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Read moreLaDoyce Caswell, 93, of Brownfield, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her home. A celebration of her beautiful life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Meadow--what would have been her 94th birthday. Interment followed at the Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. LaDoyce was born on June 3, 1931, in Thalia, to Joe and Viola Keesee. In the early 1940s, her family moved to Terry County, where she met the absolute love of her life, Olane Caswell. They were married on July 28, 1949, and spent a lifetime devoted to each other. She was a treasure. To know her was to be touched by her warmth and laughter--her smile lit up her whole face, and her eyes always held a joyful twinkle. LaDoyce loved deeply and fiercely--first her Savior, then her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She embodied love in its purest form: kind, wise, strong, and endlessly giving. Her life was a testament to service and joy. Whether teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, leading 4-H sewing projects, serving as a school class parent, or working side-by-side with her husband on the farm--driving the tractor or feeding cowboys hearty meals during roundups-she poured herself into everything she did. Her home radiated warmth, comfort, and the kind of joy that left a lasting imprint on all who entered. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Olane, her son Gerald Caswell, son-in-law Alan Bayer, great-granddaughter Cambri Rowland, great-grandson Kolter Green, and her brother J.D. Keesee. She is survived by her three daughters: Shirla Bayer, Roni (Steve) Taylor, and Laura (Philip) Mackey; her daughter-in-law, Tere Caswell; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Bingham and Eloise Brown; and her brother, Bill Keesee. We were truly blessed with the best. Those who choose to may make donations to the First Baptist Church of Meadow or to a charity of your choice.
Read moreAUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the results of a one-day, multi-state enhanced traffic enforcement operation focused on getting drivers to follow
Read moreLegislative session wraps up The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Read moreAUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List—this time in Hidalgo Co. Eliud Perez Reyes, a violent offender wanted in multiple counties, was arrested on Monday, May 26. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for his arrest.
Read moreCarmen Sue Yoachum Camp, a cherished member of the Liberty City & Kilgore community and former special education teacher at Brownfield ISD, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, May 23, 2025, at her home in Liberty City. She was 87 years old. Carmen’s life will be honored with a visitation on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Rader Funeral Home at 401 N. Martin Street, Kilgore, Texas. A funeral service will be held the following day on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am, at the same location. She will be laid to rest at Danville Cemetery after the service. Please visit RaderFuneralHome.com for her full obituary. es and great-nephews.
Read moreFrom their rapid flight to their high-energy needs, hummingbirds are among nature’s most fascinating creatures. It’s no wonder that hummingbird feeders are a common sight in Texas yards and gardens, from Texarkana to El Paso and Amarillo to Weslaco.
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