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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.
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Former Wellman High School grad helps fight the COVID-19 virus with a chocolate factory. Mike Moss is the son of Bobby and Jackie Moss. Mike is a 1989 graduate of Wellman High School, before it was consolidated with Union. In 2012 Mike joined Sweet Shop USA out of Mt. Pleasant, as their company president, then in 2016 he took ownership of Sweet Shop USA chocolate factory. The chocolate company is almost 50 years old, and chocolate is really the only thing they do and they do it well.
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Another straight week of high unemployment claims in the US and oil prices are still at some of the lowest ever. On Thursday, April 23 the US Labor Dept. released the jobless claims number, another 4.4 million were received for the week ending April 18, bringing the current total jobless claims to 26 million or approximately eight percent of the US population.
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 moreInterest in at-home vegetable gardening increased significantly due to uncertainty created by COVID-19, and seed suppliers and retailers are seeing skyrocketing demand. But will high demand translate into widespread seed shortages?
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In an unprecedented decision, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced last Friday, April 17 that all schools in Texas will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This triggered the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to cancel all UIL related events from sports to academics. UIL had, at the beginning of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, postponed the rest of the boys basketball state tournament, along with all other events, in hopes that they would be able to finish at a later date.
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