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Jasuita (Susie) Solano passed away on January 19, 2021 in Austin. Jasuita was born on July 28, 1950 in Lamesa to Natividad and Maria Perez. She married Jose Rivera Solano Sr. in Terry County on August 6, 1965. Jasuita was a loving wife, hard working mother of four boys, and forever endearing, forgiving sister. Susie is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rivera Solano Sr.; parents Natividad and Maria Perez, Brother Ignacio (Nacho) Perez and Brother Roberto (Bobby) Perez. Jasuita is survived by her four sons, Jose (Joe) Rivera Solano Jr. and Leticia Solano, Paul Perez Solano and Rosie, David Perez Solano and Amanda, Alfred (Freddie) Perez Solano and Cynthia; grandchildren: Andreas (Andy), Alejandra (Alex), Yesenia (Senia), Juan Jose (JJ) Abigail (Abi), Paul Adam, Samuel Noel (Sam), Christopher Paul (Chris), Gabrielle Alyssa (Gabi), Cassandra (Chana), Jacqueline (Jackie) and Victor, Patricia (Trish), Daniel, Mikela, Serenity (Ren) and Joseph (JoJo), Adam, Rayanne (Red), Raven (BooBoos) and Hannah (Honey); seven great-grandchildren; siblings, MaryLou and Richard Garza, Ricardo (Ricky) and Francis Perez, George and MaryJane Perez, Angel and Joy Perez, Erlinda (Linda) Perez; sister-in-law, Angela Perez Funeral service for Jasuita will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home with Chris Seaton officiating. There will be a family visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Graveside service for Ramondo Hernandez were held at 10am Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Brownfield Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 6pm Monday, January 25, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Ramondo passed away on January 21, 2021 in Midland. He was born on January 7, 1930 to Antonia Hernandez. Ramondo married Delia Molina on December 28, 1948 in Mexico. Ramondo was a hardworking man who loved his children. He taught his children good morals and how to work hard. He always had stories and jokes to tell. Ramondo is preceded in death by his wife Delia Hernandez and his mother Antonia Hernandez. Ramondo is survived by his nine children, Jose Hernandez of Austin, Janie Leon of Brownfield, Bertha and husband Noe Infante of Midland, Irma and husband Ricardo Gonzales of Brownfield, Alberto and wife Minnie Hernandez of Lubbock, Raul and wife Maribelle Hernandez of Pflugerville, Beatrice and husband Gilbert Garza of Midland, Ramiro and wife Brenda Hernandez of Lubbock, and Raymond Hernandez of Austin; 27 grandkids, 65 greatgrandkids, and several great great-grandkids.
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Inez was born in Petersburg, Texas to Charlie Raney and Emma Viola Raney on February 19, 1927. She passed away in Marble Falls, Texas on January 23, 2021 due to complications from Covid 19. She was the middle child of 5 with 2 older brothers and 2 younger sisters. Her family moved to Brownfield, Texas when Inez was in elementary school where she continue to live until 2014 when she moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas to be with her daughter and son-in-law. She married Robert William (Bobby) Graves in 1943. They raised their two children in Brownfield. Bobby preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Craig Wilkerson in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her husband Craig, both her parents, her son Billy Bob Graves, her grandson Freeman Scott Sansom, 2 older brothers Earl Raney and Samuel Raney and 2 younger sisters Jean Pendergrass and Wanda Bailey. Those left to cherish her memory are: her daughter Judy Graves Sansom and her husband Larry, her grandchildren Randa Powell and husband Walter Jr., Mark Graves and wife Kathy, their daughter Darci (George) and her 3 children; Lori Pharis, husband Cade, their children Raney, Haden and Chesni; and Brady Sansom, wife Leslie, their children Cadence and Melanie. Inez was a devoted homemaker until the mid 60’s when she went to work for the cotton classing office. She then worked as a deputy county clerk for Terry County before going to work in the title and abstract department at McGowan’s Law Firm where she retired in 1992. Inez lived the last year of her life at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls. Inez was a shining example of how to live a joyful life, always giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. She loved her Lord. She loved her family unconditionally and her friends as well. She will leave a big hole in her family which they will be continually filling with memories of her. Because of COVID-19, there will be no public service. A private burial will be held at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marble Falls Church of Christ in Marble Falls, Texas. Online condolences may be made at: www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.
