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Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Anderson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Dale Matlock officiating. Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Jimmie Lee Anderson 77, of Brownfield, passed away Monday August 24, 2020. Jimmie was born September 14, 1942 in Amarillo, TX to Millard and Leona (Greer) Anderson. After graduating high school, he joined the National Guard. After that Jimmie started his career in the oil field where he worked for Marshall R. Young for 32 years before retiring. Jimmie loved fishing and time with his family. One of our most memorable things about Jimmie is, when you walked into a room he would spot you out, make eye contact and give you a big smile. Jimmie is preceded in death by his wife Kathy Powell Anderson of Brownfield, TX, and his brother Olan Dale Anderson of Blackwell, OK. He is survived by his three sons. Dwayne Anderson of Levelland, Ronald Anderson of Brownfield, Shawn Anderson and his wife Heather Anderson of Levelland. Three grandchildren, Terra Anderson of Levelland, Kerra Anderson of Brownfield and Austin Anderson of Wolfforth. Three step grandchildren, Tuff, Trinity and Teegan Walters of Levelland, and five great grandchildren.
Read moreServices for Lillie Mae Willis, 96, of Post will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Garland Stueart officiating.Lillie Mae went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1923, in Brownfield to Jim and Etta Abney. She lived in Brownfield until 1964 and worked for the hospital for 15 years. Lillie Mae was a godly woman and a member of the Church of Christ. She loved her family, especially her children and her grandchildren. Lillie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Willis; 3 sons, Troy, Johnny, and Roy Willis; parents, Jim and Etta Abney; sister, Dorothy Marsh and 3 brothers, James, Ray D, and Lester Abney. Lillie Mae is survived by her 2 sons, Coy Willis and wife Kay of Graham and Jimmy Willis of Lubbock; daughter, Annett Riggs and husband Ronnie of Post and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Read moreMary Olivia Competio, a dearly loved wife, mother and grandma, Momo, and unofficial mom and grandmother to more students in the Wellman school system than she could have realized, passed from this life and into her eternal rest on August 24, 2020 at the age of 77 years and 17 days. She was born on August 7, 1943, to Edward and Susie Hilburn. She met and married the love of her life, Frank Competio, at the age of 14 and they began to build a family legacy that has spanned generations and will continue to do so. She was no stranger to hard work and she instilled that quality in all of her kids, and made sure that it was passed down to the future generations as well. Together with Frank, she raised 8 children and family get togethers were the highlight of every season and holiday, with every corner of the house filled with the love and laughter that radiated from within. She was an avid supporter of each and every one of her kids, grandkids and later great-grandkids and could often be found wherever they were competing. Her dedication didn’t end there, thus earning her the unofficial titles of Mom and Grandma at the Wellman school and her own corner in the Wildcat gym to watch the games. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Benny Hilburn; and one son in law, Joe Cavazos. She is survived by her husband Frank, 3 sons: Frank Jr and wife Fay of Brownfield, Daniel and wife Tina of Lubbock and Roy of Brownfield; 5 daughters: Lucy Frei and husband Chris of Brownfield, Mary Jiminez and husband Roel of Brownfield, Angie Cavazos of Brownfield, Lusinda of Brownfield, and Nancy Mendieta and husband Jovan of Brownfield; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way. She is also survived by one brother Louis Hilburn of Caldwell, Tx; and 4 sisters, Mary Ellen Hernandez of Brownfield, Estella Villasenor of Amarillo, TX, Rosa Zuniga of Lubbock, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.Visitation at the Brownfield Funeral Home will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and services are scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to the Susan B Komen Foundation.
Read moreThe family of John “Bill” Evans of Wolfforth, Texas, will celebrate his life of 84 years Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. at Lakeridge Chapel and Memorial, Lubbock, TX (masks required). Bill passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 from health-related complications. He was born April 25, 1936, to J.B. and Mina Rose (Evans) Staniforth in Post, TX. Bill graduated from Hale Center High School in 1954 and attended Howard Payne College on a football scholarship. He served in the U. S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division and later as a member of the Military Police. Bill and Karen (Foshee) were married March 18, 1961, celebrating 59 years in 2020. Bill worked in the cotton gin business in Lockney, Hale Center and Brownfield approximately 55 years; retiring in 2017.Bill was known for his love of family and charismatic charm which inspired devotion in others. He was a friend to all and always willing to go the extra mile for someone in need. He was a gentle giant and loved to tell stories. Bill attended Monterey Church of Christ. Survivors include Karen, 3 children Kevin (Reagan) of Ontario, CA; Rebecca Swan of Lubbock, TX; Jerry Don of Hewitt, TX; 2 brothers Bob Evans (Bev) of Plainview, TX; Maxey Evans (Norma) of Cross Plains, TX; 3 sisters Bonnie Shackelford of Austin, TX; Sue McBeth (Bobby) of Plainview, TX; Jo Alice Partin of Abilene, TX. Bill was blessed with 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Hailey Evans. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s memory to Lubbock Children’s Home or Meals on Wheels.
