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Nita Fay Clare Martin was born to John Brit Clare Sr. and Nina Lee Wells Clare on February 7, 1950 in Brownfield, Texas. Nita went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated Brownfield High School in 1969 and attended Midland College. She attended Christian Life Assembly of God where she was a member for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. Clare and Nina Lee Clare; two sisters, Wanda Lee Clare and Emily Darlene Clare Charters; one brother, John B. Clare Jr. Nita is survived by one sister, Jerry Dean Clare Day of Lubbock; one brother, Gary Dane and Reta Clare of Brownfield and many nieces and nephews. There will be a public viewing from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021. A private family graveside service at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
Read moreMichael Wayne Scott, 60, was called home to the Lord on Dec. 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brownfield, Texas, to J.W. (Bozo) Scott and Cynthia Stephens. A loving and supportive father, grandfather, husband, brother, son and friend, Michael was a rock to those he loved. His quick wit, sharp humor and indelible charm could bring laughter and joy to any occasion. Michael is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rhonda Scott; his two children, Brian Scott and wife Krista, and Kimberly Welch and husband Tim; three grandchildren, Kynzie, Bryce and Bowen; his mother, Cynthia Scott; two sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 31, with viewing 3-5 p.m. Dec. 30 at Brownfield Funeral Home, 120 W. Tate St. in Brownfield, Texas.
Read moreFuneral Services for Hilario “Larry” Jimenez, 52, of Brownfield will be held at 2pm on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Ricardo Morin officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Larry was born on November 20, 1968 in Laramie, Colorado to Hilario F. and Maria Jimenez. He was a Pastor at Iglesia Bautista Galilea in Ropesville for 5 years. He served as vice president of South Plains Baptist Association and Director of Men on the South Plains Companerismo. Larry married Anita Jimenez in Brownfield on December 27, 2004. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Jimenez; 2 sisters, Irma Jimenez Jones and Elisa Jimenez and grandfather, Hilario F. Jimenez, Jr.Larry is survived by his wife Anita Jimenez of Brownfield; children, Misty Deeann Morin of Brownfield, Angelica and husband Johnny Rodriguez of Sundown, Paula and husband Robert Salazar of Brownfield, Dolores Acevedo of Brownfield, Anna Jimenez of Brownfield, Christina Morin of Brownfield, Samantha and husband Zach of Wellman, Gavin Lee Martinez of Brownfield and Justin Sanchez of Brownfield; 15 grandchildren; father, Hilario F. Jimenez and siblings, Melissa Jimenez, Monica and husband Juan Garcia, Miguel Jimenez, Ernesto and wife Julia Jimenez and Gilbert Jimenez.
Read moreEddie Frank Foshee passed away on December 19, 2020 in Lubbock. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Knox City, Texas to Burton (Red) and Ruth Foshee. Eddie married Sharon Kennedy in Brownfield on March 21, 1959. Eddie was a farmer. He was a founder and partner at Ten-Hi Gin and a proud Navy veteran. He was most proud of his family and loved each one. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Ruth Foshee; two brothers, Garland (Gus) Foshee, Joseph (Joe) Foshee; three brothers in-law, Bill Evans, Weldon Kennedy, and Garry Kennedy. Eddie is survived by wife, Sharon Kennedy Foshee; daughters, Renee Foshee and husband Stan Trull, Amy F. Holmes and husband Ron, Trina F. Morgan and husband Dr. Davis Morgan; sister, Karen Evans; sister in-law, Linda Foshee; grandchildren, Angela Richardson and husband Jason, Nathan Davison, Kinzie Mallott and husband Ben, Josh Randolph, Chris Hunt, Clayton Jay Randolph and wife Whitnie, Capt Shawn Hunt and wife Lara, Hailey Ketchersid and husband Landon, Trent Morgan; greatgrandchildren, Tristyn Richardson and wife Kristen, Taylor, Tucker, Breanne, Avery, Mason, Jack, Harper, Knox, Phoenix Blue, Spencer, Lincoln, Sunnie, Kate, Cora, Kal, Quinn, Tillie and Cotton.
Read moreOfelia went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19. Ofelia was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic church. She was a very loving and happy person. She was ready to go anytime she was invited somewhere. Ofelia loved to crochet and sew, she made quilts with love for all of her grandchildren. She loved her family and was always happy to attend all of her grand-children and greatgrandchildren’s events. She loved to travel to see her family as often as she could. Ofelia (Nana) will be greatly missed. Graveside service for Ofelia Garza, 91, of Brownfield will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Monsignor Gerald Leatham officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm-8pm with a Rosary to begin at 6pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Ofelia was born on May 19, 1929, to Eufracio and Paula Huerta in Charco, Texas. She was a teacher’s aide, custodian, and cafeteria employee for Brownfield ISD for 33 years. Ofelia married Agapito Perez Garza on November 11, 1966, in Brownfield. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, and a brother, Jose Cavazos. Ofelia is survived by her daughters, Delma Lira (Louis Lira) of Brownfield and Dellia Munoz (Esteban Munoz) of Lubbock, niece Maryann Perez (Luis Perez) of Alice, 9 grandchildren Louis Lira II, JJ Garza (Veronica Garza), Jacob Lira, Cristal Perez, Maritza Lira, Tina Munoz, Stephanie Munoz, Lorena Munoz, and Linda Munoz; 9 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Delfina Morin, Beatrice Juarez, Betty Vera, Julie Hernandez, and Margarita Huerta and 2 brothers, Erasmo Huerta and Pedro Cavazos. Pallbearers: Guadalupe Morin, Jr., Joe Morin, Albert Morin, Louis Lira II, JJ Garza, Jacob Lira Honorary Pallbearers: Jordan Garza and Acetyn Salas
Read moreThe family of Harla Stone James will celebrate her life of her 69 years with a private family graveside service at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield. Harla was born June 19, 1951 in Brownfield, Texas to Harley and Dorothy Stone. She attended Brownfield public schools, and then graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Education. Harla married Alan L. James on March 15, 1980. She had two very special people in her life, Alana, her daughter and Kutter, her grandson. She loved them unconditionally and they will miss her dearly. She taught high school English, History, and Honors classes for 37 years, 35 of those at Anton High School. Her specialty was UIL contest, Literary Criticism and Social Studies. Her teams competed at the state level over 15 times, winning 1st several times. Harla’s passion was reading, she was never seen without her iPad, she was always reading several books at the same time. After retiring from public education, Harla was the secretary at First United Methodist Church in Littlefield. She also taught a Sunday School class there and taught a weekly bible study class for 6 years. She was selected as the Administrative Assistant of The Year for the City of Littlefield, and she served on several State Education Committees and as president of the Texas Hereford Auxiliary. Harla is survived by her husband, Alan L. James of Littlefield, a daughter, Alana Leigh James of Anton and a grandson, Kutter Thomas Thornton, and the hundreds of students lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents. In lieu of flowers, Harla requested memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Littlefield, 700 West 14th Street, Littlefield, Texas 79339.
Read morePrivate family graveside services for Emma Maciula of Lubbock, formerly of Brownfield. Emma passed away on Tuesday, December 15 in Lubbock from complications of COVID-19.
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