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The obituaries on this page are roughly alphabetical.
Obituary for Feliz Salas
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral services for Felix Salas, age 55, were held Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 2:00 P.M. in the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield. Father Gerald Leatham officiated. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield. A Rosary was prayed Tuesday evening at Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors.
Mr. Salas was born on March 4, 1951 in Brownfield to Santos and Isabel Salas. He attended school in Brownfield and has been a lifelong resident. In 1974 he met and married the love of his life, Juanita Rivas in Brownfield. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Survivors are his wife, Juanita, of the home; Four Sons: Felix Jr. of Amarillo, James of Levelland, and Jeffery and Mark, both of Brownfield and five Daughters: Kristi Garcia, Jackie Salas, Francis Rodriguez, Mary Saldana and Joann Castro all of Brownfield.
He is also survived by seven Brothers: Eliseo, Ricky, and Valdomero all of Brownfield, Santos and Roger both of Hereford, Sammy of Lamesa and Alex of Washington. Nine Sisters: Juanita Benetiz, Stella Cordaway, Laura Champian and Sonia Salas, all of Lubbock, Santos Mata and Ruby Borrego and Janie Salas all of Brownfield, Mary Ann Salas of Amarillo and Sandra Salas of Canyon. Mr. Salas also leaves 14 Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two daughters.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Gregoria Salas
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Gregoria Salas, 101, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Monday, August 8, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Gregoria passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at her home in Brownfield. She was born January 1, 1910, in Caldwell County to Adolfo and Carmelita Salinas. Gregoria married Luis Salas in 1927. He preceded her in death in 1977. They moved to Brownfield in 1929. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
She is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother.
Gregoria is survived by 3 sons, Manuel, Luis, Jr. and Roberto, all of Brownfield; 6 daughters, Pauline Flores of Michigan, Mary Pauda, Dolores DeLeon, Cipriana Rodriquez, Hortencia Arellano and Georgia Mansmith all of Brownfield; 44 grandchildren and 94 great grandchildren; family extending to the 6th generation with surmountable numbers.
Gregoria was the catalyst that led her family with compassion, grace, strength, humility and an unconditional love for her children and grandchildren. Gregoria attributed her life's longevity to the devotion of her family and her faith in God.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Seferino Grimaldo Salas, Jr.
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Seferino Grimaldo Salas, Jr., 60, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church with Rev. Plutarco Garcia officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Seferino passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Brownfield to Seferino G. and Ana Maria Salas.
His father preceded him in death in 1984. On Feb 14, 1986, he married Gloria Villarreal in Brownfield. He worked as a pipeline foreman in the oilfields for 18 years until retiring and was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista Church.
Seferino is survived by his wife Gloria of Brownfield; three daughters, Beatrice Salas, Monica Ruiz and her husband Roger and Tina Maria Salas, all of Brownfield; a step-daughter, Victoria Sanchez and her husband Amador of Houston; a son, Seferino Salas, III of Lubbock; a stepson, Marcelo V. Gutierrez of Seattle, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; his mother, Ana Maria Salas of Brownfield; two brothers, Frank Cervantes of Brownfield and Jesse Salas of Lubbock; nine sisters, Mary Fonseca and her husband Martin of Brownfield, Juana Alejandro and her husband Jesse of Brownfield, Estefana Martinez and her husband Joe of Lubbock, Dionicia Flores and her husband Jesse of Lubbock, Julie Georgio and her husband Pat of Michigan, Sylvia Renteria and her husband Rick of Lubbock, Sandra Garcia and her husband Eli of Lubbock, Helen Castaneda and her husband Sammy of Lubbock and Ramona Salas of Lubbock.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Taylor Brooke Sales
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Taylor Brooke Sales, 12, of Brownfield were held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Buddy Mills officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Taylor passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock. She was born Aug. 18, 1996, in Midland to Todd and Robin Sales and moved to Brownfield with her family in 1998. She attended Oak Grove Elementary School and Brownfield Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Julius Roy Elliott.
Taylor is survived by her mother, Robin Sales, of Brownfield; her father, Todd Sales, of Midland; a sister, Meagan Holmes of Brownfield; three brothers, Heath Allen of Kansas City, Kan., Ronnie Trevor and Tanner Austin Sales of Brownfield; her grandparents, Ronnie and Sharon Sales of Lubbock, Valda Elliott of Brownfield; great grandparents, Eunice Sales of Lubbock, Iva Goree of Amhurst and Lorene McGehee of Slaton; numerous aunts and uncles.
The family suggest memorials to the "Make a Wish" Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Hector T. Salinas, Sr
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Hector T. Salinas, Sr., 66, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at his residence in Brownfield. Funeral Services were held Monday, July 20, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel 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. Salinas was born January 28, 1942, to Cristobal Salinas and Tomasita Martinez in Mexico. He moved to Brownfield in 1963. On September 16, 1964, he married Marcilla Rodriguez in Brownfield. She preceded him in death August 12, 2001.
Hector worked for Massingel as a Gang Pusher for 30 years. He was a Catholic.
Those left to cherish his memories include one son, Hector Salinas Jr. and his wife Rosa of Brownfield; four daughters, Rosa Gonzales and husband Gonzalo, Maria Juarez and husband Gustavo, Carmen Leija and husband Johnny and Juanita Salazar and husband David all of Brownfielf; two brothers, Telesforo Salinas and Jose Luz Salinas, both of Mexico and two sisters, Rosa Linda Guiterrez and Isaac Guiterrez both of Mexico. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Cristobal and one sister.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Maria Luz Salinas
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Maria Luz Salinas, 65, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Lubbock. Prayer services were held Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Thursday, Feb. 5 at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Feb. 6 at Templo Betel with Rev. Santos Gamez officiating and Pastor Heralinda Falcon assisting. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Ms. Salinas was born Oct. 30, 1943, to Hilario Jr. and Maria Jimenez, in Meadow. She has lived in Brownfield her whole life.
Maria is survived by her father, Hilario Jimenez, Jr.; one son, Telesforo Salinas and his wife Alma of Brownfield; one daughter, Maggie Jimenez and her husband Benjamin of Gainesville, Ga.; two brothers: Hilario Jimenez III of Brownfield and Joe Jimenez of Worland Wyo.; and two sisters, Olga Argelles of Levelland and Rosario Bazan of Brownfield. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother in 1974 and one son in 1972.
Personal services were provided by Mark A Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Maria Sanchez
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Rosary for Maria Sanchez, 84, of Brownfield was held Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Services were held Thursday, Oct. 5, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Levelland Cemetery in Levelland.
She died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Hondo to Guillermo and Bruna (Brenda) Hernandez. She was married to Mauricio Sanchez in 1955. He died in 1981.
Mrs. Sanchez lived in Terry County for 75 years. She is survived by three sons---Joe, Tommy and Felipe, all of Brownfield and one daughter---Margaret Jackson of Arkoma, Okla.
She is also survived by two brothers---Juan and Lorenzo Hernandez, both of Hondo and by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Maximino Sanchez, Jr.
submitted by Edgle Dyer Maximino Sanchez, Jr., age 59, of Brownfield passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007, at his home. A Rosary was prayed Thursday at 7 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. The Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 12, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Sanchez was born June 30, 1948, to Maximino Sr. and Siriaca Molina in Rio Hondo, Texas. He attended school in Mexico and moved to Brownfield in 1961. In 1970 he married Maria De LaLuz Mendoza in Edinburg, Texas. They have been married for 36 years.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Maria of the home, his mother Siriaca Sanchez of Monterey, Mexico; seven daughters; Linda Sanchez, Sonia Sanchez Garcia, and Mary Ann Mendoza of Brownfield, Lidia Sanchez and Irene Sanchez Garcia, both of El Paso, and Eva Sanchez and Angela Sanchez also of Brownfield. He also leaves 11 Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 1 son, Daniel, in 1984, his father, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Tomasa Valles Sanchez
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Tomasa Valles Sanchez, 86 formerly a Lubbock citizen and a Brownfield native, died October 7, 2010, surrounded by her family in Arlington, TX.
Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, October 11, 2010, in Brownfield Cemetery and will be directed by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lydia Gesele Sartain
submitted by Edgle Dyer Services for Lydia Gesele Sartain were held Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lydia Sartain, 53, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Brownfield to Robert Clyde and Vona Rae Chambliss. She graduated from Brownfield High School and was an emergency management technician in Brownfield for four years. She was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church.
Lydia is survived by her parents; two daughters, Tiffani Long and husband Kevan of Cibolo and Courtney Sartain of Lubbock; a sister, Dianna Walker of Forsan.
Online condolences may be sent to www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Richard Dennis Schroeder
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Richard Dennis Schroeder, 59, of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
Richard was born on August 13, 1947, in Electra to Roland and Beuna Schroeder. He joined the Army where he served in Vietnam. He moved to Brownfield in the 1980's. He worked as a carpenter until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Trena Hacker and is survived by his brother, John Schroeder, and his brother-in-law, Don Hacker.
Brownfield News
Obituary for B. D. "Bud" Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for B. D. 'Bud' Seaton, 90, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Derek McNamara officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Seaton died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born Oct. 6, 1916 in Fisher County to Grover and Alice Seaton. He was married to Lena Campbell in Sept. 23, 1939, in Dunn. She died on March 24, 2006.
Mr. Seaton attended school in Red Mud. He and his wife moved to the Foster Community in Terry County in 1940. They farmed in the Pool Community for 50 years. He was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by two daughters---Lavone Lewis and her husband: Duane and Phyllis McCutcheon and her husband--- Dennis, all of Brownfield.
Mr. Seaton is also survived by four sons---Doyle and his wife, Candi, of Plains, Ronnie and his wife---Brenda of Brownfield, Burl and his wife---Kathy of Peoria, AZ, and Steven and his wife---Diana of Lenora, KS
He is also survived by three brothers---J.C., Bradley, and Ira, all of Brownfield, and two sisters---Julia Woodard of Brownfield and Cora Rose Jones of San Angelo.
Mr. Seaton is also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson---Burk Donald Seaton in 1971. Family members served as pallbearers.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Ferrell Sue Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Ferrell Sue Seaton, 88, of Brownfield will be at 11am, Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Sue passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, in Justin, Texas. She was born January 16, 1924, to Travis and Gladys Hairston in Winters, Texas. She married J.C. Seaton on January 30, 1946, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death in 2009. Sue taught Sunday school, World Bible School and was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Holli Seaton in 1980.
Sue is survived by her son, Mike Seaton and his wife DeAnn of Brownfield; her daughter, Susan Crutcher and her husband Larry of Justin; grandchildren, Amy and Chad Davis of Ponder, Nicholas Seaton of Brownfield and Traci Furgeson and husband Anthony of Shallowater; 3 great grandchildren, Brennen and Bailey Davis of Ponder and soon to arrive Landri Furgeson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations can be made to Terry County Livestock Association Scholarship Account, C/O J. R. Cudd, 209 S. 5th, Brownfield, TX, 79316 or New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, NM 88130.
Obituary for Grover Bradley Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Grover Bradley Seaton, 79, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Pastor Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Brad's nephews served as pallbearers.
Brad passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at his home in Brownfield.
He was born June 7, 1931, in Redmud, Texas to Grover U. and Alice M. Seaton. He moved to Terry County and attended Brownfield Schools. He was a Korean Army Veteran. He married Billie Yvonne Dunn on June 14, 1952, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death in 1982. Brad then married Jerinne E. Bulsterbaum on Sep. 14, 1985, in Union. He was employed for many years for Terry County until retiring. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ and attended Calvary Baptist Church.
Brad is survived by his wife, Jerinne of Brownfield; five daughters, Jacquelinne, Dianna and Stephanie Seaton, Brenda Langehennig and husband Robert of Lubbock and Donna Bradley of Flower Mound; two sisters, Julia Woodard of Brownfield and Rose Jones of San Angelo; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Ira Edell Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Ira Edell Seaton, 90, of Brownfield went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at his home.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Seaton and Rev. Lynn Dill officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ira was born June 3, 1919, in McCauley, Texas to Grover Ulysses and Alice May Seaton. He moved with his family to Terry County in 1939 and served in the United States Army from 1942-46. He married Mae Jean Bevers on September 10, 1947, in Wellman. She preceded him in death January 24, 2010.
Ira began working for the Texas Highway Department in 1946 and retired with 31 years of service in 1977. He loved everyone he met and was affectionately known as "The Candy Man." He was a member of Abundant Harvest Community Church.
Ira is survived by one son, Chris Seaton, and his wife Lisa of Brownfield; one brother, Bradley Seaton and his wife Jerinne of Brownfield; two sisters, Julia Woodard of Brownfield and Rose Jones of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the church gymnasium following services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Abundant Harvest Community Church Ministry Outreach Fund, 101 S. 4th St., Brownfield, TX 79316.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
Obituary for J. C. Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
J.C. Seaton, 86, of Brownfield passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, in Denton. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Bo Sherro officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
J.C. was born on March 5, 1923, in Trent, Texas to the late Grover Ulysses and Alice May Seaton. He moved to Terry County with his family as a child. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
J. C. married Sue Hairston on January 30, 1946, in Brownfield. He owned Seaton Machine Shop for over 45 years. He also farmed throughout Terry County for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Holli Seaton, in 1980.
Survivors are his wife Sue Seaton of Brownfield; his son, Mike Seaton and his wife DeAnn of Brownfield; his daughter, Susan Crutcher and her husband Larry of Justin; grandchildren, Amy and Chad Davis of Lake Kaiowa, Tx, Nicholas Seaton of Brownfield and Tracy and Anthony Ferguson of Lubbock; one great grandson, Brennen Davis of Lake Kaiowa, Texas; two brothers, Bradley Seaton and his wife Jerinne of Brownfield and Ira Seaton and his wife Jean of Brownfield; two sisters, Julia Woodard of Brownfield and Rose Jones of San Angelo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Donations can be made to Terry County Livestock Association Scholarship Account, C/O Amy Dawson, 301 W. Main, Brownfield, TX, 79316 or New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, NM 88130.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lena Seaton
submitted by Edgel Dyer
Services for Lena Seaton, 84, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, March 29, in the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Seaton died Friday, March 24, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born Sept 2, 1921, in Scurry County to the late Lawrence and Cora Campbell and was married to B. D. "Bud" Seaton on Sept 23, 1939, in Dunn. She attended school in Hermleigh and Dunn. She and her husband moved to the Foster Community in Terry County in 1940 where they farmed until their retirement. They also farmed in the Pool Community for 50 years. They were members of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Mrs. Seaton is survived by her husband; two daughters: Lavone Gay Lewis and Phyllis McCutcheon, both of Brownfield; four sons: Doyle Allen Seaton of Plains, Ronnie Dell Seaton of Brownfield, Burl Don Seaton of Peoria, Ariz., and Steven Kent Seaton of Lenora, Kan; one sister: Myrtle May Hamblen of Amarillo; one brother: Roy Campbell of Rowlett and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Burk Donald Seaton in 1971, and by five brothers.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Mae Jean Seaton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Mae Jean Seaton, 83, of Brownfield went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at her home.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Seaton and Rev. Lynn Dill officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jean was born October 26, 1926, in the Foster Community to Clay and Mary Bevers. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1945 and attended Texas Tech University. She married Ira Seaton on September 10, 1947, in Wellman.
Jean taught school in Union, Texas, for two years and in 1952 began working for Brownfield State Bank, from where she retired in 1995. She was known as a woman of prayer and was a member of Abundant Harvest Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.
Jean is survived by her husband, Ira Seaton; one son, Chris Seaton and his wife Lisa of Brownfield; one brother, Joe Bevers of Roswell, N.M.; one sister, Margaret Hartman of Brownfield; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Abundant Harvest Community Church Mission Fund, 101 S. 4th, Brownfield, TX 79316.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lydia M. Servantes
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Lydia M. Servantes, 64, of Brownfield passed away on Friday, February 10, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born on Sept 14, 1941, to Alfredo and Manuela Marroquin in Floresville, Texas. On August 22, 1959, she married the love of her life, Adam Servantes, in Floresville. They have been in Brownfield since the late 1970's. Her special accomplishment in life was her children. She also loved to decorate her home.
There were prayer services for Mrs. Servantes on Sunday and Monday evenings, February 12th & 13th at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 2:00 P.M. also at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tobias Gonzales officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Adam, of the home; 4 Sons: Ray and Ernest, both of Brownfield, Leroy of Huntsville and Adam, Jr., of California; 2 Daughters: Paula Arteaga of Brownfield and Sylvia Barrera of Levelland; 1 Brother: Pete Marroquin of Brownfield and 1 Sister: Soyla Vasquez, of Wellman.
She also left 20 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 3 sons.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Kearby Sexton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Kearby Sexton, 77, of Brownfield will be at 11 am, Thursday, Aug. 28, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 am at Terry County Memorial Cemetery prior to the service under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kearby passed away August 25, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born June 10, 1931, in Brownfield to Tira Garland and Ina Sexton. He attended and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1948.
He farmed in Terry County for 30 years and was on the board of directors of the Co-op Station for 22 years. He enjoyed woodworking and his work with the church youth and mission trips. He had been a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church since 1940.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Lonnie and T.G. Sexton.
He is survived by his wife, Loryce Sexton of Brownfield; a daughter, Denny Sexton of Florence; a son, Alan Sexton and his wife Pam of Wolfforth; two grandsons, Kearby Rhyan Sexton and Joshua Alan Sexton of Wolfforth; a sister, Dorothy Foote of Seminole; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Sexton of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First Baptist Church Building Fund, 219 W. Main, Brownfield, TX 79316 or VistaCare Hospice, 1717 Norfolk, Suite A, Lubbock, TX 79416.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lyle Thomas Shelton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Lyle Thomas Shelton, 76, of Bakersfield, Calif., passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, in a Mission Hills Hospital.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Interment followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Lyle was born June 15, 1933, in Brownfield to Joe Lyle and Ida Mae Shelton.
The Reno Air Races community is mourning the loss of a legend. Lyle was a Reno Air Races Champion and commercial pilot. He was the original pilot and owner of the "Rare Bear," a highly modified Grumman F8F Bearcat aircraft that gained fame at the Reno Air Races. Lyle had more wins than anyone else in the sport.Rare Bear hit top speeds of more than 500 mph. Lyle began his career in air racing in 1964, and in 1966 he signed-on with Trans World Airlines piloting 707's, 727's and Lockheed L-101 I's. He retired in March of 1991, but continued to participate in the Reno Air Races. Lyle was a six-time gold champion and a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Joyce; a son, John Edward Slack and wife Melody Ann; a granddaughter, Mariah Slack, all of Bakersfield, California; a nephew, John Keyes; great nephew, Shawn McKenzie. He is proceded in death by his parents; a son, Joseph Arnold Shelton and his sister, JoAnn Shelton.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the ASPCA.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Jimmie D. Sherrin
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Jimmie D. Sherrin, 69, of Brownfield went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Dr. Ken Horn officiating. Burial will be at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Jimmie was born on September 25, 1940, in Brownfield to J.W. and Marguerite Sherrin. He attended schools in Gomez through 6th grade, before moving to Brownfield schools from which he graduated in 1959.
He married Sherlyn Gray on March 31, 1967 at Tokio Baptist Church. He began farming in Terry County in 1964, retiring in 2002. Jimmie was a 32nd degree Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Billie Dale Sherrin.
Jimmie is survived by his wife, Sherlyn Sherrin of Brownfield and his daughter, MaDawn Sherrin of Post.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Margaret Sherrin
submitted by Shirley Webb
BROWNFIELD -Grave-side services for Marguerite Sherrin,85,of Brownfield will be at 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2003,at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Land officiating. Services are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, April 16,2003, in Lubbock. She was born Aug.17, 1917, in Callahan County and attended Tokio schools. She moved to Yoakum County in 1924 with her parents and married J. W. "Stubby" Sherrin on Dec. 9, 1934, in Tahoka. They lived and farmed in the Tokio area until 1964, at which time they moved to Brownfield. Mrs. Sherrin was preceded in death by her husband on Feb.19,1987. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Billie Dale Sherrin, in 1943.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Sherlyn Sherrin of Brownfield, and a granddaughter, MaDawn Sherrin of Amarillo.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Obituary for Winford H. Shewmake
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Private Memorial Services for Winford H. Shewmake, 86, of Brownfield will be held at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Ruidoso, N.M.
Winford passed away Friday, November 20, 2009, in Lubbock. He was born January 11, 1923, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to Richard D. and Milmer Snyder Shewmake. He is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Winford is survived by his companion, Jean Doss of Brownfield; a son, Randy Shewmake and wife Cindy of Hatch, N.M.; three daughters, Patricia Wenzel and husband Jerry of Brownfield, Donna McGuire of Lubbock and Betty Stephens of Lubbock; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Thomas "Tommy" Shipman
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Thomas "Tommy" Shipman, 92, of Brownfield were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Thomas passed away on Dec. 23, 2008 in Lubbock. Thomas was born on Dec. 14, 1916, in Del Rio to Frank and Bula Shipman. He enlisted in the Army, serving in WWII, where he received many medals. He married Dora Lee Bristow on Aug. 30, 1938, in Van Horn. She preceded him in death on Dec. 12, 1993. He worked for Ozark-Mahoning Chemical Company from 1955 until his retirement in 1982. Thomas was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.
He is survived by his sister, Josephine Mooring of Roswell; his niece, JoAnn Joy and her husband Dwayne of Capitan; his nephew, James and his wife Debby of Silver City; his nephew Mike Mooring of Roswell; his great nieces and nephews, Travis and Jared Joy, and Sara Collins and Wade Mooring; several great great nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Leta Jane Brownfield Shirley
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Leta Jane Brownfield Shirley, 86, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, at the former Brownfield First Presbyterian Church, 1002 E. Broadway, in Brownfield with family members officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Jane passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Lubbock. Jane was born March 17, 1922, in Brownfield to Alfred Marion and Seleta Jane Brownfield. Her home, while growing up, was what is now the Terry County Heritage Museum. Jane graduated from Brownfield High School and then attended Texas Tech University. During her junior year at Tech, Pearl Harbor was bombed, and the following fall she went back to work at Consolidated Aircraft in Ft. Worth.
In 1943 Jane joined Jacquelyn Cochran's Women's Air Force Service Pilots group and was sent to Avenger Field in Sweetwater for training. She was a WWII WASPS Veteran and was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005 in Galveston, Texas. While in training, Jane met Lt. John Edward "Jack" Shirley. They were married, July 6, 1944, in Hobbs, N.M. He preceded her in death July 10, 1989.
Jane invested in farming, ranching and banking ventures. She was a member of the Brownfield First United Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her four children, Pamela Jane Crowe and husband Richard, of Buckholts, Texas, Liza Jane Morell and husband Mike, of Bremerton, Wash., Nancy Jane Clark of Port Orchard, Wash., and John Brownfield Shirley and wife Tammy, of Snyder. Jane is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Charles Russell Shrimpton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for Charles Russell Shrimpton, 61, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Chapel with Dr. Carl Moman officiating.
