They moved to Brownfield together where he drove a truck hauling produce for the City Fruit Stand which they owned and operated for over 40 years. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, George Cox and his sister, Pat Price.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Billie Cox; 3 daughters, Brenda Brown and her husband Dwayne, Donna Tucker and her husband Ray and Teresa Carr and her husband Charlie all of Brownfield; 8 grandchildren, Lan and Justin Moody, Chris, Cody and Kelly Tucker and Jessica, Colton and Katie Jo Carr; 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Sammy Cox and his wife Dean of Brownfield and his sister, Peggy Holly and her husband Larry of Edgewood.
Memorial Donations may be made to NurseCare Hospice of Lubbock and Immanuel Baptist Church.
The family received visitors at the Brownfield Funeral Home Sunday, January 17.
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Sherri Ann Craig
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Services for Sherri Ann Craig, 47, of Tahoka will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Abundant Harvest Community Church in Brownfield with Rev. David Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. Arrangements are under the personal care of Justice-Mason Funeral Home in Post.
Sherri Ann died Saturday, September 29, 2007, at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital. She was born to Jack and Rose Ann Mulkey Bishop June 22, 1960, at Tahoka and started school at Post, graduating from Post High School. After graduation she attended West Texas A&M and married Al Craig in April, 1979, at her Dad's home. They made their home in Tahoka, where she continued to live.
Sherri was an avid outdoors person, loving to fish and spend time shooting. She contributed to the blood bank on a regular basis.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Rose Ann Schoolcraft, July 22, 1984, and by her father Jack Bishop, May 28, 2007.
Survivors include: one Son, Chris and his wife Heather Craig of Odessa; one Daughter, Kimberly and her husband Clinton Yarbro of Post;Chris and Kimberly's Father Al Craig of Post; Two brothers: Rick and his wife Lois Bishop and Lee Schoolcraft both of Lubbock. One Sister: Dawn Renee Gooch of Lubbock. One grandson: Devon McClain, son of Kimberly. Three Aunts: Jean and her husband O.E. Floyd of Brownfield, Barbara and her husband David Lawson of Wolfforth and Juanita and her husband Bill Parsons of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Two nephews and two nieces.
Pallbearers will be: David Ford, Gary Griggs, Clay Straughan, Ricky Rodriguez, Robert Romero and Barton Nixon.
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Services for Sherri Ann Craig, 47, of Tahoka will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Abundant Harvest Community Church in Brownfield with Rev. David Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. Arrangements are under the personal care of Justice-Mason Funeral Home in Post.
Sherri Ann died Saturday, September 29, 2007, at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital. She was born to Jack and Rose Ann Mulkey Bishop June 22, 1960, at Tahoka and started school at Post, graduating from Post High School. After graduation she attended West Texas A&M and married Al Craig in April, 1979, at her Dad's home. They made their home in Tahoka, where she continued to live.
Sherri was an avid outdoors person, loving to fish and spend time shooting. She contributed to the blood bank on a regular basis.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Rose Ann Schoolcraft, July 22, 1984, and by her father Jack Bishop, May 28, 2007.
Survivors include: one Son, Chris and his wife Heather Craig of Odessa; one Daughter, Kimberly and her husband Clinton Yarbro of Post;Chris and Kimberly's Father Al Craig of Post; Two brothers: Rick and his wife Lois Bishop and Lee Schoolcraft both of Lubbock. One Sister: Dawn Renee Gooch of Lubbock. One grandson: Devon McClain, son of Kimberly. Three Aunts: Jean and her husband O.E. Floyd of Brownfield, Barbara and her husband David Lawson of Wolfforth and Juanita and her husband Bill Parsons of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Two nephews and two nieces.
Pallbearers will be: David Ford, Gary Griggs, Clay Straughan, Ricky Rodriguez, Robert Romero and Barton Nixon.
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Billy Joe "Bill" Crain
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Services for Billy Joe "Bill" Crain, 61, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, July 18, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Ronald Luker and Randy Reid officiating. Burial was Wednesday, July 19, in Union Hill Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Mr. Crain died Saturday, July 15, 2006 in Lubbock.
He was born March 8, 1945 in Hendrix, Okla. to Robert and Lavelle Crain and was married to Wanda Joy Pruitt on March 16, 1966 in Brownfield.
He attended O'Donnell High School and Texas Tech University and moved to Brownfield in 1970. He was a self-employed farmer in Terry County. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a lifetime member of the Brownfield VFW Post #6794.
