Graveside services held for James Chancellor in Post
Graveside services for James Chancellor 53 of Big Spring were conducted January 3 at Terrace Cemetery in Post with Rev. Billie Smith officiating. Myers & Smith Funeral Home directed. Chancellor died December 31 in Fort Worth. He was born December 21, 1943 in Post and married Jan Gaydos on March 5, 1979 in Crosbyton, moving to Big Spring from Lubbock in 1980.
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James Chancellor
Big Spring
Terrace Cemetery
Billie $. Smith
Myers & Smith Funeral Home
Chancellor
Fort Worth
Post
Jan Gaydos
Crosbyton
Lubbock
Mr Chancellor Dies. Diesel Mechanic Led James Diesel Service
Mr Chancellor was a diesel mechanic and owner of James Diesel Service. He is survived by his wife, two sons Jay of Big Spring and Jamie of Slaton, two daughters Charlotte Herring and Scarlet Pierce both of Slaton, one stepson Sammie Lowe of Slaton, one brother Jerry of Brownfield, four sisters Lana Smith Martha Mann both of Dallas Juanita Tilley of Lufkin and Deanell Chancellor of as Mr Chancellor is also survived by eight grandchildren.
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Chancellor
James Diesel Service
Jay
Big Spring
Jamie
Slaton
Charlotte Herring
Scarlet Pierce
Sammie Lowe
Jerry
Brownfield
Lana Smith
Martha Mann
Dallas
Juanita Tilley
Lufkin
Deanell Chancellor
Wednesday rites for Polly Jones held
Services for Polly Gregg Jones 82 of Levelland were held January 1 at Ropesville First Baptist Church with three ministers officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery. She died December 30 in Levelland and was born February 24, 1914 in Chillicothe. She had two marriages, to Jesse Gregg and later Douglas Jones. Survived by a son, a daughter, a stepdaughter, two sisters, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials suggested to church or Lubbock State School volunteer council.
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Polly Gregg Jones
Levelland
Ropesville First Baptist Church
Mark McMillan
Alvin Walker
Greg Kinch
Meadow Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Walker
Chillicothe
Jesse Gregg
Lovington
Douglas Jones
Brownwood
Lubbock State School
Volunteer Service Council
Lubbock
Texas
Memorial services for Rusty Ellis in Brownfield
Memorial services for Rusty Ellis 38 of Brownfield were held January 2 at the Brownfield Church of Christ with Rev. Jack Garrett and Rev. Charles Schmidt officiating. Burial followed at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Ellis died December 31 at St Mary of the Plains Hospital in Lubbock. Born February 1, 1958 in Lubbock, he was a Brownfield High School graduate of 1976 and a farmer. He is survived by his son Ben Ellis of Tahoka, his mother Patti Winn of Brownfield, his father Edward Ellis of Balls, sister Michelle Ellis of Brownfield, brother Steve Ellis of Austin, and nephews Tyler Ellis and Cutter Knox. he was predeceased by nephew Logan Ellis.
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Rusty Ellis
Brownfield
Brownfield Church of Christ
Jack Garrett
Charles Schmidt
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Mr. Ellis
St. Mary of the Plains Hospital
Lubbock
Brownfield High School
Ellis
South Plains College
First Christian Church
Ben Ellis
Tohoka
Patti Winn
Edward Ellis
Balls
Michelle Ellis
Steve Ellis
Austin
Tyler Ellis
Cutter Knox
Logan Ellis
Services Held for Charles Phillips in Brownfield
Services for Charles Calvin Phillips 60 of Bangs were held Jan 3 at Burns-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Brownfield with Brother Jackie D Matlock officiating. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery. He died Dec 31 in Bangs. Born July 25, 1936 in Pattonville, he was a Navy veteran and self employed. Survived by his mother J L Phillips of Bangs, a sister Shirley Baker of Brownfield and five brothers Jack and Bob of Brownfield, Ross of Lubbock, Jerry of Brownwood and Paul of Early. Pallbearers were Jack Phillips, Bob Phillips, Jerry Phillips, Paul Phillips, Glen Jones and Stanley Couch.
