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The obituaries on this page are roughly alphabetical.Arlin Ferrell Daniel
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Services for Arlin Ferrell Daniel, 87, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, September 13, 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.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Monday at the funeral home.
Ferrell passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born May 25, 1924, in Quitaque, Texas to Thomas Virgil and Dora Lee Daniel. He and his family moved to Meadow in 1924 and he graduated from Meadow High School. Ferrell married Nera May Berryhill on December 19, 1943, in Meadow. She preceded him in death in 2009. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in the South Pacific in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He owned and operated Ferrell's T.V. & Radio prior to retiring. He was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia; a son, Gene; and a brother, John M. Daniel.
Ferrell is survived by 2 grandsons, Joey Gardner and wife Terie of Lubbock and Scott Klein and wife Elizabeth of Dallas; 4 great grandchildren, Lindsey Gardner, Kenzie Gardner, Kelly Klein and Dylan Klein.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of one's choice.
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Services for Arlin Ferrell Daniel, 87, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, September 13, 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.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Monday at the funeral home.
Ferrell passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born May 25, 1924, in Quitaque, Texas to Thomas Virgil and Dora Lee Daniel. He and his family moved to Meadow in 1924 and he graduated from Meadow High School. Ferrell married Nera May Berryhill on December 19, 1943, in Meadow. She preceded him in death in 2009. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in the South Pacific in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He owned and operated Ferrell's T.V. & Radio prior to retiring. He was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia; a son, Gene; and a brother, John M. Daniel.
Ferrell is survived by 2 grandsons, Joey Gardner and wife Terie of Lubbock and Scott Klein and wife Elizabeth of Dallas; 4 great grandchildren, Lindsey Gardner, Kenzie Gardner, Kelly Klein and Dylan Klein.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of one's choice.
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Nera May Daniel
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Services for Nera May Daniel, 82, of Brownfield were held Friday, April 24, 2009, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memoral Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Family visitation was held Thursday.
Nera May passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Waxahachie to Allen C. and Nera Berryhill. She moved with her parents to Tahoka in 1932 and then to Terry County in 1933. She attended school in Gomez and graduated from Brownfield High School.
Nera May married Arlin Ferrell Daniel on Dec. 19, 1943 in Meadow. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Klein; a son, Gene Daniel; three brothers, John, Jimmie and Robert Berrryhill and her parents.
Nera May is survived by her husband Ferrell; two grandsons, Scott Klein of Dallas and Joey Gardner of Lubbock; three great granddaughters, Lindsey and Kenzie Gardner and Kelly Klein; a great grandson, Dylan Klein; a brother, Ernest Berryhill and his wife Tommie of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
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Services for Nera May Daniel, 82, of Brownfield were held Friday, April 24, 2009, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memoral Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Family visitation was held Thursday.
Nera May passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Waxahachie to Allen C. and Nera Berryhill. She moved with her parents to Tahoka in 1932 and then to Terry County in 1933. She attended school in Gomez and graduated from Brownfield High School.
Nera May married Arlin Ferrell Daniel on Dec. 19, 1943 in Meadow. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Klein; a son, Gene Daniel; three brothers, John, Jimmie and Robert Berrryhill and her parents.
Nera May is survived by her husband Ferrell; two grandsons, Scott Klein of Dallas and Joey Gardner of Lubbock; three great granddaughters, Lindsey and Kenzie Gardner and Kelly Klein; a great grandson, Dylan Klein; a brother, Ernest Berryhill and his wife Tommie of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
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Floyd Clifton Danielson
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Memorial Services for Floyd Clifton Danielson, 80, of Brownfield, will be held at a later date under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in Brownfield.
Mr. Danielson was born May 8, 1925, in Marshall County, Minn., to Dave and Olga Danielson and was married to Kathleen "Mickey" Nordlum-Gullickson. She preceded him in death. He was later married to Virginia Diehl in 1974.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minn., in 1943, and was a US Army veteran with service in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Army in 1975 as a Warrant Officer Four. He received the Korean Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and other medals.
Mr. Danielson and his wife were representatives at both the State and National Senior Olympics and he was also an honorary life member of the American Legion, having served as financial officer for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; 4 daughters: Geraldine Sawitz and her husband, Reb, of Wildomar, Calif., Kathy Birdseye and her husband, Waler, of Tacoma, Wash., Cynthia Carso and her husband, Joe, of Florence, Ore., and LeAnn Baile of Tarzana, Calif.
He is also survived by 3 stepchildren: Randy Ralston and his wife, Sue, of Brownfield, Ronald Ralston and his wife, Darlene, of Dallas, and Marta Barringer and her husband, Steve, of Hobbs, NM.
Mr. Danielson is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shawn Danielson.
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Memorial Services for Floyd Clifton Danielson, 80, of Brownfield, will be held at a later date under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in Brownfield.
Mr. Danielson was born May 8, 1925, in Marshall County, Minn., to Dave and Olga Danielson and was married to Kathleen "Mickey" Nordlum-Gullickson. She preceded him in death. He was later married to Virginia Diehl in 1974.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minn., in 1943, and was a US Army veteran with service in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Army in 1975 as a Warrant Officer Four. He received the Korean Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and other medals.
Mr. Danielson and his wife were representatives at both the State and National Senior Olympics and he was also an honorary life member of the American Legion, having served as financial officer for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; 4 daughters: Geraldine Sawitz and her husband, Reb, of Wildomar, Calif., Kathy Birdseye and her husband, Waler, of Tacoma, Wash., Cynthia Carso and her husband, Joe, of Florence, Ore., and LeAnn Baile of Tarzana, Calif.
He is also survived by 3 stepchildren: Randy Ralston and his wife, Sue, of Brownfield, Ronald Ralston and his wife, Darlene, of Dallas, and Marta Barringer and her husband, Steve, of Hobbs, NM.
Mr. Danielson is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shawn Danielson.
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Virginia Danielson
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Memorial services for Virginia Danielson, 79, of Brownfield, will be held July 7, 2006, in Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso.
Mrs. Danielson died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born March 1, 1927, in LaJunta, Colo., and was married to Floyd Danielson on Oct 1, 1974. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh Ralston, and by one stepson, Shawn Danielson.
Mrs. Danielson and her husband lived in Capitan, NM, where they were active members of the local Senior Center and were representatives at both State and National Senior Olympics where they earned several medals.
She is survived by two sons: Randy Ralston and his wife, Sue, of Brownfield and Ronald Ralston and his wife, Darlene, of Dallas, and by one daughter: Marta Barringer and her husband, Steve, of Hobbs, NM.
She is also survived by four stepdaughters: Geraldine Sawitz and her husband, Reb, of Wildomar, Calif; Kathy Birdseye and her husband, Walter, of Tacoma, Wash.; Cynthia Carso and her husband, Joe, of Florence, Ore., and LeAnne Baile of Tarzana, Calif., and by 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
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Memorial services for Virginia Danielson, 79, of Brownfield, will be held July 7, 2006, in Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso.
Mrs. Danielson died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born March 1, 1927, in LaJunta, Colo., and was married to Floyd Danielson on Oct 1, 1974. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh Ralston, and by one stepson, Shawn Danielson.
Mrs. Danielson and her husband lived in Capitan, NM, where they were active members of the local Senior Center and were representatives at both State and National Senior Olympics where they earned several medals.
She is survived by two sons: Randy Ralston and his wife, Sue, of Brownfield and Ronald Ralston and his wife, Darlene, of Dallas, and by one daughter: Marta Barringer and her husband, Steve, of Hobbs, NM.
She is also survived by four stepdaughters: Geraldine Sawitz and her husband, Reb, of Wildomar, Calif; Kathy Birdseye and her husband, Walter, of Tacoma, Wash.; Cynthia Carso and her husband, Joe, of Florence, Ore., and LeAnne Baile of Tarzana, Calif., and by 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
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Kathleen Loena McPhaul Darwin
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Loving mother, grandmother and friend, Kathleen Loena McPhaul Darwin, died at Quail Ridge Care Center in Lubbock, Texas, on May 11, 2007.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles Darwin, she was born in Enigma, Georgia, on February 27, 1919, to Flora and Neil McPhaul. She was the youngest of eleven children. With the encouragement of her brother, J.D. McPhaul, Kathleen moved to Lubbock, Texas, to attend Texas Technological College in 1938. Charles and Kathleen met while Charles was an airman at Lubbock Army Air Base and they married on June 3, 1942.
She is survived by her four children, their spouses, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. They are: son, Charles Williams Darwin, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Dallas, Texas, Joseph and Dawn Kathleen Darwin Weaks, Arwen Ruth and Samuel Allen of Raytown, Kansas, Charles Robert and Molly Darwin, Abigail Kathleen, Audrey Claiborne and Charles Edward of Cumming, Georgia; daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth Daniel and her husband Jimmy, Rhett and Cari Lyn Parker, Krista Kathleen of Sherman, Texas; daughter, Vivian Louise Pendleton and her husband Jerry of Levelland, Texas, Timothy Kyle of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; son, Howard McPhaul Darwin and his wife Patti, Emily Christine of Lubbock, Texas.
Kathleen and Charles were committed members and leaders in the First Baptist Churches of the three cities in which they lived their lives, Lubbock, Lamesa, and Brownfield. A Lover of the arts, Kathleen enjoyed playing the piano and organ as well as singing. She loved to serve others and inspired all whom she knew to be confident of being loved by her Lord Jesus Christ and to serve Him. She taught her children to be avid readers, to love Truth and to seek education in order to serve the Church and live to the fullest.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 14, at 10:30 am in Terry County Memorial Cemetery followed by a Worship Service celebrating the gift of her life at 11:30 am in the Chapel of First Baptist Church, Brownfield, Texas.
Preferred memorials are suggested to the Scottish Rite Learning Center of Lubbock, Texas or books to your church library.
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Loving mother, grandmother and friend, Kathleen Loena McPhaul Darwin, died at Quail Ridge Care Center in Lubbock, Texas, on May 11, 2007.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles Darwin, she was born in Enigma, Georgia, on February 27, 1919, to Flora and Neil McPhaul. She was the youngest of eleven children. With the encouragement of her brother, J.D. McPhaul, Kathleen moved to Lubbock, Texas, to attend Texas Technological College in 1938. Charles and Kathleen met while Charles was an airman at Lubbock Army Air Base and they married on June 3, 1942.
She is survived by her four children, their spouses, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. They are: son, Charles Williams Darwin, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Dallas, Texas, Joseph and Dawn Kathleen Darwin Weaks, Arwen Ruth and Samuel Allen of Raytown, Kansas, Charles Robert and Molly Darwin, Abigail Kathleen, Audrey Claiborne and Charles Edward of Cumming, Georgia; daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth Daniel and her husband Jimmy, Rhett and Cari Lyn Parker, Krista Kathleen of Sherman, Texas; daughter, Vivian Louise Pendleton and her husband Jerry of Levelland, Texas, Timothy Kyle of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; son, Howard McPhaul Darwin and his wife Patti, Emily Christine of Lubbock, Texas.
Kathleen and Charles were committed members and leaders in the First Baptist Churches of the three cities in which they lived their lives, Lubbock, Lamesa, and Brownfield. A Lover of the arts, Kathleen enjoyed playing the piano and organ as well as singing. She loved to serve others and inspired all whom she knew to be confident of being loved by her Lord Jesus Christ and to serve Him. She taught her children to be avid readers, to love Truth and to seek education in order to serve the Church and live to the fullest.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 14, at 10:30 am in Terry County Memorial Cemetery followed by a Worship Service celebrating the gift of her life at 11:30 am in the Chapel of First Baptist Church, Brownfield, Texas.
Preferred memorials are suggested to the Scottish Rite Learning Center of Lubbock, Texas or books to your church library.
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Sirilda B. Davila
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Services for Sirilda B. Davila, 87, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Sirilda passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home in Brownfield. She was born December 9, 1922, in Runge, Texas to Matias and Maria Barrientez. She is preceded in death by her parents, four grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers.
Sirilda is survived by her children, Geneva Bustillos of Meadow, Elvira Rosales of Brownfield, Santiago Davila of Meadow, Santos Davila of Brownfield, Gloria Castilleja of Meadow, Abelardo "Junior" Davila of Meadow, Janie Jacquez of Brownfield, Maggie Longoria of Brownfield and Sylvia Gonzales of Brownfield; 38 grandchildren; many, many great- grandchildren; three brothers, Marcus, Angel and Lilo Barrientez, all of Karnes City; three sisters, Tomasa Mendoza of Helena, Dominga Morin of Karnes City and Aurora Davila of Karnes City.
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Services for Sirilda B. Davila, 87, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Sirilda passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home in Brownfield. She was born December 9, 1922, in Runge, Texas to Matias and Maria Barrientez. She is preceded in death by her parents, four grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers.
Sirilda is survived by her children, Geneva Bustillos of Meadow, Elvira Rosales of Brownfield, Santiago Davila of Meadow, Santos Davila of Brownfield, Gloria Castilleja of Meadow, Abelardo "Junior" Davila of Meadow, Janie Jacquez of Brownfield, Maggie Longoria of Brownfield and Sylvia Gonzales of Brownfield; 38 grandchildren; many, many great- grandchildren; three brothers, Marcus, Angel and Lilo Barrientez, all of Karnes City; three sisters, Tomasa Mendoza of Helena, Dominga Morin of Karnes City and Aurora Davila of Karnes City.
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C. R. "Barney" Davis
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Memorial services for C.R. "Barney" Davis, 85, formerly of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Brownfield Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.
He worked for Paymaster in Brownfield before moving to Van Buren, Ark. He later moved to Breckenridge. He was a WWII veteran.
Mr. Davis is survived by: two sons: Mike of Austin and Ricky of Lubbock and one daughter--Diane Davis of Lubbock. He is also survived by two sisters--Sue Hall of San Francisco, Calif. and Mae Doss of Cole Hill, Ark.
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Memorial services for C.R. "Barney" Davis, 85, formerly of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Brownfield Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.
He worked for Paymaster in Brownfield before moving to Van Buren, Ark. He later moved to Breckenridge. He was a WWII veteran.
Mr. Davis is survived by: two sons: Mike of Austin and Ricky of Lubbock and one daughter--Diane Davis of Lubbock. He is also survived by two sisters--Sue Hall of San Francisco, Calif. and Mae Doss of Cole Hill, Ark.
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Clariece Davis
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Services for Clariece 'mom' Davis, 83, of Brownfield will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Eddie McHugh and Rev. Randy Land officiating.
Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 5, 1923 to Willis and Mattie Wagner and was married to Grady Davis on Aug. 20, 1941 in Brownfield. He died on Oct. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Davis moved with her family to Terry County in 1936 and graduated from Union School. She was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter---Janice Timmons and her husband---Mike of Brownfield; one son---James and his wife- --Sally of Seminole and by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis is also survived by three sisters---Josephine Robison of Lubbock, Juna Smith of Brownfield and Nadene Brown of Memphis, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to the Running Water Draw Care Center, Box 409, Olton, Texas 79064.
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Services for Clariece 'mom' Davis, 83, of Brownfield will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Eddie McHugh and Rev. Randy Land officiating.
Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 5, 1923 to Willis and Mattie Wagner and was married to Grady Davis on Aug. 20, 1941 in Brownfield. He died on Oct. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Davis moved with her family to Terry County in 1936 and graduated from Union School. She was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter---Janice Timmons and her husband---Mike of Brownfield; one son---James and his wife- --Sally of Seminole and by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis is also survived by three sisters---Josephine Robison of Lubbock, Juna Smith of Brownfield and Nadene Brown of Memphis, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to the Running Water Draw Care Center, Box 409, Olton, Texas 79064.
Donald Kent Davis
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Memorial services for Donald Kent Davis, 58, of Wellman were at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Buzz Timmons officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family received visitors from 5-7 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Kent passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his home in Wellman. He was born October 12, 1951, in Lamesa, Texas to Orvis and Gloria Davis. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1970 and married Keepa Davis on Sept 14, 1974, in Lamesa. They moved to Yoakum County in 1975 and then to Wellman in 1998. He was the Mayor of Wellman and had been since 2003. He farmed his whole life and enjoyed being an Auctioneer. He was a member of Wellman First Baptist Church. Kent is preceded in death by his dad and his twin brother Brent. Kent "Pop" thought his grandchildren were the light of his life.
Kent is survived by his wife Keepa of Wellman; a son, Ben Davis and wife Rivers of Weatherford; a daughter, Katie Johnson and husband Dustin of Lubbock; 3 grandchildren, Makenna and Kace Johnson of Lubbock and Harper Davis of Weatherford; his mother, Gloria Davis of Lamesa; 2 sisters, Sandra Craven and Kim Davis of Lubbock; a brother, Phil Davis of Lampasas; many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lubbock or the ALS Association.
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Memorial services for Donald Kent Davis, 58, of Wellman were at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Buzz Timmons officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family received visitors from 5-7 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Kent passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his home in Wellman. He was born October 12, 1951, in Lamesa, Texas to Orvis and Gloria Davis. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1970 and married Keepa Davis on Sept 14, 1974, in Lamesa. They moved to Yoakum County in 1975 and then to Wellman in 1998. He was the Mayor of Wellman and had been since 2003. He farmed his whole life and enjoyed being an Auctioneer. He was a member of Wellman First Baptist Church. Kent is preceded in death by his dad and his twin brother Brent. Kent "Pop" thought his grandchildren were the light of his life.
Kent is survived by his wife Keepa of Wellman; a son, Ben Davis and wife Rivers of Weatherford; a daughter, Katie Johnson and husband Dustin of Lubbock; 3 grandchildren, Makenna and Kace Johnson of Lubbock and Harper Davis of Weatherford; his mother, Gloria Davis of Lamesa; 2 sisters, Sandra Craven and Kim Davis of Lubbock; a brother, Phil Davis of Lampasas; many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lubbock or the ALS Association.
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Donald Ray Davis
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Services for Donald Ray Davis, 61, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 26 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Donald passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born December 8, 1946, in Paris, Texas, to George and Tina Mae Davis and moved to Brownfield with his family in 1956. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1965.
Donald married Carlene Collins, August 12, 1983, in Brownfield. He was employed with Sears Copeland in Brownfield and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and past Quarter Master.
He is preceded in death by his parents and twin daughters, Jennifer and Virginia.
Donald is survived by his wife, Carlene Davis, of Brownfield; three sons, Jeff Davis and his wife, Ofelia, of Brownfield, James Davis and his wife, Ruthy, of Lamesa and Scott Davis of Lubbock; a daughter, Scarlet Franklin and her husband Floyd of Mesquite; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Services for Donald Ray Davis, 61, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 26 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Donald passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born December 8, 1946, in Paris, Texas, to George and Tina Mae Davis and moved to Brownfield with his family in 1956. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1965.
Donald married Carlene Collins, August 12, 1983, in Brownfield. He was employed with Sears Copeland in Brownfield and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and past Quarter Master.
He is preceded in death by his parents and twin daughters, Jennifer and Virginia.
Donald is survived by his wife, Carlene Davis, of Brownfield; three sons, Jeff Davis and his wife, Ofelia, of Brownfield, James Davis and his wife, Ruthy, of Lamesa and Scott Davis of Lubbock; a daughter, Scarlet Franklin and her husband Floyd of Mesquite; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Judy Dawson
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Services for Judy Dawson, 79, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Judy was born on December 11, 1928, in Roscoe, Texas to George and Bertha Folmar. She married J. B. Dawson on July 6, 1945, in Snyder, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1963 where she was a nurse at Brownfield Regional Medical Center until 1981 and then at the Methodist Hospital in Levelland before retiring.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, J. B. Dawson.
She is survived by daughter, Connie Corby of Salina, Kan.; four sons, Marvin Dawson and wife, Dian of Brownfield, David Dawson, and wife Carol of Texarkana, Gary Dawson, and wife JoAnna of Brownfield and Charles Dawson, and wife Pam of Clyde; her sister, Lois Carlton of Sweetwater; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Services for Judy Dawson, 79, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Judy was born on December 11, 1928, in Roscoe, Texas to George and Bertha Folmar. She married J. B. Dawson on July 6, 1945, in Snyder, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1963 where she was a nurse at Brownfield Regional Medical Center until 1981 and then at the Methodist Hospital in Levelland before retiring.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, J. B. Dawson.
She is survived by daughter, Connie Corby of Salina, Kan.; four sons, Marvin Dawson and wife, Dian of Brownfield, David Dawson, and wife Carol of Texarkana, Gary Dawson, and wife JoAnna of Brownfield and Charles Dawson, and wife Pam of Clyde; her sister, Lois Carlton of Sweetwater; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Glyn Gayle Lilly DeBusk
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Services for Glyn Gayle Lilly DeBusk, 82, of Brownfield will be at 10 :30 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gayle passed away Friday, November 21, 2008, at her home in Brownfield. She was born August 3, 1926, in Ovalo, Texas, to Dennis Quenton and Valtye Tucker Lilly. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1944 and married Robert L. DeBusk, Jr. on December 17, 1944 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1987.
Gayle attended and graduated from Western Texas College in Snyder with a degree in Radiology. She was the Director of Radiology at Brownfield Regional Medical Center until retiring in 1998. She had worked at banks in Ralls and Morton, Snyder Hospital, and did substitute teaching at Brownfield Schools. Gayle was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; twin daughters, Jean and Jane; a brother, Hugh Tucker Lilly; and sister, Peggy Rowe.
She was involved in various organizations. Her motto was "Live, Laugh and Love." She loved going dancing with her dance buddies and she loved life and family above all else.
Gayle is survived by a daughter, Sandra Gayle DeBord of Spring; two sons, Randy DeBusk and wife Jeanetta of Morton and Tommy DeBusk and wife Donna of Brownfield; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the San Angelo West Texas Boys Ranch or the Terry County "Money 4 Monkeys" play- ground project.
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Services for Glyn Gayle Lilly DeBusk, 82, of Brownfield will be at 10 :30 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gayle passed away Friday, November 21, 2008, at her home in Brownfield. She was born August 3, 1926, in Ovalo, Texas, to Dennis Quenton and Valtye Tucker Lilly. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1944 and married Robert L. DeBusk, Jr. on December 17, 1944 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1987.
Gayle attended and graduated from Western Texas College in Snyder with a degree in Radiology. She was the Director of Radiology at Brownfield Regional Medical Center until retiring in 1998. She had worked at banks in Ralls and Morton, Snyder Hospital, and did substitute teaching at Brownfield Schools. Gayle was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; twin daughters, Jean and Jane; a brother, Hugh Tucker Lilly; and sister, Peggy Rowe.
She was involved in various organizations. Her motto was "Live, Laugh and Love." She loved going dancing with her dance buddies and she loved life and family above all else.
Gayle is survived by a daughter, Sandra Gayle DeBord of Spring; two sons, Randy DeBusk and wife Jeanetta of Morton and Tommy DeBusk and wife Donna of Brownfield; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the San Angelo West Texas Boys Ranch or the Terry County "Money 4 Monkeys" play- ground project.
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Levi Michael Decker
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Graveside services for Levi Michael Decker, infant newborn of Sean and Amber Decker of O'Donnell were held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 22, 2008, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Scott Hensley of O'Donnell First Baptist Church officiating. Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Levi Michael was born Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in Covenant Lakeside Hospital. He passed away August 20, 2008.
Levi Michael is survived by his parents, Sean and Amber Decker of O'Donnell; his big brother, Caleb of the home; his grandparents, Danny and Marta Decker of Brownfield, Tommy and Tasha Gibson of Bentonville, Ark. and Toby Cavness of Ft. Davis; great grandparents, Marie Laing of Lubbock, Sam and Patsy Cavness of Marathon, Fran Jeter of Brownfield and Gladys Decker of Ft. Stockton.
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Graveside services for Levi Michael Decker, infant newborn of Sean and Amber Decker of O'Donnell were held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 22, 2008, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Scott Hensley of O'Donnell First Baptist Church officiating. Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Levi Michael was born Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in Covenant Lakeside Hospital. He passed away August 20, 2008.
Levi Michael is survived by his parents, Sean and Amber Decker of O'Donnell; his big brother, Caleb of the home; his grandparents, Danny and Marta Decker of Brownfield, Tommy and Tasha Gibson of Bentonville, Ark. and Toby Cavness of Ft. Davis; great grandparents, Marie Laing of Lubbock, Sam and Patsy Cavness of Marathon, Fran Jeter of Brownfield and Gladys Decker of Ft. Stockton.
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Ernest Dellenbaugh
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U.S. Veteran Graveside services for Ernest Dellenbaugh, 89, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Purtell officiating. Services are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ernest passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born November 18, 1917, in Luther, OK., and was a WW II Army Veteran and a Craftsman of guns and rare knives. He was a member for many years of Creede Elks Lodge #506 and the VFW.
He is survived by two daughters, Loulene Sapp of Kingsland and Katie Paulk of Creede, CO.; two sons, Ray Dellenbaugh of Creede, CO. and Allen Dellenbaugh of Kingsland; a sister, Majorie Purtell of Lubbock; a brother, Kenneth Dellenbaugh of Creede, CO.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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U.S. Veteran Graveside services for Ernest Dellenbaugh, 89, of Brownfield will be at 2 pm, Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Purtell officiating. Services are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ernest passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born November 18, 1917, in Luther, OK., and was a WW II Army Veteran and a Craftsman of guns and rare knives. He was a member for many years of Creede Elks Lodge #506 and the VFW.
He is survived by two daughters, Loulene Sapp of Kingsland and Katie Paulk of Creede, CO.; two sons, Ray Dellenbaugh of Creede, CO. and Allen Dellenbaugh of Kingsland; a sister, Majorie Purtell of Lubbock; a brother, Kenneth Dellenbaugh of Creede, CO.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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Rosetta M Frazier Lary DePoyster
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Services for Rosetta Magaline Frazier Lary DePoyster, 90, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with her son, Elgin Lary officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Rosetta passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Brownfield. She was born November 29, 1920, in Powderly to L. Freeman and Pearlie Dearing Frazier. Rosetta married James Lee Lary June 3, 1937. He preceded her in death. She then married Fred Harvey DePoyster. He also preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters, two brothers and a grandson, James Lee Lary, II. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Rosetta is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Lary Fulton and Cora Lary Young and husband Waymon all of Brownfield; 3 sons, Leon Lary and wife Janice of Lubbock, Wayne Lary and wife Mae of Gutherie, OK. and Elgin Lary and wife Ann of Longview; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Orillian Nay of Antioch, CA. and Lillian Haden of Cave City, OK; a brother, Calvin Frazier of Plainview.
Brownfield News
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Services for Rosetta Magaline Frazier Lary DePoyster, 90, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with her son, Elgin Lary officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Rosetta passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Brownfield. She was born November 29, 1920, in Powderly to L. Freeman and Pearlie Dearing Frazier. Rosetta married James Lee Lary June 3, 1937. He preceded her in death. She then married Fred Harvey DePoyster. He also preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters, two brothers and a grandson, James Lee Lary, II. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Rosetta is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Lary Fulton and Cora Lary Young and husband Waymon all of Brownfield; 3 sons, Leon Lary and wife Janice of Lubbock, Wayne Lary and wife Mae of Gutherie, OK. and Elgin Lary and wife Ann of Longview; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Orillian Nay of Antioch, CA. and Lillian Haden of Cave City, OK; a brother, Calvin Frazier of Plainview.
Brownfield News
Shannon Carol Devine
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Shannon Carol Devine, 58, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Oct. 19 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mike Click officiating.
Shannon was born on April 30, 1951, in Amarillo to Martin and Florence Devine. She graduated from Magnolia High School in Anaheim, Calif., and moved to Brownfield in 1989, where she continued her career as the Director of Respiratory Therapy at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father.
Shannon is survived by her mother, Florence Devine, of Chandler, Ariz.; her daughter, Kelly Fetzko and her husband Robert of Johnstown, Pa.; two sons, Wally Devine and Miles Devine of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Kailey, Roman and Rocco Fetzko of Johnstown, Pa., and her brother Dan Devine and his wife Linda of Gilbert, Ariz.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Liver Foundation: 2425 West Loop South, Suite 840, Houston, TX 77027.
Brownfield News
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Shannon Carol Devine, 58, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Oct. 19 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mike Click officiating.
Shannon was born on April 30, 1951, in Amarillo to Martin and Florence Devine. She graduated from Magnolia High School in Anaheim, Calif., and moved to Brownfield in 1989, where she continued her career as the Director of Respiratory Therapy at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father.
Shannon is survived by her mother, Florence Devine, of Chandler, Ariz.; her daughter, Kelly Fetzko and her husband Robert of Johnstown, Pa.; two sons, Wally Devine and Miles Devine of Brownfield; three grandchildren, Kailey, Roman and Rocco Fetzko of Johnstown, Pa., and her brother Dan Devine and his wife Linda of Gilbert, Ariz.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Liver Foundation: 2425 West Loop South, Suite 840, Houston, TX 77027.
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Dario Diaz, Sr
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Dario Diaz, Sr, age 53 passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2012, in Lubbock.
Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 30, 2012. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services for Mr. Diaz will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at Templo Betel in Brownfield with Pastor Mike Moreno officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Diaz was born on August 21, 1959, to Lorenzo and Juanita Diaz in Melvin, Texas. He was a member of the National Guard.
His family will remember him for his love of building and playing golf. He was a jack of all trades and he liked to joke around. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his dog "Charlie". He had a big heart and would help anyone.
Those left to cherish his memories are 2 sons: Dario Diaz, Jr and Dario Alaniz both of Brownfield; 2 daughters: Priscilla Diaz and spouse Erica Martinez and Jackie Morin and husband Gilbert, Jr all of Brownfield; 5 brothers: David Diaz of Chicago, Richard Diaz of Michigan, Oscar Diaz of West Virginia, Larry Diaz of Fredericksburg, Texas and Edward Diaz of Brownfield; 5 Sisters: Sally Medina, Lidia Curiel, Sandra Smith, and Yolanda Diaz all of Brownfield and Norma Gaitan of Florida.
He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 grandson: Aiden Marco Burns in 2007; and 3 brothers: Lorenzo Diaz, Jr in 1967, Daniel Diaz in, 2012, and Baby Diaz in 1964.
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Dario Diaz, Sr, age 53 passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2012, in Lubbock.
Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 30, 2012. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services for Mr. Diaz will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at Templo Betel in Brownfield with Pastor Mike Moreno officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Diaz was born on August 21, 1959, to Lorenzo and Juanita Diaz in Melvin, Texas. He was a member of the National Guard.
His family will remember him for his love of building and playing golf. He was a jack of all trades and he liked to joke around. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his dog "Charlie". He had a big heart and would help anyone.
Those left to cherish his memories are 2 sons: Dario Diaz, Jr and Dario Alaniz both of Brownfield; 2 daughters: Priscilla Diaz and spouse Erica Martinez and Jackie Morin and husband Gilbert, Jr all of Brownfield; 5 brothers: David Diaz of Chicago, Richard Diaz of Michigan, Oscar Diaz of West Virginia, Larry Diaz of Fredericksburg, Texas and Edward Diaz of Brownfield; 5 Sisters: Sally Medina, Lidia Curiel, Sandra Smith, and Yolanda Diaz all of Brownfield and Norma Gaitan of Florida.
He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 grandson: Aiden Marco Burns in 2007; and 3 brothers: Lorenzo Diaz, Jr in 1967, Daniel Diaz in, 2012, and Baby Diaz in 1964.
Annie Mae Dickson
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Services for Annie Mae Dickson, 98, of Brownfield, were held Tuesday, May 9, in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Joplin and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickson died Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 23, 1907 in Lamar County and was married to Grady Lewis Dickson in 1923. He died on Oct. 3, 1968.
They moved to the Gomez Community in 1942 where they farmed until Mr. Dickson's death. They moved to Brownfield in 1960.
Mrs. Dickson was a clerk at Cobb's Department Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School.
She is survived by two daughters---Janie Speed and her husband---Merlin of Kingsland and JoAnne Johnson and her husband---Carrol of Brownfield. Mrs. Dickson is also survived by six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Dan Johnson, Steve Johnson, Randy Speed, Mark Speed, Mike Speed and Travis Speed.
Brownfield News
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Services for Annie Mae Dickson, 98, of Brownfield, were held Tuesday, May 9, in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Joplin and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickson died Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 23, 1907 in Lamar County and was married to Grady Lewis Dickson in 1923. He died on Oct. 3, 1968.
They moved to the Gomez Community in 1942 where they farmed until Mr. Dickson's death. They moved to Brownfield in 1960.
Mrs. Dickson was a clerk at Cobb's Department Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School.
She is survived by two daughters---Janie Speed and her husband---Merlin of Kingsland and JoAnne Johnson and her husband---Carrol of Brownfield. Mrs. Dickson is also survived by six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Dan Johnson, Steve Johnson, Randy Speed, Mark Speed, Mike Speed and Travis Speed.
