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Abbott calls third special session for Sept. 20
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On Friday, September 17, this rural church that was built in the early 1900’s will become the 54th addition to historic park. Dedication of a 1920’s rural church with its original pews, pump organ, podium and altar and restored back to the one-room church that served Spur, Tx ranching community, will open to the public at 10 am Friday.
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Services for Lori Mendez, 58, of Brownfield will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 17 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Peter D’Souza officiating. Visitation at Brownfield Funeral Home will be from 2-5 pm Thursday, September 16. A rosary will follow at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The family has asked that all guests wear masks. Lori Jean McCullough was born on February 10, 1963 to Clyde and Glenda McCullough in Brownfield, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. Lori married her high school sweetheart Guadalupe Mendez on August 13, 1979. They spent the next 42 years together raising a family and making memories. Throughout her life, Lori worked at many places around Brownfield including Dairy Queen, Continental Credit, Walmart and United. She enjoyed spending time with her family- especially her grandchildren. Lori always had a smile to share and a silly song to sing. Lori is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Mendez of Brownfield; mother, Glenda McCullough of Brownfield; children, Jacob Mendez (Amanda) of Brownfield, Jayson Mendez (Megan) of Wolfforth, and Lynzi Mireles (Joe) of Brownfield; adopted children, Jacinto and Clarissa; grandchildren, Olivia, Elizabeth, Alazeah, Dagen, Seth, Hannah, Jace, Cole, Ava, Eevee, Gabby, Avan and other adopted grandchildren; and great-grandchild Isaac. Lori is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Lewis McCullough, and brother, Jimmy Wayne McCullough. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Lori’s name to The Cancer Foundation.
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Services for Sulema "Sue" Loya Jones, 83, of Brownfield will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Brownfield Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Rosary was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Sue was born on July 5, 1938 to Manuel and Lydia Loya in Lyford, Texas. She was owner and operator of Cinderella Beauty Shop. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Lydia Loya; husband, Johnny Jones; son, Johnny Medina and numerous aunts and uncles. Sue is survived by her daughter, Lydia Mata and husband Alfred; son, Ruben Medina and wife Elma; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer McGowan, Gabbie Hernandez, Henry Hernandez, Lorezo Mata, Ruben Medina, Jr., Marcie Medina and Johnny Medina; great-grandchildren, Logan McGowan, Alyssa McGowan, Ivette Mata, Kylee Mata, Addison Hernandez and Olivia Hernandez; siblings, Manuel Loya, Jr., Mary Rodriguez, Lydia Font, Olivia Bell and Beatrice Cantu; and a friend, Billy Peacock.
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A memorial service for Florencio Loera Medina is being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Florencio was born on January 3, 1937, in Ranchito De Coronados, San Luis Potosi Mexico and was laid to rest August 18, 2021, in his hometown of Ranchito De Coronados San Luis Potosi. He married Margarita Rocha on June 13, 1956. He came to Brownfield in 1959 where he worked as a farmer and a ginner for over 30 years. He was a lifelong citizen of Brownfield. Survivors include his wife of 65 years; three sons and three daughters. Felita Tankersley and husband Brent of Lubbock, Jesus Loera of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Lupe Loera of Lubbock, Serguio Loera and wife Martha of Brownfield, Alma Cisneros of Lubbock, Daniel Loera and wife Lorie of Brownfield. He also leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters, and two grandchildren.
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September 11 is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. It is well known the attacks were orchestrated by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda.
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The Brownfield Independent School District (BISD) was selected for a visit by Texas Education Agency (TEA) officials on Wednesday, September 8.
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