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Services for Juan Manuel Granado, 71, of Meadow was held at 2 p.m. September 3, 2021 at The Lord Supper Church in Gomez. Visitation was held be held starting at 3 p.m.
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Marie G. Wilson gained her wings and joined her maker on August 19, 2021 due to heart complications at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Services will be held on Thursday, August 26th at Zanies Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Henson officiating. This service will begin at 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest on Friday, August 27th at the National Cemetery in Dallas Texas with Brother Johnny Long officiating. Interment Service to begin at 11 a.m. Marie was born November 7, 1941 to the late Germaine and Andre Ferland in Lawrence Mass. She was the eldest sister to Raymond, Rene, and Billy. She married the love of her life on November 19, 1971. Blending their family created an unruly mob that she dedicated her life to. She has raised countless children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and adopted kids. Marie showed love to everyone she met. Along with her family, her faith was very important to her. She made canvas crosses that she handed to anyone that would accept one. She was an artist at heart and crafted like no other. She will be missed more than words can express. Marie had a thrifting addiction and the family sends their condolences to The Goodwill. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Ferland; son, Robert E Wilson; Andrew and three other grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Donald of the home; children, Grace Slaughter and husband Try, Patrick Wilson and wife Theresa, Donald W Wilson and wife Mary, Gwen Hamilton and husband Gordy and Donald Wilson Jr and wife Deborah; grandchildren, Jeannie, Nichole, Monica, Stephanie, Robert Jr, Ashley, Patrick Jr, Catherine, Lisa, Savannah, Aimee, Cassandra, Vance, Maria, Brittany , Jonathon, Megan, Erin, Ely, Gordy, and Howie; great grandchildren, Michelle, DJ, Mathew, Alyssa, Wanda, Jace, Geremi, Kylee, Olivia, Jeremiah, Zacherie, Ashlynn, Paisley, Nathan, Zoe, Abree, Gemma, Kylan, Melonie, Barrett, Lrrynn, Jacob, Sylas, Ciara, Mila and baby Roman due to be born in October; cousins, Twink and Penny along with many other loving family members and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Mathew Shanks, Robert Wilson Jr, DJ Shanks, Lisa Wilson, Savanna Wilson, Dusty Blakeney. Honorary Bearers are all of Marie’s grandchildren. Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ninja Paw Animal Rescue https://www.ninjapawsrescue.org/donate
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Thomas Henry Birdsong, III, died on August 20, 2021 at age 94, he was an only child and predeceased by his parents, T H. Birdsong, Jr., and Virginia Wishart Birdsong; and by both his first wife Annette Jones Birdsong and his second wife, Constance Bradshaw Birdsong. He had a loving blended family. He is survived by his wife, Jane M. Birdsong and his three children, Thomas H. Birdsong, IV, Virginia Corinne Birdsong Winburn and Warren L. Birdsong (Penny); his three grandchildren, Thomas Mills Winburn, Christianna Mills Johnson, and Japheth Saecker, Jr.; and three great grandchildren; Henry, Emaline and George Johnson. Also surviving is one stepdaughter Susan F. Smither and her two children, Gretchen M. Smither, Benjamin H. Smither (Melanie), and great grandson Maxwell H. Smither and one stepson Richard H. Bradshaw. He attended Suffolk High School and was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College (Class of 1949), Ashland, Virginia, with a degree in history and government. He served two years in the U.S. Navy, active duty, during World War II. He entered the peanut business in 1949 with Birdsong Peanuts, Suffolk, Virginia, and spent his entire career spanning 72 years with the company and was the Chairman at his death. In 2000 he was inducted into the Peanut Hall of Fame by the American Peanut Council for his “Outstanding Contributions” to the peanut industry. A native of Suffolk, Mr. Birdsong served the Suffolk community in many ways. He served on the Board of the Old Dominion Boy Scouts, on the Suffolk School Board, as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, as President of the local chapter of Randolph-Macon Alumni, President of the Lions Club, on the Board of Main Street United Methodist Church and was Chairman of the Community Fund. In 1965, Mr. Birdsong became Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the southwest operations of Birdsong Peanuts, headquartered in Gorman, Texas. While in Texas he served on many associations and community activities such as helping establish and finance the Birdsong Women’s Center at the Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville. He was a charter member of the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council. He