latest
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Jesus Flores Martinez Jr., 72, of Brownfield, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born to parents Jesus Martinez and Elena Flores, on February 18, 1948, in Del Rio, Texas. Jesus served in the United States Army from 1967-1969 and is a Vietnam Veteran (1968-1969). He was awarded the Army Commendations Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars. He married Maria, the Love of His Life, in 1969, who survives him. Jesus is also 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. Jesus will always be remembered to his family as their Hero! Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 10am – 8pm with a Rosary at 6pm at Brownfield Funeral Home. Funeral Service with Military Honors will be on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10am at Brownfield Cemetery.
Read more
An Earth Angel was born, Mildred Elizabeth Cole, to Dewey and Mary Elizabeth (Vogel) Cole in Phillips, Texas, on July 10, 1941. She earned her Heavenly Wings on January 2, 2021. Mildred attended all twelve years in Phillips Schools and graduated from Phillips High School in 1959. She met the love of her life, Don McWhorter. After graduation, Mildred attended Draughn’s Business College and married Don on October 12, 1959, and became a Soldier’s Wife and moved to Fort Ord, California. When Don went to Korea, she came back to Texas and worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. They moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, where she had her two children, Donna in 1962 and Michael in 1964. She was active in Asbury Methodist Church. She sang in the Choir and taught Bible School. After six years the family moved to Brownfield, Texas, as the parsonage family at Parkview Methodist Church. She worked as Church Secretary and helped Don with his work at Texas Tech. They moved to Ropesville FUMC and then to Hereford Wesley Methodist Church where she worked as Church Secretary. The family moved back to Brownfield and built their home. Millie worked at Brownfield Schools as a Paraprofessional Library Aide for 18 years at Intermediate School and then at High School for 4 years before retiring in 1997. After retirement, she and Don traveled in their motorhome for 20 years and visited all 48 states, Mexico and Canada. They saw all the places she read about in Weekly Reader as a child. She was active in Brownfield First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 15 years and sang in the Choir and served many different positions on the church board. She helped found and served on the board of the Interfaith Center Thrift Store. She was active in many community activities throughout the years. Millie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Don; daughter, Donna Moore and husband Russell of Puyallup, Washington; son, Michael of Nashville, Tennessee; grandson, Eric Moore and wife Carrie of Auburn, Washington, and 2 great-granddaughters, Olivia and Kaylee Moore of Auburn, Washington. A Virtual Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 14, 2021, with Pastor Cameron Kirkland officiating. The service may be viewed on either the Brownfield United Methodist Facebook page or the West Texas United YouTube page . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to FUMC Brownfield.
Read more
Holly Alyson Lee, 55, of Lubbock Texas, passed away on December 25, 2020 in her home. Born November 16, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas, fatefully chosen she was the daughter of Steve and Judith Lee of Lubbock Texas.
Read more
James Ronald Sales passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. There will not be any services held due to COVID concerns.
Read more
The family of Bradford L. Moore will host a Celebration of Life Gathering from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Brad passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Read more
Ralph Rodriguez, an Auto Technician and avid lover of all things family, passed from this life on December 29, 2020 in Dallas, TX at the age of 58.
Read more