Russell passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, at his home in Brownfield. He was born in Brownfield to Charles Edward and Patricia Parr Shrimpton on October 17, 1949. As a child he moved with his family to Bowie and later to California. After returning to Brownfield he attended both Brownfield and New Home schools, graduating from Brownfield High School in 1967.
Russell married Jetta Marie Rae in 1967. Their union was blessed with a son, David Shawn, and daughter, Tiffany Dawn. He later married Peggy Proctor in 1983.
During his life he had several occupations. He was a grocery store stocker and highway department field man, to name a few, before finding his career in the telecommunications industry, where he rose in rank from draftsman to head of his department. He retired in 2000 after 28 years.
Russell loved sports and always had a game on. He especially liked golf, and spent many happy hours on the golf course with friends.
He was competitive and always liked a challenge. The last years of his life proved to be the biggest challenge of all. Through all his pain and suffering he remained positive and accepted each new obstacle with the commitment that he would win.
Russell is preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Shrimpton; and a brother, Robert Syl Shrimpton.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Peggy, of Brownfield; his mother, Pat Irwin and husband Clarence of Lubbock; his son, Shawn David Shrimpton and wife Dana of Springdale, Ark.; his daughter, Tiffany Dawn Shelton and husband Chuck of Springdale, Ark.; two step-daughters, Laura Ann Bowman and husband Britt of Linden, Va., and Wendee Lea Bailey and husband Donald of Murchison; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Billy Price Shults
submitted by Shirley Webb
Billy Price Shults, 80, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, in Bronte, Texas. His services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Brownfield Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shults was born Dec. 31, 1925 in Jack City, Texas to George and Lela Shults and was raised in Terry County, where he attended Union and Gomez schools. He farmed in Terry and Gaines Counties. He owned a fertilizer business in Loop until 1981. He married Marilee Shepard on Nov. 3, 1950 in Abilene.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Carrol Shults, and a sister, Emma Dell Hughlett. Survivors include his wife, Marilee Shults; a son, Derris Shults; a daughter, Brenda Barnett; a brother Coye Shults; three sisters, Juanita Hudson, Oice Lewellen, Flaura Lee Bass; and five grandchildren, Nathan Barnett, Chad and wife Christy Barnett, Cara Barnett, Jeremy Shults, and David Lance Woods.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Obituary for Avis "Red" Shurley
submitted by Shirley Webb
Private family services for Mrs. Avis Charlene "Red" Shurley, 59, of Bandera who died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, at her residence, will be held Friday in Brownfield. Born June 4, 1935, in Brownfield, Mrs. Shurley had been a resident of Bandera for 16 years.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church and the VFW Post in Castroville. On Dec 18, 1976, she married David Derry Shurley in Sonora. He preceded her in death in 1993.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Reid, Jr., of Brownfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki Rosell and Harry Gartrell of Carlsbad, California, and Debbie and Lawson Farrar of Brownfield; a son, Rick Herring, of Nacogdoches; a sister, Melba Shannon of Odessa; a brother, Glen Reid, of Brownfield; and three grandchildren, Kasey & Kassadie Farrar, both of Brownfield, and Ricky Joe Herring of Nacogdoches.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera is in charge of arrangments.
Kerrville Daily Times - January 5, 1995
Obituary for Harold O'Neill Simms
submitted by J. Kathleen Moore, MD
Services for Harold O'Neill Simms, 84, of Brownfield will be 2:30 PM Friday, February 23, 2007, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery with full Military Service of 21 Gun Salute, Taps and Flag, provided by an Honor Guard from Cannon Air Force Base. Services will be under the Direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Harold passed away February 20, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born October 29, 1922, In Brownfield, to Raymond A. and Idahlia Hunter Simms. Harold graduated from Brownfield High School in 1940 and enrolled in Texas A & M University.
He was a U. S. Army/Air Force Veteran. During his 30 missions, Harold received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Cluster, Air Medal, Unit Citations, Victory Medal and European Theater Ribbon. He was recalled to active duty for the Korean Conflict in 1951. He participated in the Reserve until retirement as a Lt. Colonel. He married Charlotte Dial on September 28, 1946.
Harold received a BA in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, graduating in 1948. Harold accepted a position with Stanolind Oil Co. in their Brownfield District Office. He took a disability retirement in 1978.
He is a member of First United Methodist and various Air Force Societies. He also holds memberships in Sons of the Republic of Texas, The Sons of Confederate Veterans, National Sojourners, ROA, past member of The Texas Tech Chancellor's Council and the Lubbock Club. He was active in the Democratic party at County and State levels. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Brownfield Lodge #903. He owned and operated farm land near his home place in Gomez that is still in the family.
Pallbearers will be Chick Clark, Curtis Campbell, Monty Henson, Don Robertson, Bill McGowan and Dwayne Pruitt; Honorary Pallbearers will be Jake Geron, Pete Harris, Tommy Hicks, L. J. Richardson, Bobby Lewis, and Bill Swaringen.
Harold is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Charlotte, of Brownfield; a sister, Mary Ray Douglass of Dallas; special friend, Patsy Nicholson Campbell of Brownfield; two nieces; Kinsmen, Roy L. & Torey Hunter of Amarillo, Mildred Adams, Tom and Marilyn Adams, Beth and Jake Geron, and Irene "Sugar" Rieck all of Brownfield; Oklahoma cousins who are descendents of great grandparents Elijah & Eunice Moore Sims/Simms; a host of brotherhood friends and traveling companions from his Air Force Military days.
Memorials may be made to Brownfield XYZ Club or charity of one's choice.
Brownfield Funeral Home
Obituary for Pamela Joy Simons
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Pam Sirmons, 57, of Brownfield will be 10 a.m. Wed., September 12, 2007, at Abundant Harvest Community Church with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, at Fife Cemetery in Fife, Texas under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Pam passed away September 10, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born May 11, 1950, in Brady to W. L. and Billie Shaffer. She graduated from Caprock High School in Amarillo and attended South Plains College. Pam married Ray Sirmons October 5, 1968, in Amarillo. They moved to Brownfield in 1980. Pam worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center for 24 years. Most recently she had worked for Dr. Paul Chebib. She and her husband were avid supporters and members of Bikers Against Child Abuse. She was a Christian. She is preceded in death by her father and one brother, Randy Shaffer.
Pam is survived by her husband, Ray, of Brownfield; a daughter, Cindy Franklin and her husband Gery Dale of Lubbock; a son Michael Sirmons and his wife Suzanne of Lubbock; her mother, Billie Shaffer, of Brady; 3 sisters, Nelda Breazeale, Sharon Shaffer and Lori Sumerlin; a step brother, Jimmy Burks; 3 step sisters, Rita Clark, Mary Talley and Kathy Cook; 4 grandchildren, Zach, Bailee, Collin and Brooks.
The family suggests memorials to BACA (Lubbock Chapter), Box 65387, Lubbock, TX. 79464.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Modena Simpson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Graveside services for Modena Simpson, 87, of Denison and formerly of Brownfield, were held Friday, Feb. 6 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Modena Simpson died peacefully in her sleep at home in Denison on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. She was born on Dec. 13, 1921, to Oliver Oldham and Bertha Mills Oldham in Plainview. She was a member of Parkside Baptist Church.
She attended school in Littlefield, where she met and married the love of her life,R. L. (Simp) Simpson on Oct. 10, 1938.
Modena and Simp lived in Sundown, Levelland and Houston before moving to Brownfield in 1957. Modena worked for Sexton Draperies and Wal-Mart while raising their four children.
The couple were active in Immanual Baptist Church. Modena worked with the youth, taught Sunday school and was active in the women's group at the church.
After Simp died in 1984, Modena completed their retirement home in Alvarado and lived in Levelland and Brownfield before moving to Denison.
Modena will be missed by her sons and daughters-in-law - Doyle and Emily Simpson of Georgetown; Bob and Sherry Simpson of Brownfield; Doug and Jan Simpson of Denison; daughter and son-in-law - Sandi and Chris Buck of Hebron, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister - Theresa Dillard of Belen, N.M. She was preceded in death by her husband, R L (Simp) Simpson, parents - Oliver and Bertha Oldham and brothers - John, Marlin, Wayland and Noble Oldham.
The family suggests memorials to Terry County Cemetery Assoc. or charity of one's choice.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Rebecca "Becky" Dossey Simpson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Rebecca "Becky" Dossey Simpson,53, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Nov. 29, in the First Baptist Church of Gorman with Rev. Barry Schahn officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Gorman.
Mrs. Simpson died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Lubbock. She was born April 26, 1954, in Odessa and was married to Jackie Don Simpson on Oct. 17, 1981, in Gorman. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church in Gorman.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her husband; three sons--Chance of Austin, Casey of Brownfield and Cody of Lubbock and one daughter--Rachel Wilson of De Leon.
She is also survived by her parents--Darrell and June Dossey of Gorman; one brother--David Lynn Dossey of Breckenridge; one sister--Tracy June Spivey of Gorman and by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother--Gary Wayne Dossey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gorman Building Fund or the First Baptist Church of Brownfield Building Fund.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Pansy Barton Singletary
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Pansy Barton Singletary, 96, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Pansy passed away Monday, December 20, 2010, in Brownfield. She was born December 14, 1914 in Seminole to Lane and Clara Elizabeth Barton, Sr. Pansy married Herbert O. Singletary on December 25, 1932. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1998.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lane, Avery and Roy Barton; two sisters, Marie Shropshire and Mildred Christopher.
Pansy was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her church and enjoyed all of the flowers in her yard. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ, where she actively taught children's classes.
Pansy is survived by two daughters, Robby Swallows and husband Lee of Lubbock and Herbie Boswell and husband Bob of Brownfield; a sister-in-law, Molly Goodpasture of Brownfield; five grandchildren, Leta Holmes and husband Ron of Abilene, Jay Puckett of Corinth, Kirk Boswell and wife Amber of Abilene, Renay Grosstueck of Lubbock and Eric Boswell and wife Kim of The Woodlands; great grandchildren, Blake Boswell, Erik Grosstueck, Linsey Holmes, Brandon Boswell, Rachael Holmes, Brett Boswell, Zach Boswell and Jake Boswell.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield Church of Christ or charity of one's choice.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Elizabeth Sink
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Elizabeth Sink, 92, of Brownfield passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.
She was born April 13, 1914, in Caddo County, Oklahoma, to John and Ruth Banse. She graduated from Carneigie High School in Caddo County and married Dee Sink on February 2, 1931, in Cordell, Oklahoma. They moved to Yoakum County in 1943. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1991. She moved to Brownfield in 1997. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Carneigie, Oklahoma.
She is also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Yvonne Joy Sink and is survived by 2 sons: Jere Sink of Tokio, Texas and Mike Sink and his wife Glenda of Lubbock, 6 grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Frankie Joe Skaggs
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Frankie Joe Skaggs, 60, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at Abundant Harvest Community Church with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Frankie passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 19, 1947, in Brownfield to F. B. and Cleo Gertrude Skaggs and attended Brownfield Schools. He married Linda Mackey, April 23, 1967, in Brownfield.
He was a salesman and was a member of a Ham Radio Club and Abundant Harvest Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian, in 1993.
Frankie is survived by his wife Linda of Brownfield; a son Michael Skaggs and his wife Shellie, of Brownfield; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Abundant Harvest Community Church, 402 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX. 79316.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Reba Carson Slaughter
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Reba C. Slaughter, 97, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Homer Jones and Earnest Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Reba was born on June 27, 1910, to A. Luther and Martha Carson in Clarendon. She attended schools and graduated in Seagraves. She married A. A. "Bud" Slaughter on December 4, 1927, in Brownfield. They moved to Terry County, where they farmed for many years. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1961.
She stayed in Terry County until 1980. She then moved to the Carillon Senior Retirement Community. She is also preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters and two grandsons.
Reba is survived by three sons, Burke Slaughter and his wife Lee of Brownfield, Dean Slaughter and his wife Helen of Ruidoso, N.M. and Booth Slaughter and his wife JoAnn of Liberal, Kan.; two daughters, Erma Barnhill-Wood and her husband Weldon of Sweetwater and Nell Burns and her husband Sid of Buchanan Dam, Texas, 12 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren and great great grandchildren
Brownfield News
Obituary for Edward T. Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Edward T. Smith, 95, of Brownfield, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2005, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Lubbock with Revs. Glen C. Smith, Ken Horn and Robert Highley officiating. Graveside services followed at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. He died peacefully at his daughter's home on Wednesday, November 9, 2005.
He was born Dec. 9, 1909, in Oklaunion, TX., and graduated from Hereford, TX High School and attended Texas Technological College. He married Naomi E. Bearden on Feb. 1, 1943, in Lovington, NM. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2001.
He retired in 1961 after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, then pursued a diverse career: he worked for the US Postal Service, was active in real estate sales and then retired from the State of New Mexico after 10 years as a real estate tax appraiser. He and his wife moved back to Brownfield in 1976. He was very active in the Texas Baptist Camp Builders and Faith Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Edwina B. Smith of Lubbock; a son, Harold T. of Carmel, IN; one brother, Glen, of Sundown, TX., three sisters, Dorothy Vogelsang of Edwards, MO., Evelyn Gault of Albuquerque, NM, and Billie Zoe McCravey of Paris, TX; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and a grandson, Marine Sgt Brian G. Smith.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorials to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 (or online at www.cancer.org )or to My Fathers House, 1510 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79412.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Helen I. Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Helen I. Smith, 71, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Derek McNamara officiating. Cremation was by Combest-Miller Crematory Services of Floydada.
Smith died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Hilton, Texas to F. A. 'Buck' and Mary Rogers. She moved to Brownfield at an early age and graduated from Wellman High School in 1952.
She had lived in San Angelo and Denton prior to returning to Brownfield. She retired from GTE. She was a member of the Tahoka Road Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Mike of Lubbock and Richard of Silver Springs, Nev.; one brother, John Rogers of Lubbock; one sister, Beverly Jenkins and her husband Gerald of Ennis and her mother, Mary Rogers of Brownfield. She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Smith.
Brownfield News
Obituary for John Everett Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for John Everett Smith, 87, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Dec. 23, in the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Derek McNamara officiating. Burial was in Loop Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Brownfield. He was born June 2, 1919, in Arkansas and was married to Etta Day on Sept. 28, 1942, in Brownfield.
Mr. Smith attended Sawyer Flatt Schools near Loop. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He moved to Quemado in 1933 and to Loop in 1934. He was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and two brothers. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; and one daughter---Shelley Enloe and her husband---Marvin of Vernon.
He is also survived by two grandchildren---Leah Flores of Brownfield and Landon Enloe of Vernon; one great- grandchild--Kaden Enloe of Vernon and two brothers---Owen of Seagraves and Ollie of Olton.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Juanda Ruth Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Juanda Ruth Smith, 79, of Brownfield, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Jess Smith, Jr. and Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
She died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Lubbock. Mrs. Smith was born May 8, 1927, in Abilene to A.W. and Mallie Turner and was married to J. E. Smith on Dec. 9, 1945 in Brownfield. He died on May 28, 1999.
She married Edwin Helms in 2000. He died in 2005. Juanda was also preceded in death by a brother, K. Lanse Turner. She was a member of First Baptist Church and moved to Brownfield in 1937 with her family. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1944 and attended Baylor University.
Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons---Jess Jr. and his wife---Becky of Huntsville, Ala., David and his wife---Gay Lynn of Central Asia and Jonathan of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by three grandsons ---Jesse Joshua Smith and his wife--Kelly, Nathanael Lyth Smith and his wife--Emily and Michael David Smith and one granddaughter---Sarah Lynn Smith, and by three great-grandsons--Clay, Thomas and Henry Joshua Smith and two stepdaughters---Dinah Clark and Sue Soren of California.
Pallbearers will be Harry Stice, Leon Pope, Eric Caswell, Dan Woodson, Carey White and J Rowden. Memorials may be made to the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund in Huntsville, Ala. or the Alzheimer's Assoc.
Brownfield News
Obituary for L. G. Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for L.G. Smith, 90, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5-7pm Monday.
L.G. passed away Friday, November 25, 2011, in Brownfield. He was born on May 18, 1921, in Post, Texas to Henry Edward and Winnie (Robinett) Smith. He graduated from High School in 1939 and then attended Wayland Baptist University. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. L.G. married Juna B. Wagner on November 20, 1941 in Garza County. He moved to Brownfield in the 1940's. He was a banker at Brownfield State Bank for over 30 years. He was a member of the Lions Club, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and First Baptist Church. He served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He also volunteered in Prison Ministries while in his 70's and 80's. L.G. is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
L.G. is survived by his wife, Juna Smith of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Juaneva White and husband Carey of Brownfield and Renay Johnson and husband Philip of San Antonio; 4 grandchildren, Lauren White of Alexandria, VA, Travis White of Lubbock, Shana Johnson of San Antonio and Drew Johnson of Denver, CO; 2 great grandchildren, Benjamin Land of Lubbock and Kaylin Kelley of San Antonio.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Obituary for L. H. Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer L. H. Smith passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born October 9, 1933, to Hobson and Ola Mae Smith in Jayton, Texas and moved with his family to Brownfield in 1943. He married Jessie Morman, June 18, 1955, in Florence, Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.
He is survived by his wife Jessie Smith of Brownfield; 3 sons, Joe Smith and his wife Joann of Levelland, Audie Smith and his wife JJ of Mississippi and Freddie Smith and his wife Gina of Mississippi; 4 daughters, Velma Smith and Henry Sandadge, Connie McCommon and her husband Chris of Mississippi, Nancy Beaulieu of Brownfield and Audra Kettering and her husband C. J. of Brownfield; 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; a brother, Dan Smith of Benson, AZ.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Maurine Saunders Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Maurine "Granny Rene" Smith, 97, of Plains passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at her home.
Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Hillside Church of Christ in Plains with David Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will have a visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m.
Maurine was born on August 24, 1912, in Chillicothe, Texas, to Royl and Willie May Saunders. She attended schools in Hackberry, Southland and Slaton and eventually graduated from Ropes High School.
She married Idris Lee "I.L." Smith on January 30, 1937 in Meadow. Together they moved from California to Tokio in 1948 where they farmed. They then moved to Plains in 1962. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1988.
She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Wendell, Ed, Doyle Saunders and her sister, Joann Henley.
Maurine was a member of the Extension Club for 76 years and was recently honored as the "Oldest Member" and a 4-H leader. She was also a member of Hillside Church of Christ.
Maurine is survived by 2 daughters, Saundra Lee "Sonnie" Stephens and husband Rowe of Plains and Patsy Gayle Curtis and husband John Dale of Tokio; 7 grandchildren, Jimmy Curtis, Claudia Weaver, Johnny Curtis, Bill Curtis, Brent Stephens, Lee Ann Wood and Cristi Stephens; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; her sister, Joyce Biggs of Lubbock and a very special caretaker, Candy Talamantes.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Portales Children's Home in Portales, NM.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Viola K. Smith
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Viola K. Smith, 90, of Friendswood, formerly of Brownfield, were held Saturday, Dec. 30, in the First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Michael Arntt officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Houston. She was born Jan. 27, 1916, in Raub, N.D. to George and Mary Perdue and was married to Lewis T. Simmonds on July 30, 1930 in San Antonio. He died on Jan. 10, 1973. She was married to David D. Smith on Jan. 4, 1982 in Brownfield. He died on April 18, 1994.
Mrs. Smith moved to Brownfield in 1944. She was a Registered Nurse and was employed by the South Plains Health Department. She was later employed as a nurse by the Brownfield School District where she retired.
She was a Past Worthy Matron for the Brownfield Order of the Eastern Star. She was also the Past President of the State Fireman's Auxiliary and a charter member of the Terry County Amateur Radio Club. She was issued a radio call sign of W5FBM by the FCC. She volunteered in many organizations through-out her life.
Mrs. Smith was also a member of the First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by three brothers---Thomas F. Perdue, Edward M. Perdue and George Perdue and two sisters-- -Agnes M. Cushing and Rita A. Peterson.
Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons---Lewis "Rudy" Simmonds and his wife---Ada of Friendswood, Don Simmonds and his wife---Brenda of Fort Worth and Larry Simmonds and his wife---Sylvia of Magnolia.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Belia G. Soto
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Belia G. Soto, age 75, passed from this life on Tuesday August 30, 2011, in Lubbock.
Rosary for Mrs. Soto will be 6:30 P.M. Thursday September 1, 2011, at Mark A Jones Memorial Chapel. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 2, 2011, at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Cemetery. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mrs. Soto was born July 19, 1936, to Antonio and Rosenda Garcia in Riviera, Texas. She married the love of her life Catarino Soto on November 17, 1956, in Kingsville, Texas.
Her family will remember her for her embroidery and crochet work as well as for her cooking. She liked to fish and go dancing. She enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play baseball.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 54 years, Catarino Soto, Sr of the home; 3 sons: Catarino Soto, Jr and wife Silvia and Rudy Soto and wife Gale all of Lubbock, and Robert Soto and wife Sharon of Bloomington, Indiana; 2 daughters: Gracie Cuellar and Janie Perez and husband Pete all of Meadow; and 1 Brother: Adolfo Garcia of Corpus Christi.
She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother: Juan Garcia; 1 son: Isidro Soto; and 1 granddaughter: Megan.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Guadalupe "Lupe" Barrera Soto
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Guadalupe "Lupe" Barrera Soto, 63, of Levelland died Sunday, August 1, 2010, in Levelland. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 4 at Bethel Fellowship Church in Levelland with Pastor Jeremy Martinez officiating. Interment followed in Brownfield Cemetery.
A prayer service was held Tuesday night at Head Duarte Funeral Home Chapel.
Lupe was born to Albino and Francisa Barrera on April 12, 1947, in Shallowater. She married Bicente Soto Jr. September 13, 1994, in Brownfield. She held a degree in Theology and was a licensed, ordained minister.
She was a homemaker and worked as a housekeeper for various clients. Her passion was to spend quality time with her family and she loved to sing.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Julia Rodriquez and Fidencia Maya and a brother, Albino Barrera Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; brothers, Juan Barrera and his wife Juana of Levelland and Esteban Barrera and his wife Julie of Ropestow; sisters, Frances and her husband Ovidio Lozano of Decatur and Maria Barrera of Levelland.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Theda Ruth Spradling
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for Theda Ruth Spradling, 75, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Theda passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born October 10, 1935, to Jasper Dewitt and Ella Earl Stafford. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1952. She worked at GTE and then Goodpasture before moving to Arkansas. She then moved back to Brownfield in 1989 and worked for CCA until retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Theda is survived by two sons, Rick Wagner and wife Kay of Rogers, Ark., and Butch Wagner and wife Kaye of Brownfield; and a grandson, Bryce Wagner and fiance Alyssa Coats of Brownfield.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church Elevator Fund.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Murva Stallings
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Murva Stallings, 70, of Brownfield passed away Monday, April 16, 2007. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating.