was active in First United Methodist Church, the NCNB Bank and Tarleton State University (A&M System) all in Stephenville, Texas. While active at Tarleton he was a member of the President’s Club, Trustee Emeritus of the Tarleton State Foundation, established the Endowed Scholarship in Hydrology and endowed the Arts program. He was presented the Conservation Businessman Award by the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District in 2000. He served four terms as President of the Southwestern Shellers Association; Chairman of the National Peanut Council; he served on the Ex-Officio Advisory Board Long-Range Planning for the National Peanut Council; he served on the Advisory Council for the Secretary of Agriculture at the Federal level; Chairman, Southwest Peanut Research and Education Advisory Committee and Director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Besides his home in Texas, Tom had a home in White Stone, Virginia and later a home at the Kilmarnock Westminster Canterbury where he was involved with organizations such as Historic Christ Church, Chesapeake Academy, Rappahannock Art Center and the Virginia Quality Life program. A trustee emeritus of Randolph-Macon College, Mr. Birdsong served on the Board for two terms from 1981-1994 and 1995-2001 including a term as Vice-Chair of the Board. He served on the Executive Committee of the Boydton Society and Board of Directors of the Society Alumni. He and Birdsong Peanuts were significant donors to the Birdsong Field House, Birdsong Hall (dormitory), Birdsong Café, Birdsong Peaks of Excellence Center, Birdsong Townhomes, and improvements to the athletic facilities and other projects. He financially supported several students in order for them to attend Randolph-Macon College. He helped ensure the College’s future by establishing a charitable unitrust that has become part of the College’s endowment. In honor of his business, civic and philanthropic contributions, in 2003 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the college. He was bestowed one of the college’s highest honors — The Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Award for humble service to others. He had a full and meaningful life in all that he did. He was generous with his time and resources to many individuals and charitable endeavors. To all of his family and friends and the communities where he lived, he was a kind, thoughtful and loving man who will be dearly missed. Due to the Coronavirus, a church service is inadvisable at this time. The celebration of life and burial will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 102 Mahan Street (off N. Main St.) Suffolk, VA 23434 on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005 or Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck, 75 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. The family expresses much gratitude to those who knew and cared for him at his home and at Kilmarnock Westminster Canterbury and Rappahannock General Hospital. R. W. Baker Funeral Home in Suffolk, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.
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Funeral services for Jerry Allen, 88, of Chandler, were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Gray officiating. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Allen passed away August 15, 2021 in Tyler. Jerry Dee Allen was born October 15, 1932 in Brownfield, Texas, the son of Alvie Lee Allen and Georgia Mae (Luker) Allen. He retired from the United States Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant after serving from July 1951 to February 1974 where he worked as an aircraft and jet mechanic overseeing jet engine facilities. During his time in the military, he was honored with a bronze star and three USAF commendations. After his retirement, he continued working in aircraft maintenance with Cooper Airmotive in Dallas and Tyler Jet in Tyler. During his time in the military, he volunteered as an outdoor counselor with the Boy Scouts of America in Utah. Jerry also coached Little League Baseball in both Nebraska and Chandler. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Chandler where he served in many areas of the church, and he also volunteered with the Midway Volunteer Fire Department. During his free time, he enjoyed guns, camping and the outdoors. He loved his family dearly and would participate in any extracurricular activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. Jerry will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma (Jones) Allen; sister, Voneva Allen and grandson, Garritt Perdue. Survivors include children, Randy L. Allen and wife Lisa of Arlington, Ricky D. Allen of Chandler; sister, Barbara K. Sullenbarger of Chandler; grandchildren, Stacy Perdue and husband Philip, Travis L. Allen, Christian H. Allen; great grandchildren, Gavin Perdue, Cody Allen, Carter Allen and Kennedy Allen. A visitation was held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.
