The Brownfield News

PLAINS......A celebration of the life of Bobbie Colleen Payne, (82), of Plains, Texas will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 21, 2021 at Plains United Methodist Church with Gene Hudgins officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel of Plains, 910 Avenue E, Plains, Texas. Bobbie passed away May 18, 2021. She was born June 18, 1938 to Sterling (Buck) and Lorene (Danner) Price in Miami, Arizona. Her Family moved to San Francisco, California when Bobbie was 3 years old where her father worked in the Shipyards during World War II. The family moved back to Lamesa, Texas when Bobbie was 5 years old where she attended school thur the...

Eula Merle Cretsinger Bloodworth 81, of Olney passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 surrounded by the ones she loved. Merle was born on March 27, 1940 in Graham, Texas to Estus Layne "Cret" and Marie (Braddock) Cretsinger. She was a 1958 graduate of Olney High School, after high school Merle relocated to Brownfield to raise her children. After several years Merle relocated back to Olney to care for her mother. Merle was a strong passionate woman, loving mother, friend and the most amazing, kind person that one could ever know. Merle loved to cook and bake for everyone in the community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Olney. She worked several years at Olney Fuel...

Morris "Gene" Rowden, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Gene was born in Brownfield, Texas to Johnny Carrol Rowden and Azrue Pickett. Gene was a resident of San Angelo for 55 years. He was in the Air Force and served as a Chief Master Sergeant for 30 years. He also served as the President of Board of Directors for First Community Credit Union. One of many of his hobbies included collecting stamps for more than 65 years. Gene was a member of the Lions Club for 55 years and also served as the President for many years. Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Syble Glyndola and his son, Michael Rowden. Survivors include his children, Boyd Rowden, Brett Rowden and wife Patricia;...

Jeannette Colleen Perecz Head passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 78 where she was surrounded by family. She was born in Everett, WA on December 14, 1942 to Jimmy and Geraldine Perecz. She grew up and lived in Washington and Alaska until she met her husband, Edward Jerome Head who was stationed in Palmer, AK in the army, they were married in 1962. They moved to Plains, Tx in 1964 where they raised their two daughters, Lori and Deborah. Jeannette was an active member of her community for the 57 years she lived in Plains. She was part of the Stanford Valley Extension Club, Yoakum County Connection, and Watermelon Round-Up for 20 years. She was also an...

The family of Bradford L. Moore will host a Celebration of Life Gathering from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Brad passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. In support of the health of everyone, face coverings are mandatory while attending the gathering. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy at www.memorialdesigners.net. Bradford L. Moore was born on February 9, 1952, to the late Billie and Jimmy Moore. After graduating from Brownfield High School in 1970, Brad attended Texas Tech University and was a member of Delta Theta Phi, graduating in 1974...

The family of Bradford L. Moore will host a Celebration of Life Gathering from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Brad passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. In support of the health of everyone, face coverings are mandatory while attending the gathering. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy at www.memorialdesigners.net. Bradford L. Moore was born on February 9, 1952, to the late Billie and Jimmy Moore. After graduating from Brownfield High School in 1970, Brad attended Texas Tech University and was a member of Delta Theta Phi, graduating in 1974...

Rosary services for Elvira Herrera were held at 6:00 PM, December 30, 2020, followed by visitation from 7:00-9:00 PM at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Elvira's family celebrated her life of 73 years at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 31, 2020, also at Lake Ridge Chapel. She passed on Monday, December 28, 2020. The recorded services are available at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy. On July 21, 1947, Elvira was born in Waco, TX. She married Martin Herrera on November 16, 1964. She loved reading books, baking, cooking, sharing her recipes with all her sisters, making holidays and...

Holly Alyson Lee, 55, of Lubbock Texas, passed away on December 25th, 2020 in her home. Born November 16th, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas, fatefully chosen she was the daughter of Steve and Judith Lee of Lubbock Texas. She is survived by her parents Steve and Judith Lee, her son and daughter; Christian Aviles and wife Amye Aviles, Gabriella Aviles, her brother Eric Lee and his wife Connie and her 6 grandchildren Davian, Malayke, Braxton, Camryn, Kingston, and Carsyn. Holly grew up in Cotton Center and Olton, Texas, where she graduated in 1983. She attended Texas Tech University, but then graduated from Lubbock Christian University in 1987. Holly started teaching in 1988. Holly and family...

The family of Mildred Weatherman celebrated her life of 77 years at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. She went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 20, 2020. To view the service and sign the virtual guestbook, visit our website www.memorialdesigners.net. On August 7, 1943, Mildred Olive Weatherman was born to Orten Lee Robertson and Helen May Clower in Elida, New Mexico. Mildred or "Mickie", as she was affectionately known by her family, grew up near Portales, NM, and graduated from Portales High School. After high school, she became a candy striper at the local hospital. This led her to pursue a career in nursing through a course offered...

Merejildo Cruz went to be home with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2020. The family of Merejildo Cruz will honor his life of 80 years with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, followed by a time of fellowship and remembrance from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Celebration services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020, also at the Chapel. Merejildo was born to Armando and Anita Cruz on April 13, 1940, in Georgetown, Texas. He married the love of his life, Carolina Orosco Cruz in Brownfield on November 16, 1957, and they were married for over 63 years. A fourth-grade education did not stop Merejildo, he was an intelligent man,...

