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James Gee (Coach) Morris began this race called life on October 3, 1936, and crossed the finish line into the arms of his Lord on July 25, 2023, with his beloved family members physically by his side, and a myriad of friends and fans cheering him towards his goal. His number one fan, Beverly Ann Morris, no doubt ran to him with open arms to show him their new home. They were married on June 1, 1957. Their time together on earth was 62 years, two months, and 24 days, as James proudly recited at every opportunity.
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Julie Ann (Calaway) Beasley, 66, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas after her courageous battle with cancer. Julie was born on July 10, 1957, to Bobby and Shirley Calaway in Clovis, New Mexico.
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A Celebration of Life for Lewanna Louise “Tissie” Smith will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 2, 2023. Tissie aka “Aunt Tissie” or “Granny” was born on January 27, 1926, in Meadow, Texas. She was the eighth of ten children born to George and Edna Henson. Tissie learned at an early age how to bring the fun and entertain a crowd. She also learned how to cook, sew, and stir up trouble on the family farm in Terry County. She was a hard worker and smart as a whip. She worked with her brother’s wife Rosie the summer before her senior year. The job ended in October, so she then returned to school and graduated with flying colors from Meadow high school in 1941.
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Terry Bertrand, a beloved member of the Brownfield community, gained her wings on July 5, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on December 23, 1950, to Isidore John and Geneva Mae Staudt in Sweetwater, and brought warmth and joy to the lives of those around her throughout her journey.
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Robert Luther Pace, lovingly known as Buddy, passed away on July 2, 2023, in his hometown of Brownfield, Texas. Born on December 23, 1951, to A.C. and Lettie Mae Pace, Buddy lived a life characterized by his vibrant personality, unwavering humor, and an immense heart that touched the lives of all who knew him.
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Gem Brady Childress, beloved husband, father and “Grandad,” passed away at the age of 79 on June 29, 2023, in Sugar Land, TX, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease. Gem was born in Lubbock, TX, on October 29, 1943, to Oleta and Brady James “Skeet” Childress. Gem is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy (Timmons) Childress, and his sons Trent Childress (and Jennifer) of Georgetown, and Kirk Childress (and Kelly) of Sugar Land. He took great pleasure in his four grandsons: Brady (and Reagan) Childress, Luke Childress, Wyatt Childress, and Will Childress.
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Nicolasa C ruz Nicolasa Cruz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and longtime resident of Brownfield, TX passed away on June 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Spur, TX on July 31, 1960, to Plutarco and Felicitas Martinez, Nicolasa lived a full life with many accomplishments and touched the lives of those she met.
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