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Jimmy Jack Martin of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born September 27, 1950 in Brownfield to the late Tyree Nathan, Sr. and Dorothy (Smith) Martin. He grew up in Ropes and in 1973, Jimmy moved to Lubbock where he worked in many different roles including a machinist, fabricator, commercial trailer mechanic, painter, aircraft mechanic, and ultimately working for Lockheed until his illness in ‘98. He married Melody Bennett on May 5, 1974 in Lubbock. Jimmy went to Wayland Baptist University. Due to his determination he overcame many physical issues and surprised the medical community. Boy, did he show them! The last few years have been rough and trying, but he kept his sense of humor to the end! Jimmy beat all odds. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 46 years, Melody; son, Patrick Martin and wife Sarah Martin of Lubbock; siblings, Doris Bradley and John Martin; two grandchildren, Isabella and Ann’belle. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Thomas Brown; daughter, Kelly Martin; brother, Tyree Martin, Jr. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at Combest Family Funeral Homes, where 10 people or less at a time will be allowed. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Due to current restrictions, the family invites you to watch the livestream on the Combest Family Funeral Homes website. Graveside will follow at the Ropesville Cemetery.
Read moreGary B Nelson, passed away April 11, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Gary was born December 26, 1950 in Foard County, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents O.B. and Shirley Nelson of Brownfield. He was survived by his son Zachary Nelson of Austin and a brother, Michael (Beth) Nelson of Richardson, and a sister, Janet (Jimmy) Goodwin of Ruidoso,NM. He also leaves behind two nieces and family and a nephew and family, and two great- nephews. He leaves behind a long term relationship as well as friends around the Lubbock and Levelland area. Gary graduated from Brownfield High in 1969 and attended Texas Tech. He had several businesses in the oil industry and later enjoyed working for Billy Sims RV/ Camping World. He took great pride meeting his customers and matching them up with the best RV for their journeys. Nelson was an avid sports enthusiast and loved to play golf and going fishing. Yet his greatest hobby was reading southwest history and historical novels. The family asked any donation be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
Read moreGary B Nelson, passed away April 11, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Gary was born December 26, 1950 in Foard County, TX He was preceded in death by his parents O.B. and Shirley Nelson of Brownfield. He is survived by his son Zachary Nelson of Austin and a brother, Michael (Beth) Nelson of Richardson, and a sister, Janet (Jimmy) Goodwin of Ruidoso,NM. He also leaves behind two nieces and family and a nephew and family, and two great- nephews. He leaves behind a long term relationship as well as friends around the Lubbock and Levelland area. Gary graduated from Brownfield High in 1969 and attended Texas Tech. He had several businesses in the oil industry and later enjoyed working for Billy Sims RV/ Camping World. He took great pride meeting his customers and matching them up with the best RV for their journeys. Nelson was an avid sports enthusiast and loved to play golf and going fishing. Yet his greatest hobby was reading southwest history and historical novels. The family asked any donation be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
Read moreManuel R. Hernandez passed away on April 17, 2020. Visitation will be Friday April 24, 2020 from 1pm to 7pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care 1211 Lubbock Rd.
Read moreElisa Deleon passed away on April 16, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday April 22, 2020 and Thursday April 23, 2020 from 1pm-7pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care 1211 Lubbock Rd.
Read moreDon Blake passed away on April 16, 2020 in Meadow. He was born on June 6, 1949 in Gomez to Jewel Roy and Ethell Jane Blake. Don graduated from Gardena High School in California. He married Elizabeth “Dodie” Wylie on October 30, 1960 in Brownfield. Don started farming in 1960, then in 1968 he started raising show pigs and helping with the 4H and FFA. He loved to help the kids in 4H and FFA. He could always pick a winner! In 1970 he became the president of Spot Association and traveled all over Texas and the country showing pigs. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Blake; parents, Jewel and Ethell Blake; three brothers, Burl, Jerald, and Hartsell Blake. Don is survived by daughter, Amanda Berglund and Adora Blake; grandson, Dustin Berglund and significant other Stacie Redwine; granddaughter, Heather Meinzer and husband Chris; great-grandson, Hudson Foster; brother John Blake; and sister Eulama Blake.
Read moreMarilyn Schell Fanwell, better known as Kitty, passed away on April 3, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born in Macon, Georgia, on September 27, 1936. Kitty grew up in Georgia and Massachusetts, and throughout her life traveled and lived in many states. She loved her family, her children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and also her pets, which she treated as family. Kitty also loved her church and church family, First Baptist Church Brownfield, and was sad the last few years that she was not able to attend as regularly as she would have liked, due to decreasing mobility and health. Kitty loved reading, puzzles of all kinds, crafts, and cooking and baking for family and friends. If anyone needed a cake or pie or a meal, she was always ready to share her gift of hospitality. Kitty is survived by two daughters, Martha Ewing and Terry of Brownfield, Texas, and Nancy Carter of La Quinta, California. Those who know her as “Gramma Kitty” include Sara Lupa and Tim of Austin, Texas; Jeffrey Ewing of Seattle, Washington; Amy Ewing of Austin, Texas; Sierra Doria of La Quinta, California; Tanner Doria of Provo, Utah; Lorie Person and Christopher Mead and great-granddaughter Mallory of South Windsor, Connecticut; Bryan Person of Draper, Utah; and five nieces and nephews. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Fanwell; her parents Frances Bittick Schell Whittet and William Schell; her son Kenneth Carter; and her youngest daughter Christi Tiner; and sister Pat Popoli. A memorial service celebrating Kitty’s life and homegoing to be with her Lord and Savior will be held at a later date (yet to be determined). Care and arrangements are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home, Brownfield, Texas.
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