He is survived by his wife; and three daughters, Lainey Castleberry of Lubbock; DeAnna Carroll and her husband, Greg; and JoDee Crain, all of Amarillo.
He is also survived by two brothers, Raymond of Plains and Danny of Brownfield; and four sisters, Bobbie Sines and Betty Marett, both of Brownfield, Lula Workman of Midland and Shirley Shaw of San Antonio.
He is also survived by three grandchildren, Kayla and Kobie Castleberry, both of Lubbock; and Cooper Carroll of Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Richard Crain.
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Services for Billy Joe "Bill" Crain, 61, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, July 18, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Ronald Luker and Randy Reid officiating. Burial was Wednesday, July 19, in Union Hill Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Mr. Crain died Saturday, July 15, 2006 in Lubbock.
He was born March 8, 1945 in Hendrix, Okla. to Robert and Lavelle Crain and was married to Wanda Joy Pruitt on March 16, 1966 in Brownfield.
He attended O'Donnell High School and Texas Tech University and moved to Brownfield in 1970. He was a self-employed farmer in Terry County. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a lifetime member of the Brownfield VFW Post #6794.
He is survived by his wife; and three daughters, Lainey Castleberry of Lubbock; DeAnna Carroll and her husband, Greg; and JoDee Crain, all of Amarillo.
He is also survived by two brothers, Raymond of Plains and Danny of Brownfield; and four sisters, Bobbie Sines and Betty Marett, both of Brownfield, Lula Workman of Midland and Shirley Shaw of San Antonio.
He is also survived by three grandchildren, Kayla and Kobie Castleberry, both of Lubbock; and Cooper Carroll of Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Richard Crain.
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E. H. Crossland
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Services for E. H. Crossland, 75, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
E. H. passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, in Brownfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Terry County to Ed and Oma Crossland and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1952. He was a Korean U.S. Army Veteran. On April 9, 1991, he married Margie Causey York in Las Vegas, NV.
E. H. was a horse trainer and cowboy. He was a Mason, a member of the Terry County Sheriff's Posse and a member of First Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Tarzan Crossland, two sisters, Sammie Jordan and Nora Crossland and a grandson, Cody Clay Crossland.
E. H. is survived by his wife, Margie, of Brownfield; a son, Eddie Crossland and his wife Connie of Dumas; a daughter, Julie Crossland of Alvord; a sister, Billie Howell of Brownfield; a brother, Don Crossland of Salem, Oregon; three grandchildren; a step-son, Larry York and his wife Cheryl of Lubbock; two step-daughters, Glenna Jakes and her husband Jeff of Lubbock and Karen Hulse of Brownfield.
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Services for E. H. Crossland, 75, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
E. H. passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, in Brownfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Terry County to Ed and Oma Crossland and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1952. He was a Korean U.S. Army Veteran. On April 9, 1991, he married Margie Causey York in Las Vegas, NV.
E. H. was a horse trainer and cowboy. He was a Mason, a member of the Terry County Sheriff's Posse and a member of First Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Tarzan Crossland, two sisters, Sammie Jordan and Nora Crossland and a grandson, Cody Clay Crossland.
E. H. is survived by his wife, Margie, of Brownfield; a son, Eddie Crossland and his wife Connie of Dumas; a daughter, Julie Crossland of Alvord; a sister, Billie Howell of Brownfield; a brother, Don Crossland of Salem, Oregon; three grandchildren; a step-son, Larry York and his wife Cheryl of Lubbock; two step-daughters, Glenna Jakes and her husband Jeff of Lubbock and Karen Hulse of Brownfield.
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Nora D. Crossland
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Services for Nora D. Crossland, 77, of Brownfield were held Nov. 7 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Nora passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Terry County to Edward H. and Oma Crossland. She attended Brownfield Schools and was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church.
Nora is survived by her sister, Billie Howell of Brownfield; and two brothers, E. H. Crossland, of Brownfield and Don Crossland of Salem, Oregon.
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Services for Nora D. Crossland, 77, of Brownfield were held Nov. 7 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Nora passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Terry County to Edward H. and Oma Crossland. She attended Brownfield Schools and was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church.
Nora is survived by her sister, Billie Howell of Brownfield; and two brothers, E. H. Crossland, of Brownfield and Don Crossland of Salem, Oregon.
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Lou Crowder
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Services for Lou Crowder, 71, of Midland, formerly of Brownfield, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan.4, 2007, in the First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Dr. Christopher Sutton officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Crowder died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Midland. She was born March 24, 1935, in Lubbock to James V. and Alleece Gilliam. She was married to Doyle Crowder who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister---Lois Beavers.
