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The National Weather Service predicts it will be 70 degrees with light winds in W. Texas from time-to-time this winter. Some people would hear that and think yes, that’s a good golf day. But for Chris Graham, that forecast is a worry.
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What is your current job? I am currently working for Terry County as 1st deputy Asst. County Treasurer. I have served Terry County in that position for the last 7 years
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Lots of BIG smiles at the end of this year's Terry County Stock Show
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The Wellman-Union Wildcats and Lady 'Cats hosted their Cross County rivals of Meadow on Friday night for district play Basketball. The Meadow Broncos took a commanding 72-25 win over the Wellman-Union Wildcats. The Broncos were led by Jimmy German with 17 points. The Wildcats were led by Levi DePoyster and Christian Rios with six points each. The Wellman-Union Lady 'Cats took the 57-52 win over the Meadow Lady Broncos in a thrilling showdown. The Lady 'Cats were led by Kenzie Harp with 17 points and the Lady Broncos were led by K'lynn Tarin with 15 points.
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Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks
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Funeral service for Alicia Garcia Perez will be held at 10 am Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Victory Worship Center Assembly of God. Prayer services will be held at 6 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, January 18 and 19, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Alicia Perez went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. She was born on November 7, 1945, in Temple, Texas. She grew up in the Houston suburbs. In 1959, she moved to Brownfield with her parents. She then met the love of her life, Felix Perez Jr. II. They married in 1963 and had 12 children. Alicia was known to everyone as Nana, Licha, and Mrs. Perez. Her passion was cooking and she loved to feed everyone’s children. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Helen Garcia of Abilene, Tx., Gloria Garcia of Abilene, six sons, Ricky Perez and wife Debbie of Brownfield, Felix Perez III of Brownfield, Pete Perez and wife Angela of Brownfield, Joel Perez of Brownfield, Max Perez of Snyder, Tx, Ramon Perez of Brownfield. Four daughters, Betty and husband Eloy Vela of Brownfield, Cecelia Perez of Austin, Tx, Debra Perez Coronado of Dallas, Tx, and Erica Perez of New Braunfels, Tx. Two adopted children, Trystan and Felicity Perez, 34 Grandchildren, and 17 Great Grandchildren. She was blessed with an abundance of nieces, nephews and welcomed any child as her own. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Felix Perez Jr. II; her parents Trinidad and Susie Garcia; four brothers Joe Garcia, Trinidad Garcia Jr., Tony Garcia, and Jimmy Garcia; her twin sons Micheal and Mark Perez; and one grandson Ricky Perez Jr.
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Monsignor Gerald Leatham passed away peacefully in Brownfield, TX on January 12, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 81. He was born on October 25, 1940 in Dublin, Ireland to Joseph and Brigid Leatham. He left Ireland at the age of 13 to attend Highcliffe Castle Claretian Seminary in Dorsett, England from 1953-1965. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1965. In England, he worked as a priest near London for 3 years. From 1968-1990 he served in Entre Rios and Livingston, Guatemala during the time of the Guatemalan Civil War. He then arrived in the Diocese of Lubbock in 1990, serving in Spur, Snyder, and Brownfield, TX until 2015. Monsignor Gerry was passionate about his family, friends and his ministry. He has impacted many lives in many countries. His life was fueled by his love and devotion to his many parishioners and fellow clergy. His sense of humor, genuine love of others, and generous spirit has been an inspiration for all who have known him. Gerry uniquely brought light and love to those suffering war, poverty, sickness, and loss. Father Gerry loved soccer and American football, especially Manchester United and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed sharing his love of music and British television. One of his favorite experiences was officially becoming a US citizen in 2003. He is preceded in death by his loving sister Angela Ryan (Ireland), his loving brothers Brian Leatham (South Africa), John Leatham (Ireland) his brother-in-law Martin Ryan, sister-in-law Anna Leatham, his niece Jackie Leatham Corbett (Ireland). Sadly he is missed by his brothers Brendan and Paddy and his sister Philomena, his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, his cousins and his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, his extended family and his many good friends and neighbors in Killala Road, Dublin and across the world. Monsignor Gerald Leatham’s funeral was held on January 18 at 10a.m. at St, Anthony Catholic Church in Brownfield, Tx with burial followed at Terry County Cemetery. Viewing was held onMonday starting at 10am at Brownfield Funeral Home and Rosary at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church from 6-8 pm.
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