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William J. Dickson
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Attend Father's Funeral
Mrs. Z. E. McCall, 732 Harrison Street, and her sister, Mrs. Bert Reynolds, 1905 Harrison Street, have returned from Brownfield, where they attended the funeral and burial of their father, W. J. Dickson, Wednesday. Mr. Dickson died from a heart attack. He was 81 years old. He had been a member of the Methodist church 39 years. Another daughter, Mrs. C. Biggerstaff of El Paso, also attended the funeral.
The Amarillo Globe Newspaper, July 6, 1941
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Attend Father's Funeral
Mrs. Z. E. McCall, 732 Harrison Street, and her sister, Mrs. Bert Reynolds, 1905 Harrison Street, have returned from Brownfield, where they attended the funeral and burial of their father, W. J. Dickson, Wednesday. Mr. Dickson died from a heart attack. He was 81 years old. He had been a member of the Methodist church 39 years. Another daughter, Mrs. C. Biggerstaff of El Paso, also attended the funeral.
The Amarillo Globe Newspaper, July 6, 1941
Bertie Lee Dill
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Services for Bertie Lee Dill, 69, of Brownfield will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 3, 2007, at Shady Oaks Church of God. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Bertie Lee passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007, at her home in Brownfield. She was born February 28, 1937, in Brownfield to Leon and Mildred May and attended Brownfield Schools. She married S. M. Dill on February 9, 1954, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2004. She and her husband farmed for over 50 years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. She is also preceded in death by a son, Leroy Dill, in 1997. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
She is survived by two sons, Charles and David Dill of Brownfield; two daughters, Beverly Callaway and Anita Peacock of Brownfield; 15 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren; three sisters, Etta Robins of Lubbock, Joyce Barham of Seminole and Rosie Dill of Breckenridge.
Brownfield News
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Services for Bertie Lee Dill, 69, of Brownfield will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 3, 2007, at Shady Oaks Church of God. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Bertie Lee passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007, at her home in Brownfield. She was born February 28, 1937, in Brownfield to Leon and Mildred May and attended Brownfield Schools. She married S. M. Dill on February 9, 1954, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2004. She and her husband farmed for over 50 years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. She is also preceded in death by a son, Leroy Dill, in 1997. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
She is survived by two sons, Charles and David Dill of Brownfield; two daughters, Beverly Callaway and Anita Peacock of Brownfield; 15 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren; three sisters, Etta Robins of Lubbock, Joyce Barham of Seminole and Rosie Dill of Breckenridge.
Brownfield News
Ava Gay Dill
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Services for Ava Gay Dill, 83, of Brownfield were held, Friday, Jan. 11, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Bob Bohannon and Rev. Eugene Ballard officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ava Gay died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at her home in Brownfield. She was born March 12, 1924, in Big Spring to Dallas and Eva Marie Ruark. She and her family moved to the Brownfield area in 1929 where they lived in the Foster Community. She attended Union schools.
On Nov. 14, 1941, she married Rufus Woodie Dill, in Seminole. He preceded her in death, March 13, 2001.
Ava Gay was involved in 4H as a leader and in the Texas Home Demonstration Club for many years. She was also an active member of Shady Oaks Church of God.
She is preceded in death by a brother--Jack Ruark.
She is survived by three sons--Lynn "Pink" Dill and his wife--Nedra of Denver City, Jackie and his wife--Earlene of Hobbs, N.M. and Rick and his wife--Kathy of San Angelo. Mrs. Dill is also survived by one brother--Dee Ruark of South Carolina; three sisters--Billie Joyce Peak of Slaton, Sue Fanning of Hereford and Patsy Pardo of Lubbock; and by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Ava Gay Dill, 83, of Brownfield were held, Friday, Jan. 11, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Bob Bohannon and Rev. Eugene Ballard officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ava Gay died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at her home in Brownfield. She was born March 12, 1924, in Big Spring to Dallas and Eva Marie Ruark. She and her family moved to the Brownfield area in 1929 where they lived in the Foster Community. She attended Union schools.
On Nov. 14, 1941, she married Rufus Woodie Dill, in Seminole. He preceded her in death, March 13, 2001.
Ava Gay was involved in 4H as a leader and in the Texas Home Demonstration Club for many years. She was also an active member of Shady Oaks Church of God.
She is preceded in death by a brother--Jack Ruark.
She is survived by three sons--Lynn "Pink" Dill and his wife--Nedra of Denver City, Jackie and his wife--Earlene of Hobbs, N.M. and Rick and his wife--Kathy of San Angelo. Mrs. Dill is also survived by one brother--Dee Ruark of South Carolina; three sisters--Billie Joyce Peak of Slaton, Sue Fanning of Hereford and Patsy Pardo of Lubbock; and by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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Juanita Serna Dillard
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Juanita Serna Dillard, 84, of Brownfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Brownfield Regional Hospital. A rosary was prayed Thursday, Nov. 1, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. The funeral mass was held Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
On Dec. 18, 1922, Mrs. Dillard was born to Enjenia and Alejandrina Serna in Devine. She was a life time resident of Brownfield. In August, 1936, she met and married David Dillard. They were married in Charlotte. Mr. Dillard preceded her death on Sept. 16, 1972.
Mrs. Dillard is survived by four sons--Jacova and Poncho Dillard, both of Brownfield; David Dillard, Jr. of Lubbock and Ernesto Jimenez, Jr. of Ft. Worth.
She is also survived by four daughters--Maria Dillard Rodriguez and Audona Garcia, both of Brownfield and Adelina Villarreal and Marcela Aguilar both of Amarillo and one sister--Pauline Valenzuela of Brownfield, and by 57 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three daughters--Erlinda Mesa, Juanita Gomez and Merejilda, and by her mother-- Alejandrina Serna.
Brownfield News
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Juanita Serna Dillard, 84, of Brownfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Brownfield Regional Hospital. A rosary was prayed Thursday, Nov. 1, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. The funeral mass was held Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
On Dec. 18, 1922, Mrs. Dillard was born to Enjenia and Alejandrina Serna in Devine. She was a life time resident of Brownfield. In August, 1936, she met and married David Dillard. They were married in Charlotte. Mr. Dillard preceded her death on Sept. 16, 1972.
Mrs. Dillard is survived by four sons--Jacova and Poncho Dillard, both of Brownfield; David Dillard, Jr. of Lubbock and Ernesto Jimenez, Jr. of Ft. Worth.
She is also survived by four daughters--Maria Dillard Rodriguez and Audona Garcia, both of Brownfield and Adelina Villarreal and Marcela Aguilar both of Amarillo and one sister--Pauline Valenzuela of Brownfield, and by 57 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three daughters--Erlinda Mesa, Juanita Gomez and Merejilda, and by her mother-- Alejandrina Serna.
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Ernest Dishman, Jr.
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Services for Ernest Dishman, Jr., a longtime Brownfield resident, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Dishman passed away Friday, October 14, after a sudden illness, in Covenant Hospital. He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Carolyn, with graveside services at the Frankston City Cemetery in Frankston, Texas.
Mr. Dishman was the son of Ernest and LillyBell Dishman of Big Lake, Texas, and worked for Amerada Hess Oil Company for over 35 years. He is survived by a brother, Jim Dishman of Jacksonville, Texas; a son, Chuck Dishman, daughter-in- law, Patti Dishman, a daughter, Debra Secrist, son-in-law, Ronald Secrist, and three grandsons, Monty Floyd, Zach Dishman, and Matthew Dishman, and his beloved dog, Red. All are residents of Lubbock.
Brownfield News
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Services for Ernest Dishman, Jr., a longtime Brownfield resident, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Dishman passed away Friday, October 14, after a sudden illness, in Covenant Hospital. He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Carolyn, with graveside services at the Frankston City Cemetery in Frankston, Texas.
Mr. Dishman was the son of Ernest and LillyBell Dishman of Big Lake, Texas, and worked for Amerada Hess Oil Company for over 35 years. He is survived by a brother, Jim Dishman of Jacksonville, Texas; a son, Chuck Dishman, daughter-in- law, Patti Dishman, a daughter, Debra Secrist, son-in-law, Ronald Secrist, and three grandsons, Monty Floyd, Zach Dishman, and Matthew Dishman, and his beloved dog, Red. All are residents of Lubbock.
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Macario "Mike" Perez Dominguez
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Services for Macario "Mike" Perez Dominguez, 75, of Brownfield were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mike passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born on January 2, 1933, in Runge, Texas, to Encarnacion and Manuela Perez Dominguez. He married Josephine Garcia on December 12, 1950, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2004. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Mike is survived by two sons, David Dominguez and his wife Delma of Brownfield and Robert Dominguez and his wife Jodi of Amarillo; two daughters, Katherine Dominguez of Brownfield and Jolanda Herrera and her husband Willie of Brownfield; eight grandchildren, Monica, Deborah, Michael, and Willie Herrera, Jason, Nathan, Zach and Nick Dominguez; five great grandchildren, Avery, Noah and Desaya Magana, Liliana Dominguez and Micah Herrera; three sisters, Aurora, Aldelia and Candida.
Brownfield News
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Services for Macario "Mike" Perez Dominguez, 75, of Brownfield were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mike passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born on January 2, 1933, in Runge, Texas, to Encarnacion and Manuela Perez Dominguez. He married Josephine Garcia on December 12, 1950, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2004. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Mike is survived by two sons, David Dominguez and his wife Delma of Brownfield and Robert Dominguez and his wife Jodi of Amarillo; two daughters, Katherine Dominguez of Brownfield and Jolanda Herrera and her husband Willie of Brownfield; eight grandchildren, Monica, Deborah, Michael, and Willie Herrera, Jason, Nathan, Zach and Nick Dominguez; five great grandchildren, Avery, Noah and Desaya Magana, Liliana Dominguez and Micah Herrera; three sisters, Aurora, Aldelia and Candida.
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Pablo "Paul" Dominguez
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Pablo "Paul" Dominguez, age 44, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at his residence in Brownfield.
A Funeral mass was held Friday, Aug. 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Dominguez was born May 6, 1964, to Magdaleno and Consuelo Dominguez in Lamesa. He attended school in Union. He lived in Brownfield and Terry County his whole life.
Paul's family remembers him as a warm and loving person with everyone. He was someone that the nephews could go to for advice and help in all walks of life. He was looked up to and respected. He loved the outdoors. Paul was very dedicated to his faith and religion.
Mr. Dominguez is survived by both parents, Magdaleno and Consuelo Dominguez of Brownfield; one brother, Magdaleno "Mike" Dominguez Jr. and wife Oralia of Lamesa; five sisters, Gloria Flores and husband Pedro and Rosabel Zarate and husband Raynaldo both of LaGrulla, Antonia Dominguez of Donna and Mary Dominguez and Rosa Krause and husband Robert, both of Brownfield.
He also leaves behind several nephews and nieces; however, Jesse Dominguez, Dominique Dominguez, Anthony Krause and Dmitri will hold a special place in his heart.
Personal Services being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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Pablo "Paul" Dominguez, age 44, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at his residence in Brownfield.
A Funeral mass was held Friday, Aug. 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Dominguez was born May 6, 1964, to Magdaleno and Consuelo Dominguez in Lamesa. He attended school in Union. He lived in Brownfield and Terry County his whole life.
Paul's family remembers him as a warm and loving person with everyone. He was someone that the nephews could go to for advice and help in all walks of life. He was looked up to and respected. He loved the outdoors. Paul was very dedicated to his faith and religion.
Mr. Dominguez is survived by both parents, Magdaleno and Consuelo Dominguez of Brownfield; one brother, Magdaleno "Mike" Dominguez Jr. and wife Oralia of Lamesa; five sisters, Gloria Flores and husband Pedro and Rosabel Zarate and husband Raynaldo both of LaGrulla, Antonia Dominguez of Donna and Mary Dominguez and Rosa Krause and husband Robert, both of Brownfield.
He also leaves behind several nephews and nieces; however, Jesse Dominguez, Dominique Dominguez, Anthony Krause and Dmitri will hold a special place in his heart.
Personal Services being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
Kerry Janette Doss
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Memorial services for Kerry Janette Doss, 46, of Brownfield were held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kerry passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at home with family. She was born Feb. 14, 1963, in Brownfield to C.P. and Sue Doss. She graduated from Brownfield High School and South Plains College with an associate's degree in accounting and was employed at Brownfield Regional Medical Center for the past eight years. She was a Methodist. Kerry is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Dawson.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheyenne; her parents; three sisters, Sharron Hurst and husband Ron of Pampa, Karen Steffens and husband Bob of Katy and Carol Dawson of Texarkana; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to an education fund for her daughter, Cheyenne, at Lone Star State Bank in Brownfield or one's favorite charity.
Brownfield News
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Memorial services for Kerry Janette Doss, 46, of Brownfield were held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kerry passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at home with family. She was born Feb. 14, 1963, in Brownfield to C.P. and Sue Doss. She graduated from Brownfield High School and South Plains College with an associate's degree in accounting and was employed at Brownfield Regional Medical Center for the past eight years. She was a Methodist. Kerry is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Dawson.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheyenne; her parents; three sisters, Sharron Hurst and husband Ron of Pampa, Karen Steffens and husband Bob of Katy and Carol Dawson of Texarkana; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to an education fund for her daughter, Cheyenne, at Lone Star State Bank in Brownfield or one's favorite charity.
Brownfield News
Thomas "Tommy" Scott Doss
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Services for Thomas "Tommy" Scott Doss, 90, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Ken Horn officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Doss died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 6, 1915 in Millsap to T.S. and Elsie Mae Doss and was married to Jimmie Mozelle Picket on Sept. 4, 1949 in Gomez. She died on Feb. 21, 1997.
He moved with his family to Terry County in 1992 and attended Gomez Schools. He farmed in the Tokio, Gomez and Seagraves areas prior to his retirement in 1985. Doss was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons---Scott Doss of Wolfforth and Lenis 'Scooter" Roscoe of Oklahoma City, Okla; one brother, C.P. of Brownfield; five sisters, Verna Mae King of Plainview, Gwyneth Line of O'Donnell, Janie Doss of Lubbock, Maxine Doss of Mountain View, Calif. and Winnie Kinder of Arlington.
He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Terry County XYZ Club. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Barney, Lester, Wayne and Winfred Doss.
Brownfield News
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Services for Thomas "Tommy" Scott Doss, 90, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Ken Horn officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Doss died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 6, 1915 in Millsap to T.S. and Elsie Mae Doss and was married to Jimmie Mozelle Picket on Sept. 4, 1949 in Gomez. She died on Feb. 21, 1997.
He moved with his family to Terry County in 1992 and attended Gomez Schools. He farmed in the Tokio, Gomez and Seagraves areas prior to his retirement in 1985. Doss was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons---Scott Doss of Wolfforth and Lenis 'Scooter" Roscoe of Oklahoma City, Okla; one brother, C.P. of Brownfield; five sisters, Verna Mae King of Plainview, Gwyneth Line of O'Donnell, Janie Doss of Lubbock, Maxine Doss of Mountain View, Calif. and Winnie Kinder of Arlington.
He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Terry County XYZ Club. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Barney, Lester, Wayne and Winfred Doss.
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Raye Simms Douglass
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Raye Simms Douglass, 83, of Plano passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Austin.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moltrie officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Raye was born on April 15, 1926, in Brownfield to Judge Raymond and Idahlia Simms. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943. She then attended Texas Tech University where she studied Home Economics.
She married Young E. Douglass on February 7, 1945, in Marysville, Kansas. The family moved to Dallas in 1952, where she raised her family. She was a member of Lover's Lane Methodist Church where she was very active in the choir and Noah's Ark Sunday School class. She was also very active in her children's lives, leading Camp Fire groups and participating in the PTA. She became well known in her North Dallas community due to her participation as an election officer in charge of setting up and monitoring local polling locations.
Raye worked outside the home on and off throughout her life. She was known for her love of beauty and holiday celebrations. She had a keen sense of design which she used in every aspect of her life; from home decorating, landscaping, and floral arranging to beautiful food presentations.
Her memorial service will be filled with music which was another passion of hers. She began playing piano and singing as a young girl, with her first church solo at the age of 5 at the Brownfield Methodist Church.
Raye is survived by her two daughters, Beverly A. Douglass of Austin and Lynda R. Douglass of Atlanta and her granddaughter, Addie M. Douglass of Atlanta.
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Raye Simms Douglass, 83, of Plano passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Austin.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moltrie officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Raye was born on April 15, 1926, in Brownfield to Judge Raymond and Idahlia Simms. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943. She then attended Texas Tech University where she studied Home Economics.
She married Young E. Douglass on February 7, 1945, in Marysville, Kansas. The family moved to Dallas in 1952, where she raised her family. She was a member of Lover's Lane Methodist Church where she was very active in the choir and Noah's Ark Sunday School class. She was also very active in her children's lives, leading Camp Fire groups and participating in the PTA. She became well known in her North Dallas community due to her participation as an election officer in charge of setting up and monitoring local polling locations.
Raye worked outside the home on and off throughout her life. She was known for her love of beauty and holiday celebrations. She had a keen sense of design which she used in every aspect of her life; from home decorating, landscaping, and floral arranging to beautiful food presentations.
Her memorial service will be filled with music which was another passion of hers. She began playing piano and singing as a young girl, with her first church solo at the age of 5 at the Brownfield Methodist Church.
Raye is survived by her two daughters, Beverly A. Douglass of Austin and Lynda R. Douglass of Atlanta and her granddaughter, Addie M. Douglass of Atlanta.
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Ann Dugger
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Services for Ann Dugger, 89, of Seminole were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Brownfield First Christian Church with Rev. Mike Click officiating and Rev. Ken Reeder assisting. Interment followed in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ann passed away on Sept. 12, 2008, in Seminole. She was born on Aug. 15, 1919, in Sydney to Walter and Sarah Elizabeth Trice. She graduated from Old Glory High School. She married Bill Dugger on Jan. 19, 1941, in Rochester. They moved to Brownfield in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2000.
Ann worked for General Telephone Company in Brownfield as a communications consultant, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW), the Pioneer Association, and Brownfield First Christian Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, and a daughter; Kara Janelle Dugger, in 1945.
Ann is survived by her son, Gary Dugger and his wife Carman of Seminole; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Ann will be in state on Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Services for Ann Dugger, 89, of Seminole were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Brownfield First Christian Church with Rev. Mike Click officiating and Rev. Ken Reeder assisting. Interment followed in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ann passed away on Sept. 12, 2008, in Seminole. She was born on Aug. 15, 1919, in Sydney to Walter and Sarah Elizabeth Trice. She graduated from Old Glory High School. She married Bill Dugger on Jan. 19, 1941, in Rochester. They moved to Brownfield in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2000.
Ann worked for General Telephone Company in Brownfield as a communications consultant, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW), the Pioneer Association, and Brownfield First Christian Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, and a daughter; Kara Janelle Dugger, in 1945.
Ann is survived by her son, Gary Dugger and his wife Carman of Seminole; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Ann will be in state on Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Gertrude Duncan
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Services for Gertrude Duncan, 99, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Meadow First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Wright officiating. Burial followed in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gertrude passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 29, 1908, in Paris, TX, to Robert Arthur and Eddith Drennon. She moved to Dickens County in 1922 with her family and then to Terry County in 1926.
She married Ervin J. Duncan, Jan. 4, 1925, in Afton. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1989. She moved to Brownfield in 1995. She was a member of Meadow First United Methodist Church.
Gertrude is also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two sons, Elvice Duncan and his wife Laverne of Brownfield and Marion Duncan of Sundown; two daughters, Wilmeth Duncan of Brownfield and Clara Coalson and her husband James of Reedsburg, Wis.; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren; one sister, Lola Robinson of Levelland; two brothers, Robert Drennon of Midland and Paul Drennon of Hemphill.
Pallbearers will be Terry Duncan, Shelby Duncan, Walter Murphree, Tracy Welch, Matt Caswell and Mike Beasley. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for Gertrude Duncan, 99, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Meadow First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Wright officiating. Burial followed in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gertrude passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born Dec. 29, 1908, in Paris, TX, to Robert Arthur and Eddith Drennon. She moved to Dickens County in 1922 with her family and then to Terry County in 1926.
She married Ervin J. Duncan, Jan. 4, 1925, in Afton. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1989. She moved to Brownfield in 1995. She was a member of Meadow First United Methodist Church.
Gertrude is also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two sons, Elvice Duncan and his wife Laverne of Brownfield and Marion Duncan of Sundown; two daughters, Wilmeth Duncan of Brownfield and Clara Coalson and her husband James of Reedsburg, Wis.; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren; one sister, Lola Robinson of Levelland; two brothers, Robert Drennon of Midland and Paul Drennon of Hemphill.
Pallbearers will be Terry Duncan, Shelby Duncan, Walter Murphree, Tracy Welch, Matt Caswell and Mike Beasley. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Jamie H. Dunlap
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Graveside services for Jamie H. Dunlap, 92, of Brownfield, were held Friday, Feb. 24., with Rev. Ken Horn officiating. The services were under the direction of Agape Funeral Chapel of Lubbock.
Mrs. Dunlap died Wednesday, February 22, 2006. She was born April 29, 1913 and was married in July 1937. She was a loving, caring, giving mother who sacrificed most of her life for her children.
She is survived by two sons, David and Daniel, and one daughter, Joyce T. Quinney and her husband, Tom, all of Big Lake. Mrs. Dunlap is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to In Touch Ministries, Atlanta, GA.
Brownfield News
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Graveside services for Jamie H. Dunlap, 92, of Brownfield, were held Friday, Feb. 24., with Rev. Ken Horn officiating. The services were under the direction of Agape Funeral Chapel of Lubbock.
Mrs. Dunlap died Wednesday, February 22, 2006. She was born April 29, 1913 and was married in July 1937. She was a loving, caring, giving mother who sacrificed most of her life for her children.
She is survived by two sons, David and Daniel, and one daughter, Joyce T. Quinney and her husband, Tom, all of Big Lake. Mrs. Dunlap is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to In Touch Ministries, Atlanta, GA.
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Johnnie W. Dunlap
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Johnnie W. Dunlap, 55, passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dunlap will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield with Elder Adrian Balderas officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Dunlap was born to John Alexander and Bobby Jo Dunlap on Jan. 3, 1954, in Pell City. Ala. He married Mercedes Ramirez on Feb. 14, 2007, in Tahoka. Johnnie worked in the construction industry for several years before becoming ill.
Those left to cherish his memories are wife and companion, of 19 years, Mercedes Dunlap of the home; mother: Bobby Jo Smith of Montevallo, Ala.; six sons: Johnnie Dunlap, Jr. and wife Natasha of Birmingham, Ala., Larry Martinez and Randy Martinez and wife Gloria of Houston, Richard Martinez and Ty Garza of Brownfield and Rene Martinez and wife Gracie of Sequin; four daughters: Joni Barnes and Husband Rich, and Joella, both of Birmingham, Ala., Stella Salinas and husband Ray of Houston and Jade Garza of Brownfield; one brother, James Dunlap and wife Vanessa of Pelham, Ala., and three sisters, Melody Sparks of Montevallo, Ala., Dora Connor and husband Ron of Birmingham, Ala., and Shantey Cain and husband Mike of Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Juan Carrillo and wife Luisa, and one sister-in-law, Olala Gonzales and husband Jesus, both of Brownfield.
He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Alexander Dunlap; step-father, Marion Smith; father and mother-in-law: Modesto and Dominga Ramirez and one brother:-in-law, Billy Jo Sparks.
Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
Brownfield News
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Johnnie W. Dunlap, 55, passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dunlap will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield with Elder Adrian Balderas officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Dunlap was born to John Alexander and Bobby Jo Dunlap on Jan. 3, 1954, in Pell City. Ala. He married Mercedes Ramirez on Feb. 14, 2007, in Tahoka. Johnnie worked in the construction industry for several years before becoming ill.
Those left to cherish his memories are wife and companion, of 19 years, Mercedes Dunlap of the home; mother: Bobby Jo Smith of Montevallo, Ala.; six sons: Johnnie Dunlap, Jr. and wife Natasha of Birmingham, Ala., Larry Martinez and Randy Martinez and wife Gloria of Houston, Richard Martinez and Ty Garza of Brownfield and Rene Martinez and wife Gracie of Sequin; four daughters: Joni Barnes and Husband Rich, and Joella, both of Birmingham, Ala., Stella Salinas and husband Ray of Houston and Jade Garza of Brownfield; one brother, James Dunlap and wife Vanessa of Pelham, Ala., and three sisters, Melody Sparks of Montevallo, Ala., Dora Connor and husband Ron of Birmingham, Ala., and Shantey Cain and husband Mike of Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Juan Carrillo and wife Luisa, and one sister-in-law, Olala Gonzales and husband Jesus, both of Brownfield.
He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Alexander Dunlap; step-father, Marion Smith; father and mother-in-law: Modesto and Dominga Ramirez and one brother:-in-law, Billy Jo Sparks.
Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
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George Edward Duran
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George Edward Duran, 76, of Brownfield died on Monday, June 2, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born on Dec. 3, 1931, in Sayre, Okla. to George Fowler and Lenella Lea Duran.
George attended schools in Victoria, Texas and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He married Darlene "Bobby" Winters on May 2, 1953, in Portland, Ore. They moved to Brownfield in 1968, where he was employed with KKUB radio station for a number of years. He then worked as a police officer for the Brownfield Police Department until his retirement in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Brownfield; two daughters, Beth Smith and her husband Brian of Brownfield and Chere Duran of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Hollie Denton of Austin, Shilo Fonseca of Albuquerque, and Alex Fonseca of Albuquerque; a brother, John Duran and his wife Opal of Weatherford and a sister, Deanna McKamie and her husband Ralph of Prescott, Ark.
Brownfield News
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George Edward Duran, 76, of Brownfield died on Monday, June 2, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born on Dec. 3, 1931, in Sayre, Okla. to George Fowler and Lenella Lea Duran.
George attended schools in Victoria, Texas and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He married Darlene "Bobby" Winters on May 2, 1953, in Portland, Ore. They moved to Brownfield in 1968, where he was employed with KKUB radio station for a number of years. He then worked as a police officer for the Brownfield Police Department until his retirement in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Brownfield; two daughters, Beth Smith and her husband Brian of Brownfield and Chere Duran of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Hollie Denton of Austin, Shilo Fonseca of Albuquerque, and Alex Fonseca of Albuquerque; a brother, John Duran and his wife Opal of Weatherford and a sister, Deanna McKamie and her husband Ralph of Prescott, Ark.
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Maria DeLaLuz Duran
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Services for Maria DeLaLuz Duran, 73, of Brownfield were held Friday, July 21, in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Domingo Ibarra and Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Duran died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born May 31, 1933, in Mexico City, DF, Mexico and was married to Celso Duran on June 14, 1958 in Mexico City. She moved to Brownfield in 1962.
She was a high school graduate and attended college, receiving an Associate Degree in Business for Mexico. She was a member of the Ropesville Spanish First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; one son---Celso, Jr. of Brownfield and four daughters---Sally Rodriguez and Sylvia Casanova, both of Brownfield and Pat Perez and Mary Lou Perez, both of Lubbock. She is also survived by six sisters--- Juana Quesda, Teresa Laustida, Isabel Vasquez, Phyllis Vasquez, Lourdes Vasquez and Marina Diaz, all of Mexico City.
She is also survived by her mother---Maria S. Vasquez of Mexico City and by 19 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son, Mario Duran in 1964 and two brothers, Candido and Felipe Vasquez.
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Services for Maria DeLaLuz Duran, 73, of Brownfield were held Friday, July 21, in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Domingo Ibarra and Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Duran died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born May 31, 1933, in Mexico City, DF, Mexico and was married to Celso Duran on June 14, 1958 in Mexico City. She moved to Brownfield in 1962.
She was a high school graduate and attended college, receiving an Associate Degree in Business for Mexico. She was a member of the Ropesville Spanish First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; one son---Celso, Jr. of Brownfield and four daughters---Sally Rodriguez and Sylvia Casanova, both of Brownfield and Pat Perez and Mary Lou Perez, both of Lubbock. She is also survived by six sisters--- Juana Quesda, Teresa Laustida, Isabel Vasquez, Phyllis Vasquez, Lourdes Vasquez and Marina Diaz, all of Mexico City.
She is also survived by her mother---Maria S. Vasquez of Mexico City and by 19 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son, Mario Duran in 1964 and two brothers, Candido and Felipe Vasquez.
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H. S. "Sonny" Dyer
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Services for H. S. "Sonny" Dyer, 52, of Brownfield were at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, 1983, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cletus Caswell, pastor of Union Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home
Dyer died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock of a gunshot wound sustained early Tuesday in Brownfield. Lubbock Justice of the Peace Bill Ross was awaiting Brownfield police reports before making a ruling on the death.
Dyer was born in Snyder and moved to Brownfield in 1948. He married Carol Harper Sept 8, 1955. He was a ginner for 31 years before purchasing By-Lo Wrecking.
Survivors include his wife; 2 sons: Danny Ray and Gaylon Shelby, both of Brownfield; a daughter: Mrs. Darwin (Debbra Gail) Sizemore of Brownfield; 3 brothers: Roy Allen of North Carolina, James of Brownfield and Charles Ray of Sundown; 3 sisters: Mrs. Foy (Lena Mae) Gunter, Mrs. Joyce Robertson and Mrs. Frances Hansard, all of Brownfield; and 6 grandchildren.
Brownfield News - June 1983
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Services for H. S. "Sonny" Dyer, 52, of Brownfield were at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, 1983, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cletus Caswell, pastor of Union Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home
Dyer died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock of a gunshot wound sustained early Tuesday in Brownfield. Lubbock Justice of the Peace Bill Ross was awaiting Brownfield police reports before making a ruling on the death.
Dyer was born in Snyder and moved to Brownfield in 1948. He married Carol Harper Sept 8, 1955. He was a ginner for 31 years before purchasing By-Lo Wrecking.
Survivors include his wife; 2 sons: Danny Ray and Gaylon Shelby, both of Brownfield; a daughter: Mrs. Darwin (Debbra Gail) Sizemore of Brownfield; 3 brothers: Roy Allen of North Carolina, James of Brownfield and Charles Ray of Sundown; 3 sisters: Mrs. Foy (Lena Mae) Gunter, Mrs. Joyce Robertson and Mrs. Frances Hansard, all of Brownfield; and 6 grandchildren.
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Norma Sims Dyke
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Funeral services for Norma Sims Dyke, 90, of Brownfield were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007, at Sanders Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment followed at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Norma passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, in Lubbock. She was born July 28, 1916, in Cleburne to the late Norman and Edna Smith. Norma's family lived in Stanford and Idalou before moving to Lubbock.
She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1934. In November of 1936, she married Jack Sims in Clovis, N.M. He preceded her in death in 1966. She remarried in October of 1969 to Charles Dyke in Brownfield and he preceded her in death in 2001.
Norma was a charter member of Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock and a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield. She owned and operated a daycare out of her home for many children over most of her life.
Survivors include her children, Jacquenet Boyd and husband, Robert of Hale Center, Sharon Wylie and husband Jerry of Lubbock, Ernie Sims and wife, Beverly of Arlington. and Wayne Sims and wife Tricia of Lubbock; brother, Billy Smith of Waco; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two step daughters; seven step grandchildren; and 22 step great grandchildren. Norma is also preceded in death by a stepson, Delbert Dyke, and a nephew, Clinton Smith.
The family would like to thank her caretaker, Rebecca Aguilar. Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice.
Brownfield News
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Funeral services for Norma Sims Dyke, 90, of Brownfield were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007, at Sanders Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment followed at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Norma passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, in Lubbock. She was born July 28, 1916, in Cleburne to the late Norman and Edna Smith. Norma's family lived in Stanford and Idalou before moving to Lubbock.
She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1934. In November of 1936, she married Jack Sims in Clovis, N.M. He preceded her in death in 1966. She remarried in October of 1969 to Charles Dyke in Brownfield and he preceded her in death in 2001.
Norma was a charter member of Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock and a member of First Baptist Church in Brownfield. She owned and operated a daycare out of her home for many children over most of her life.
Survivors include her children, Jacquenet Boyd and husband, Robert of Hale Center, Sharon Wylie and husband Jerry of Lubbock, Ernie Sims and wife, Beverly of Arlington. and Wayne Sims and wife Tricia of Lubbock; brother, Billy Smith of Waco; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two step daughters; seven step grandchildren; and 22 step great grandchildren. Norma is also preceded in death by a stepson, Delbert Dyke, and a nephew, Clinton Smith.
The family would like to thank her caretaker, Rebecca Aguilar. Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice.
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John "J. E." Eakin, Jr.
