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After playing badly against and losing to Lamesa last week, the Brownfield softball team bounced back with a 21-2 win against Dimmitt. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Dimmitt but was changed and turned into a home game for the Lady Cubs, and after a slow start in the top of the first, the game turned completely in favor of the home team.
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Arlan Dean Odom passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 leaving his beloved Quogue, NY with the beautiful ocean breezes that he loved so much. He is now resting peacefully with his beloved wife Ruth Ann (Golding) Odom of 60 years and his son Clet Odom. Arlan was born to Jess and Eula Mae (Frizzell) Odom in Altus, OK on March 2, 1938. He moved with his family to Brownfield, TX where he spent his formative years. It was at Brownfield High School that he met his boxing coach, Tom Adams, who was a big influence in his life. Under Coach Adams leadership Arlan became a competitive golden glove boxer in both featherweight and lightweight divisions winning 50 of 52 fights in his career. In 1955 he joined the United States Airforce and in 1957 was assigned to the 52nd Fighter Group at Suffolk County Air Force Base West Hampton Beach; Long Island, NY where he was Honorably discharged in 1959. It was here (1958) that Arlan met his wife of 60 years and made his home in Quogue, NY. He retired from a 50-year career at Union Local 1298 as a Fund Administrator. He spent his later years traveling with his beloved wife, Ruth Ann, to different parts of the United States visiting his siblings, nieces and nephews, and friends. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything in the world and enjoyed watching them in their activities and sporting events as they grew up. He is survived by daughters Robin Fowler and Donna Combs; son-in-law Kevin Combs; grandchildren Luke Combs, Shane Combs, and Dylan Fowelr; siblings Kay Jeffries, Bob and Susan Odom; brother and sisters -in-law Donald and Marty Golding, and Betty Odom. He is proceeded in death by his wife Ruth Ann Odom; son Clet Odom; parents Jess and Eula Mae Odom; siblings Troy Bryan Odom, Jessie Arron Odom, Laura Mae Clark, James Roy “Jimmy” Odom, Winston Odom and Linda Odom; sister-in-law Peggy Odom; nieces DeLynn Jeffries and Twyla Clark; and nephew Troy Jr. Odom. A memorial service will be held at Werner-Rothwell Funeral Home 60 Mill Rd., Westhampton Beach, NY 4/16/21 4-7p.m. followed by a Graveside Side Service 4/17/21 11 a.m. at the Quogue Cemetery 58 Lamb Ave, Quogue, NY 11978
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On Sunday, April 4, 19 year old Hunter Acosta drove his 2008 Nissan Altima halfway through the bedroom wall of 604 East Ripley at 5 a.m. The crash caused the two residents to be thrown from the bed across the room, and one had part of the wall collapse on her leg. The two residents were taken to BRMC for injuries. Acosta was arrested on site and is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated. He is currently out of jail after posting his bond of $52,500.
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Chamber President Layne Marlow presented Mary Wilmeth, owner of The Triple D Resturant with a plaque honoring her as the 2020 Business Leader of the Year.
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Congratulations, Brownfied ISD Alumni Mark Adams named Head Basketball Coach of the Texas Tech men’s basketball team. Guns up!
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According to the National Library Association, “The theme, ‘Welcome to Your Library,’ promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.”
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With 30,706,531 total COVID-19 infections and 555,002 total deaths in the United States, Terry County is showing a positive sign of controlling and handling the virus. The state of Texas has 2,802,373 total cases as of April 5, according to the Johns Hopkins data received by Brownfield Regional Medical Center clinic director Michael Tackitt. There have been 48,697 deaths and 2,648,420 recovered in the state, putting the mortality rate at 1.7 percent. Currently, Texas hospitals have 13,795 total beds available and 1,107 ICU beds available, but 2,817 confirmed COVID patients hospitalized. According to the Johns Hopkins data 96.65 per 1,000 Texans have contracted the virus.
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