Mrs. Crowder attended school in Roosevelt and Meadow and graduated from Plains High School. She moved with her family to Brownfield.
She attended South Plains College and graduated from Texas Tech Univ. with a B.A. Degree in Education and taught school in Brownfield for 20 years prior to her retirement in 1994. She moved to Midland in 2003. She was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church in Midland.
Mrs. Crowder is survived by two sons---Eddie of Midland and Vincent of Denver, Colo. and one daughter---Carolyn Viertel and her husband---Joel of Wasilla, Alaska.
She is also survived by two brothers---Bobby Gilliam of Houston and Virgil Gilliam of Meadow; and by five grandchildren---Matthew Crowder of Denver, Colo.; Charissa Cunningham of Alaska; Mason and Blake Crowder, both of Midland and Cyrena Viertel of Alaska.
She is also survived by one great-grandchild---Lily Cunningham of Alaska and by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Services for Lou Crowder, 71, of Midland, formerly of Brownfield, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan.4, 2007, in the First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Dr. Christopher Sutton officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Crowder died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Midland. She was born March 24, 1935, in Lubbock to James V. and Alleece Gilliam. She was married to Doyle Crowder who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister---Lois Beavers.
Mrs. Crowder attended school in Roosevelt and Meadow and graduated from Plains High School. She moved with her family to Brownfield.
She attended South Plains College and graduated from Texas Tech Univ. with a B.A. Degree in Education and taught school in Brownfield for 20 years prior to her retirement in 1994. She moved to Midland in 2003. She was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church in Midland.
Mrs. Crowder is survived by two sons---Eddie of Midland and Vincent of Denver, Colo. and one daughter---Carolyn Viertel and her husband---Joel of Wasilla, Alaska.
She is also survived by two brothers---Bobby Gilliam of Houston and Virgil Gilliam of Meadow; and by five grandchildren---Matthew Crowder of Denver, Colo.; Charissa Cunningham of Alaska; Mason and Blake Crowder, both of Midland and Cyrena Viertel of Alaska.
She is also survived by one great-grandchild---Lily Cunningham of Alaska and by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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G. H. Crutcher
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Services for G. H. Crutcher, 90, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Dec. 29, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with his sons Gary and Kent Crutcher officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Crutcher died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Aug. 18, 1917, in Haskell County to O. P. and Annie Zee Crutcher. He was a WWII Army Veteran, receiving three Bronze Stars.
In 1929 he moved to Lynn County and then to Terry County in 1947. He farmed in the Tokio area starting in 1947.
Mr. Crutcher is preceded in death by a daughter--Karen Crutcher in 1999; two sisters--Nadine Seymone and LaRue Webb and two brothers--O.P. Crutcher and Raymond Crutcher.
He is survived by two sons--Gary and his wife--Myra and Kent and his wife--Loia, both of the Wellman area; one daughter--Stacy McFadden of Rainer, Ore.; one sister--Emma Jean Adamson of Tahoka and by 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Services for G. H. Crutcher, 90, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Dec. 29, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with his sons Gary and Kent Crutcher officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Crutcher died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Aug. 18, 1917, in Haskell County to O. P. and Annie Zee Crutcher. He was a WWII Army Veteran, receiving three Bronze Stars.
In 1929 he moved to Lynn County and then to Terry County in 1947. He farmed in the Tokio area starting in 1947.
Mr. Crutcher is preceded in death by a daughter--Karen Crutcher in 1999; two sisters--Nadine Seymone and LaRue Webb and two brothers--O.P. Crutcher and Raymond Crutcher.
He is survived by two sons--Gary and his wife--Myra and Kent and his wife--Loia, both of the Wellman area; one daughter--Stacy McFadden of Rainer, Ore.; one sister--Emma Jean Adamson of Tahoka and by 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Adolfo F. Cruz
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Services for Adolfo F. Cruz, 66, of Brownfield will be at 10:00am, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Adolfo passed away June 28, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born January 10, 1945, in O'Donnell to Jose and Margarita Cruz. Adolfo married Evangelina Sepeda on January 21, 1963, in Brownfield. He lived most of his life in Brownfield. He worked at B. E. Implement, Co. for over 41 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and is preceded in death by his father and 4 grandsons, Marcelino Perez, Aaron Flores, Marcus Martinez and Joey Cruz.