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John "J.E." Eakin, Jr. of Brownfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 16, 2007, at his home. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007, at the Brownfield Church of Christ. Interment was at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
John was born on May 25, 1926, to John Enoch Eakin, Sr. and Floy Beeson in Terry County. He attended schools in Lahey and Brownfield, graduating in 1943. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Geology from Texas Tech in 1951.
He served his country in W.W.II in the Navy as Radarman 2nd class aboard the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Bardstown Victory. J. E. married Patsy Ross Black August 28, 1950. He worked for Sun Oil Company for a couple years. He then farmed in Terry and Yoakum Counties.
He was active in the Brownfield Church of Christ serving as a deacon and an Elder. He was the coordinator of World Bible School there and traveled to Africa six times to do follow-up work.
John is survived by his wife, Patsy Eakin, of Brownfield; one son, Ron Eakin and his wife Randi of Flower Mound, TX; two daughters, Marci and her husband, Gary Ayers, of Fort Worth; and Missy and her finance Ricky Robertson of Brownfield.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Lauri Perez, Trent and Devin White, Eric and Jacob Eakin, and Tiffany Henderson and Michelle Robertson, and five great - grandchildren: Mikyla, Lexi, Maddie, Aric and Kali.
Brownfield News
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John "J.E." Eakin, Jr. of Brownfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 16, 2007, at his home. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007, at the Brownfield Church of Christ. Interment was at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
John was born on May 25, 1926, to John Enoch Eakin, Sr. and Floy Beeson in Terry County. He attended schools in Lahey and Brownfield, graduating in 1943. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Geology from Texas Tech in 1951.
He served his country in W.W.II in the Navy as Radarman 2nd class aboard the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Bardstown Victory. J. E. married Patsy Ross Black August 28, 1950. He worked for Sun Oil Company for a couple years. He then farmed in Terry and Yoakum Counties.
He was active in the Brownfield Church of Christ serving as a deacon and an Elder. He was the coordinator of World Bible School there and traveled to Africa six times to do follow-up work.
John is survived by his wife, Patsy Eakin, of Brownfield; one son, Ron Eakin and his wife Randi of Flower Mound, TX; two daughters, Marci and her husband, Gary Ayers, of Fort Worth; and Missy and her finance Ricky Robertson of Brownfield.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Lauri Perez, Trent and Devin White, Eric and Jacob Eakin, and Tiffany Henderson and Michelle Robertson, and five great - grandchildren: Mikyla, Lexi, Maddie, Aric and Kali.
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Patsy Ross Eakin
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Patsy Ross Eakin, 78, beloved mother, sister, friend and victorious woman in Christ, of Brownfield, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010, at her home in Brownfield.
Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 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.
Viewing was held from 2-6 p.m. and visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31.
Patsy was born September 28, 1931, in Brownfield to Ross and Lessie Black. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1949. Patsy married J.E. Eakin, Jr. on August 28, 1950, in Brownfield. J.E. preceded her in death on August 16, 2007.
She is also preceded in death by a brother, Pat Black in 1983. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ and actively involved in World Bible School.
Patsy is survived by two daughters, Missy Robertson and husband Ricky of Brownfield, and Marci Ayers and husband Gary of Ft. Worth; a son, Ron Eakin and wife Randi of Flower Mound; a brother, Mike Black and wife Elaine of Agua Dulce; a sister, Peggy Hyman of Morton; an adopted sister, Deaun Cloe of Brownfield; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Patsy Ross Eakin, 78, beloved mother, sister, friend and victorious woman in Christ, of Brownfield, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010, at her home in Brownfield.
Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 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.
Viewing was held from 2-6 p.m. and visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31.
Patsy was born September 28, 1931, in Brownfield to Ross and Lessie Black. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1949. Patsy married J.E. Eakin, Jr. on August 28, 1950, in Brownfield. J.E. preceded her in death on August 16, 2007.
She is also preceded in death by a brother, Pat Black in 1983. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ and actively involved in World Bible School.
Patsy is survived by two daughters, Missy Robertson and husband Ricky of Brownfield, and Marci Ayers and husband Gary of Ft. Worth; a son, Ron Eakin and wife Randi of Flower Mound; a brother, Mike Black and wife Elaine of Agua Dulce; a sister, Peggy Hyman of Morton; an adopted sister, Deaun Cloe of Brownfield; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
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Roy Alton Edwards
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Roy Alton Edwards, of Lubbock, formerly of Brownfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his loved ones on August 11, 2007. Roy was born on January 2, 1931, in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. After graduating high school he served two years in the marine corps. He then attended New Mexico State for his undergraduate degree and went on to earn his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Colorado.
Roy married Jeaney Anderson of Plains, Texas in August 1962. Roy's greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and family. Roy was a member and served as an Elder at First Christian Church in Brownfield. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was evidence of God's grace. He spent the days of his life serving others. He was an example of God's love to all who knew him and a humble servant of Christ.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Vesta Edwards, two brothers, Homer and Jody, and one sister, Odessa. Roy is survived by his wife, Jeaney, three daughters: Latrica Jowers and husband, Jasper, of Brownfield, Randa Reeves and her husband, Kevin, of Brownfield, and Holly Betenbough and her husband, Rick, of Lubbock; seven grandchildren, Joshua Jowers and his wife Amber, Johnathon Jowers and fiance Blythe Carter, Jarisa Jowers, James Betenbough, and Shannon Betenbough all of Lubbock; Devin Reeves and Jared Reeves of Brownfield, two great grandchildren to be born Sept. 14th Lord willing. He is also survived by two brothers, Shelton Edwards of Farmington and Dalton Edwards of Rio Rancho, NM; two sisters, Ada Mae Boone of Clovis and Lavelle Wilson of Ft. Sumner, NM.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm Monday August 13, 2007 at First Christian Church in Brownfield. Visitation with the family was held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at First Christian Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Plains Yoakum County Cemetery Association at 680 US HWY 3807, Plains, Texas 79355.
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Roy Alton Edwards, of Lubbock, formerly of Brownfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his loved ones on August 11, 2007. Roy was born on January 2, 1931, in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. After graduating high school he served two years in the marine corps. He then attended New Mexico State for his undergraduate degree and went on to earn his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Colorado.
Roy married Jeaney Anderson of Plains, Texas in August 1962. Roy's greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and family. Roy was a member and served as an Elder at First Christian Church in Brownfield. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was evidence of God's grace. He spent the days of his life serving others. He was an example of God's love to all who knew him and a humble servant of Christ.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Vesta Edwards, two brothers, Homer and Jody, and one sister, Odessa. Roy is survived by his wife, Jeaney, three daughters: Latrica Jowers and husband, Jasper, of Brownfield, Randa Reeves and her husband, Kevin, of Brownfield, and Holly Betenbough and her husband, Rick, of Lubbock; seven grandchildren, Joshua Jowers and his wife Amber, Johnathon Jowers and fiance Blythe Carter, Jarisa Jowers, James Betenbough, and Shannon Betenbough all of Lubbock; Devin Reeves and Jared Reeves of Brownfield, two great grandchildren to be born Sept. 14th Lord willing. He is also survived by two brothers, Shelton Edwards of Farmington and Dalton Edwards of Rio Rancho, NM; two sisters, Ada Mae Boone of Clovis and Lavelle Wilson of Ft. Sumner, NM.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm Monday August 13, 2007 at First Christian Church in Brownfield. Visitation with the family was held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at First Christian Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Plains Yoakum County Cemetery Association at 680 US HWY 3807, Plains, Texas 79355.
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Shirley Ellis
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Funeral services for Shirley Ellis, 81, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, in Brownfield at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Flowers officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Shirley passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born on December 17, 1929, in Houston, Texas to E.W. Wilgus and Anna Spicuzza. Shirley attended and graduated from Brownfield High school. She married Ross Sterling Ellis on March 12, 1950, in Brownfield. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ross Ellis, her son, Mike Ellis, a son- in-law, Alan Yowell and a sister, Rosemary Snyder.
Shirley is survived by 2 daughters, Beverley Robbins and husband Jim and Sheryl Yowell; daughter-in-law Linda Nowotny and husband Ben; 8 grandchildren, Heather Hightower and husband Mark, Sterling Ellis and wife Melinda, Jarrod Ellis and wife Mackenzie, Dawn Robbins, Benjamin Robbins, Nathan Robbins and wife Esther, Farron Anderson and husband Grant, Rylan Yowell; 3 great grandchildren, Jacob and Connor Hightower and Gavin Anderson; 2 sisters, Rita Crudup and Elizabeth Harwood; a brother, Robert Wilgus and wife Sandra; and sisters-in-law, Ann Ellis and Patti Winn.
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Funeral services for Shirley Ellis, 81, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, in Brownfield at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Flowers officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Shirley passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born on December 17, 1929, in Houston, Texas to E.W. Wilgus and Anna Spicuzza. Shirley attended and graduated from Brownfield High school. She married Ross Sterling Ellis on March 12, 1950, in Brownfield. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ross Ellis, her son, Mike Ellis, a son- in-law, Alan Yowell and a sister, Rosemary Snyder.
Shirley is survived by 2 daughters, Beverley Robbins and husband Jim and Sheryl Yowell; daughter-in-law Linda Nowotny and husband Ben; 8 grandchildren, Heather Hightower and husband Mark, Sterling Ellis and wife Melinda, Jarrod Ellis and wife Mackenzie, Dawn Robbins, Benjamin Robbins, Nathan Robbins and wife Esther, Farron Anderson and husband Grant, Rylan Yowell; 3 great grandchildren, Jacob and Connor Hightower and Gavin Anderson; 2 sisters, Rita Crudup and Elizabeth Harwood; a brother, Robert Wilgus and wife Sandra; and sisters-in-law, Ann Ellis and Patti Winn.
Thomas Edward Ellis
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Services for Thomas Edward Ellis, 71, of Lubbock were held Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Mr. Ellis died June 19, 2009. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Edward was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Lamesa to T. M. "Pete" and Elva Ellis. He attended Brownfield schools and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joyce Ellis; two brothers, Ross and J. T. Ellis; a son, Rusty Ellis; and a grandson.
Edward is survived by his daughter, Michelle Ellis of Amarillo; a son, Steve Ellis and wife Lecia of Austin; a sister, Ann Ellis of Lubbock; and three grandchildren.
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Services for Thomas Edward Ellis, 71, of Lubbock were held Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Mr. Ellis died June 19, 2009. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Edward was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Lamesa to T. M. "Pete" and Elva Ellis. He attended Brownfield schools and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joyce Ellis; two brothers, Ross and J. T. Ellis; a son, Rusty Ellis; and a grandson.
Edward is survived by his daughter, Michelle Ellis of Amarillo; a son, Steve Ellis and wife Lecia of Austin; a sister, Ann Ellis of Lubbock; and three grandchildren.
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Velen T.Elizardo
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Service for Velen T. Elizardo, 55, of Brownfield will be at 10:00am, Friday, June 17, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Mike Melcher officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Velen passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at her home in Brownfield. She was born on June 24, 1955, in Meadow to Alfonso and Fidela Rocha and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 9 years. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Velen is survived by her husband, Junior Elizardo of Brownfield; 2 children, Jaime and Stephanie, both of Brownfield; a grand daughter Braelynn Garcia of Brownfield; 4 brothers, Abel, Alfonso Jr, Ricky and Eddie; 2 sisters, Maria Jacuinde and Amelia Garcia.
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Service for Velen T. Elizardo, 55, of Brownfield will be at 10:00am, Friday, June 17, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Mike Melcher officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Velen passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at her home in Brownfield. She was born on June 24, 1955, in Meadow to Alfonso and Fidela Rocha and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 9 years. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Velen is survived by her husband, Junior Elizardo of Brownfield; 2 children, Jaime and Stephanie, both of Brownfield; a grand daughter Braelynn Garcia of Brownfield; 4 brothers, Abel, Alfonso Jr, Ricky and Eddie; 2 sisters, Maria Jacuinde and Amelia Garcia.
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Victor M. Estorga, Jr.
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Services for Victor M. Estorga, Jr, 73, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He was in state from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Victor passed away Thursday March 11, 2010, in a Lubbock hospital. He was born September 5, 1936, in Ruidosa to Victor and Juana Estorga. He married Margarita Sanchez in Brownfield in 1956 and they moved to Brownfield that same year.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Cruz Estorga, Manuel Estorga and Doroteo Estorga; two sisters, Fransica Contreras and Andrea Lozoya.
Victor is survived by his wife Margarita; two sons, Victor Estorga, III and wife Mary of Brownfield and Sammy Estorga and wife Angelita of Brownfield; a daughter, Nancy Salinas and husband Ruben of Tahoka; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Services for Victor M. Estorga, Jr, 73, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He was in state from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Victor passed away Thursday March 11, 2010, in a Lubbock hospital. He was born September 5, 1936, in Ruidosa to Victor and Juana Estorga. He married Margarita Sanchez in Brownfield in 1956 and they moved to Brownfield that same year.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Cruz Estorga, Manuel Estorga and Doroteo Estorga; two sisters, Fransica Contreras and Andrea Lozoya.
Victor is survived by his wife Margarita; two sons, Victor Estorga, III and wife Mary of Brownfield and Sammy Estorga and wife Angelita of Brownfield; a daughter, Nancy Salinas and husband Ruben of Tahoka; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Patricia Ann Ewalt
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Patricia, "Aunt Red", Ann Ewalt, 68, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Brownfield. Services are pending in Clearfield, Iowa.
Patricia was born April 22, 1941, to Volney "Speedy" and Hazel Hamby in Hooker, Okla. She was united in marriage to Jerry D. Ewalt in Hooker, Okla. They later moved to Clearfield, Iowa, and began farming. Patricia was a member and Sunday school teacher at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Patricia was preceded in death by her brother, Volney "Sparky" Hamby and Sister Leona. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ewalt of Clearfield, Iowa; daughter, Franki Staton and husband bill of Sheridan, Mo.; sister, Violet Bench of Brownfield; grandsons, Cody Staton of Bedford, Iowa, and Jared Staton of Sheridan, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews
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Patricia, "Aunt Red", Ann Ewalt, 68, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Brownfield. Services are pending in Clearfield, Iowa.
Patricia was born April 22, 1941, to Volney "Speedy" and Hazel Hamby in Hooker, Okla. She was united in marriage to Jerry D. Ewalt in Hooker, Okla. They later moved to Clearfield, Iowa, and began farming. Patricia was a member and Sunday school teacher at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Patricia was preceded in death by her brother, Volney "Sparky" Hamby and Sister Leona. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ewalt of Clearfield, Iowa; daughter, Franki Staton and husband bill of Sheridan, Mo.; sister, Violet Bench of Brownfield; grandsons, Cody Staton of Bedford, Iowa, and Jared Staton of Sheridan, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews
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Cornelius Jackson Fails
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Cornelius Jackson Fails, 85, of Meadow, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Lubbock. He was born July 15, 1922, in Fort Worth to Cornelius Jefferson Fails and Padola (Wood) Fails and attended school in New Moore. He was a life long resident of Terry County.
Mr. Fails married Margie Dell Rogers Jan. 2, 1942, in Tolleson, Ariz. He was a retired farmer since 1994. He was a member of the Golden Gloves Boxing Organization and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, where he was a member. He served in the U.S. Navy in the 87th Seabee Battalion in Company D during WWII.
Mr. Fails is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margie Fails; one son--Chris and wife Deanna of Meadow and three daughters--Dianne Murphy and her husband Cecil of Lubbock; Patricia Brackeen and her husband James of Lubbock; Beverly Madnick and her husband Jan of Los Lunas, N.M.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at the Meadow Baptist Church with Bro. Ken McClung officiating. Interment was in the Resthaven Memorial Cemetery.
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Cornelius Jackson Fails, 85, of Meadow, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Lubbock. He was born July 15, 1922, in Fort Worth to Cornelius Jefferson Fails and Padola (Wood) Fails and attended school in New Moore. He was a life long resident of Terry County.
Mr. Fails married Margie Dell Rogers Jan. 2, 1942, in Tolleson, Ariz. He was a retired farmer since 1994. He was a member of the Golden Gloves Boxing Organization and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, where he was a member. He served in the U.S. Navy in the 87th Seabee Battalion in Company D during WWII.
Mr. Fails is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margie Fails; one son--Chris and wife Deanna of Meadow and three daughters--Dianne Murphy and her husband Cecil of Lubbock; Patricia Brackeen and her husband James of Lubbock; Beverly Madnick and her husband Jan of Los Lunas, N.M.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at the Meadow Baptist Church with Bro. Ken McClung officiating. Interment was in the Resthaven Memorial Cemetery.
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Sharon Key Fairchild
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Memorial services for Sharon Kay Fairchild, 54, of Brownfield will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Hamilton and Rev. Jerry Hatfield officiating.
Sharon passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at her home in Brownfield. She was born October 24, 1956, in Brownfield to Tom and Pearl Pitts. She graduated from Brownfield High School in1975 and married James Fairchild September 15, 1979, in Brownfield.
Sharon received a Bachelor of Science in Theology from Mt. Vernon Bible College in 1979. She worked as a dog handler for Interquest Detection K-9 Corporation. She was a member of the Four Square Church.
She is survived by her husband, James, of Brownfield; her mother, Pearl Pitts, of Brownfield; a sister, Margie Patterson of Abilene; a brother, Richard Pitts of Carlsbad, N.M.; three nieces; four great nieces and four great nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the Friends of the Brownfield Animal Shelter, 1028 US HWY 82, Brownfield, TX 79316.
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Memorial services for Sharon Kay Fairchild, 54, of Brownfield will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Hamilton and Rev. Jerry Hatfield officiating.
Sharon passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at her home in Brownfield. She was born October 24, 1956, in Brownfield to Tom and Pearl Pitts. She graduated from Brownfield High School in1975 and married James Fairchild September 15, 1979, in Brownfield.
Sharon received a Bachelor of Science in Theology from Mt. Vernon Bible College in 1979. She worked as a dog handler for Interquest Detection K-9 Corporation. She was a member of the Four Square Church.
She is survived by her husband, James, of Brownfield; her mother, Pearl Pitts, of Brownfield; a sister, Margie Patterson of Abilene; a brother, Richard Pitts of Carlsbad, N.M.; three nieces; four great nieces and four great nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the Friends of the Brownfield Animal Shelter, 1028 US HWY 82, Brownfield, TX 79316.
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Lola Mae Farris
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Graveside services for Lola Mae Farris, 83, of Hobbs, N.M. were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Brownfield Cemetery. Interment was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Farris was born July 4, 1923, in Noodle to Walter and Vera Farris. She finished High School and graduated from American Business College.
She moved to Brownfield from Tokio in 1945. Lola worked in sales retiring with Montgomery Wards in Irving. She worked for J. C. Penney's for ten years. Lola also was a caretaker for others.
She was a member of the Baptist Church in Levelland. She most recently moved to a nursing home in Hobbs. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and a nephew.
She is survived by two nieces: Jeanette Collins of Tatum, N.M. and Roma Miller of Brownfield; a nephew, Calvin Farris of Seminole; & numerous great nieces and nephews.
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Graveside services for Lola Mae Farris, 83, of Hobbs, N.M. were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Brownfield Cemetery. Interment was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Farris was born July 4, 1923, in Noodle to Walter and Vera Farris. She finished High School and graduated from American Business College.
She moved to Brownfield from Tokio in 1945. Lola worked in sales retiring with Montgomery Wards in Irving. She worked for J. C. Penney's for ten years. Lola also was a caretaker for others.
She was a member of the Baptist Church in Levelland. She most recently moved to a nursing home in Hobbs. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and a nephew.
She is survived by two nieces: Jeanette Collins of Tatum, N.M. and Roma Miller of Brownfield; a nephew, Calvin Farris of Seminole; & numerous great nieces and nephews.
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Jesse William Faught
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Services for Jesse William Faught, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Rev. Derek McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Faught died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born August 5, 1934, in Athens to William Daniel and Ivy Faught. Mr. Faught married Rose Marie Hughes, his wife of 46 years Feb. 4, 1956. She preceded him in death March 6, 2002.
He owned and operated Faught Trucking hauling peanuts. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Mr. Faught is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Brownfield; one son--Glenn Faught and his wife--Debby of Ardmore, Okla.; one daughter--Dianna Puryear and her husband--David of Brownfield.
He is also survived by two stepchildren--Scott and Diane Foster of San Antonio and Cheri and Brad Cochran of Denver City; five grandchildren--Kenny, David, Jed, Tanner and Amanda and by three great grandchildren. And also by three brothers--Kenneth, Gene and Don Faught and two sisters--Hazel Summerville and Lora Battles.
The family suggests memorials to the Lubbock Children's Home.
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Services for Jesse William Faught, 73, of Brownfield will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Rev. Derek McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Faught died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born August 5, 1934, in Athens to William Daniel and Ivy Faught. Mr. Faught married Rose Marie Hughes, his wife of 46 years Feb. 4, 1956. She preceded him in death March 6, 2002.
He owned and operated Faught Trucking hauling peanuts. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Mr. Faught is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Brownfield; one son--Glenn Faught and his wife--Debby of Ardmore, Okla.; one daughter--Dianna Puryear and her husband--David of Brownfield.
He is also survived by two stepchildren--Scott and Diane Foster of San Antonio and Cheri and Brad Cochran of Denver City; five grandchildren--Kenny, David, Jed, Tanner and Amanda and by three great grandchildren. And also by three brothers--Kenneth, Gene and Don Faught and two sisters--Hazel Summerville and Lora Battles.
The family suggests memorials to the Lubbock Children's Home.
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Tim Garland Faulkenberry
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Services for Tim Garland Faulkenberry, 88, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Tim passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Wolfforth. He was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Mitchell County to James Aaron and Ollie Edna Faulkenberry. He graduated from Loraine High School in 1938 and married Earlene Brown on August 25, 1941, in Colorado City, Texas.
He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific as an Infantry Scout in combat. He then attended Texas A&M University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1951. He graduated in the top ten of his class. That same year, Tim and his wife moved to Brownfield and set up their practice. They built their animal hospital in 1955. He was a life member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Tim had been a member of Lions International for 58 years and a member of the Noon Lions Club for 50 years. He was a Charter Member of the Loraine Lions Club and had been given two life memberships to the Lion's Club Crippled Children's Camp for donations and work to help the camp. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce for many years and worked with the Girl Scouts as a community board member.
Tim had served on the board of First United Methodist Church for 21 years. He was a trustee for the Brownfield Independent School District and for the Texas Association of School Boards. He donated his time to the Terry County Junior Livestock shows for 37 years, providing free health papers for entrants. Tim was a member of Brownfield First United Methodist Church, where he was past chairman of the Worship Committee, trustee for the church property, member of the sanctuary choir and the finance committee.
His greatest joy had been to see his children graduate college and achieve successful careers. He loved to spoil his grandchildren and watch them grow.
Tim is survived by his wife, Earlene; three sons, Dr. Tim L. Faulkenberry of Austin, James E. Faulkenberry and wife Terry of Abilene, and Jerry T. Faulkenberry of Ft. Worth; a daughter, Judy Faulkenberry of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Hester Faulkenberry of El Paso; and one sister, Voncille Ball of Boyd.
Online condolences may be made at BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for Tim Garland Faulkenberry, 88, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Tim passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Wolfforth. He was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Mitchell County to James Aaron and Ollie Edna Faulkenberry. He graduated from Loraine High School in 1938 and married Earlene Brown on August 25, 1941, in Colorado City, Texas.
He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific as an Infantry Scout in combat. He then attended Texas A&M University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1951. He graduated in the top ten of his class. That same year, Tim and his wife moved to Brownfield and set up their practice. They built their animal hospital in 1955. He was a life member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Tim had been a member of Lions International for 58 years and a member of the Noon Lions Club for 50 years. He was a Charter Member of the Loraine Lions Club and had been given two life memberships to the Lion's Club Crippled Children's Camp for donations and work to help the camp. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce for many years and worked with the Girl Scouts as a community board member.
Tim had served on the board of First United Methodist Church for 21 years. He was a trustee for the Brownfield Independent School District and for the Texas Association of School Boards. He donated his time to the Terry County Junior Livestock shows for 37 years, providing free health papers for entrants. Tim was a member of Brownfield First United Methodist Church, where he was past chairman of the Worship Committee, trustee for the church property, member of the sanctuary choir and the finance committee.
His greatest joy had been to see his children graduate college and achieve successful careers. He loved to spoil his grandchildren and watch them grow.
Tim is survived by his wife, Earlene; three sons, Dr. Tim L. Faulkenberry of Austin, James E. Faulkenberry and wife Terry of Abilene, and Jerry T. Faulkenberry of Ft. Worth; a daughter, Judy Faulkenberry of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Hester Faulkenberry of El Paso; and one sister, Voncille Ball of Boyd.
Online condolences may be made at BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Ollie Mae Farver
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Ollie Mae Farver went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2007. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007, at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will follow at Paint Creek Cemetery in Robert Lee, Texas.
Ollie Mae was born on December 10, 1922, to William Frank and Mary Margaret "Maggie" Hedrick in Maud, Oklahoma. She attended various schools in Seminole County, Oklahoma. She married Arlo Glenn in 1942. They were in the restaurant business in Brownfield during the fifties. She later married Dale Farver in 1964 in El Paso, Texas.
Ollie was an artist and a photographer. She owned the White House Studio in El Paso during the early sixties. She loved art, children, nature, and animals to an extreme nature. She would walk a block to keep a grasshopper out of danger. She was loved and will be missed by all those who knew her.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy and her husband Tom, of Brownfield, two Granddaughters, Pamela Young of Greenwood and Diana Newberry of Monahans, and four Great Grandchildren; Ryan and Kyle Young of Greenwood, and Brandi and Brittany Newberry of Monahans.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association. Services are by Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Ollie Mae Farver went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2007. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007, at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment will follow at Paint Creek Cemetery in Robert Lee, Texas.
Ollie Mae was born on December 10, 1922, to William Frank and Mary Margaret "Maggie" Hedrick in Maud, Oklahoma. She attended various schools in Seminole County, Oklahoma. She married Arlo Glenn in 1942. They were in the restaurant business in Brownfield during the fifties. She later married Dale Farver in 1964 in El Paso, Texas.
Ollie was an artist and a photographer. She owned the White House Studio in El Paso during the early sixties. She loved art, children, nature, and animals to an extreme nature. She would walk a block to keep a grasshopper out of danger. She was loved and will be missed by all those who knew her.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy and her husband Tom, of Brownfield, two Granddaughters, Pamela Young of Greenwood and Diana Newberry of Monahans, and four Great Grandchildren; Ryan and Kyle Young of Greenwood, and Brandi and Brittany Newberry of Monahans.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association. Services are by Brownfield Funeral Home.
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James Lester Finley
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James Lester Finley was born Aug. 23, 1943, to Lester and Cora Finley. He died April 21 in Fort Worth.
Mr. Finley is survived by his wife, Naomi; three step-children and four step-grandchildren; his son, James Aaron Finley and his wife Carmen of Azle, daughters Holly Finklea and her husband Mark, Elizabeth Ritchey and her husband Steven of Dallas; sisters Marie Brooks of Van Horn, Melma Fowler and her husband Carlos of Lockwood, Mo., Wanda Stafford and her husband Don of Chowchilla, Calif.; brother Roy Finley and his wife Wilma of Brownfield; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He was formerly of Brownfield.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Travis Curry of Bethel Baptist Church officiating.
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James Lester Finley was born Aug. 23, 1943, to Lester and Cora Finley. He died April 21 in Fort Worth.
Mr. Finley is survived by his wife, Naomi; three step-children and four step-grandchildren; his son, James Aaron Finley and his wife Carmen of Azle, daughters Holly Finklea and her husband Mark, Elizabeth Ritchey and her husband Steven of Dallas; sisters Marie Brooks of Van Horn, Melma Fowler and her husband Carlos of Lockwood, Mo., Wanda Stafford and her husband Don of Chowchilla, Calif.; brother Roy Finley and his wife Wilma of Brownfield; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He was formerly of Brownfield.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Travis Curry of Bethel Baptist Church officiating.
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Truett Wilson Flache
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Services for Truett Wilson Flache, 90, of Brownfield will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church of Brownfield with Rev. Ken Reeder and Bob Reynolds officiating. His nephews and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Truett died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Vincent. The youngest of six children, he was the son of Ameil "Ame" Flache and Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Flache. He moved to Brownfield with his family in August 1918 and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1935. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University in 1939, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering and a commission in the US Army Reserve. Truett married Queenelle Sawyer on Nov. 8, 1941, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death Oct. 18, 1990.
He served with the 256th Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and '45 and began farming in Terry County in 1949 and retired in 1993. He had retired from the US Army Reserve as a Colonel in 1974. He was a member of the First Christian Church and Brownfield Rotary Club. He served on the Brownfield School Board, City Council, and was President of the Terry County Cemetery Association for several years. In 1977 he was named Dryland Farmer and in 1979 Outstanding Citizen of Terry County.
Truett married Betty Savage Mills on Jan. 29, 1994; she preceded him in death Dec. 9, 2007.
He is survived by two children, a daughter, Irene Elaine Shiver of Dallas and a son, Arthur Ame Flache of Brownfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Scott Shiver and Frederick Shiver of Brownfield, Erin Shiver of Dallas, Sawyer Flache of San Marcos, and one great-granddaughter Kailynn Riley Flache of San Marcos.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 847, Brownfield, TX 79316; Terry County Cemetery Association, 500 W. Main, Room 104, Brownfield, TX 79316; Terry County Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 1063, Brownfield, TX 79316; or the charity of ones choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
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Services for Truett Wilson Flache, 90, of Brownfield will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church of Brownfield with Rev. Ken Reeder and Bob Reynolds officiating. His nephews and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Truett died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Vincent. The youngest of six children, he was the son of Ameil "Ame" Flache and Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Flache. He moved to Brownfield with his family in August 1918 and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1935. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University in 1939, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering and a commission in the US Army Reserve. Truett married Queenelle Sawyer on Nov. 8, 1941, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death Oct. 18, 1990.
He served with the 256th Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and '45 and began farming in Terry County in 1949 and retired in 1993. He had retired from the US Army Reserve as a Colonel in 1974. He was a member of the First Christian Church and Brownfield Rotary Club. He served on the Brownfield School Board, City Council, and was President of the Terry County Cemetery Association for several years. In 1977 he was named Dryland Farmer and in 1979 Outstanding Citizen of Terry County.
Truett married Betty Savage Mills on Jan. 29, 1994; she preceded him in death Dec. 9, 2007.
He is survived by two children, a daughter, Irene Elaine Shiver of Dallas and a son, Arthur Ame Flache of Brownfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Scott Shiver and Frederick Shiver of Brownfield, Erin Shiver of Dallas, Sawyer Flache of San Marcos, and one great-granddaughter Kailynn Riley Flache of San Marcos.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 847, Brownfield, TX 79316; Terry County Cemetery Association, 500 W. Main, Room 104, Brownfield, TX 79316; Terry County Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 1063, Brownfield, TX 79316; or the charity of ones choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Joe Gayle Fleming
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Services for Joe Gayle Fleming, 77, of Meadow were held Friday, Sept. 29, in the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung and Rev. Leslie Lewis officiating. Burial was in Southland Cemetery in Southland, Texas under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Fleming died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006 in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 2, 1928 to S.A. and Tince Fleming in Goodlett and was married to Mary Etta Norman on Sept. 23, 1951, in Grassland. They had been married for 55 years.
Mr. Fleming graduated from Southland High School in 1946. He also graduated from Texas Tech Univ. in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Agronomy and Farm Machinery. He was also active in the intramural sports and the Kemas Social Club at Texas Tech. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran with four years service in the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Fleming was a farmer and rancher in Garza, Hockley and Terry counties. He retired from farming in 1998 and from ranching in 2001. He was named the Outstanding Dryland Farmer in Terry County in 1985.
He served on the Terry County FHA Committee for seven years. He also served on the Terry County Hospital Board and had been a member of the Meadow First Baptist Church since 1959 where he taught Sunday School and served on various church committees.
He was preceded in death by one son--Daniel on Sept. 19, 2000. Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife, Mary Etta, of Meadow and by one daughter, Traci Carlisle, and her husband, Jim, of Carrollton.
Family members served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Meadow First Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Brownfield News
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Services for Joe Gayle Fleming, 77, of Meadow were held Friday, Sept. 29, in the Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung and Rev. Leslie Lewis officiating. Burial was in Southland Cemetery in Southland, Texas under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Fleming died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006 in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 2, 1928 to S.A. and Tince Fleming in Goodlett and was married to Mary Etta Norman on Sept. 23, 1951, in Grassland. They had been married for 55 years.
Mr. Fleming graduated from Southland High School in 1946. He also graduated from Texas Tech Univ. in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Agronomy and Farm Machinery. He was also active in the intramural sports and the Kemas Social Club at Texas Tech. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran with four years service in the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Fleming was a farmer and rancher in Garza, Hockley and Terry counties. He retired from farming in 1998 and from ranching in 2001. He was named the Outstanding Dryland Farmer in Terry County in 1985.
