David M. Hernandez Sr. of Lamesa, TX passed away peacefully at home in Brownfield, TX on January 15, 2022 at the age of 69. Visitation will be Friday January 28, 2022 5-8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Care-Brownfield Chapel. A Celebration of his life will take place Saturday January 29, 2022 10 a.m. at the same location. He will be laid to rest in the Brownfield Cemetery near his former wife and son. David was born on February 3, 1952 to Bonifacio Vasquez Hernandez and Tomasita Martinez Hernandez. He attended Dawson ISD where he played football, to which his siblings still remember his nickname being “BiBi”. During his 11th grade year of high school he met Hilda Bravo Vasquez and ended up marrying and having six children, David Hernandez Jr., Jose Luis Hernandez, Chon Hector Hernandez, Christopher Shawn Hernandez, Andrea Hernandez, and Joshua Matthew Hernandez, settling in Brownfield, TX. He was a man with many hats working at differing labor jobs such as the Lamesa Pumpkin Center, skilled farmer for Jerry McNeil Farms, working in the oil field, and his final job at Gentry Brothers horse farms. In the 1970s David and Hilda attended Templo Sinai under Pastor Samuel Milliano and while there joined the band called Los Nazarenos, where he traveled for two years playing the drums, organ, and singing for the Lord! After years of working in different locations throughout west Texas he ended up back in Brownfield where he would retire with his family. His last words were “I’m ready, to go be with the Lord” with tears in his eyes requesting that he worship the Lord by music as the Lord took him. Things that David loved were motorcycles, live band music, loved to travel, camp outs, fishing, and nature, and most of all he LOVED to eat. Every spring David had his garden with windmills, bird seed, and flags, hand painted portraits and puzzles! He will be deeply missed and always loved forever. David was preceded in death by his parents Bonifacio Vasquez Hernandez and Tomasita Martinez Hernandez and sister Elicia Hernandez - Vasquez and two sons, David Jr. Hernandez, Joe Luis Hernandez and his beloved ex-wife Hilda B Vasquez. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Mary Lou Hernandez - Savedra, Mary Ann Hernandez - Alonzo, Ramon Hernandez, Encarnacion ( Chon ) Hernandez, Bonifacio Jr. Hernandez, four living children, Chon Hector Hernandez, Christopher Shawn Hernandez, Andrea Hernandez - Rodriquez, and Joshua Matthew Hernandez, 19 grandchildren, Adrianna Hernandez, BreAnna Hernandez, Jamality Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Travis K Hernandez, Haley Kristen Pauda Hernandez, Janessa Marie Pauda Hernandez, Kamryn Paris Hernandez, Willow Rose Vera Hernandez, Ema A Rodriquez, Angel M Rodriquez, Nevaeh K Rodriquez, Angelina M Rodriquez, Frankie Jr Rodriquez, Victoria G Rodriquez, Elizabeth D Rodriquez, John S Rodriquez, Sarah B Rodriquez, David N Rodriquez, nine great - grandchildren, numerous nephews, and niece’s and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to the professionals of Grace Funeral Care.
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William Paul Hale, 50, departed this life on January 22, 2022, peacefully at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. He was born June 15, 1971 in Lamesa, TX to his parents, Danny Clyde Hale and Deona (Jones) Hale. Paul spent the majority of his life in O’Donnell, TX where he went to school and graduated from. He was always doing something to keep him busy, whether that be working on the yard, driving down country roads, or cooking for his family on his bbq pit. He enjoyed helping out on the family farm and cherished any time spent with his family, especially time with his 3 children. Those who knew him, would agree he would be willing to help anyone he came across without hesitation. He was a hardworking man who dedicated himself to making sure his family was always provided for and loved. He lived an adventurous life that was never boring and full of love. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; 2 daughters, Kaci Cooper and Kalli Hale; 1 son, Tobey Hale; 3 grandchildren, Blake, Noah and Paisley; Siblings, Robbye and Danlyn Hale; and grandmother, Virginia Thompson and numerous other family members who he loved very much. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, M.H. (Shorty) Thompson, and Nolan and Wanda Jones. A memorial service for Paul will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2pm at the Combest Family Memorial Chapel in Tahoka.
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Services for Karl Francis Spuhler, 84, of Wellman will be held at 11 am on January 29, 2022, at Abundant Harvest Community Church with Jerald Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Abundant Harvest Community Church. Karl was born on August 12, 1937, to Harold and Fay Spuhler in Amarillo. He graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was the mayor of Wellman for over ten years and enjoyed the position. His primary focus for Wellman as mayor was the water supply. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, reloading ammunition, camping, golfing, and loved his dog. Karl is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Fay Spuhler. He is survived by his wife, Carma Spuhler; children, Mark Spuhler and future wife Karen, Monica Earnhart and husband Russ, Rebecca Spurgin and husband Travis, Brent Tankersley, Brad Tankersley, Bill Tankersley, and Shannon Wilson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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The Wellman-Union Wildcats lost a close one at home on Tuesday, falling 43-38 to the Loop Longhorns. The leading scorer for the Wildcats was Tobi Depoyster with 11 points. After the district loss the Wildcats will now prepare to host the Whiteface Antelopes on Friday.
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The Brownfield Lady Cubs eased past Denver City with a score of 87-17. The Lady Cubs came out fast and never slowed down, they continued to push the tempo until the final minutes of the game. Gabi Fields led the team in scoring with 21 points and 5 steals.
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The Brownfield Cubs fell short to the Denver City Mustangs by a score of 55-41. The Cubs kept the game close until the midway point of the 4th quarter, Devin Hines led the team in scoring with 17 points.
Read morePoka Lambro is now accepting applications for scholarships. Area high school students whose parents are customers of Poka Lambro may apply. Recipients are selected based on: academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and educator recommendations. Students graduating from an area high school whose parents or legal guardians are customers of Poka Lambro are eligible. Scholarship Applications have been sent to area schools or printed from the Poka Lambro website – www.poka.com
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