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Graveside services for Joe Mac Sears were held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Terry County Memorial Cemeterty. A memorial service was held following at 2:30 pm at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Rev. Josh Puckett officiating. A family visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Joe Mac Sears was born to Louise and Odell Sears of Brownfield in Lub bock on January 6, 1955. Joe’s family attended First Baptist Church where Joe accepted Jesus Christ in 1965. Joe attended Brownfield Schools, graduating in 1972. He attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a public relations degree in 1977. After graduations, Joe returned to Brownfield and worked as assistant manager for Odell’s Hardware and Gifts until it closed in 1991. Joe then worked as a sales representative in the gift department for the Dallas Trade Mart. In 1977 Joe became Manager of the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. He later held several jobs locally in retail business such as Bayless Jewelry. He began substitute teaching for the Brownfield School District, which led him to pursue a degree in education. He loved working in the schools and later worked as a teacher aide in the Brownfield High School history and special education classes. His mother always noted that Joe loved music. When he was a baby, music on the radio or TV captivated him. He would immediately turn his head and stand still to listen. That love of music followed him throughout his life. He took piano lessons for many years as well as organ lessons. In school Joe was a member of the BHS band and participated in church choirs at the First Baptist Church. At Texas Tech, he was active in many choral productions. Joe was a long-time member, elder, and organist for the First Christian Church. Like his parents, Joe was an avid Texas Tech men’s basketball fan. Joe has been active in the community for many years. Joe was a member of the city council for eight years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, serving as president and was president of the American Heart Association in Terry County, and member of the Terry County Museum Board. He was a long-time Chair of the Terry County Democratic Party. One highlight of his political service was driving Hillary Clinton around Lubbock when she visited. At his death Joe was a member and elder of the First Christian Church and the Terry County Historical Commission and Terry County Cemetery Association Board. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Louise Sears. He is survived by his sister Susan Sears Roberts, brother-in-law Chris and step-niece Alison Roberts Henry and her husband Aaron and son Ethan. He is also survived by many cousins and second cousins and many friends in Brownfield. The family requests that donations be made to the Matt Adams Scholarship Endowment for Men’s Basketball, Brownfield’s First Christian Church, and Terry County Cemetery Association.
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Betty Ruth Knott passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 27, 1930 to Hubbard and Myrle Free. She is preceded in death by her husband, U.J. Knott and son, Curtis. Betty is survived by her daughter, Kim Bayless and husband Mike of Lubbock; son, Terry of Thailand; granddaughter, Kristan Hart and husband Ken of Rogersville, Missouri, grandson Chris Bayless of Brownfield and great grandsons James and Thomas Hart. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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Services for Alberto Ramirez, of Brownfield, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at United Family Fellowship with Eric Martinez officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Alberto Ramirez, 36, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord in Kentucky. He was born July, 1, 1985, in Midland to Raul Ramirez and Rosa Cisneros. Albert married Regina Flores on May 26, 2012, in Las Vegas. Alberto was a hard-working man whose life revolved around his children. He enjoyed the outdoors and being around his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hermilo Ramirez Natividad D. Ramirez; uncle, Gerardo Ramirez and cousin Roberto Ramirez. Alberto is survived by his wife, Regina Ramirez of Brownfield; two children, Ashley Ramirez and Alberto Ramirez, Jr.; parents, Raul Ramirez, Sr. and Rosa Cisneros; three brothers, Raul Ramirez, Jr. and wife Barbara, Ezequiel Ramirez and Arnold Ramirez; three sisters, Jessica Cisneros and husband Arthur, Rosie Ramirez and Dayami Martinez and husband Carlos; five nephews, Ezequiel Ramirez, Jr., Tommy Corona, Christian Corona; Julian Cordova and Aidan Martinez and a niece, Judith Ramirez
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