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Alton Eugene Burnett of Cottage Village in Brownfield, passed away from this life February 8, 2022. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, at Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield, with Joey Pierce officiating. Burial followed in the City of Sundown Cemetery. Alton and family are under the care of Ratliff Funeral Home of Brownfield. Alton was born to Arthur Edward and Edna Wortham Burnett in Red Lake, New Mexico on September 20, 1930. He grew up in Red Lake and Portales, New Mexico, graduating from Portales High School. He loved to fix cars, attend classic car shows and play jokes on everyone. He never passed up a good game of volleyball or horseshoes or a chance to aggravate his grandkids. He always strived to have the perfect lawn, and never gave up trying to catch those gophers! Alton worked for McAlister Trucking, and that brought him to Sundown where he met and married his beloved wife of 62 years, Ella Mae Giddens on December 23, 1950, in Sundown, Texas. Alton spent many years working for Cities Service Company in the Sundown area, retiring as a field foreman for Oxy, USA. Alton is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ella, sisters Viola Walker and Jessie Whitehead, as well as brother Leroy Burnett. Alton is survived by his children, Eddie Burnett (Vicki) of Houston, Danny (Traci) Burnett of Sundown, Steve (Melissa) Burnett of Plainview, Donna Dill (Tony) of Brownfield, and Debbie Gillespie of Slaton. Grandpa Burnett left behind 10 cherished grandchildren: Roger (Christine) Burnett, Chad Burnett (Candice Rebbe), Jamie (Curtis) Lynn, Morgan (Sean) Vaughn, Calvin Day, Justin Burnett, Britney Gillespie, Matthew Burnett, Kegan (Kelly) Gillespie, and Aaron Burnett, along with 11 precious great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Vera (Al) Thompson of Elizabeth City, North Carolina and Wanda (Richard) Hendrix of Wichita Falls, Texas along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Alton was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Sundown. He coached little league baseball for many years. He was our loving husband, brother, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.
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Services for Mary Susan Perez were held at 2 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home with burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-7 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Susan went to her heavenly home on February 14, 2022. She was born on March 7, 1956, to Jesse and Mary Avila of Gatesville, TX. She married the love of her life, David Perez, Jr., on August 5, 1978. They were married for 43 years. Susan worked for Meadow ISD for many years. She was a woman of strong faith and always had a lending ear for her friends. Susan enjoyed spending time with her kids, but most of all she enjoyed spoiling her grandbabies. “Sister time” was very important to her. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Jesse and Mary Avila; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Donna Perez. Susan is survived by her husband, David; daughter, Jessica (Mathew) Acevedo of Howe; son, Trey (Lindsay) Perez of New Home and Andrea (Brandi) Egert-Perez of Lubbock; seven grandkids; sisters, Pam and Yolanda; brother, Jesse; and many brothers and sisters-in-law who she considered family.
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Jeremy Mark Webb, age 41 of Lubbock (formerly Brownfield, Texas), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. He was born December 5, 1980 to John and Beverly (DePoyster) Webb. To be in this world but not of it truly described Jeremy. He suffered along with every hurting soul he met and strived to make their lives better, if only for a day. Jeremy was a son, brother and uncle to us but to others a listening ear, a tutor, a friend or a defender. Jeremy always wanted each person to be treated with dignity regardless of the circumstance. Jeremy is remembered at Wellman Union High School, class of 1999, for his amazing football and track accomplishments but his interests were unlimited. He always found excitement in knowledge. He was always thinking or dreaming of ways to make the world a better place to live. As a young boy Jeremy ran everywhere, almost never walking. We envision Jeremy sprinting to the pearly gates of Heaven to embrace our Heavenly Father. Jeremy faced many hurdles during his time on Earth. Our family finds peace knowing his body and spirit are renewed. Jeremy is survived by his parents, two sisters, Misty Ruhland of Lampasas and Marcie Van Osdale (Steve Van Osdale) of Lubbock and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Our lives are forever changed by Jeremy’s love and affection. We are grateful for the time we were granted. Memorial service for friends and family members is pending. Condolences may be sent to the family at 6956 22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79407
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Funeral service for Celso Navarro Duran, Sr., 87, of Brownfield was held at 10 am Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Visitation were held from 10 am to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Celso was born on July 18, 1934, in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose Ines Duran and Victoria Duran. He married Maria De La Luz Vasquez on June 14, 1958. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Celso loved playing and spending time with his grandchildren. He played baseball and also enjoyed watching baseball and basketball. He loved planning and taking his family on vacations. Celso was preceded in death by his wife, Maria De La Luz Duran; daughter, Sally Rodriguez; son, Mario Duran; parents, Jose Ines and Victoria Duran; and brothers, Martin Duran, Manuel Duran, and Felipe Duran. Celso is survived by his son-in-law, Eddie Rodriguez; son, Celso Duran, Jr. and wife Sylvia of Brownfield; daughters, Patricia Perez and husband Noe of Lubbock, Sylvia Casanova and husband Fernando of Brownfield and Mary Lou Duran of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ofelia Duran Navarro of Coacalco, Mexico.
