Maxine Dale Halamicek, 84, of San Angelo, formerly of Brownfield, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas. Maxine was born on October 18, 1936 to Mack and Adelle West in Thrall, Texas. Maxine graduated from Taylor High School in 1955. She married Lynn Carl Halamicek of Tahoka, Texas on September 7, 1956. They settled in Brownfield, Texas where together they owned and operated Nelson’s Pharmacy. They moved to San Angelo to enjoy their retirement. Maxine’s world revolved around her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved golf, reading, family gatherings and was a member of New Hope Bible Church. Maxine and Lynn recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by three children, son Mike Halamicek and his wife Cynthia Halamicek of San Angelo, Texas; son Benjamin Mack Halamicek and his wife Priscilla Halamicek of San Angelo, Texas; and daughter Leigh Ann Smith and her husband Donny Smith of Wall, Texas. Maxine is also survived by her grandchildren, Anna Pittman and her husband Gary Pittman of San Angelo, Texas; Casey Fuqua and her husband Kyle Fuqua of Midland, Texas; Tiffany Moorman and her husband Cade Moorman of Wall, Texas; Sara Drgac and her husband Jeff Drgac of Wall, Texas; Cody Barr of San Angelo, Texas; and Coby Halamicek of San Angelo, Texas; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by both parents and sister, Rita West. The family of Maxine wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all Park Plaza Nursing Home associates, St. Gabriel’s Hospice of San Angelo nursing staff, and her church family at New Hope Bible Church for countless prayers. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Harper’s Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. A celebration of life will be held in Maxine’s honor on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:00pm at New Hope Bible Church in San Angelo, Texas. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, Texas. Arrangements are made by Harper’s Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations be made in Maxine’s honor to Meals for the Elderly in San Angelo, Texas. Family and friends can sign the online register at www.harper-funeralhome.com
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On Friday, October 23, 2020, Tony Lee Dill, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many passed away at the age of 60. Tony was born on June 3, 1960 to G.W. and Sue Dill, in Terry County Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, G.W. Dill. Tony is survived by his wife Donna Dill; and his mother, Sue Dill of Brownfield. He is also survived by sister Rhonda Dill Fanous and husband Ramsey of McKinney; and three cousins raised as his siblings: James Harlan and wife Linsey with their daughters Swazyee and Jerzee of Wellman, E.C. Harlan and wife Heather with their son Tel of Wellman, and Jeremy Harlan of Stephenville, Texas. Tony is also survived by his children: Ryan Dill and wife Kristin, of Wellman; Erica Hogue and husband Tanner of Brownfield; Haylee Dill of Lubbock; Morgan Vaughan and husband Sean of Lubbock; and Calvin Day of Lubbock. Tony is also survived by his grandchildren: Brason, Braxton, Brody and Brecken Dill of Wellman; Hayden Hogue of Brownfield; and Kolbee Jordan, Maggie Ann and Mason Vaughan of Lubbock. Tony’s passions included farming, family, and spreading the gospel. For many years Tony and Donna served together in the Emmaus and Kairos ministries as well as serving their church community at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. Tony believed that if one person was called to Christ as a result of his efforts, his time was well worth the effort. Tony was a generous and humble man whose acts of generosity were endless and often unknown. Tony loved farming in Terry County alongside his son Ryan. Tony was a tireless advocate for West Texas agriculture, often speaking with lawmakers and on panels fighting for the needs of farmers. At the time of his death Tony was the president of the Western Peanut Growers Association, a role he held since 2013. He was also President of the Southwest Cotton Growers Board. Tony served on the executive committee of the Southwest Council of Agribusiness, the American Peanut Council board of directors, as a director of Tejas Peanuts in Brownfield, and on numerous other agriculture boards. Tony could rub shoulders with men in congress, articulately speaking about complex economic issues just as easily as he could teach the word of God to “men in white” through his role in prison ministries. The light of Tony’s life were his wife, children and grandchildren. Donna called him Honey and he was known as Pops to all his children and grandchildren. He poured into their lives and his face cracked into a smile at the sound of his grandchildren at the door. He was happiest during the frequent family gatherings when he played, chased, and ran endlessly with his grandchildren, with him often laughing the loudest. Tony lived loud and loved louder. Services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local Emmaus and Kairos Communities, KLOVE radio station and your local church. Tony believed in Kingdom work in his own backyard. The family encourages you to pour into your community and love people like Jesus does.