He served on the Terry County FHA Committee for seven years. He also served on the Terry County Hospital Board and had been a member of the Meadow First Baptist Church since 1959 where he taught Sunday School and served on various church committees.
He was preceded in death by one son--Daniel on Sept. 19, 2000. Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife, Mary Etta, of Meadow and by one daughter, Traci Carlisle, and her husband, Jim, of Carrollton.
Family members served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Meadow First Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice.
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Margaret Ellen Fletcher
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Services for Margaret Ellen Fletcher, 86, of Brownfield will be at Living Water Four Square Church at 10am, Thursday, December 1, 2011, with Pastor John Bautista officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margaret passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born on November 29, 1925, in Bonham to Bob and Maude Dobbs. Margaret was raised in Bonham and attended school there. She married Lee Fletcher on October 17, 1959, in Bonham. They moved to Brownfield in 1980. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Lee; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Hiracheta, Hunter Perry, Bailey and Logan Medcal; 5 brothers; her parents, Bob and Maude Dobbs, and her children's father, Gene Smith.
Margaret is survived by a son, James Robert Smith and wife Yong of Sherman; 3 daughters, Carolyn Stowe and husband Johnny of Brownfield, JoAnn Wilson and husband Jeffrey of Sherman and Becky Sloan and husband Donald of Nolanville;12 grandchildren including special granddaughter, Caryn Caballero; 27 great- grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, 7 nieces and 2 nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Jane Fieldcamp and Bertine Hawk; her dog, Penny and special care givers Valerie and Aurora.
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Services for Margaret Ellen Fletcher, 86, of Brownfield will be at Living Water Four Square Church at 10am, Thursday, December 1, 2011, with Pastor John Bautista officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margaret passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born on November 29, 1925, in Bonham to Bob and Maude Dobbs. Margaret was raised in Bonham and attended school there. She married Lee Fletcher on October 17, 1959, in Bonham. They moved to Brownfield in 1980. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Lee; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Hiracheta, Hunter Perry, Bailey and Logan Medcal; 5 brothers; her parents, Bob and Maude Dobbs, and her children's father, Gene Smith.
Margaret is survived by a son, James Robert Smith and wife Yong of Sherman; 3 daughters, Carolyn Stowe and husband Johnny of Brownfield, JoAnn Wilson and husband Jeffrey of Sherman and Becky Sloan and husband Donald of Nolanville;12 grandchildren including special granddaughter, Caryn Caballero; 27 great- grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, 7 nieces and 2 nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Jane Fieldcamp and Bertine Hawk; her dog, Penny and special care givers Valerie and Aurora.
Eulogio Flores, Jr.
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Eulogio Flores, Jr., age 52 passed away Sunday, Aug.31, 2008, in Brownfield.
An evening service was held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield with Pastor Timotello Miranda officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Cemetery.
Mr. Flores was born Oct. 18, 1955, to Eulogio and Trinidad Flores, Sr. in Brownfield. He attended school in Meadow and lived in Meadow his whole life. He married Gloria Garcia, his wife of 36 years, on April 7, 1972, in Brownfield. His family remembers him best as a hard working man, willing to help anyone and a truthful, honest man.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Flores of the home; three sons, Tony Flores of Meadow, Tommy Joe Flores, and Jerry Flores and wife Jessica, both of Lubbock; one daughter, Lisa Marie Flores of Meadow; three brothers, Ben Flores of Brownfield, Raul Flores of Levelland and Albert Flores of Meadow; two sisters, Yolanda Sanchez and Alice Davila, both of Meadow. He also leaves behind four grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Personal services are being provided by Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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Eulogio Flores, Jr., age 52 passed away Sunday, Aug.31, 2008, in Brownfield.
An evening service was held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield with Pastor Timotello Miranda officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Cemetery.
Mr. Flores was born Oct. 18, 1955, to Eulogio and Trinidad Flores, Sr. in Brownfield. He attended school in Meadow and lived in Meadow his whole life. He married Gloria Garcia, his wife of 36 years, on April 7, 1972, in Brownfield. His family remembers him best as a hard working man, willing to help anyone and a truthful, honest man.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Flores of the home; three sons, Tony Flores of Meadow, Tommy Joe Flores, and Jerry Flores and wife Jessica, both of Lubbock; one daughter, Lisa Marie Flores of Meadow; three brothers, Ben Flores of Brownfield, Raul Flores of Levelland and Albert Flores of Meadow; two sisters, Yolanda Sanchez and Alice Davila, both of Meadow. He also leaves behind four grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Personal services are being provided by Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Lino Peña Flores
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Lino Pena Flores, 80, of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lino was born on April 16, 1930, in Navasota, TX to Lino and Sarah Flores. He moved to Brownfield as a small child. He married Patsy Guiterrez on May 23, 1959, in Brownfield. Lino worked as a custodian for First National Bank until his retirement in the 80's. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ernie Flores on December 26, 1986.
Lino is survived by his wife, Patsy Flores of Brownfield; 2 sons, Eddie Flores of Lubbock and Fred Flores of Houston; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Dora Rodriguez of Lansing, MI, Elvida of Houston, and Dolores Bermea of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
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Lino Pena Flores, 80, of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lino was born on April 16, 1930, in Navasota, TX to Lino and Sarah Flores. He moved to Brownfield as a small child. He married Patsy Guiterrez on May 23, 1959, in Brownfield. Lino worked as a custodian for First National Bank until his retirement in the 80's. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ernie Flores on December 26, 1986.
Lino is survived by his wife, Patsy Flores of Brownfield; 2 sons, Eddie Flores of Lubbock and Fred Flores of Houston; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Dora Rodriguez of Lansing, MI, Elvida of Houston, and Dolores Bermea of Brownfield.
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Martin Flores
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Martin Flores, 54, of Brownfield, passed away on December 15, 2010, in Lubbock. Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Leatham officiating. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Flores was born in Brownfield on January 15, 1956, and was a lifetime resident of Brownfield. His family remembers him as being an avid reader who loved to watch football, especially the Dallas Cowboys.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Lupe Tijerina and husband Lupe of Brownfield; three brothers: Carlos Tijerina, Tony Tijerina and Michael Tijerina and wife Tina, all of Brownfield; one sister, Janie Gongora and husband Michael of San Angelo; six nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Valentin and Manuela Trevino; one nephew, Tony Tijerina; one great-niece, Haylee Rodriguez; two uncles: Abraham and Julio Trevino; and two aunts, Estella and Catarina Trevino.
Brownfield News
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Martin Flores, 54, of Brownfield, passed away on December 15, 2010, in Lubbock. Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Leatham officiating. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Flores was born in Brownfield on January 15, 1956, and was a lifetime resident of Brownfield. His family remembers him as being an avid reader who loved to watch football, especially the Dallas Cowboys.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Lupe Tijerina and husband Lupe of Brownfield; three brothers: Carlos Tijerina, Tony Tijerina and Michael Tijerina and wife Tina, all of Brownfield; one sister, Janie Gongora and husband Michael of San Angelo; six nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Valentin and Manuela Trevino; one nephew, Tony Tijerina; one great-niece, Haylee Rodriguez; two uncles: Abraham and Julio Trevino; and two aunts, Estella and Catarina Trevino.
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L. T. Flournoy
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Services for L.T. Flournoy, 76, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct 7, in the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Flournoy died Sunday, Oct 1, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Nacogdoches to J. B. and Augusta Flournoy and was married to Elsie Fininen on Nov. 27, 1957, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Flournoy moved to Brownfield in 1956. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter: Brenda L. Brown of Mesquite; one son: Dan of Denton and two grandchildren: Sylvia Green of Mesquite and Sandra Lang of Dallas. Mr. Flournoy is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Brittney Fuller, Brieanna Thompson, Jazztavion Fuller, Shadayla Lang and Unjele Fuller, all of Dallas.
He is also survived by one brother: Tommy Lee of Lubbock and five sisters: Lorine Fuller, Tommie Burse and Kathy Gibson, all of Brownfield; Bobbie Jean Haggerty of Chicago, Illinois, and Libby Ranson of Houston.
Mr. Flournoy was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dewey, and one sister, Mary Jean Edwards.
Brownfield News
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Services for L.T. Flournoy, 76, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct 7, in the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Flournoy died Sunday, Oct 1, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Nacogdoches to J. B. and Augusta Flournoy and was married to Elsie Fininen on Nov. 27, 1957, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Flournoy moved to Brownfield in 1956. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter: Brenda L. Brown of Mesquite; one son: Dan of Denton and two grandchildren: Sylvia Green of Mesquite and Sandra Lang of Dallas. Mr. Flournoy is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Brittney Fuller, Brieanna Thompson, Jazztavion Fuller, Shadayla Lang and Unjele Fuller, all of Dallas.
He is also survived by one brother: Tommy Lee of Lubbock and five sisters: Lorine Fuller, Tommie Burse and Kathy Gibson, all of Brownfield; Bobbie Jean Haggerty of Chicago, Illinois, and Libby Ranson of Houston.
Mr. Flournoy was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dewey, and one sister, Mary Jean Edwards.
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Daniel M. Fonseca
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Daniel M. Fonseca, Sr. 88, of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2009. Rosary was held Nov. 13th.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov.14, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Daniel was born on Aug.13, 1921, in Runge to Alfonso and Mercedes Fonseca. He joined the United States Army in 1942, serving as a military police officer in WWII before his discharge in 1945.
He married Leocadia Garcia on April 11, 1944, in Runge. Together they moved to Brownfield from Lazbuddie in 1947. He worked for Massingill Construction for many years and also farmed for Perry Lockett Farms in Terry County. Daniel was a member of VFW and a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Daniel was most proud of his beloved wife, Leocadia Fonseca, of Brownfield; two sons, Daniel G. Fonseca, Jr. of Lubbock and Raymond G. Fonseca of Bayfield, Colo.; two daughters, Enedina Fonseca Muniz of San Antonio and Anita Fonseca Vasquez of Brownfield; his brother, Alfonso Fonseca of Houston; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Daniel M. Fonseca, Sr. 88, of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2009. Rosary was held Nov. 13th.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov.14, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Daniel was born on Aug.13, 1921, in Runge to Alfonso and Mercedes Fonseca. He joined the United States Army in 1942, serving as a military police officer in WWII before his discharge in 1945.
He married Leocadia Garcia on April 11, 1944, in Runge. Together they moved to Brownfield from Lazbuddie in 1947. He worked for Massingill Construction for many years and also farmed for Perry Lockett Farms in Terry County. Daniel was a member of VFW and a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Daniel was most proud of his beloved wife, Leocadia Fonseca, of Brownfield; two sons, Daniel G. Fonseca, Jr. of Lubbock and Raymond G. Fonseca of Bayfield, Colo.; two daughters, Enedina Fonseca Muniz of San Antonio and Anita Fonseca Vasquez of Brownfield; his brother, Alfonso Fonseca of Houston; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
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Raul M. Fonseca
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Services for Raul M. Fonseca, 40, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary will be Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Raul passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, in Amarillo. He was born January 14, 1972, to Raymond and Ofelia (Martinez) Fonseca in Brownfield and graduated from Sundown High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. Raul was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Fonseca; grandparents, Maria Salas and Daniel Fonseca, Sr.
Raul is survived by his parents, Raymond and Ofelia Fonseca of Bayfield, CO; a sister, Ramona Nava and husband C.J. of Bayfield, CO; 2 daughters, Geneva and Maribel Fonseca of Sundown; a son, Raymond Fonseca of Sundown; grandmother, Leocida Fonseca; grandfather, Luis Salas, Jr both of Brownfield; several aunts and uncles; nephews, Alec Rodriguez and Ryan Nava; a niece, Rachel Nava; friend, Roxanna Cole.
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Services for Raul M. Fonseca, 40, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary will be Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Raul passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, in Amarillo. He was born January 14, 1972, to Raymond and Ofelia (Martinez) Fonseca in Brownfield and graduated from Sundown High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. Raul was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Fonseca; grandparents, Maria Salas and Daniel Fonseca, Sr.
Raul is survived by his parents, Raymond and Ofelia Fonseca of Bayfield, CO; a sister, Ramona Nava and husband C.J. of Bayfield, CO; 2 daughters, Geneva and Maribel Fonseca of Sundown; a son, Raymond Fonseca of Sundown; grandmother, Leocida Fonseca; grandfather, Luis Salas, Jr both of Brownfield; several aunts and uncles; nephews, Alec Rodriguez and Ryan Nava; a niece, Rachel Nava; friend, Roxanna Cole.
Clarene Forbes
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Services for Clarene Forbes, 79, of Brownfield were held Saturday, March 3, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jackie C. Gestes, II officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Forbes died Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born
June 16, 1927, in Marlow, Okla. to John Melton and Eula Bernard Briscoe. She moved with her family to Terry County at an early age and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943. She was married to Harold Forbes on Nov. 18, 1944, in Brownfield and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Forbes is survived by her husband and two daughters---Carla Rae Goodpasture of Lubbock and Harlene Cornett of Brownfield. She is also survived by one son-in-law---Royce Cornett and by five grandchildren---Latreca Baker, Joanie Gestes, Junior Cornett, Heidi Moore, and Lisa Briggs.
Mrs. Forbes is also survived by one brother---W.T. Briscoe of Seminole and one sister Betty Thompson of Erie, Pa., and she is also survived by one granddaughter-in-law; three grandsons-in-law; five great-grandsons and six great- granddaughters.
Brownfield News
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Services for Clarene Forbes, 79, of Brownfield were held Saturday, March 3, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jackie C. Gestes, II officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Forbes died Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born
June 16, 1927, in Marlow, Okla. to John Melton and Eula Bernard Briscoe. She moved with her family to Terry County at an early age and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943. She was married to Harold Forbes on Nov. 18, 1944, in Brownfield and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Forbes is survived by her husband and two daughters---Carla Rae Goodpasture of Lubbock and Harlene Cornett of Brownfield. She is also survived by one son-in-law---Royce Cornett and by five grandchildren---Latreca Baker, Joanie Gestes, Junior Cornett, Heidi Moore, and Lisa Briggs.
Mrs. Forbes is also survived by one brother---W.T. Briscoe of Seminole and one sister Betty Thompson of Erie, Pa., and she is also survived by one granddaughter-in-law; three grandsons-in-law; five great-grandsons and six great- granddaughters.
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Harol Forbes
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Services for Harol Forbes, 82, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jackie C. Gestes, II officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Forbes passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Terry County to William Peyton, Sr. and Kate Ola Forbes and attended Pleasant Valley and Brownfield Schools. He married Lillie Clarene Briscoe, Nov. 18, 1944, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death March 1, 2007.
Mr. Forbes was a farmer who loved fishing, hunting, gardening and watching "them Cowboys". He was an inactive deacon in the Baptist Church. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He had previously served on the Terry Co. Sheriff's Posse.
He is also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by two daughters--Carla Rae Goodpasture of Lubbock and Harlene Cornett and her husband Royce of Brownfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren--Latreca Baker and her husband--David, Joanie Gestes and her husband--Jackie, Junior Cornett and his wife- -Stacey, Heidi Moore and her husband--Billy Joe and Lisa Briggs.
Mr. Forbes is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and one brother--W.P. Forbes, Jr
Brownfield News
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Services for Harol Forbes, 82, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jackie C. Gestes, II officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Forbes passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Terry County to William Peyton, Sr. and Kate Ola Forbes and attended Pleasant Valley and Brownfield Schools. He married Lillie Clarene Briscoe, Nov. 18, 1944, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death March 1, 2007.
Mr. Forbes was a farmer who loved fishing, hunting, gardening and watching "them Cowboys". He was an inactive deacon in the Baptist Church. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He had previously served on the Terry Co. Sheriff's Posse.
He is also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by two daughters--Carla Rae Goodpasture of Lubbock and Harlene Cornett and her husband Royce of Brownfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren--Latreca Baker and her husband--David, Joanie Gestes and her husband--Jackie, Junior Cornett and his wife- -Stacey, Heidi Moore and her husband--Billy Joe and Lisa Briggs.
Mr. Forbes is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and one brother--W.P. Forbes, Jr
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William P. Forbes, Jr.
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Services for William P. Forbes, Jr. of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Forbes died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Red River County to William and Katie Forbes. He moved with his family to Brownfield in 1917 and attended Pleasant Valley Schools.
He married Glenna Louise Smith on April 3, 1943, in Denver City. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife--Glenna of Brownfield; two sons--Ronnie of Brownfield and William of Harlingen; five grandchildren--Leeann, Klint, Michael, Clay and Bridget and five great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for William P. Forbes, Jr. of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Forbes died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Red River County to William and Katie Forbes. He moved with his family to Brownfield in 1917 and attended Pleasant Valley Schools.
He married Glenna Louise Smith on April 3, 1943, in Denver City. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife--Glenna of Brownfield; two sons--Ronnie of Brownfield and William of Harlingen; five grandchildren--Leeann, Klint, Michael, Clay and Bridget and five great-grandchildren.
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Jesus Franco
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Jesus Franco, 84, of Brownfield, passed away on December 19, 2010. Rosary was held Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010, with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Franco was born on November 6, 1926, to Juan and Francisca Franco. He married the love of his life, Petra Morin, in Karnes City.
His family remembers him for being a friend to everyone. He love baseball, especially the Texas Rangers. He was a great farmer. He loved his grandchildren and his Chihuahua, Bella.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory one son, Lary Joe Franco and wife Jane of Brownfield; one brother: Rojelio Franco of San Antonio; six granchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Francisca Trevina; his wife Petra in 1990; one brother and three sisters.
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Jesus Franco, 84, of Brownfield, passed away on December 19, 2010. Rosary was held Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010, with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Franco was born on November 6, 1926, to Juan and Francisca Franco. He married the love of his life, Petra Morin, in Karnes City.
His family remembers him for being a friend to everyone. He love baseball, especially the Texas Rangers. He was a great farmer. He loved his grandchildren and his Chihuahua, Bella.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory one son, Lary Joe Franco and wife Jane of Brownfield; one brother: Rojelio Franco of San Antonio; six granchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Francisca Trevina; his wife Petra in 1990; one brother and three sisters.
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Glynna Faye Franks
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Services for Glynna Faye Franks, 78, of Brownfield, were held Friday, May 19, in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Franks died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Nov. 20, 1927, in O'Donnell and was married to Rufus E. Franks on Nov 6, 1946, in Brownfield. She was a 1944 graduate of Brownfield High School and attended Texas Tech Univ.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter: Sheryl Posey and her husband, Roger, of Brownfield; one son: Dr. Darrell Franks and his wife, Donna, of Lubbock, and by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mack Ross, and by one sister, LaRue Gaither.
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Services for Glynna Faye Franks, 78, of Brownfield, were held Friday, May 19, in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Franks died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Nov. 20, 1927, in O'Donnell and was married to Rufus E. Franks on Nov 6, 1946, in Brownfield. She was a 1944 graduate of Brownfield High School and attended Texas Tech Univ.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter: Sheryl Posey and her husband, Roger, of Brownfield; one son: Dr. Darrell Franks and his wife, Donna, of Lubbock, and by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mack Ross, and by one sister, LaRue Gaither.
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Betty Tyler Frazier
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Graveside services for Betty Tyler Frazier, 85, of Brownfield will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Travis Hart officiating.
Mrs. Frazier died Monday, June 19, 2006, in Plainview. She was born June 23, 1920, in O'Donnell to Amon R. Tyler and Ruth Jacobson Tyler and was married to Kenneth D. Frazier on April 12. 1952. He died 17 Mar 1960.
She graduated from O'Donnell High School and Draughn's Business College and was employed in the Terry County Courthouse for 30 years including 26 years in which she served as District Clerk until her retirement. She was a member of the Terry County Heritage Museum Board, Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Frazier is survived by one daughter: Charlcey Dickson and her husband, Don, of Plainview and two grandchildren: Kyle Tyler Dickson and Suzanne Starr Dickson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: William Jacobson "Mutt"Tyler.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Terry County Heritage Museum or the charity of your choice.
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Graveside services for Betty Tyler Frazier, 85, of Brownfield will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Travis Hart officiating.
Mrs. Frazier died Monday, June 19, 2006, in Plainview. She was born June 23, 1920, in O'Donnell to Amon R. Tyler and Ruth Jacobson Tyler and was married to Kenneth D. Frazier on April 12. 1952. He died 17 Mar 1960.
She graduated from O'Donnell High School and Draughn's Business College and was employed in the Terry County Courthouse for 30 years including 26 years in which she served as District Clerk until her retirement. She was a member of the Terry County Heritage Museum Board, Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Frazier is survived by one daughter: Charlcey Dickson and her husband, Don, of Plainview and two grandchildren: Kyle Tyler Dickson and Suzanne Starr Dickson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: William Jacobson "Mutt"Tyler.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Terry County Heritage Museum or the charity of your choice.
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Calvin Frazier
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Calvin Frazier, 87, died Saturday, September 24, 2011. His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, at Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ in Plainview with Evan Weiss and Gil Peters. Burial followed at 3 p.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview is in charge of arrangements. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Frazier was born June 23, 1924, in Martin County, Texas, to Lemuel Freeman and Pearlie (Dearing) Frazier. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and served aboard the USS Briscoe and the USS Hammonds in the Pacific Theatre where he was wounded in combat.
He married Elsie May Lary, January 7, 1946 and went to work under Jack Price at Curry Motor Freight where he was known as "Oscar." He owned and operated Frazier Grocery and Station in Brownfield until the family came to Plainview in 1964, where he was with Oxidental Chemical Company for 18 years. He was a graduate of South Plains College with an A.S. degree in electronics.
Mr. Frazier served as a deacon at Southside Church of Christ in Brownfield and was a long time member of the Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ in Plainview.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie of the home and his children, Cynthia Grubbs and husband Charles of Plainview, Dale Frazier and wife Nita, of Plainview, Ronnie Frazier and wife Erin of Friendswood, and Connie Rice and husband Gerry of Fort Worth. He has ten grandchildren, including, Gregg Grubbs and wife Wendee of Pearland, Melissa Simons and husband Jay of Lubbock, Michelle Baldanado and husband Jerry of Plainview, Cody Frazier also of Plainview, D'Lane Frazier, Lubbock, Kristi Files and husband Chance of Moore, Oklahoma, Danny Frazier and wife Emily of Yukon, Oklahoma, Stormy Johnson and husband Eric of Fort Worth, Kimberly Rodriquez and husband Robert of Roswell, N.M., and Marisa Moffett and husband Tim of Rosharson, Texas. Two sisters; Orillian Nay and husband Harold of Antioch, California and Lillian Haven and husband Bill of Cave City, Arkansas also survive him. His twenty-two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved him will live on to cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jessie T. Frazier and Robert Frazier and six sisters, Aileen Abney, Rosetta Lary DePoster, Cendie Stitcher, Roberta McDonald, Winnie Owens and Jewel Ragsdale.
Memorial gifts may be made in Mr. Frazier's name to Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ, 808 N. Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072.
Brownfield News
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Calvin Frazier, 87, died Saturday, September 24, 2011. His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, at Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ in Plainview with Evan Weiss and Gil Peters. Burial followed at 3 p.m. at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview is in charge of arrangements. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Frazier was born June 23, 1924, in Martin County, Texas, to Lemuel Freeman and Pearlie (Dearing) Frazier. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and served aboard the USS Briscoe and the USS Hammonds in the Pacific Theatre where he was wounded in combat.
He married Elsie May Lary, January 7, 1946 and went to work under Jack Price at Curry Motor Freight where he was known as "Oscar." He owned and operated Frazier Grocery and Station in Brownfield until the family came to Plainview in 1964, where he was with Oxidental Chemical Company for 18 years. He was a graduate of South Plains College with an A.S. degree in electronics.
Mr. Frazier served as a deacon at Southside Church of Christ in Brownfield and was a long time member of the Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ in Plainview.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie of the home and his children, Cynthia Grubbs and husband Charles of Plainview, Dale Frazier and wife Nita, of Plainview, Ronnie Frazier and wife Erin of Friendswood, and Connie Rice and husband Gerry of Fort Worth. He has ten grandchildren, including, Gregg Grubbs and wife Wendee of Pearland, Melissa Simons and husband Jay of Lubbock, Michelle Baldanado and husband Jerry of Plainview, Cody Frazier also of Plainview, D'Lane Frazier, Lubbock, Kristi Files and husband Chance of Moore, Oklahoma, Danny Frazier and wife Emily of Yukon, Oklahoma, Stormy Johnson and husband Eric of Fort Worth, Kimberly Rodriquez and husband Robert of Roswell, N.M., and Marisa Moffett and husband Tim of Rosharson, Texas. Two sisters; Orillian Nay and husband Harold of Antioch, California and Lillian Haven and husband Bill of Cave City, Arkansas also survive him. His twenty-two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved him will live on to cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jessie T. Frazier and Robert Frazier and six sisters, Aileen Abney, Rosetta Lary DePoster, Cendie Stitcher, Roberta McDonald, Winnie Owens and Jewel Ragsdale.
Memorial gifts may be made in Mr. Frazier's name to Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ, 808 N. Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072.
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George Henry Fugitt
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George Henry Fugitt, 69, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009, in Lubbock. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church - Ford Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Dagnel officiating. A private burial will be held in Meadow Cemetery at a later time. Please join us in celebrating George's life by visiting his memorial at www.mem.com.
George was born on June 25, 1940, in Marlin, to Henry and Allie (Owens) Fugitt. He married Doris Wright on September 8, 1962 in Brownfield. George played football for San Angelo Junior College for two years before graduating from Texas Tech in 1964. He retired from Textron after 35 years of service. After retirement, George spent most of his days at Shadow Hills Golf Course.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Doris Fugitt of Lubbock; a son, Mark Fugitt and wife Janell of Cimarron, Kansas; daughter, Shanna Fugitt of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Justin, Macy and Janae Fugitt of Cimarron, Kan.; mother, Al Bearden of Brownfield; two sisters, Janie Rudisill and husband Wayne of Lake Whitney and Diane Fulford and husband Loyd of Brownfield. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976.
Memorials can be made to the George Fugitt Endowment Fund in the Agriculture Department at Texas Tech University or to your favorite charity
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George Henry Fugitt, 69, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009, in Lubbock. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church - Ford Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Dagnel officiating. A private burial will be held in Meadow Cemetery at a later time. Please join us in celebrating George's life by visiting his memorial at www.mem.com.
George was born on June 25, 1940, in Marlin, to Henry and Allie (Owens) Fugitt. He married Doris Wright on September 8, 1962 in Brownfield. George played football for San Angelo Junior College for two years before graduating from Texas Tech in 1964. He retired from Textron after 35 years of service. After retirement, George spent most of his days at Shadow Hills Golf Course.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Doris Fugitt of Lubbock; a son, Mark Fugitt and wife Janell of Cimarron, Kansas; daughter, Shanna Fugitt of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Justin, Macy and Janae Fugitt of Cimarron, Kan.; mother, Al Bearden of Brownfield; two sisters, Janie Rudisill and husband Wayne of Lake Whitney and Diane Fulford and husband Loyd of Brownfield. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976.
Memorials can be made to the George Fugitt Endowment Fund in the Agriculture Department at Texas Tech University or to your favorite charity
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Betty Mason Fulford
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Services for Betty Mason Fulford, 71, of Weatherford and formerly of Meadow were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial was in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family received visitors at the funeral home from 6-7:30 Thursday evening.
Betty passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Weatherford. She was born March 24, 1938, in Brownfield to Glen and Jackie Mason and grew up in Meadow, graduating from Meadow High School. She was a bookkeeper for Meadow Co-op & Gin and Frenship Gin for many years and was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church.
Betty moved to Weatherford in 1999. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Weldon Mason.
As Parkinsons took away the quality of her life, her strong will and determination kept her in the fight for 27 years.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Sharon Allen and husband Gregg of Weatherford and Tonya Sparks and husband Gary of Graham; grandchildren, Brandon, Rusty, Trevor and Chelsey, Travis, Tate, Cason and Kelsey; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wendel Mason and wife Vada Beth of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to the National Parkinson's Association or American Cancer Society.
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Services for Betty Mason Fulford, 71, of Weatherford and formerly of Meadow were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial was in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family received visitors at the funeral home from 6-7:30 Thursday evening.
Betty passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Weatherford. She was born March 24, 1938, in Brownfield to Glen and Jackie Mason and grew up in Meadow, graduating from Meadow High School. She was a bookkeeper for Meadow Co-op & Gin and Frenship Gin for many years and was a member of Meadow First Baptist Church.
Betty moved to Weatherford in 1999. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Weldon Mason.
As Parkinsons took away the quality of her life, her strong will and determination kept her in the fight for 27 years.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Sharon Allen and husband Gregg of Weatherford and Tonya Sparks and husband Gary of Graham; grandchildren, Brandon, Rusty, Trevor and Chelsey, Travis, Tate, Cason and Kelsey; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wendel Mason and wife Vada Beth of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to the National Parkinson's Association or American Cancer Society.
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Colene "Cody" Fulford
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Memorial services for Colene "Cody" Fulford, 79, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Cody passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born
Dec. 10, 1928, in Tahoka to Condie and Gladys Carmack, and graduated from Tahoka High School. She married W. A. "Dub" Fulford on June 1, 1946. They moved to Brownfield in 1957.
Cody devoted her life to serving others. She brought light to many lives with her grace and compassion. She loved spending time working outside and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Cody was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothy Lee Dysart.
Cody is survived by her husband, Dub, of Brownfield; two daughters, Lee Fulford of Brownfield and Fran Ebel and husband Michael of Bellwood, Neb.; sister, Marilyn McPhaul of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Teresa Porter and husband Paul, Trent Darby, Bonnie Dykstra and husband Curtis, Amanda Weeder and husband Mark, Robin Ebel, and Jeremiah Ebel; and three great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Memorial services for Colene "Cody" Fulford, 79, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Cody passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born
Dec. 10, 1928, in Tahoka to Condie and Gladys Carmack, and graduated from Tahoka High School. She married W. A. "Dub" Fulford on June 1, 1946. They moved to Brownfield in 1957.
Cody devoted her life to serving others. She brought light to many lives with her grace and compassion. She loved spending time working outside and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Cody was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothy Lee Dysart.
Cody is survived by her husband, Dub, of Brownfield; two daughters, Lee Fulford of Brownfield and Fran Ebel and husband Michael of Bellwood, Neb.; sister, Marilyn McPhaul of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Teresa Porter and husband Paul, Trent Darby, Bonnie Dykstra and husband Curtis, Amanda Weeder and husband Mark, Robin Ebel, and Jeremiah Ebel; and three great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Lawrence Weldon Fulford
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Services for Lawrence Weldon Fulford, 91, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 6, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Moore officiating. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Fulford went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Aug. 14, 1916, to Lathe Walter and Susan E. Moorehead Fulford, in Purvis.
Mr. Fulford married Drucilla Minnie Collier, Aug. 15, 1937, in Lubbock and they had four beautiful children together. They moved to Terry County in 1951. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2001.
Mr. Fulford farmed in and around Brownfield all of his adult life, did custom cotton stripping, hauled propane and worked odd jobs to support his family.
He is survived by four children--Larry of Brownfield, Jorita Shaffer of Lubbock, Ruth Cantrell of Lubbock and Loyd and his wife--Diane of Brownfield. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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Services for Lawrence Weldon Fulford, 91, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 6, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Moore officiating. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Fulford went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Aug. 14, 1916, to Lathe Walter and Susan E. Moorehead Fulford, in Purvis.
Mr. Fulford married Drucilla Minnie Collier, Aug. 15, 1937, in Lubbock and they had four beautiful children together. They moved to Terry County in 1951. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2001.
Mr. Fulford farmed in and around Brownfield all of his adult life, did custom cotton stripping, hauled propane and worked odd jobs to support his family.
He is survived by four children--Larry of Brownfield, Jorita Shaffer of Lubbock, Ruth Cantrell of Lubbock and Loyd and his wife--Diane of Brownfield. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
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W. A. "Dub" Fulford
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Memorial services for W.A. "Dub" Fulford, 87, formerly of Brownfield will be held at 1:30pm at First Baptist Chapel on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7-8pm
Dub passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, in Lubbock. He was born January 18, 1925, to John and Hattie Lou Fulford in Lynn County and graduated from Tahoka High School in 1942. He attended Texas Tech University and was a WWII US Army Veteran where he served in the Southwest Pacific and received the Purple Heart. Dub married Colene "Cody" Carmack on June 1, 1946, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death in 2008. They moved from Tahoka to Brownfield in 1957.
Dub was a ginner and farmer. He was associational Brotherhood president while in Tahoka First Baptist Church. In Brownfield, he served on the ASCS Committee, the Advisory Board of the National Cotton Council and was a non-industry board member of the American Petroleum Institute. Dub was a member of the Rotary Club and Brownfield First Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Johnnie Ellis and Donnie Redwine.