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Services for Yoakum County Judge Jim Barron, 81, of Plains, Texas was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2022, at Plains First Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow at Plains Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2022, in the Sanctuary of Plains First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.brownfieldfuneralhome.com. Judge Barron went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Jim will also be remembered as a devoted community servant. Judge Barron served Yoakum County for more than 40 years, first as a Yoakum County Commissioner of Precinct 3, and then as County Judge from 2007 to 2022. Jim always considered the people of Yoakum County to be his extended family. He viewed his civic service as a calling from God to help the people around him. As County Commissioner and Judge, he was appointed to serve on numerous regional and state Boards. He loved being a greeter at First Baptist Church Plains and has likely welcomed most of you personally over the years. Jim lived the life of a servant and was welcomed home by His Father with these words, “Well done My good and faithful servant. Enter now into the joy of the Lord.” Jim was born in Lamesa on August 20, 1940, to Tom and Marguerite (Knox) Barron. A lifelong Texan, he graduated from Plains High School and attended Howard County Junior College and Texas Tech University. On April 22, 1960, he married the love of his life, Jo Ann Howell, in Seagraves. After returning to his hometown of Plains to raise his two sons, Jim farmed and managed a grain elevator for several years before he made the decision to run for the office of County Commissioner, in which he served 24 years. Even after his “retirement” in 2001, Jim wanted to continue to help his community. He worked very hard and brought Crosswind.com to Yoakum County, their first internet service ever. Jim’s retirement from government service was short-lived, and in 2007, Jim began what he considered to be his 16 year “adventure” in the office of County Judge. To his family and those who knew him, Jim was a devoted Christian who set an example of the importance of faith in Jesus and dependence on God for wisdom and direction. He and Jo Ann have been members of First Baptist Church in Plains since 1960. Jim was always a student - continually striving to learn new things that would help him serve others. His family was of utmost importance to him, especially those grandsons, Ross and Trent. They loved their Poppy and Poppy loved them. The bible says “husbands love and honor your wife.” It was obvious Jim loved, adored, and honored Jo Ann. April 22 would have been their 62 Anniversary. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Tommy Barron and Mark Barron. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann; two sons, Alan (Wendy) Barron of Fort Worth, and Jeff Barron of Dallas; two grandsons, Ross Barron and Trent Barron; a brother, Darrell Barron; and three ornery nephews and three precious nieces. Jim will also be dearly missed and fondly remembered by the community he served so well!