Murva was born March 6, 1937, in Wynert, Texas, to Odis and Georgia Boring and moved with her family to Brownfield in 1941. She married Clyde Stallings on February 17, 1962, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1994. She worked as a nurse for 40 years at the Hope-Smith Clinic.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Lary, on September 12, 1990, and her sisters Rita Degraffenreid and Frankie Franklin. She is survived by 4 grandchildren: Eldon Lary of Brownfield, Stephen Lary of Brownfield, Jennifer Lary of Seminole, and Brittany Shrimpton of Brownfield; and 2 brothers, Odis Boring & Olan Boring.
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Obituary for William "Bill" Standifer
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for William "Bill" Standifer, 69, of Brownfield will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Mr. Standifer passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Sept. 19, 1938, in Ft. Stockton and attended Ft. Stockton schools. He had served in the army. He moved to Brownfield in 1967.
He married Elsie Drake, Nov. 11, 1961. She preceded him in death Nov. 15, 1999. He then married Dean McKinley, Oct. 6, 2007, in Brownfield. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife--Dean of Brownfield; one daughter--Nona Kumpe of Frisco; two grandchildren--Steven Kumpe of Little Elm and Jennifer Kumpe of Frisco and two great grandchildren, Savanah and Jarred Kumpe of Little Elm.
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Obituary for Paula Ann Steele
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Services for Paula Ann Steele, 66, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Friday, August 12, 2011, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Paula passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011, in Ruidoso, NM. She was born October 9, 1944, to Wayne and Pauline (Hall) McKinney in Greenville, TX. and moved to Brownfield in 1952. She attended Brownfield Schools. Paula married James "Buzz" Steele on Aug 4, 1973, in Brownfield. She was a member of Brownfield First Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Wayne McKinney and step-father, Claude Cannaday; a brother, Jimmy McKinney.
Paula is survived by her husband, Buzz, of Brownfield; 3 daughters, Tammy Smith and husband Jim of Lucas, Shelly Powell and husband Michael of Odessa and D'Ann Greenlee and husband Mike of Lubbock; 6 grandchildren, Tanner Smith and wife Hannah, Joshua Smith, Zachary Powell, Kaylee and Anndee Greenlee; a sister, Patsy Campbell and husband Curtis of Brownfield; her mother, Pauline Cannaday of Mt. Vernon; step-mother, Maxine McKinney of Greenville; 2 brothers, Larry Cannaday of Mt. Pleasant and Ronny McKinney of Lone Oak; mother-in-law, Ruth Steele of Brownfield.
The family suggests memorials to CASA of the South Plains or Terry County Memorial Cemetery Association.
Obituary for Ruth Steele
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Graveside services for Ruth Steele, 97, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Don McWhorter officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ruth passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born January 1, 1915, in Brown County to Roland and Annie Laura Thompson. She graduated from Plainview High School. Ruth married George B. Steele on July 2, 1939, in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1976. They moved to Brownfield in 1945. She was a member of Eastern Star and Brownfield First United Methodist Church.
Ruth is survived by 2 sons, James "Buzz" Steele of Brownfield and Calvin Steele and wife Kathie of Alaska; a daughter, Sue Herring of Amarillo; grandchildren, Tamera Smith and husband Jim of Lucas, Shelly Powell and husband Michael of Odessa, D'Ann Greenlee and husband Mike of Lubbock, Chris Herring and wife Stacy of Amarillo, Robin Farris and husband Shane of Amarillo, Luke Steele of Anchorage, AK and Amy Steele of Washington, DC; 8 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Terry County Cemetery Association or Brownfield First United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Dorothy Helen Steen
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Dorothy Helen Steen, 87, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds and Delbert Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
She was born on October 8, 1922, in Terry County to Samuel Thomas & Nannie Murphy and attended schools in Brownfield.
Dorothy married Conley Clarence Steen on March 24, 1940, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Duane and Dean Murphy, and her sister, Juanita Vineyard. Dorothy was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were her life.
Dorothy is survived by 3 daughters, Frances Rimer and Veneta Nettles of Brownfield and Sheralyn Ross and her husband Michael of Nogal, NM; a son, Duane Steen of Mt. Vernon, TX; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
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Obituary for Courtnee NaCole Stell
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Courtnee NaCole Stell, age 22, passed from this life on Monday, July 24, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas.
Visitation for Ms. Stell will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M with a prayer service starting at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Pastor Michael D. Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Courtnee was born on July 30, 1989, to John and Sheila Reed in Brownfield, Texas and played basketball. She loved watching movies like "Cheetah Girls" and spending time with her kids and shopping. She also loved listening to music.
Those left to cherish her memories are her Parents: John and Sheila Reed of Brownfield; Paternal Grandparents: John and Betty Reed of Brownfield; 1 Son: Tabryn Stell and 1 Daughter: Caylee Stell both of Brownfield; 3 Brothers: Jarrett Stell, Chalmus Stell, and Curtis Stell all of Brownfield.
She is preceded in death by 1 Daughter: Makaily Madyson Faithe Stell and Maternal Grandparents: C.W. Stell and Emma Henderson.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society: 3301 West Freeway, Ft. Worth, Texas 76107 or New Life House of Praise: P.O. Box 603, Brownfield, Texas 79316.
Obituary for Baby Kahnilla Stell
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Baby Kahnilla Stell went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2009, in Amarillo.
Graveside services for Kahnilla were Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield with Rev. R. L. David officiating. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Kahnilla is survived by both parents: Kyree Sutton and Jaleesa Stell of Amarillo; maternal grandparents: Kevin and Janifer Stell and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
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Obituary for Pauline Stell
submitted by Laveta Norman
Pauline Stell
Services for Pauline Stell, 73, of Brownfield were at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Rhoades officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
She died Saturday at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock after a lengthy illness. She was born in Fort Worth and moved to Seymore in 1913. She moved to Brownfield in 1927. She lived in Atlanta, Ga., and California before moving back to Brownfield in 1973. Mrs. Stell was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Lou Webb of Brownfield, Laveta Norman of Post, and Kathryn Welcher of Seagraves; brother, J.D. Herndon of Seagraves; six sisters, Corrine Henson of Clovis, N.M. Prudence Jeffrey of Olton, Marie Jones of Austin, Laura Osborn of Huntsville, Elaine Tatum of Baton Rouge, La., and Vaudine Lilley of Hart; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Obituary for Lynn Stephens
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Celebration of Life services for Lynn Stephens, 62, of Lubbock will be at 1pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Jerry Payne and Rev. Jody O'Briant officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lynn passed away April 23, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born March 11, 1949, in Childress to Walter C. and Roxie Arnn Stephens, Jr. He grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock Schools.
In 1967, he graduated from Coronado High School and married Vicki Faught on March 13, 1993, in Brownfield. They owned and operated Cast Iron Grill Catering. Lynn was employed at White Building Materials in Lubbock. He liked cooking, fishing, spending time with family, ping pong, riding motorcycles and Texas Tech Sports and was the self appointed family Wahoo Champ. He was a member of West Texas Home Builders and Immanuel Baptist Church in Brownfield.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Vicki, of Lubbock; 3 sons, Shelby Stephens and wife Teresa of Lubbock, Shawn Stephens and fiance' Rachel of Lubbock, Shane Stephens and wife Sophie of Coppell; 3 sisters, Delila White and husband Carl of Buchanan Dam, Debbie Rothwell and husband Gary of Lubbock and Dinah Beyer of Lubbock; 11 grandchildren, Taylor and Branum Stephens, Sydney Sadler, Sabrina Sadler, Travis Sadler, Scarlet Stephens, Allison Diaz, Jacob Diaz, Hanna Diaz, Cade Pryor and Blake Pryor; a great grandson, Daniel Diaz and nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to Operation Hope, The Refuge or Salvation Army.
Obituary for Martha Elizabeth Stevens
submitted by Edgle Dyer Services for Martha Elizabeth Stevens, 56, of Brownfield were held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 25, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the City of Levelland Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Martha passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, at her home in Brownfield. She was born August 26, 1951, in Levelland, TX to W. D. and Pauline Ford Rodgers. She graduated from Levelland High School.
She married Gary Stevens July 26, 1981, in Brownfield. They moved to Brownfield in 1982. She owned and operated Martha's Beauty Shop in Brownfield. She was presently employed with Brownfield Rehab and Care Center. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ.
Martha is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her husband, Gary of Brownfield; two sons, Brad Dodson and his wife Yvette and Shawn Dobson and his wife Marti all of Queen Creek, AZ.; six grandchildren, who loved their "MEME" very much, Johnathan, Kyle, Micah, Kristen, Blake and Dylan; her father, W. D. Rodgers of Levelland; a sister Brenda Wells of Levelland; two brothers, Brad Rodgers of Lubbock and Joey Rodgers of Brownfield.
Martha will live in the hearts of her family and friends forever.
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Obituary for Bonard G. Stice
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Bonard G. Stice, 81, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Stice died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born August 17, 1926, in the Johnson Community, Terry County, Texas to Bernie and Nellie Stice.
He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII from 1944 to 1946. He married Gladys Grawunder July 24, 1944, in Meadow and was a long time farmer in the Johnson Community.
Mr. Stice owned Johnson Gin and had been involved in oil and gas production. He had served on the Brownfield Hospital Board and served as President. He had also been a director of First National Bank of Brownfield and had served on the Terry County Appraisal District Board. He was a member of the Brownfield First United Methodist Church and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents--Bernie and Nellie Stice and Lee and Ethel Fulton and by one brother--Harold B. Stice.
He is survived by his wife--Gladys; one son--Harry; two daughters--Janice Auburg and her husband--David and Sandra Beyer, all of Brownfield and two grandchildren--Lance Auburg and his wife--Cenny of Henderson, Nev. and Angela Wood and her husband--Randy of Lubbock.
Mr. Stice is also survived by three great-grandchildren--Austin Auburg, Gracie Wood and Allie Wood.
Pallbearers were Bob Dumas, Dale George, Wayne Ratisseau, Frank Thompson, Rufus Franks and Mike Beasley. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Knight, Joe Foshee, Earl Jones, Wilburn Bailey, Odell Sears and Matt Adams.
The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church of Brownfield or to one's favorite charity.
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Obituary for Cynthia Lynne Stockton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for Cynthia Lynne Stockton, 52, formerly of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Brownfield First Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service at the church.
Cindy passed away Monday, March 5, 2012, in a Lubbock hospital.
She was born December 10, 1959, to Maurice and Marie Moore in Hobbs, N.M. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1977. Cindy married Billy Stockton on October 6, 1978, in Brownfield. She supported Athletic Boosters and Little Dribbler Associations for several years. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
Cindy is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tara Breck, in 1979. Most recently her last living grandparent, Thelma Beatrice Williams, passed away on Christmas Day.
Cindy is survived by her husband Billy of Midland; a son, Joshua Stockton and wife Cassandra of Lubbock; a granddaughter, Madison; her parents, Maurice and Marie Moore; and many more relatives and friends.
Obituary for Johnny Stowe
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Johnny Stowe went to be with his Lord on Saturday April 28, 2012, at his residence in Brownfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Living Water Four Square Church with Pastor Jean Bautista officiating.
Mr. Stowe was born on April 3, 1941, in Bennington, Okla., to Simon George Stowe and Ruby Alice (Pierce) Stowe. He met the love of his life, Carolyn Smith, on August 3, 1973, in Bonham.
Johnny's family remembers how he loved to go fishing, work out on the farm and clean his tractor.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 38 years, Carolyn Stowe; four sons, Johnny Stowe and wife Susie, Robert Stowe and wife Lib and Leslie Stowe, all from Bonham, and Walter Medcalf of Odessa; six daughters, Tammy Waggoner and husband Troy of Ravenna, Teresa Russell of Van Alstyne, Crystal Casarez and husband David of Sherman, Caryn Caballero and husband Julio of Brownfield, Cheryl Ramos and husband Victor of Plains and Cindy Montoya and husband Johnny of Monahans; three brothers, Junior Stowe and wife Joyce of Brownfield, Wayne Stowe and wife Regina of Seminole and Marty Stowe and wife Tracey of Everman; three sisters, Gloria Tidwell and husband Billy Joe of Brownfield, Sue Tye and husband William of Forney and Linda English and husband Lenny of Granbury. He also leaves behind 26 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dovie, Mary, Syble and Faye; two brothers, Tommy and Donny; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Bailey and Logan.
In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to the Living Water Foursquare Church at 601 Lubbock Rd, Brownfield, Texas 79316 or Interim Hospice of Brownfield at 1307 Tahoka Rd, Suite B, Brownfield, Texas 79316.
Obituary for Lewis David "Tommy" Stowe
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Lewis David "Tommy" Stowe, 65, of Dublin, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Challis Baptist Church with the Rev. Cletus Caswell officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery in Terry County under the direction of Burns-Smith Funeral Home.
Stowe died Friday, Aug. 30, 1996, at Dublin Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1931 in Olustee, Okla., and married Ona Irene Ruff Stowe on Oct. 6, 1948, in Denison. He was a Baptist.
Stowe farmed in Frederick, Okla., and worked for a fertilizer plant in Bonham and Odessa. He was a farmer in Terry County, retiring in 1991.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Lewis David Jr. of Dublin; four daughters, Sharon Kimbrell and Annette Vandervlist, both of Brownfield, Patricia Couch of Dublin and Ruby Dyer of Lamesa; four brothers, Junior and Johnny, both of Brownfield, Wayne of Seminole and Marty of Haltom City; five sisters, Faye Yandell of Irving, Dovie Rollinson of Canton, Sue Tye of Forney, Linda English of Granbury and Gloria Tidwell of Brownfield; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren.
Obituary for Simon G. Stowe
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Last rites for Simon G. Stowe, 55, were held Thursday afternoon in the Meadow Church of Christ. He died in his home near Meadow, Wednesday morning, September 26, 1962, following several months illness.
Mr. Stowe had farmed in Terry County for about a year, moving here from Bonham. He was a native of Oklahoma. Bobby Reynolds, minister, officiated the funeral service, and burial was in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Stowe; six sons, L.D., Meadow, Simon Jr., of Frederick, Okla., Johnny Ray of Meadow, Donny Joe of Abilene, Texas, Larry Wayne and Marty Glen, of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Gloria Lea Tidwell of Meadow, Ruby Faye Wade of Mesquite, Texas, Mrs. Dovie Ann Salinas of Leonard, Texas, Mrs. Carolyn Sue Kline of Meadow, Texas, Linda Lou of the home; his mother, Mrs. Nancy Stowe of Bennington, Okla., three sisters, Lea Blackwell, Lois Manners and Jessie Keenon; six brothers, George, Bill, Sabbeth, Earl, J.B. and Jim, and 20 grandchildren.
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Obituary for Chris Straub
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Chris Straub, 22, passed away on February 2, 2006, at University Medical Center of Lubbock. He was born January 26, 1984, in Lubbock to Bobby and Paulette Straub.
He was a life long resident of Brownfield and attended Brownfield Schools, graduating May, 2002. While in school, Chris was a member of the Future Farmers of America and enjoyed showing steers in stock shows. He was also a member of the band where he played trumpet.
Chris also enjoyed dirt bikes and racing. He won his class at TNT Raceway in Idalou, TX. He also enjoyed wake boarding, water skiing, snow boarding, camping and fishing.
Survivors include his parents, Bob and Paulette Straub, of Brownfield; one sister: Melissa Straub Horner of Sherman; Paternal Grandparents, Jack and Evelyn Straub of De Leon, and one nephew, Dillon Horner, of Sherman. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, R. C. Quick and Doris Jean Thompson.
Services will be Sunday, February 5, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel of Brownfield with Tim A. McKenzie officiating. Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2006, from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M., at Nowlin Funeral Home in De Leon. Graveside services will be at 2 PM at Garden of Memory Cemetery with Rev. Jackie Auvenshine officiating.
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Obituary for Mary Alice Street
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Mary Alice Street, 87, of Brownfield will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Internment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Dickens Cemetery in Dickens, TX., under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mary Alice Miller Street passed away on April 10, 2008, in Brownfield. Mary was born on July 30, 1920, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joe and Irene Miller. She graduated from high school in Texoma. She married Charlie Street on November 13, 1938, in Dumas, TX. They moved to Brownfield from Lubbock in 1954. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1984. She worked as a bookkeeper at Collin's Department Store for many years, then later worked as the receptionist for Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by 2 sons, Tommy Street and his companion Jo Smith of Brownfield and Jimmy Street and his wife Phyllis of Irving; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
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Obituary for Gwendoline Sarah Stunkard
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Gwendoline Sarah Stunkard, 92, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Eddie McHugh officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Stunkard died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born July 9, 1915, in Fannin County to Joe and Jalie Oakley.
She married Walter Hohenberger in Grant, Okla., in 1931. He preceded her in death in Nov. of 1948. She then married T.L. "Buster" Stunkard, May 14, 1955, in Commerce. He preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1986. She and Mr. Stunkard moved to the Wellman community in 1955.
Mrs. Stunkard is survived by five sons--Tommy Stunkard of Lubbock, L.W. Hohenberger of Roxton, Joe Hohenberger of Temecula, Calif., John Hohenberger of Midland and Jackie Hohenberger of Stanton, Tenn.
She is also survived by four daughters--Joyce Bohler of Brownfield, Mary Edwards of Wellman, Ola Buchanan of McFarland, Calif. and Dean Cox of Brownfield and by 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
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Obituary for Carlos Suarez
submitted by Edgle Dyer Carlos Suarez, age 61 of Brownfield, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Suarez was born on September 26, 1946 and had lived in El Paso but moved to Brownfield in 2006.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, October 31, at 9:00 A.M. at the Brownfield Cemetery. Mr. Gene Boyer officiated.
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Obituary for Guadalupe Suarez
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Guadalupe Suarez, 90, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.1, 2008, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Guadalupe passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born Sept. 16, 1918, in Corsicana to Cecilio and Lucia Reyna. She married Adam Paiz Suarez on May 4, 1940, in San Patricio. He preceded her in death in 1982. They moved from O'Donnell to Brownfield in 1959. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
She is also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, all of Mathis.
Guadalupe is survived by a sister, Chana Perez of Levelland; and three daughters, Cecilia Suarez and Dominga Suarez of Brownfield and San Juanita Rocha and her husband Avel of Meadow; three grandchildren, Flora Suarez of Brownfield, Juan Suarez and wife Nancy of San Antonio and Julio Suarez of Brownfield; two great-grandchildren, Enrique and Maddielynn Suarez of Brownfield; three step-grandchildren, Abel, Johnny and Vicki; and four step great-grandchildren.
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Obituary for Billy M. Suggs
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Billy M. Suggs, Sr, 87, of Brownfield, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb 10th, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Billy was born December 26, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Suggs. He married Peggy Russell on September 11, 1952, in Longview. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1998. Billy and Peggy moved to Brownfield in 1955. He worked for Ozark-Mahoning for 28 years until retiring in 1997. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was also a member of the VFW and Immanuel Baptist Church. Billy was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Billy is survived by a son, Billy Suggs, Jr. of Lubbock; a daughter, Patricia Thompson of Slaton; five grandchildren, Melissa Henry, Brady Suggs, Justin, Dustin and Erin Thompson and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Lee Suggs and Albert Suggs; and a special friend, Jo Sharpe of Lubbock.
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Obituary for John Sundheimer
submitted by Edgle Dyer
John Sundheimer, 75 of Wolfforth, died Saturday. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in the Monterrey Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Brownfield Cemetery.
John was born in Wabash, Indiana on June 24, 1933, to Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Sundheimer. He graduated school there, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked for General Telephone for 30 years and another 15 years for Alcatel Corp in just about every phase of telecommunications.
He was deeply involved in Kairos Prison Ministry and Emmaeus Ministry.
Survivors are his wife Wanda, daughters Sherryl Bussell and husband Gary of Plano, Terri Bullock and her husband John, of Corinth, Kim Churchwell and husband Gary of Lubbock and Penny Willis of Brownfield; sons Craig Sundheimer and wife Cheryl of Albuquerque, N.M., Doug Sundheimer and wife Kelly of Fredericksburg, Brian Sundheimer and wife Lynn of Artesia, N.M.; a brother Jim Sundheimer and wife Priscilla of Warsaw, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
His parents and one brother preceded John in death.
To send on-line condolences please visit www.rixfd.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Care Givers Inc. Box 114 Wolfforth, TX 79382.
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Obituary for Graham Swain
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial Services for Graham Swain, 73, of Brownfield, were at 11:00 a.m., Sat., Nov. 12, 2005, at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Nov. 10, 2005, at his home in Brownfield.
Graham was born in the Challis community on Nov. 10, 1932, to Bill and Rowena Swain. He attended schools in the Gomez community and Brownfield. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1950 and then attended Texas Tech University. He served in the US Army as a sergeant from 1951 - 1953 during the Korean War. He married Ardeth Herring on January 4, 1958. She preceded him in death on April 21, 1988. He married Betty Carr on July 19, 1990.
He was a life long resident of Terry County where he was engaged in farming Mr. Swain loved his family, church and community. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of various committees. He served on the Brownfield School Board from 1975 - 1981. He also served on the Brownfield City Council from 1985 to 1989 and was mayor from 1992 to 1996. He was honored as Brownfield's Citizen of the Year in 1995. Mr. Swain was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Lubbock Scottish Rite.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; a son, Mike and wife, Darla, of Brownfield; a daughter, D'Ann Cadenhead and husband, Bart, of Amarillo; seven grandchildren: Hillary and Joel Swain of Lubbock, Travis and Valerie Doshier of Nadogdoches, Katie Cadenhead of Canyon, Kezi Cadenhead of Amarillo, and Kodie Cadenhead of Arlington. He is also survived by three sisters, Estelle Clark of Lubbock, Billie Brian of San Antonio and Gladys Swain of Brownfield. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda White.
Pallbearers will be Archie Dungan, Bill Swaringen, Bill McGowan, Jr., Bob Noble, Max Grice, Jess Chidester, Dale Travis and Maurice Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Odell Sears, Jake Geron and the Deacon body of First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund of Brownfield.
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Obituary for Mable Catherine Switzer
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Mable Catherine Switzer, 90, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Brownfield. A Graveside service was held Aug. 23 at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield with Pastor Chris Seaton officiating.
Mable was born June 4, 1918, to John and Alma Mae Young in Grant, Okla. She moved to Brownfield in 1924 from Fisher County. She was a member of the Shady Oak Church of God and loved playing the piano & singing. She also loved to work in her garden.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters; Deloris Browning of Denver City and Wanda Parker of Brownfield. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry Dale Switzer; one brother, Johnny Young; and three sisters, Dorothy Faught, Verda Johnson, and Jessie Barns.
Personal services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Obituary for Thomas M. Talley
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Thomas M. Talley, 84, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Elizabeth Holder officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He was in state from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Brownfield Funeral Home. Family visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Monday.
Thomas passed away Friday, September 10, 2010, in Brownfield. He was born July 2, 1926 in Clyde, Texas, to Thomas C. and Lillie Dale Talley and came to Brownfield in 1940. He worked at the Seagraves Carbon Plant for 30 years. He married Margie Wilson on March 27, 1943. She preceded him in death in 1997. He then married Katie S. Scheftic-Daley. She preceded him in death in 2007. Thomas was a Mason, a WWII Army Veteran, a writer, HAM radio operator and multi-hobbiest.
