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Memorial services for Ysmael H. Vela will be held on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2pm at Victory Worship Center in Brownfield, TX with Pastor Jimmy Vela officiating. Ysmo passed away, peacefully March 14, 2020 after an onset battle of cancer in his loving home. He was born on August 16, 1941 to Lorenzo and Barbra Vela in Yorktown, Tx. Ysmo married the love of his life Soveida Guzman on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1961 in Wharton, Tx. He was an amazing husband, loving father, grandfather, and a caring uncle, cousin, and friend. He was definitely a jokester. Always making someone laugh. Most importantly a God fearing and giving man who loved unconditionally. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Barbra Vela, 2 brothers, Domingo and Manuel Vela, 2 sisters, Criselda Gonzales and Palmira Puente, and 1 grandson, Jay Vela. Ysmo is survived by wife Soveida Vela of Brownfield, 5 children Jimmy and wife Janie Vela of Lubbock, Susan Olivan and husband John of Dallas, Eloy and wife Betty Vela of Brownfield, Mickie Vela and Vickie Vela Marroquin of Brownfield. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Read moreServices for Tommy Lee Martinez were held at 11am Friday, March 13, 2020, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with father Joe Kochuparambil officiating. Burial will follow in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of the Brownfield Funeral Home. A Rosary was held from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Tommy passed away on March 9, 2020 in Brownfield. He was born on March 10, 1999 in Lubbock to Roy and Gracie Martinez. Tommy was very loving and kind, always willing to help, big hearted, and a funny person who always made everyone smile and laugh no matter their mood. Tommy loved his grandmothers Carne Guisada and tortillas. Tommy is preceded in death by grandparents, Jesus and Alicia Arguellez; aunt, Diana Arguellez; and uncle, Ruben Garcia. Tommy is survived by his parents, Roy and Gracie Martinez; brothers, Joey Martinez, Nico Martinez and wife Nina; nephews, George and Elliot Martinez; grandparents, Arthur and Jane Perez, Jose and Refugia Martinez, and Ramon and Erma Rivera; aunts and uncles, David and Monica Gonzales, Eric and Lorrie Gonzales, Mario and Tasha Rivera, David and Melissa Mensch, Robert and Rosa Vera, Joe and Nichole Martinez, Rudy and Lisa Banda, and Leroy and Elena Moreno; numerous cousins. Who loved him very much.
Read moreMemorial services for Charles Alvin Bullard, Sr. will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, March 14, 2020 with Gary Dockery officiating. Charles passed away on March 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 24, 1940 to Charles Addis Bullard and Gladys Lily (Lary) Bullard in Brownfield. Charles enlisted into the Air Force at the age of 17 on April 12, 1957 and served honorably until his discharge on April 11, 1963. He married Eppie Arlene Pruitt on May
Read moreServices for Jack Marshall Holmes, 87, of Brownfield were held at 2pm on March 10, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Jack was born on October 20, 1932 in Cooper, Texas to Marshall and Lela Holmes. He graduated high school and worked in the oil field for over 42 years. Jack married Billie on September 5, 1952 in Brownfield and they were married for over 50 years. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He
Read moreServices for Donna Kaye White of Lubbock, were held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Meadow Church of Christ with Bob Dupont and Les Wilks officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will received visitors Tuesday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Donna passed away March 7, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born July 18, 1936 in Tulia, Texas to Warren and Alma On. Donna married the love of her life Robert White on Dec. 26, 1950, in Lovington, N.M. Donna and Robert farmed in the Meadow community for most of their married life. Donna was a member of the Meadow Church of Christ. She was a stay at home mom where she enjoyed taking care of her children. Donna was a great care giver to all, and loved large family gatherings. Her laugh was infectious, and she always had a smile on her face. Even in death she had a kind spirit. She was an avid reader, honest as the day is long, and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren beyond measure. She will be sorely missed, but oh, what a sweet legacy she leaves behind. We celebrate her life, her memory, and her day of graduation into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father with a smile on our face. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert White, parents, Warren and Alma On, and brother, Al On. Donna is survived by a son, James White of Houston; two daughters, Beth Ann Wilks and husband Les of Lubbock, and Leslie Hutchinson and husband Billy of Paducah; six grandchildren, Malinda Ennis and husband Joe, Lauren Powell and husband Matthew, Sagan and Brooke Wilks; Haley and Tate Hutchinson; five great grandchildren, Avery, Emily, and Olivia Ennis; Eolyn and Aldaron Powell; Sister Cherie McCowen Peterson, and brother George “Bud” Warren On. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Lubbock Children’s Home, TexasBoys Ranch, or charity of your choice.
Read moreServices for Justin Nathaniel Flores will be held at 10am Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Church with Monsignor Gerald Leathum officiating. Burial will follow in the Brownfield Cemetery under the direction of the Brownfield Funeral Home.
Read moreNick Sullivan died January 1, 2020 in Katy Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Martin Sullivan mother Toybelle Herring and wife Bonnie Sullivan.
Read moreAlexandria Robin Martinez, is now comforted by her Heavenly Father, she went home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Ally loved caring for her sisters as well as caring for her many beloved pets.
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