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Don Blake passed away on April 16, 2020 in Meadow. He was born on June 6, 1949 in Gomez to Jewel Roy and Ethell Jane Blake. Don graduated from Gardena High School in California. He married Elizabeth “Dodie” Wylie on October 30, 1960 in Brownfield. Don started farming in 1960, then in 1968 he started raising show pigs and helping with the 4H and FFA. He loved to help the kids in 4H and FFA. He could always pick a winner! In 1970 he became the president of Spot Association and traveled all over Texas and the country showing pigs. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Blake; parents, Jewel and Ethell Blake; three brothers, Burl, Jerald, and Hartsell Blake. Don is survived by daughter, Amanda Berglund and Adora Blake; grandson, Dustin Berglund and significant other Stacie Redwine; granddaughter, Heather Meinzer and husband Chris; great-grandson, Hudson Foster; brother John Blake; and sister Eulama Blake.
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Marilyn Schell Fanwell, better known as Kitty, passed away on April 3, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born in Macon, Georgia, on September 27, 1936. Kitty grew up in Georgia and Massachusetts, and throughout her life traveled and lived in many states. She loved her family, her children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and also her pets, which she treated as family. Kitty also loved her church and church family, First Baptist Church Brownfield, and was sad the last few years that she was not able to attend as regularly as she would have liked, due to decreasing mobility and health. Kitty loved reading, puzzles of all kinds, crafts, and cooking and baking for family and friends. If anyone needed a cake or pie or a meal, she was always ready to share her gift of hospitality. Kitty is survived by two daughters, Martha Ewing and Terry of Brownfield, Texas, and Nancy Carter of La Quinta, California. Those who know her as “Gramma Kitty” include Sara Lupa and Tim of Austin, Texas; Jeffrey Ewing of Seattle, Washington; Amy Ewing of Austin, Texas; Sierra Doria of La Quinta, California; Tanner Doria of Provo, Utah; Lorie Person and Christopher Mead and great-granddaughter Mallory of South Windsor, Connecticut; Bryan Person of Draper, Utah; and five nieces and nephews. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Fanwell; her parents Frances Bittick Schell Whittet and William Schell; her son Kenneth Carter; and her youngest daughter Christi Tiner; and sister Pat Popoli. A memorial service celebrating Kitty’s life and homegoing to be with her Lord and Savior will be held at a later date (yet to be determined). Care and arrangements are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home, Brownfield, Texas.
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Graveside services for Glenn Daine Bearden will be held privately. Public viewing was held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. Daine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Brownfield. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Abernathy to Ruben and Oma (Robason) Bearden. Daine attended schools in Johnson, Plains and Union. He retired after working for 33 years at Cooper Natural Resources. Daine married Evelyn Rose Stephens on September 26, 1953 in Brownfield. He was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. Daine was loved by one and all. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Rose Bearden, parents, grandson, Jonathan Leslie Bearden, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Daine is survived by his daughter, Pamela Whitfield and husband, Mark, of Loop; son, Leslie Daine Bearden and Timothy Lee, of Lexington, KY; grandson, Joshua Mark Whitfield and wife, Malia, of Sultan, WA; two granddaughters, Bethany Denise Whitfield and fiancé, Byron Cypert of Lubbock, Emily Michelle Whitfield of Lubbock; and two great grandchildren, Olin Whitfield of Sultan, WA, Jer’rian Johnson of Lubbock.
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Elsie Frazier, 92 of Plainview passed away on April 4, 2020. A Graveside Service is scheduled for 1:00pm Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Brownfield Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview. Elsie was born on December 13, 1927 to Alvin and May Ellen Lary in Slaton, Texas. She was married to Calvin Frazier January 7, 1946 together they had Two sons: Dale Frazier (Nita) of Plainview; Ronnie Frazier (Erin) of Friendswood, Texas: Two daughters, Cynthia Grubbs (Charles) of Plainview; Connie Rice (Gerry) of Burleson, Texas. Elsie enjoyed cooking, sewing for her family. Her and her husband owned and operated Frazier Grocery and Station in Brownfield until moving to Plainview in 1964. She enjoyed making conversation and loved to sing. She was a member of Church of Christ 9th & Columbia for many years. She will be missed by all who loved her dearly. Elsie is survived by her children, 10 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 2 sisters; Gladys Bullard and Edith Frazier; 2 brothers; James Lee and Van Lary.
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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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