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Services for Bobby “Bob” Scott Reynolds, 90, of Brownfield, TX were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Brownfield Church of Christ. Bob will be in state for viewing Tuesday, January 26 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Brownfield Funeral Home. Bob passed away January 22, 2021. Bob was born July 17, 1930 in Acuff, TX and was married to Charlene Barnes in 1948 until her death in 2016. He married Billie Strickland in 2017. Bob attended Baylor University, David Lipscomb College, Abilene Christian University and received his BS and master’s degree from Texas Tech University in 1971. Bob lived his life as a true servant of the Lord. He was a Minister to Churches of Christ starting in 1954 at Bethel Southport, TN. From there his mission took him to Rosebank, and Nashville TN, Cedar City, UT, then to Meadow TX, Monterey Church of Christ in Lubbock, and Cactus Drive in and Levelland, TX. Bob preached at gospel meetings in several states, Canada, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Switzerland. In 1975 he began his ministry at the Brownfield Church of Christ in Brownfield, TX. Many still remember Bob’s radio program, “Better Day”, which ran for 15 years, and his weekly article, “Reynolds’ Rap”. Bob continued to stop by the church office to check in, get any news and help out in any way he could. Bob served for many years on the Board of Camp Blue Haven and he loved staying at the camp in the summer to teach camp sessions. Bob was a staunch supporter of the Brownfield Church of Christ’s “Thursday School” from 1981 to 2019. Bob was a faithful servant to the New Life Behavior Ministries sharing the gospel with inmates. Bob also hosted weekly CASA classes since 2002. Bob is survived by his wife Billie Reynolds, daughter Sue and husband, Johnny Williamson, his son Scott Reynolds, and grandchildren; Kim Breton, Becca Navarro, Kristin Bowman, Keetha Lucero, Brandi Hogan, Meagan Carpenter, Eric Reynolds and Chandler Bauer, and 19 great grandchildren that brought Bob great joy. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlene, and his daughter, Shirley Ellison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Blue Haven Youth Camp, Inc., Southlake, TX or to the Children’s Home of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
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John Robert Herron, age 72 died suddenly on November 16, 2020, in Houston, Texas.
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Maria Elisa Martinez, 73, of Brownfield, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2021, surrounded by her children She was born to parents Isidro and Santos Jacquez, on September 18, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas. She married Jesus, the Love of Her Life, in 1969, who precedes her in death. Maria is survived by one son and four daughters. Jesus Jaime III and wife Eileen, Brenda Limon and husband Rudy, Kristy Morin, Vanessa Velasquez and husband Raul and Clarissa Huron and husband Manuel as well as 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Maria will be remembered as a big hearted, loving, affectionate, selfless woman who was loved by all who crossed paths with her. She lit up the room with her presence. Maria thought of everyone first before herself. She had a heart of gold and had a beautiful spirit and soul. She was a fighter and would do anything for her children and grandchildren. She was also a diehard Brownfield Cubs fan. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 6pm at Brownfield Funeral Home. Funeral Service were held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. Maria will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Jesus. Their love for each other is a prime example of True and Everlasting Love.
