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Memorial service for Rex Wilkes of Brownfield, Texas were held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Ruby Moultrie officiating. He was received unto the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Rex was born on August 27, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas. His parents were Fayne and Charlene Wilkes of Midland Texas who in addition to Rex had an older son named John Wilkes, who is deceased. Rex graduated from Allen Military Academy in Bryan,Texas, joined the United States Army, deployed to a tank brigade in Germany for two years, and attended Texas Tech upon his return. Rex came to Brownfield to start a new journey and worked at Collins Department Store in 1960. He frequently talked about Mr. Self who taught him how to work hard, treat people with respect, and of course, sell anything in the store. He eventually met the love of his life, Charlotte Hurd, and they were married on March 18th, 1961. Rex and Charlotte had three sons and a daughter – Mark, Brentt (deceased in 2014), Mont, and Rexann. In addition to their spouses, Rex leaves behind his son Rex Lee Wilkes of Kentucky, his close nephew John Fayne Wilkes and his family, thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Rex worked in Brownfield for 58 years until heart surgery made him too weak to farm. His father-in-law, Howard Hurd, taught him how to farm at the beginning of their marriage and his brother-in-law, Dr. Howard Hurd II, had tirelessly helped extend his life through cancer and heart failure at the end. He enjoyed hunting with his sons and friends, and was a prolific golfer, often playing thirty-six holes a day. In addition, Rex was a 32nd degree Mason and was always directing projects even through the last few weeks of his life by remodeling their home for Charlotte. He passed away at their home in Buffalo Lakes in her arms with no pain early in the morning. His humor and relentless ability to “visit” will be greatly missed. He was truly one of a kind. We love you Pops!
Read moreOur Daddy and Grandad, C.R ‘Dick’ Willey passed from this life early in the morning on June 9, 2020, in Brownfield, Texas. He was born July 13 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ruth and Roscoe Willey. He married the love of his life, Janette Higgins, in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 28, 1950. They had four children, Janey , Susey, Richard, and Jon. He was a veteran of the United States Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War. He was a member of the Counter Intelligence Core. He and his family moved to Brownfield in 1966, where he retired from oil field work and opened Willey’s Resale second hand store on the square. Dick and Janette loved nature and they traveled often to bird watch and enjoy the beauty of creation. Their favorite spot was Llano River State Park near Junction. One of his proudest accomplishments was his work with SPARC (South Plains AIDS Resource Center) in the 90s, he was in charge of the food pantry as well as many other aspects of the center. We will miss his humor, his stories, his singing, his kindness and compassion for others and his love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son Jon, his brother Jim and 2 sons-in-law Haskell Robertson and Jackie Roberts. He is survived by his brother Bill Willey of Lexington, Virginia, two daughters Janey Roberts and Susan Robertson of Brownfield his son Richard and spouse Johnny Durham of Lubbock. 5 grandchildren Sean Roberts, Scott Roberts(Misty) Tracy Seaton(Shan) Sheri Robertson(James) and Daniel Caudillo.Thirteen great grandchildren Jaci and Swayde Roberts, Samuel, Sterling, and Elizabeth Roberts, Cash Patten, David Newsom, Sara Robertson, Diana Seaton, Jonathan and Lillian Herring, Emily and Thomas Nix, and one great great granddaughter Autumn Whitehead. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Friends Of Brownfield Animal Shelter. We would like to thank the staff of BRCC for the wonderful love and care they gave to our parents. Thank you to Kathey, Christine and Norma from Legacy Of Love Hospice and to Kim Franke and Dr. Hord. Thank you most of all to his granddaughter, his Angel, Tracy. There will be no services per his request. His ashes will be spread at Llano River State Park along with those of his wife and son’s by the family at a later date. Professional Service entrusted to Grace Funeral and Cremation Care 1211 Lubbock Road.
Read moreGraveside service for Jonah Evan Lucio was held 10:00 am Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Brownfield Cemetery with Msgr. Gerald Leatham officiating. Jonah Evan Lucio was received in the arms of our Lord Jesus on June 5, 2020. He is dearly loved by all his family and will live forever in our hearts. “Some only Dream of Angels, We held ours in our arms.” Jonah is proceeded in death by his Mommers, Poppers, great grandmothers Villarreal and Ramirez, great grandparents Arguellez, aunts Diana and Lupe, uncles Edward, Ruben and Roy, cousins Riley and Joey.
