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The Brownfield Fire Department responded to a house fire on South 8th Street on Thursday, June 17 with Brownfield Police closing the streets to divert traffic. It is not known if there was anyone at home when the fire started.
Read moreOn a warm Thursday morning on June 17, the Brownfield City Council met to review reports on the city. The council received two quarterly reports, chose a new auditor, and received the financial report for the previous year before adjourning until next month.
Read moreBrownfield Superintendent Chris Smith spoke earlier in the year about Brownfield hosting a basketball tournament at the new high school, which will have six gyms. The idea was to have a large size tournament from Thursday, December 2 until Saturday, December 4 for the varsity boys and girls basketball teams. The hope was this would become a yearly event and would grow each year into possibly becoming one of the top tournaments in the state.
Read moreOn June 15, 2021, Tim Hales took his first step into the Kingdom of Heaven. Services were held Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Brownfield, TX with Pastor Eric Martinez officiating. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery at the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There was a family visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Tim was born August 14, 1947 in Coolidge, AZ to Billy and Mabel Hales. Tim married Freda Price on April 10, 1999 in Brownfield, TX. Tim began working at a very young age and had a successful career in the oil field for over 30 years. His favorite hobby was fishing and spending time with his family and most importantly, his grandchildren. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, late wife, Shirley, one brother, four sisters, and a stepson. Tim is survived by his wife, Freda of Brownfield, his three daughters, Melissa Hope and husband Jimmy of Brownfield, Angela Perez and husband Pete of Brownfield, Kim Benavidez and husband Pete of Brownfield and his son Chris Moore and wife Angie of Lubbock, eleven grandchildren, Josh Hope and wife Andrea of Lubbock, TX, Brittney Jimenez and husband Michael, Jr of Brownfield, Kortney Valdez and husband Rocky of Lubbock, Aaron Moore and wife Anna of Brownfield, Tessa Howard and husband Dillon of Brownfield, Kaylee Hales and husband Angel of Brownfield, AmBree Moore of Lubbock, Jarred and Josh Gibson of Lubbock, Katie and Brian Benavidez of Brownfield, and ten great-grandchildren. There are six surviving brothers, and they are Utah of Rockdale, Buck of Brownfield, Tex of Brownfield, Marty and wife Barbara of Brownfield, Brazle and wife Sherry of Havana, AR, and Clifford and wife, Pat, of Plainview, AR. The one surviving sister is Anita Powell of Brownfield.
Read moreWilliam “Bill” Benton passed away on June 15, 2021 in Brownfield. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Terry County Cemetery with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Viewing will be held from 1pm to 8pm Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. William “Bill” Bryan Benton born in Union, Texas to RR and Ethel Benton on November 25, 1934. He lived in Union and Brownfield until he moved to Compton, California. He was drafted into the Army at 20 years old. He married the love of his life Mary Conn Benton in 1957. He worked for years at companies that made parts for the space shuttles. They had 3 children and raised them in Norwalk, California until moving to Brownfield in 1982. He was a mechanic and owned his own garage for several years. He loved people and telling stories. He also loved to make unique items including swords, knives, walking sticks, pipes, matchlock guns, painted gourds and shovel birds. Bill retired to help watch the grandchildren so the babies didn’t have to go to daycare. He never met a stranger and loved everyone and they loved him. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, TT “Bear” Benton, Bobbie Lee Benton, John Wesley Benton; sister, Mollie Mae Benton Wilmeth; granddaughter Ashley Marie Benton. Bill is survived by his “Babe” Mary; son Duane Benton and wife Donna; two daughters, Sheryl Holcombe and husband Tommy, Angela Pruiett and husband Billy; twelve grandchildren, Jason Benton and wife Jenna, Brandon Holcombe, Tiffany O’Briant and husband Josh, Brianna Paschal and fiancé Rocky, Brandi Jowers, Justin Holcombe, Shawn Paschal, Cory Holcombe and wife Leti, Lainey Paschal and fiancé David Martinez, Harley Benton, Dylan Pruiett and wife Carly, Caleb Pruiett and fiancé Kristiine; eighteen great-grandchildren, who were the light of his life; sister Ruth Saldana and husband Richard and numerous nieces and nephews.
Read moreJohnnie William Howard, 73, of Clyde died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in an Abilene hospital. A memorial service was held on May 15th at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Abilene. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26 th at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield. Johnnie was born October 11, 1947 in Brownfield to William (Bill) and Olivia (Boring) Howard. He graduated from Union High School in Terry County in 1966. He married Brenda Gaither in Brownfield on November 19, 1971. Johnnie worked for TxDot for 38 years, retiring as maintenance foreman. They moved to Clyde from Brownfield in 2005, to be closer to family. He was a proud Texan and a very proud Pappy of six beautiful granddaughters. He was an avid Texas Tech fan and fan of his hometown teams, Clyde and Brownfield. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys, a passion he shared with his sons. Johnnie loved hunting, fishing and being with his family. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Howard of Clyde; children, Heather McClure and husband Scott of Abilene and Jason Howard and wife Allison of Keller; sister-in-law Iola Howard of Noble, Oklahoma; two brothers, Donnie Howard and wife Lois of Brownfield and Ricky Howard and wife Cathy of Anson; six granddaughters, Megan and Bethany McClure of Abilene, Jessie Howard of Nocona, Harper, Bailey and Ellis Howard of Keller; mother-in-law Dorey Gaither of Clyde; sister-in-law Dorey Brown of Lubbock; three nephews, two nieces and several great nephews and nieces. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, his son William Wade Howard, brother Kennith Howard, father-in-law James Gaither and brothers-in-law, Dave and Kenneth Gaither. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Send the Light Mission Points, Hillcrest Church of Christ at https://hillcrestonline.com/ministries/missions/send-the-light Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com
Read moreMr. Cosme M. Jimenez, 64, of Brownfield passed away on June 15, 2021 in Lubbock surrounded by his loving family. Cosme was born on April 23, 1957 to Julian Jimenez and Mary Menjares in Olton Tx. Visitation will be Monday June 21, 2021 5-8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Care. Funeral Services will be Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. Cosme worked in agriculture as a farmer for many years. He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending precious time with his grandchildren. They were the light of his world. He loved his family also, especially his wife and children. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of many years, Esperansa A. Jimenez of Brownfield; three sons; Cosme Jimenez Jr; of Brownfield, George Jimenez of Brownfield, and Gilbert Hernandez (Tracy) of Ruidoso, NM. He also leaves behind his daughter; Melissa Jimenez of Pampa, Tx, 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. The care of Mr. Jimenez has been entrusted to the professionals of Grace Funeral Care Inc.
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