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Charles Calvin Phillips
Bangs
Burns-Smith Funeral Home
Brownfield
Jackie D. Matlock
Mr. Phillips
Pattonville
U.S. Navy
J.L. Phillips
Shirley Baker
Jack
Bob
Ross
Lubbock
Jerry
Brownwood
Paul
Early
Jack Phillips
Bob Phillips
Jerry Phillips
Paul Phillips
Glen Jones
Stanley Couch
Alma Preston services to be observed Saturday
Memorial services for Alma Walker Preston a Midland resident who died December 29 were held January 4 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Born April 18 1924 in Meadow she attended Meadow High School and Texas Tech University and worked as a legal secretary before retiring. She is survived by two sons a brother three sisters three grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
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Alma Walker Preston
Midland
Ellis Funeral Home
Meadow
Texas Tech Univ
Preston
Lake
Services Held for Grace Renfro at 89
Graveside services for Grace Renfrow 89 of Brownfield were held Jan. 1 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. Officiated by John McCoy. She died Dec. 30 at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 17 1907 in Dallas she married Vern Bridge in 1925 in Tokio. He died Aug. 19 1958. She was a Church of Christ member. Survived by son Ervin Bridge Big Spring two grandchildren five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
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Grace Bridge Renfrow
Brownfield
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
John McCoy
Dallas
Vern Bridge
Tokio
Renfrow
Church of Christ
Ervin Bridge
Big Spring
Obituaries: John Sophus Hixon 84 Kennewick Washington
Friday rites observed for John Sophus Hixon a 84 year old former Brownfield resident who died December 29 in Kadlee Hospital. He was born March 7 1912 in Mt Vernon Missouri and served in World War II Europe Theater earning a Purple Heart. He and his wife operated a Phillips Petroleum Truck Stop in Brownfield for 20 years. He is survived by daughter Patricia Elam and Bill and by three granddaughters and six grandsons. He was preceded in death by a grandson and a sister.
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John Sophus Hixon
Kennewick
Wash
Dwight Huffman
Duncan
Oklo
Mr. Hixon
Brownfield
Kadlee Hospital
Mt. Vernon
Alice Eppler Hixon
Hixon
Phillips
Patsy May
Gotcher services held for Travis N Gotcher in Kermit
Services for Travis N Gotcher 83 of Kermit were held January 4 at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Lee Jr officiating Burial followed at Kermit Cemetery under Cooper Funeral Chapel direction Gotcher born November 5 1913 in Brownwood married Mozelle Edwards December 27 1934 in Stanton She died October 4 1990 Retired dumptruck operator He survived by daughter Wanda Kirkendoll of Brownfield son Jim of Whitehouse Tennessee three brothers Turnel Bill Todd two sisters Lenorah Evans Maxine McGee 13 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren one son in law Jim Kirkendall two daughters in law Sandra Gotcher Helen Gotcher Bobby Gotcher noted December 1995
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Travis N. Gotcher
Kermit
Grace Temple Baptist Church
Johnny Lee Jr
Kermit Cemetery
Cooper Funeral Chapel
Mr. Gotcher
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
Brownwood
Mozelle Edwards
Stanton
Gotcher
Wanda Kirkendoll
Brownfield
Jim
Whitehouse
Tenn
Todd
Longview
Turnel & Bill
Odessa
Lenorah Evans
Maxine McGee
Kaufman
Jim Kirkendall
Sandra Gotcher
Helen Gotcher
Bobby Gotcher
C W Hunt Sr 88 services in Meadow First Baptist Church
C W Hunt Sr aged 88 of Brownfield had funeral services January 2 at Meadow First Baptist Church with Rev Ken McClung officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral direction. He died December 31 born June 30 1908 in Venus married Lorene Navell Cross September 28 1928 in Post. Survived by three daughters, two sisters, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. son C W Hunt Jr preceded in death.
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C.W. Hunt, Sr
Brownfield
Meadow First Baptist Church
Ken McClung
Meadow Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Mr. Hunt
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Venus
Lorene Navel Cross
Post
Brownfield XYZ Club Menu Jan 6 10
The Brownfield XYZ Club at 101 S D St posts a weekly menu from January 6 to 10. Each day features a set of main courses with sides ranging from chicken dishes to roasts and enchiladas, followed by desserts and bread or rolls. Monday offers Chicken Spaghetti and yellow hominy. Friday serves Chicken Fried Steak with country gravy.
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Brownfield Xyz Club
S. D St
Senior Citizens Brownfield Menu January Week
The Brownfield Senior Citizens center at 500 W. Bridges lists meals for Jan 6 to 10. Monday offers Chicken Fried Steak with sides. Tuesday Green Chili Chicken. Wednesday Polish Sausage. Thursday Chicken Pot Pie. Friday Beef Stroganoff with appropriate sides and desserts.
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Brownfield Senior Citizens
W. Bridges
Yoakum County Connection elects four directors
Yoakum County Connection holds its annual meeting January 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Yoakum County Park Party House to elect four new directors for the 12 member board. Bettty Switzer of the Texas Commission of the Arts will provide the keynote. Attendance includes door prizes. Attendees urged to offer suggestions.
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Yoakum County Connection
Yoakum County Park Party House
Yoakum County
Betty Switzer
Community Development and Rural Services of
Texas Commission of the Arts
Austin
Winston Churchill
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Polly Jones
Charles Phillips
Alma Preston
Grace Renfro
Grace Renfrow
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Lubbock Road
Mee
AE Bank
American State Bank
MasterMoney
Travis Gotcher
Meadow First Baptist
Johnnie" Roe
Charley Gillett
Sundown
Peraps
Clara Gilbert
Charles Gillet
Carla
Davis
Duke
Byrum
Gay Gilbet
Gamily
Paul Gilbet
Contreras
Yoakum Co. Connection
Carey
FDIC
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