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James Kenneth Gaither, 87, of Abilene died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his daughter’s home in- Clyde. A service with military honors will be held at a later date at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. James was born August 4, 1932 in Denton to Kervy Allen and Lillie Bea (Godwin) Gaither. He attended schools in Beaumont and California and served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Delores Sheperd in Beaumont on July 19, 1953. He worked for Marshall Young Oilfield Service as a pumper for 27 years. He moved to Abilene from Brownfield in June of 2019 and was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ and the VFW. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Delores (Dorey) Gaither; two daughters, Brenda Howard and husband Johnnie of Clyde and Dorey Brown of Lubbock; sister Jan Gaither of Nacogdoches; two grandchildren, Heather McClure and husband Scott and Jason Howard and wife Allison; six great grandchildren, Megan McClure, Bethany McClure, Jessie Howard, Harper Howard, Bailey Howard and Ellis Howard. James was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, David (Dave) Gaither and Kenneth Allen Gaither, grandson Wade Howard, two brothers and two sisters. Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com
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Oleta Fay (Hall) Burris, of Wellman, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 23, 2020. A celebration of Oleta’s life will be at 10 A.M. Friday, May 29, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church, Brownfield, TX with Pastor Steve Carter officiating and Eddie McHugh assisting. A graveside service will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Oleta was born in Bailey County on August 1, 1931 to Carl Preston Hall and Lucille (McGinnis) Hall. She was raised in Enochs, TX. On September 4, 1948 she married W. O. (Bill) Burris and they settled in Wellman in 1959 to farm and raised their 5 children. Oleta loved being a farmer’s wife. She was a hard worker in the home and on the farm. Oleta and Bill had quite a family legacy consisting of 5 children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Oleta loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Wellman Baptist Church for many years until it closed, then moved her membership to Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. Bill passed in 1982 but Oleta continued living on the farm helping her boys. In October of 2017 she moved to Cottage Village in Brownfield, TX. She loved to quilt and crochet, making many beautiful doilies, scrubbies and potholders. She was so happy when people bought her handwork and loved the visits with family, friends, and new acquaintances, when they came to buy them. Oleta is survived by her children, Teresa (Kenneth) Cheatham, Janice (Johnny) Mercer, Jackie (Melanie) Burris, Rickie (De’Ann) Burris, Terry (Nancy) Burris, 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, sister, Wanda (J.E.) Layton and many more family members. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Burris, grandson Michael Mercer and great grandson Hudson Cheatham, her parents and 2 two brothers, Lawrence (Orene) Hall and Cleo (Leta Mae) Hall. Our family would like to thank Patty Ward and the caregivers of Cottage Village for their love and support given to Mother over the past 4 years in your care. We also want to thank Kim Franke and Interim Hospice for helping care for her. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to Calvary Baptist Church, Gideon’s International, Lamesa De Dios Emmaus or Enochs Cemetery Association at C/O Wanda Layton, 3140 CR 184, Morton, TX 79346.
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Romana Olivares 95 of Hereford-Brownfield passed away on May 16, 2020. Viewing was held Friday May 22, 2020 3-8pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Inc. with graveside services 11am Saturday May 23, 2020 at Brownfield Cemetery.
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Roy Glen McCalib, age 70, was born in Hobbs, NM to Jessie Everett McCalib and Betty Jewel McCullough McCalib on April 25, 1950. After one and half long years Roy lost his fight with cancer on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his sisters home in Eunice, NM with his family by his side. Roy was a christian of the Baptist denomination. Roy is survived by his mother, Betty McCalib of Eunice NM, one son Roy (Shorty) McCalib Jr and wife Brandi of Lubbock, TX. One daughter, Shanda Mae Dawn Hathcock and husband Gary of Paris, TX. One sister Barbara Winter of Eunice, NM. Five grandchildren, McKinzie, Hunter, and Hudson McCalib of Lubbock, TX. Madison and Mackeniz Jackson of Paris, TX. Three nephews and one niece. Three aunts and two uncles. Roy is preceded in death by his father Jessie Everett McCalib, brother Howard McCalib, and one nephew Jessie Winters. The McCalib family moved to Brownfield, TX when Roy was young. He graduated from Brownfield High School. Roy worked many years at the family business, McCalib Services in the oil and gas industry. Roy was a member of the Terry County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Association where he participated in many rodeo activities. Roy later moved to Ruidoso, NM and then to Eunice, NM while still working in the oil and gas industry. Roy worked for his uncle Charlie Bettis at B&H Construction which became New Mexico Rentals. Cremation has taken place. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity or the American Cancer Society.
