Latest
With the new Brownfield Sports Complex close to being finished, the new Brownfield High School softball field completed, a new high school being built, the potential of new businesses coming to Brownfield, and the possibility of a new housing development, Brownfield is poised to see some great things. However, some of the citizens have either stated or asked about a new hotel.
Read more
The Brownfield High School Band had a successful weekend as some competed in the Regional I-3A Solo & Ensemble Music Contest. Of the 65 students who went, there were 31 Division I Medals and 26 students qualified for the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin. Here is a list of the students who advanced to State. Pictured left to right, bottom to top.
Read more
The last living male to carry the surname of our Grigsby family joined Jesus on February 23, 2020. Gary Glenn Grigsby was born 58 years ago, February 21, 1962, in Amherst, Texas to Harvey and Virgie Grigsby. He was greeted at home in Sudan, Texas by his two sisters, De’on and Lisa. These two sisters and his niece, Kayla Demory were blessed to stand along with Gary’s loving wife of 38 years, Karen, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas where pain was transformed into Paradise for Gary. The women at his side wept for each other as they said goodbye to Karen’s “Beloved Bud”—they touched those Grigsby hands one more time. As a youth, Gary asked Jesus into his heart and was baptized in the Guadalupe Mountains. As a young husband he and Karen lived in Lovington, NM where Gary worked on the rigs in the Permian Basin. They later joined Harvey in Guymon, Oklahoma to run trucks for Grigsby Manure from 1983-1994. The young Grigsby couple later moved back to the town of Lovington, NM (where they had first fallen in love), but this time Gary traded in the oilfield rigs for a tanker and hauled oil for Navajo until 2008. They made their home in Brownfield, Texas where Karen serves as Terry County Treasurer. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Grigsby and Virgie Pickrell Thomas, both of Lovington, NM; a brother, William Zane Grigsby; two nephews, Shane Ray Johnson and Lance Corporal Aaron Cole Austin; his grandparents, Harvey Sr. and Una Mae Coulson Grigsby; L.H. Pickrell and Ferol McCurry Jones; Father and Mother-in-law, Jack and Loretta Windham. He is survived by his wife, Karen Windham Grigsby of Brownfield; her brothers and the families of John Windham and Richard Windham; his sisters, De’on Miller, her husband Greg; Lisa Jewell, her husband Roy; several nieces and nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts and faithful friends. Gary loved Jesus, his Karen, family, puppies, kitties, rock and roll, blues and gospel music. He was a Giver. He Loved. Uncomplicated: He owned his beliefs, ideas, opinions and a sense of humor. He loved a good time. He never wanted the music to stop. Gary will lie in state at Brownfield Funeral Home, 120 W. Tate Street in Brownfield, Texas. Viewing will be Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 10 am-7pm. Family visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday evening. A celebration of his life will be at the chapel there on Friday, February 28 at 10 am. Steve Carter will officiate. After the funeral, Pastor Carter and Terry County Courthouse invite friends and family to a reception at Calvary Baptist Church, 402 W. Broadway, Brownfield, TX. Burial will take place at 2:30 pm at the Littlefield Cemetery (in the new part of the old cemetery), Littlefield, Texas.
Read more
Memorial services for Rhonda Renee Willis will be held at 2pm, Friday, February 28, 2020 at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Pastor Ted Currington officiating. Renee went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1946 in Torrance, CA to her biological father, Ralph Landers, and her parents, R.V. and Betty Moreman of Brownfield. She graduated from Brownfield High School in 1964. Renee worked for the Terry County Clerk’s office, State of Texas, and Dawson School system before eventually retiring from the State of Texas in Lubbock. Renee was a loving and faithful servant of the Lord. She would tell you that her absolute pride and joy were her three grandchildren. She loved nothing more than being involved in their lives and activities. They provided so much love and happiness for her. Renee was a loving mother, always ready to love, support and give advice to her children. She was a loyal friend who enjoyed her Friday lunch dates to catch up and gossip. Renee was an avid lover of animals. She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty and R.V. Moreman. Renee is survived by her son Kirk Willis and wife, Kari of Lubbock; daughter, Jenee Gibson and husband, Mike of Lubbock; three granddaughters, Kara Willis, Landry and Henley Gibson; furbaby, Taffy; and furgrandbabies, Rosie, Sugar, and Chandler. She is also survived by a handful of loving and faithful friends whom she loved dearly. Memorial Contributions can be made to The Haven Animal Shelter Lubbock.
Read more
When I was putting together the names of Republican primary challengers to President Trump last week, one name, Zoltan Istvan, stood out to me, if only because he shared a name with a long-time Hungarianborn friend who served as an assistant City Manager in New Orleans.
Read moreTerry County Retired Teachers will hold their regular monthly meeting every first Tuesday of each cmonth at 11 a.m. in the Terry County Senior Center All retired Terry County educators are invited and encouraged to attend. ******
Read moreGabriel Sanchez: booked in 2-20-20 on forgery of government or national instrument money/security.
Read more
Brownfield News Copyright © 2024