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Our beloved mother, grandmother, and wife passed away July 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Rita Torrez Riojas was born on February 21, 1943, on a farm in Hockley County to Nicanor and Rita Torrez.
Read moreThe family of Jose Nicolas Silva, 83, of Brownfield announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather on July 1, 2022. He peacefully left this world surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He will fondly be remembered as a man of great faith. He was born on March 15, 1939 in Rio Grande City, Texas to Pedro Sr. and Herminia Silva. He met the love of his life, Maria Silva, and mother of his children in Sublette, Kansas. They were married on December 21, 1966 and spent 55 amazing years together.
Read moreClemmie Jack Cobb, age 82, of Plains, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. He was born July 1, 1939, in Brownfield, Texas, to Louise (Mobley) and Paul Cobb. Jack married the love of his life, Mary Janelle Parks, in Plains, Texas on July 7, 1962, and they were blessed with three daughters. Jack was a 1957 graduate of Plains High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University. He later earned a master’s degree from Texas Tech University. Jack taught school in Plains before serving 12 years as principal at Smyer and Sands (Ackerly) High School. He moved his family back to Plains in 1978 where he became a strong contributor to the agriculture industry in Yoakum County and the region as both the owner/operator of an aerial applicator business and as a farmer.
Read moreMrs. Linda Dean (Barron) Lawler, age 79, of Fremont, MI—formerly from Lubbock, TX—went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, June 25, 2022. She was born on August 20, 1942, to Homer and Benetha (Hardy) Barron in Lamesa, TX. Linda loved her roots and took pride in being a cotton farmer’s daughter.
Read moreFuneral services for Genaro Arguellez Sr., 79, of Brownfield will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father John Ohlig officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Read moreAngelita Sanchez, 69, of Brownfield went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Read moreFuneral service for Ronnie Hendon, 70, of Welch will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church with Pastor Kendall Meek officiating and Randy Hanes assisting. Interment will follow to Dawson County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home.
Read moreRanda Graves Powell passed from this life June 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eldorado Cemetery Chapel. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. She was born December 12, 1963 in Brownfield, TX to Billy Bob Graves & Peggy Howell. She graduated from Brownfield High School. Randa moved to Eldorado to be with her brother and father in 1984 and she quickly made many friends.
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