Adolfo is survived by his wife, Evangelina of Brownfield; daughters, Virginia Warren of Brownfield, Susie Martinez of Brownfield, Becky Cruz of Brownfield, Patricia Perez of Wolfforth, Angie Cruz of Lubbock, Annette Cruz of Brownfield, Rachel Cruz of Brownfield, Barbara Cruz of Brownfield, Evangelina Cruz of Brownfield and Cristina Cruz of Brownfield; his mother, Margarita Cruz of Lometa; 25 grandkids and 31 great grandkids; 6 brothers, Gilbert, David, Pete, Paul, Baltazar and Jesse; 4 sisters, Agroria, Yolanda, Gloria and Carmen.
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Services for Adolfo F. Cruz, 66, of Brownfield will be at 10:00am, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Adolfo passed away June 28, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born January 10, 1945, in O'Donnell to Jose and Margarita Cruz. Adolfo married Evangelina Sepeda on January 21, 1963, in Brownfield. He lived most of his life in Brownfield. He worked at B. E. Implement, Co. for over 41 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and is preceded in death by his father and 4 grandsons, Marcelino Perez, Aaron Flores, Marcus Martinez and Joey Cruz.
Adolfo is survived by his wife, Evangelina of Brownfield; daughters, Virginia Warren of Brownfield, Susie Martinez of Brownfield, Becky Cruz of Brownfield, Patricia Perez of Wolfforth, Angie Cruz of Lubbock, Annette Cruz of Brownfield, Rachel Cruz of Brownfield, Barbara Cruz of Brownfield, Evangelina Cruz of Brownfield and Cristina Cruz of Brownfield; his mother, Margarita Cruz of Lometa; 25 grandkids and 31 great grandkids; 6 brothers, Gilbert, David, Pete, Paul, Baltazar and Jesse; 4 sisters, Agroria, Yolanda, Gloria and Carmen.
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Anthony Cruz
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Services for Anthony Cruz were held, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Burial following at Meadow Cemetery. Services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield. He died Oct 21, 2006.
Anthony was born on October 11, 1987 to Victor and Mandy Cruz in Lubbock. He attended school in Meadow and graduated in 2006.
His hobby was basketball; however he obtained accomplishments in Regional competition in Cross Country and Track. He also was on the A-Honor Roll. Anthony was a member of the Abundant Harvest Church in Brownfield.
Left to cherish his memories are his Parents: Victor and Mandy Cruz of Meadow and 2 Sisters: Christina and Lisa of the home. Grandparents: Sarah Cruz of Meadow and Margarito and Adelita Alonzo. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Marcos.
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Services for Anthony Cruz were held, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Burial following at Meadow Cemetery. Services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield. He died Oct 21, 2006.
Anthony was born on October 11, 1987 to Victor and Mandy Cruz in Lubbock. He attended school in Meadow and graduated in 2006.
His hobby was basketball; however he obtained accomplishments in Regional competition in Cross Country and Track. He also was on the A-Honor Roll. Anthony was a member of the Abundant Harvest Church in Brownfield.
Left to cherish his memories are his Parents: Victor and Mandy Cruz of Meadow and 2 Sisters: Christina and Lisa of the home. Grandparents: Sarah Cruz of Meadow and Margarito and Adelita Alonzo. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Marcos.
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Kristina DeAnn Cruz
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Services for Kristina DeAnn Cruz, 25, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kristy passed away October 23, 2011, in a Lubbock hospital. She was born April 30, 1986, in Lubbock to Raymundo Cruz and Josephine Martinez. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 2005. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and C.C.E. class.
Kristy is preceded in death by an uncle, Johnny Martinez, and one aunt, Juanita Rivera.
Kristy is survived by her mother, Josephine Martinez of Brownfield; her father, Raymundo Cruz; four sisters, Stephanie Martinez of Amarillo, Elisa Martinez, Erica Flores, and Cindy Garcia, all of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Ignacio and Maria Martinez of Brownfield; paternal grandparents, Diamantina Garcia of Brownfield and Eusebio Gallegos Jr. of Wisconsin; six nieces and six nephews.
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Services for Kristina DeAnn Cruz, 25, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kristy passed away October 23, 2011, in a Lubbock hospital. She was born April 30, 1986, in Lubbock to Raymundo Cruz and Josephine Martinez. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 2005. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and C.C.E. class.
Kristy is preceded in death by an uncle, Johnny Martinez, and one aunt, Juanita Rivera.
Kristy is survived by her mother, Josephine Martinez of Brownfield; her father, Raymundo Cruz; four sisters, Stephanie Martinez of Amarillo, Elisa Martinez, Erica Flores, and Cindy Garcia, all of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Ignacio and Maria Martinez of Brownfield; paternal grandparents, Diamantina Garcia of Brownfield and Eusebio Gallegos Jr. of Wisconsin; six nieces and six nephews.