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Marvin G. Dawson of Brownfield Texas, passed away January 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Services were held Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Brownfield at 2:00 pm. Visitation was Monday, January 18, 2021, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Please use a mask and observe social distancing. Marvin was born on October 13, 1951, to J.B. and Judy Dawson in Sweetwater, Texas. He served the City of Brownfield as a Volunteer Firefighter for 36 Years; Fire Chief for 27 Years; and City of Brownfield Fire Marshall. His certifications include Master Firefighter, Master Arson Investigator; Master Peace Officer. Marvin coordinated, and assisted in the construction and Fire Apparatus Prop Placement for the Amoco Fire Training Center in Brownfield, Texas. Marvin was also an Instructor for Texas A&M Fire School for 30 Years. He served the State of Texas for 12 years as a Commissioner on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. He was appointed to the position by Governor George W. Bush and re-appointed by Governor Rick Perry. Marvin was owner and operator of Dawson’s Electric & Refrigeration for 31 years. He was an Electrician, Air Conditioning, and Heating Contractor. He served on the Terry County Sheriff’s Department as a Reserve Officer for many years. Marvin served in the US Army from 1971 and received an Honorable Discharge in 1977. He was an avid Fisherman at Lake Alan Henry and Lake Brownwood. He was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church where he served on the Building and Grounds Committee, Usher Committee, on the Committee on Committees. Marvin was a long-time member and served as Commander of the Brownfield American Legion Post 0269 for the last year. Marvin is preceded in death by his father and mother, Judy & J.B. Dawson, one brother David Dawson of Texarkana, one sister Connie Corby of Salina, Kansas, and his father-in-law Stanley Miller. Marvin is survived by his wife of 50 years Dian Dawson, one son Michael Dawson and wife Pebble, one grandson Mason Dawson, and one granddaughter Mallori Dawson of Lubbock, two brothers Gary Don Dawson wife JoAnna of Brownfield, Charles Dawson and wife Pam of Eula, Texas, and his mother-in-law Zelma Miller of Brownfield and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Brownfield First Baptist Church Building Fund.
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On January 18, 2021, The Adams family lost their hero, leader, and patriarch of their family, Mattison Lee Adams. Matt Adams was born on May 14, 1956 in Brownfield, Texas. Matt is survived by his wife, Monica and sons Tyler and Logan Adams, his daughter Tori Ericson and husband, Jarred Ericson, and grandchildren: Kennedi, Brock and Zack. He is also survived by his mother Marilyn Adams, his twin brother, Mark Adams (and wife Jennifer) and his sister Angela Adams (and husband Stan Wilson). Matt is preceded in death by his beloved son, Blake Adams and his father Tom Adams. Matt attended Brownfield High School and was named “Athlete of the Year” for being an outstanding football and basketball player. At his time at Texas Tech, he was a walk on for the Texas Tech football team. Matt would always tell his children how he was “the toughest one on the team.” He won the Lubbock Regional Golden Gloves Championship two consecutive years and was runner up for the State Golden Gloves title in 1978. He was the owner of two professional hockey teams: the Lubbock Cotton Kings and the Missouri Mavericks. He enjoyed watching Texas Tech sports, playing tennis and traveling with his family. After attending Texas Tech, Matt was needed back on the farm due to his father’s health. He worked tirelessly to build a business that would leave a legacy for his family. He grew the farming operations to include not just cotton but also peanuts, corn, wheat, and more. Later in 2014, Matt started Lahey Vineyards which is now the largest vineyard in Texas. Matt devoted his life to farming. Throughout his forty plus years he never shied away from a challenge. He was always willing to try something innovative regardless of the risk. He was progressive in every aspect of the word. The legacy he left will remain for generations to come. Matt was the founding member of the Fibertex Gin. He served for 25 years on the Board of Directors for the Fibertex/ Lonestar Ag gins. Matt also served 10 years on the Board of director for the Terry County Farm Bureau. Matt was instrumental in the formation of the Western Peanut Growers organization and was one of the founders of the Tejas Peanut Company. Matt was a long-standing member of the First Baptist Church of Brownfield and a member of the Trinity Church of Lubbock. He served on the school board for Brownfield I.S.D. He sponsored children and youth in boxing and assisted with youth programs. Matt was known for his lifelong generosity and work ethic. Matt was a devout Christian and led his family accordingly. Matt led his life with a faith-based purpose. He led by example by always turning to Jesus Christ through the ups and downs of life, as well as, instilling in his children to always put Christ first in any circumstance. His grandchildren will remember him as their “Pop Pop”, his children will remember him as their role model, and his wife as her best friend and soulmate. The way he passed away is just like he lived: he wrote his own rules, he fought authority, and he paved his own way. If you said he could not do it, he would make sure he could. The visitation will be held Thursday, January 21st from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Due to concern for the well-being of family and friends during the pandemic, the family has decided to have a private burial. In lieu of flowers, suggested memorials can be made to the Terry County Livestock Association (designate Kolter’s Kids program). “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” – John 13:7.
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