Graveside services for Joe Mac Sears were held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Terry County Memorial Cemeterty. A memorial service was held following at 2:30 pm at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Josh Puckett officiating. A family visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Joe Mac Sears was born to Louise and Odell Sears of Brownfield in Lub bock on January 6, 1955. Joe’s family attended First Baptist Church where Joe accepted Jesus Christ in 1965. Joe attended Brownfield Schools, graduating in 1972. He attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a public relations degree in 1977. After graduations, Joe returned to Brownfield and worked as assistant manager for Odell’s Hardware and Gifts until it closed in 1991. Joe then worked as a sales representative in the gift department for the Dallas Trade Mart. In 1977 Joe became Manager of the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. He later held several jobs locally in retail business such as Bayless Jewelry. He began substitute teaching for the Brownfield School District, which led him to pursue a degree in education. He loved working in the schools and later worked as a teacher aide in the Brownfield High School history and special education classes. His mother always noted that Joe loved music. When he was a baby, music on the radio or TV captivated him. He would immediately turn his head and stand still to listen. That love of music followed him throughout his life. He took piano lessons for many years as well as organ lessons. In school Joe was a member of the BHS band and participated in church choirs at the First Baptist Church. At Texas Tech, he was active in many choral productions. Joe was a long-time member, elder, and organist for the First Christian Church. Like his parents, Joe was an avid Texas Tech men’s basketball fan. Joe has been active in the community for many years. Joe was a member of the city council for eight years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, serving as president and was president of the American Heart Association in Terry County, and member of the Terry County Museum Board. He was a long-time Chair of the Terry County Democratic Party. One highlight of his political service was driving Hillary Clinton around Lubbock when she visited. At his death Joe was a member and elder of the First Christian Church and the Terry County Historical Commission and Terry County Cemetery Association Board. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Louise Sears. He is survived by his sister Susan Sears Roberts, brother-in-law Chris and step-niece Alison Roberts Henry and her husband Aaron and son Ethan. He is also survived by many cousins and second cousins and many friends in Brownfield. The family requests that donations be made to the Matt Adams Scholarship Endowment for Men’s Basketball, Brownfield’s First Christian Church, and Terry County Cemetery Association.
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Betty Ruth Knott passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 27, 1930 to Hubbard and Myrle Free. She is preceded in death by her husband, U.J. Knott and son, Curtis. Betty is survived by her daughter, Kim Bayless and husband Mike of Lubbock; son, Terry of Thailand; granddaughter, Kristan Hart and husband Ken of Rogersville, Missouri, grandson Chris Bayless of Brownfield and great grandsons James and Thomas Hart. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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Services for Alberto Ramirez, of Brownfield, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at United Family Fellowship with Eric Martinez officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Alberto Ramirez, 36, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord in Kentucky. He was born July, 1, 1985, in Midland to Raul Ramirez and Rosa Cisneros. Albert married Regina Flores on May 26, 2012, in Las Vegas. Alberto was a hard-working man whose life revolved around his children. He enjoyed the outdoors and being around his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hermilo Ramirez Natividad D. Ramirez; uncle, Gerardo Ramirez and cousin Roberto Ramirez. Alberto is survived by his wife, Regina Ramirez of Brownfield; two children, Ashley Ramirez and Alberto Ramirez, Jr.; parents, Raul Ramirez, Sr. and Rosa Cisneros; three brothers, Raul Ramirez, Jr. and wife Barbara, Ezequiel Ramirez and Arnold Ramirez; three sisters, Jessica Cisneros and husband Arthur, Rosie Ramirez and Dayami Martinez and husband Carlos; five nephews, Ezequiel Ramirez, Jr., Tommy Corona, Christian Corona; Julian Cordova and Aidan Martinez and a niece, Judith Ramirez
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Donnie Ray Wade, 80, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord August 11, 2021 in Lubbock. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Spur to Lee and Jessie Rutledge Wade. Donnie graduated from Levelland High School and then went on to get his bachelor’s from Texas Tech in accounting. He worked as a comptroller for Goodpasture’s for most of his working career. He married Nancy Ross on August 29, 1992 in Brownfield. He was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church, served on the board for Brownfield Regional Medical Center, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Hospice of Lubbock and was a Big Brother. Donnie was a big supporter of Texas Tech, the American Heart Association, and the Susan G. Komen foundation. He is preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings. Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of his life. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wade; seven children, Scott Wade and wife, Kami, of Levelland, Jana Royal and husband, Barry, of Levelland, Michael Ross and wife, Sheralyn, of Nogal, NM, Jana Daniel and husband, Loy, of Brownfield, Jeff Ross and wife, Carol, of Lubbock, Mark Ross and partner, Liz Elmquist, of Austin, Joel Ross and wife, Shirlene, of New Braunfels; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a sister, Opal Tugwell and husband, Don, of Levelland. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the First Baptist Church Brownfield and Kendrick Memorial Library. A private Celebration of Life was held by the family.