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Houston Cummings, Sr.
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Services for Houston Cummings, Sr., 92, were held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Greater Hope Baptist Church with Elder Donnie Scott officiating. The services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Cummings died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at his home. He was born April 30, 1913, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Eugene and Maude Cummings. He was employed at the Brownfield Farmers Co-op in the maintenance department prior to his retirement in 1973.
He is survived by three sons: Willie Foster and Houston Cummings, Jr., both of Brownfield and George Foster of Gatesville, and four daughters: Virginia Brown, Bertha Davis and Vietha Finninen, all of Brownfield, and Maudie Jeffery of Louisiana. He is also survived by one brother: J. R., of Melvin, Ark; one sister: Roberta Cummings, of Greenville, and by 29 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three daughters.
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Services for Houston Cummings, Sr., 92, were held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Greater Hope Baptist Church with Elder Donnie Scott officiating. The services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Cummings died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at his home. He was born April 30, 1913, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Eugene and Maude Cummings. He was employed at the Brownfield Farmers Co-op in the maintenance department prior to his retirement in 1973.
He is survived by three sons: Willie Foster and Houston Cummings, Jr., both of Brownfield and George Foster of Gatesville, and four daughters: Virginia Brown, Bertha Davis and Vietha Finninen, all of Brownfield, and Maudie Jeffery of Louisiana. He is also survived by one brother: J. R., of Melvin, Ark; one sister: Roberta Cummings, of Greenville, and by 29 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three daughters.
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Guadalupe Hernandez Curiel
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Guadalupe Hernandez Curiel, 92, of San Antonio and formerly of Meadow passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2012, in San Antonio.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2012 with a rosary starting at 6:30 p.m. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at St. Antony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Personal services were entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ms. Curiel was born May 8, 1919, to Jose and Matilde Hernandez in Yorktown. She married the love of her life, Anastacio Curiel on August 2, 1937, in Orange Grove. He preceded her in death in February 2005.
Ms. Curiel enjoyed getting together with her family and attending family reunions. She enjoyed dancing, playing dominos and cards. She made awesome tamales and loved to cook. She especially loved to sing church songs and read the Bible and was most proud of her religion.
Those left to cherish her memories are her stepmother: Josephina Millstead of Lubbock; three sons, Jose Curiel and wife Joann of Brownfield, Robert Curiel and wife Sylvia of Hondo and Ruben Curiel of Dallas; three daughters: Matilde Curiel Perez and husband Mario of Meadow, Juanita Curiel Perez and husband Arturo and Silvia Curiel Perez and husband Andy, all of San Antonio; three brothers, Chris Hernandez and Joe Hernandez, both of Lubbock and Paul Hernandez of Amarillo; four sisters, Corina Rangel of Lubbock, Mary Holguin of Dallas, Rose Vecchio of Lewisville and Julia Rojas of Oak Leaf. Also left behind are 27 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eliseo Curiel Sr. on January 11, 2005; and one sister, Victoria Mireles.
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Guadalupe Hernandez Curiel, 92, of San Antonio and formerly of Meadow passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2012, in San Antonio.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2012 with a rosary starting at 6:30 p.m. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at St. Antony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Personal services were entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ms. Curiel was born May 8, 1919, to Jose and Matilde Hernandez in Yorktown. She married the love of her life, Anastacio Curiel on August 2, 1937, in Orange Grove. He preceded her in death in February 2005.
Ms. Curiel enjoyed getting together with her family and attending family reunions. She enjoyed dancing, playing dominos and cards. She made awesome tamales and loved to cook. She especially loved to sing church songs and read the Bible and was most proud of her religion.
Those left to cherish her memories are her stepmother: Josephina Millstead of Lubbock; three sons, Jose Curiel and wife Joann of Brownfield, Robert Curiel and wife Sylvia of Hondo and Ruben Curiel of Dallas; three daughters: Matilde Curiel Perez and husband Mario of Meadow, Juanita Curiel Perez and husband Arturo and Silvia Curiel Perez and husband Andy, all of San Antonio; three brothers, Chris Hernandez and Joe Hernandez, both of Lubbock and Paul Hernandez of Amarillo; four sisters, Corina Rangel of Lubbock, Mary Holguin of Dallas, Rose Vecchio of Lewisville and Julia Rojas of Oak Leaf. Also left behind are 27 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eliseo Curiel Sr. on January 11, 2005; and one sister, Victoria Mireles.