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Alfred Steve Lawlis was born January 27, 1937 in Merkel, Texas to Edward and Jimmie (Cox) Lawlis. Steve stepped into Glory on May 14, 2020 in Brownfield. Steve married the love of his life, Barbara Lee Gruben on February 9, 1958 in Wellman, Texas, and recently celebrated their 63rd Anniversary. Steve attended barber college and was co-owner of Broadway Barbershop in Brownfield until taking a position with Amoco Production Company in 1972. Steve retired from Amoco as a field foreman in 1994. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on many boards, and was active in the Backyard Mission Group. Steve also served on the board of the XYZ Club, was a community reader at the elementary schools, and served as president of the Meals on Wheels, delivering food to the homebound for many years. Steve was a gentle and loving soul who never met a stranger, and was a living example of Christ’s love for others by helping anyone in need, whether it be mowing yards, repairing plumbing or moving furniture. He continued to serve his fellow man until his health began to fail. Steve loved God, his wife and his family unconditionally. In his retirement, Steve loved nothing more than spending time with his family and cheering on his great grandchildren at their sporting events. Preceding Steve in death and welcoming him into his Heavenly Home were his parents, Edward and Jimmie Lawlis, a daughter, Stephnie “Lanie” Bryant, and brothers, Kenneth Lawlis, Lynn Lawlis and Jim “Buddy” Lawlis. Left to cherish Steve’s memory are his wife, Barbara Lawlis of Lubbock; his children, Janie McClure and husband Allan of Brownfield, Sherry Yarbrough and husband Steve of Houston, and Derrick Lawlis of Greenville S.C. Steve is also survived by his sister, Clara Jo Walker of Aspermont, TX; brothers Ray Lawlis and wife Patricia of Granbury, TX, Terry Lawlis of Denton, TX, sister in law Jeri Lawlis of Lubbock, TX; 6 grandchildren, Leath McClure and wife Erin of Lubbock, Matthew McClure of Lubbock, Randi Doris and husband John of Panama City Florida, Taylor Lawlis of Greenville, SC; 9 great grandchildren, Addison, Zade, Maycen, Mac, Brooklyn, Porter, Kennedy, Blakely, and Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to the Alzheimer’s foundation or the church of your choice.
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William ‘Bailey’ Yarbrough ‘91’ passed from this life to his eternal home early Tuesday morning on May 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life followed at 2:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Brownfield First United Methodist Church. Yarbrough was born November 27, 1928 in Oplin TX to Louie and Blanche (Collins) Yarbrough. He was born extremely premature and not expected to live the night. He lived a full fun filled 91 years. His family moved between Oplin and Kerns, TX. At a young age, he and his older brother were residents of the Waco Children’s Home. Later, a family relocated him Arizona. While in Arizona he worked several times at the Grand Canyon. He had many tales-to-tell about his excursions. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp at the age of 17 in September 1946 in Flagstaff, AZ. and served overseas in Japan 30 months. He was discharged from the US Air Force in September 1949. He returned to work at the Grand Canyon and eventually relocated to Baird, TX. He met Mary Ellen Burrow in March 1950 in Clyde, TX and married his wife of 67 years on June 21, 1952 on her 18th birthday. The couple moved from Baird, TX to Denver City, TX in 1954, where he began his 31-year career with Amoco Oil Co. retiring in 1986. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas and Elvie and sister Lois. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Yarbrough, daughter, Rita Murry and husband, Max of Brownfield, son, William Randal ‘Randy’ Yarbrough of Lubbock. Grandchildren, Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Yarbrough of Brownfield and Morgan Bailee Murry of Lubbock. Haylee Potter (Chance), Levelland, Gabriel Murry (Jeanne), Las Cruces, NM, Great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Ariel Yarbrough both of Lubbock, Rayden, Casen Ashtyn Potter, Dylan and Sephra Murry. In lieu of flowers send memorials to Brownfield Senior Citizens for senior meals and/or Brownfield First Methodist Youth Fund.
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Stephen Edgar Ellis passed away on April 30, 2020 in Lubbock. He was born on June 12, 1944 in Tahoka, TX to Burns and Helen Ellis. He graduated from Tahoka High School and later Texas Tech University. Steve married Glenda Kuehler on March 5, 1966 in Lubbock. He spent his early years working for the USDA and lived in Perryton, Morton, Haskell, Denver City and finally moved to Brownfield, TX in 1978. He bought a farm and started farming part time, until he retired from USDA in 1986 and began farming full time until his retirement in 2013. Steve’s hobbies included competitive trapshooting. He traveled the United States enjoying these competitions where he won numerous awards and titles. His other hobby was doting on his grandchildren at every opportunity. He seldom missed any activity that they participated in. Steve is preceded in death by his wife Glenda Ellis and his parents Burns and Helen Ellis. Steve is survived by his son, Clint Ellis and wife Joni; daughter, Stefanie Jones and husband David; grandchildren, Madison and Mallorie Ellis, Sydney Greer and husband Preston, Lauren Schneider and husband Bryan; great-grandchildren, Nolan Greer and Tatum Schneider; friend, Gina Caswell Kelly; her children Kyle Kelly and wife Carol, Kristy Garcia and husband Jesse, and grandchildren Braylon Bruno and Kenneth Martus.
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It is with loving sadness that the family of Norma Yvonne Garcia (aka Norma Jean), a lifetime resident of Brownfield, Texas, announces her death. She passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 of health complications at the age of 42. She is survived by her daughter Maleah Rodriguez, father Eleuterio (Marjorie) Garcia, mother Minerva Ramirez, and brothers, Raphael Garcia and Arturo (Jessica) Garcia. Norma will also forever be remembered by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and dear friends. Norma was a gifted artist who lived with the belief that her greatest treasures were not her dinglehoppers or thingamabobs, but rather her friends and family. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Those who so desire may make donations in memory of Norma to the Kids in Need Foundation.
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Mr. Ronnie Powell 73 of Brownfield passed away on Friday May 1, 2020. Services are pending with Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Inc. 1211 Lubbock Road.
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Mr. Jose Angel Davila-Gonzalez 34 of Brownfield passed away on Monday April 27,2020. Viewing was Monday, May 4, 2020 3-7 PM at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Inc. 1211 Lubbock Road with Private Graveside at Brownfield Cemetery.
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