Dub is survived by two daughters, Lee Fulford of Lubbock and Fran Ebel and husband Michael of Bellwoood, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren; Teresa Porter and husband Paul, Trent Darby,Bonnie Dykstra and husband Curtis, Amanda Weeder and husband Mark, Robin Ebel, and Jeremiah Ebel; 5 great grandchildren.
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Memorial services for W.A. "Dub" Fulford, 87, formerly of Brownfield will be held at 1:30pm at First Baptist Chapel on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7-8pm
Dub passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, in Lubbock. He was born January 18, 1925, to John and Hattie Lou Fulford in Lynn County and graduated from Tahoka High School in 1942. He attended Texas Tech University and was a WWII US Army Veteran where he served in the Southwest Pacific and received the Purple Heart. Dub married Colene "Cody" Carmack on June 1, 1946, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death in 2008. They moved from Tahoka to Brownfield in 1957.
Dub was a ginner and farmer. He was associational Brotherhood president while in Tahoka First Baptist Church. In Brownfield, he served on the ASCS Committee, the Advisory Board of the National Cotton Council and was a non-industry board member of the American Petroleum Institute. Dub was a member of the Rotary Club and Brownfield First Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Johnnie Ellis and Donnie Redwine.
Dub is survived by two daughters, Lee Fulford of Lubbock and Fran Ebel and husband Michael of Bellwoood, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren; Teresa Porter and husband Paul, Trent Darby,Bonnie Dykstra and husband Curtis, Amanda Weeder and husband Mark, Robin Ebel, and Jeremiah Ebel; 5 great grandchildren.
Lisa Furlow
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Memorial services for Lisa Furlow, 52, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lisa passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in a Lubbock Hospital. She was born December 9, 1957, in Clovis, New Mexico to T.J. and Ysleta Brown Kittrell. She grew up in Farwell and attended Farwell Schools. Then attended West Texas State University. She lived in San Angelo and Coahoma before moving to Brownfield in 2000.
Lisa married Steve Furlow on July 27, 2004, in Durango, Colo. She attended Brownfield First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Kittrell and mother-in-law, Amelia Furlow.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Steve; a daughter, Jordan Cochran of Lubbock; 3 sons, Scott Furlow and wife Debbie of Weatherford, Adam Furlow and wife Trevah of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Andrew Furlow of Brownfield; and her parents.
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Memorial services for Lisa Furlow, 52, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lisa passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in a Lubbock Hospital. She was born December 9, 1957, in Clovis, New Mexico to T.J. and Ysleta Brown Kittrell. She grew up in Farwell and attended Farwell Schools. Then attended West Texas State University. She lived in San Angelo and Coahoma before moving to Brownfield in 2000.
Lisa married Steve Furlow on July 27, 2004, in Durango, Colo. She attended Brownfield First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Kittrell and mother-in-law, Amelia Furlow.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Steve; a daughter, Jordan Cochran of Lubbock; 3 sons, Scott Furlow and wife Debbie of Weatherford, Adam Furlow and wife Trevah of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Andrew Furlow of Brownfield; and her parents.
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Gayle Dean Gafford
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Gayle Dean Gafford, 61, of Lubbock, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Lubbock Bible Church with Andrew Farley officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Park in Brownfield.
Mr. Gafford was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Brownfield to Bernadene (Gresham) and J.C. Gafford. He grew up in Brownfield where he graduated from high school. He then entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam, where he suffered injuries and was awarded two Purple Hearts.
Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a B.A. Degree in Business. Mr. Gafford then worked in real estate and later as a tax appraiser for Hockley County. In 1988 he began working as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, a position he continued until the time of his death.
He is survived by his mother--Bernadene Haywood; his wife--Norma Gafford; two daughters--Michelle and her husband-- Matthew Moorhead and Melissa Gafford. He is also survived by four grandchildren--Shana, Ian, and Keldan Moorhead and Kyson Gafford; and one brother--Mike and his wife--Stella.
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Gayle Dean Gafford, 61, of Lubbock, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Lubbock Bible Church with Andrew Farley officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Park in Brownfield.
Mr. Gafford was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Brownfield to Bernadene (Gresham) and J.C. Gafford. He grew up in Brownfield where he graduated from high school. He then entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam, where he suffered injuries and was awarded two Purple Hearts.
Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a B.A. Degree in Business. Mr. Gafford then worked in real estate and later as a tax appraiser for Hockley County. In 1988 he began working as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, a position he continued until the time of his death.
He is survived by his mother--Bernadene Haywood; his wife--Norma Gafford; two daughters--Michelle and her husband-- Matthew Moorhead and Melissa Gafford. He is also survived by four grandchildren--Shana, Ian, and Keldan Moorhead and Kyson Gafford; and one brother--Mike and his wife--Stella.
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Concepcion "Conchita" Gallardo
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Concepcion "Conchita" Flores Gallardo, age 74, went to be with the Lord July 28, 2011, in Lubbock. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gallardo will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Rev. Raul Gutierrez officiating. Graveside services will follow at Meadow Cemetery.
Concepcion was born December 8, 1936, to Bernabe and Patricia Flores in Lubbock, Texas. She moved to Meadow in 1955.
Conchita was a Bible reading prayer warrior who enjoyed singing to her family. She loved to do embroidery and spend lots of time with her whole family.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, of 51 years, Miguel Gallardo of the home; 2 Sons: Mike Gallardo, Jr. of Meadow and Eddy Gallardo and wife Joetta of Lubbock; 3 Daughters: Bertha Estrada and husband Manuel, Sylvia Sanchez and husband Bobby and Irma G. Rodriguez and husband Miguel all of Meadow; 3 Sisters: Cuca Solis of Wolfforth, Francis Mata of LaSalle, Colorado and Baly Molina of Lubbock. She also leaves behind 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great- Granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 Brothers: Daniel Flores, Jesus Flores and Eulogio Flores; 2 Sisters: Lidia Garza and Maria Jimenez and 2 Grandchildren: Amri Rodriguez and Mike Rodriguez, Jr.
The family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Fresenius Dialysis Center-Redbud, 1126 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79416.
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Concepcion "Conchita" Flores Gallardo, age 74, went to be with the Lord July 28, 2011, in Lubbock. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gallardo will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Meadow with Rev. Raul Gutierrez officiating. Graveside services will follow at Meadow Cemetery.
Concepcion was born December 8, 1936, to Bernabe and Patricia Flores in Lubbock, Texas. She moved to Meadow in 1955.
Conchita was a Bible reading prayer warrior who enjoyed singing to her family. She loved to do embroidery and spend lots of time with her whole family.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, of 51 years, Miguel Gallardo of the home; 2 Sons: Mike Gallardo, Jr. of Meadow and Eddy Gallardo and wife Joetta of Lubbock; 3 Daughters: Bertha Estrada and husband Manuel, Sylvia Sanchez and husband Bobby and Irma G. Rodriguez and husband Miguel all of Meadow; 3 Sisters: Cuca Solis of Wolfforth, Francis Mata of LaSalle, Colorado and Baly Molina of Lubbock. She also leaves behind 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great- Granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 Brothers: Daniel Flores, Jesus Flores and Eulogio Flores; 2 Sisters: Lidia Garza and Maria Jimenez and 2 Grandchildren: Amri Rodriguez and Mike Rodriguez, Jr.
The family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Fresenius Dialysis Center-Redbud, 1126 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79416.
Angie Galvan
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Angie Galvan, 53, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Brownfield.
Services were held Friday, April 3, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie McHugh officiating and Rev. Randy Land assisting. Interment followed in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family had a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Angie was born on Aug. 22, 1955, in Hobbs, N.M. to Felix and Esther Castro. She moved to Brownfield with her family as a child in the 1960's. She married David Galvan in November of 1993, in Brownfield. Angie worked as a teacher for 22 years in Brownfield and Dawson. She was a member of First Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Felix and Jimmy Castro; and her sister, Becky Castro.
Angie is survived by her husband, David Galvan of Brownfield; two sons, Jeff Fabila of Brownfield and David Contreras of amarillo; two daughters, Barbara Baca and Tenda Galvan of Brownfield; her brother, Nabor Castro of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; seven sisters, Helen Mojica of San Antonio, Susie Jimenez of Andrews, Janie Zaragoza of Maui, Hawaii, Ruby Castro of Welch, Hope Rodriguez of Brownfield, Delores Hinojosa of Sundown and Betty Peralez of Brownfield.
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Angie Galvan, 53, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Brownfield.
Services were held Friday, April 3, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie McHugh officiating and Rev. Randy Land assisting. Interment followed in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family had a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Angie was born on Aug. 22, 1955, in Hobbs, N.M. to Felix and Esther Castro. She moved to Brownfield with her family as a child in the 1960's. She married David Galvan in November of 1993, in Brownfield. Angie worked as a teacher for 22 years in Brownfield and Dawson. She was a member of First Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Felix and Jimmy Castro; and her sister, Becky Castro.
Angie is survived by her husband, David Galvan of Brownfield; two sons, Jeff Fabila of Brownfield and David Contreras of amarillo; two daughters, Barbara Baca and Tenda Galvan of Brownfield; her brother, Nabor Castro of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; seven sisters, Helen Mojica of San Antonio, Susie Jimenez of Andrews, Janie Zaragoza of Maui, Hawaii, Ruby Castro of Welch, Hope Rodriguez of Brownfield, Delores Hinojosa of Sundown and Betty Peralez of Brownfield.
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Alfredo Gamez, Jr.
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Alfredo Gamez, Jr., age 56, passed away July 7, 2011, at his residence in Brownfield. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Templo Betel Church in Brownfield. Pastor Ricardo Morin will officiate. A Prayer Service will be held Saturday and Sunday nights July 9th and 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Personal services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Gamez was born November 6, 1954, to Alfredo and Isabel Gamez in Brownfield. He worked as a farm hand. He was a member of the Templo Betel Baptist Church.
Mr. Gamez enjoyed being outside. He loved working in his yard and being with his family, especially playing with his nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his parents, Alfredo and Isabel Gamez, Sr. of Brownfield; 1 Daughter, Judy Rodriguez of Brownfield; 7 Brothers: Santos Gamez, Manuel Gamez, Gilbert Gamez, George Gamez, David Gamez, Larry Gamez and Lee Gamez all of Brownfield; 5 Sisters: Virginia Rodriguez, Dora Campos and Maria Soto, all of Brownfield, Julia Hernandez of Seagraves and Erma Chavira of Lamesa; 4 Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Grandchildren. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elvia Gamez, 2 Sisters: Esther Alvarado and Yolanda Gamez and 1 Niece, Gloria Balerazas
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Alfredo Gamez, Jr., age 56, passed away July 7, 2011, at his residence in Brownfield. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Templo Betel Church in Brownfield. Pastor Ricardo Morin will officiate. A Prayer Service will be held Saturday and Sunday nights July 9th and 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Personal services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Gamez was born November 6, 1954, to Alfredo and Isabel Gamez in Brownfield. He worked as a farm hand. He was a member of the Templo Betel Baptist Church.
Mr. Gamez enjoyed being outside. He loved working in his yard and being with his family, especially playing with his nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his parents, Alfredo and Isabel Gamez, Sr. of Brownfield; 1 Daughter, Judy Rodriguez of Brownfield; 7 Brothers: Santos Gamez, Manuel Gamez, Gilbert Gamez, George Gamez, David Gamez, Larry Gamez and Lee Gamez all of Brownfield; 5 Sisters: Virginia Rodriguez, Dora Campos and Maria Soto, all of Brownfield, Julia Hernandez of Seagraves and Erma Chavira of Lamesa; 4 Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Grandchildren. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elvia Gamez, 2 Sisters: Esther Alvarado and Yolanda Gamez and 1 Niece, Gloria Balerazas
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Lupe Gamez
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Lupe Gamez, age 48 of San Angelo passed away at her residence Friday, October 20, 2006.
Services were held Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Templo Betel at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Lee Gamez officiated. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. Prayer services were held on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel.
She was born November 24, 1957 to Doroteo and Eduarda Rojas in Weslaco, Texas. She attended schools in Brownfield. She had been in San Angelo for 16 years. Her favorite hobby was collecting all kinds of bears.
Mrs. Gamez is survived by her mother, Eduarda Rojas of Brownfield, three sons; Manuel Gamez, Jr. of Brownfield, John Jr. and Daniel Gamez both of San Angelo; two step-sons: Albert and Alfred Hernandez both of San Angelo; three daughters: Rachel Ramirez and Mary Rodriguez both of San Angelo and Delilah Rivas, of San Antonio and one step-daughter, Joanna Hernandez of San Antonio.
She is also survived by two brothers: Doroteo Rojas Jr. of Brownfield and Raul Rojas of San Angelo and two sisters: Dora Marez and Maria Ramirez, both of Brownfield. Lupe also left 15 Grandchildren and five Step-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.
Brownfield News
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Lupe Gamez, age 48 of San Angelo passed away at her residence Friday, October 20, 2006.
Services were held Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Templo Betel at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Lee Gamez officiated. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. Prayer services were held on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel.
She was born November 24, 1957 to Doroteo and Eduarda Rojas in Weslaco, Texas. She attended schools in Brownfield. She had been in San Angelo for 16 years. Her favorite hobby was collecting all kinds of bears.
Mrs. Gamez is survived by her mother, Eduarda Rojas of Brownfield, three sons; Manuel Gamez, Jr. of Brownfield, John Jr. and Daniel Gamez both of San Angelo; two step-sons: Albert and Alfred Hernandez both of San Angelo; three daughters: Rachel Ramirez and Mary Rodriguez both of San Angelo and Delilah Rivas, of San Antonio and one step-daughter, Joanna Hernandez of San Antonio.
She is also survived by two brothers: Doroteo Rojas Jr. of Brownfield and Raul Rojas of San Angelo and two sisters: Dora Marez and Maria Ramirez, both of Brownfield. Lupe also left 15 Grandchildren and five Step-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.
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Freddy Keaton Gandy
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Services for Freddy Keaton Gandy, 71, of Brownfield were held Saturday, March 15, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Sundown Cemetery.
Freddy passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Brownfield to W.R. and Biddie Caraway Gandy and graduated from Lorenzo High School. He moved to Brownfield in 1993 where he owned Freddy's Pits, building professional and custom Bar-B-Que pits. He was a cowboy, gin-hand and chuck wagon cook working in the agricultural field.
Freddy was a member and past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge and member of Jaycees. He was a contributing member of the annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, held in Lubbock, since its origin 18 years ago. He helped build and repair many cotton gins and invented a chemical to help cut down the static electricity in the ginning process, the cause of many gin fires.
He is preceded in death by his son, David Christopher Gandy, his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Freddy is survived by his daughter, Debbie Newbrough and her husband--Jay, of Andrews; his son, Joe M. Gandy and his wife, Terri, of Amarillo and by a companion, Betty Brashers, of Brownfield.
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
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Services for Freddy Keaton Gandy, 71, of Brownfield were held Saturday, March 15, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Sundown Cemetery.
Freddy passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Brownfield to W.R. and Biddie Caraway Gandy and graduated from Lorenzo High School. He moved to Brownfield in 1993 where he owned Freddy's Pits, building professional and custom Bar-B-Que pits. He was a cowboy, gin-hand and chuck wagon cook working in the agricultural field.
Freddy was a member and past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge and member of Jaycees. He was a contributing member of the annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, held in Lubbock, since its origin 18 years ago. He helped build and repair many cotton gins and invented a chemical to help cut down the static electricity in the ginning process, the cause of many gin fires.
He is preceded in death by his son, David Christopher Gandy, his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Freddy is survived by his daughter, Debbie Newbrough and her husband--Jay, of Andrews; his son, Joe M. Gandy and his wife, Terri, of Amarillo and by a companion, Betty Brashers, of Brownfield.
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
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Jewel "Judy" Gandy
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Services for Judy Gandy, 85, of Brownfield will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2010, at West Tate Church of Christ with Ernest Smith officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home.
Judy passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010, in Flower Mound. She was born December 16, 1924, in Fox, Okla., to Doc and Wynona Morris Seal and attended school in Loop. Judy married Roy Barton. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1947. She then married Walter Ray Gandy, Jr. in Lovington, NM on April 19, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2005.
She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Bentley; and a sister, Johnny Kayajian. She was a member of West Tate Church of Christ.
Judy is survived by two sons, Lane Barton and wife Rita of Odessa and Gene Gandy and wife Dawn of Flower Mound; five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
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Services for Judy Gandy, 85, of Brownfield will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2010, at West Tate Church of Christ with Ernest Smith officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home.
Judy passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010, in Flower Mound. She was born December 16, 1924, in Fox, Okla., to Doc and Wynona Morris Seal and attended school in Loop. Judy married Roy Barton. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1947. She then married Walter Ray Gandy, Jr. in Lovington, NM on April 19, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2005.
She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Bentley; and a sister, Johnny Kayajian. She was a member of West Tate Church of Christ.
Judy is survived by two sons, Lane Barton and wife Rita of Odessa and Gene Gandy and wife Dawn of Flower Mound; five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
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Dominga R. Garcia
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Dominga R. Garcia, 69, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May31, 2012.
Visitation for Ms. Garcia will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, and from 1-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012. Prayer services will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Templo Betel in Brownfield with Pastor Santos Gamos officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Dominga was born on January 30, 1943, to Juan and Josefa Rodriguez in Austin. Her family remembers how she enjoyed dancing, playing Bingo and going to garage sales. She loved Seek-N-Find books, scratch-offs, cooking and spending time with her family. Dominga was a great mom, grandma, mother-in-law and friend.
Those left to cherish her memories are four sons, Richard Alvarado and Raul Alvarado and wife Melissa, both from Seminole, Rudy Alvarado Jr. and wife Martha of Brownfield and Domingo Alvarado and wife Crystal of Lubbock; nine daughters, Suzanna Martinez and husband Gilbert and, Julia Marroquin and husband Pedro, both of Brownfield, Maria Alvarado and Sylvia Mesa and husband Eligio, both of Lubbock, and Debbie Alvarado of Pampa and Tasia Alvarado of Lubbock, Erasmo Garcia, father of, Carolina Perkins and husband Randy of Lubbock, Maria Nieves Garcia of Wolfforth and Lorie Loera and husband Daniel of Brownfield; four brothers, Eugene Rodriguez of Michigan, Joe Rodriguez of San Angelo, Leonardo Rodriguez of Brownfield and Lazard Rodriguez of Lubbock; and two sisters, Margarita Grimaldo of Brownfield and Ernestina Sotello of San Antonio.
She also leaves behind 53 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by both parents; first husband, Rudy Alvarado Sr.; one brother, Narcisco Rodriguez; one sister, Juanita Flores; one son-in-law, Efreen Garcia; one great-grandson, Jayton Madrigal and two great-granddaughters, Isabella Vivianne and Alyse Josefa Alvarado.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Kidney Foundation.
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Dominga R. Garcia, 69, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May31, 2012.
Visitation for Ms. Garcia will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, and from 1-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012. Prayer services will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Templo Betel in Brownfield with Pastor Santos Gamos officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Dominga was born on January 30, 1943, to Juan and Josefa Rodriguez in Austin. Her family remembers how she enjoyed dancing, playing Bingo and going to garage sales. She loved Seek-N-Find books, scratch-offs, cooking and spending time with her family. Dominga was a great mom, grandma, mother-in-law and friend.
Those left to cherish her memories are four sons, Richard Alvarado and Raul Alvarado and wife Melissa, both from Seminole, Rudy Alvarado Jr. and wife Martha of Brownfield and Domingo Alvarado and wife Crystal of Lubbock; nine daughters, Suzanna Martinez and husband Gilbert and, Julia Marroquin and husband Pedro, both of Brownfield, Maria Alvarado and Sylvia Mesa and husband Eligio, both of Lubbock, and Debbie Alvarado of Pampa and Tasia Alvarado of Lubbock, Erasmo Garcia, father of, Carolina Perkins and husband Randy of Lubbock, Maria Nieves Garcia of Wolfforth and Lorie Loera and husband Daniel of Brownfield; four brothers, Eugene Rodriguez of Michigan, Joe Rodriguez of San Angelo, Leonardo Rodriguez of Brownfield and Lazard Rodriguez of Lubbock; and two sisters, Margarita Grimaldo of Brownfield and Ernestina Sotello of San Antonio.
She also leaves behind 53 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by both parents; first husband, Rudy Alvarado Sr.; one brother, Narcisco Rodriguez; one sister, Juanita Flores; one son-in-law, Efreen Garcia; one great-grandson, Jayton Madrigal and two great-granddaughters, Isabella Vivianne and Alyse Josefa Alvarado.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Kidney Foundation.
Esmeralda "Lally" Garcia
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Esmeralda "Lally" Garcia, 59 of Brownfield passed from this life on March 1, 2011. Visitation will be at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield at 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 02, 2011, and 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 03, 2011. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday and Thursday. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2011, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield with Pastor Timotello Miranda officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Garcia was born on June 14, 1951, to Juan and Filomena Garcia in Robstown, Texas. She married the love of her life Matias Garcia in 1974 in Oklahoma. Mrs. Garcia is remembered best for her love of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially singing to her grandchildren. She played softball and never missed a softball game her granddaughter played. She loved going to church and creating with her arts and crafts.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Matias Garcia of the home; 3 Sons: Eddy Garza and Fidencio Garcia both of Brownfield, and Matias Garcia, Jr of Lubbock; 2 Daughters: Amanda and Melinda Garcia both of Lubbock; 2 Brothers: Juan Garcia, Jr of Midland and Arturo Garcia of Brownfield; 12 Sisters: Hilda Mancha of Odessa, Gloria Flores of Meadow and Martha Hernandez, Maria Garcia, Beatrice Rojas, Olga Miranda, Erlinda Reyna, Diana Salas, Armelinda Salas, Irma Garcia, Esperanza Garcia, and Estella Alaniz all of Brownfield; and 12 Grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by both of her parents and one sister: Juanita Munguia on December 16, 2009.
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Esmeralda "Lally" Garcia, 59 of Brownfield passed from this life on March 1, 2011. Visitation will be at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield at 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 02, 2011, and 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 03, 2011. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday and Thursday. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2011, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield with Pastor Timotello Miranda officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Garcia was born on June 14, 1951, to Juan and Filomena Garcia in Robstown, Texas. She married the love of her life Matias Garcia in 1974 in Oklahoma. Mrs. Garcia is remembered best for her love of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially singing to her grandchildren. She played softball and never missed a softball game her granddaughter played. She loved going to church and creating with her arts and crafts.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Matias Garcia of the home; 3 Sons: Eddy Garza and Fidencio Garcia both of Brownfield, and Matias Garcia, Jr of Lubbock; 2 Daughters: Amanda and Melinda Garcia both of Lubbock; 2 Brothers: Juan Garcia, Jr of Midland and Arturo Garcia of Brownfield; 12 Sisters: Hilda Mancha of Odessa, Gloria Flores of Meadow and Martha Hernandez, Maria Garcia, Beatrice Rojas, Olga Miranda, Erlinda Reyna, Diana Salas, Armelinda Salas, Irma Garcia, Esperanza Garcia, and Estella Alaniz all of Brownfield; and 12 Grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by both of her parents and one sister: Juanita Munguia on December 16, 2009.
Feliciano R. Garcia, Sr.
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Feliciano R. Garcia, Sr., age 82, passed away March 26, 2008, in Lubbock.
A Rosary was held Friday, March 28, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, March 29, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Garcia was born June 26, 1925, to Antonio and Maria Garcia in Mathis, Texas. He attended school in Mathis. He moved from Mathis to Loop, where he lived for 30 years and then moved to Brownfield in 1981. He was a farmer but also worked for the city of Brownfield and Best Western.
On February 18, 1942, he married Siria Pena in Robstown, Texas. She preceded him in death on December 11, 1997.
Mr. Garcia also served in the United States Army during World War II. and was also a member of the Cursillo Movement where he was a founder member in Lubbock and a lifetime member of the chapter in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories are 8 Sons: Jose Maria Garcia of Amarillo, Feliciano Garcia, Jr., Ernesto Garcia, & Reyanado Jesus Garcia all of Lubbock, Manuel Garcia of Brownfield and Juan Garcia of Kermit. 6 Daughters: Lenora Deanda of Amarillo, Bule Rea of California, Sanjuana Mendez of Dallas, Ana Sanders Burse of Lubbock, Emma Young of Morton and Liza Garcia of Brownfield. 1 Sister: Olivia Mendoza of Levelland. He also leaves lots and lots and lots of Grandchildren, great-Grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter, Julie Garcia in 1945, and two brothers, Abel Garcia and Roman Garcia.
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Feliciano R. Garcia, Sr., age 82, passed away March 26, 2008, in Lubbock.
A Rosary was held Friday, March 28, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, March 29, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Garcia was born June 26, 1925, to Antonio and Maria Garcia in Mathis, Texas. He attended school in Mathis. He moved from Mathis to Loop, where he lived for 30 years and then moved to Brownfield in 1981. He was a farmer but also worked for the city of Brownfield and Best Western.
On February 18, 1942, he married Siria Pena in Robstown, Texas. She preceded him in death on December 11, 1997.
Mr. Garcia also served in the United States Army during World War II. and was also a member of the Cursillo Movement where he was a founder member in Lubbock and a lifetime member of the chapter in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories are 8 Sons: Jose Maria Garcia of Amarillo, Feliciano Garcia, Jr., Ernesto Garcia, & Reyanado Jesus Garcia all of Lubbock, Manuel Garcia of Brownfield and Juan Garcia of Kermit. 6 Daughters: Lenora Deanda of Amarillo, Bule Rea of California, Sanjuana Mendez of Dallas, Ana Sanders Burse of Lubbock, Emma Young of Morton and Liza Garcia of Brownfield. 1 Sister: Olivia Mendoza of Levelland. He also leaves lots and lots and lots of Grandchildren, great-Grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter, Julie Garcia in 1945, and two brothers, Abel Garcia and Roman Garcia.
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Joaquin "Kino" Garcia
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Joaquin "Kino" Garcia, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at his residence in Brownfield.
Memorial services for Mr. Garcia were held Thursday, August 5, 2010, 7:00 P.M. at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield. Funeral services were August 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield with Pastor Plutarco Garcia officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield.
Joaquin was born June 16, 1941, to Vidal and Antonia Garcia in Brownfield Texas and was a life long resident of that town. Mr. Garcia married Mary Quesada in Brownfield on February 8, 1972.
"Kino" ran his own successful roustabout service for 20 years. He recorded some Christian music CD's. He loved playing his guitar and working on cars. His family said he was a jokester and had a great sense of humor, but most of all he liked hanging out with his friends and having coffee.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Mary Garcia of the home; 3 sons: Jocque Garcia and wife Rosalita of Odessa, Gabriel Garcia of Houston and Jeremy Garcia of Dallas; 4 daughters: Janet Johnson and husband Byron of Denton, Texas, Jennifer Baldridge of Alabama and Mary Ann Sansing and Virginia Powell and husband Tony both of Lubbock; 2 brothers and 5 sisters. He also leaves behind 25 Grandchildren and 41 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by both parents Vidal and Antonia Garcia; 1 son: Alex Garcia in 1994; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Brownfield News
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Joaquin "Kino" Garcia, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at his residence in Brownfield.
Memorial services for Mr. Garcia were held Thursday, August 5, 2010, 7:00 P.M. at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield. Funeral services were August 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield with Pastor Plutarco Garcia officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield.
Joaquin was born June 16, 1941, to Vidal and Antonia Garcia in Brownfield Texas and was a life long resident of that town. Mr. Garcia married Mary Quesada in Brownfield on February 8, 1972.
"Kino" ran his own successful roustabout service for 20 years. He recorded some Christian music CD's. He loved playing his guitar and working on cars. His family said he was a jokester and had a great sense of humor, but most of all he liked hanging out with his friends and having coffee.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Mary Garcia of the home; 3 sons: Jocque Garcia and wife Rosalita of Odessa, Gabriel Garcia of Houston and Jeremy Garcia of Dallas; 4 daughters: Janet Johnson and husband Byron of Denton, Texas, Jennifer Baldridge of Alabama and Mary Ann Sansing and Virginia Powell and husband Tony both of Lubbock; 2 brothers and 5 sisters. He also leaves behind 25 Grandchildren and 41 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by both parents Vidal and Antonia Garcia; 1 son: Alex Garcia in 1994; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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Josefina Leal Garcia
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Josefina Leal Garcia, 88, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Grace Medical Center in Lubbock.
Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mrs. Garcia was born Aug. 27, 1921, to Frank and Carolina Leal in Floresville, Texas and lived in Meadow for 50 years. She was married to Rosario Garcia for 34 years. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1974.
Those left to cherish her memories are three sons, Alifonso Garcia and wife Peggy of Crosbyton, Alejandro Garcia and wife Janie, and Adam Garcia and wife Erica, both of Meadow; four daughters, Eloisa Cuellar and husband Alejandro, Elida Soto and husband Juan and Ester Reynero and husband Raymond, all of Meadow, and Elisa Dias and husband Ismael of Oklahoma; and one brother, Frank C. Leal of San Antonio. She also leaves behind 43 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Frank and Caroline Leal, and one brother, Alfredo.
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Josefina Leal Garcia, 88, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Grace Medical Center in Lubbock.
Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mrs. Garcia was born Aug. 27, 1921, to Frank and Carolina Leal in Floresville, Texas and lived in Meadow for 50 years. She was married to Rosario Garcia for 34 years. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1974.
Those left to cherish her memories are three sons, Alifonso Garcia and wife Peggy of Crosbyton, Alejandro Garcia and wife Janie, and Adam Garcia and wife Erica, both of Meadow; four daughters, Eloisa Cuellar and husband Alejandro, Elida Soto and husband Juan and Ester Reynero and husband Raymond, all of Meadow, and Elisa Dias and husband Ismael of Oklahoma; and one brother, Frank C. Leal of San Antonio. She also leaves behind 43 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Frank and Caroline Leal, and one brother, Alfredo.
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Juanita C. Garcia
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Juanita C. Garcia, 83, of Brownfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born September 6, 1922, to Ermidio and Paubla Carranza in Stephenville, Texas, and was a homemaker and longtime resident of Terry County.
Juanita Carranza married the love of her life, Cruz Garcia, Sr., in Poth, Texas, in 1940. Juanita loved to play the guitar, keyboard and accordion. She also loved to crochet and garden and was known for her love and variety of animals she took in.
A Rosary service was held Monday and Tuesday evenings at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include 2 Sons: Santiago Garcia of Seguin, TX, and Cruz Garcia, Jr., of Lubbock, TX; 4 Daughters: Delfina Fonseca and Mary Molina both of Brownfield; Lydia Garcia and Lelia Moreno both of Abilene; 4 Sisters: Olivia Saenz of Brownfield, Margarita Mendez and Amalia Nino both of Corpus Christi, and Andrea Herrera of Austin, TX; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband Cruz, Sr.; a daughter Elvira Garcia and 3 brothers.
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Juanita C. Garcia, 83, of Brownfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born September 6, 1922, to Ermidio and Paubla Carranza in Stephenville, Texas, and was a homemaker and longtime resident of Terry County.
Juanita Carranza married the love of her life, Cruz Garcia, Sr., in Poth, Texas, in 1940. Juanita loved to play the guitar, keyboard and accordion. She also loved to crochet and garden and was known for her love and variety of animals she took in.
A Rosary service was held Monday and Tuesday evenings at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include 2 Sons: Santiago Garcia of Seguin, TX, and Cruz Garcia, Jr., of Lubbock, TX; 4 Daughters: Delfina Fonseca and Mary Molina both of Brownfield; Lydia Garcia and Lelia Moreno both of Abilene; 4 Sisters: Olivia Saenz of Brownfield, Margarita Mendez and Amalia Nino both of Corpus Christi, and Andrea Herrera of Austin, TX; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband Cruz, Sr.; a daughter Elvira Garcia and 3 brothers.
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Leonard Garcia
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Leonard Garcia, 64, of Brownfield passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Lubbock.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Garcia was born in Brownfield on March 26, 1947, to Severo and Margarita Garcia. He married Mary Helen Farias in 1975 in Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Brownfield. In 2002 he retired from being a farmhand and spent his time fishing and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joe Garcia in 1966; and two sisters, Belle Ruiz in 1977 and Ofelia Falcon in 1955.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory four sons, Leonard Garcia Jr. and wife Christi, Marcilino Garcia, Johnny Lee Garcia and Felix Jimmy Garcia and wife Mindy, all of Brownfield; four daughters: Maria Christina Soliz and husband Phillip of Lubbock, Veronica Ann Garcia and companion Ronnie Garcia of Agua Dulce, Valyen Garcia and companion Ruben Fonseca of Brownfield, and Sadie Nicole Garcia of Kennedy; seven brothers and seven sisters.
