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Graveside Service for Geraldine Lewis, 103, of Brownfield, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Geraldine was born on January 29, 1920, to Lonnie and Rebecca Fletcher in Dallas County. She passed away on January 23, 2024, in Brownfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Glenn Lewis; three sons, Glenn Lewis, Ronnie Lewis and James Lewis; two grandsons, Brian Lewis and Cris Forbus, daughter-in-law, Winnie Lewis and parents, Lonnie and Rebecca Fletcher.
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Funeral Services for David Wayne Massey, 70, of Brownfield were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Rosenblad officiating.
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Memorial Services for Augustine Ochoa Ortiz, 79, of Yorktown was held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Augustine passed away on January 19, 2024, in Meadow. He was born on December 1, 1944, in Yorktown. Augustine was a hardworking farm and ranch hand, steadfast husband, and father. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to various roles, including farming, ranching, and oil field work. In his free time, Augustine enjoyed playing softball and was an avid fisherman and hunter. His love for these activities brought him joy and allowed him to connect with his family and lifelong friends. Augustine is survived by his loving wife, Erlinda, sons Bobby Joe and wife Lee Anne Ortiz of Austin, daughter Loretta and husband Arthur Latus of Eufaula, Ok, son Eddie Ortiz and wife Lori of Greeley, Co, sister Teresa Villanueva of Victoria and his sister, Louisa Ortiz of Yorktown. Grandchildren: Zavanah Ortiz and BJ Ortiz of Austin, Jordan Leipprandt of Clovis, New Mexico, and Connor Latus of Tulsa, Ok. Great-granddaughter, Blair Azazel Ortiz of Columbia, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Soila Ortiz of Yorktown, his siblings, Mike Ortiz of Levelland, Yolanda Bell of Bastrop and Martin Castillo of Westoff. Augustine Ochoa Ortiz will be remembered as a hard-working individual who dedicated his life to his family. His legacy will live on through the memories and stories shared by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
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Charlotte Ann Franklin, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born on March 27th, 1951 to Sammie Crossland Jordan and Bennett Jordan in Brownfield, Texas. She was ushered into the presence of Jesus, surrounded by family on December 25, 2023, at her home in Midland, TX. As an only child, Charlotte was the light of her parents’ lives and captivated their attention through her ballet, tap, and jazz recitals. Her love for music and dancing continued throughout her high school years, where she played clarinet and was a majorette in the Brownfield High School Band. In 1968, Charlotte married and moved to California. As a naval military wife, she lived in various towns before making her home in Midland, TX in 1973. She delighted in her role as a mother and immersed herself in the happiness of her children, always striving to provide the best life possible for each of them and selflessly sacrificing for their betterment. She was a devoted homemaker for many years before starting her career in oil and gas where she had a thirty-year tenure with the Apache Corporation working as a Regulatory Production Clerk, making many lifelong cherished friendships. Charlotte loved her family first and foremost. Affectionately called Nanna, she often referred to her grandchildren and great-granddaughters as her greatest reward and sought any and every opportunity to be in their presence. Whether watching a tee-ball or baseball game of her grandsons, a dance recital of her great-granddaughters, or instigating a trip to Six Flags to ride the biggest roller coaster, she was always thrilled to be in the presence of her family. They knew she could be counted on for support, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Funeral Services for Cruz S. Perez will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father John Ohlig officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Brownfield Funeral Home with Rosary at 6 pm.
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Funeral Service for JoAnna Marie Gruben Dawson will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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