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On Sunday October 25, 2020, Benito A. Silva “Benny”, went to be with the Lord. It is with great sadness that we, the Silva Family, say “see you later” to an amazing son, brother, uncle, and father. Benito was born on August 9, 1971 to Jose and Maria Silva in Brownfield, TX. Benny worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 24 years and went to work for Brownfield Independent School District where he had currently been working for a year. One of the greatest things Benny was known for was how his smile would light up every room he walked into. He had unconditional love for his kids and all his nieces and nephews. One thing that his nieces and nephews will always cherish is the nicknames that he gave each and every one of them. Benny was loved by many. He loved family gatherings and being the cook in charge of the grill. He loved his Denver Broncos. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Benito and Juanita Alvarado, Pedro and Herminia Silva Benito is survived by his parents, Jose and Maria Silva of Brownfield; two children, Benito Silva and Yazmine Silva of Brownfield; six siblings, Jose Silva and wife, Estella of Brownfield, Cynthia Mendoza and husband, Manuel of Brownfield, Johnny Silva and wife Vickie of Brownfield, Leticia Stringham and husband, Jeff of Filbert, AZ, Jimmy Silva and wife Krissy of Brownfield, Crystal Gonzalez and husband Miguel of Brownfield; 18 nieces and nephews; and 12 great nieces and nephews. Benny, until we meet again we will all cherish every memory you left with us. Have fun singing and dancing with the angels. Visitation will be at Brownfield Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27 and 28, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday, October 29, 2020 with Lupita Trevino officiating at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Gabriella Martinez, 97 passed away on October 17, 2020, in Hobbs, NM. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Brownfield Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Family visitation will be held from 10am to 12pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Gabriella was born in Paint Rock, TX on February 27, 1923, to Tiro and Presiliana Solz. She married Jimmy Martinez in Lamesa, TX on November 11, 1941. Gabriella moved to Brownfield in 1959 until 2014 when she moved to Hobbs, NM. She joined the Brownfield Church of Christ in 1984 and was a great example of a good Christian. She was intelligent, patient, calm, and a good mother. Gabriella was hard-working and worked in bakeries. In her later years she was a companion to the elderly. Gabriella is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Martinez; daughter, Margarita Gonzales and six sisters. Gabriella is survived by two children, Santiago Martinez and wife Olga, Rosemary Cofer and husband Greg; son-inlaw Robert Gonzales; 13 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.
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Denver City, Texas - Funeral services for Virginia Johnson (90) will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Denver City under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City. Officiating will be Kyle Streun. Interment in Denver City Memorial Park. Virginia Johnson, our beloved mother and MIMI passed away on October 18, 2020. She was born on October 28, 1929 in Terry County to Beatrice and Loyd Chambliss, a farming family who lived in Brownfield, Texas. Virginia was married to Carl Johnson, her sweetheart of 65 years, who is deceased. Virginia and Carl had one son Dwayne Johnson and wife Wanda from Andrews, Texas. Virginia had two granddaughters Misty Johnson from Irving, Texas and Kristy & husband Jason Crutcher from Andrews, Texas. Two great-grand daughters, Kason and Kynlee Crutcher, whom both adored their grandparent’s. Virginia had one sister Margaret Moore from Seminole, Texas, and one brother living, Lewis and his wife Jeanette Chambliss from Denver City, Texas. Two deceased brothers, L.G. Chambliss and J.C. Chambliss and many nieces and nephews. Virginia was very involved in the community; she worked for the telephone company and Shell Oil Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was in the choir, and a Sunday School Director. Virginia was a pink lady at the hospital in Denver City for several years. She loved hosting family gatherings and had friends over for parties as she loved to cook. She was cared for the last few years at Shinnery Oaks and Hospice of Andrews.
Read moreJames Edward Chidester, 78, of Lubbock, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Lubbock. James was born on February 20, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas to William Hamrick and Dorothy Pulliam Hamrick.
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Graveside services for Gerald Dean Hinkle will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Gerald will be in state from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Memories are etched in the minds and hearts of all who know and love Shelia Kay Stell Reed. Her life’s chapters are multidimensional...she was a beautiful gift that was given to Chalmus W. Stell and Emma Lou Henderson on December 7, 1969. Her spiritual journey was nourished as she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. At a youthful age, she was taught the Golden Rules and she lived by them throughout her life. Shelia was educated in the public schools of Brownfield. She was a proud graduate of Brownfield High School. After high school she equipped herself with the necessary tools to gain employment. She began her health care career; the high call of caring became her daily motto, as she enriched her patients’ lives. She was a valuable employee going the extra mile to make sure her patients were taken care of. Her final employment journey would take her to Walmart where she gave diligent service. Desiring a closer walk with the Lord, Shelia rededicated her life to Christ and united with New Life House of Praise. Shelia had a wonderful jovial persona. Her radiant smile brought joy to so many hearts. She was a loving wife, mother, doting grandmother, devoted sister, caring aunt, wonderful niece, kind cousin and loyal friend. She loved her family unconditionally. Her smile, voice and touch will be tremendously missed by her family and friends. But her vibrant memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Shelia Kay Stell Reed bid this world adieu on September 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chalmus W. Stell and Emma Lou Henderson; daughter, Courtnee Stell; sister, Beverly Jackson; grandchildren, McKaily Stell and Jarrett Malachi Stell; and other loved ones. Her sweet memory will live on in the hearts of her beloved family, husband, John H. Reed Jr; children, Jarrett Stell, Chalmus Stell (CJ), Curtis Stell, Caylee Stell, and Tabryn Stell; siblings, Freda Jackson, Dewayne Willis, Tawanda Thibodaux, Kavin Stell, and Darnesha Randall; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins, other family and friends.
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