Gregory Thomas Cooper was born in St. Louis, MO on November 28, 1946 to Gloria and Thomas Cooper. He was an adored grandson of Dell and Art Kiechle - a love that was a two-way street. Greg grew up with independence and an inherent love for the outdoors. As a child, he loved to hike, fish, and hunt - hobbies that continued throughout his life. He marveled often at God's creation and seldom failed to point out a beautiful sunset or to smell a blooming flower. At the age of nineteen, Greg joined the Marines and served bravely in Vietnam, an experience that deeply shaped him and the direction of his life. Greg was a lifelong student of chemical engineering and was the CEO of five different...

The family of Chriss Addison will celebrate his life of 81 years at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 30, 2020, with a private service at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. He will be laid to rest at the Terry County Cemetery. He passed on Monday, November 23, 2020, from heart failure. Those whom wish to pay their respects may do so from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel in Lubbock. Face coverings are required. The private service will be live-streamed and accessible for viewing for thirty days at www.memorialdesigners.net where you are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy. On February 19, 1939, James...

The family of Cristina Macias will celebrate her life at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Her family will host a praise and worship celebration from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. In support of the health of her family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the services. The service will be live-streamed at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy. Cristina Macias passed away at the age of 84 in Lubbock, TX. She took her last breath on November 18th, 2020; she met her creator...

Gary Karr passed on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Amarillo, Texas. Due to COVID, a private graveside has been scheduled in the Terry County Cemetery and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy at www.memorialdesigners.net. On July 26, 1946, Gary was born to the late Grady and Nellie Karr of Brownfield, TX. Gary resided there for most of his life, where he raised five daughters. He followed in his father's footsteps, taking over the family's restaurant, The Village Grill, a favorite among the locals. After retirement, he relocated to Amarillo, TX, with his daughter Lindy and...

Homer E. Jones, Sr., a WWII Veteran and ex-POW, along with his loving bride of 74 years, Jo, will be laid to rest Saturday, November 7, 2020. The private family burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Brownfield Cemetery. Jo and Homer were life-long West Texans, born, reared, and married in Slaton, before living in Wellman for 52 years, then moving to Lubbock in 2000. Homer was Wellman's first and only Vocational Agriculture teacher for 35 years and was a Minister of the Lord's word at several congregations of the Churches of Christ, including Wellman, Graham Chapel, Grassland, and others. He was also a farmer, store clerk, cotton gin employee, husband, father of five, teacher of two...

Denver City, Texas Funeral services for Virginia Johnson (90) will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Denver City under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City. Officiating will be Kyle Streun. Interment in Denver City Memorial Park. Virginia Johnson, our beloved mother & MIMI passed away on October 18, 2020. She was born on October 28, 1929 in Terry County to Beatrice & Loyd Chambliss, a farming family who lived in Brownfield, Texas Virginia was married to Carl Johnson, her sweetheart of 65 years, who is deceased. Virginia and Carl had one son Dwayne Johnson & wife Wanda from Andrews, Texas. Virginia had two...

The family of Charles Ray Smith will celebrate his life of 82 years at 10:30 am on Monday, September 28, 2020, at East Hester Church of Christ, Brownfield, TX, followed by burial in the Meadow Cemetery. The family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. He passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. In support of the health of his family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the service and visitation. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy by selecting the icon at...

The family of Gary Kilgore celebrated his life of 76 years at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel. The family hosted a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. He passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. In support of the health of his family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the service and visitation. The service will be live-streamed and be available for thirty days at www.memorialdesigners.net. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy by selecting the icon. Gary Allen was born February 13, 1944, in...

Graveside services for Weedon Hays 80, of Lubbock will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Park. She passed from this life Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Lubbock. Weedon was born March 13, 1940 in Haskell Texas to the late Clyde and Cleta Kelley. She graduated with her Masters in Education from Abilene Christian College and taught in Abilene and Roswell. She later moved to Brownfield were she taught for the Brownfield Independent School District for over 30 years. Weedon was a faithful member of the Brownfield Church of Christ. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Bill Hays of Farmington, NM, Kelley Hays and wife Leigh of McKinney; granddaughter, Emily...

Richard Leroy Barrier was born June 22, 1930 in Borden County, Texas and he passed on June 07, 2020 in Kerrville. He was born to parents, Richard Leroy "Roy" and Zenobia Faye Barrier. Leroy graduated in 1947 from Meadow High School. After high school, he joined the US Army serving in Okinawa during the Korean War (1951-1953). Most of Leroy's life he worked as a farmer, rancher, horse trainer and apartment manager but he will always be known for being a real Top-Hand Cowboy in every way. He married the love of his life, Wanda Fay Alridge in 1951. Leroy was a faithful husband and a devoted father to their 2 sons. Leroy served 12 years as the Terry County Committeeman for the Agricultural...

Richard Lee Ridgway, 84, died on February 13, 2020 in Flower Mound, Texas surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Allie (Hamilton) and Weldon Ridgway. Richard grew up on his family'scotton farm in Brownfield, Texas and was valedictorian ofBrownfield High School's Class of 1953. He was married to the love of his life, Donna (Newsom) Ridgway,in 1957 and was married for 62 years. He received a BS in agronomy from Texas Tech University in 1957 and earned his MS and Ph.D. in entomology from Cornell University in 1959 and 1960. He began his professional career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and later served on the graduate faculty at Texas A&M University. He served...