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Services for Alberto Ramirez, of Brownfield, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at United Family Fellowship with Eric Martinez officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Alberto Ramirez, 36, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord in Kentucky. He was born July, 1, 1985, in Midland to Raul Ramirez and Rosa Cisneros. Albert married Regina Flores on May 26, 2012, in Las Vegas. Alberto was a hard-working man whose life revolved around his children. He enjoyed the outdoors and being around his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hermilo Ramirez Natividad D. Ramirez; uncle, Gerardo Ramirez and cousin Roberto Ramirez. Alberto is survived by his wife, Regina Ramirez of Brownfield; two children, Ashley Ramirez and Alberto Ramirez, Jr.; parents, Raul Ramirez, Sr. and Rosa Cisneros; three brothers, Raul Ramirez, Jr. and wife Barbara, Ezequiel Ramirez and Arnold Ramirez; three sisters, Jessica Cisneros and husband Arthur, Rosie Ramirez and Dayami Martinez and husband Carlos; five nephews, Ezequiel Ramirez, Jr., Tommy Corona, Christian Corona; Julian Cordova and Aidan Martinez and a niece, Judith Ramirez
Read moreBetty Ruth Knott passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 27, 1930 to Hubbard and Myrle Free. She is preceded in death by her husband, U.J. Knott and son, Curtis. Betty is survived by her daughter, Kim Bayless and husband Mike of Lubbock; son, Terry of Thailand; granddaughter, Kristan Hart and husband Ken of Rogersville, Missouri, grandson Chris Bayless of Brownfield and great grandsons James and Thomas Hart. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Read moreGraveside services for Joe Mac Sears were held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Terry County Memorial Cemeterty. A memorial service was held following at 2:30 pm at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Josh Puckett officiating. A family visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Joe Mac Sears was born to Louise and Odell Sears of Brownfield in Lub bock on January 6, 1955. Joe’s family attended First Baptist Church where Joe accepted Jesus Christ in 1965. Joe attended Brownfield Schools, graduating in 1972. He attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a public relations degree in 1977. After graduations, Joe returned to Brownfield and worked as assistant manager for Odell’s Hardware and Gifts until it closed in 1991. Joe then worked as a sales representative in the gift department for the Dallas Trade Mart. In 1977 Joe became Manager of the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. He later held several jobs locally in retail business such as Bayless Jewelry. He began substitute teaching for the Brownfield School District, which led him to pursue a degree in education. He loved working in the schools and later worked as a teacher aide in the Brownfield High School history and special education classes. His mother always noted that Joe loved music. When he was a baby, music on the radio or TV captivated him. He would immediately turn his head and stand still to listen. That love of music followed him throughout his life. He took piano lessons for many years as well as organ lessons. In school Joe was a member of the BHS band and participated in church choirs at the First Baptist Church. At Texas Tech, he was active in many choral productions. Joe was a long-time member, elder, and organist for the First Christian Church. Like his parents, Joe was an avid Texas Tech men’s basketball fan. Joe has been active in the community for many years. Joe was a member of the city council for eight years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, serving as president and was president of the American Heart Association in Terry County, and member of the Terry County Museum Board. He was a long-time Chair of the Terry County Democratic Party. One highlight of his political service was driving Hillary Clinton around Lubbock when she visited. At his death Joe was a member and elder of the First Christian Church and the Terry County Historical Commission and Terry County Cemetery Association Board. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Louise Sears. He is survived by his sister Susan Sears Roberts, brother-in-law Chris and step-niece Alison Roberts Henry and her husband Aaron and son Ethan. He is also survived by many cousins and second cousins and many friends in Brownfield. The family requests that donations be made to the Matt Adams Scholarship Endowment for Men’s Basketball, Brownfield’s First Christian Church, and Terry County Cemetery Association.
Read moreHe spoke Monday night at a GOP event in Collin County, later tweeting photos of him addressing a maskless crowd. Less than three hours before his diagnosis was announced Tuesday afternoon, he tweeted pictures of a meeting with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan.
Read moreBrownfield Retired Teachers Association - will meet September 7, 2021 at 11:00 at the Terry County Senior Center.
Read moreThe Brownfield Cubs hosted Snyder Friday night in the first scrimmage of the season. The Cubs and Tigers played a 12-12 and 15-15 play concept and then finished playing a full 12 minute quarter under University Interscholastic League rules. The Cubs lost 1-0 in the play concept as the defense decided not to look at Snyder’s play script and instead work on their own plays and schemes. The quarter ended at 7-7 with the Cubs coming back to tie the game after the Tigers took an early lead.
Read moreThe Brownfield girl’s volleyball team participated in its first tournament of the season at Shallowater on Friday and Saturday. The two-day tournament saw the Lady Cubs win their group and reach the knockout rounds. They made a run and played in the championship game against Graham where they lost 25-19, 25-23.
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