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William “Bill” Benton passed away on June 15, 2021 in Brownfield. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Terry County Cemetery with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Viewing will be held from 1pm to 8pm Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. William “Bill” Bryan Benton born in Union, Texas to RR and Ethel Benton on November 25, 1934. He lived in Union and Brownfield until he moved to Compton, California. He was drafted into the Army at 20 years old. He married the love of his life Mary Conn Benton in 1957. He worked for years at companies that made parts for the space shuttles. They had 3 children and raised them in Norwalk, California until moving to Brownfield in 1982. He was a mechanic and owned his own garage for several years. He loved people and telling stories. He also loved to make unique items including swords, knives, walking sticks, pipes, matchlock guns, painted gourds and shovel birds. Bill retired to help watch the grandchildren so the babies didn’t have to go to daycare. He never met a stranger and loved everyone and they loved him. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, TT “Bear” Benton, Bobbie Lee Benton, John Wesley Benton; sister, Mollie Mae Benton Wilmeth; granddaughter Ashley Marie Benton. Bill is survived by his “Babe” Mary; son Duane Benton and wife Donna; two daughters, Sheryl Holcombe and husband Tommy, Angela Pruiett and husband Billy; twelve grandchildren, Jason Benton and wife Jenna, Brandon Holcombe, Tiffany O’Briant and husband Josh, Brianna Paschal and fiancé Rocky, Brandi Jowers, Justin Holcombe, Shawn Paschal, Cory Holcombe and wife Leti, Lainey Paschal and fiancé David Martinez, Harley Benton, Dylan Pruiett and wife Carly, Caleb Pruiett and fiancé Kristiine; eighteen great-grandchildren, who were the light of his life; sister Ruth Saldana and husband Richard and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Johnnie William Howard, 73, of Clyde died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in an Abilene hospital. A memorial service was held on May 15th at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Abilene. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26 th at Terry County Cemetery in Brownfield. Johnnie was born October 11, 1947 in Brownfield to William (Bill) and Olivia (Boring) Howard. He graduated from Union High School in Terry County in 1966. He married Brenda Gaither in Brownfield on November 19, 1971. Johnnie worked for TxDot for 38 years, retiring as maintenance foreman. They moved to Clyde from Brownfield in 2005, to be closer to family. He was a proud Texan and a very proud Pappy of six beautiful granddaughters. He was an avid Texas Tech fan and fan of his hometown teams, Clyde and Brownfield. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys, a passion he shared with his sons. Johnnie loved hunting, fishing and being with his family. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Howard of Clyde; children, Heather McClure and husband Scott of Abilene and Jason Howard and wife Allison of Keller; sister-in-law Iola Howard of Noble, Oklahoma; two brothers, Donnie Howard and wife Lois of Brownfield and Ricky Howard and wife Cathy of Anson; six granddaughters, Megan and Bethany McClure of Abilene, Jessie Howard of Nocona, Harper, Bailey and Ellis Howard of Keller; mother-in-law Dorey Gaither of Clyde; sister-in-law Dorey Brown of Lubbock; three nephews, two nieces and several great nephews and nieces. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, his son William Wade Howard, brother Kennith Howard, father-in-law James Gaither and brothers-in-law, Dave and Kenneth Gaither. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Send the Light Mission Points, Hillcrest Church of Christ at https://hillcrestonline.com/ministries/missions/send-the-light Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com
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Mr. Cosme M. Jimenez, 64, of Brownfield passed away on June 15, 2021 in Lubbock surrounded by his loving family. Cosme was born on April 23, 1957 to Julian Jimenez and Mary Menjares in Olton Tx. Visitation will be Monday June 21, 2021 5-8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Care. Funeral Services will be Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. Cosme worked in agriculture as a farmer for many years. He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending precious time with his grandchildren. They were the light of his world. He loved his family also, especially his wife and children. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of many years, Esperansa A. Jimenez of Brownfield; three sons; Cosme Jimenez Jr; of Brownfield, George Jimenez of Brownfield, and Gilbert Hernandez (Tracy) of Ruidoso, NM. He also leaves behind his daughter; Melissa Jimenez of Pampa, Tx, 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. The care of Mr. Jimenez has been entrusted to the professionals of Grace Funeral Care Inc.