Thomas was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Mae Talley in 1944 and a sister, Ona Myrle Payne.
He is survived by two daughters, Toledo Mastrofrancesco of Brownfield and Shirley Flache of Brownfield; two sons, Ronnie Talley of Lubbock and Billy Talley of Lubbock; a son-in-law, Robert Flache of Brownfield; grandchildren, Tammy Forsburg of Lubbock, Kathy Puryear of Brownfield, Lena Stephenson of Wolfforth, Joe Mastrofrancesco of Bedford, MA and Jeffery Talley of Odessa; five brothers and sisters, Imogene Fennell, Charles Talley, Melvin Talley, Roy Talley and Thomas Dale Talley.
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Obituary for Bettie Fay Tankersley
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Bettie Fay Tankersley, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside services: 2:30 pm Saturday in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim "Jigger" Tankersley, Joe Don George, Charlie George, Ralph and Jim Dildine.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Ste 500 Fort Worth Tx 76107.
Bettie was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Brownfield but lived in Lubbock most of her adult life. She moved to Fort Worth in May 2005. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Richard.
Survivors: Sons Billy and Mike, Grandchildren: Kristyne, Ethan, Alexis, Adam, Landon, Avrey, Allye, Kameron, and Seth; and great grandchild, Kyla.
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Obituary for Thelma Jean Tankersley
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Graveside services for Thelma Jean Tankersley, 83, of Garland, formerly of Terry County, were held Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Charles Addington officiating.
Mrs. Tankersley died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, in Garland. She was born Dec. 11, 1923, in Hall County to Jim and Julia Moore. She moved with her family to Terry County in 1936. She was married to E.S. 'Jiggs' Tankersley on March 29, 1946. He died on Sept. 8, 1995.
Mrs. Tankersley was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by one daughter---Janet Sue Tankersley on Feb. 20, 1990.
She is survived by one son---James Roger 'Jigger' Tankersley of Garland; one brother---Joe B. Moore of Denton and three sisters---Neve Kissenger of McAllen, Stella Sue Yandell of Wichita Falls, and Kay Cox of San Angelo. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Obituary for Ray Eugene "Gene" Taylor
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Graveside services for Ray Eugene 'Gene' Taylor, 84, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Jan. 11, in Spur Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Larry Burton officiating.
Mr. Taylor died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007. He was born March 16, 1922, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Howard and Celester Clinger Taylor. He had been married to Pauline Taylor for more than 40 years.
He was a World War II veteran and had been an active member of the the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows for many years.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife---Pauline Taylor of Brownfield; two sons---Michael Taylor and his wife---Connie, and Stephen Taylor, and one daughter---Jean Biernachi and her husband---Phillip.
He is also survived by four brothers, five sisters, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren and one special sister-in-law---Faye Garner of Spur.
Memorial may be made to the Spur Memorial Cemetery, Box 111, Spur, 79370 or to a charity of your choice.
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Obituary for Velma Iva Taylor
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Services for Velma Iva Taylor, 90, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, February 1, in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Clarendon Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Taylor died Saturday, January 28, 2006, in Lubbock. She was born August 4, 1915, in Paris, Texas, and was married to Lonnie Taylor on December 31, 1932, in Hollis, Oklahoma. He died on December 23, 1987.
She loved her family and her church family. She is survived by two daughters: Carolyn Brewer and her husband, Bobby, of Brownfield, and Linda Floyd and her husband, Howard, of Iraan; and one son: Thomas and his wife, Frankie of Odessa.
Mrs. Taylor is also survived by one brother: J. B. Melton; two sisters: Maxine McCarery and Dorothy Heathington and by nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and by her oldest son, Roy Dee Taylor.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Lubbock.
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Obituary for Sam Terry
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Memorial services for Sam Terry, 71, of Brownfield, were held Saturday, January 28, 2006, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chad McMullin officiating.
Mr. Terry died Thursday, January 26, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born May 23, 1934, in Quanah, and was married to Georgia Mae Wilson on August 19, 1965, in Brownfield. He graduated from Quanah High School and attended North Texas State College in Denton.
He was a US Navy veteran with service in the Korean Conflict and was a life member of VFW. He was employed by Amoco for 23 years.
Mr. Terry is survived by his wife and a loving companion, "Bascomb". He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and 3 sons.
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Obituary for Kathleen C. Thames
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Kathleen C. Thames, 99, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2010, in Lubbock, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at First Christian Church in Brownfield, Texas, with Dr. Don Garnett officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Kathleen was born on Dec. 26, 1910, to E.H. and Mary Williams Crocker in Van Alstyne, Texas. She married Howard Thames in Feb. of 1932 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death in 1986. Also preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers; three sisters; and her daughter, Elva Jaynes.
Kathleen spent a 50-year career in nursing in Brownfield and in Big Spring, Texas. She was a member of First Christian Church in Brownfield.
Kathleen is survived by her son, Lynn Thames and wife Sandra of Lubbock; grandchildren, Dr. Terry Thames of Plano, Kenda Thames of Lubbock, Dr. Suanne Schafer of San Antonio and Brant Schafer of Smithville; and four great- grandchildren.
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Obituary for Gladys Thomason
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Services for Gladys Thomason, 93, of Denver City will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2007, in the First Church of the Nazarene in Denver City with Pastor Harold Brown officiating, assisted by Pastor Jody Talbot. Burial is at 3 p.m. in Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield on June 7. The services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Chapel of Denver City.
Gladys Farrell was born June 7, 1913, in San Angelo. She was three years old before she was christened 'Gladys' by her father because they were so glad to have her as the only daughter among four boys.
Gladys and Wilton (deceased) have four daughters--Virginia and F. A. Corley of Eustace; Gwendolyn and Nathan Patterson of Haskell; Sharon and Carl Huber of Hobbs, N.M. and Camelia 'Camay' and Glenn Jennings of Thousand Oaks, Calif.
In addition to their daughters, there are 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren to complete the family.
After Wilton and his business partner, Jeff Davis, designed and patented the first spreader box in the 1950's, paving construction became the family business. Wilton and Gladys formed the Thomason Construction Company, Inc. which paved many of the roads and highways throughout Texas and New Mexico. Gladys served as Vice President, bookkeeper and office manager for many years before the company was sold in the 1980's.
Gladys was an Avid game player. Her highly competitive nature made her a formidable opponet. For many years, you would find her at the Senior Center getting in a fast game of dominoes or '42' before lunch.
Gladys cherished the time that she spent with her family, playing Mexican Train, Skip Bo and Wahoo. She loved life and family and she will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2002; four brothers---Earl, Arp, Zack and Bob Farrell and by two grandsons--Michael Lee Lloyd in 1959 and Randy Gene Huber in 1995.
The family will have visitation on Wednesday, June 6, at the Boyer Funeral Chapel in Denver City from 5-7 pm.
Survivers are: four daughters--Virginia Wanell Corley and her husband--F.A. of Eustace; Gwendolyn Sue Patterson and her husband--Nathan of Haskell; Sharon Ann Huber and her husband--Carl of Hobbs, N.M and Avis Camellia Jennings and her husband--Glenn of Thousand Oaks, Calif., A nephew--Larry Gene Farrell and three nieces--Kathy Jo Cornatzer, Dani Lee McKenzie and Peggy Brown.
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Obituary for Maudie Nell Thomason
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Services for Maudie Nell Thomason, 74, formerly of Brownfield will be held at 3 pm Wed., Dec. 27, 2006, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Interment will be in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Nell passed away Sat. Dec. 23, 2006, in Garland. She was born Dec. 19, 1932, in Ropesville and moved to Brownfield in 1962. She and Wilton Thomason were married for 23 years. He preceded her in death in 2002. Nell was a member of Anson First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Wright of Forney; two sons, Danny Gibbs and Tony Gibbs both of Garland; two sisters, Mary Lee McCaghren of Bryan and Evelynn Goode of Lubbock; two brothers, Homer Lackey of Bryan and John Dee Lackey of Roswell; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Obituary for Loreta Marie Thompson
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Services for Loreta Marie Thompson, 77, of Brownfield were held Friday, March 2, in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born May 2, 1929, to Fred and Mattie Cornebise and was married to Jack Thompson on March 28, 1951, in Brownfield.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Brownfield High School. She had been employed by McGowan Abstract and Title Co., and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband; two sons---Jimmy and his wife---Anna of Artesia, N.M. and one daughter--- Debra Duncan of College Station.
She is also survived by one brother---Alfred Cornebise of Greeley, Colo., six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Obituary for Lucille Thompson
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Services for Lucille Thompson, 89, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Jan. 18 in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Atlanta, Texas to William and Donnie Roberts. She married Truman Thompson on Feb. 11, 1939, in Queen City, Texas. He died on March 27, 2002.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Atlanta High School in 1937. She and her husband moved to Brownfield in 1948. Mrs. Thompson graduated from LVN Nursing School in 1962. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one son---J.T. Thompson in 1948 and one daughter---Mary Lou May in 1984. She is survived by one son: Dale of Denver City.
She is also survived by two sisters---Adelle Rhyne of Atlanta, Texas and Helen Walker of Bloomburg and one brother-- -Bill Roberts of Longview; and by three grandchildren---Shawn Thompson, Stephanie Salanis and Lynette Waldon and five great-grandchildren.
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Obituary for Robert McKinney "Mack" Thomson
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Services for Robert McKinney "Mack" Thomson will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at Meadow Church of Christ with Bob DuPont officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mack will be in state Sunday at the Funeral Home from 9-8 p.m. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m.
Mack passed away suddenly Thursday, March 25, 2010, at his home in Meadow. He was born on April 1, 1946, in Brownfield to Loyd M. and Bobbie Lee Thomson. He attended Brownfield Schools. Mack married Judy Baker on July 6, 1967, in Brownfield. Mack was a Retired Vietnam Air Force Veteran where he received a Bronze Medal. He was a member of Meadow Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mack is survived by his wife, Judy Thomson, of Meadow; a son, Craig Thomson of Levelland; a daughter, Catrina Glenn and husband Coby of Levelland; 4 grandchildren, Troy Lee, Claire Ella, Joshua Todd and Tristan Luke; 4 brothers, C.W. Thomson and wife Sylvia of Lubbock, Bryan Montgomery and wife Sherry of Shallowater, Andy Decker and wife Kandy of Plainview and Leland Decker and wife Susan of Austin; a sister, Glynda Gresham and her husband Michael, of Port Lavaca.
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Obituary for Ruth Thurman
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Funeral services for Ruth Thurman, 86, formerly of Brownfield will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012,, at 11am at First United Methodist Church in Brownfield, Texas with Jerry Joplin officiating. The viewing with the family will be on Monday, January 23rd from 6-8pm at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow the funeral at the Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thurman passed away peacefully on January 21, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Thurman and her son, Dan Thurman.
She was born Ruth Warren to Thomas David Warren and Pearl Bass Warren on May 18, 1925; the youngest of seven brothers - Marvin, James, Dalton, Tom, Ollie, Frank, and Grady; and two sisters - Minnie Johnston and Mary Belle Warren. She was raised on the family farm outside of Brownfield and graduated from Union High School in 1943.
Ruth graduated from Draughon's Business College in 1945 and set out for Long Beach, California shortly thereafter. During World War II, she worked as an Electrician's Assistant in the Long Beach Shipyards.
Ruth returned to West Texas in 1946 where she met James Thurman. They married on August 28, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas. They were members of The First United Methodist Church, where Ruth sang beautifully in the choir, served in the Women's Circle Group and participated in the Come Double Sunday School Class for many years. Ruth was also active in the Brownfield community, serving on the Terry County Election Board and the Terry County Grand Jury. She was a Girl Scout Leader, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed being on stage with the Brownfield Players. Ruth was an active member of Eastern Star and bowled in a league for many years. Ruth also helped her life-long partner and husband, James, with their farming business. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Thurman is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Becky Thurman of Georgetown, Texas; daughters, Pattie Cox of Fort Worth, Texas and Leslie Alexander of New York, New York; and her brother, Grady Warren of Lubbock, Texas. Grandchildren are Sterling Cox, Matthew Cox, Amanda Cox Jeter and husband Will, Jay Thurman and his wife Diane, Beau Thurman and his wife Linda, Jordan Thurman and his wife Meagan and Lynsey Thurman; great-grandchildren, Thurman and Gentry Jeter,Haley, Macey, Emily and Lilly Thurman and Reagan and Courtney Thurman; Mrs. Thurman is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl, NY, NY 10001 or at www.alzfdn.org
Obituary for Guadalupe Tijerina
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Services for Guadalupe Tijerina, 65, of Brownfield will be held at 10am, Monday, February 27, 2012, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation and Rosary will be Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
Guadalupe passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012, in a Lubbock Hospital. He was born September 27, 1946, in Brownfield to Jose and Francis Tijerina. He was self employed. Guadalupe married Julia Trevino on March 25, 1963 in Lubbock. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by a stepson, Martin Flores.
Guadalupe is survived by his wife Julia of Brownfield; 3 sons, Juan Carlos Tijerina, Marco Antonio Tijerina, and Michael Lee Tijerina and wife Tina all of Brownfield; a daughter, Janie Gongora and husband Michael of San Angelo; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; 5 sisters, Anita Romero, Mary Gonzales and husband Raymond, Vera Jimenez and Dora Cantu all of Brownfield, and Delia Barnhart and husband Felix of Ballinger; 2 brothers, Robert Cantu of Brownfield and Carlos Tijerina and wife Melinda of Bakersfield, CA.
Obituary for Lorene Barnhart Tijerina
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Lorene Barnhart Tijerina, age 66, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 24, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Personal services are under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Mrs. Tijerina was born on February 28, 1944, to Ted and Isabell Barnhart in Floresville, Texas. Her family moved to Brownfield in 1947 where she later met the love of her life Joe Tijerina. Joe and Lorene married in September 1961, in Brownfield.
Her family remembers her for having a great sense of humor; helping lots of people and having a soft heart. She ran a clothing store and liked to listen to music and cook. Everyone who knew her called her grandma.
Those left to cherish her memory are 3 Sons: Joe Tijerina of Denver, Co., Jessie Tijerina and wife Peggy of Andrews, and Elias Tijerina and wife Velia of Lubbock; 3 Daughters: Rosa Tijerina and husband Ramon Arredondo, Susan Tijerina and Louisa Tijerina and husband Jason Alvarado all of Brownfield; 5 Brothers: Felix Barnhart of Ballinger, Eloy and Rusty Barnhart both of Denver, Co., Roy and Adam Barnhart both of Greeley, Co.; 3 Sisters: Elisa DeLeon of Brownfield, Corina Perez of Lubbock, and Crissy Barnhart of Greeley, Co.; 16 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Tijerina December 3, 1992; her parents, Ted and Isabell Barnhart; 1 Brother: Alex Barnhart in 2002; 1 Son: Jessie Tijerina on 2/1/1970 and 2 Great Grandsons: Rudy and Ray Rodriguez on 2/27/2003.
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Obituary for Marco Antonio "Tony T." Tijerina
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Marco Antonio "Tony T." Tijerina, 25, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010, in Brownfield.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel of Brownfield with Pastor Rosie Rodger officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday November 24. Personal services were provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield.
Tony was born May 31, 1985, in Lubbock to Marco Antonio Tijerina and Norma Rodriguez. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 2003 and was a life-long resident of Brownfield.
Tony had a wonderful smile, loved everyone and enjoyed all his friends. He loved being around all of his family. He was very particular about the way he looked had great hair. His hobbies were dancing, singing, music and taking pictures.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Norma Rodriguez and his father Marco Tijerina, both of Brownfield; maternal grandparents, Vecente and Tina Salazar and paternal grandparents, Lupe and Lupe Tijerina; two brothers: Dusty Tijerina and Ricky Rodriguez both of Brownfield; one sister: Vanity Rodriguez of Brownfield; one nephew, Jermiah Rodriguez, and one niece, Lillyanna Rodriguez both of Brownfield.
The family would like to acknowledge Valerie Flores a special best friend and Ashley Everett a special cousin.
He was preceded in death by his step father, Ricky Rodriguez in 2003 and his maternal Grandmother, Olivia Martinez in 2007.
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Obituary for Billy Timmons
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Memorial services for Billy Timmons, 81, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Pat Cummins and Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Graveside services preceded the memorial service at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family received visitors from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Billy was born on July 20, 1929, to Maggie and Bill Timmons in Ropesville. He graduated from New Home High School and he attended Wayland Baptist University, where he played basketball.
He started farming in the Lakeview community, where he met his wife, Betty Yeatts. They were married on January 29, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Meadow. They were blessed with two sons Ricky and Stacy. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Their family was involved in the Terry County community. Billy served as the chairman of the ASCS committee in 1970 and also served as a president of the Terry County Farm Bureau.
He and his family spent many summers in Creede, Colorado, fly fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He was always looking forward to fishing with his sons and friends and always looking for an opportunity to tell a joke and make someone laugh.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; a son, Stacy Timmons and wife Kim of Lubbock; three granddaughters, Danya Timmons Anderson of Dallas, Taryn Timmons of Plano and Astyn Davis of Southlake. He is preceded in death by his son, Ricky, who was the husband of Donna Miller Timmons of Plano. He is also survived by two brothers, Roy Timmons and wife Norma of Brownfield and Wayne Timmons and wife Myra of Lubbock; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church of Brownfield or charity of one's choice.
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Obituary for Nicanor Torrez, Jr.
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Services for Nicanor Torrez, Jr., 67, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Nick passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011, in a Lubbock hospital. He was born November 8, 1944, in Levelland to Nicanor and Rita Torrez. He married Elia DeLaCruz on December 2, 1969, in Brownfield. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ortencia Garza and Bertha Riojas.
Nick is survived by his wife Elia of Brownfield; sons, Jerry Luis Torrez and Nicanor Santos Torrez and wife Juliana; a daughter, Debra Torrez; grandsons Sergio Elias Torrez and Demetris Javier Cesar Torrez; a granddaughter, Alexia Renee Valdez; great-grandson, Zackeriah Leija; sisters, Rita Riojas and husband Geno, Santos Martinez and husband Seferino, Ninfa Martinez and husband Isidro, Oralia Coronado, Estella Torrez and Yolanda Torrez; and brothers, Alfredo Torrez and Christopher Torrez.
Obituary for Rita Torrez
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Rita N. Torrez, 87 of Brownfield died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Brownfield. A Rosary was prayed Friday, Aug. 31, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Sept. 1, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Torrez was born on March 16, 1920, to Nicolhas and Natividad Navarette in Sweetwater. On March 26, 1936, she married Nicanor Torrez Sr. in Sweetwater. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1984.
She is survived by three sons---Nicanor of Brownfield, Alfredo of Warren, Minn. and Christopher of Dallas.
Mrs. Torrez is also survived by seven daughters---Hortencia Garza of Sunnyside, Wash, Ninfa Martinez of Wimauma, Fla, Rita Riojas, Estella Torrez, Yolanda Torrez, and Santos Martinez, all of Brownfield, and Oralia Coronado of Clewiston, Fla.
She is also survived by one brother--Conrado Castro of Brownfield. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Torrez was preceded in death by her husband---Nicantor, Sr., one daughter---Bertha; two brothers---Felix and Carpio; three sisters---Juanita Jimenez, Tornasa Rivera and Elifonso Navarette and her parents---Nicolhas and Natividad Navarette.
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Obituary for Ruby Lawson Travis
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Graveside services for Ruby Lawson Travis, 94, of McKinney, formerly of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating.
She died Monday, July 3, 2006, in McKinney. She was born March 15, 1912, in Arkansas to E O. and Susie Johnson and was married to O. L. Travis on Dec. 6, 1933, in Brownfield. He died on Jan. 5, 1964. She moved to McKinney in 1986 to live with her daughter.
She is survived by three sons--Robert of Brownfield, Bill of Springtown and John of Lakeland, Fla. and two daughters--Lilly Skiles of Farmersville and Dorothy Travis of McKinney.
She is also survived by two brothers--Raymond and Riley Johnson and two sisters: Nellie Smith and Ruth Davis and by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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Obituary for Stephen Treviño
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Rosary for Stephen Trevino, 67, of Brownfield will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel in Lubbock. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2010, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Samuel Oracion officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.
Stephen passed away November 3, 2010, in Lubbock. He was born December 12,1942, in Beeville to Amanco and Octabiana Trevino. He married Mary Alaniz December 4,1972, in Brownfield. Stephen was a member of The Volunteer Fire Brigade and served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW in Brownfield and Post.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Trevino of Brownfield; two sons, EstevanTrevino and wife Jennifer of Brownfield and Freddie Trevino of Brownfield; four brothers, Amancio Trevino Jr., Joe Trevino, Eddie Trevino and Arturo Trevino, all of San Antonio; five sisters, Elvira McDonald, Diana Sanchez, Lucy Felan and Jane Cervantez, all of San Antonio and Susie Smith of Colorado; and six grandchildren.
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Obituary for Ila Trout
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Services for Ila Trout, 90, formerly of Tokio, were held Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mrs. Trout passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Denton. She was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Burkett to Berry Dee and Annie Pauline Wesley and graduated from Burkett High School. She moved to Abilene and worked as a beauty operator for five years.
Mrs. Trout married Clyde Trout, Dec. 1, 1940, in Burkett. He preceded her in death June 11, 1995. They lived in California and Dallas during World War II and returned to Tokio in 1944. They farmed and managed Trout Farm Supply near Tokio for 25 years. She also worked for the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster while in Tokio for more than 10 years.
Mrs. Trout was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ, Turner Home Demonstration Club and Terry County Heritage Museum.
She is also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Trout is survived by two sons--Rodney of Denton and Reginald and his wife--Barbara of Southaven Miss; and one granddaughter--Auria East of Denton and by several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund.
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Obituary for Bobbye Turner
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Services for Bobbye Turner, 92, of Brownfield will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Bobbye passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born February 17, 1919, in Hico to William Oscar and Annie McFadden Thompson. She graduated from Big Spring High School. On June 6, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas, she married John Paul Turner. They moved to Brownfield in 1954. Bobbye was a member of Eastern Star and Brownfield First United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, Paul Glenn Grimes; 2 sisters and a brother.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Bobbye is survived by three daughters, Bobbye Jo Floyd and husband Ronnie, Paula Grimes and Cheryl Purtell all of Brownfield; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Obituary for John Paul Turner
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Services for John Paul Turner, 89, of Brownfield will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Paul passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born May 16, 1918, in Broken Bow, OK. to Joseph and Emma Turner. He and his family moved to Big Spring in 1930. He attended Big Spring Schools.
He married Bobbye Thompson, June 6, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas, and they moved to Brownfield in 1954. He ran Foster Gin from 1962 until it closed in 1993. He farmed for over 53 years, retiring in 2000. Paul was a Mason, Shriner and a member of First United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Martha Burgner, a brother, Jim Turner and a grandson, Paul Glenn Grimes. Family and friends will be pallbearers.