He also leaves 14 grandchildren to cherish his memory.
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Leonard Garcia, 64, of Brownfield passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Lubbock.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Mr. Garcia was born in Brownfield on March 26, 1947, to Severo and Margarita Garcia. He married Mary Helen Farias in 1975 in Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Brownfield. In 2002 he retired from being a farmhand and spent his time fishing and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joe Garcia in 1966; and two sisters, Belle Ruiz in 1977 and Ofelia Falcon in 1955.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory four sons, Leonard Garcia Jr. and wife Christi, Marcilino Garcia, Johnny Lee Garcia and Felix Jimmy Garcia and wife Mindy, all of Brownfield; four daughters: Maria Christina Soliz and husband Phillip of Lubbock, Veronica Ann Garcia and companion Ronnie Garcia of Agua Dulce, Valyen Garcia and companion Ruben Fonseca of Brownfield, and Sadie Nicole Garcia of Kennedy; seven brothers and seven sisters.
He also leaves 14 grandchildren to cherish his memory.
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Maria Garcia
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Maria Garcia, 63, of Brownfield passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, in Lubbock. Services will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 14, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Maria was born May 20, 1947, in Eagle Pass, TX to Antonio and Enidina Hernandez. She married Nicolas Garcia, Sr. on August 22, 1966, in Hereford. They lived in Michigan for 15 years prior to moving to Brownfield in 1975. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1987. She is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother, Rosa Ledesma, Rudolfo Hernandez, Manuela Rubio, Margarita Infante and Armadina Cruz. Maria was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Guadalupana's and a CYO Sponsor.
Maria is survived by her companion of 16 years, Sylvester Rodriguez of Brownfield; a daughter, Marcie Garcia of Brownfield; 2 sons, Eloy Garcia and wife Irma of McKinney and Nicolas Garcia, Jr. and wife Jessica of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dominga Hernandez of Andrews and Lola Sanchez of Meadow.
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Maria Garcia, 63, of Brownfield passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, in Lubbock. Services will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 14, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Maria was born May 20, 1947, in Eagle Pass, TX to Antonio and Enidina Hernandez. She married Nicolas Garcia, Sr. on August 22, 1966, in Hereford. They lived in Michigan for 15 years prior to moving to Brownfield in 1975. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1987. She is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother, Rosa Ledesma, Rudolfo Hernandez, Manuela Rubio, Margarita Infante and Armadina Cruz. Maria was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Guadalupana's and a CYO Sponsor.
Maria is survived by her companion of 16 years, Sylvester Rodriguez of Brownfield; a daughter, Marcie Garcia of Brownfield; 2 sons, Eloy Garcia and wife Irma of McKinney and Nicolas Garcia, Jr. and wife Jessica of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dominga Hernandez of Andrews and Lola Sanchez of Meadow.
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Rachel Garcia
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Rachel Garcia, 72, of Brownfield died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Services were held at Primera Iglesia Bautista on Friday, Dec. 21, with Rev. Donny Carrasco will be officiating.
Mrs. Garcia was born on Dec. 18, 1935, to Juan and Guadalupe Laureles in Corpus Christi. She moved to Brownfield in 1957 from Brady. On Oct. 27, 1957, she married Plutarco Garcia in Brady. She was a Baptist and was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista where she and her husband pastored.
Her family will remember her as a person who had a strong faith in her Lord. She was always a friend to everyone. Her greatest passion was her flowers and gardening.
She is survived by her husband--Plutarco of the home, one son--Ismael Garcia and his wife--Susana of Brownfield and one daughter--Ruthy Davis and her husband--James of Lamesa. Mrs. Garcia is also survived by two sisters--Pauline Galindo of Brady and Florencia Arias of Venango, Neb., and by four grandchildren--Melissa Garcia, Michael Garcia, Elliott Davis and Austin Davis.
Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents.
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Rachel Garcia, 72, of Brownfield died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Services were held at Primera Iglesia Bautista on Friday, Dec. 21, with Rev. Donny Carrasco will be officiating.
Mrs. Garcia was born on Dec. 18, 1935, to Juan and Guadalupe Laureles in Corpus Christi. She moved to Brownfield in 1957 from Brady. On Oct. 27, 1957, she married Plutarco Garcia in Brady. She was a Baptist and was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista where she and her husband pastored.
Her family will remember her as a person who had a strong faith in her Lord. She was always a friend to everyone. Her greatest passion was her flowers and gardening.
She is survived by her husband--Plutarco of the home, one son--Ismael Garcia and his wife--Susana of Brownfield and one daughter--Ruthy Davis and her husband--James of Lamesa. Mrs. Garcia is also survived by two sisters--Pauline Galindo of Brady and Florencia Arias of Venango, Neb., and by four grandchildren--Melissa Garcia, Michael Garcia, Elliott Davis and Austin Davis.
Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents.
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Reynaldo Cuellar Garcia
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Reynald Cuellar "Nayo" Garcia, 69, of Brownfield, TX, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005. He was born on September 21, 1936, to John and Teodora Garcia in Bastrop, TX. On November 26, 1957, he married the love of his life, Ms. Catalina Riojas, in Brownfield and they were long time members of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield. They have lived in Terry County since 1943.
Mr. Garcia worked for the Brownfield Compress as a forklift operator until his retirement in 1984. One of Reynaldo's greatest thrills was building play houses for the grandkids and playing dominos.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Catalina, of the home; 3 sons: Abel, Daniel and Israel, all of Brownfield; 2 daughters: Diana Olvera of Lubbock and Jennifer Garcia of Brownfield; 5 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren; 5 brothers: Frank of Henrietta, OK, Plutarco and John, both of Brownfield, Rafael of Chickasha, OK, and Isaac of Lubbock; 2 sisters: Aurora Cruz and Isabel Garcia, both of Brownfield.
Funeral Services were at the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield at 2 PM, Thursday, November 17, 2005, with the Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating. Interment was in the Brownfield Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd St., Lubbock, TX 79423, or your favorite charity.
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Reynald Cuellar "Nayo" Garcia, 69, of Brownfield, TX, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005. He was born on September 21, 1936, to John and Teodora Garcia in Bastrop, TX. On November 26, 1957, he married the love of his life, Ms. Catalina Riojas, in Brownfield and they were long time members of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield. They have lived in Terry County since 1943.
Mr. Garcia worked for the Brownfield Compress as a forklift operator until his retirement in 1984. One of Reynaldo's greatest thrills was building play houses for the grandkids and playing dominos.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Catalina, of the home; 3 sons: Abel, Daniel and Israel, all of Brownfield; 2 daughters: Diana Olvera of Lubbock and Jennifer Garcia of Brownfield; 5 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren; 5 brothers: Frank of Henrietta, OK, Plutarco and John, both of Brownfield, Rafael of Chickasha, OK, and Isaac of Lubbock; 2 sisters: Aurora Cruz and Isabel Garcia, both of Brownfield.
Funeral Services were at the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Brownfield at 2 PM, Thursday, November 17, 2005, with the Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating. Interment was in the Brownfield Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd St., Lubbock, TX 79423, or your favorite charity.
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Roy R. Garcia
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Roy R. Garcia, age 57, passed from this life February 20, 2006, in Brownfield, TX. Rosaries were prayed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Roy R. Garcia was born in Brownfield on July 4, 1948, to Robert and Magdalena Garcia. He attended schools in Brownfield and Spur, TX, but lived most of his life in the Brownfield area. He was a farmer. In later years, he enjoyed working with leather work and woodworking and enjoyed everything in crafts that were a challenge to him.
One sister, Victoria Menchaca, preceded him in death. He is survived by 2 Sons: Roy Garcia, Jr., and Gavino Garcia, both of Brownfield, TX; 2 Step-sons: Joe Moreno and Johnny Moreno, both of Brownfield; 3 Daughters: Isabel Garcia, Angelita Garcia and Ester Garcia, all of Brownfield; 5 Step-daughters: Mary Correl of California; Louisa Contreras, Oralia Garcia, Tino Moreno and Maria Lorenza Garcia, all of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Alex Garcia of Brady, TX; Celestino Garcia of Brownfield and Robert Garcia of Lovington, NM; 6 Sisters: Ester Menchaca of Brownfield, TX; Elida Lujan of Sweetwater, TX; Irene Sanchez of Graham, TX; Leonora Sanchez of Oklahoma, Guadalupe Davila of May, TX., and Delia Constancia of Waco, TX; and 25 Grand-children and 7 Great-grandchildren.
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Roy R. Garcia, age 57, passed from this life February 20, 2006, in Brownfield, TX. Rosaries were prayed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Interment followed in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Roy R. Garcia was born in Brownfield on July 4, 1948, to Robert and Magdalena Garcia. He attended schools in Brownfield and Spur, TX, but lived most of his life in the Brownfield area. He was a farmer. In later years, he enjoyed working with leather work and woodworking and enjoyed everything in crafts that were a challenge to him.
One sister, Victoria Menchaca, preceded him in death. He is survived by 2 Sons: Roy Garcia, Jr., and Gavino Garcia, both of Brownfield, TX; 2 Step-sons: Joe Moreno and Johnny Moreno, both of Brownfield; 3 Daughters: Isabel Garcia, Angelita Garcia and Ester Garcia, all of Brownfield; 5 Step-daughters: Mary Correl of California; Louisa Contreras, Oralia Garcia, Tino Moreno and Maria Lorenza Garcia, all of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Alex Garcia of Brady, TX; Celestino Garcia of Brownfield and Robert Garcia of Lovington, NM; 6 Sisters: Ester Menchaca of Brownfield, TX; Elida Lujan of Sweetwater, TX; Irene Sanchez of Graham, TX; Leonora Sanchez of Oklahoma, Guadalupe Davila of May, TX., and Delia Constancia of Waco, TX; and 25 Grand-children and 7 Great-grandchildren.
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Tomas R. Garcia
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Tomas R Garcia, age 68, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 04, 2012, at his residence.
Mr. Garcia's services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield with Plutarco Garcia officiating.
Mr. Garcia was born on December 27, 1943, to Severo and Margarita Garcia in Brownfield, Texas. He married the love of his life Nancy M Garcia on July 4, 1965, in Brownfield.
Mr. Garcia enjoyed playing BINGO, slots, and cards. He liked watching TV as well. He loved spending time with his wife. He was known as a jokester.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 46 years, Nancy Garcia of the home. 5 sons: Thomas Garcia, Jr and wife Kristina, Daniel Garcia and wife Irma Sanchez and Sammy Pete Garcia and wife Virginia all of Lubbock, Jessie Joseph Garcia and wife Geneva of Plainview and John Garcia and wife Gloria of Brownfield; 6 daughters: Alma Salinas and husband Telesforo, Mary Jane Garcia and husband Hilario Rodriguez, Margarita Fuentes and husband Antonio and Vanessa Morales and husband Joe all of Brownfield, Amanda Arciniega and husband Sevro Flores, Jr of Lubbock and Jennifer Garcia and husband Samuel Lopez of Kenner, LA.; 6 Brothers: Josefate Garcia of Brownfield, Remijio Garcia of Seminole, Rudy Ruiz of Houston, Severo Garcia, Jr. of Lubbock, Rudy Garcia and Joe Luis Garcia both of Kansas; 7 Sisters: Paula Garate, Rosa Garcia, Margarita Bentecourt, Rosalinda Whisnant and Ofelia Bentecourt all of Kansas, Sylvia Gonzales of Texas and Carmen Martin of Colorado. He also leaves! behind 47 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 son: Luis Alberto Garcia in 2004; 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association of Lubbock 3403 - 73rd Street Lubbock, Texas 79423.
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Tomas R Garcia, age 68, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 04, 2012, at his residence.
Mr. Garcia's services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Brownfield with Plutarco Garcia officiating.
Mr. Garcia was born on December 27, 1943, to Severo and Margarita Garcia in Brownfield, Texas. He married the love of his life Nancy M Garcia on July 4, 1965, in Brownfield.
Mr. Garcia enjoyed playing BINGO, slots, and cards. He liked watching TV as well. He loved spending time with his wife. He was known as a jokester.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 46 years, Nancy Garcia of the home. 5 sons: Thomas Garcia, Jr and wife Kristina, Daniel Garcia and wife Irma Sanchez and Sammy Pete Garcia and wife Virginia all of Lubbock, Jessie Joseph Garcia and wife Geneva of Plainview and John Garcia and wife Gloria of Brownfield; 6 daughters: Alma Salinas and husband Telesforo, Mary Jane Garcia and husband Hilario Rodriguez, Margarita Fuentes and husband Antonio and Vanessa Morales and husband Joe all of Brownfield, Amanda Arciniega and husband Sevro Flores, Jr of Lubbock and Jennifer Garcia and husband Samuel Lopez of Kenner, LA.; 6 Brothers: Josefate Garcia of Brownfield, Remijio Garcia of Seminole, Rudy Ruiz of Houston, Severo Garcia, Jr. of Lubbock, Rudy Garcia and Joe Luis Garcia both of Kansas; 7 Sisters: Paula Garate, Rosa Garcia, Margarita Bentecourt, Rosalinda Whisnant and Ofelia Bentecourt all of Kansas, Sylvia Gonzales of Texas and Carmen Martin of Colorado. He also leaves! behind 47 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 son: Luis Alberto Garcia in 2004; 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association of Lubbock 3403 - 73rd Street Lubbock, Texas 79423.
Veronica Garcia
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Services for Veronica Garcia, 59, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Veronica was born June 8, 1952, in Brownfield to Frederico and Maria Morin, and attended Brownfield schools. She married Joe Garcia, Sr. on May 4, 1968.
She was a dedicated nurse at South Plains Nursing Home for 20 years and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Veronica is survived by her husband, Joe Garcia Sr., of Brownfield; her parents, Frederico and Maria Morin of Brownfield; her son, Joe Garcia Jr. and wife Hollie of Shawnee Okla.; her three daughters, Leslie Salas and husband Eliseo of Plainview, Lila Garcia of Austin, Lisa Garcia of Brownfield; her six grandchildren, Sergio Garcia, Diego Garcia, Briana Salas, Eliseo Salas, Tommy Joe and Courtney Garcia; her great grandson, Marcelino Perez IV; and her five sisters and one brother.
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Services for Veronica Garcia, 59, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Veronica was born June 8, 1952, in Brownfield to Frederico and Maria Morin, and attended Brownfield schools. She married Joe Garcia, Sr. on May 4, 1968.
She was a dedicated nurse at South Plains Nursing Home for 20 years and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Veronica is survived by her husband, Joe Garcia Sr., of Brownfield; her parents, Frederico and Maria Morin of Brownfield; her son, Joe Garcia Jr. and wife Hollie of Shawnee Okla.; her three daughters, Leslie Salas and husband Eliseo of Plainview, Lila Garcia of Austin, Lisa Garcia of Brownfield; her six grandchildren, Sergio Garcia, Diego Garcia, Briana Salas, Eliseo Salas, Tommy Joe and Courtney Garcia; her great grandson, Marcelino Perez IV; and her five sisters and one brother.
Van Burke Garner
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Van Burke Garner, 53, of Midland, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007, at his home in Midland.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Horn officiating.
Mr. Garner was born on Aug. 29, 1953, in Brownfield to Val and Genene Garner. He attended San Angelo State University. He owned and operated Red Line Express Trucking in Midland.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tommy Garner.
Mr. Garner is survived by two sons--Val and Chris, both of Panama City Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Valdine Garner and Jan Newton, and one grandson, Leland Garner of Panama City, Fla.
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Van Burke Garner, 53, of Midland, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007, at his home in Midland.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Horn officiating.
Mr. Garner was born on Aug. 29, 1953, in Brownfield to Val and Genene Garner. He attended San Angelo State University. He owned and operated Red Line Express Trucking in Midland.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tommy Garner.
Mr. Garner is survived by two sons--Val and Chris, both of Panama City Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Valdine Garner and Jan Newton, and one grandson, Leland Garner of Panama City, Fla.
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Jack Kirk Garrett
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Reverend Jack Kirk Garrett, 84, of Brownfield went to Heaven on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at First Christian Church with Rev. Michael Passmore and Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jack was born on May 20, 1926, in Harrogate, Tenn., to Herbert and Dorothy Garrett. He moved to Cisco when he was 18 months old, where he attended schools and graduated from Cisco High School. He then joined the United States Army in 1944.
He graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Ga. He served two and a half years in the army of occupation in Germany. After being honorably discharged from the army, he returned to Cisco, where he married Robbie McNeely on May 16, 1947. He and Robbie received bachelor's degrees from Texas Christian University and he went on to receive a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth.
In his 50 years of ministry he served these Texas Disciples of Christ Churches: Rochelle, Blooming Grove, Wellington, Seminole, White Settlement, Center and Brownfield. He celebrated the completion of his 30th year at the Brownfield First Christian Church, retiring in 1991.
After his retirement, he served as interim pastor in Lampasas for seven months and in Lamesa for five years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Olive Heifrin and Dorothy Knight.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Robbie Garrett of Brownfield; four daughters, Anne Miller of San Antonio, Jean Seekamp and her husband John of Corpus Christi, Barbara Garrett of Lubbock and Pamela Bailey of San Antonio; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to: the Jack and Robbie Garrett Scholarship Fund at Brite Divinity School, TCU, 2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76129.
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Reverend Jack Kirk Garrett, 84, of Brownfield went to Heaven on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at First Christian Church with Rev. Michael Passmore and Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jack was born on May 20, 1926, in Harrogate, Tenn., to Herbert and Dorothy Garrett. He moved to Cisco when he was 18 months old, where he attended schools and graduated from Cisco High School. He then joined the United States Army in 1944.
He graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Ga. He served two and a half years in the army of occupation in Germany. After being honorably discharged from the army, he returned to Cisco, where he married Robbie McNeely on May 16, 1947. He and Robbie received bachelor's degrees from Texas Christian University and he went on to receive a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth.
In his 50 years of ministry he served these Texas Disciples of Christ Churches: Rochelle, Blooming Grove, Wellington, Seminole, White Settlement, Center and Brownfield. He celebrated the completion of his 30th year at the Brownfield First Christian Church, retiring in 1991.
After his retirement, he served as interim pastor in Lampasas for seven months and in Lamesa for five years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Olive Heifrin and Dorothy Knight.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Robbie Garrett of Brownfield; four daughters, Anne Miller of San Antonio, Jean Seekamp and her husband John of Corpus Christi, Barbara Garrett of Lubbock and Pamela Bailey of San Antonio; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to: the Jack and Robbie Garrett Scholarship Fund at Brite Divinity School, TCU, 2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76129.
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Agapito P. Garza
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Agapito P. Garza, 93, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
A Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Garza was born to Juan and Rita Garza in Karnes City . He enlisted into the army in 1942 and served in WWII. He married Ofelia Huerta on Nov. 14, 1966 in Brownfield.
He is survived by his wife Ofelia; two daughters, Delma Lira and husband Louis and Dellia Garza, both of Brownfield; two brothers, Emilio Garza of San Antonio, Ray Garza of Freemont, Calif.; one sister, Alicia Perez of Alice, one niece, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Agapito P. Garza, 93, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
A Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Garza was born to Juan and Rita Garza in Karnes City . He enlisted into the army in 1942 and served in WWII. He married Ofelia Huerta on Nov. 14, 1966 in Brownfield.
He is survived by his wife Ofelia; two daughters, Delma Lira and husband Louis and Dellia Garza, both of Brownfield; two brothers, Emilio Garza of San Antonio, Ray Garza of Freemont, Calif.; one sister, Alicia Perez of Alice, one niece, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Maria D. Garza
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Maria D. Garza, 55, passed from this life on August 2, 2012, in Lubbock.
Funeral services for Ms. Garza are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Templo Sinai in Brownfield with Pastor Raul Gutierrez officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ms. Garza was born on December 30, 1956, to Pedro and Manuela Martinez in Brownfield. Maria lived in Brownfield until 1981, when she moved to Tahoka.
Her family remembers how she loved life and always cared for everyone else's needs first. Maria was always joking with others and enjoyed working on cars. She enjoyed crocheting and collecting Indian memorabilia.
Those left to cherish her memories are her parents, Pedro and Manuela Martinez of Brownfield; one son, Juan Charon and wife Melissa of Tahoka; three daughters, Angelita Garcia of Tahoka, Natasha Arredondo and husband Hector of Odessa and Maria Susana Escalante and husband Ray of Killeen; five brothers, Pedro Rodriguez and Faustino, both of Brownfield, Pedro Martinez Jr. of Ralls, Glofiro Martinez of Killeen and Flex Martinez of Lubbock; and three sisters, Blanca Ybarra and Dora Resendez both of Lubbock and Manuela Baez of Killeen. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and two brothers.
Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357.
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Maria D. Garza, 55, passed from this life on August 2, 2012, in Lubbock.
Funeral services for Ms. Garza are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Templo Sinai in Brownfield with Pastor Raul Gutierrez officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Ms. Garza was born on December 30, 1956, to Pedro and Manuela Martinez in Brownfield. Maria lived in Brownfield until 1981, when she moved to Tahoka.
Her family remembers how she loved life and always cared for everyone else's needs first. Maria was always joking with others and enjoyed working on cars. She enjoyed crocheting and collecting Indian memorabilia.
Those left to cherish her memories are her parents, Pedro and Manuela Martinez of Brownfield; one son, Juan Charon and wife Melissa of Tahoka; three daughters, Angelita Garcia of Tahoka, Natasha Arredondo and husband Hector of Odessa and Maria Susana Escalante and husband Ray of Killeen; five brothers, Pedro Rodriguez and Faustino, both of Brownfield, Pedro Martinez Jr. of Ralls, Glofiro Martinez of Killeen and Flex Martinez of Lubbock; and three sisters, Blanca Ybarra and Dora Resendez both of Lubbock and Manuela Baez of Killeen. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and two brothers.
Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357.
Onesimo O. Garza, Sr.
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Onesimo O. Garza Sr., 64, of Andrews passed away on April 18, 2012, in Lubbock. Services will be held at 2pm on April 23, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home with Chris Seaton and John Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Onesimo was born on February 16, 1948, in Mathis, TX to Crescencio Sr. and Lucinda Garza. He served in the Vietnam War in the 1st Cavalry Division. Onesimo married the love of his life Victoria Flores on October 18, 1968. They were married for 43 years. He was a mechanic for over twenty years and a man of many talents. Carpentry was his hobby. Onesimo loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren very much.
Onesimo is survived by his wife, Victoria Garza; 2 sons, Onesimo Garza Jr. and wife Susan from Brownfield and Joshua Garza and wife Kandice from Lubbock; 5 grandchildren, Sean Garza and wife Heather of Andrews, Onesimo Daniel Garza III of Brownfield, Michael Garza of Andrews, Matthew and Katelyn Garza both of Brownfield; 3 great grandchildren, Izaiah ,Eathan and Eli Garza, a brother, Crescenci Garza Jr. of Andrews, a sister, Angela Carbajal of Andrews, many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.
Onesimo is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother.
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Onesimo O. Garza Sr., 64, of Andrews passed away on April 18, 2012, in Lubbock. Services will be held at 2pm on April 23, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home with Chris Seaton and John Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Onesimo was born on February 16, 1948, in Mathis, TX to Crescencio Sr. and Lucinda Garza. He served in the Vietnam War in the 1st Cavalry Division. Onesimo married the love of his life Victoria Flores on October 18, 1968. They were married for 43 years. He was a mechanic for over twenty years and a man of many talents. Carpentry was his hobby. Onesimo loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren very much.
Onesimo is survived by his wife, Victoria Garza; 2 sons, Onesimo Garza Jr. and wife Susan from Brownfield and Joshua Garza and wife Kandice from Lubbock; 5 grandchildren, Sean Garza and wife Heather of Andrews, Onesimo Daniel Garza III of Brownfield, Michael Garza of Andrews, Matthew and Katelyn Garza both of Brownfield; 3 great grandchildren, Izaiah ,Eathan and Eli Garza, a brother, Crescenci Garza Jr. of Andrews, a sister, Angela Carbajal of Andrews, many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.
Onesimo is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother.
Linda Nell Gass
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Graveside services for Linda Nell Gass, 57, of Brownfield will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct 2, in Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Richard McBride officiating.
Mrs. Gass died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Jan. 3, 1949 in Matador and was married to Jess Gass on Aug. 21, 1991, in Plains. He died on April 30, 1998. She moved to Brownfield in 1998 and was a Baptist.
Mrs. Gass is survived by three daughters: Chris Ann Guetersloh of Big Springs and Pattie Roe and Shanna Lopez, both of Lubbock; one son: Kevin Drake of Brownfield and her mother: Betty Jo Davis of Brownfield.
She is also survived by one sister: Larch Ann Perkins of Bridgeport and by nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, three nephews and one niece.
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Graveside services for Linda Nell Gass, 57, of Brownfield will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct 2, in Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Richard McBride officiating.
Mrs. Gass died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Jan. 3, 1949 in Matador and was married to Jess Gass on Aug. 21, 1991, in Plains. He died on April 30, 1998. She moved to Brownfield in 1998 and was a Baptist.
Mrs. Gass is survived by three daughters: Chris Ann Guetersloh of Big Springs and Pattie Roe and Shanna Lopez, both of Lubbock; one son: Kevin Drake of Brownfield and her mother: Betty Jo Davis of Brownfield.
She is also survived by one sister: Larch Ann Perkins of Bridgeport and by nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, three nephews and one niece.
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Denny S. "Scotty" George, Jr.
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Services for Denny S. "Scotty" George, Jr., 28, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with pastor Chris Galanos officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral home.
Scotty passed away Friday, December 17, 2010, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. He was born March 18, 1982, in Lubbock to Scott and Kenya Brashears George. He graduated from Coronado High School in 2001. He then attended and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Kenya Brashears Minnix.
Scotty is survived by his father, Scott George, and step mother Kim of Lubbock; sister, Stormy of Lubbock; brother, Sterling George of Lubbock; grandparents, Tommy and Pat Brashears and Dale and Trucene George, all of Brownfield; aunt, Shauna George of Brownfield; uncles, Gary Brashears of Seattle and Rodney Brashears of Brownfield; several more aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Services for Denny S. "Scotty" George, Jr., 28, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with pastor Chris Galanos officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral home.
Scotty passed away Friday, December 17, 2010, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. He was born March 18, 1982, in Lubbock to Scott and Kenya Brashears George. He graduated from Coronado High School in 2001. He then attended and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Kenya Brashears Minnix.
Scotty is survived by his father, Scott George, and step mother Kim of Lubbock; sister, Stormy of Lubbock; brother, Sterling George of Lubbock; grandparents, Tommy and Pat Brashears and Dale and Trucene George, all of Brownfield; aunt, Shauna George of Brownfield; uncles, Gary Brashears of Seattle and Rodney Brashears of Brownfield; several more aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Edna B. George
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Edna B. George, 81, of Austin and formerly of Brownfield passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009, in Austin. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Edna was born on December 25, 1927, in Breckenridge, Texas to Guy and Clara Moreman. She moved with her parents to Brownfield in 1943 where she graduated from High School in 1946. She married Harvie George on November 4, 1949. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2000. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Edna is survived by her son, Mike George and his wife Theresa Pella of Cedar Park, and 4 sisters, Jimmie Chapman and her husband Don of Stephenville, Juanelle Goldston and her husband Leon of Fort Worth, Jolene Jones and her husband Roy of Andrews and Margie Daniels of Brownfield.
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Edna B. George, 81, of Austin and formerly of Brownfield passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009, in Austin. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Edna was born on December 25, 1927, in Breckenridge, Texas to Guy and Clara Moreman. She moved with her parents to Brownfield in 1943 where she graduated from High School in 1946. She married Harvie George on November 4, 1949. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2000. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Edna is survived by her son, Mike George and his wife Theresa Pella of Cedar Park, and 4 sisters, Jimmie Chapman and her husband Don of Stephenville, Juanelle Goldston and her husband Leon of Fort Worth, Jolene Jones and her husband Roy of Andrews and Margie Daniels of Brownfield.
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Mamie Earl Howell George
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Mamie Earl Howell George, 92 of Kilgore, Texas passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 in Kilgore, Texas. She was a former longtime resident of Brownfield, Texas. Services were Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruces Wells officiating. Interment was Wednesday, January 10, in the Meadow Cemetery in Meadow, Texas with Rev. Jack Matlock officiating.
Mrs. George was born on January 31, 1914 in Know County, Texas to the late Jess and Mary Howell. She was married to the late Cecil George.
Mr. and Mrs. George had three daughters and she worked in the home. She was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield, where she served faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher and Nursery worker.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in law, Joyce Riddles and D.T. of Gladewater, Texas and Sue Brown and David of Pittsburg, Texas; grandchildren, Gary Riddles of Gladewater, Texas, Leesa and Fred Stanley of Madill, Okla., Michael and Kim Brown, Greensboro, N.C., Robert and Dawn Brown, New Bern, N.C., Charlotte and Carl Cox,Pittsburg, Texas, Debbie Miers, Pflugerville, Texas, David and Rita Cooper, Roanoke, Texas, Patricia and Terry Rea, Andrews, Texas; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parnets, her husband, Cecil George, a daughter, Wanda Cooper, an infant son, a sister, and three brothers.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Liberty City Building Fund, and to the Pittsburg Emanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Mamie Earl Howell George, 92 of Kilgore, Texas passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 in Kilgore, Texas. She was a former longtime resident of Brownfield, Texas. Services were Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruces Wells officiating. Interment was Wednesday, January 10, in the Meadow Cemetery in Meadow, Texas with Rev. Jack Matlock officiating.
Mrs. George was born on January 31, 1914 in Know County, Texas to the late Jess and Mary Howell. She was married to the late Cecil George.
Mr. and Mrs. George had three daughters and she worked in the home. She was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield, where she served faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher and Nursery worker.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in law, Joyce Riddles and D.T. of Gladewater, Texas and Sue Brown and David of Pittsburg, Texas; grandchildren, Gary Riddles of Gladewater, Texas, Leesa and Fred Stanley of Madill, Okla., Michael and Kim Brown, Greensboro, N.C., Robert and Dawn Brown, New Bern, N.C., Charlotte and Carl Cox,Pittsburg, Texas, Debbie Miers, Pflugerville, Texas, David and Rita Cooper, Roanoke, Texas, Patricia and Terry Rea, Andrews, Texas; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parnets, her husband, Cecil George, a daughter, Wanda Cooper, an infant son, a sister, and three brothers.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Liberty City Building Fund, and to the Pittsburg Emanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Alva J. "Jake" Geron
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Funeral Services for Alva J. "Jake" Geron, 91, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Graveside services and burial were at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Sunday, January 13, 2008.
Mr. Geron was born on a ranch near Paris, Texas on September 26, 1916, to George E. and Alva Jemison Geron. He graduated from Whitharral High School as valedictorian in 1936, and attended Texas Tech University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1941. While at Tech, he lettered on the Red Raider basketball team.
Mr. Geron was a B-24 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1945. He flew thirteen combat missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. He was interned in Switzerland for 8 months in 1943. He attained the rank of Major. While receiving flight training at Lubbock Flying School, Jake met Beth Hamilton, a tech student. They married on May 29, 1944, and settled in Brownfield after his discharge.
Mr. Geron worked with the Farmer's Home Administration and Veteran's Vocational School of Terry County before joining the City of Brownfield as City Secretary in 1952. He became Assistant City Manager in 1954 and served as City Manager from 1966 until his retirement in 1983. He was a life member of the International City Manager's Association. He took leadership roles in many regional and state municipal associations.
Mr. Geron was a leader in the Lion's Club, lifelong member of the Lion's Crippled Children's Camp, Goodfellows, XYZ Senior Citizens Cenetr, United Way and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce.
He was named Terry County Outstanding Citizen in 1973. He was a member of the Brownfield Masonic Lodge and a Thirty- Second Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He served on the Board of Directors of the First Bank of Brownfield from 1977 until his death. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for more than 50 years.
Mr. Geron is survived by his wife--Beth; one daughter--Lynda Beth and a son-in-law--Joseph Shumate. He is also survived by one brother--Charles of Corpus Christi and one sister--Billie Muse of Burleson.
Pallbearers were Dick Fletcher, Jack Pinson, Mike Swain, Jack Cargill, Johnny Willis, Bill McGowan II, Mike Richardson and L.J. Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Odell Sears, the Directors of the First Bank of Brownfield and Jake's coffee buddies.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund of Brownfield or to Jake Geron Park, City of Brownfield.
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Funeral Services for Alva J. "Jake" Geron, 91, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Graveside services and burial were at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Sunday, January 13, 2008.