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Charles “G Dad” Edward Oswalt, 65 of Ropesville was born September 5, 1955 in Lubbock to Clarence Eugene Oswalt and Betty Florence Conway-Oswalt. He went to Texas Tech. He married Paula Fleming March 18,1981 in Loop, TX. He was a member of Wolfforth Church of Christ. He worked in pest control for 27 years including pest control at TDCJ prison. He also took care of the livestock at Girls Town, USA. He also was a farmer, working along side his son Clayton. Charles enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. Charles went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 7, 2021.His father preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memories are his mother: Betty Oswalt, his wife of 40 years: Paula Oswalt, his son: Clayton Oswalt and wife Stephanie, his daughter Katie Guzman and husband Jordan, fourgrandchildren: Clyde, Charlie, Evanie, and Emma, a sister: Barbara Teel and husband Robert, two nieces: Jennifer and Stephanie, four great-nieces and nephews: Marlowe, Todd, Georgia, and Brynn, and his dog, Jake. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Ropesville Cemetery with Ed Jones officiating. Services are under the care of Wilsons’ Funeral Directors of Wolfforth. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch or to a favorite charity.
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Reyes Lovington Jr. beloved son,sole mate and brother went to his heavenly home on August 3,2021. He was born to Reyes Sr.and Mary Lovington on April 10,1959 in Brownfield Tx. He attended Brownfield schools. Reyes met the love of his life Wendy Michelle Ammons and they were together for 30 years. Reyes is survived by his love Wendy Michelle Ammons of Chico Tx. His father Reyes Sr. and stepmother Mini of Lamesa Tx. His brothers and sisters Norma Valenzuela, Eloisa Lovington and Roghelio Lovington all of Brownfield Tx. Raymond and Ruben Lovington of George West,Tx. Melissa Lovington of Plains,Tx. Maria Garza and David Garza of Dilly,Tx. Abel Nunez and Dehalie Nunez of Lubbock Tx, father-in-law Leon Ammons of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico,brother-in-law Jeff Ammons and spouse Annette of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico and several nieces and nephews. Reyes was preceded in death by his mother Mary Nunez,his mother-in-law Nacha Ammons his grandparents Juanita and Pedro Pina,Theressa and Ralph Lovington Sr.,sister Rosalita Castaneda and nephew Juan Sonny Lazo. A memorial will be announced at a later date.
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Howard Dean Moorhead, 76, from Wellman passed away from this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Graveside services were held at the Terry County Cemetery Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. Howard was born in Brownfield, Texas on November 1, 1944 to Liston “Lick” Otis and Ruby Lee Moorhead. He attended school in Wellman and was a 1963 graduate of Wellman High School. He was a member of the Wellman First Baptist Church. He served for several years on the Wellman ISD school board. He was a farmer in Terry, Yoakum and Gaines counties. He served on the Wellman Co-op Gin Board. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Liston “Lick” Otis and Ruby Lee Moorhead, his brother Johnny Ray Moorhead, and a daughter Bridget Ann Moorhead. Howard is survived by his children; Michael and his wife Susanne Moorhead of Splendora, Leslie and his wife Tammie Moorhead of Wellman, Samantha Moorhead of Abilene, Tabatha Hodges of Willow Park, Tiffany Clark and husband Tim of Weatherford, and Russell Moorhead of Cedar Park. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Brandy Mace, Kyle Moorhead, Jessica Shouse, Stetson Hodges, Taylor Hodges, Preston Clark and Parker Clark. He is survived by a great-grandson, Lane Hodges. He is also survived by an aunt and a niece, two nephews, and numerous cousins.
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