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Services for Jessie Runell Hollingsworth Webb will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home with Rev. Dana Flud officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Jessie passed away February 10, 2022, in Lubbock TX. She was born in Knox City, TX. on January 4, 1938, to Arthur Dee and Ethel Estelle Hawley Hollingsworth of Rochester TX. She was born the ninth of 10 children and was raised on a farm near the main fork of the Brazos River. She described her childhood home as the best place in the world for a child to be raised. She met Jack Allen Webb in Rochester, TX. in 1954 and they were married on May 13, 1955 in Benjamin, TX. They were blessed with threchildren, Lynette, Brenda and Allen. In 1965, they moved to Terry County where they farmed and raised children over the next 30 years. She enjoyed talking about another birthday that was so close to her heart, she received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in 1967 and her life was never the same! She enjoyed going to Church where she built lifelong friendships and served in many capacities such as Church Mission’s director, Elder, President of the Women’s Ministry (UFW) and serving her Savior in many other ways. In her day to day life, she shared her faith in Jesus Christ and led many to the Lord. From the heartache and hurt in her own life she ministered to the hurting and broken-hearted people that crossed her path. Jessie owned and operated a re-sale store where she was able to touch many, many lives of women who were hurting and struggling. She prayed for them, encouraged them, provided clothing to them and their children and shared the saving grace of Jesus Christ. She was a caregiver for many years to people with Alzheimer/dementia and deeply loved and cared for each one. She was a prayer warrior and loved to read and study her favorite book, the Bible. Jessie loved to cook, decorate her home, and take care of her family. When she arrived in heaven, she was greeted by Her Savior, her brothers Sharky, Jack, Wimpie, Tunny, Jimmy T, her sisters Vivien and Dorothy along with her Mom and Dad. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Lynette Webb Davis of Brownfield, daughter Brenda and Terry Barrier of Cleburne, son Allen and Christie Webb of Lubbock. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, BJ and Shana Sisson of Brownfield, Josh and Heather Sisson of Panama City, FL, Tiffany and Jeff Proctor of Snyder, Jared and Jessica Barrier of Clinton, NC, Jessica and Chris Burkhardt of Petronilla, TX, Christopher Webb of Midland, and Tyler and Chelsea Webb of Odessa. She is also survived by one brother, David and his wife Alice Hollingsworth of Rochester, and one sister Etta Mae Brazell of San Antonio, and nine great-grandchildren, plus lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Funeral Service for Shauna George, 70, of Brownfield will be held at 10 am Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Brownfield First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00- 7:30 pm Monday, February 14, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Shauna was born on November 24, 1951, to Dale and Trucene George in Brownfield. She graduated from Brownfield High School and attended the nursing program, earning a degree in nursing. She was a member of Brownfield First Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church. She enjoyed watching sports, especially Tech and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved her niece and nephew and never missed attending their sporting events. Shauna is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Trucene George and nephew, Scotty George. Shauna is survived by her brother Scott George and wife Debbie Thompson of Lubbock; niece, Stormy George and nephew, Sterling George.
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Robert Gene Rose, age 83 of Whitney Texas passed away Sunday February 6, 2022, in Waco Texas. A funeral service was held at 3:00 pm Friday, February 11, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Bruce Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Whitney. A visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, February 10, 2022. Robert was born November 15, 1938, in Brownfield Texas to John Riley and Mary Elizabeth Rose. He was in the US Army, he worked in the petroleum oil field for over 41 years, and 21 years with Oxydential City Service. Bob and Carleen retired to Whitney Texas in 2002. Robert enjoyed camping with his family, going to Las Vegas, and watching sports. He also loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Carleen Rose; brothers and sisters, Gladys Geneva, Jay Rose, Cue Rose, Inez Duffy, Irene Brown, Ed Rose, Nina Depoister, Fay Warren, Donald Rose, Christine Purvis, Mark Rose; and parents, John Riley and Mary Elizabeth Rose. Robert is survived by his children, Scott Rose and wife Teresa of Levelland, Brian Rose and wife Lisa of Sundown, Carrie Glass and husband Matt Glass of Cibolo; and sister, Mary Nell of Odessa, grandchildren, Aaron Jordan Rose, Audra Breann Rose, Lawrence Riley Rose, Robert Evan Rose, and Rian Michael Rose of Levelland, and Michael Alan Glass and Nathan Tyler Glass both of Cibolo.
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