Mr. Geron was born on a ranch near Paris, Texas on September 26, 1916, to George E. and Alva Jemison Geron. He graduated from Whitharral High School as valedictorian in 1936, and attended Texas Tech University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1941. While at Tech, he lettered on the Red Raider basketball team.
Mr. Geron was a B-24 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1945. He flew thirteen combat missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. He was interned in Switzerland for 8 months in 1943. He attained the rank of Major. While receiving flight training at Lubbock Flying School, Jake met Beth Hamilton, a tech student. They married on May 29, 1944, and settled in Brownfield after his discharge.
Mr. Geron worked with the Farmer's Home Administration and Veteran's Vocational School of Terry County before joining the City of Brownfield as City Secretary in 1952. He became Assistant City Manager in 1954 and served as City Manager from 1966 until his retirement in 1983. He was a life member of the International City Manager's Association. He took leadership roles in many regional and state municipal associations.
Mr. Geron was a leader in the Lion's Club, lifelong member of the Lion's Crippled Children's Camp, Goodfellows, XYZ Senior Citizens Cenetr, United Way and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce.
He was named Terry County Outstanding Citizen in 1973. He was a member of the Brownfield Masonic Lodge and a Thirty- Second Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He served on the Board of Directors of the First Bank of Brownfield from 1977 until his death. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for more than 50 years.
Mr. Geron is survived by his wife--Beth; one daughter--Lynda Beth and a son-in-law--Joseph Shumate. He is also survived by one brother--Charles of Corpus Christi and one sister--Billie Muse of Burleson.
Pallbearers were Dick Fletcher, Jack Pinson, Mike Swain, Jack Cargill, Johnny Willis, Bill McGowan II, Mike Richardson and L.J. Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Odell Sears, the Directors of the First Bank of Brownfield and Jake's coffee buddies.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund of Brownfield or to Jake Geron Park, City of Brownfield.
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Dale Eugene Gilley
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Services for Dale Eugene Gilley, 59, of Brownfield were held Friday, October 5, 2007, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Don McWhorter officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dale passed away Wed. Oct. 3, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Sept. 13, 1948, in San Jose, CA. to Don and Wanda Gilley and graduated from Sunnyvale High School in 1967. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from Drauns Business College. He married Judy Wood, July 9, 1969, in Juarez, Mexico. They moved to Brownfield in 1986. Dale enjoyed artistry, gardening, model cars and animals. He was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of Brownfield; his mother Wanda Gilley of Brownfield; a sister Bonnie Feazell and her husband, Jerry, of Lubbock; two brothers, Rodney and his wife Dena of Lubbock and Rick and his wife Doris of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
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Services for Dale Eugene Gilley, 59, of Brownfield were held Friday, October 5, 2007, at Shady Oaks Church of God with Rev. Eugene Ballard and Don McWhorter officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dale passed away Wed. Oct. 3, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Sept. 13, 1948, in San Jose, CA. to Don and Wanda Gilley and graduated from Sunnyvale High School in 1967. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from Drauns Business College. He married Judy Wood, July 9, 1969, in Juarez, Mexico. They moved to Brownfield in 1986. Dale enjoyed artistry, gardening, model cars and animals. He was a member of Shady Oaks Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of Brownfield; his mother Wanda Gilley of Brownfield; a sister Bonnie Feazell and her husband, Jerry, of Lubbock; two brothers, Rodney and his wife Dena of Lubbock and Rick and his wife Doris of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Amos Gobert
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Amos Gobert, 83, passed from his life on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Brownfield Regional Hospital in Brownfield.
Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gobert was born Nov. 7, 1925, to Clifford and Effie Gobert in Washington, La. Amos married Jewel Fuller on March 19, 1963, in Dallas. He moved to Brownfield five years ago from Dallas after retiring from his own construction company, A & J construction.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Jewel of the home; a host of nieces and nephews, and special friends, Raul Serbantez and Robert Parish
He is preceded in death by both parents, Clifford and Effie Gobert; two brothers and two sisters.
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Amos Gobert, 83, passed from his life on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Brownfield Regional Hospital in Brownfield.
Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gobert was born Nov. 7, 1925, to Clifford and Effie Gobert in Washington, La. Amos married Jewel Fuller on March 19, 1963, in Dallas. He moved to Brownfield five years ago from Dallas after retiring from his own construction company, A & J construction.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Jewel of the home; a host of nieces and nephews, and special friends, Raul Serbantez and Robert Parish
He is preceded in death by both parents, Clifford and Effie Gobert; two brothers and two sisters.
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Clarice Godwin
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Clarice Godwin, 70, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at her home in Brownfield.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday August 28, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating.
Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery at 9 a.m. prior to the service.
Clarice was born October 4, 1939, in Lamesa to Clarence and Marie Cornett. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She attended Abilene Christian University. Clarice married Don Godwin on February 8, 1960, in Abilene. She and Don were life-long residents of Brownfield. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Clarice is survived by her husband, Don of Brownfield; a son, Clinton Godwin and wife Celia of Broken Arrow, Okla.; daughter, Donice Jordan and husband John of McKinney; five grandchildren, Blake Godwin, Trevor Godwin, Amanda Jordan, Casey Jordan and Stephanie Jordan.
The family suggests memorials to the New Mexico Childrens Home in Portales, N.M.
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Clarice Godwin, 70, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at her home in Brownfield.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday August 28, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Shero officiating.
Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery at 9 a.m. prior to the service.
Clarice was born October 4, 1939, in Lamesa to Clarence and Marie Cornett. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She attended Abilene Christian University. Clarice married Don Godwin on February 8, 1960, in Abilene. She and Don were life-long residents of Brownfield. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Clarice is survived by her husband, Don of Brownfield; a son, Clinton Godwin and wife Celia of Broken Arrow, Okla.; daughter, Donice Jordan and husband John of McKinney; five grandchildren, Blake Godwin, Trevor Godwin, Amanda Jordan, Casey Jordan and Stephanie Jordan.
The family suggests memorials to the New Mexico Childrens Home in Portales, N.M.
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Edna Beryl Goldston
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Graveside services for Edna Beryl Goldston, 94, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Tharp officiating. Burial was under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. She passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Brownfield.
Edna was born June 23, 1914, in Falls County, Texas to William Floyd and Ettie Elizabeth English Jackson. She married Lester Stoneman on March 15, 1933, in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He preceded her in death in 1935. She then married Robert Dale "Bob" Goldston on October 25, 1941, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1986. She was also preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, a daughter and two grandchildren. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Edna is survived by two sons, Robert Lynn Goldston and wife Patty of Longview and Foy Gene Goldston and wife Tonya of Allen; three daughters, Lea Dale Ash and husband Danny of Graham, Reva Lovelace of Brownfield and her late husband Sanford and Dixie Stoneman Tharp and husband Raymond of Temple; a sister, Willie Merle Jackson of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
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Graveside services for Edna Beryl Goldston, 94, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Tharp officiating. Burial was under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. She passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Brownfield.
Edna was born June 23, 1914, in Falls County, Texas to William Floyd and Ettie Elizabeth English Jackson. She married Lester Stoneman on March 15, 1933, in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He preceded her in death in 1935. She then married Robert Dale "Bob" Goldston on October 25, 1941, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1986. She was also preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, a daughter and two grandchildren. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Edna is survived by two sons, Robert Lynn Goldston and wife Patty of Longview and Foy Gene Goldston and wife Tonya of Allen; three daughters, Lea Dale Ash and husband Danny of Graham, Reva Lovelace of Brownfield and her late husband Sanford and Dixie Stoneman Tharp and husband Raymond of Temple; a sister, Willie Merle Jackson of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
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Gerald Hampton Goldston
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U.S. Veteran memorial services for Gerald Hampton Goldston, 74, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gerald passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, in Brownfield. He was born June 23, 1936, in Paducha to Robert Hampton and Myrtle Kincannon Goldston. He graduated from Brownfield High School and was in the Navy Reserves after WWII.
He married Theresa Stephens in Brownfield. She now lives in Austin.
Gerald then married Patty Sue Durham Rimer on June 5, 1992, in Post. He farmed most of his life and later was a Terry County employee. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carol Dick Goldston; and a sister, Judy Lewis.
He is survived by two daughters, Meg Gann of Midland and Dale Hancock of Brownfield; five sons, Vic Goldston of Brownfield, Lyn Goldston and wife Kim of Midland, Dennis Rimer of New Braunfels, Jeff Rimer and wife Dina of Dallas, and Brandon Rimer of Brownfield; Leon Goldston and wife Joyce of Dublin, Donald Goldston and wife Doris of Ft. Worth, Robert Goldston and wife Shirley of Abilene; sisters, Joyce Summers of Tahoka, Lorene "Charlie" Blair and husband Don of O'Donnell; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Interim Hospice of Lubbock.
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U.S. Veteran memorial services for Gerald Hampton Goldston, 74, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gerald passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, in Brownfield. He was born June 23, 1936, in Paducha to Robert Hampton and Myrtle Kincannon Goldston. He graduated from Brownfield High School and was in the Navy Reserves after WWII.
He married Theresa Stephens in Brownfield. She now lives in Austin.
Gerald then married Patty Sue Durham Rimer on June 5, 1992, in Post. He farmed most of his life and later was a Terry County employee. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carol Dick Goldston; and a sister, Judy Lewis.
He is survived by two daughters, Meg Gann of Midland and Dale Hancock of Brownfield; five sons, Vic Goldston of Brownfield, Lyn Goldston and wife Kim of Midland, Dennis Rimer of New Braunfels, Jeff Rimer and wife Dina of Dallas, and Brandon Rimer of Brownfield; Leon Goldston and wife Joyce of Dublin, Donald Goldston and wife Doris of Ft. Worth, Robert Goldston and wife Shirley of Abilene; sisters, Joyce Summers of Tahoka, Lorene "Charlie" Blair and husband Don of O'Donnell; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Interim Hospice of Lubbock.
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Patty Rimer Goldston
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Patty Rimer Goldston, 69, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25th, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating.
Patty was born on August 3, 1937, in Claremont to James and Bertha Durham. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1946. She married Bob Rimer on August 14, 1955 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1985.
She then married Gerald Goldston on June 5, 1992, in Post, Texas. She worked for Tri-Matic for 15 years, Brownfield State Bank for 20 years, and she retired from B&E in 1998. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Dale Durham.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Dale Hancock of Brownfield and Meg Gann and her husband, Glen, of Midland and five sons, Brandon Rimer of Brownfield, Jeff Rimer and his wife, Dina of Edmond, Okla., Dennis Rimer of New Braunfels, Lynn Goldston and his wife, Kim of Midland, and Vic Goldston of Brownfield.
She is also survived by one sister Vanda Beth Mason of Lubbock; one brother, James Durham of Florissant, Colo.; 17 Grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
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Patty Rimer Goldston, 69, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25th, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating.
Patty was born on August 3, 1937, in Claremont to James and Bertha Durham. She moved with her family to Brownfield in 1946. She married Bob Rimer on August 14, 1955 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1985.
She then married Gerald Goldston on June 5, 1992, in Post, Texas. She worked for Tri-Matic for 15 years, Brownfield State Bank for 20 years, and she retired from B&E in 1998. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Dale Durham.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Dale Hancock of Brownfield and Meg Gann and her husband, Glen, of Midland and five sons, Brandon Rimer of Brownfield, Jeff Rimer and his wife, Dina of Edmond, Okla., Dennis Rimer of New Braunfels, Lynn Goldston and his wife, Kim of Midland, and Vic Goldston of Brownfield.
She is also survived by one sister Vanda Beth Mason of Lubbock; one brother, James Durham of Florissant, Colo.; 17 Grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
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Ray Gomez
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Ray Gomez, 30, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
Rosary was held Monday, May, 25, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Templo Bethel in Brownfield with Rev. Santos Gamez officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gomez was born Feb. 5, 1979, to Freddie Gomez and Josie Trevino in Brownfield. He attended schools in Brownfield and worked as a general laborer in Lubbock.
He is survived by his wife, Lalie, of Lubbock; parents, Freddie and step-mom Betty Gomez of Brownfield, Josie Trevino and step-father Carlos Mayo of Wellman and mother-in-law, Mary Nunez of Brownfield; four sons, Brandon, Anthony, Augustine and Gustavo Gomez, all of Lubbock; one daughter, Desiree Gomez of Lubbock; five brothers, David, Stevie and Manuel Gomez, all of Lubbock, Freddie Gomez, Jr. of Brownfield, and Robert Martinez, Jr. of Brownfield; three sisters, Jennifer Gomez of Brownfield, Amy Rodriguez of Lubbock and Elizabeth Martinez of Brownfield.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Blanca Martinez in 2004.
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Ray Gomez, 30, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at his residence in Brownfield.
Rosary was held Monday, May, 25, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Templo Bethel in Brownfield with Rev. Santos Gamez officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gomez was born Feb. 5, 1979, to Freddie Gomez and Josie Trevino in Brownfield. He attended schools in Brownfield and worked as a general laborer in Lubbock.
He is survived by his wife, Lalie, of Lubbock; parents, Freddie and step-mom Betty Gomez of Brownfield, Josie Trevino and step-father Carlos Mayo of Wellman and mother-in-law, Mary Nunez of Brownfield; four sons, Brandon, Anthony, Augustine and Gustavo Gomez, all of Lubbock; one daughter, Desiree Gomez of Lubbock; five brothers, David, Stevie and Manuel Gomez, all of Lubbock, Freddie Gomez, Jr. of Brownfield, and Robert Martinez, Jr. of Brownfield; three sisters, Jennifer Gomez of Brownfield, Amy Rodriguez of Lubbock and Elizabeth Martinez of Brownfield.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Blanca Martinez in 2004.
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Ebaristo Avalos Gonzales
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Ebaristo Avalos Gonzales, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006, at his home in Brownfield. He was born October 26, 1931, to Fermin and Lorenza Gonzales in Pana Maria, Texas. He married the love of his life, Ofelia Rodriguez Charles in Runge, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1958.
Mr. Gonzales was a Catholic and was involved in the church choir and a member of Cruzistas. His greatest enjoyment was when the family would get together and he was so proud about the longevity of his marriage and of his children. He loved music, gardening, fishing and baseball. His desire and passion was that all his children would receive an education.
Rosaries were held on Monday afternoon, February 13, 2006, and on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A funeral Mass was at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Ofelia, of the home; 4 Sons: Jimmie of Lubbock, Joe and Jimmy of Brownfield and Julio of Tahoka; 1 Daughter: Sylvia Sanchez of San Marcos; 1 Brother: Robert of New Braunfels, and 4 Sisters: Juanita Balles of San Marcos, Amada Saenz of New Braunfels, Victoria Bronsic of Karnes City and Aurelia Longoria of Dallas. He also left 20 Grandchildren and 30 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 Sons: Richard and Ebaristo, Jr.
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Ebaristo Avalos Gonzales, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006, at his home in Brownfield. He was born October 26, 1931, to Fermin and Lorenza Gonzales in Pana Maria, Texas. He married the love of his life, Ofelia Rodriguez Charles in Runge, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1958.
Mr. Gonzales was a Catholic and was involved in the church choir and a member of Cruzistas. His greatest enjoyment was when the family would get together and he was so proud about the longevity of his marriage and of his children. He loved music, gardening, fishing and baseball. His desire and passion was that all his children would receive an education.
Rosaries were held on Monday afternoon, February 13, 2006, and on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A funeral Mass was at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Ofelia, of the home; 4 Sons: Jimmie of Lubbock, Joe and Jimmy of Brownfield and Julio of Tahoka; 1 Daughter: Sylvia Sanchez of San Marcos; 1 Brother: Robert of New Braunfels, and 4 Sisters: Juanita Balles of San Marcos, Amada Saenz of New Braunfels, Victoria Bronsic of Karnes City and Aurelia Longoria of Dallas. He also left 20 Grandchildren and 30 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 Sons: Richard and Ebaristo, Jr.
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Elisa Piedra Gonzales
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Elisa Piedra Gonzales, 37, of Brownfield, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in Lubbock. Memorial services were held Monday, March 10, at Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors Chapel in Brownfield with Rev. Santos Gomes officiating.
Elisa was born to Hilario and Maria Jimenez in Brownfield, Dec. 4, 1970 and was a lifelong resident of Brownfield. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by her companion--Lewis Gonzales of the home; her father--Hilario Jimenez III and his wife--Maria Rodriguez of Brownfield and one grandparent--Hilario R. Jimenez Jr. of Brownfield. She is also survived by three daughters--Dominique Garcia of Brownfield, Isabel Garcia and Prissy Flores, both of Lubbock.
She is survived by four brothers--Larry Jimenez, Ernesto Jimenez and Miguel Jimenez, all of Brownfield; Gilbert Jimenez of Big Spring and two sisters--Melissa Jimenez of Brownfield and Monica Jimenez of Lubbock.
Ms. Gonzales was preceded in death by her mother--Maria Jimenez; one sister, Irmalinda Jimenez and her grandmother-- Juanita Jimenez.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123
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Elisa Piedra Gonzales, 37, of Brownfield, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in Lubbock. Memorial services were held Monday, March 10, at Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors Chapel in Brownfield with Rev. Santos Gomes officiating.
Elisa was born to Hilario and Maria Jimenez in Brownfield, Dec. 4, 1970 and was a lifelong resident of Brownfield. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by her companion--Lewis Gonzales of the home; her father--Hilario Jimenez III and his wife--Maria Rodriguez of Brownfield and one grandparent--Hilario R. Jimenez Jr. of Brownfield. She is also survived by three daughters--Dominique Garcia of Brownfield, Isabel Garcia and Prissy Flores, both of Lubbock.
She is survived by four brothers--Larry Jimenez, Ernesto Jimenez and Miguel Jimenez, all of Brownfield; Gilbert Jimenez of Big Spring and two sisters--Melissa Jimenez of Brownfield and Monica Jimenez of Lubbock.
Ms. Gonzales was preceded in death by her mother--Maria Jimenez; one sister, Irmalinda Jimenez and her grandmother-- Juanita Jimenez.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123
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Josephine Gonzales
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Josephine Gonzales, 64, of Brownfield, passed away Friday, January 6, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born December 15, 1941, to Antonio and Elvira Luna in Weslaco, Texas. She attended schools in Mathis and Brownfield.
Josephine married the love of her life, Mr. Mariano Gonzales, Jr., in Brownfield on July 22, 1964. She was an active member of the Templo Sinai Asambleas De Dios and a member of the Ministerio Femeniles ladies ministries. She was also a former church secretary.
Her family remembers she felt her greatest accomplishment was making sure all her children had a good education and attended college. She loved family get-togethers and Gospel Music.
Prayer Services were held Sunday and Monday evenings at Templo Sinai. Funeral Services were held at 10 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at Templo Sinai with Rev. Raul G. Gutierrez officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Mariano, of the home; 7 sons: Tony Gonzales, Abraham Gonzales and Roger Lovington all of Brownfield, Mario (Mariano) Gonzales III of Midland, Samuel Gonzales of Voca, TX., and Benito Gonzales of Abernathy; 1 daughter: Sylvia Gonzales of Brownfield and 17 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren.
She is also survived by 2 brothers: Isreal Luna of Midland and Isaiaias Luna of Tulare, CA; and 4 sisters: Delfina Chavez, Maria Garza and Arcila Luna all of Tulare, CA., and Sulema Martinez of Livingston, TX.
Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Josephine Gonzales, 64, of Brownfield, passed away Friday, January 6, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born December 15, 1941, to Antonio and Elvira Luna in Weslaco, Texas. She attended schools in Mathis and Brownfield.
Josephine married the love of her life, Mr. Mariano Gonzales, Jr., in Brownfield on July 22, 1964. She was an active member of the Templo Sinai Asambleas De Dios and a member of the Ministerio Femeniles ladies ministries. She was also a former church secretary.
Her family remembers she felt her greatest accomplishment was making sure all her children had a good education and attended college. She loved family get-togethers and Gospel Music.
Prayer Services were held Sunday and Monday evenings at Templo Sinai. Funeral Services were held at 10 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at Templo Sinai with Rev. Raul G. Gutierrez officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Mariano, of the home; 7 sons: Tony Gonzales, Abraham Gonzales and Roger Lovington all of Brownfield, Mario (Mariano) Gonzales III of Midland, Samuel Gonzales of Voca, TX., and Benito Gonzales of Abernathy; 1 daughter: Sylvia Gonzales of Brownfield and 17 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren.
She is also survived by 2 brothers: Isreal Luna of Midland and Isaiaias Luna of Tulare, CA; and 4 sisters: Delfina Chavez, Maria Garza and Arcila Luna all of Tulare, CA., and Sulema Martinez of Livingston, TX.
Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Juanita Gonzales
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Juanita Gonzales, 72, passed away Friday, Feb.13, 2009, in Lubbock. A memorial service was held Feb. 17 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Mrs. Gonzales was born March 22, 1936, to Alfredo and Juanita Rodriquez in Brownsville. Juanita attended school in Brownsville and married Eliseo Gonzales, Sr., in 1953. She moved from Brownsville to Brownfield in 1956, where she was a cafeteria cook for the Brownfield ISD.
She is survived by three sons, Eliseo Gonzales Jr. and wife Virginia, Gonzalo Gonzales and wife Rosa, both of Brownfield and David Gonzales of Lubbock; two daughters, Angelica Herrera and husband Ray and Sulema Acevedo and husband Oscar, both of Lubbock; five brothers, Alfredo, Emilio, Alonzo, Robert, and Carlos; and three sisters, Minnie, Soyla, and Margaret; She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo Gonzales in 2004, her parents, three sisters: Elida, Ninfa, and Mary; and two brothers, Arturo and Joe.
The Gonzales family would like to give a special thanks to Father Malcolm, Father Kenney, and the staff of UMC for being there in their time of need. Personal services are provided by Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Juanita Gonzales, 72, passed away Friday, Feb.13, 2009, in Lubbock. A memorial service was held Feb. 17 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Mrs. Gonzales was born March 22, 1936, to Alfredo and Juanita Rodriquez in Brownsville. Juanita attended school in Brownsville and married Eliseo Gonzales, Sr., in 1953. She moved from Brownsville to Brownfield in 1956, where she was a cafeteria cook for the Brownfield ISD.
She is survived by three sons, Eliseo Gonzales Jr. and wife Virginia, Gonzalo Gonzales and wife Rosa, both of Brownfield and David Gonzales of Lubbock; two daughters, Angelica Herrera and husband Ray and Sulema Acevedo and husband Oscar, both of Lubbock; five brothers, Alfredo, Emilio, Alonzo, Robert, and Carlos; and three sisters, Minnie, Soyla, and Margaret; She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo Gonzales in 2004, her parents, three sisters: Elida, Ninfa, and Mary; and two brothers, Arturo and Joe.
The Gonzales family would like to give a special thanks to Father Malcolm, Father Kenney, and the staff of UMC for being there in their time of need. Personal services are provided by Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
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Mariano G. Gonzales, Jr.
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Mariano G. Gonzales, Jr. age 81 passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Brownfield.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Templo Sinai Church in Brownfield with Rev. Raul Guetierrez officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Prayer Services will be Monday and Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Services are being entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gonzalez was born to Mariano and Canuta Gonzales, Sr. on February 13, 1930, in Westoff, Texas. He married Josephine Luna on July 27, 1964, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death in January of 2006.
Mariano was very proud of his children and family. One of the things he enjoyed was attending family reunions. He enjoyed working on cars and was a very good mechanic. The family will remember him for being a hard working man and a simple man.
Those left to cherish his memories are: 7 sons: Raul Gonzales and wife Maria of Leakey, TX; Mariano Gonzales III with wife Noemi of Midland, TX, Antonio Gonzales and wife Joann, Abraham Gonzales with wife Cynthia, and Roger Lovington with wife Rachel, all of Brownfield, TX; Samuel Gonzales with wife Laura of Alpine, TX and Benito Gonzales and wife Angela of Abernathy, TX. 1 Daughter: Sylvia Gonzales and husband Joe of Brownfield. 1 Brother: Bacilio Guzman, Jr. of Welch, TX and 4 Sisters: Maria Isaacs and Consuelo Vasquez both of Robstown, TX and Rosa Castillo and Ofelia Acevado both of Brownfield, TX. He also left 28 Grandchildren and 35 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
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Mariano G. Gonzales, Jr. age 81 passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Brownfield.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Templo Sinai Church in Brownfield with Rev. Raul Guetierrez officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. Prayer Services will be Monday and Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Services are being entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Gonzalez was born to Mariano and Canuta Gonzales, Sr. on February 13, 1930, in Westoff, Texas. He married Josephine Luna on July 27, 1964, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death in January of 2006.
Mariano was very proud of his children and family. One of the things he enjoyed was attending family reunions. He enjoyed working on cars and was a very good mechanic. The family will remember him for being a hard working man and a simple man.
Those left to cherish his memories are: 7 sons: Raul Gonzales and wife Maria of Leakey, TX; Mariano Gonzales III with wife Noemi of Midland, TX, Antonio Gonzales and wife Joann, Abraham Gonzales with wife Cynthia, and Roger Lovington with wife Rachel, all of Brownfield, TX; Samuel Gonzales with wife Laura of Alpine, TX and Benito Gonzales and wife Angela of Abernathy, TX. 1 Daughter: Sylvia Gonzales and husband Joe of Brownfield. 1 Brother: Bacilio Guzman, Jr. of Welch, TX and 4 Sisters: Maria Isaacs and Consuelo Vasquez both of Robstown, TX and Rosa Castillo and Ofelia Acevado both of Brownfield, TX. He also left 28 Grandchildren and 35 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Umberto Gonzales, Jr.
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Umberto Gonzales, Jr., of Brownfield went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Jerry Leatham officiating. Interment will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. The family will have visitation Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. both nights.
Umberto was born on June 7, 1965, in Brownfield to Umberto Sr. and Juanita Gonzales. He attended schools in Brownfield and was employed as a mechanic for many years. He worked for West Texas Peterbilt in Lubbock; Basic Energy in Seminole and Denver City and Butler Construction. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Umberto is survived by his mother, Juanita Gonzales of Brownfield; his daughter, Katherine Marie Gonzales of Midland; his granddaughter, Morgan Taylor Huck of Midland; three sisters, Debra Vasquez and her husband Paul of Brownfield; Emma Hernandez and her husband Freddy of Lubbock; and Erma Martinez and her husband Jimmy of Brownfield; his companion, Pam Howell of Brownfield and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Umberto Gonzales Sr.
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Umberto Gonzales, Jr., of Brownfield went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Jerry Leatham officiating. Interment will follow in Brownfield Cemetery. The family will have visitation Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. both nights.
Umberto was born on June 7, 1965, in Brownfield to Umberto Sr. and Juanita Gonzales. He attended schools in Brownfield and was employed as a mechanic for many years. He worked for West Texas Peterbilt in Lubbock; Basic Energy in Seminole and Denver City and Butler Construction. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Umberto is survived by his mother, Juanita Gonzales of Brownfield; his daughter, Katherine Marie Gonzales of Midland; his granddaughter, Morgan Taylor Huck of Midland; three sisters, Debra Vasquez and her husband Paul of Brownfield; Emma Hernandez and her husband Freddy of Lubbock; and Erma Martinez and her husband Jimmy of Brownfield; his companion, Pam Howell of Brownfield and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Umberto Gonzales Sr.
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Zenida Gregoria Gonzales
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Zenida Gregoria Gonzales, 3, of Brownfield passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, in her home in Brownfield.
She was born April 21, 2008, to Jimmy and Sonia Gonzales in Lubbock. Zenida Gregoria Gonzales was born with many special needs. Throughout her life, she proved several theories incorrect and continued to astonish her physicians and her family. Zenida was a true fighter until she was called to be with the other Angels in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her Great Grandmother, Gregoria Salinas-Salas. As she left a legacy of strength, courage & endurance, Zenida Gregoria Gonzales became a part of a beautiful Christmas Story this Christmas.
She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Sonia Gonzales of Brownfield; three sisters, Savannah, Yesenia and Marisol Gonzales; four grandparents, Gabino and Hortencia Arellano of Brownfield, and Conrad and Alicia Camacho of Sundown.
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Zenida Gregoria Gonzales, 3, of Brownfield passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, in her home in Brownfield.
She was born April 21, 2008, to Jimmy and Sonia Gonzales in Lubbock. Zenida Gregoria Gonzales was born with many special needs. Throughout her life, she proved several theories incorrect and continued to astonish her physicians and her family. Zenida was a true fighter until she was called to be with the other Angels in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her Great Grandmother, Gregoria Salinas-Salas. As she left a legacy of strength, courage & endurance, Zenida Gregoria Gonzales became a part of a beautiful Christmas Story this Christmas.
She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Sonia Gonzales of Brownfield; three sisters, Savannah, Yesenia and Marisol Gonzales; four grandparents, Gabino and Hortencia Arellano of Brownfield, and Conrad and Alicia Camacho of Sundown.
Lionel Gonzalez
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Lionel (Johnny Kleins) Gonzalez, age 75 of Brownfield passed away Friday, May 11, 2007, in El Paso.
A Rosary was prayed Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Gonzalez was born on March 12, 1932, to Catarino and Maria Gonzalez in Rocksprings, Texas, where he attended school. He was a resident of Brownfield for 48 years.
Mr. Gonzalez was a salesman at Johnny Kleins Department Store in Brownfield. He was also Mayor Pro-Tem and on the Brownfield City Council. He was very involved in Meals on Wheels and was on the South Plains Association of Government in Levelland.
On September 16, 1952, Lionel married Maria Elena Rodriguez. Mrs. Gonzalez preceded her husband in death on April 27, 2007.
Survivors include 2 Sons: Lionel Jr. of Nicholaville, KY., and Ramiro Arthuro of El Paso; and 3 Daughters: Enedelia Cruz of Brownfield, Mary Ann Mejia of San Mateo, California, and Diana De la Cruz of Colorado. 4 Brothers: Estevean Gonzalez of Lubbock, Ameado Gonzalez of Seagraves, Albert Gonzalez of Bryan and Juan Richardo Avila of Sequin. 4 Sisters: Susie Munoz of Wellman, Eudelia Gonzalez and Brenda Martinez, both of Brownfield and Elva Davila of Meadow. He also left 15 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Leticia, 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters.
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Lionel (Johnny Kleins) Gonzalez, age 75 of Brownfield passed away Friday, May 11, 2007, in El Paso.
A Rosary was prayed Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Gonzalez was born on March 12, 1932, to Catarino and Maria Gonzalez in Rocksprings, Texas, where he attended school. He was a resident of Brownfield for 48 years.
Mr. Gonzalez was a salesman at Johnny Kleins Department Store in Brownfield. He was also Mayor Pro-Tem and on the Brownfield City Council. He was very involved in Meals on Wheels and was on the South Plains Association of Government in Levelland.
On September 16, 1952, Lionel married Maria Elena Rodriguez. Mrs. Gonzalez preceded her husband in death on April 27, 2007.
Survivors include 2 Sons: Lionel Jr. of Nicholaville, KY., and Ramiro Arthuro of El Paso; and 3 Daughters: Enedelia Cruz of Brownfield, Mary Ann Mejia of San Mateo, California, and Diana De la Cruz of Colorado. 4 Brothers: Estevean Gonzalez of Lubbock, Ameado Gonzalez of Seagraves, Albert Gonzalez of Bryan and Juan Richardo Avila of Sequin. 4 Sisters: Susie Munoz of Wellman, Eudelia Gonzalez and Brenda Martinez, both of Brownfield and Elva Davila of Meadow. He also left 15 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Leticia, 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters.
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Maria Elena Gonzalez
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Maria Elena Gonzalez, age 68 of Brownfield, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, in Brownfield. Rosaries will be prayed Sunday and Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Gonzalez was born on January 25, 1939 to Elpido and Maria Rodriguez in Del Rio, Texas, where she attended school. On September 16, 1952, Maria married the love of her life Lionel Gonzalez. They have lived in Brownfield since 1941.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Lionel of the home, 2 Sons: Lionel Jr. of Nicholaville, KY., and Ramiro of Brownfield; and 3 Daughters: Enedelia Cruz of Brownfield, Mary Ann Mejia of San Mateo, California, and Diana De La Cruz of Colorado. She also has 3 brothers: Rudalfo Rodriguez of Del Rio, TX, Efrain Rodriguez of Ft. Worth, and Elpido Rodriguez Jr. of Norfolk, VA. She is also survived by 15 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Leticia, one sister, and one brother.
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Maria Elena Gonzalez, age 68 of Brownfield, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, in Brownfield. Rosaries will be prayed Sunday and Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Gonzalez was born on January 25, 1939 to Elpido and Maria Rodriguez in Del Rio, Texas, where she attended school. On September 16, 1952, Maria married the love of her life Lionel Gonzalez. They have lived in Brownfield since 1941.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Lionel of the home, 2 Sons: Lionel Jr. of Nicholaville, KY., and Ramiro of Brownfield; and 3 Daughters: Enedelia Cruz of Brownfield, Mary Ann Mejia of San Mateo, California, and Diana De La Cruz of Colorado. She also has 3 brothers: Rudalfo Rodriguez of Del Rio, TX, Efrain Rodriguez of Ft. Worth, and Elpido Rodriguez Jr. of Norfolk, VA. She is also survived by 15 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Leticia, one sister, and one brother.
