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Lingering issues from the last two years will remain in 2022, but American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Chief Economist Roger Cryan said the good news is commodity prices are projected higher.
Read moreTemple, TX, Jan. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is announcing first-round funding signup for Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC), a new option available through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).
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Funeral Service for Kenneth Dale Rodgers, 66, of Brownfield wereheld at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Brownfield Funeral Home with Florentino Serbantez officiating. Visitation was held from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Kenny was born on January 1, 1956 to Jimmie Dale and Elaine Rodgers in Brownfield. He graduated from Brownfield High School. He coowned and worked as a mechanic at Downtown Auto and contracted overseas. He was a loving father, grandfather, fiancé, brother and friend. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Elaine Rodgers and a niece, Shannon Ryan. Kenny is survived by two daughters, Kari Dale Anderberg and husband Zak and Misty Day; four grandchildren, Tucker Harding, Dracen Harding, Sorin Anderberg and Kieron Dale Anderberg; fiancé, Mandy Kumpe; siblings, Tracy Rodgers and wife Lisa and Sherry Rodgers; six nieces and a nephew.
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Papa. The Man. The Myth. The Bad Influence. Ismael Cortez Sr. 55, of Davidson, Oklahoma, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1966, to Pablo and Rosalinda Cortez in Lamesa, Texas. He married the love of his life in September of 1989 in Brownfield, Texas, and would go on to move to Oklahoma where he would start a restaurant and raise his family. Ismael was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of Giancarlos, Ismael Jr., Esther, and Blanca and always tried his best to support them. Ismael was also as passionate about spending time with his wife and grandkids. He could often be found out on dates with his wife or traveling to see the grandkids. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life of 32 years MaryAnn Cortez of Davidson OK, His children and their spouses, Giancarlos Cortez and Alisha Cortez of Carl Junction, MO, Ismael Cortez Jr. and Cristina Cortez of Odessa, TX, Esther Reyes and Carlos Reyes of Stacy, MN, Blanca Langley and Kalan Langley of Owasso, OK. As well as seven grandkids Payton, Aubrey, Oakley, Roxanne, Weston, Malia, and Shekinah. His parents Pablo and Rosalinda Cortez and seven brothers and sisters, Hector Cortez, Dora Cortez, Irene Cortez, Irma Cortez, Rebecca and Mike Franklin, Jeremiah Cortez, Phoebe Cortez, and Priscilla Cortez, and many many nieces and nephews. He will be joined in death by his granddaughter Ember Langley, grandparents Bernadino and Maria Cortez, Juan and Isabel Lopez, his sister Esther Cortez, his in-laws David and Donna Perez, and brother-in-law Rudy Perez as well as other family members. The family requests that all flowers be sent to the funeral home. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 5-7 pm and a celebration of life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10am at Brownfield Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Brownfield Cemetery.
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Olon “O.E.” Edward Floyd, Jr, 87, of Brownfield went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1934 to Olon Edward Floyd, Sr. and Ramelia Inez Floyd in Brownfield. He graduated from Brownfield High School. He was a hard worker like his dad, which led him to owning and operating Floyd Trucking. O.E. loved to sing gospel and sang with the Sweet Spirit Singers at Calvary Baptist Church. He liked joking and did not have to know a person long before giving them a nickname. His first love was horses. He had a good relationship with his nieces and nephews. O.E. was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Floyd; his parents, Olon Edward Floyd, Sr. and Inez Floyd and a brother, Cletus Edward Floyd. O.E. is survived by his sister, Frances Johnson of Brownfield; sisters-in-laws, Juanita Parsons of Kyle and Barbara Lawson of Wolfforth and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Emily Simpson, age 80, passed away on January 16, 2022, in Georgetown, Texas. Emily was born on December 4, 1941, in Brownfield, Texas to Bill and Beatrice Blackstock. She attended Gomez and Brownfield schools. She became a Christian at age nine at the Gomez Baptist Church. By then, Emily was already driving by herself to church down the dirt roads to play the piano for the congregation. Emily graduated from both Brownfield High School and Baylor University.Emily married Doyle Simpson in Brownfield on June 21, 1964 in the yard of her childhood home. Emily wrote, “Doyle has been a wonderful husband, and I have always admired him for standing strong in his Christian faith.”Emily taught in the Brownfield schools and then stayed home with her daughters Laura and Amy when they were young. She taught English, history, and reading at Brownfield High School. Emily said, “I have many fond memories of teachers and students from this time.”Her first love and priority was her family. She wrote, “I have loved being close to my parents, sisters, nieces, and nephews throughout my life.” Emily often volunteered at church. She taught first grade Sunday School at First Baptist Brownfield for many years. In her teaching position, she enjoyed working with Avis Farrar and Anna Lee Dumas. It was very meaningful to her when her daughter and one nephew came to accept Christ during the time she was their Sunday School teacher. For many years in Brownfield, Emily also worked with the Terry County Historical Commission.Emily and Doyle moved to Georgetown in 2002. They joined First Baptist Georgetown. Emily volunteered with the Merry Christmas with Love and Stamping ministries. She especially loved being part of the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Committee. Emily loved volunteering to read weekly to classrooms at Annie Purl Elementary, where Amy is a librarian. Emily always enjoyed sharing her love of reading and adopting classrooms at Annie Purl. The Oak Ridge Ministry held a very special place in her heart, and she was proud to support this ministry. Emily was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Donna Blackstock; and husband, Doyle. Emily is survived by her daughters Laura (Jim) of Belton and Amy of Georgetown; grandson Josh and granddaughter Rebecca; two sisters, Mary Jane Jackson and Billie Faught of Brownfield; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Emily wrote, “God has given me much joy and happiness on Earth. I look forward to seeing Him in Heaven.” Charities in lieu of flowers/plants, please consider donations to: Children at Heart Ministries, c/o Texas Baptist Children’s Home, 1301 N. Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664-2945 or to the Oak Ridge Ministries, PO Box 542, Florence, TX 76527. Or to a charity of your choice. A time of Memorial Gathering was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Ramsey Funeral Home.
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The family of Don Wilson will celebrate his life of 88 years at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. His family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. He passed on Monday, January 17, 2022. We invite you to visit www.memorialdesigners.net to view the live-streamed service, sign his virtual guestbook, and download his memorial keepsake folder to your device for printing. We also ask that you consider viewing his Life Tribute, a video of photographs set to his favorite music. On October 4, 1933, Don Afton was born to Rob and Beulah Wilson in Miles, TX. He married Cecilia “Cindy” Lovinggood on August 8, 1958, in San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from high school in San Angelo, Texas. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea for two years. He met the love of his life and began his family after his service. He worked almost 30 years for Amoco Production Company, starting as a roustabout and worked his way to District Foreman. When he was not working, he enjoyed spending time with family, doing home projects, fishing and attending various sporting events watching his kids and grandkids. He had a wonderful personality that you could not forget and was loved by many. He will be missed. Survivors include his children, Brad (Misty) Wilson, Darrell (LeaAnn) Wilson, Carl (Charee) Wilson; grandchildren, Kinsey (Bradon) Loya, Taylor (Tucker) Cromer, Kristyn Wilson, Kylar Wilson, Cambree Wilson, Addison Wilson, Carlee Wilson, Chandler Wilson; great-grandchildren, Kaislyn Gober, Everly Loya, Cohen Loya, Kaden Gober He was preceded in death by wife, Cecilia Wilson; father, Rob Wilson; mother, Beulah Wilson; three brothers and one sister.
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