Read moreFuneral services for Ester Reynero was held 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Jose Kochuparambil officiating. Burial followed in the Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. A Rosary was held Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home from 6pm to 7 pm.Ester passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Lubbock. She was born on January 9, 1933 to Rosario Garcia and Amada Cabrera Garcia in McCoy, Texas. She married Raymond Reynero on December 9, 1962. Ester loved quilting, embroidery, painting, crocheting, and Bingo. Most of all she loved her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Rosario and Amada Garcia, grandson Timothy Reynero, three brothers Lalo Garcia, Avelino Garcia, and Alfonso Garcia, and two sisters, Elena Juarez and Elida Soto. Ester is survived by five children, Diana Guzman and husband Alex of Lubbock, Silvia Garcia and husband Richard of Lubbock, Oscar Reynero of Meadow, Ray Reynero of Meadow Henry Reynero and wife Melissa of Lubbock, 8 grandchildren, Ashley Escobedo and husband Anthony of New Home, Stacey Deleon and husband Justin of Slaton , Stephanie Salinas and husband Angel of Lubbock, Alex Guzman III and wife Victoria of Wellman, Sondra Kennimer and husband josh of Lubbock, Marisa Sanders and husband JW of Brownfield, Kennedy Reynero of Lubbock, Erika Garcia of Lubbock; 18 great grandchildren; two brothers, Alex Garcia and wife Janie of Meadow, Adam Garcia and wife Erica of Meadow; and two sisters, Elosia Cuellar of Meadow and Elisa Diaz and husband Ismael of Kansas.
Read moreNeoma Louise Daughrity (Suzi), a longtime resident of Brownfield, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2020. She was born to William and Mildred Taylor Savelle on March 26, 1932 in Memphis, Texas.
Read moreBetty June Flowers – Graveside services for Betty June Flowers, 88, of Brownfield were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas. Officiating was Rev. Bill Titus.
Read moreServices for Connie Estenson will be held at 10am Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home with Rev. Jerald Baldwin officiating. There will be a family visitation from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Connie was born February 20, 1941 to Lisle and Rose Harwood in Devils Lake North Dakota. She married the love of her life, Jerry Estenson on August 9th, 1958. Connie was a registered nurse for many years working at St Mary’s in Lubbock and Brownfield Regional Medical Center until her retirement in 2015. She was a member of Abundant Harvest Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, taking lots of pictures and making scrapbooks. She loved being outside working in the yard and planting flowers. Her family will miss her very much. Connie is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Estenson; her parents, Lisle and Rose Harwood; three brothers, Don Harwood, Bruce Harwood and Jerry Harwood. Connie is survived by two sons, Brad Estenson and wife Glenna of Brownfield, Bryan Estenson and wife Dorothy of Lubbock; daughter, Sheila Karr and husband Mark of Lubbock. Six grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Darrell Estenson. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Abiding Care for loving and caring for our mom the last 15 months
Read moreServices for Betty Askew were held Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Brownfield Funeral Home. Betty Lois Smith Askew was born April 22, 1931 in Mitchell Co, TX and passed May 29, 2020 in Lubbock, TX. Betty was born in Mitchell County, TX, to parents D.R. and Frankie Smith. She joined her older brother, Bob at their family home. Brother Charles Ray and Ruby Joyce joined the family at a later date. D.R. moved the family to Hockley Co. to share crop farm and later to the Needmore home place. Betty graduated Brownfield High School in 1948. She attended Draughn’s business school and had a job with a CPA prior to marriage. Betty was introduced to R.B. Askew by friends and they married April 4, 1951 in Lovington, NM. Three children were born to R.B. and Betty; Ronnie, Eddie, and Tresa. Betty and R.B. had 20 years together before R.B. died in an accident in 1971. Betty had been a farmer’s wife for 20 years and suddenly had to take care of a farm, a cotton gin and hope her children were strong enough to finish raising themselves. They were. As her children grew into adulthood, married and had children of their own, she loved her grandchildren with her whole heart. Nothing was out of her price range if one of the grandchildren wanted or needed something. Betty became a successful artist and had her own business known as “Blooms by Betty”. She loved the friendships from belonging to the Brownfield Art Association. Many family and friends still own her work. Her other great passion was her flower garden in her yard. She spent countless hours in the yard. Betty attended church at the Church of Christ her entire life. She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family and friends she had there. The last years of Betty’s life, she struggled to hang on to her identity as the Alzheimer’s took over her mind. She never lost her sharp wit and comebacks with staff at the nursing home, doctors, and family. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband R.B., brother Bob and sister Ruby. She is survived by sons Ronnie of Brownfield, Eddie and wife, Carolyn of Marble Falls, and daughter Tresa and husband, Steve of Brownfield, 6 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren; brother Charles Ray and wife, Wanda of Meadow, sister-in-law Genevra Smith of Lubbock, brotherin-law, Dale Andrews of Brownwood, sister-in-law Christine Askew of Lubbock and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Monterey and Beyond Faith Hospice of Lubbock for their dedicated service the past few years.
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