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Mollie Cleo Singletary Goodpasture
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Mollie Cleo Singletary Goodpasture, 96, of Brownfield passed away September 1, 2011. Burial will be Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 1:30 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Chapel in Brownfield at 2:30 with Dr. Carl Moman officiating.
She was born October 18, 1914 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Frank and Lula Singletary and came to West Texas in 1922 in a covered wagon. The family settled in the Wellman area. Mollie married Grady Goodpasture January 20, 1934. He died in 1972. Later she married Jim West in 1981 and he died in 1994.
Mollie sang in the choir for approximately 40 years. A chair in her name was established in the OB-GYN department at the Texas Tech University Medical Center. She organized the Band Boosters Association, which consisted of the parents of the High School Band. She served on the Board of Goodpasture since its beginning and chairman of the board since 1972.
She served on the Board of Texas Arts and Humanities for four years and served as Fine Arts Chairman of the Texas Federation of Women Clubs for several years. She also served on the board of the Lubbock Civic Ballet, serving one year as president. Then she served on the board and as president of the Terry County Heritage Museum for one year. She was Worthy Matron of the local chapter of Eastern Star, Worthy Grand Matron of Texas and Worthy Grand Adah of General Grand Chapter, which includes the United States and several foreign countries. While Worthy Grand Matron, one of her projects was the Baytown Opportunity School, which helped finance the land for a new school for special needs children. This was done in Deenies' honor.
In 1937, Mollie's first child, Gradena, "Deenie" was born with Down Syndrome. She died in 1995. Her second child, Rita, was born in 1941.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita Muldrow and her husband, Ken; grandchildren, Grady Muldrow and wife Molley, Tara Muldrow and husband Bob, Megan Dorfner and husband Aaron; and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund of Brownfield.
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Mollie Cleo Singletary Goodpasture, 96, of Brownfield passed away September 1, 2011. Burial will be Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 1:30 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Chapel in Brownfield at 2:30 with Dr. Carl Moman officiating.
She was born October 18, 1914 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Frank and Lula Singletary and came to West Texas in 1922 in a covered wagon. The family settled in the Wellman area. Mollie married Grady Goodpasture January 20, 1934. He died in 1972. Later she married Jim West in 1981 and he died in 1994.
Mollie sang in the choir for approximately 40 years. A chair in her name was established in the OB-GYN department at the Texas Tech University Medical Center. She organized the Band Boosters Association, which consisted of the parents of the High School Band. She served on the Board of Goodpasture since its beginning and chairman of the board since 1972.
She served on the Board of Texas Arts and Humanities for four years and served as Fine Arts Chairman of the Texas Federation of Women Clubs for several years. She also served on the board of the Lubbock Civic Ballet, serving one year as president. Then she served on the board and as president of the Terry County Heritage Museum for one year. She was Worthy Matron of the local chapter of Eastern Star, Worthy Grand Matron of Texas and Worthy Grand Adah of General Grand Chapter, which includes the United States and several foreign countries. While Worthy Grand Matron, one of her projects was the Baytown Opportunity School, which helped finance the land for a new school for special needs children. This was done in Deenies' honor.
In 1937, Mollie's first child, Gradena, "Deenie" was born with Down Syndrome. She died in 1995. Her second child, Rita, was born in 1941.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita Muldrow and her husband, Ken; grandchildren, Grady Muldrow and wife Molley, Tara Muldrow and husband Bob, Megan Dorfner and husband Aaron; and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund of Brownfield.
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Dorothy Nell Gore
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Services for Dorothy Nell Gore, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dorothy will be in state Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Dorothy passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010, in a Plainview hospital. She was born November 13, 1924, in Ethel, Mississippi to Dillard and Stella McDonald Graham and married Alfred Harold Gore on April 26, 1946, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1987.
She was an office clerk at Energas for 35 years until retiring. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW and Brownfield Church of Christ.
Dorothy is survived by two nieces, Dorothy Jo Cannon of Amarillo and Gayle Gore of Brownfield; two nephews, Herbert Gore of Northridge, Calif., and Jim Gore of Vancouver, Wash.; And several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
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Services for Dorothy Nell Gore, 85, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dorothy will be in state Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Dorothy passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010, in a Plainview hospital. She was born November 13, 1924, in Ethel, Mississippi to Dillard and Stella McDonald Graham and married Alfred Harold Gore on April 26, 1946, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1987.
She was an office clerk at Energas for 35 years until retiring. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW and Brownfield Church of Christ.
Dorothy is survived by two nieces, Dorothy Jo Cannon of Amarillo and Gayle Gore of Brownfield; two nephews, Herbert Gore of Northridge, Calif., and Jim Gore of Vancouver, Wash.; And several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
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Charles F. Gore
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Visitation for Charles F. Gore, 74, of Brownfield will be Wednesday, March 12, at Brownfield Funeral Home from 10 am - 7 pm. Memorial services will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, Early, Tx., later this week.
Mr. Gore died suddenly Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Comanche County to Charles Frank and Carrie Turner Gore. He attended Brownfield schools and was a Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War.
Mr. Gore married Knoxie Brown, June 12, 1954, in Brownwood. They moved to Brownfield in 2006.
He was employed with Atmos Energy for 35 years. He was a 25 year Volunteer Fireman in Lamesa and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in May.
Mr. Gore is survived by his wife--Knoxie of Brownfield; three sons--Todd and his wife--Barbie of Lubbock, Joey of Niceville, Fla. and Phillip and his wife--Jamie of Brownfield.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren; two sisters--Cathy Voder and her husband--Bob of San Marcos and Carolyn Perkins and her husband--Windell of Brownwood; by one brother-in-law--Bill Brown and his wife--Linda of Brownwood; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of ones choice.
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Visitation for Charles F. Gore, 74, of Brownfield will be Wednesday, March 12, at Brownfield Funeral Home from 10 am - 7 pm. Memorial services will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, Early, Tx., later this week.
Mr. Gore died suddenly Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Comanche County to Charles Frank and Carrie Turner Gore. He attended Brownfield schools and was a Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War.
Mr. Gore married Knoxie Brown, June 12, 1954, in Brownwood. They moved to Brownfield in 2006.
He was employed with Atmos Energy for 35 years. He was a 25 year Volunteer Fireman in Lamesa and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in May.
Mr. Gore is survived by his wife--Knoxie of Brownfield; three sons--Todd and his wife--Barbie of Lubbock, Joey of Niceville, Fla. and Phillip and his wife--Jamie of Brownfield.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren; two sisters--Cathy Voder and her husband--Bob of San Marcos and Carolyn Perkins and her husband--Windell of Brownwood; by one brother-in-law--Bill Brown and his wife--Linda of Brownwood; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of ones choice.
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Iva K. Goree
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Funeral services for Iva K. Goree, 102, of Amherst will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. following the service at Terry County Memorial Park in Brownfield.
Services are under the care of Hammons Funeral Home of Littlefield. Iva went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2011, at Amherst, Texas.
She was born on June 6, 1908, in the Oklahoma Territory near Texmo, Okla., to Talbert Dalton and Emma Sams Keith and moved with her family to Quay County, N.M., in a covered wagon as a child. She then moved from Clarendon to Tahoka in 1933.
Iva was the chief of telephone operations in Tahoka for GTE before transferring to the Brownfield office in 1960, where she continued working for GTE until retiring in 1968. She later moved to Littlefield.
Mrs. Goree enjoyed antiquing, collecting and loved sales. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Goree in 1980 and by a son, Roy Elliott, who passed away in Vietnam in 1968. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Dean and his wife Karen Elliott of Littlefield; five brothers, LeRoy "Tex" Keith of Denton, Neil Keith of Peosta, Iowa, Tommy Keith of Colorado Springs, Colo., Melvin Keith of Logan, N.M., and Alvin Keith of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to a favorite charity.
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Funeral services for Iva K. Goree, 102, of Amherst will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Hammons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. following the service at Terry County Memorial Park in Brownfield.
Services are under the care of Hammons Funeral Home of Littlefield. Iva went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2011, at Amherst, Texas.
She was born on June 6, 1908, in the Oklahoma Territory near Texmo, Okla., to Talbert Dalton and Emma Sams Keith and moved with her family to Quay County, N.M., in a covered wagon as a child. She then moved from Clarendon to Tahoka in 1933.
Iva was the chief of telephone operations in Tahoka for GTE before transferring to the Brownfield office in 1960, where she continued working for GTE until retiring in 1968. She later moved to Littlefield.
Mrs. Goree enjoyed antiquing, collecting and loved sales. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Goree in 1980 and by a son, Roy Elliott, who passed away in Vietnam in 1968. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Dean and his wife Karen Elliott of Littlefield; five brothers, LeRoy "Tex" Keith of Denton, Neil Keith of Peosta, Iowa, Tommy Keith of Colorado Springs, Colo., Melvin Keith of Logan, N.M., and Alvin Keith of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to a favorite charity.
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Frank Gorton
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Memorial Services for Frank Gorton, 83, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Don McWhorter and Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating.
Frank went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Brownfield. He was born April 27, 1926, in Alameda, Calif., to Ralph and Ursa Gorton. He moved with his family to Brownfield in 1934 and graduated from Brownfield High School. He started to work for First National Bank in 1948 as a VE student and continued there as a Senior Vice President and cashier, retiring in 1991.
He served his community in various capacities, including as a longtime member of Brownfield Optimist Club and Brownfield Jaycees. Frank was named "Outstanding Optimist" several years during his service to the club.
Frank was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownfield. He later joined the First United Methodist Church upon the closing of the Presbyterian church. He considered his coworkers at First National Bank his extended family. Every newborn baby received a pink or blue blanket, and every marriage received a lovely gift. Frank was known for his generosity and caring spirit. After his retirement he devoted his life to helping at-risk youth who promptly became his "adopted" family.
Frank is survived by his nephew and caregiver Lindley Gorton of Brownfield and many, many loving friends and bank family members.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ursa Dorthea Gorton in 1968 and his father, Ralph Prindle Gorton in 1940 from Malaria. His father was a participant in the Mexican Revolution riding with Pancho Villa.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Gorton; a sister-in-law Irene Rachel Gorton and niece, Florence Patricia Gorton.
Brownfield News
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Memorial Services for Frank Gorton, 83, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Don McWhorter and Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating.
Frank went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Brownfield. He was born April 27, 1926, in Alameda, Calif., to Ralph and Ursa Gorton. He moved with his family to Brownfield in 1934 and graduated from Brownfield High School. He started to work for First National Bank in 1948 as a VE student and continued there as a Senior Vice President and cashier, retiring in 1991.
He served his community in various capacities, including as a longtime member of Brownfield Optimist Club and Brownfield Jaycees. Frank was named "Outstanding Optimist" several years during his service to the club.
Frank was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownfield. He later joined the First United Methodist Church upon the closing of the Presbyterian church. He considered his coworkers at First National Bank his extended family. Every newborn baby received a pink or blue blanket, and every marriage received a lovely gift. Frank was known for his generosity and caring spirit. After his retirement he devoted his life to helping at-risk youth who promptly became his "adopted" family.
Frank is survived by his nephew and caregiver Lindley Gorton of Brownfield and many, many loving friends and bank family members.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ursa Dorthea Gorton in 1968 and his father, Ralph Prindle Gorton in 1940 from Malaria. His father was a participant in the Mexican Revolution riding with Pancho Villa.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Gorton; a sister-in-law Irene Rachel Gorton and niece, Florence Patricia Gorton.
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Dona Pearl Graham
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Services for Dona Pearl Graham, 68, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Graham died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Aug. 27, 1938 in Anson to Homer Clyde and Dollie Parlee Hinson and moved with her family from Spur to Brownfield in 1942. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She worked and was a supervisor for USDA Cotton Classing Division in Lamesa for over 30 years.
She married Ronnie Graham on October 4, 1954 in Lovington, N.M. He preceded her in death July 10, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a son, Montie Blue Graham, in 1990.
She is survived by a daughter and son, Sharlann Smothermon and Lonnie Graham of Brownfield; a brother, Homer C. Hinson, Jr. of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Ronnette McMeans, Andrea Payne, Audrey Ribble, Cassie Jowers, Casey Graham and Austin Graham; and by six great grandchildren.
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Services for Dona Pearl Graham, 68, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Graham died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Aug. 27, 1938 in Anson to Homer Clyde and Dollie Parlee Hinson and moved with her family from Spur to Brownfield in 1942. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She worked and was a supervisor for USDA Cotton Classing Division in Lamesa for over 30 years.
She married Ronnie Graham on October 4, 1954 in Lovington, N.M. He preceded her in death July 10, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a son, Montie Blue Graham, in 1990.
She is survived by a daughter and son, Sharlann Smothermon and Lonnie Graham of Brownfield; a brother, Homer C. Hinson, Jr. of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Ronnette McMeans, Andrea Payne, Audrey Ribble, Cassie Jowers, Casey Graham and Austin Graham; and by six great grandchildren.
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Mary Handley Endersen Graham
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Services for Mary Handley Endersen Graham, 89, of Brownfield, will be at 2 pm Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Homer Jones, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mary entered into sleep Monday, January 16, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born August 3, 1916, in Strawn, TX., Palo Pinto County, to Albert W. and Mary Endersen. She moved to Brownfield with her family in 1917.
She graduated from Brownfield High School. On January 8, 1933, she married Earnest Ullyses "Blue" Graham. He preceded her in death June 5, 1949. Early in their marriage they started farming in southwest Terry Co., in the Wellman area. She was a housewife, farmer, excellent seamstress and an avid Bridge player and sports fan. After her husband's death, she continued farming and making custom drapes for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Ronald Blue Graham (on July 10, 1999), one grandson, one great grandson and two brothers.
Mary is survived by one son, Gerald G. Graham and wife, Debra, of Brownfield; two daughters, Marjorie G. Fox of Midland and Diana McCraw and husband, Joe, of Purcell, OK; daughter-in-law, Dona Graham of Brownfield; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Thursday. They suggest memorials to Terry County Memorial Association, Hospice, Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund or charity of choice.
Brownfield News
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Services for Mary Handley Endersen Graham, 89, of Brownfield, will be at 2 pm Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Homer Jones, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mary entered into sleep Monday, January 16, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born August 3, 1916, in Strawn, TX., Palo Pinto County, to Albert W. and Mary Endersen. She moved to Brownfield with her family in 1917.
She graduated from Brownfield High School. On January 8, 1933, she married Earnest Ullyses "Blue" Graham. He preceded her in death June 5, 1949. Early in their marriage they started farming in southwest Terry Co., in the Wellman area. She was a housewife, farmer, excellent seamstress and an avid Bridge player and sports fan. After her husband's death, she continued farming and making custom drapes for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Ronald Blue Graham (on July 10, 1999), one grandson, one great grandson and two brothers.
Mary is survived by one son, Gerald G. Graham and wife, Debra, of Brownfield; two daughters, Marjorie G. Fox of Midland and Diana McCraw and husband, Joe, of Purcell, OK; daughter-in-law, Dona Graham of Brownfield; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Thursday. They suggest memorials to Terry County Memorial Association, Hospice, Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund or charity of choice.
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Noel Graves
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Services for Noel Graves will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Robert Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Noel was born on September 29, 1927, in Brownwood to Roy Simms and Mabel Blanch Graves. He worked as an encyclopedia salesman for many years. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Noel was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Boyd. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Graves of Littleton, Colo.; two sons, Steven Graves of McKinney and Wade Graves of Weatherford; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
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Services for Noel Graves will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Robert Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Noel was born on September 29, 1927, in Brownwood to Roy Simms and Mabel Blanch Graves. He worked as an encyclopedia salesman for many years. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Noel was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Boyd. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Graves of Littleton, Colo.; two sons, Steven Graves of McKinney and Wade Graves of Weatherford; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Thomas Earl Graves
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Services for Thomas Earl Graves, 77, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 am, Friday, July 25, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Earl passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born April 5, 1931, in Turkey, Texas to William Rufus and Birdie Graves. He married Janice Mae Rankin, Feb. 16, 1953, in Lovington, N.M. They moved to Brownfield in 1961. Earl farmed and retired in 2002.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Mary "Cookie" Waitman, a brother and two sisters.
Earl is survived by his wife Janice of Brownfield; two daughters, Linda Monfore of Brownfield and Pamela Jean Lieb of Weatherford; two sons, Dennis Earl Graves of Brownfield and James Ray Graves of Abilene; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Bertie Holcombe of Brownfield.
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Services for Thomas Earl Graves, 77, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 am, Friday, July 25, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Earl passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born April 5, 1931, in Turkey, Texas to William Rufus and Birdie Graves. He married Janice Mae Rankin, Feb. 16, 1953, in Lovington, N.M. They moved to Brownfield in 1961. Earl farmed and retired in 2002.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Mary "Cookie" Waitman, a brother and two sisters.
Earl is survived by his wife Janice of Brownfield; two daughters, Linda Monfore of Brownfield and Pamela Jean Lieb of Weatherford; two sons, Dennis Earl Graves of Brownfield and James Ray Graves of Abilene; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Bertie Holcombe of Brownfield.
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Mary Viola Green
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Services for Mary Viola Green, 83, of Boerne and formerly of Brownfield, will be held Monday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the Brownfield Church of Christ, with Bob Reynolds and Derek McNamara officiating. Burial will take place in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Green died Friday, July 28, 2006 at Boerne. She was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Tokio to William and Ethel Martin. She graduated from Brownfield High School, and married Raymond Green Aug. 31, 1941 in Tokio.
They farmed in the area for many years until retiring in 1998. Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1991. She was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Green is survived by a daughter, Caroyl Green of Boerne; a son, Pat Green of New Mexico; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Pete Green in 1982 and Lawrence Green in 1999.
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Services for Mary Viola Green, 83, of Boerne and formerly of Brownfield, will be held Monday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the Brownfield Church of Christ, with Bob Reynolds and Derek McNamara officiating. Burial will take place in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Green died Friday, July 28, 2006 at Boerne. She was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Tokio to William and Ethel Martin. She graduated from Brownfield High School, and married Raymond Green Aug. 31, 1941 in Tokio.
They farmed in the area for many years until retiring in 1998. Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1991. She was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Green is survived by a daughter, Caroyl Green of Boerne; a son, Pat Green of New Mexico; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Pete Green in 1982 and Lawrence Green in 1999.
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Delton Gregg
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Services for Delton Gregg, 79, of Brownfield were held 2 p.m., Monday, July 20, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Bob Reynolds and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Delton passed away at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born on January 14, 1930, to David Edward and Nora Bessie Gregg in Arab, Alabama and moved to Meadow at a young age. He graduated from Meadow High School in 1949.
He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea. Delton married Barbara Grace Green on March 3, 1951, in Brownfield. He was a farmer and received the "Outstanding Young Farmer of Terry County" award. He was County Commissioner for Prec. 3 for 12 years. In 1999 he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Ulys Gregg; a sister, Grace Carter.
Delton is survived by his wife Barbara of Brownfield; two daughters, Carmin McWilliams and husband Greg of Levelland and Cindy Zimmerman and husband Harry of Lubbock; grandchildren, Dave McWilliams of Leander, Jayne Awbrey and husband Eric of Portland; Michael Zimmerman and wife Renee of Lubbock and Andrea Zimmerman and fiancee Tim Hammer of San Antonio; 1 great-granddaughter, Amber Grace Awbrey of Portland; three sisters, Erma Knight of Meadow, Nadine Cain and husband Maurice of Ropesville and Dorothy Liles of Kress.
Brownfield News
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Services for Delton Gregg, 79, of Brownfield were held 2 p.m., Monday, July 20, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Bob Reynolds and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Delton passed away at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born on January 14, 1930, to David Edward and Nora Bessie Gregg in Arab, Alabama and moved to Meadow at a young age. He graduated from Meadow High School in 1949.
He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea. Delton married Barbara Grace Green on March 3, 1951, in Brownfield. He was a farmer and received the "Outstanding Young Farmer of Terry County" award. He was County Commissioner for Prec. 3 for 12 years. In 1999 he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Ulys Gregg; a sister, Grace Carter.
Delton is survived by his wife Barbara of Brownfield; two daughters, Carmin McWilliams and husband Greg of Levelland and Cindy Zimmerman and husband Harry of Lubbock; grandchildren, Dave McWilliams of Leander, Jayne Awbrey and husband Eric of Portland; Michael Zimmerman and wife Renee of Lubbock and Andrea Zimmerman and fiancee Tim Hammer of San Antonio; 1 great-granddaughter, Amber Grace Awbrey of Portland; three sisters, Erma Knight of Meadow, Nadine Cain and husband Maurice of Ropesville and Dorothy Liles of Kress.
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Francisco M. Grimaldo, Sr.
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Services for Francisco M. Grimaldo, Sr., 74, of Brownfield, were held Friday, March 24, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary was held Thursday, March 23, in Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Grimaldo died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born March 9, 1932, in Calallen, and was raised in Corpus Christi. He moved to Brownfield in 1944. He was a truck driver and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and Cursillista.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margarita; three sons: Bonifacio of Brownfield, Francisco, Jr., of Baytown, and Juan of Lubbock; six daughters: Andrea Rangel of Lubbock, Delfina Ramirez of Georgetown, Mona Lisa Garcia of Lubbock, Marta Alvarado of Garland, Josephina Garza of Lubbock and Maria Melgar of Lubbock; and four sisters: Ana Maria Salas, Maria Panifa DeLeon, Narsisa Rendon and Guadalupe Mesquias. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren.
Mr. Grimaldo was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Margarito, and two brothers, Bonifacio, Jr., and Perfecto, and one sister, Juana Gutierrez. Grandsons and a granddaughter served as pallbearers.
Brownfield News
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Services for Francisco M. Grimaldo, Sr., 74, of Brownfield, were held Friday, March 24, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Rosary was held Thursday, March 23, in Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Grimaldo died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born March 9, 1932, in Calallen, and was raised in Corpus Christi. He moved to Brownfield in 1944. He was a truck driver and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and Cursillista.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margarita; three sons: Bonifacio of Brownfield, Francisco, Jr., of Baytown, and Juan of Lubbock; six daughters: Andrea Rangel of Lubbock, Delfina Ramirez of Georgetown, Mona Lisa Garcia of Lubbock, Marta Alvarado of Garland, Josephina Garza of Lubbock and Maria Melgar of Lubbock; and four sisters: Ana Maria Salas, Maria Panifa DeLeon, Narsisa Rendon and Guadalupe Mesquias. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren.
Mr. Grimaldo was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Margarito, and two brothers, Bonifacio, Jr., and Perfecto, and one sister, Juana Gutierrez. Grandsons and a granddaughter served as pallbearers.
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Jolynn Janae Grimaldo
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Jolynn Janae Grimaldo, 20, of Brownfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Wolfforth. She was born on September 18, 1985, to Perfecto and Melissa Grimaldo in Lubbock. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 2003 and attended South Plains College. She was the manager of Burger King.
A Rosary 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 her memories are her parents Perfecto and Melissa Grimaldo of the home; Maternal Grandfathers Jesus Garza of Houston and Jose DeLuna of Lubbock; Paternal Grandmother Gloria Grimaldo of Lubbock; Paternal Great Grand-mothers Lucinda Vidales and Lala Riojas, both of Brownfield; and 1 brother: Perfecto Abahm Grimaldo of Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Perfecto Grimaldo.
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Jolynn Janae Grimaldo, 20, of Brownfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Wolfforth. She was born on September 18, 1985, to Perfecto and Melissa Grimaldo in Lubbock. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 2003 and attended South Plains College. She was the manager of Burger King.
A Rosary 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 her memories are her parents Perfecto and Melissa Grimaldo of the home; Maternal Grandfathers Jesus Garza of Houston and Jose DeLuna of Lubbock; Paternal Grandmother Gloria Grimaldo of Lubbock; Paternal Great Grand-mothers Lucinda Vidales and Lala Riojas, both of Brownfield; and 1 brother: Perfecto Abahm Grimaldo of Brownfield.
She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Perfecto Grimaldo.
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Hans K. Grosstueck
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Hans K. Grosstueck, 55, passed away December 16, 2010, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Pastor Ruby Moultrie officiating. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Grosstueck was born November 27, 1955, to Kurt and Marianne Grosstueck in Germany. He was a lifetime resident of Brownfield and graduated from Brownfield High School.
He married Debra Elliston, October 9, 1993, in Seagraves. He was employed by West Texas and Lubbock Railroad where he worked as a supervisor.
Hans loved his family and he loved Christmas time. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, working in his yard and his motorcycle. But most of all, he loved licorice.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah, of the home; his mother, Marianne Grosstueck of Colorado City; two sons, Erik of Lubbock and Derik of Brownfield; two daughters: Krista Moore and husband Brian of Lamesa and Leta Koehler and husband David of Lamesa; one sister, Ursula Lakey of Sylvester, and five grandchildren, Brian Moore Jr., Gage Berta, Reagan Koehler, Brayden Koehler and Autumn Moore.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kurt in 2008, and his grandparents.
Brownfield News
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Hans K. Grosstueck, 55, passed away December 16, 2010, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Pastor Ruby Moultrie officiating. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mr. Grosstueck was born November 27, 1955, to Kurt and Marianne Grosstueck in Germany. He was a lifetime resident of Brownfield and graduated from Brownfield High School.
He married Debra Elliston, October 9, 1993, in Seagraves. He was employed by West Texas and Lubbock Railroad where he worked as a supervisor.
Hans loved his family and he loved Christmas time. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, working in his yard and his motorcycle. But most of all, he loved licorice.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah, of the home; his mother, Marianne Grosstueck of Colorado City; two sons, Erik of Lubbock and Derik of Brownfield; two daughters: Krista Moore and husband Brian of Lamesa and Leta Koehler and husband David of Lamesa; one sister, Ursula Lakey of Sylvester, and five grandchildren, Brian Moore Jr., Gage Berta, Reagan Koehler, Brayden Koehler and Autumn Moore.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kurt in 2008, and his grandparents.
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Larry Don Gryder
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Services for Larry Don Gryder, 62, of Granite Shoals, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wayne Venable officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
A family visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Larry passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in Round Rock. He was born July 31, 1950, in Lubbock to William and Lillian Gryder. He lived in Seminole, Lamesa, Brownfield, Houston, Lubbock and most recently in Granite Shoals. Larry was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Burnett.
Larry is survived by two brothers, Garry Gryder and wife Elia of Brownfield and Billy Gryder of Sunrise Beach; three nephews, Kelvin Gryder and wife Laura of Hobbs, N.M., Scott Gryder of Chicago and David Gryder and wife Lizzy of Lubbock and a great nephew, Sebastian.
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Services for Larry Don Gryder, 62, of Granite Shoals, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wayne Venable officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
A family visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Larry passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in Round Rock. He was born July 31, 1950, in Lubbock to William and Lillian Gryder. He lived in Seminole, Lamesa, Brownfield, Houston, Lubbock and most recently in Granite Shoals. Larry was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Burnett.
Larry is survived by two brothers, Garry Gryder and wife Elia of Brownfield and Billy Gryder of Sunrise Beach; three nephews, Kelvin Gryder and wife Laura of Hobbs, N.M., Scott Gryder of Chicago and David Gryder and wife Lizzy of Lubbock and a great nephew, Sebastian.
Earl Eugene Guinn
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Services for Earl Eugene Guinn, 68, of Brownfield were held Friday, March 3, in Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tommy Sanders officiating, assisted by Rev. Randy Hamilton. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Guinn died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Dumas to Andy and Thelma Guinn and was married to Ruby Nunley on Sep 7, 1957, in Crosbyton. He and his wife moved to Brownfield in 1991. He attended school in Santa Rosa, NM., where his family lived for 22 years.
He was employed by the Santa Rosa Police Department where he established the Mounted Patrol Division. He also loved to play the guitar and sing Country and Gospel music with the group.
He is survived by his wife; two sons: Jimmy of Brownfield and Melvin of Memphis, Texas, and two daughters: Carla Carrasco of Riverside, Calif., and Jody York of Martindale, Texas. He is also survived by two brothers: Merle and Bud Guinn both of Santa Rosa, NM; three sisters: Louise McFarlin of Amarillo, Bobbie Guinn of Santa Rosa, NM, and Margaret Simpson of Cosmopolis, WA., and by 16 grand-children and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Guinn was preceded in death by one son, Jerry, in 1992; one great-grandson; two sisters, Anna Harley and Viola Vigil and by two brothers, Glenn and Billy Earl.
Pallbearers were Bruce Dorsett, Tommy Dale McFarlin, Gilbert Coronado, Jr., Rudy Garcia, Jr., Eric McElroy, Wayne McFarlin, Steve Guinn and Kris Hiracheta.
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Services for Earl Eugene Guinn, 68, of Brownfield were held Friday, March 3, in Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tommy Sanders officiating, assisted by Rev. Randy Hamilton. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Guinn died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Dumas to Andy and Thelma Guinn and was married to Ruby Nunley on Sep 7, 1957, in Crosbyton. He and his wife moved to Brownfield in 1991. He attended school in Santa Rosa, NM., where his family lived for 22 years.
He was employed by the Santa Rosa Police Department where he established the Mounted Patrol Division. He also loved to play the guitar and sing Country and Gospel music with the group.
He is survived by his wife; two sons: Jimmy of Brownfield and Melvin of Memphis, Texas, and two daughters: Carla Carrasco of Riverside, Calif., and Jody York of Martindale, Texas. He is also survived by two brothers: Merle and Bud Guinn both of Santa Rosa, NM; three sisters: Louise McFarlin of Amarillo, Bobbie Guinn of Santa Rosa, NM, and Margaret Simpson of Cosmopolis, WA., and by 16 grand-children and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Guinn was preceded in death by one son, Jerry, in 1992; one great-grandson; two sisters, Anna Harley and Viola Vigil and by two brothers, Glenn and Billy Earl.
Pallbearers were Bruce Dorsett, Tommy Dale McFarlin, Gilbert Coronado, Jr., Rudy Garcia, Jr., Eric McElroy, Wayne McFarlin, Steve Guinn and Kris Hiracheta.
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Lena Mae Gunter
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Lena Mae Gunter, 82, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010, in Fort Worth.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Brownfield Church of Christ, 502 Lubbock Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your home hospice care.
Lena was born August 31, 1928, in Snyder to Henry and Anna Dyer, now deceased.
She is survived by three sons, Tommy Gunter and Alan Gunter of Abilene and Larry Gunter of Phoenix; two daughters, Kathy Baggett of Walanga and Joe Mounce of Sundown; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Robertson of Colorado City; Frances Hansard of Brownfield; and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
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Lena Mae Gunter, 82, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010, in Fort Worth.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Brownfield Church of Christ, 502 Lubbock Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your home hospice care.
Lena was born August 31, 1928, in Snyder to Henry and Anna Dyer, now deceased.
She is survived by three sons, Tommy Gunter and Alan Gunter of Abilene and Larry Gunter of Phoenix; two daughters, Kathy Baggett of Walanga and Joe Mounce of Sundown; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Robertson of Colorado City; Frances Hansard of Brownfield; and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
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Eva Contreras Gutierrez
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Funeral Mass for Eva Contreras Gutierrez, 64, of Brownfield was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery. Rosaries were prayed on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Gutierrez was born Aug. 7, 1942, to Feliz and Elosia Contreras in Runge, Texas. She was employed at the Village Grill for many years and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong resident of Terry County.
Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by three sons---Rick Guerra and Joe Louis Gutierrez, both of Brownfield and Carlos Gutierrez of Lubbock and by two daughters---Annette Olivas of Sundown and Elva Lara of Lubbock.
She is also survived by one brother---Cipriano Contreras of Brownfield and by a twin sister---Maria Tamayo of Torrance, Calif. Mrs. Gutierrez is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Patricia Gutierrez, one brother and two sisters.
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Funeral Mass for Eva Contreras Gutierrez, 64, of Brownfield was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery. Rosaries were prayed on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Gutierrez was born Aug. 7, 1942, to Feliz and Elosia Contreras in Runge, Texas. She was employed at the Village Grill for many years and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong resident of Terry County.
Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by three sons---Rick Guerra and Joe Louis Gutierrez, both of Brownfield and Carlos Gutierrez of Lubbock and by two daughters---Annette Olivas of Sundown and Elva Lara of Lubbock.
She is also survived by one brother---Cipriano Contreras of Brownfield and by a twin sister---Maria Tamayo of Torrance, Calif. Mrs. Gutierrez is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Patricia Gutierrez, one brother and two sisters.
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