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Graveside services for Agapito Fuentes Sr. will be held privately with a memorial service following at a later date that is to be determined. Viewing was held on Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 11am to 8pm and on Sunday, March 29, 2020 from 12pm to 8pm. Agapito passed away on March 23, 2020 in Midland. He was born on May 13, 1969, in Mountain Home, Idaho to Juan Fuentes and Paulita Aguirre. Agapito was a hardworking man with a very kind and beautiful soul. He wouldn’t hesitate to help anyone. He always told his son to help the people that needed help, give them funds or whatever they needed, because one day you might be in their shoes. When asked “what if they don’t want help” he would just say, “well, pray for them.” He was always full of Joy. Agapito is preceded in death by his father, Juan Fuentes, step-father, Manuel Aguirre, sister, Federicka Fuentes, nephew, Christopher Garcia, and uncle, Francisco Medellin. Agapito is survived by his mother, Paulita Aguirre; wife, Juanita Duran of Midland; children, Joshua Fuentes of Brownfield, Agapito Fuentes, Jr. and wife Stephanie Gonzales of Midland, Monica Fuentes of Midland, Faith Duran of Midland, Christie Ann Barber and husband, Joshua of Dallas; stepchildren, Kris Cortinas of Corpus Christi, Ashley Garcia of Midland, Modesto Jr. Ellis of Midland, Chelsey Ellis of Midland, and Jessiah Duran of Midland; siblings, Janie Garcia of Brownfield, Antonio Fuentes and wife, Margarita of Brownfield, Gregory Fuentes and wife Tina of Washington, Francis Fuentes and husband, Jesus Perez of Brownfield; Jamie Fuentes of Brownfield, and Joe Aguirre and wife, Rose Jimenez Aguirre of Midland; and 17 grandchildren.
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Millie Jo Smith, known to everyone as “Jo”, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2020 at the incredible age of 89. Jo passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home of over 40 years in Brownfield, Texas. Jo was born on August 14, 1930 in Stratford, Oklahoma to William and Flora Hannan. Jo was the second of 4 children including Dolly, Fred and Johniece. Jo was married to Tommy Smith for almost 30 years before his passing in 1991 and has resided in Brownfield for more than 40 years on both Buckley and E. Lake Street. Jo and Tommy’s main love was for each other and for their three children John, Lavidia, and Laquita. The love between children and parents was always evident thanks to Tommy and Jo maintaining a close relationship as a family. It was always known amongst the kids to come home to Brownfield, regardless of where in the world they were, to spend Christmas or Thanksgiving as a whole family. “Mimi” was especially adept at doting over her four grandchildren Stephenie, Brandy, Paul Jr., and Michael, who loved her, laughed with her, and learned from her. Her amazing life also blessed her with 12 great grandchildren who will have memories of Mimi as well. Through her love and empathy for all, Jo was very service oriented. She joyfully gave her love, time, and charity to friends, people in need, and members of the community, including people of the VFW post, the local nursing home, and countless others. Jo’s love for our savior, Jesus Christ, has earned her many jewels in her crown from our heavenly father as she now gets to sit by his side. This world was always a better place with her in it and will leave a void as she leaves to reap her rewards in heaven, She will be dearly and deeply missed by her family, friends, those she took care of, and those who took care of her. Jo’s legacy continues as she is survived by her sister Johniece, both her daughters, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Viewing services were held Friday, March 27th at Brownfield Funeral Home. All family and friends are warmly invited to come and pay their respects and say goodbye to Jo.
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ite bible story. She also loved the hymn Amazing Grace and her advice to everyone would be: Love one another and be quick to forgive people who do wrong. Cindy is proceeded in death by her parents and her step-father Ron Stubblefield. Cindy is survived by her brother, Jim Cousineau and his wife Anna from Tyler, TX; three nephews, Daniel Cousineau from New York, Eric Cousineau from Cambridge, MA and Brian Cousineau from Tyler, TX.
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Donna Martha Givens 76, of Denver City, Texas died March 21, 2020. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on March 26, 2020 in the Denver City Memorial Park (Graveside).
RATLIFF FUNERAL HOME OF DENVER CITY.
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Carrol Fleming passed peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2020 with his wife Ona by his side in his son’s home. Graveside service were held at 2pm Friday, March 20, 2020 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Carrol was born November 1, 1933 in Maple, TX to his parents EB Fleming and Ima E. Fleming. He graduated from Three Way High School and went into the Marines from 1954 to 1957. Carrol married his wife Ona on March 5, 1962. He worked for GTE for 30 years and retired in Brownfield where he was also a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church. Carrol is survived by his wife, Ona Fleming; one son, Steve Keene and wife Sandy; one grandson Steven David Keene; one great-grandson, Bladen Keene; brothers, Howard, Robert, Raymond, Roy, Elvis, and Floyd; sisters, Eula Fleming and Lena Faye Blalock.
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Karen Elaine Rodgers Morgensen, 72, of Brownfield, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home. She was born in Roscoe Texas to her parents Henry W. Rodgers and Arlie Burklow Rodgers. Rickey and Karen were married on June 7, 1969 and spent 51 years together and raised two children Jay and Jason. Karen is survived by her husband; Rickey Morgensen, children; Rickey Jay Morgensen and Jason Mogensen and his wife Priscilla, grandchildren; Colton, Hailie, Chelsea, Kelly and Leslie, brother; Bobby Rodgers, sisters; Connie Rodgers Cage and Jo Ann Burney. She was pre-deceased by her parents and brother; Jerry Paul Rodgers and sister; Joyce Rodgers Drake. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 17th from 2pm to 8 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home, 5740 W 19th St., Lubbock, TX 79407. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 18th at Resthaven Abbey Chapel.
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Brownfield — Funeral services for Manuel Gutierrez, 80, will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel with Jose Kochuparambil officiating. Services will be under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Brownfield. He passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Brownfield, Texas. He was born May 17, 1939, in College Station, Texas to the late Salyader Gutierrez and Amanda Delacruze Gutierrez. He was a farmer till his retirement He is survived by two sons; Richard Gutierrez of Brownfield and Johnny Gutierrez of Lubbock, Texas. Two daughters; Mary Sigala of Hobbs, New Mexico and Lisa Ruelas of El Paso, Texas and one sister Rosa Longoria of Tahoka, Texas. He has 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
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Memorial services for Ysmael H. Vela will be held on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2pm at Victory Worship Center in Brownfield, TX with Pastor Jimmy Vela officiating. Ysmo passed away, peacefully March 14, 2020 after an onset battle of cancer in his loving home. He was born on August 16, 1941 to Lorenzo and Barbra Vela in Yorktown, Tx. Ysmo married the love of his life Soveida Guzman on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1961 in Wharton, Tx. He was an amazing husband, loving father, grandfather, and a caring uncle, cousin, and friend. He was definitely a jokester. Always making someone laugh. Most importantly a God fearing and giving man who loved unconditionally. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Barbra Vela, 2 brothers, Domingo and Manuel Vela, 2 sisters, Criselda Gonzales and Palmira Puente, and 1 grandson, Jay Vela. Ysmo is survived by wife Soveida Vela of Brownfield, 5 children Jimmy and wife Janie Vela of Lubbock, Susan Olivan and husband John of Dallas, Eloy and wife Betty Vela of Brownfield, Mickie Vela and Vickie Vela Marroquin of Brownfield. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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