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JoAnn R. Kennedy went peacefully to see the Lord and her beloved husband John D. Kennedy on June 12, 2021. JoAnn was born in Taft, Texas on May 17, 1944, and was raised by her loving grandparents Calistro and Maria Peralez. Her family moved to Brownfield, Texas in the late 50’s were she lived for 30 years and raised her 3 children. She moved to Houston in the early 90’s where she met the love of her life, John D. Kennedy. They were married on July 29, 1995. JoAnn was a beautiful smart creative person who loved helping people with her gift of decorating for any occasion. She loved to craft, sew and loved to travel. She was loved by all who knew her. JoAnn is preceded in death by her 3 infant daughters, 2 brothers and a sister, her loving grandparents and her beloved husband John. JoAnn is survived by her children; Jocque Garcia and his wife Rosalita of Odessa, Texas, Janet Johnson and her husband Byron of Denton, Texas, Jennifer Baldridge of Mobile, Alabama and Sandy King and her husband Charlie of Cypress, Texas, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren that lovingly knew her as Nannie. The funeral is scheduled for Friday, 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 N. Main St. Houston, Texas 77009. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Read moreThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar, “Integrated Approaches to Managing Wildlife Damage,” at noon on July 1. This is part of the ongoing Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series of webinars.
Read moreFarmers can contact their FSA county office for acreage reporting deadlines that are specific to their county.
Read moreBrownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors meeting to be held on June 21, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. in the Hospital Board Room.
Read moreAfter having to take a year off due to COVID restrictions, the Knights of Columbus #12292 held their 19th annual Great American Cook-Off at Coleman Park on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12. The event had winners in three meat categories of chicken, ribs, and brisket, a beans champion, a kids cook champion, and one Grand Champion. With the cook-off return, Justin Hess of the Knights of Columbus spoke to the Brownfield News about the event.
Read moreA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Brownfield ISD will be held June 21, 2021, beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Administration Building Board Room, 601 Tahoka Rd, Brownfield, TX 79316.
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