Paul is survived by his wife Bobbye of Brownfield; three daughters, Bobbye Jo Floyd and husband Ronnie, Paula Grimes of Abilene and Cheryl Purtell of Lubbock; three sisters, Clote Reynolds of Houston, Edwina Stewart and Geneva Kisor and her husband Bob all of Abilene; a brother, Delmer Turner of Big Spring; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be viewing on Monday, December 24th at the funeral home from 10 am - 2 pm. He will be in state Wednesday, December 26th from 8 am - Noon.
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Obituary for Charles C. Tyler
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Services for Charles C. Tyler, 93, of Meadow will be at 2 pm, Monday, Oct. 27, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Leslie Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in Lubbock. He was born Nov. 6, 1914, in Eden to A. R. and Ruth Ethel Tyler. He attended and graduated from O'Donnell High School.
Charles married Louise Boyd, July 1, 1939, in Cottle County. They moved to Terry County in 1940 and farmed in the Meadow area for more than 45 years. He was a member of the Farmers Coop and Meadow First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by two sons, Keith and Jerry Tyler; two sisters and two brothers.
Charles is survived by his wife Louise, of Meadow; a son, Mitchell Tyler of Meadow; two daughters-in-law, Sandra Tyler of Lubbock and Sue Tyler of Austin; two grandchildren, Stefanie Wornell and her husband Jason of Austin and Dane Burdine and his wife Teresa of Ransom Canyon; three great-grandchildren, Justin Wornell of Austin, Brittany and Chelsea Burdine of Ransom Canyon; a sister, Wanda Greenfield of Richardson; several nieces and nephews.
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Obituary for Martha Louise Tyler
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Martha Louise Tyler, 94, of Meadow will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, in the Meadow Cemetery with Rev. Leslie Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Louise passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, in Lubbock, TX.
She was born October 2, 1917, in Decatur, TX to Henry Claude Boyd and Artie Mae Tucker and attended and graduated from High School there in Decatur. Louise married Charles C. Tyler, July 1, 1939, in Cottle County, Texas. In 1940, they moved to Terry County.
Louise was a member and organist for the Meadow Methodist Church for over 30 years and the couple farmed in the Meadow area for more than 45 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles, three sons, Jerry, Keith, and Mitchell Tyler; two brothers Grady and J. R. Boyd; two sisters Doris Norine Boyd and Mary C. Boyd.
Louise is survived by two daughters-in-law, Sandra Tyler of Lubbock and Susie Tyler of Austin; three grandchildren, Stefanie Wornell and husband Jason of Pflugerville, David Page of Corsicana, and Dane Burdine and his wife Teresa of Ransom Canyon; four great-grandchildren, Justin and Addison Wornell of Pflugerville, Brittany and Chelsea Burdine of Ransom Canyon; Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law Wanda and Keller Greenfield of Richardson; and several nieces and nephews.
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Obituary for David Mitchell Tyler
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for David Mitchell Tyler, 56, of Meadow will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011, in the Meadow Cemetery with Pastor Leslie Lewis officiating.
Mitchell passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011, in Pflugerville, TX. He was born August 21, 1955, to Charles C. Tyler and Louise Boyd. He graduated from Meadow High School in 1973 and then from Texas Tech University in 1977, and went on to obtain his CPA. He worked as an auditor for the City of Houston for 19 Years. He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Jerry and Keith Tyler.
Mitchell is survived by his mother, Louise Boyd Tyler of Meadow; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Tyler of Lubbock and Marilyn Sue Tyler of Austin; niece, Stefanie Wornell and husband Jason of Pflugerville; and nephew, Dane Burdine and wife Teresa of Ransom Canyon.
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Obituary for Charles W. Upton
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Charles W. Upton, 85, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Brother Michael Holster officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Brownfield. He was born October 1, 1925, in Mena, Ark., to William Franklin and Mabel Elizabeth Upton. He graduated from Plains High School in 1944. Charles married Frances Gray on December 24, 1946, in Tokio. They lived there for 46 years and then moved to Brownfield in 1984.
Charles farmed for 25 years and worked in the oilfield industry for 33 years. He was a member of Tokio Baptist Church and then Calvary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Upton; and two sisters, Avis Schroeder and Opal Hughlett.
Charles is survived by his wife Frances of Brownfield; two daughters, Charlene Paul and husband Ed of Brownfield and Sharon Downs and husband Keith of Levelland; brother-in-law, Ray Hughlett; daughter-in-law, Nadine Mobley; grandchildren, Jayson Hillhouse, Jamie Gore, Kyle Downs, Corey Downs, Craig Downs, John Paul and Matt Paul; and five great grandchildren.
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Obituary for Calib Colton Valdonado
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Calib Colton Valdonado passed away peacefully on June 27, 2011. Services will be held at Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors in Brownfield on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Zane Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery.
Calib was born on June 27, 2011, in Lubbock to Matthew Valdonado and Shayla Perry of Brownfield. His life was brief, but is a gift to us that will live in our hearts forever.
Calib is survived by his parents: Matthew Valdonado and Shayla Perry of Brownfield; 1 Brother: Jaedon Perry and 1 sister Mikah Valdonado both of Brownfield; Maternal Grandparents: David and Andrea Perry of Brownfield and Paternal Grandparents: Mary and Isaac Valdonado of Brownfield and Danny Hernandez of Ropesville; Maternal Great-Grandparents: Florentino and Tomasa Martinez of Brownfield, and Frances and Ronny Johnson of Brownfield, Paternal Great- Grandparents: Fidencio Hernandez of Ropesville and Pat and Eddie Perry of Brownfield, Paternal Great-Great- Grandparents: Dick and Juanita Perry of Brownfield. He also leaves behind several Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by 1 Uncle: Samson Calib Valdonado in 2009; Maternal Great- Grandmother: Concepcion Martinez and Paternal Great- Grandmother: Elodice Hernandez.
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Obituary for Samson Calib Valdonado
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Samson Calib Valdonado, 25, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009, in Lubbock.
Rosary was held Nov. 11 and 12 at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral Service was held Nov. 13 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brownfield with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Personal services were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Samson was born June 1, 1984, in Lubbock to Daniel Hernandez and Maria Martinez. He attended Brownfield schools and lived in Brownfield his whole life. His family remembers him as a musician and a song writer. Samson was a very unique person, who was always happy and generous. He was Catholic.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Valdonado of Brownfield; his parents, Hisa and Mary Valdonado of Brownfield; paternal grandfather, Fidencio Hernandez of Ropesville; maternal grandfather, Florentino Martinez of Brownfield; legal paternal grandfather, Seferino Valdonado of Karnes City; his partner, Jennifer Hodges of Brownfield; one son, Jeremiah Hernandez of Cheyenne, Wyo.; step-daughters Alissandra Luna and Lilliana Luna of Brownfield, Dayna, Danielle, Diamond, Debra, and Devyn Martinez, all of Brownfield; two brothers: Matthew Valdonado and Isaiah Valdonado, both of Brownfield; one sister, Vanessa Valdonado of Brownfield; and one niece, Mikah Valdonado of Brownfield.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Elodia Hernandez; maternal grandmother, Concepcion Martinez; legal paternal great-grandmother, Ricarda Bazan; paternal great-grandparents, Simon and Margarita Guttirrez; and maternal great-grandparents, Roman and Lina Cruz.
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Obituary for Annette Lea Van Der Vlist
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Annette Lea Van Der Vlist, 47, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bob Highley and Rev. Johnny Long officiating. Burial was in Meadow Cemetery in Meadow.
Mrs. Van Der Vlist died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born Oct. 7, 1959, in Odessa to Lewis and Ona Stowe and was married to Richard Van Der Vlist on June 29, 1981, in Abilene. She attended school in Brownfield.
Mrs. Van Der Vlist owned and operated Movie Warehouse and Tips, Toes & Tans. She was also an activity director at several nursing homes. She was a past member of the Brownfield Evening Lions Club and was a member of the Faith Chapel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Van Der Vlist is survived by her husband; one daughter---Wynona Stowe; one grandson---Richard David Stowe; her mother---Ona Stowe; three sisters---Sharon Kimbrell, Ruby Dyer and Patricia Couch and one brother---Lewis Davis Stowe, Jr.
Memorials may be made to Chorus of Angels, 3622 22nd Place, Lubbock, 79410.
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Obituary for Marie R. Varga
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Marie R. Varga, 83, of Brownfield, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009.
Marie was born on January 14, 1926, in New Brunswick, N.J. to Charles and Ann Knoll. She married John Varga in March 1949 in Maryland. They lived in California for 30 years before moving to Texas after John's retirement. He preceded her in death in November 2005.
Marie is survived by her son, Jon Varga of Brownfield; her brother, Carl Knoll of East Windsor, N.J. and her sister, Ann Geant of Palm Beach, Fla.
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Obituary for Gavino Vasquez, Jr.
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Rosary for Gavino Vasquez, Jr., 73, of Brownfield was held Sunday, Oct. 8, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was held Monday, Oct. 9 at 10:00 a.m., in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Mr. Vasquez, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 in Brownfield. He was born Oct 14, 1932 in Comstock to Gavino, Sr. and Maria Vasquez. He attended school in Comstock and was married to Adelina Delarosa on Oct. 29, 1955 in Lovington, N.M. He moved to Brownfield in 1964.
He was survived by one son---Gavino, III, and his wife---Cynthia of Brownfield and two daughters---Dora Navarro and Maria Collins and her husband---Ron, all of Brownfield. Mr. Vasquez is also survived by one brother---Armando of Brownfield and by four sisters---Erlinda Aguilar and Maria Vasquez, both of Goodland, Kans. ; Elvira Aleman of Lamar, Colo. and Consuelo Gonzales of Grand Junction, Colo., and by five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Vasquez was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother---Jose and one sister---Guadalupe Pena.
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Obituary for Olivia B. Vasquez
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Olivia B. Vasquez, 81, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Our beautiful Olivia left this world to be in heaven with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She is looking down on us with a smile on her face, waiting for the rest of us to join her. She was born November 8, 1929, in Del Rio to Ramon and Julia Bravo. Olivia married Armando Vasquez on February 19, 1952, in Del Rio. She loved cooking, sewing and quilting and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Victor Vasquez, Sr.; a brother, Verado Bravo; a sister, Guadalupe Bravo; a daughter-in-law, Elicia Vasquez. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Olivia is survived by her husband Armando Vasquez, Sr. of Brownfield; two sons, Reynaldo Vasquez of Lubbock and Armando Vasquez, Jr. of Brownfield; four daughters, Maricella Garcia and husband Pedro of Brownfield, Hilda Vasquez of Brownfield, Sylvia Bautista and husband Juan of Idalou and Sally Castillo and husband Seberiano of Lubbock; a daughter- in-law, Anita Vasquez of Brownfield; a sister, Juanita Rodriguez of Del Rio; 25 grandchildren; and 50 great- grandchildren.
Obituary for Victor B. Vasquez, Sr.
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Victor B. Vasquez, Sr., 54, of Brownfield will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 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.
Victor passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010, at his home in Brownfield. He was born in Tahoka. He attended Union School and the University of Roswell.
Victor married Anita Fonseca on March 2, 1975, in Brownfield. He was a farmer for 19 years and was then employed with Terry County Sheriff's Department as a jailer.
He is preceded in death by his father-in-law.
Victor is survived by his wife Anita of Brownfield; three sons, Victor F. Vasquez, Jr. and wife Adri of San Marcos, Randy F. Vasquez and wife Cindy of Brownfield and Orlando F. Vasquez of Andrews; 12 grandchildren; his parents, Armando S. and Olivia Bravo Vasquez, Sr.; four sisters, Maricella Garcia and husband Pete; Sally Castillo and husband Seberiano, Jr., Sylvia Bautista and husband Juan and Hilda Hernandez; two brothers, Armando Vasquez, Jr. and Ray Vasquez; mother- in-law, Leocadia G. Fonseca; Simon Robertson.
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Obituary for Veronica Brown
submitted by Edgel Dyer
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Veronica Brown, 19, of Brownfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Veronica was born on May 24, 1986, to Alvin McVea and Barbara Brown in Brownfield. She was a student in the Brownfield Independent Schools.
She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Barbara, Maternal Grandmother, Velma Brown of Brownfield; one sister, Nicole Brown of Brownfield; four step-sisters -Tassa Cummings of Brownfield, Shaunta Wesley of Denver, CO, and Clai Sadra and Deasha Turner, both of Dallas; and one step-brother, Aaron McVea of Abilene; and one nephew, Ashuda McVea.
She was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents, Helen and Fred Carter; one uncle, Gary Carter, and her Maternal Grandfather, Roy Brown.
Services for Veronica will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2005, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reed officiating and Rev. Michael Hudson assisting. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Brownfield.
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Obituary for Ana Z. Vigil
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Ana Z. Vigil, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2008, in Brownfield.
A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 30 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Vigil was born May 24, 1933, in Knox City, Texas, to Manuel and Perta Zamora. She attended school in Knox City. She moved to Wichita Falls in 1960 and then to Brownfield in 1972.
On July 31, 1971, she married Jose F. Vigil in Wichita Falls. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2000.
The family of Ana remember her as a person who loved church. She was a member of the Guadalupanas and minister of Eucharist. She attended a church conference each and every year. Ana also loved arts, crafts, making floral arrangements and collecting all types of angels. And she was a volunteer at the nursing home.
Those left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Roseana Blair and husband Allen of San Antonio, one sister, Asencica Zamora of Brownfield and three grandchildren.
Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
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Obituary for John Jason Villarreal
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for John Jason Villarreal, 41, of Brownfield were held Friday, Nov. 9, in St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial was in O'Donnell Cemetery under the direction of Gonzales Funeral Home.
Mr. Villarreal died Monday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Lamesa. He was born June 30, 1966, in Big Spring. He was employed by Cal-Star Dairy in Brownfield. He also held a certification as a medical assistant.
Mr. Villarreal is survived by his parents--Julia Luera of Angelo and Santos Rodriguez, Jr. of Stanton and his beloved girlfriend--Esmeralda "LaLa" Castro of Brownfield.
He is also survived by four sons--Jeremy, Derek, and Christian Villarreal, all of Lamesa and Ashton Villarreal of Brownfield.
Mr. Villarreal is also survived by one stepson--Rudy Villarreal of Brownfield; one daughter--Demi Villarreal of Brownfield and Willie Villarreal and family of Lamesa and Crystal Dusek and family of San Angelo
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Obituary for Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Villarreal
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Villarreal, 69, of Brownfield were held Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Rudy Crasta officiating.
Lupe passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born on Nov. 4, 1939, in Alice to Manuel and Enriqueta Perez. She moved as a child to Brownfield, where she was a resident for 64 years. She married Librado "Lee" Villarreal in 1955 in Brownfield. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Lupe is survived by her husband, Lee Villarreal of Brownfield; four daughters, Elma Medina and her husband Ruben of Round Rock, Martha Gallegos and her husband Raul of Ponder, Irma Villarreal Del Valle and her husband Alfredo of Round Rock, and Marie Finke and her husband Casey of Denton; two sons, Ruben Villarreal and his wife Becky of Leander, and Rick Villarreal of McKinney; 12 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one great granddaughter; her brother, Manuel Perez, Jr. and his wife Francis of Brownfield; four nephews and four nieces.
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Obituary for Archie Lloyd Waddell
submitted by Edgle Dyer
U.S. Veteran Services for Archie Lloyd Waddell, 86, of Andrews and formerly of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Archie passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in Andrews. He was born Aug. 18, 1923, and moved to the Gomez area in 1927. He married Evelyn Jenkins on Sept. 12, 1943. She preceded him in death in 1992. The couple had two sons.
He served in the Airborne Infantry in WWII. He retired from Amoco Production after 31 years of service in 1984. He owned and operated Archie Waddell Advertising for 36 years. Archie married Bobby Lynn Orson of Andrews, on June 4, 1994.
He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Waddell; a sister, Faye Banks and a brother, J.W. Waddell.
Archie is survived by a his wife, Bobby Lynn Waddell; a son, Michael L. Waddell and his wife LuAnn of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Winona Condra; a niece, a nephew, three step-children, Brent Riordon and wife Tannya of Hobbs, N.M., Tressa Warren and husband Preston of Andrews, TX and Truman Orson of Hannibal, MO.
He asked that instead of flowers, gifts be made to his favorite charities: The Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219 or to Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch, P O Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174
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Obituary for Danny Waymon Waddell
submitted by Edgle Dyer Memorial services for Danny Waymon Waddell, 56, of Meadow will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Live Oak Community Church in Lubbock with Rev. Chuch Williams officiating.
Mr. Waddell died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Manna Acres Assisted Living in Lubbock after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Lubbock, on Oct. 25, 1951, to Archie L. Waddell and Evelyn Jenkins Waddell.
Mr. Waddell graduated from Brownfield High School in 1970 and attended Texas Tech University. He worked as a truck driver for over 10 years. For the past 20 years he was self-employed with Waddell Promotions, specialty advertising. He was married to Linda Ryan in 1989.
Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his mother, wife--Linda, and one nephew--Luke Waddell.
He is survived by his father, brother--Mike Waddell of Mesa, Ariz.; one daughter--Amy Archinal of Lubbock; one son-- Steven Waddell of Lubbock; two stepdaughters--Rita Kay Parks of Dyer, Ark., Joy Surratt of Weatherford, and one stepson Michael Pilkington of Tucson, Ariz.; one niece--Lori Dugan of Safford, Ariz. and seven grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Hospice of Lubbock, 1102 Slide Rd, Suite 3, Lubbock, 79416, or Live Oak Community Church, 10710 S. Frankford, Lubbock, 79424.
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Obituary for Anna Waldrep
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral Services were held for Anna Waldrep, 73, at 2 p.m. Friday, June 13, 1980, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cletus Caswell, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, June 11, 1980, at Medical Arts Hospital in Lamesa following a brief illness. A native of Cleburne, she moved to Terry County in 1948 from Scurry County. She married Calvin Waldrep in 1959.
Survivors include 4 sons: H. S. Dyer of Brownfield, Roy Dyer of Springlake, NC, Charles Dyer of Sundown, and James Dyer of Wellman; 3 daughters: Mrs. Foy Gunter, Joyce Robertson and Frances Hansard, all of Brownfield; 5 brothers: Sherman Davis of Colorado City, Eule Davis, Olin Davis and John Davis, all of Lake Whitney, and Quitman Davis of Downeyville, CA; 5 sisters: Nina Lewis of Brownfield, Jackie Lewis of Lake Whitney, Ruby Dyer of Clifton, Vida Huddleston of Amarillo and Juanita Hamilton of Albuquerque, NM; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
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Obituary for Patricia Wall
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Patricia Wall, 58, of Lubbock and formerly of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Interment will follow in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Patricia was born on August 30, 1950, in Roswell, N.M., to Allen and Ruby Groves. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center for many years until her retirement as a licensed vocational nurse.
She is survived by her mother, Ruby Groves of Brownfield; three sons, Teddie Braziel, Jr. of Lubbock, Marcus Braziel and his wife Vanessa of Lubbock and Dennis Culp and his wife Stacy of Brownfield; her daughter, Melissa Lively of Lubbock; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Terry Groves of Brownfield and Debbie Neely of San Antonio and her brother Dennis Groves of Denton.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the Patricia Wall account at American State Bank in Brownfield.
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Obituary for Joyce McKenzie Warden
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Joyce McKenzie Warden, 80, of Brownfield will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 1, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Joyce McKenzie Warden went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 27, 2010, in Brownfield, Texas. She was born October 28, 1929, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to R. L. McKenzie, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Ticer McKenzie. She and her family moved to West Texas to the Lahey area, where she spent her early years growing up. Her family later moved to Brownfield where she lived and went to school until graduating. Joyce worked at the Brownfield State Bank for many years, and loved her job. She was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Joyce married Victor Raymond (Pokey) Warden on August 16, 1947, in Brownfield. They were married for 57 years. Ray preceded her in death on November 5, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Leta Zae McKenzie Wiseman; and a brother, R. L. McKenzie, Jr.
Joyce is survived by a son, Donnie Ray Warden, of Brownfield and a daughter, DeAnn Warden Smyers, of Houston. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Toby Ray Warden and Traci Lee Warden both of Lubbock and Dustin Allen Smyers of Houston. Joyce was also survived by 1 great-granddaughter, Mallery Lynne Warden of Amarillo and soon to arrive great- grandson. Joyce was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
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Obituary for Edna Ware
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Edna Ware, 89, of Brownfield passed away September 21, 2011, in San Angelo. Services will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Jon Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Friday from 5-8pm .
Edna was born on January 25, 1922, to Wylie and Bessie Sims in Mobeetie. She graduated from Mobeetie High School. She met Kelly Ware and they were married on August 7, 1938 in Shamrock. Edna moved to Brownfield in 1940 and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. She also served as Auxiliary for G. A. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Ware and a daughter, Lana Durham.
Edna is survived by her daughters, Dee Ann Miramontes, Arlie Dunn and Reta Taylor; 8 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and 33 great-great grandchildren.
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Obituary for Emma Jo Warren
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral services for Emma Jo Warren, 82, of Lubbock were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Interment followed in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Jo Warren passed from this life on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. She was born on Jan. 23, 1926, in Ralls to W.M. and Margaret Stinnett. She graduated from from Brownfield High School in 1944, where she met and married William Doyle "Duck" Warren. He preceded her in death in 2002.
In 1962, she moved with her husband and children to Tripoli, Libya, where she lived for 10 years before moving to Jakarata, Indonesia for another 10 years, where her husband worked for the oil companies. They retired in 1985 and settled in Wimberley. In 1998 they moved to Lubbock.
Jo was a member of Shadow Hill Baptist Church. She loved her church and Sunday school class and touched every life she came in contact with.
Jo Warren is also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Guffy.
Those left to cherish her memory are three children, Darwin, Jo Ella and Roger and their spouses; her three grandchildren, five great-granddaughters, one special great-grandson and her sister-in-law, Doris Warren.
The family suggests memorials to Shadow Hill Baptist Church, 5911 4th St.; Lubbock, TX 79411, or Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St.; Lubbock, TX 79411. They would also like to express special thanks to Dr. Starnes and staff and everyone at the Dialysis Center.
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Obituary for Faye Rose Warren
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Faye Rose Warren, 83, formerly of Brownfield and Wolfforth will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2011, at Wolfforth First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark McMillan officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Faye passed away Thursday, October 21, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born February 18, 1928, in Whitney to John Riley and Elizabeth McDonald Rose. She and her family moved to Brownfield when she was in her early teens. She attended Brownfield and Wellman schools. Faye married James W. "Wink" Warren on September 17, 1946, in Brownfield. She was a member of Wolfforth First Baptist Church.
Faye was preceded in death by a grandchild, Sarah "Sadie" Rose Warren; two sisters, Gladys Keener and Christine Purvis; and four brothers, John Allen, Herschel "Que", Donald Ray and Ed Rose.
