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On a national level, there just isn’t enough to go around. The American Red Cross says a current national blood shortage is a “crisis” - the worst blood shortage in over a decade. It’s website, Redcross.org, even reads “Calling All Donors” in an effort to reach people and get them to roll up their sleeves.
Read moreThe City of Brownfield held a public meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the fireworks show celebration. The public meeting was led by Mayor Tom Hesse, City Secretary Kelly Burris, City Manager Jeff Davis, Eric Horton, and Layne Marlow. The committee met to discuss the 2022 Firework Show and Celebration. The committee was in unison that last year’s Centennial Celebration was a success.
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A 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe lost control in the ice on U.S. Highway 62/385 resulting in a one vehicle rollover. All three occupants in the vehicle were taken by EMS for minor injuries. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Terry County Sheriff's deputies were on scene to clear traffic.
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The Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, January 24 for a regularly scheduled meeting. The board began the meeting by recognizing the January Student of the Month Brooklyn Jackson, and following the presentation the board presented the Employees of the Month Melinda Hammons of Colonial Heights, Rebekah Swaringen of Brownfield High, April Berry of Brownfield Middle School, and Taylor Staggs of Oak Grove. The board presented each individual with a plaque and a gift card.
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Daniel D. Rogotzke, (age 70) of Brownfield, Texas succumbed to a long battle with cancer on January 21, 2022. “Dan” was born in Springfield Minnesota on August 29, 1951, to Elvin and Bernice “Bunny” Rogotzke. Dan graduated from Springfield High School in 1969. He then joined the United States Air Force and served his country through the Vietnam War while stationed in Spokane, Washington at Fairchild Airforce base and served overseas duty in Guam working on KC-135 air refueling tankers for the B-52 squadron. He attended Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. Dan is preceded in death by his first wife, Coby Miller of Spokane, Washington. He later settled in Brownfield Texas and is survived by his second wife, Cyndra Bartlett-Rogotzke, and his third wife, Debbi Jackson-Foshee; each of whom continued being a great source of friendship & support throughout Dan’s life. Dan is survived by his two brothers; Tom Rogotzke of Campbell, California and John Rogotzke, of Snyder, Texas, his children; Shana Gaunt & husband Mark, Kristen Jacobs, Joshua Rogotzke, Cyarah Rogotzke, Jeff Jackson, three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Not to be forgotten; a niece, great-nephews, cousins, his beloved best friend and companion Shasta, who nursed him and loved him endlessly and the “chosen family” of the dear friends that Dan had throughout his life’s journey with his dedication in the service, his work, through his love of music or in just knowing and loving Dan. Dan had a heartfelt, contagious laugh with “snorts” that we all loved. Overall, Dan was a very upbeat, soulful person with an inquisitive personality. He spent a great deal of time introspecting to understand what his “purpose” was in life. He was a very open-minded individual with special interests in spirituality, existentialism, politics, the universe and the way of the world. His most beloved hobbies were riding motorcycles; where he took cross country trips, attended multiple Sturgis motorcycle rallies, playing the piano, music, fast cars, and shooting with his boys. Dan has had a great influence in many of our lives and in our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all. We are all grateful that he is now at peace and has now hopefully received all the worldly answers that he has so diligently been seeking for so many years. No memorial service or celebration of life is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.
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Funeral services for Betty Joyce Patton, 91, of Brownfield will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Brownfield First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. The family held a visitation on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Betty was born on August 21, 1930, in O'Donnell to Edward and Lilly James. She graduated from Seminole High School. Betty married Gordan Douglas Patton on April 21, 1951, in O'Donnell. She was a member of the Brownfield First Baptist Church since 1951 where she helped with Bible study and Sunday School. She was a member of the Garden Club, the bowling league, and very active as an Eastern Star. She enjoyed going to Sorority at the Seleta Jane Clubhouse. Betty was a substitute teacher for 12 years. She loved her friends and playing Rummikub. She was a devoted wife and her passion was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Gordan Patton, daughter, Debra Denise, brother, Raymond James, and sister, Bea Richardson. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Dana Hamm and husband, Ace, of Brownfield, Tammie Bayouth of Abilene, five grandchildren Tanner Hamm of Granbury, Breck Hamm and wife, Kelsey of Plano, Lexie Bayouth of Abilene, Addie Bayouth of Abilene, Randall Beasley and wife, Autumn of Ropesville; and six great-grandchildren, Copelin Hamm, Lochren Hamm, Declan Hamm, Kensi Hamm, Avery Beasley, and Isla Pearl Beasley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brownfield First Baptist Church or charity of your choice.
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