Read moreMildred Martin Jolly, 96, of Brownfield Texas, left for her heavenly home on Sunday August 23, 2020. Mildred was born on September 16, 1923 in Konawa Oklahoma to James Amos Martin and Mattie Marie Ballman Martin. Mildred was the 3rd of 10 Children born to her parents. She grew up in Davis Oklahoma, where she met and married the love of her life, Leslie Lee Jolly on November 26, 1942, and became a military wife. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Leslie Jolly, son in-laws Jim Turnbeaugh and Shawn Burns, her parents, and each of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Turnbeaugh of Tucson Arizona, and Katherine Burns of Brownfield Texas, grandchildren Nicole Turnbeaugh of Tucson Arizona, Jacob Turnbeaugh and wife Rachel of Tucson Arizona, Michelle Burns Nolte and husband Kenny of Lubbock Texas, and five Greatgrandchildren, Jameson, Jaxon, and Jagger Turnbeaugh of Tucson Arizona, and Skylar and Mason Nolte of Lubbock Texas. Mildred is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mildred was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield, Texas. There will be 2 memorial services, Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield on Friday, August 28th at 2:00 pm. With the family being available for visitation at 1:00 pm, and Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, in El Paso Texas on Tuesday, October 1st at 12:00 pm, with a visitation at 11:00 am, with her Committal Service at 1:30 pm at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Mildred will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Read moreLois George (“Goolie,” to those who know and love her), went to be with her Savior on August 10, 2020, at 1:05 p.m., in Celina, Texas. She celebrated her “100” birthday on June 23, 2020. She is survived by her loving son, Leonard George, and daughter-in-law, Carol, daughter-in-law Glenda George, her sister, Hazel, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie George, sons, Jesse and Gary George, two sisters and four brothers. Lois was born in Red Oak, Texas, but lived most of her adult life in Brownfield. A family graveside service will be held for Mrs. George.
Read moreMelvin “Doc” Edgar Eaker, 89, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Katy, Texas. He was born August 1, 1931 in Plains, Kansas to Willie Bell (Lazenby) and Melvin Eaker. One of four boys, he attended schools in both O’Donnell and Uvalde High Schools where he graduated in 1948 and attended Tarleton State College. Additionally, Doc proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Edgar or “Doc” as he was more readily known as, was a custom harvester for over 60 years. He and his crew cut grain from Central Texas to the Canadian border and returned to the High Planes to cut the fall crops of milo and sunflowers every year. He was even inducted into the U.S. Custom Harvesters Hall of Fame in 2000 and helped establish a scholarship fund along with his then wife, Shirley†. Doc is preceded in death by his parents (Melvin and Willie), brothers Jimmy and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Elaine of Katy, his brother, Harold Eaker of Uvalde, son Gordon Eaker of Uvalde, daughters Lynette Eaker of Hurst, and Charla (Cliff) Hatfield of Sinton. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Alex (Carlos) Perez of San Diego, Carlee (Ryan) Olson of Corpus Christi, and Cooper (Nina) Hatfield of Corpus Christi, six greatgrandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Elaine has her children V.L. Morris, Kay (Ted) Woods and Lynda (Rick) Baker by her side through the losing of her beloved husband, Doc. Due to current health and safety concerns, the memorial services for Doc will be held in both Uvalde, TX and O’Donnell, TX at a later date to be announced so that we may honor Doc’s wishes to be cremated and his ashes to be scattered in a wheat field. Because of the current 4221 34TH ST LUBBOCK, TX 79410 conditions and Doc’s love of harvesting, we ask that 806-796-1040 in lieu of flowers for the family, donations be made to the U.S. Customer Harvesters Scholarship Fund. Donations may be sent to:
Read moreLuis Rodriguez, 56, of Meadow, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2020. Luis was born in Brownfield, TX to Juan and Elvira Rodriguez on June 25, 1964. He graduated from Meadow High School. He worked at United Supermarkets in Brownfield for the last 12 years. He will always be remembered for his work at Dan’s Grocery Store and Lupe’s Tire Service in Meadow for many years. Luis was bright, friendly, loving trusting friend to all. People will always remember his friendly greetings to all he encountered. He loved big and helped others with an open heart. He was a hard-working man who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Elvira Rodriguez. Those left to honor him are his siblings: Johnny Rodriguez and wife Kay, of Abilene, Anselmo Rodriguez and wife Sandy, of Ropesville, Mike Rodriguez and wife Anna, of Brownfield, Hope Lara and husband Tony, of Lubbock, Armando Rodriguez and wife Margaret, of Meadow, and Bernard Rodriguez, of Lubbock and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service for Luis will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow, TX. There will be a rosary at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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