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Texas gas prices have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 8.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago.
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Joe Wayne Roper, 81, of Smyer, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Meadow Cemetery with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Viewing will be held on Sunday, November 21, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will be available to receive guests from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.brownfieldfuneralhome.com. Joe was born on July 29, 1940 to Calvin Eugene and Melba Sammie (Thompson) Roper in Lubbock, TX. He grew up in New Home and graduated from New Home High School. He attended McMurry University, then transferred to Texas Tech and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. In his early 20’s, he met the first love of his life, Judith Helene Bramlet at a dance in Slaton. They were married in Clovis, NM and settled in Seminole where they raised their three children. Joe and Judith had 30 years together before she passed away in 1993. Joe was also blessed with a second love of his life, Kathy Taylor, and they had over 25 years together. Joe loved everyone! He was kind, generous, and very funny! His grandchildren knew him as “Granddaddy” and say he taught them that family comes first - but that family isn’t just limited to blood, but who you choose to love unconditionally. He showed his love through actions and accepted everyone with arms wide open! Joe started out as a farmer in Seminole until 1980 and then worked in the oil industry for two decades. In 2000, he began working for the Texas Tech University Range and Wildlife Department until his retirement. His hobbies included woodworking and a love of photography. He also had a small farming patch in New Home that he liked to tinker with. Mostly, though, Joe was known for his exceptional dancing skill. He and Kathy would visit the dance hall multiple times a week and their fluidity and grace on the dance floor was a joy to see! Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Judith; one sister, Bobbie June “Junie” Kreger; and two brothers-in-law, Glen Kreger and Bob Pritchett. He is survived by his three children, son, Jeffery Roper (Melissa) of Lubbock and daughters, Jennifer Bryan (Chris) of Kress and Judi Jo Roper Palmer of Burkburnett; beloved companion, Kathy Taylor; two sisters, Katherine Ann Higgins (Carlos) and Martha Pritchett; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as Kathy’s extended family.
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Fred Leroy Jackson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 17. He was 92 years young. A celebration of his life will be held at the Brownfield Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday, November 23 from 4-7 pm. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, you make donations to your favorite charity in his honor. This would be so appreciated. Fred was born on June 1,1929 in Thrall Texas. His parents were Delany Griffin, Frank and Bertha Jackson. He married Dorothy Mays on June 18,1949. They lived in Thrall Texas until they relocated to West Texas in 1966. He worked for several farmers (Mr. Robert Luker, Muldrow Farms) and lastly Herman Wheatley until his retirement at age 75. He was an active member at Greater New Hope Baptist church, and later a founding member of 6th Street Baptist church (now New Life House of Praise). Fred was a friend to all who knew him, and loved nothing better than sitting on his porch with family and friends when he retired. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Dorothy, and his eldest son Fredrick. He leaves five children: Ralph (Tonya) of Arlington, Hilton of Brownfield/Houston, Scott(Jamie) of Brownfield, Diana of Brownfield, Vanessa (Charley) of New York City, and honorary son Ernest Boyd of Brownfield. He also leaves seven grandchildren: Jessica, Jaxon, Kacy, Kimber, Jarys, Wesley and Reno; three siblings: Frances Irene, Diann of the greater Austin area and Ed of California and a host of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held for the family on November 29,2021.
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The Lady Broncos game turned into a onesided affair as Meadow defeated All-Saints 73-18. The Lady Broncos jumped to an early 14-5 lead in the first quarter and then dominated the second quarter, 21-3, to lead 35-8 at the half. Meadow continued to dominate the third quarter, holding All-Saints to three points and leading 59-11. All-Saints had their highest-scoring in the fourth quarter with seven, but Meadow doubled that with fourteen, making the final score 73-18 in favor of the Lady Broncos.
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The Brownfield boys’ basketball team made their season home debut hosting Andrews on Tuesday, November 16. The Cubs, a young team, were a little rusty and made some mistakes but they had moments where the potential could be seen in their 46-35 loss to the Mustangs. “It's going to be a struggle,” Head Coach Zayne McPherson said. “We can’t score, we are going to be in trouble. Tonight showed A) we haven’t been in the gym, we had a 40-minute practice and that’s it. We did a 15-minute walkthrough this afternoon. I’m not worried about the execution that will get better and all that stuff. Defense will get a ton better but I’m worried about scoring inside. That was not good tonight and I don’t know the remedy for that when everybody you play will be six inches bigger than you in every position. We will have to find a way and we will have to learn how to spread teams out somehow.”
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The Wellman-Union Wildcats and Lady Cats faced Plains on Tuesday, with both teams suffering losses.
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