Faye is survived by her husband, James W. "Wink" Warren of Lubbock; two sons, John Warren and wife Viki of Austin and Wiatt Warren and wife Pat of Wimberley; a daughter, Terri Howard of Lubbock; nine grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, Inez Turner, Irene Winslett, Nina Depoyster, Mark Rose, Mary Nell Young and Bob Rose.
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Obituary for Irene Warren
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Irene Warren, 85, of Lubbock, died Friday, February 29, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Monday March 3, in the Franklin-Bartley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Woody Jackson and Zan Walker officiating. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Irene was born in Lake Arthur, N.M. She was the daughter of Ernest and Cora Thurman. She married Grady Warren on Nov. 11, 1948. They moved back to Lubbock in 1987. Together they ran an agriculture business operation and she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband. By two children--Donna Terrell of Vernon and Grady Phillip Warren of Lubbock and by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons.
Her family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's fund or to a favorite charity.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lester E. Warren
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral services for Lester E. Warren, 61, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. Burial will take place at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Guajardo Funeral Chapels.
Mr. Warren passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. He was born on August 14, 1947 in Oklahoma and moved to Brownfield in 1982.
On April 11, 1991, he married Virginia Cruz. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clifford and Kathryn Warren, and a brother, Clifford Warren.
Mr. Warren served in the Vietnam War during the Tet Offensive in 1968 and received his honorable discharge the same year. He was also a member of the Brownfield evening Lions Club.
Survivors include his children, Alyssa Deyoe, Callie Rudnick, Will Warren, Amber Warren, Adolfo Warren, Alexis Cruz, Cristina Cruz, Amy Sifuentez, Marcelino, Nathan, Adolfo Perez and Fabian Rivera; 13 grandchildren; five sisters, Fay Carrol and her husband James of Colbert, Okla., Helen(Jr.) Davis and Janice Anderson of Blair, Okla., Avis Winters and her husband Dan of Oklahoma City, Okla., Dena Timbrook and her husband Lew of Warren, Okla.; three brothers, Ralph Warren and his wife Janice of Duke, Okla., Delbert Warren and his wife Margaret of Lawton, Okla., and Rodney Warren and his wife Joie of Brownfield.
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Obituary for Climmie Harris Head Washburn
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Climmie Washburn of Lubbock, formerly of Joplin, Mo. departed this life on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the age of 89. She was born April 13, 1921, in Quitman, Texas to George W. and Lillie Lea (Brock) Harris. Climmie graduated from Brownfield H.S. in 1937 and later married Raymond Head. She worked for Daisy Manufacturing until she retired. Climmie moved from Joplin, Mo. to Lubbock in March of 2010. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Climmie's memory will be cherished by her daughter, Norma Faye Mitchell and husband Clair of Joplin, Mo.; son, Noel Washburn and wife Shirley of Garfield, Ark.; brother, Gerald Harris of Lubbock; daughter-in-law, Judy Head of Joplin, Mo.; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Harris of Folsom, Calif; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Carl Head, who was killed while serving in the Navy; son, Raymond Head, Jr.; husband Norman Washburn; three sisters; and eight brothers.
Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield. Arrangements are under the personal care of Combest Family Funeral Homes of Lubbock.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Carl Alvie Watkins
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Carl Alvie Watkins, 89, of Wellman, were held Monday, June 5, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Homer Jones officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Watkins died Friday, June 2, 2006, in Austin. He was born Sept 16, 1916, in Connerville, Okla., and was married to Edith Mae Bennett on June 9, 1941, in Gatesville. He was employed as a heavy machine operator for Terry County until his retirement in 1988.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Barbara Matteson of Austin, one son, Clyde and his wife, Peggy, of Emory; one grandson, Carl Matteson and his wife, Shawna, of Austin. He is also survived by two brothers: Burl of Odessa and Jack of Wellman; and by one sister, Pauline Griner, of Tomball.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Dean Kirby Watson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Dean Watson (Willadean Beatrice Kirby Watson), 86, of Lubbock will be held at Meadow Baptist Church on Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Les Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6-8, Sunday at the funeral home.
Dean passed away Thursday, June 7, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born August 23, 1924, in Hardeman County to George and Blanche Kirby. She grew up with six siblings. Dean attended Williams High School in Quanah, TX. As a young woman she worked at the Pantex plant in Amarillo during the early days of WWII. She married H. O. Watson on December 22, 1945, in Quanah. They moved to West Texas in 1949. Dean loved quilting, needlework and embroidering. She worked as a waitress and for the Brownwood ISD Cafeteria. She is also a member of Meadow Baptist Church.
Dean is preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, three sisters and a great granddaughter, Adisyn Calfin.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte (Wade) Gerner of Slaton and Marci Beasley and husband Mike of Lubbock; a son, David Watson and wife Karen of Arlington, WA; honorary son, Gary Ratliff and wife Billie Jo, grandchildren, Kimberly Hunter and Chad Watson of Anchorage, AK; Jennifer Calfin, Tonya and Michael LaVere, Courtney and Lance Wilson, all of Lubbock, Abby and Aaron Cave, Todd and Jaclyn Christianson of Arlington, WA. great grandchildren, Brittany Hunter, Derek NcNutt, Elisabeth and Colby Lavere, Daxx and Dallan Calfin, Allie and Cooper Wilson, great-great grandchildren, Jayda and Jersey Hunter and Christian, Henry and Lars Cave.
A special thank you is extended to the staff at Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center and to the staff at Interim Hospice Care.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Howard "H. O." Watson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for Howard O'Neal "H.O." Watson, 95, formerly of the Needmore Community will be at 11:00am, Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Meadow Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung and Chaplin Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm, Friday at the funeral home.
H.O. passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born July 13, 1915. in Jemison, Alabama to Wilford and Mary (Martin) Watson. He also attended school in Jemison. H.O. married Willadean Kirby on December 22, 194, in Quannah. They moved to West Texas in 1949. He farmed the Pool Community in Terry County. They returned to Terry County in 1981. H.O. served in the US Army Air Corp from 1942-1945. He loved retirement, fishing and his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; a great granddaughter, Adisyn Calfin.
H.O. is survived by his wife Dean; 2 daughters, Charolett (Wade)Gerner of Slaton and Marci Beasley and husband Mike of Lubbock; a son, David Beasley and wife Karen of Arlington, WA; honarary son, Gary Ratliff and wife Billie Jo; a sister, Faye May of Polk City, FL; 7 grandchildren, Kimberly Hunter & Chad Watson of Anchorage, AK, Jennifer Calfin, Tonya (Michael) LaVere and Courtney (Lance) Wilson, all of Lubbock, Abby (Aaron) Cave and Todd (Jaclyn) Christianson of Arlington, WA; 8 great grandchildren, Brittany Hunter, Derek McNutt, Elisabeth and Colby LaVere, Daxx and Dallan Calfin, Allie and Cooper Wilson; 5 great-great grandchildren, Jayda and Jersey Hunter, and Christian, Henry and Lars Cave; numerous nieces and nephews.
Obituary for Ruby O. Watson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Ruby O. Watson , age 94, died on June 11, 2010 at Sulphur Springs, TX. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 15, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Ruby was born January 7, 1916, to Charles Emery Snider and Arvie Annie Snider in Peacock, TX. She married Homer B. Dial in 1932 in Jayton, TX and they moved to Brownfield in 1938.
Ruby was a member of First Baptist Church, Brownfield, TX. She worked for 20 years at Deluxe Cleaners and managed Rudy Watson Plumbing Company for 15 years. She was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Arvie Snider, her daughter Anna Lee Dial, a husband, Homer B. Dial, a husband William (Bill) Sharp, a husband, Rudy Q. Watson.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruby Dial Preston and her husband David of Amarillo, TX, a daughter Peggy Dial Watkins and her husband Clyde of Emory, TX, a grandson, Jared Preston of Plano, TX, and two great granddaughters, Kiana Preston and Alyssa Preston.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Winniefird Watts
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Winniefird Watts, 82, of Denver City, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, in Denver City. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, in the Terry County Cemetery with Brother Skip Rodgers officiating. Services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City.
Winniefird was born July 23, 1927, in Cottle County, Texas to Robert Fird and Winnie Wilson Mobley. She married Victor Watts December 7, 1947, in Wellman.
Winniefird was a housewife who also helped her husband operate the family farm. She and her husband lived in the Wellman community until they moved to Brownfield in 1969. They retired from active farming in 1972. Winniefird loved working in the backyard in her Brownfield home and enjoyed dancing and fishing with her husband. Barbecue and steaks were her favorite.
In 2002 she moved to Denver City. Winniefird lived for her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member the Wellman Baptist Church and a 40-year member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Watts, in 1998.
She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Thompson and husband, Don, of Yukon, Okla., and Patti Lindsey and husband, Woody, of Denver City; three grandchildren, Jonna Marion and husband, Brian, of Denver City, Russell Thompson and wife, Tracy, of Cashion, Okla., and Elizabeth Thompson of Edmond, Okla.; five great-grandchildren, Kodi Blair Marion, Kurt Marion, Spencer Marion, Adrian Thompson and Brody Thompson.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 3411 73rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79423-1101; Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness, Inc. 515 West Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903-6360 and the Yoakum County Child Welfare Board, Box 202, Denver City, Texas 79323. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Camilla "Cam" Weatherman
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Camilla "Cam" Weatherman, 83, of Brownfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Weatherman died Monday, June 5, 2006, in Brownfield. She was born Sept 14, 1922, in Duncan, Okla., and was married to Joe Weatherman on Oct 5, 1981, in Ruidoso, NM.
She was manager of the S&H Green Stamp Store until retiring in 1983. She then worked for Klein's Department Store and Brownfield Floral. She was a member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Mrs. Weatherman is survived by her husband; one daughter: Shannon Cox, of Tahoka, and three sons: Mike Davis of Duncanville and Ronnie and Pete Gordon, both of Texarkana.
She is also survived by one step-son: Brian Weatherman of Fort Worth, and by nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 23 step-great-grand-children and four step-great-great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Joe Weatherman
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Joe Weatherman, 75, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, at Living Water Foursquare Church with Pastor John Paul Bautista officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Weatherman passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Tahoka. He was born Dec. 27, 1931, in Lubbock and attended Lubbock High School.
He married Camilla Sosebee Davis, Oct. 5, 1981 in Ruidoso, N.M. She preceded him in death June 5, 2006.
Mr. Weatherman was employed with General Telephone Company in Brownfield for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion for 46 years. He was a member of the Living Water Foursquare Church in Brownfield.
He is preceded in death by a sister--Nora Lumpkin. He is survived by one son--Brian Weatherman of Ft. Worth; three step sons--Mike Davis of Duncanville and Ronnie Gordon and Pete Gordon, both of Texarkana and one step daughter--Shannon Cox of Tahoka.
He is also survived by one sister--Martha Christy of Big Spring; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Mr. Weatherman will be in state from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday Nov. 23 at the Brownfield Funeral Home.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Margie Webb Black
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Margie Webb Black, 79, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael R. Gee officiating. A private burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Margie passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Brownfield. She was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Wheeler to Wesley and Annie Bradfute Brasher. She graduated from Spur High School.
She married Jay Judge Webb of Spur in February 1948. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1992. Margie and Harold Black were married Nov. 28, 1997, in Brownfield.
Margie is survived by her husband Harold Black of Brownfield; four sons and their wives, Steve and Paula Webb of Burleson, Glenn and Lana Webb of Brownfield, Danny and Susan Webb of Ozona and Tracy and Donna Webb of Lockney; a foster daughter, Angelia Perez and husband Bobby of Levelland; a foster son, Ramon Soliz of Brownfield; four step-sons, Harold Black Jr. of Solbatna, Alaska, Vernon Black of Kenai, Alaska, Ronald Poston of Houston and Gary Poston of Odessa; a brother, Robert W. "Bob" Brasher and his wife Charlene of Idalou; 12 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Alton Webb
submitted by Shirley Webb
Services for Alton Webb, 77, of Brownfield will be at 10:30 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Rhoads officiating. Burial will be at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Webb died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 1983, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, after a brief illness. He was born October 23, 1905, at Lockney.
He was a Brownfield city councilmen and mayor pro-tem from 1970 to 1974, and a member of the Brownfield Independent School Board from 1947 to 1954. He was a member of the Brownfield Masonic Lodge and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church.
He married Melba Cornelius of Brownfield, on May 14, 1929. She died August 19, 1982.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tommy (Maurine) Winn, of Brownfield; a son, Lanny Webb of Brownfield, and 4 grandchildren.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Obituary for Elma Davis Webb
submitted by Shirley Webb
Elma Davis Webb, well-known and long time resident of Yoakum County, died in his sleep at his home in Denver City early Sunday morning, May 10, 1953.
Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Denver City Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. L. Trott, pastor of the church, assisted by Father Frances, Seymour, read services. Interment was at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield. Mr. Webb had been in failing health for some time.
He was born in Limestone county, Texas, July 12, 1893, and married Lena Fay McCurdy, Haskell, in 1922. He is survived by the widow; one son, Billy Rex Webb, and a brother, Alton Webb, Brownfield. He was preceded in death by a son, Woodrow Webb, in 1947.
Mr. and Mrs. Webb moved to Yoakum county in 1933 where they resided on a farm three miles southwest of Plains until 1937. They operated a drug store at Plains for two years after leaving the farm and moved to Denver City in 1939 where they established a drug store which was later sold. More recently they built the La Vista Courts which they were operating at the time of Mr. Webb's passing.
Pallbearers were L. P. Bone, W. I. Boyd, J. E. Herring, Marvin Post, Harry Reynolds and O. L. Cook. Among the honorary pallbearers were Murphy Luna, Joe Webber, Til W. Read, R. N. McGinty and other old Plains neighbors and friends.
Denver City News
Obituary for Elma Woodrow "Woody" Webb
submitted by Shirley Webb
The Tahoka Avalanche November 25, 1947:
"Elma Woodrow Webb, 23 year old oil field salesman of Tahoka, Texas, was killed instantly and Frank Stuart, Jr., 19, was in Tahoka clinic with a possible skull fracture following a head-on collision on the Tahoka-Post highway tonight. The crash occurred nearly two miles east of Tahoka on the Tahoka-Post highway. Sheriff Sam Floyd of Lynn county went to the scene and found that a 1946 model light car driven by Webb, an employee of Hughes Tool Company, had been going west toward Tahoka. A 1936 light two-door sedan driven by Stuart had been headed east toward Post. Both men were alone."
Elma Woodrow "Woody" Webb was survived by his wife, Margaret Ann (Wardlaw) Webb, of Tahoka; his parents Elma Davis Webb and Lena Faye (McCurdy) Webb and his brother, Billy Rex Webb, all of Denver City. He was born June 4, 1924, in Haskell, Texas, and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Burial was at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield.
Obituary for Florene Webb
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Florene Webb finished the journey of this life on April 13, 2007. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating.
Edna Florene Williamson was born in Brownfield on April 3, 1921, to J.D. and Isora Williamson and lived in Terry County all her life. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1938. Flo married Sgt. M.O. "Bill" Webb on July 10, 1943. Their daughter, Ann, was born while Bill was MIA durning WWII. Upon his safe return, the Webb's set up house in Brownfield.
Flo worked as a bookkeeper for Burnet and Black CPAs for many years and then for Larry's Chemical. She enjoyed her flower garden and decorated her house with butterflies, which were indicative of her spirit. Flo was described as a very gracious lady, lovely inside and out. Her gentle spirit was coupled with a steadfast faith; she was a life-long member of the Brownfield Church of Christ. Her children rise up and call her "Blessed".
Florene is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Chidester, of Austin; her son, Van and his wife Pam, of Lubbock; five grandchildren: Kerri Chidester, Shiloh Jones and her husband Josh, Jeremy Webb, Sean Webb and his wife Ashley, and Alethia Webb.
The family expresses appreciation to Home Instead Senior Care and Vista Care Hospice for their loving care. Donations are suggested to the Brownfield Church of Christ Building Fund, 502 Lubbock Rd., Brownfield, TX 79316.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Hazel Gertrude Webb
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Graveside services for Hazel Gertrude Webb, 96, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Feb. 7, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Bradshaw of Amarillo officiating.
Mrs. Webb died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in Brownfield. She was born Aug. 24, 1911, in Jack County to Charles and Ticie Jonas. She moved to Terry County in 1937.
She married George Webb in 1937 in Tahoka. He preceded her in death July 30, 1967. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Webb, in 1993.
Mrs. Webb is survived by two sons--Wesley of Brownfield and Wendell of Iowa Park; four grandchildren; two great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Juanita "Janie" Webb
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Juanita "Janie" Webb, 63, of Brownfield passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005, at her home. She was born February 4, 1942, in Rio Grande City, Texas, where she graduated from a Catholic School. She was a long time resident of Brownfield and was a homemaker.
A Rosary service will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Gerald Leatham officiating.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Jack, of the home; her parents: Juan and stepmother, Lupe Martinez, of Corpus Christi; 3 sons: Ramiro Bazan of Texas, David and Robert Bazan of Brownfield; 2 daughters: Mary Curry of Hobbs, N.M., and Sandra Bazan of Brownfield; 2 brothers: Rudy Belez of Edinburg and Mario Belez of Rio Grande City; 3 sisters: Maggie and Jita of Rio Grande City, and Belinda of Corpus Christi.
She was preceded in death by 1 brother, Marvin, and her mother. Memorials can be made to Joe Arrington Cancer Center, 4101 22nd Place, Lubbock, Texas 79410. Personal Services are being provided by Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lanny Jim Webb
submitted by Shirley Webb
Services for Lanny Jim Webb, 61, of Brownfield, were held April 26 in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Fortney, pastor, officiating, assisted by Robert Beasley. The services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Webb died April 24, 1997, at his home. He was born May 1, 1935, in Brownfield and was married to Mary Lou Bass on Feb 12, 1956, in Terry County. He was a 1953 graduate of Brownfield High School and attended Texas Western in El Paso.
He was a farmer and ginner and purchased his first interest in the Needmore Gin in 1956. He later became owner and operator of the gin. He was a mem-ber of the Brownfield First Presbyterian Church where he had served as a trustee, elder and Sunday School teacher. He was a member of the Brownfield First National Bank Board of Directors and also had served on the Board of the Brownfield Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Webb had served on the City of Brownfield Board of Equalization and was a member of the Brownfield Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, two daughters: Paula Reed of Brownfield and Kathy Kelln of Plano; one sister, Maurine Winn of Brownfield, and by two grandsons and two granddaughters.
Pallbearers were Wilburn Bailey, Bob Boswell, Keith Cato, Noel Dean Flowers, Loyd Hahn, Loran Pitts, Jim Reed, Ken Ross, Royce Terry, James Thurman, Billy Timmons and Loyd Wayne Yowell. Memorials may be made to the Brown-field First Presbyterian Church, 1001 E. Broadway.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Mary Lou Webb
submitted by Shirley Webb
Services for Mary Lou Webb, 73, formerly of Brownfield will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8pm.
Mary Lou passed away Monday, March 29, 2010, in a Dallas Hospital. She was born May 22, 1936, in Brownfield to James and Pauline Bass and graduated from Wellman High School. On February 12, 1956, Mary Lou married Lanny Webb in Terry County. He preceded her in death April 24, 1997. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Welcher.
Mary Lou is survived by 2 daughters, Paula Webb of Allen and Kathy Kelln and husband Kevin of Plano; 4 grandchildren, Brittani Reed, Amanda Reed, Jacob Kelln and Cody Kelln; a great granddaughter, Brynn Colbert; a sister, LaVeta Norman.
The family suggests memorials to Brownfield Regional Medical Center or Terry County Memorial Cemetery Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com
Brownfield News
Obituary for Paula Maurine Webb
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Paula Webb, 55, of Allen, TX will be held at 11am Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Jerry Joplin officiating. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Paula passed away on January 17, 2012. She was born in Lubbock to Lanny and Mary Lou Webb on October 30, 1956. She graduated from Brownfield High school in 1975 and attended Texas State University where she earned a degree in education in 1979. Paula taught elementary school for 10 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Reed of Wichita Falls, and Brittani Reed Colbert of Allen; a sister, Kathy Kelln of Plano and one granddaughter, Brynn Colbert.
Obituary for Kathryn Welcher
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Kathryn Welcher, 78, died on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Brownfield. Graveside services for Ms. Welcher were held Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Dalton Taylor officiating.
Kathryn was born to James and Pauline Bass on Nov. 8, 1929, in Brownfield. She graduated from Wellman and later went to school to be a licensed vocational nurse.
She lived in Brownfield until 1961, when she moved to Seagraves. She worked for Brownfield Regional Medical Center for 14 years until she retired in 1997.
Kathryn is survived by one son--Robby and his companion--Mary Jane Landin of Corpus Christi. She is also survived by one daughter--Deanie Taylor and her husband--Dalton of Corpus Christi; two sisters--LaVeta Norman and her husband-- Gerald of Post and Mary Lou Webb-Scott of Plano.
She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband--Jimmie Welcher on May 24, 1978 and one daughter--Linda Welcher in 1951.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Linda Jean Welcher
submitted by Laveta Norman
Rites In Wellman Set For Leukemia Victim
Brownfield Nov. 23, 1951
Funeral services for Linda Jean Welcher, 3-years old, who died in Baylor hospital in Dallas, were to be held at 2 p.m. today in the Wellman High School auditorium.
The young child was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jimmy Welcher of Wellman. She had been ill for three months and her death was the result of leukemia.
Rev. J. M. Morton, Wellman Methodist pastor, was to officiate. Interment was to be in Terry county cemetery under direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Survivors include the parents; one sister, Deanie Cheryl; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Welcher, all of Wellman, and Mrs. Pauline Stell, of Atlanta, Ga.; great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bass of Wellman and Mrs. Mattie Welcher, Brownfield. Brownfield News
Obituary for Leo Adolph Wenzel
submitted by Edgle Dyer
U.S. Veteran Leo Adolph Wenzel, 83 of Brownfield passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ruby Moultrie officiating. Interment will follow in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Leo was born on Feb. 11, 1926, in Clifton to Adolf and Alma Wenzel. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1944 serving in Iwo Jima and receiving a WWII Purple Heart. He then married Mary Ellen O'Neal on Feb 2, 1949, in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 2007. Leo farmed throughout Terry County for many years. He was employed with the City of Brownfield Electric for over 17 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Leo is survived by his 2 daughters, Theresa Berne and her husband Ed of McKinney and Virginia Wenzel of Littlefield, and his sister, Lorena Welch of Levelland; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Mary Ellen Wenzel
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Mary Ellen Wenzel died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Lubbock. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
She was born Dec. 2, 1930, in Brownfield to Cecil and Laura O'Neal. She graduated from Brownfield High School and married Leo Wenzel on Feb. 2, 1949, in Brownfield. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was involved in many church activities. She also participated in Maid and Matrons.
