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Services for Stanley Rimer, 87, of Lubbock will be held at 10am Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Jody O’Bryant officiating. Stanley was born on October 21, 1932 to Charles “Owen” and Mabel Rimer in Rush Springs, OK. He enjoyed family, fishing and woodworking. Stanley married Ardeth on January, 12, 1983 in Brownfield. In his early years he worked as an oilfield pumper and later he pursued a career in truck driving. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Owen” and Mabel Rimer; three brothers, Bobby Gene, Arnold and Harold Wayne; sister, Pat Propps and a son, Gayland Ingram. Stanley is survived by his wife, Ardeth Rimer; son, Keith Rimer and wife Gail; two daughters, Tammy Strunk and Karen Thompson and husband Jimmy; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Dale Rimer and wife Pam, and Danny Marlin Rimer and wife Penny and numerous neices and nephews.
Read morePrivate family services will be held at a later time for Charlie Wesley Webb.Charlie passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the age of 76. Wesley was born on May 3, 1944 to Hazel Gertrude Webb and George Webb in Brownfield.He graduated from Brownfield High School and afterward he joined the United States Army and was stationed overseas in Germany from 1961 to 1964. When he came back, he settled down, and worked at Brownfield Power & Light for many years. He made many friends while working there and you could always find him sitting outside the plant chatting with someone. Wesley had a love for fishing. He visited the area lakes to catch the biggest fish you would have ever seen. He also had a joy for Bingo. He would get to the Bingo Hall hours early just to make sure nobody else got his parking place or sat at his table spot. He loved going to Montelongo’s Mexican Food Restaurant when he went to Lubbock to play Bingo. He had a passion for tinkering, whether it be with lawn mowers or cars. He would always fix anything himself. He loved to go to garage sales and steal great finds and he made sure to show you all his treasures. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, brother, and sister. He leaves behind his beloved dog, Booger; three nieces, Patty Downey, Tammy Ratliff, and Cindi Jones; a nephew, Michael Webb; as well as many great nieces, nephews, and cousins who all loved him very much.
Read moreBetty McCalib, of Eunice, formerly of Brownfield, Texas, passed away at her home on August 4, 2020. A viewing will be held at Griffin Funeral Home in Hobbs on Monday, August 10, 2020 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. A private burial will be held after the viewing. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com.
Read more(Washington, D.C., August 5, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced it will authorize Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments, defer the resulting interest accrual and allow other flexibilities to help farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreOn Thursday, at approximately 2:14 p.m. Brownfield Fire & Rescue was called out to an accident at the Lubbock Highway (US 62/82) and David Bailey Rd. intersection. A witness, who spoke with TxDPS stated a silver Ford F-150, was heading south in the southbound lane of US 62/82 and turned left at the intersection of David Bailey Rd. Upon crossing onto David Bailey Rd. a 2018 Dodge Challenger, heading north in the northbound lanes of US 62/82, collided with the F-150 on the right front fender, bounced and hit the right side of the bed of the F-150. The Challenger would then spin and come to a rest facing southeast in the south side bar-ditch. The F-150 also came to rest facing south in the south side bar-ditch. BRMC EMS, Brownfield Fire & Rescue, Terry County Sheriff’s Dept., and TxDPS worked the scene of the accident. There were no injuries reported.
Read moreA.C.E.S awarded eleven seniors with a $500 scholarship and a MacBook Air during a "one-at-a-time" presentation on August 3. The students receiving the scholarships were Bryan Valentine, Armando Mojica, Tabitha Garcia, Jeffrey Davis, Lauren Mancilla, Isaac Garcia, Shae Valenzuela, Jaydus Garcia, Naziah Alvarado, Blake Crowley and Hunter Sisson (not pictured).
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