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Brownfield Retired Teachers Association - will meet September 7, 2021 at 11:00 at the Terry County Senior Center.
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Thomas Henry Birdsong, III, died on August 20, 2021 at age 94, he was an only child and predeceased by his parents, T H. Birdsong, Jr., and Virginia Wishart Birdsong; and by both his first wife Annette Jones Birdsong and his second wife, Constance Bradshaw Birdsong. He had a loving blended family. He is survived by his wife, Jane M. Birdsong and his three children, Thomas H. Birdsong, IV, Virginia Corinne Birdsong Winburn and Warren L. Birdsong (Penny); his three grandchildren, Thomas Mills Winburn, Christianna Mills Johnson, and Japheth Saecker, Jr.; and three great grandchildren; Henry, Emaline and George Johnson. Also surviving is one stepdaughter Susan F. Smither and her two children, Gretchen M. Smither, Benjamin H. Smither (Melanie), and great grandson Maxwell H. Smither and one stepson Richard H. Bradshaw. He attended Suffolk High School and was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College (Class of 1949), Ashland, Virginia, with a degree in history and government. He served two years in the U.S. Navy, active duty, during World War II. He entered the peanut business in 1949 with Birdsong Peanuts, Suffolk, Virginia, and spent his entire career spanning 72 years with the company and was the Chairman at his death. In 2000 he was inducted into the Peanut Hall of Fame by the American Peanut Council for his “Outstanding Contributions” to the peanut industry. A native of Suffolk, Mr. Birdsong served the Suffolk community in many ways. He served on the Board of the Old Dominion Boy Scouts, on the Suffolk School Board, as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, as President of the local chapter of Randolph-Macon Alumni, President of the Lions Club, on the Board of Main Street United Methodist Church and was Chairman of the Community Fund. In 1965, Mr. Birdsong became Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the southwest operations of Birdsong Peanuts, headquartered in Gorman, Texas. While in Texas he served on many associations and community activities such as helping establish and finance the Birdsong Women’s Center at the Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville. He was a charter member of the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council. He was active in First United Methodist Church, the NCNB Bank and Tarleton State University (A&M System) all in Stephenville, Texas. While active at Tarleton he was a member of the President’s Club, Trustee Emeritus of the Tarleton State Foundation, established the Endowed Scholarship in Hydrology and endowed the Arts program. He was presented the Conservation Businessman Award by the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District in 2000. He served four terms as President of the Southwestern Shellers Association; Chairman of the National Peanut Council; he served on the Ex-Officio Advisory Board Long-Range Planning for the National Peanut Council; he served on the Advisory Council for the Secretary of Agriculture at the Federal level; Chairman, Southwest Peanut Research and Education Advisory Committee and Director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Besides his home in Texas, Tom had a home in White Stone, Virginia and later a home at the Kilmarnock Westminster Canterbury where he was involved with organizations such as Historic Christ Church, Chesapeake Academy, Rappahannock Art Center and the Virginia Quality Life program. A trustee emeritus of Randolph-Macon College, Mr. Birdsong served on the Board for two terms from 1981-1994 and 1995-2001 including a term as Vice-Chair of the Board. He served on the Executive Committee of the Boydton Society and Board of Directors of the Society Alumni. He and Birdsong Peanuts were significant donors to the Birdsong Field House, Birdsong Hall (dormitory), Birdsong Café, Birdsong Peaks of Excellence Center, Birdsong Townhomes, and improvements to the athletic facilities and other projects. He financially supported several students in order for them to attend Randolph-Macon College. He helped ensure the College’s future by establishing a charitable unitrust that has become part of the College’s endowment. In honor of his business, civic and philanthropic contributions, in 2003 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the college. He was bestowed one of the college’s highest honors — The Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Award for humble service to others. He had a full and meaningful life in all that he did. He was generous with his time and resources to many individuals and charitable endeavors. To all of his family and friends and the communities where he lived, he was a kind, thoughtful and loving man who will be dearly missed. Due to the Coronavirus, a church service is inadvisable at this time. The celebration of life and burial will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 102 Mahan Street (off N. Main St.) Suffolk, VA 23434 on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005 or Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck, 75 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. The family expresses much gratitude to those who knew and cared for him at his home and at Kilmarnock Westminster Canterbury and Rappahannock General Hospital. R. W. Baker Funeral Home in Suffolk, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.
