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Colby York, 54, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 21, 2022. He entered this world on August 26, 1967, in Levelland, TX, born to Charles and Jayne York. Colby was a great man always willing to lend a hand where it was needed, especially with his ability to work on a vehicle. Always putting others before himself. Everyone searches life for a purpose and he may not have known it, but he exceeded expectations of his on a day to day basis. Colby is preceded in death by his parents, Charles York and Jayne McCann. He is survived by his wife, Jerri Gardner, and son, James Gardner. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.
Read moreWalter Perry Chisum (Bud) entered peaceful rest on March 21, 2022. Walter was born to Jake and Lois Chisum in Decatur, Tx on May 24, 1932. Walter met and married Edna Corley in Brownfield on October 13, 1951. They celebrated 65 years of life together and were devoted partners. Walter was an ingenious inventor and well known as a man of integrity. Bud is preceded in death by wife Edna, son Perry, his parents, sister Georgianna Harwood, grandson Joshua Larson, and great-granddaughter Haley Larson. He is survived by his sister Veedajo Jeter, sisterin-law Carolyn Corley, daughter Trish Larson, son Preston Chisum, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Walter will have a graveside service at Terry County Cemetery on Saturday March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The family requests donations/memorials be given to Brownfield Senior Citizen's Center Meal Program in lieu of flowers.
Read moreKenneth Wayne Hendrick was born December 3, 1956 and died March 12, 2022 at his residence in Brownfield.
Read moreMemorial Services for Leona Parnell 94 of Wellman will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday March 19th, 2022, at Head Duarte Funeral Home Chapel in Levelland. Officiating: Pastor Joey Garnsey She was a loving and kind mother and friend. She married William Frank Parnell in California and their two daughters from this union. They moved to Wellman, TX from California in 2008. She worked for Anderson Grain Elevator as a receptionist for over 20 yrs. Her hobbies were embroidery, gardening, flowers, assisting the Garnsey family at the Restaurant in Wellman, painted pictures of beautiful landscapes on canvas. She enjoyed spending quality time with other daughter Naomi Garnsey and her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends from Shinnery Oaks Community Nursing Home of Denver City. Proceeded in death by her parents: Cleo G. and Rhoda Brazzle Poh spouse of 60 yrs: William “Bill” Frank Parnell Daughter: Linda Poh Survivors: daughter: Naomi Garnsey of Wellman brother: Johnny Poh of California and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Read moreJames Billington Fox, born June 9, 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas lived 93 prosperous years. James was preceded in death by his father and mother, Maurice and Mary Fox; his brother, Maurice Fox Jr and sister, Jeanne Morgan.
Read moreFuneral Service for Claudie Ray “Red” Gruben, Sr. was held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. C.R. was born on March 11, 1926 in Rotan to Epkie and Minnie Gruben. He served in the Navy during WWII. He played Wahoo with his children every chance he got and had a tendency not to lose. He enjoyed gardening, tending to his cows and chickens and working on old tractors. C.R. was retired from Terry County Road Maintenance. Although he was retired, he still got up early every morning and cooked breakfast for him and his dogs. C.R. was preceded in death by wife, Billie Jo Gruben; two sons, Claudie, Jr. and Epkie Lee Gruben; daughter, Sherry Kay Gruben; four brothers; two sisters and five grandchildren.
Read moreElizabeth Ann (Dobyns) Hope, 91, of Lubbock (formerly of Brownfield), passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Richard Lawson Dobyns and Mary Lucile Dobyns. She grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and graduated from Clarksdale High School in 1949. Ann graduated from Baylor University in 1953 with a degree in education and Bible and a minor in music.
Read moreMs. Birdie Richardson 100, formerly of Brownfield passed away peacefully at her residence in Dallas, Texas on Friday March 4, 2022. A visitation will be held Thursday March 10, 2022 6-8 p.m. at the Chapel of Grace Funeral Care- Brownfield. A graveside service will commence the following day March 11, 2022 12 noon at the Historic Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Pastor Eugene Reed, officiating.
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