Latest
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.
Read more
Lorenzo Moreno Jr., 63, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. A family gathering will take place from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.,Thursday January 20, 2022 at Grace Funeral Care- Brownfield Chapel. He will be laid to rest in the Brownfield Cemetery near his beloved family. He was born on September 3, 1958 in Brownfield, TX. He worked at Texas Tech University for 32 years. Lorenzo was a very friendly person. Wherever he went, he had to stop and meet new friends. He was a beloved uncle who loved his nieces and nephews dearly. He will be missed by many family and friends. He is preceded in death by Steve Reese and his mother, Manuela Moreno, and his father, Lorenzo Moreno. Lorenzo is survived by his siblings Norma and special nephew Michael Moreno, Mario Moreno, Larry Moreno, and Randy Moreno all from Lubbock, TX and his sister and brother-in-law, Lora and Joe Dillard from Brownfield, TX. Along with several nieces and nephews.
Read more
Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated on Monday, January 17 and many local offices and businesses will be closed for the day. All banks and lending institutions will be closed. All local, state and national government offices will be closed for the day.
Read more
The Terry County Stock Show had a triumphant return in 2022. After COVID limited the number of people who could go into the show barns in 2021, a large stock show fan base enjoyed this year's festivities. The second day of the 2022 Terry County Stock Show continued with the swine show.
Read more
A Brownfield native says it was surprisingly easy to open a business in Brownfield during these tough times. Hippie Glamour Salon owner Raquel Anthony talked about how it was easy for her to open a business in Brownfield, saying “It was a blessing for me to open a business up here in Brownfield. God opened a path up and my family and I took it. My brother-in-law owned the building, and my husband bought it from him and here we are! I have a great support system, from my family to my clients.”
Read more
Due to an underground electrical short that will require extensive repairs Brownfied Middle School did not have school Thursday and Friday.
Read more
Brownfield News Copyright © 2024