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Services for Stephen Hugh Wilbourn,85, of Brownfield will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Living Hope Foursquare Church. Due to social distancing, immediate family only will be attending the church service. Officiating will be Reverend Todd Holland. Burial will be in Terry County Cemetery under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Friends are welcome to join the family at the cemetery. He was born to the late Joseph Hugh Wilbourn and Winifred McDonald Wilbourn July 10, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Seagraves High School and attended Texas Tech University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Susie Jones May 16, 1959 in Seagraves. He retired as a Telephone Engineer with the General Telephone Company and was an active member of the Living Hope Foursquare Church. He was preceded in death by a sister Christine Henry and a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Susie of Brownfield, two sons Mark Wilbourn and wife Danna of Lubbock and Matthew Wilbourn and wife Lynna of Kempner, Texas; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Ratliff Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Betty Jackson will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Burial will follow the service in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Betty passed away on May 17, 2020, at the age of 84 in Lubbock. She was born on February 9, 1936 in Roby, TX to Alvin and Dessie Hicks. Betty was a geriatric nurse and loved to take care of her “little old people.” She loved nursing so much that she didn’t retire until the age of 80. When she had free time she enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and embroidery. She loved her family, grandchildren and God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Dessie Hicks, and a sister, Lois Kirkendoll. Betty is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Brock and husband Joe, Susie Jordan and husband Joe; two sons, Bobby Jackson and wife Perri, Darrell Jackson and wife Nancy; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
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Daniel Andrew Dunlap, age 79 died peacefully at home in Big Lake, Texas on May 18, 2020. Private family graveside services to celebrate his life will be held in the Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas. Daniel was born July 29, 1940 in Littlefield, Texas to Andrew and Jamie Murrell Dunlap. For many years the family lived 9 miles north of Brownfield on their cotton farm. Daniel had a heart of gold, but he could be a bit of a ring tailed tooter too! He loved to gamble and was known for his talent at playing pool and cards. You just couldn’t beat him. He stayed close to family throughout his entire life. Daniel was an introverted man, but if he let you into his heart, what a blessing it was! He was resilient and determined, even when doctors told him he had just a year to live, he took that as a challenge and with a gleam in his eye, he bet he could outlive their predictions and he did! He lived and died on his own terms. He was treasured by his family who will dearly miss him.Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Joyce Quinney. He is survived by his brother, David Jack Dunlap, three nieces, Charletta Collins, Crystal Quinney and Michelle Watson, and several great nieces and nephews. Please leave online condolences at www.Robertmassie.com
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Inoe A. Valdez 74, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Brownfield, Texas. Graveside Service will be at 11 am Friday May 22, 2020 at Brownfield Cemetery with Rev. Jose Kochuparambil Officiating. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. at Grace Funeral and Cremation 1211 Lubbock Road in Brownfield. Mr. Valdez was born on November 3, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Simon and Dolores Valdez. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his children to include his daughters; Sylvia Martinez (Lupe) of Brownfield, Brenda Valdez (Gonzalo) of Andrews, and Sandra Valdez of Lubbock. sons; Alex (Dora) Valdez of Brownfield, Inoe Jr (Patricia) Valdez of Denver City, Danny (Graviela) of Dumas, Richard and Mark Valdez of Brownfield. brothers; Santos and Jesse Valdez of Houston, sisters; Anita Cortinas, Louisa Garza and Rosa Valdez of Houston. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Celia Valdez, His parents, two brothers, Ismael Valdez, Alexander A Valdez, and three sisters, Ernestina Valdez, Olivia Perez and Lucia Leal.
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