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Marie G. Wilson gained her wings and joined her maker on August 19, 2021 due to heart complications at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Services will be held on Thursday, August 26th at Zanies Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Henson officiating. This service will begin at 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest on Friday, August 27th at the National Cemetery in Dallas Texas with Brother Johnny Long officiating. Interment Service to begin at 11 a.m. Marie was born November 7, 1941 to the late Germaine and Andre Ferland in Lawrence Mass. She was the eldest sister to Raymond, Rene, and Billy. She married the love of her life on November 19, 1971. Blending their family created an unruly mob that she dedicated her life to. She has raised countless children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and adopted kids. Marie showed love to everyone she met. Along with her family, her faith was very important to her. She made canvas crosses that she handed to anyone that would accept one. She was an artist at heart and crafted like no other. She will be missed more than words can express. Marie had a thrifting addiction and the family sends their condolences to The Goodwill. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Ferland; son, Robert E Wilson; Andrew and three other grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Donald of the home; children, Grace Slaughter and husband Try, Patrick Wilson and wife Theresa, Donald W Wilson and wife Mary, Gwen Hamilton and husband Gordy and Donald Wilson Jr and wife Deborah; grandchildren, Jeannie, Nichole, Monica, Stephanie, Robert Jr, Ashley, Patrick Jr, Catherine, Lisa, Savannah, Aimee, Cassandra, Vance, Maria, Brittany , Jonathon, Megan, Erin, Ely, Gordy, and Howie; great grandchildren, Michelle, DJ, Mathew, Alyssa, Wanda, Jace, Geremi, Kylee, Olivia, Jeremiah, Zacherie, Ashlynn, Paisley, Nathan, Zoe, Abree, Gemma, Kylan, Melonie, Barrett, Lrrynn, Jacob, Sylas, Ciara, Mila and baby Roman due to be born in October; cousins, Twink and Penny along with many other loving family members and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Mathew Shanks, Robert Wilson Jr, DJ Shanks, Lisa Wilson, Savanna Wilson, Dusty Blakeney. Honorary Bearers are all of Marie’s grandchildren. Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ninja Paw Animal Rescue https://www.ninjapawsrescue.org/donate
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The Brownfield football team played against Estacado High in its final scrimmage before opening the season against Friona. The game was played at Estacado’s stadium and followed the same pattern as the last scrimmage with both teams running a set amount of sequences and finishing with a live 12 minute quarter.
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The Brownfield Cubs are set to open the 2021 season with a home opener against Friona at 7 p.m. Friday. The Cubs will look to improve on last season’s 1-7 overall record by beginning the season with a home win. The Cubs are coming off of two scrimmages a 7-7 tie with Snyder and a 0-0 tie with Estacado. Last season, the Cubs lost to the Chieftains 26-13 on the road.
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The Meadow Broncos are in the process of gearing up for their first game of the season. Friday's home game will kick off at 6:30 against Newcastle, in what will be a rematch of last year's meet-up. The Broncos fell to the Newcastle Bobcats in their previous match-up and are looking for revenge this week according to Head Coach Josh Conner. "It should be an even match up, in which we will be looking for our redemption,” Conner said. The Broncos will look to run an old-school hard-nose offense with a focus on a very aggressive playstyle. On defense the Broncos will again focus on a very "in your face" approach, running a 3-2 defense. Coach Conner, who is in his second year as Head Coach for the Broncos, is confident the Broncos will bring the intensity needed for this game. "They know the plays, and without having to learn new playstyles, they can now focus solely on bringing the intensity they show in practice to the field on Friday."
Read moreIn my last post, I said we would talk about boot camp because I made the comment that it would be nice if every believer had to go through some kind of special training before sending them out into the world. Most of our Christian walk is about conforming to the image of Christ while operating in a world that is ruled by the devil "... the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God" (Ephesians 2:2, NLT).
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