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JoAnn R. Kennedy went peacefully to see the Lord and her beloved husband John D. Kennedy on June 12, 2021. JoAnn was born in Taft, Texas on May 17, 1944, and was raised by her loving grandparents Calistro and Maria Peralez. Her family moved to Brownfield, Texas in the late 50’s were she lived for 30 years and raised her 3 children. She moved to Houston in the early 90’s where she met the love of her life, John D. Kennedy. They were married on July 29, 1995. JoAnn was a beautiful smart creative person who loved helping people with her gift of decorating for any occasion. She loved to craft, sew and loved to travel. She was loved by all who knew her. JoAnn is preceded in death by her 3 infant daughters, 2 brothers and a sister, her loving grandparents and her beloved husband John. JoAnn is survived by her children; Jocque Garcia and his wife Rosalita of Odessa, Texas, Janet Johnson and her husband Byron of Denton, Texas, Jennifer Baldridge of Mobile, Alabama and Sandy King and her husband Charlie of Cypress, Texas, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren that lovingly knew her as Nannie. The funeral is scheduled for Friday, 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 N. Main St. Houston, Texas 77009. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Funeral service for Imelda Cavazos, 79, of Meadow will be 10:00 am Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Imelda was born September 16,1941 in Reynosa Tamp. to Fidel and Maria Luisa. She married Francisco Cavazos February 14,1960 in Weslaco. Imelda is survived by 5 children, Ray Cavazos and Sharon Parks of Meadow, Sylvia Duran and husband Celso of Brownfield, Richard Cavazos and wife Bea of Meadow, Dianna Cavazos of Meadow and Robert and wife Jessika of Brownfield; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren 3 surviving sisters and 1 surviving brother. She is preceded in death by her late husband Francisco Cavazos, her parents Fidel and Maria Luisa, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
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On June 15, 2021, Tim Hales took his first step into the Kingdom of Heaven. Services will be Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Brownfield, TX with Pastor Eric Martinez officiating. Burial will be in Brownfield Cemetery at the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Tim was born August 14, 1947 in Coolidge, AZ to Billy and Mabel Hales. Tim married Freda Price on April 10, 1999 in Brownfield, TX. Tim began working at a very young age and had a successful career in the oil field for over 30 years. His favorite hobby was fishing and spending time with his family and most importantly, his grandchildren. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, late wife, Shirley, one brother, four sisters, and a stepson. Tim is survived by his wife, Freda of Brownfield, his two daughters, Melissa Hope and husband Jimmy of Brownfield, Angela Perez and husband Pete of Brownfield, and his son Chris Moore and wife Angie of Lubbock, eleven grandchildren, Josh Hope and wife Andrea of Lubbock, TX, Brittney Jimenez and husband Michael, Jr of Brownfield, Kortney Valdez and husband Rocky of Lubbock, Aaron Moore and wife Anna of Brownfield, Tessa Howard and husband Dillon of Brownfield, Kaylee Hales and husband Angel of Brownfield, AmBree Moore of Lubbock, Jarred and Josh Gibson of Lubbock, Katie and Brian Benavidez of Brownfield, and ten great-grandchildren. There are six surviving brothers, and they are Utah of Rockdale, Buck of Brownfield, Tex of Brownfield, Marty and wife Barbara of Brownfield, Brazle and wife Sherry of Havana, AR, and Clifford and wife, Pat, of Plainview, AR. The one surviving sister is Anita Powell of Brownfield.
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Private services for Juan Pedro Pena were held June 11, 2021 at 3:00pm in Hobbs, New Mexico followed by a private burial in the Prairie Haven Cemetery.
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Memorial services for Dale Nichols, 79, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Greg Breedlove officiating and Masonic services will be rendered. Services under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Brownfield. He died Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born May 29, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas to the late Fred Nichols and Thelma Marks Nichols. He farmed and raised cattle, goats and sheep. He attended school in Coahoma and Seminole and was a member of the Church of Christ and was 32 nd degree Mason with Masonic Lodge #903. He was preceded in death by a brother Donald Nichols. Survivors include; two sons; Clay Nichols of Brownfield and Tray Nichols of Delaware; a daughter Lauri Beavers and her husband Matt of Ft. Worth, Texas; a brother Alfred Nichols and his wife Hilda of Seagraves also five grandchildren.
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