Mrs. Wenzel is survived by her husband--Leo of Brownfield; two daughters--Theresa Berne and her husband Ed of McKinney and Virginia Wenzel of Littlefield; one sister--Vona Lee Hudspeth of Brownfield; one brother--Johnny O'Neal of Houston; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Virginia Lee Wenzel
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral services for Virginia Lee Wenzel, 59, of Brownfield will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 5, 2011, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home with Don McWhorter officiating.
Virginia passed away August 2, 2011, at UMC in Lubbock. She was born December 10, 1951, to Leo and Mary Ellen Wenzel in Brownfield. Virginia spent the first eighteen years of her life in Brownfield before moving to Lubbock.
Virginia is survived by her sister, Theresa and husband Edward Berne of McKinney, TX, an uncle, Johnny and wife Kathi O'Neal of Tomball, TX, 2 aunts, Lorena and husband Nelson Welch of Levelland and Mildred Wenzel of Brownfield and numerous cousins.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Wilburn Willie Wenzel
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Wilburn Willie Wenzel, 77, of Brownfield, were held Wednesday, May 24, 2006., in Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Don McWhorter officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Wenzel died Monday, May 22, 2006, in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Clifton, and was married to Mildred Bartley on March 2, 1949, in Wilson.
Mr. Wenzel was raised in Wilson and moved to Brownfield in 1942. He farmed for 25 years and also worked for Ross Irrigation, Halliburton, and Longhorn Trucking. He retired in 1994. He was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife; two sons: Jerry and his wife, Patricia, of Brownfield, and Kenneth and his wife, Angie, of Levelland, and one daughter: Pat Burns and her husband, Bart, of Brownfield. Mr. Wenzel is also survived by one brother, Leo, of Brownfield; one sister, Lorena Welch of Levelland, and by nine grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Christina Welch and Lillie Monroe.
Serving as pallbearers were his children: Jerry and Patricia Wenzel, Kenny and Angie Wenzel and Bart and Pat Burns.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Bertha Pauline West
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Bertha Pauline West, 83, of Lubbock will be at 2 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken McClung officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Pauline passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, in Lubbock. She was born July 12, 1924, to T. F. and Lena Hudson Pharries Yates in Milam County, Texas. She was raised in Central Texas.
She married Melvern West in September 1941 in Rosebud, Texas. He preceded her in death February 16, 1995. They moved to Muleshoe in 1961 and to Tokio Community in Yoakum County in 1989.
Pauline loved sewing, art and being with her family. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her children and grandchildren very much. She was a member of the Longview Baptist Church in Bailey County where she taught Sunday school.
Pauline is survived by three daughters - Paula Phillips of Lubbock, Donna Moore of Lubbock, Debbie Parmer and her husband David of Texico; four sons - Melvin West and his wife Margie of Meadow, Garry West of Plains, Danny West and his wife Jackie of Dumas and Byron West and his wife Tresa of Brownfield; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; two brothers - Leo Yates of Cameron and James Yates of Waco; two sisters - Pearl Mayor of Cameron and May Santos of Harker Heights.
The family wishes to express special thanks and suggests memorials to Lubbock Hospice.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Norma D. West
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Norma D. West, 82, of Brownfield passed away Monday, August 3, 2009, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 6, at First Baptist Church Chapel in Brownfield with David Rowan officiating.
Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Norma was born on March 6, 1927, in Needmore, Texas to J.W. and Vera Bingham. She graduated from Meadow High School. She married Alton West on October 30, 1945 in Lubbock. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003. Norma was a homemaker.
She is also preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Joshua Rowan in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Annetta Gibson and husband Dale of Lubbock and Barbara Smith and husband Gary of Brownfield; a son, Ken West and wife Pam of Houston; two brothers, Don Bingham and Eddie Bingham of Meadow; a sister, Junell Verner of Bowie; numerous nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfieldfuneralhome.com
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Obituary for Ruthie Ann Wheeler
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Services for Ruthie Ann Wheeler, 60, of Seminole will be held at 2pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012, in the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Mr. David Koren officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Ruthie passed away on July 9, 2012, in Lubbock. She was born on April 14, 1952, to Hoyt John and Ruthie Wheeler in Brownfield. She graduated from Brownfield High School and then went on to get her Bachelors in Education from Steven F. Austin in Nacogdoches. Ruthie served in the U.S. Air force as a meteorologist. She taught math and science in Brownfield and Seminole schools. Ruthie was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on November 30, 1996. She is associated with the Denver City Congregation in Denver City. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt John and Ruthie Wheeler.
Ruthie is survived by 4 brothers, Hoyt Wheeler and wife, Susan Marie, of Lubbock, John Wheeler and wife, Mary Sue, of Plainview, Robert Wheeler of Smithport, Pa, James Edward Wheeler and wife, Patricia, of Norco, Ca, and two sisters, Rita Jo Wilson of Weatherford, and Dorothy Marie May of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews.
Obituary for Alma Ruth White
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Services for Alma Ruth White, 69, formerly of Meadow, was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Les Wilks officiating. Burial was in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Alma Ruth White passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008, in Vernon. Alma Ruth was born on March 3, 1938, to Carlton Burl and Mary Lou White in Roswell, NM. She moved to Meadow in 1941 with her parents. She attended Meadow public schools.
She is survived by her brother, Robert W. White and his wife Donna of Meadow; 2 sisters, Jerry Blair of Meadow and Lucille Harris and her husband Myron of Oak Park, CA.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews; and by her caregivers, Stephanie and Tammy.
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Obituary for Jackson Hubbard White
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Jackson Hubbard White, 83, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born on October 29, 1928, in Richmond, VA to Ashton and Josephine White and graduated from the University of Virginia with a Masters Degree in Science.
Jackson married Edwina Lowe on April 24, 1992, in Brownfield. He was a happy, peaceful person with a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and joke with everyone and never met a stranger (as all local restaurants can testify). Jackson loved animals He was a devoted husband and father. After graduating from the University of Virginia he contracted Polio. On his crutches Jackson volunteered as a teacher in Laos for three years with the forerunner of the Peace Corps. He taught science at Union School for fourteen years and enjoyed visiting with former students. He was a past president of the Lion's Club and was a member of the First Christian Church in Brownfield.
Jackson is survived by his wife, Edwina of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Pamela Dawson and husband Charles of Clyde and Juliann White of Roanoke, VA; 2 granddaughters, Deanna and Shelbie Dawson of Clyde.
Obituary for Ruby Lela Bullard Jeter White
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Ruby Lela Bullard Jeter White, 96, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating.
Lela was born on June 18, 1910, in Johnson County, Texas, to Samuel and Sarah Bullard. She was raised in Lamesa. She was a lifelong member of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
She married W.W. Jeter in 1925 in Lamesa where they farmed and owned a lumberyard. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1965. She then married P. J. White on October 10, 1974, in Brownfield. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1986.
She is survived by 3 sons; Leroy Jeter and wife Betty of Brownfield, Levon Jeter and wife Veedajo of Brownfield, and Eugene Jeter and wife LeNeta of Gilmer, Texas, and her daughter; Eva Elizabeth Powell and her husband Sam of Burleson, 13 Grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Online Condolences may be sent to www.brownfieldfuneralhome.com
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Obituary for Robert White
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Services for Robert White, 79, of Meadow will be at 10am, Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Meadow Church of Christ with Bob Dupont and Les Wilks officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors Monday at the Funeral Home from 6-8pm.
Robert passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, at his home in Meadow. He was born November 10, 1931, in Meadow, Texas to Carlton and Mary Lucy White. He and his family moved to Meadow in 1941. Robert graduated from Meadow High School and was a U.S. Marine Veteran serving in Korea. He had his pilot's license at a young age. and was also a jockey in Ruidoso in his younger years. He married Donna Kaye Orr on December 26, 1950, in Lovington, NM. Robert farmed most of his life. He is preceded in death by a sister, Alma Ruth White. He was a member of Meadow Church of Christ.
Robert is survived by his wife, Donna of Meadow; a son, James Allen White and wife Linda of Lubbock; 2 daughters, Beth Ann Wilks and husband Les of Lubbock and Leslie Kaye Hutchinson and husband Billy of Paducah; 6 grandchildren, Malinda and husband Joe, Lauren, Sagan, Brooke, Haley and Tate; 2 sisters, Geraldine Blair of Levelland and Lucille Harris and husband Myron of Oak Park, CA.
The family suggests memorials to the Lubbock Children's Home or charity of one's choice.
Obituary for General Mae Williams
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Services for General Mae Williams, 81, of Brownfield will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Eugene Reed officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mae passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011, in Brownfield. She was born November 3, 1929, in Milford, Texas to General and Idella Gates. She married Luther Williams on November 19, 1949 in Brownfield. He preceded her in death April 22, 1990. Mae was a member of Greater New Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by her niece, Kimberlee Scott, of Brownfield and many, many more nieces and nephews.
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Obituary for Thelma Beatrice Williams
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Services for Thelma Beatrice Williams, 89, of Brownfield will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 2pm with Britt Atkins officiating. Burial will be in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, from 6pm to 8pm.
Thelma passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born on June 7, 1922, to Thomas and Mary Grundy in Ferndale, AR. She married W. H. "Bill" Williams on September 25, 1937, in Aubrey, TX. She was an employee of the dietary department at Brownfield Regional Medical Center for many years. Thelma was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Williams, nine brothers and sisters, a granddaughter, Marilyn Williams, two daughters-in- law, Judy Williams and Bobbie Williams and a son-in-law, Joe Ervin.
Thelma is survived by a sister, Frances Safholm of Los Gatos, CA; two sons, Bill Williams and wife, Angie, of Tulsa, Ok, Tommy Williams of Colorado City; three daughters, Marie Moore and husband, Maurice, of Brownfield, Hazel Lowrey and husband, Roy, of Plains, Lynda Hext and husband, Jack, of Lubbock; 13 Grandchildrenl;22 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Obituary for Willie Gene Williams
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Willie Gene Williams, 79, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at Brownfield Rehab Nursing Home. She was born July 10, 1932, to Willie and Beatrice Washington Brown-Williams. Preceded in death by her husband, James Fininen; two sons, Charles Fininen and Elroy Williams; one daughter, Linda Louise Hardin; and two brothers, Harvey Williams and Bobby L. King.
She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Jessie Fininen (Christine), Sylvester Fininen and James Fininen; two daughters, Gloria Hardin and Katherine Fininen; one brother, Willie Williams Jr. (Ella Faye); two sisters, Thama Ruth Harrison and Doris Louise Scales-Dawson (Tim); sister-in-law, Reth Williams; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Celebration of life services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Brownfield. Interment will follow Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.
Obituary for Henry Carr Wilkerson
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Graveside services for Henry Carr Wilkerson, 94, were held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Elder Ronnie Hedges of Brownfield Primitive Baptist Church officiating. Wilkerson died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006.
He was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Byrnside, Lincoln County, West Virginia, to Henry H. and Delilah A. (Casdorph) Wilkerson. He graduated from Tucumcari High School in Quay County, N.M. in 1929.
In the 1930's, he was an Elder and preached at the Primitive Baptist Church. He lived with his parents in Quay County until their deaths in 1957 and 1958. He then lived in Clovis and Tucumcari until moving to Brownfield in the 1970's.
Wilkerson was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Wilkerson and his wife Nell, and Craig W. Wilkerson and his first wife Gertrude Ford Wilkerson.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Inez Wilkerson.
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Obituary for Carlos Eugene Wilkins
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Funeral services for Carlos Eugene Wilkins, 82, formerly of Brownfield will be at 3:30 PM, Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Don McWhorter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Carlos passed away July 25, 2011, in a Midland Hospital. He was born September 8, 1928, in Gomez, Texas, to William R. and Mary E. Wilkins. He married Dorothy Elizabeth Truitt on December 21, 1947 in Brownfield. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2010. He farmed for 12 years. He then worked for Honolulu Oil Corp. from 1949-1953. He also worked for Amoco Oil from 1953-1986. After retiring he lived in Tokio until 2006 when he and his wife moved to Brownfield. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Carlos is survived by 3 sons, Troy Wilkins and wife Judy of Midland, Carlton Wilkins and wife Carol of Tokio, and Mike Wilkins and wife Wanda of Saginaw; 10 grandchildren, 16, great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchild.
The family requests memorials to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130.
Obituary for Dorothy Elizabeth Wilkins
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Dorothy Elizabeth Wilkins, 78, of Brownfield, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Don McWhorter officiating. Interment will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born on November 8, 1931, in Kerr County, Texas to Pereminter and Zoye Truitt. She married Carlos Wilkins on December 21, 1947, in Brownfield. Dorothy worked for Plains State Bank in Plains, retiring after 20 years of employment. She was a member of Brownfield Church of Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Norman and Seth Truitt.
Dorothy is survived by three sons, Troy Wilkins and wife Judy of Midland, Carlton Wilkins and wife Carol of Tokio and Mike Wilkins and wife Wanda of Granbury; 10 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
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Obituary for Charles Wilks
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Services for Charles Wilks, 70, of Brownfield will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Charles passed away Tues., Sept. 11, 2007, at his home in Brownfield. He was born Nov. 19, 1936, in Seligman, Missouri, to Leonard and Lorene Wilks and moved to Brownfield with his parents in 1942. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1954, then married Melvia Posey in Jan. 1958. She preceded him in death in Jan. of 1969. He then married Brenda Helms Barker, July 28, 1975, in Tacoma, Washington. Charles worked and managed NAPA Auto Parts in Brownfield for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter, old car collector and Nifty Fifty's Car Club member. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Barker, in 1988.
He is survived by his wife Brenda of Brownfield; 3 Daughters, Becky Carroll and her husband Dino of Lubbock, Kaye Wagner and her husband Butch of Brownfield, Faye Burns and her husband Vincent of Brownfield; 2 Sons, Jackie Wilks and his wife Tammy of Big Spring and David Barker and his wife LaDonna of Lubbock; 12 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.
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Obituary for Robert L. Wilks
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Services for Robert L. Wilks, 72, formerly of Brownfield were held at 10 am Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter and Carrol Herring officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Robert passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Ardmore, OK to Charles and Mabel Wilks. He was a US Army Veteran. He married Peggy Herring, Nov. 26, 1956, in Aberdeen, MD. Robert worked for Goodpasture from 1971 until retiring in 1997. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy, of Lubbock; two sons, Les Wilks and his wife, Beth Ann, and Greg Wilks and his wife, Debbie, both of Lubbock; a daughter, Gena Wilks, of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Sagan, Brooke, Logan and Mason; two brothers, Wendell Wilks of Lubbock and Johnny Wilks of Marion, IN; a sister, Sharon Stewart of Warsaw, IN.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Obituary for Claudine Williams
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Claudine Williams, known as Granny to many, age 87, of Brownfield, Texas was called to heaven on Friday, July 13, 2007.
Mona Claudine Cunningham was born on June 12, 1920, to parents William and Sallie Cunningham in Terry County. She grew up in Terry County where she met and married the love of her life, A. B. Williams. They were married December 13, 1937, at the Methodist Chapel in Brownfield.
After several years of marriage, Claudine and A.B. moved to California and A.B. worked in the vineyards for a short time. Loretta Roberts, their oldest daughter, was born in California in 1939. They moved to Utopia, Texas and started ranching, where their son, Don Williams, was born in 1942. Shortly after, A.B. went into the army and Claudine ran a laundromat during that time. Their youngest daughter, Sharion Stephens, was born in 1950 in Hondo, Texas.
In the early 1950's, they moved to Gaines County to farm. Claudine supplemented their income by working in the Dotty Dan Clothing Factory in Lamesa. They later moved to Yoakum County and farmed there for thirty two years. The family attended Tokio Baptist Church, where Claudine participated in WMU, VBS and many other activities.
Claudine had a passion for vegetable gardening and flowers. Each year she would can vegetables and fruit, making jellies and cobblers that would make your mouth water. She was a great cook and passed this love to her children. Granny, as she was known by everyone in her later years, loved to crochet and quilt. She made afghans and quilts for graduation, wedding and Christmas gifts. Her work ethic and love for the Lord was a heritage she passed on to her family. Each night as they went to bed, you could hear Claudine and A.B. praying for each member of their family, one by one.
In 1969, Claudine went to work for Plains ISD where she worked in the cafeteria for eleven years. In 1970, A.B. started Sunny Side Hog farm. Claudine was right by his side helping with the baby pigs or hauling cotton to the gin. She was a devoted wife and helpmate. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1987 with a church wedding, reception, wedding cake and a quilt of remembrances cross stitched by the family.
In 1987, they sold the farm to Dale and Cecelia Knight of Plains, Texas and moved to Welch in Dawson County, Texas. Claudine taught Sunday School at Welch Baptist Church and after the death of her husband in 1994 she moved to Cottage Village in Brownfield. There she enjoyed her Sunday School class at Calvary Baptist Church, the monthly birthday lunches, visiting with her friends at XYZ and doing monthly crafts with her Sunday School buddies. Her favorite activity was attending Sunday School and church and having lunch at Dairy Queen with her friends. Granny enjoyed family reunions in Utopia, Texas and singing hymns.
She is survived by two daughters, one son and their spouses including Loretta and Joe Roberts of Welch, Texas; Don and Neoma Williams of Hart, Texas; and Sharion and Russ Stephens of Lubbock, Texas. She has nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 15, 2007, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Brownfield Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Claudine Williams will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 16, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. Pastor Steve Carter will be officiating. Burial will follow at Terry County Cemetery with Brownfield Funeral Home directing.
The family requests that memorials be made to Cottage Village and Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield.
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Obituary for Gary Dean Williams
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Gary Dean Williams passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, in Brownfield. He was born August 7, 1956 to Lenard and Barbara (Moody) Williams in Lubbock, Texas.
Gary loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed playing card games, dominos, watching sports and hanging out in the "man cave".
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Rhoades of Wellman; 2 sisters, Becky Johncox of Hobbs, NM and Dr. Karen Craig of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Steven Harold Williams of Brownfield; 2 children, Misty Williams of Hammond, LA and Ian Williams stationed with the Navy in San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Skyler Hale of Kansas City, MO, Zachariah Jackson of Hammond, LA and Stormy Williams of Shreveport, LA.
Gary is preceded in death by his father, Lenard "Red" Williams and a brother, David Lee Williams.
Obituary for T. C. "Coleman" Williams, Jr.
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T. C. "Coleman" Williams, Jr. 91, of Brownfield died Monday, July 9, 2007 in Lubbock. Services were held Friday, July 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Charles Addington and Don WcWhorter officiating. Burial was in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in Lubbock.
Mr. Williams was born July 2, 1916, to Thomas and Harriett Williams. He graduated from Cisco High School in 1932 and attended two years at Cisco Junior College. He also attended Texas Tech where he played basketball on a scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Mr. Williams married Margaret Looman on Sept. 14, 1940, in Lubbock. They lived in Midland where he worked as an engineer with the Railroad Commission. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran.
In 1946 he moved to Terry County and worked as the superintendent of Prentice, Wasson, Andrews, Snyder, Big Lake, and Seminole oil and gas fields for Honolulu Oil Corporation. He retired from Amoco in 1982. He was active in the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Petroleum Institute.
Mr. Williams was Co-Founder of the API Scholarship Committee at South Plains College. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Petroleum Short Course.
He served Brownfield as Mayor and City Councilman for two terms. He was Chairman of the Terry County Park Board for 25 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife---Margaret; one daughter---Anita Welch and her husband---Jerry of Westcliffe, Colo.; one son---Tom and his wife---Willene of Houston; two grandchildren---Greg Crowley of San Francisco, Calif. and Mary Margaret Williams of Houston.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the South Plains College Foundation to benefit Coleman and Margaret Williams API Scholarship Fund, 1401 College Ave., Levelland, 79336.
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Obituary for Viola Bell Jennings Williams
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Funeral services for Viola Bell Jennings McQueen Williams, of Brownfield, will be held at the First Christian Church in Brownfield, on Monday, October 8, 2012, at 2pm. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Click associate pastor of the First Christian Church in Brownfield, and Bob Reynolds retired minister of the Brownfield Church of Christ.
Viola Bell McQueen Williams departed this life to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 7:15am. Viola was born November 11, 1917, in Voss, Texas to Oliver Jessie Jennings and Maggie Ada Ford Jennings. She lived most of her life on the farm, helping her husband with farming, sewing, cooking, quilting, gardening and raising their four children. After she lost her first husband, Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) McQueen in 1963, she attended nursing school, and worked as a LVN for 21 years at the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. She retired from nursing in December of 1982, and married Archie Mell Williams July 3, 1983, and they resided in Brownfield, Texas.
Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Cravey of Imperial, NE and Betty Bullard and husband Bobby of Brownfield; son, Oliver McQueen of Levelland; eight grandchildren; nine great granddaughters; five great grandsons; two great-great grandsons; and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver Jessie Jennings and Maggie Ada Ford Jennings, her first husband Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) McQueen, her second husband, Archie Mell Williams, her oldest son Howard Doyle McQueen, one son- in-law Ervin Wren Cravey, and all of her siblings totaling thirteen.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home in Brownfield. Family visitation will be held at 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at the Brownfield Funeral Home. If so desired, memorial may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 847, Brownfield, Texas 79316.
Viola's family would like to thank all the wonderful people who came to see her when she was so sick. We also want to thank all the caregivers at the Brownfield Rehab and Care Center who took great care of mom for almost 5 years, and Lynn DeLong with Hospice who was also a blessing from God. These people are truly God's Angels. The care and love that was shown to mom and her family during this time was appreciated more than anyone will ever know.
Obituary for R. W. "Buddy" Willingham
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Services for R. A. "Buddy" Willingham, 70, of Brownfield were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land officiating. Burial was held Thursday, Jan. 17, in Burkburnett Cemetery.
Mr. Willingham died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at his home in Brownfield, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to George and Sophia Willingham on Feb. 28, 1937, in Birkburnett. He attended Burkburnett Schools.
Mr. Willingham married Jacqueline Partney on Nov. 2, 1956, in Pleasant Valley. They moved to Brownfield in 1964. He was co-owner and operator of W. & R. Sheet Metal with partner Bill Russell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother--Kenneth Willingham in 2005. He is survived by his wife-- Jacqueline of Brownfield; two daughters--De'Andra Kirk and her husband--Keith of Mansfield and Vonda Cox and her husband--Lyle of Graham. He is also survived by five grandchildren--Andrea, John, and Kristin Kirk, Shannon Harris, and Stephanie Laymon and one great grandchild--Kailee Hopson.
Mr. Willingham is also survived by three brothers--Tommy of Wellborn, Leon of Las Vegas, N.V. and Steve of Portland and one sister--Linda Baldridge of Richardson.
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Obituary for Ann Neal Willis
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Services for Ann Willis, 66, of Brownfield will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Ann passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010, in a Lubbock Hospital. She was born June 17, 1944, in Brownfield to D. O. "Shorty" and Jean Baggett Neal and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1962. She married Kenneth Willis on February 29, 1964, in Brownfield.
Ann worked for several places in Brownfield: The Brownfield News, Sears, Brownfield General Hospital and for A.H. Daniell, MD. In 1970, Ann graduated from Isbell's Beauty School and worked as a beautician at Magic Mirror for Betty Murphy. Then, on July 22, 1974, she began working for County Clerk, Frank Gray, as a deputy. When Frank retired Ann was appointed the first woman County Clerk in 1985.
Ann was a member of the Noon Lions where she served as the first woman president of that club. She was named Terry County Citizen of the Year in 1994 and served as Brownfield Chamber of Commerce President in 1997 and 1998. She was also president of the Children's Protective Services Board, having served on that board for more than 20 years.
Ann is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Kevin Willis; a daughter, Kendra Kevil; four grandchildren, Alexis Willis, Kylen Willis, Korey Kevil and Kaley Kevil; her mother, Jean Neal, all of Brownfield; two brothers, Dwayne Neal of Brownfield and Allen Neal and wife Lorene of Carlsbad, Calif.
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Obituary for Lucille Willis
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Graveside services for Lucille Willis, 92, of Brownfield will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Randy Land officiating.
Lucille passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born Jan. 3,, 1915, in Terry County to John and Stella Burnett and graduated from Brownfield High School. She married Leo G. Willis, January 13, 1934, in Lovington, NM. He preceded her in death May 1, 1996. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church.
She is survived by four sons, Larry Willis, of Springdale, Ark., Kenneth Willis of Brownfield, Leon Willis of San Angelo and L.G. Willis of Escondido, CA; a daughter, Marilyn Smith of Lubbock; a sister, Margueritte Davis of Lafayette, LA.; a brother, Earl Burnett of Kerrville; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Obituary for Mary Lea Willis
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Services for Mary Lea Willis, 65, of Brownfield were held Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wayne Shelton of Odessa officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Willis died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Brownfield. She was born Aug. 19, 1942, in McAlester, OK. to W. M. and Jakie Bolen. She attended school in Wellman and Brownfield. She had worked at Brownfield Rehab & Care Center for the past 16 years.
Mrs. Willis is survived by two sons--Gerald of Russellville, Ark. and Glenn of Brownfield and two daughters--Glenna Estenson and Gayle Carrillo, both of Brownfield.
She is also survived by two brothers--Johnny Bolen of Brownfield and Harold Bolen of Irving and three sisters-- Beatrice Willis and Clara Bolen, both of Hobbs, N.M. and Yvonne Agnew of Brownfield; and by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eric Willis, Phillop Willis, Chris Pledger, Michael Willis, Jay Spears, Bradley Estenson, Bryan Shaffer and Heaven Willis.
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Obituary for Alice Joyce Williams
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Alice Joyce Williams, 82, of Brownfield, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Brownfield. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Joyce was born on Oct. 9, 1926, in Cooper to Leonard and Maxine Holt. She attended schools and graduated from Coolidge High School in Coolidge, Ariz. She then received an Associate's degree in arts and a Bachelor's degree in education. She married John Allan Williams on June 30, 1946, in Levelland. They moved to Brownfield in 1962 where Joyce taught fourth and fifth grade. She then taught in Union until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of the Eastern Stars where she was the Worthy Matron and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Joyce is survived by her husband John Allan Williams of Brownfield; her daughter, Deborah Williams Marsh and her husband Carl of Brownfield; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren and her sister Margie Winters of Coolidge, Ariz.
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Obituary for Millie Gena Wilmeth
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Services for Millie Gena Wilmeth, 75, of Brownfield will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Plains First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Doyle and Rev. Cameron Givan officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilmeth died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in Brownfield. She was born on Dec. 29, 1932, to Mancil Clyde and Lola McAbee Jeter in Delta County.
Mrs. Wilmeth attended Ralls High School and graduated from Delmar High School in Lamar Co. She then attended Paris Jr. College.
She married Mack Wilmeth on May 21, 1955 in Sweetwater. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1995. They lived in the Tokio Community from 1955 until moving to Brownfield in 1984. Mrs. Wilmeth served on the Board of Directors for the XYZ Club. She was a member of the Plains First United Methodist Church.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; and step father Dick James.
Mrs. Wilmeth is survived by two sons--Jeter and his wife--Gay of Tokio and Ty and his wife--Mary of Plains.
She is also survived by four grandchildren--Becky, April and Colby Wilmeth of Lubbock and Liz Braquet of Brownwood; one sister--Carolyn Newkirk of Levelland and by numerous additional family and friends.
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Obituary for Billy Ray Wilson
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Billy Ray Wilson, 50, of Brownfield passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at his home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Patrick officiating.
Billy was born on November 15, 1959, in Brownfield to Homer and Rosie Wilson. He was a lifelong resident of Brownfield and worked as a truck driver throughout his lifetime. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Billy is survived by a daughter, Tiffany Wilson of Brownfield; a son, John Wilson of Lubbock; two grandchildren, Alyson Gibson and Brianna Gibson; four brothers, Dale, Burnie, Glen and James Wilson, and three sisters, Joyce Burris, Jean Burkett and Sue Moore.
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Obituary for Dick Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Memorial services for Dick Wilson, 83, of Brownfield were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. He passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, in Brownfield.
Dick was born February 27, 1927, in Sand Fork, West Virginia to Lawrence E. and Mabel Wilson. He graduated from Pullman High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, spending time in Panama.
Dick married Patricia Ann Metz on July 6, 1953, in Mannington, West Virginia. He was a Master Sales Representative for American Cyanamid Company and received the Master Sales Rep award at their annual national meeting, one of the most prestigious awards from their company.
Dick is survived by two sons, Richard Clayton Wilson, Jr. and his wife Katie and Gregory Carl Wilson and his wife Lillie; seven grandchildren, Robert Wilson, Catherine Ann Wilson, Jennifer Wilson Bennett, Robert Louis Salas, Rachel Renee' Wilson, Brittni Marie Wilson and Beth Anne Wilson; nine great-grandchildren, Britney Wilson, Donte Flournoy, Blake McClure, Robert Wilson, Jr., Ronnie Jaden Wilson, Kiya Katy Wilson, Zoie Wilson, Preston Flournoy and Rebecca Louise Salas; and a brother, David Wilson.
The family suggests memorials to the Church of the Good Shepherd, P. O. Box 334, Brownfield, TX 79316.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Don Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Don Wilson, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2006, at his home. He was born April 21, 1941, in Kaufman, Texas, to Homer and Rosie Wilson and was a long time resident of Terry County.
Mr. Wilson went to school in Wellman and graduated in 1960. He worked as a farmer and was a member of the Wellman Church of Christ. On October 16, 1960, he married Patt Bottoms in Wellman.
Preceding him in death were his son, Donald Shane; 2 sisters, Betty and Mary and 1 brother, Joe.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Patt, of the home; 2 daughters: Shelly Harris of Walla Walla, Wash., and Kellie Brown and husband, Earl, of Plainview; 7 brothers: Bob of Salem, Oregon, James and Burnie of Seagraves, Glen of Levelland, and Gary, Dale and Billy, all of Brownfield; 3 sisters: Jean Peters of Lawton, OK., Joyce Burris of Seminole and Sue Moore of Arlington, Texas. He also leaves 3 grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials be made to American Lung Association or Children's Home of Lubbock at 4404 Idalou Hwy, Lubbock Texas, 79403.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Gary Carlton Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Gary Carlton Wilson, 52, of Brownfield, were held Friday, Feb 10., in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born May 2, 1953, in O'Donnell and was married to Mary Helen Jenkins on Feb. 7, 1975, in Brownfield. He attended Wellman Schools and worked for Coca Cola, Furrs Grocery and Pepsi Cola for a number of years. He also worked for Ozark Mahoning for 24 years. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters: Mary Michelle Wilson and Kathreen Wilson, both of Brownfield, and two sons: Randal Of Hobbs, NM., and Jerry of Brownfield.
Mr. Wilson is also survived by six brothers: Dale and Billy, both of Brownfield, Glenn of Levelland, James and Burnie, both of Seagraves, and Bob of Oregon; and three sisters: Joyce Burris of Seagraves, Nell Jean Burkett of Lawton, Okla., and Sue Moore of Dallas, and by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Harold Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Harold Wilson, 87, of Andrews, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007, at Bethel Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Jackie Matlock officiating. Interment will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Harold passed away Wed. January 31, 2007, in Big Spring. He was born December 13, 1919, in Madisonville, TN., to Harrison and Claudia Wilson and moved with his family from TN to Glenrose, TX.
He graduated from Glenrose High School in 1936. He then moved to Brownfield where he worked for Portwood and Elliot Ford dealership as Service Manager. He married Vivian Day January 22, 1941.
Harold was a WWII Army Veteran serving in France. After the War, he moved to Andrews and worked for Johnny Smith Ford for 30 years.
He married Darlene Turner in 1975. She preceded him in death in 1998. While working and on into retirement, he enjoyed farming, maintaining a large vegetable garden, and was part of the Texas State Guard and the Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts. He spent the last few years at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.
In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Andrews Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by 2 sons, Harold D. Wilson and wife Linda of Odessa and Terry L. Wilson and wife Shena of Midland; 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Patricia Ann Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Private graveside services for Patricia Ann Wilson, 81, of Brownfield will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Patricia passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Brownfield. She was born July 26, 1930, in Mannington, WV., and married Richard C. Wilson on July 6, 1953 in Mannington. He preceded her in death February 18, 2011. Patricia was a past member of Red Skirts and volunteered at Brownfield Nursing Home and delivering "Meals on Wheels." She was also a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone.
Patricia is survived by 2 sons, Richard Clayton Wilson, Jr. and his wife Katy and Gregory Carl Wilson and his wife Lillie; 8 grandchildren, Robert Wilson, Catherine Ann Wilson, Jennifer Bennett and husband Justin, Robert Louis Salas, Rachel Renee' Wilson, Brittni Marie Wilson and Beth Anne Wilson; 12 great grandchildren, Britney Wilson, Donte Flournoy, Blake McClure, Robert Wilson, Jr., Ronnie Jaden Wilson, Kiya Katy Wilson, Zoie Wilson, Preston Flournoy, Rebecca Louise Salas, Micah Faith Bennett, Kenya Flournoy and Eilie Renee Vrazel.
Obituary for Vivian Elouise Day Wilson
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Vivian Elouise Day Wilson, 92, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, in Odessa, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery and then followed by Memorial services at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Vivian was born February 11, 1918, in Big Spring, Texas, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Ida Glover Day. She grew up moving between west Texas and Oklahoma. She married Harold Wilson of Brownfield on January 22, 1941. During the war years, while her husband was in the Army, she lived in Oklahoma as well as Brownfield. She and her husband were active in Boy Scouts and square dancing while raising two sons in Andrews, Texas. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and quilting.
In her later years, Vivian worked in the kitchen of the Brownfield Hospital, played Bingo, traveled, and attended Bethel Baptist Church. She remained devoted to her sisters, cousins, and assorted relatives, visiting them daily and playing dominoes and board games with them as often as possible.
Survivors include her two sons, Harold D. Wilson and wife, Linda, of Odessa, Terry L. Wilson and wife, Shnea, of Midland; sisters, Mildred Ervin, Ginger and Wendell Roberts; cousin, Ruth Keith, all of Brownfield; grandchildren, Jeff, Heather, Brandon, Clay, Shelby, and Ryan; three great-grandchildren; two nephews; two nieces; and several great-nephews, great-nieces, and great, great nieces and nephews.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Thomas G. Winn
submitted by Shirley Webb
Services for Thomas G. Winn, 66, of Brownfield, will be at 2 pm. today at First United Methodist Church in Brownfield with the Rev. Beverly Titus officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Winn died Tuesday, July 2, 2002. He was born June 6, 1936, in Brownfield. He married Maurine Webb on Dec. 20, 1955, in Brownfield. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1953 and farmed in the Johnson and Gomez communities and in Yoakum County.
He was active in 4-H and the Terry County Livestock Show where he built the facilities still in use today. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 903, former president of Brownfield Country Club and served as a deacon and elder of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Rod, of San Angelo; a daughter, Rhonda Blanchard of Amarillo; 2 sisters, Wanda Henson of Brownfield and Verna Cooper of Lubbock; and 5 grandchildren.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Obituary for Johnny Clive Winston
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Graveside services for Johnny Clive Winston, 101, of Brownfield, will be at 2 P.M. Friday, November 25, 2005, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Pete Curtis of Meadow officiating. The service will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at Brownfield Regional Hospital.
Johnny was born September 15, 1904, in Beasley, Fort Bend County, Texas, to John F. and Pauline Ashley Winston. He moved in December 1909, at the age of 5, to Brownfield where he lived until his death. He graduated from Brownfield High School on April 15, 1921. His class of 4 included Alma Viola Holt, Mildred May Burgess and Dr. T. L. "Lester" Treadaway. He was a painter and partner with "Satch" Green in the Brownfield area several years. Johnny served in the Seabees with the U. S. Navy in World War II and was overseas when his mother died. He married Lillian Moss on June 3rd, 1950.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lillian, and a stepson, Joe Dale Doak & wife, Wanda, of Wylie; a step- granddaughter, Stefanie Moore and husband Steve, of Garland; two nephews: E. A. "Bounce" Winston of Lexington, KY, and Johnny F. Winston of Sonora, CA; two nieces: Marilyn Goldman of Los Angeles, CA, and Glena Curtis of Meadow. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Homer and Everett Winston; & two sisters: Lissie Jones and Vivian Winston.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Lillian Moss Winston
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Graveside services for Lillian Moss Winston, 90, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2006, in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Pete Curtis of Meadow officiating. The services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Mrs. Winston died Sunday, Jan 1, 2006, in Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 6, 1915 in Fisher Co. to William and Nancy Moss and was married to J. C. "Johnny" Winston on June 3, 1950. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2005.
Mrs. Winston moved to South Terry County in 1923 with her parents and her sister Arlene. She attended Hunter School, then Wellman School where she graduated. The family bought a farm east of Meadow in 1936 where Mrs. Winston lived until her marriage. She and her husband made their home in Brownfield.
Mrs. Winston checked groceries for 13 years for Furr's Supermarket in Brownfield. She enjoyed membership in several Terry County Home Demonstsration Clubs with the latest being the Terry County Extension Education Association where she served as Treasurer. She was presented a 50 year Service Certificate a few years ago by the Extension Service. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and her husband of 55 years, Johnny Winston. She is survived by one son, Joe Dale Doak, and his wife, Wanda, of Wylie, and one granddaughter, Stephanie Moore, and her husband, Steve, of Garland. She is also survived by one niece, Glena Curtis, and several cousins.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Tommie W. Woodard
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Tommie W. Woodard, 91, of Brownfield were held Monday, November 17, 2008, at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Tommie passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Brownfield. He was born Dec. 26, 1916, in Glenrose to J. J. and Sarah Woodard. He moved to Brownfield in 1923 with his family. He attended Wellman Schools and was a WWII Army Veteran.
He married Julia May Seaton on July 7, 1945, in Brownfield. Tommie was a farmer and rancher in Terry County. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. He is also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
Tommie is survived by his wife, Julia of Brownfield; four children, Jimmy Woodard and his wife Judy of Bedias, Dixie McWilliams and her husband Billy of Lubbock, Paul Woodard of Brownfield, and Micky Woodard and his wife Kathy of College Station; four grandchildren, Jody Woodard, Timothy McWilliams, Sarah Woodard, and Bethany Woodard; four great- grandchildren, Wes Woodard, Kyle Woodard, Natalie Frizzell, and Katy Frizzell; and a brother, Ole Woodard of Ft. Worth.
The family suggests memorials to The Alzheimers Association or the charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownfieldFuneralHome.com.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Bennie Mae Wood
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Bennie Mae Wood, 93, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, in Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. G.M. Streun officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Wood died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 in Brownfield. She was born Aug. 25, 1913, in San Angelo and was married to John Robert Wood on Dec. 14, 1935 in Brownfield. He died on June 27, 1987.
Mrs. Wood moved with her family to Terry County at a young age. She was a member of the Church of God.
She is survived by two sons--Randy and his wife--Rhonda of Brownfield and Jimmy and his wife--Patsy of Martinsville, Va.; one brother--Doyle McCoy of Oroville, Calif. and one sister--Clarice Taylor of Pampa.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a son-in- law--John Sundheimer of Wolfforth. She was preceded in death by one daughter--Sue Sundheimer and by three brothers and three sisters.
Brownfield News
Obituary for E. H. Wood
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for E.H. Wood, 88, of Brownfield were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Cleve Kerby officiating. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Mr. Wood went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in Brownfield. He was born June 29, 1922, in Lamesa to James B. and Martha Littrell Wood and attended Klondike High School. He was a WWII Air Force Veteran and was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of the Terry County Sheriff's Posse and attended and was a member of, Brownfield First Baptist Church.
E. H. married Evelyn L. Kramer on December 16, 1944, in Brenham. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2003. He is also preceded in death by a son, Gene Wood; a great granddaughter, Caroline Harlan; and a brother, Donald Wood.
He is survived by a daughter, Carol Addison and husband Keith of Seagraves; a grandson, Lynn Addison and wife Leca of Seagraves; a granddaughter, Lezlee Harlan and husband George of Slaton; four great-grandchildren, Blake and Brooke Addison and Jack and Wyatt Harlan; three brothers, Horace Wood and Mac Wood of Seminole and Leldon Wood of Brownfield.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Leldon "Woody" N. Wood
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Funeral services for Leldon "Woody" N. Wood, 79, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2011, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Woody died February 21, 2011. He was born June 30, 1931, in Lamesa, Texas to James B. Wood and Martha Littrell Wood and graduated from Lamesa High School. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran.
Woody married Nora Wilson, who preceded him in death in 1987. He then married Barbara Ann Pomfret in Brownfield. He and his wife lived in Brownfield since 1996. He was a member of Sandyland Antique Tracktor Pullers Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and E.H. Wood.
Woody is survived by his wife, Barbara Wood, of Brownfield; a daughter, Nancy J. Main of Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Horace Wood and Mac Wood, both of Seminole; two granddaughters, Alisa and Sheila Harper of Las Vegas; and special, loving friends, Patsy and Curtis Campbell.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Earl Eugene Wulf
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Earl Eugene Wulf, 69, of Brownfield will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Brownfield First United Methodist Church with Chaplin Don McWhorter officiating. Services will be under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Earl passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his home in Brownfield. He was born August 5, 1941, in Milliken, Colorado to Harold and Bonnie (Case) Wulf. Earl married Margaret Yost on May 25, 1963, in Johnstown, Colorado.
He was an Assistant Chemist and Electrician in Johnstown and a volunteer fireman in Milliken. He was co-founder of the sanitation district and planning commission of Milliken. His hobbies were of a varied range, including, stock car driver, wine maker, woodworker and clock maker. He was a perfectionist who was much respected. Once he built his family a home from the ground up, by himself.
He and his family moved to Brownfield in 1999.
Earl is survived by his wife, Margaret of Brownfield; two children, Sheila Jemiola and husband Marek and Bryan Wulf and wife Kami, all of Milliken; grandchildren, Jordan Jemiola, Brandon Wulf, Kendra Klena, and Miranda Klena; mother, Bonnie Wulf; brothers, Verl Wulf, Richard Wulf and Jimmy Wulf; and sisters, Betty Burk, Irma McMillan and Danette Crespin.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Michael Yates
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Michael Yates, 56, of Brownfield passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating.
He was born Dec. 2, 1950, to Forrest and Mary Ann Yates in Washington D.C. at Walter Reed Hospital and grew up in Arizona where he graduated high school. He was employed with Don Robertson Electric Company in Brownfield.
He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother, Richard Yates, and a sister, Diane Yates. Mr. Yates is survived by his father: Forrest Yates; three Brothers: Forrest Yates II and his wife, Louise, of Australia, Wayne Yates and his wife, Shareen, of Three Points, Ariz., & Clark Yates and his wife, Dorothy, of Brighton, Colo.
He is also survived by three sisters: Barbara Morton and her husband, Michael, of Long Beach, Calif., Linda Salazar and her husband, Frank, of San Diego, California, Patricia Yates of Patagonia, Ariz., an adopted brother, Danny Reid, of Brownfield and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Hubert Joe "Big Joe" Young
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Services for Hubert Joe "Big Joe" Young, 62, of Lubbock and formerly of Meadow will be at 2pm, Monday, November 28, 2011, at Meadow United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Titus officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
There will be a family visitation from 6-8pm Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Joe passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his home in Lubbock. He was born in Brownfield, Texas on August 10, 1949, to JW and Mozelle (Stokes) Young. He graduated from Meadow High School and then attended college. Joe married Winnell Tucker on July 27, 1969, in Meadow. Joe is preceded in death by a daughter, Emily and his father, J. W.
Joe is survived by his wife, Winnell, of Lubbock; 3 daughters, Joanna Castaneda and husband Danny of Meadow, Rachel Young of Lubbock and Catharine Walker and husband Ryan of Raton, NM; a very close niece, Valerie Young and sons, Stetson and Colt; grandchildren, Ezekiel Young, Niko and Logan Castaneda and Zoey Walker; his mother, Mozelle Young of Brownfield; 3 brothers, Bob Young of Levelland, Jerry Young and wife Darla of Tulia and Gary Young and wife Christine of Brownfield; a sister Mary Brock and husband Mike of Andrews; many loving nieces and nephews.
Obituary for Loyd Wayne Yowell
submitted by Edgle Dyer Services for Loyd Wayne Yowell, 77, of Brownfield were held Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land and Rev. Jonathan Land officiating. Interment was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Yowell died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, in Brownfield. He was born June 1, 1930, in Paducah to Daniel Jason and Gay Yowell. He and his family moved to the Meadow area in 1936.
Mr. Yowell married Beryl Henson in 1948. They farmed in Terry County and are also co-owners of Larry's Chemical, now managed by their oldest son--Larry. Mr. Yowell was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by a son--Alan E. Yowell and a brother--D.J. Yowell, Jr.
Mr. Yowell is survived by his wife Beryl; two sons--Larry and his wife--Sharon and Dennis and his wife--Peggy all of Brownfield and a daughter-in-law--Sheryl Yowell of Frisco. He is also survived by six grandchildren--Brad Yowell of Lubbock, Shelby Land and her husband--Jonathan of Princeton, N.J., Lindsay Yowell of Midland, Taylor Yowell of Los Angeles, Calif., Rylan Yowell of Dallas and Farron Anderson and her husband--Grant of Plano.
Memorials may be made to the Brownfield First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Brownfield News
Obituary for Feliciano Zamora
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Rosary for Feliciano Zamora, 78, of Brownfield, was held Thursday, October 20, 2005 in the Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. Services were held Friday, October 21, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald Leatham officiating. Burial was in Brownfield Cemetery.
Mr. Zamora died Wednesday, October 19, at his home. He was born April 29, 1927, in Rhineland, Texas, to Manuel and Petra Zamora.
He is survived by one son, Feliciano Jr., of Colorado; two sisters, Ana Vigil of Brown-field, and Mary Zamora of Wichita Falls, and by nine nephews and two nieces.
Mr. Zamora was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother.
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