Branon Funeral Home

07/26/2025

Honored to support this lovely family during their loss. Admire her genuine loving spirit.

07/25/2025

Wanda passed away on Thursday, July 24th, 2025, in Lubbock, TX.

Wanda was born on April 13, 1940, to James (Jim) and Novalene Addison. She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1958 and Texas Tech University in 1963. A lifelong educator, Wanda took her first teaching job in Albuquerque, NM where she met Donald Tracy. The two were married on November 2, 1968, and spent the next 51 years living and traveling together.

Wanda loved to travel, have a nice glass of wine, and laugh. All traits she sought to pass on to her beloved nieces and nephews.

Wanda was preceded by her husband, Donald Tracy, parents, Jim & Novalene Addison, and brother, Barry Addison.

She is survived by her brothers, Greg Addison and wife, Marie, of Lamesa and Troy Addison of Lubbock. Nieces and nephew, Shawna Taylor & husband, Jeff, Jimmy Addison & wife Cynde, Audra Molina and husband, Joe, Ty Addison, Treg Addison, Trey Addison, Jordan Addison and wife, Casey, and Sunny Blair and husband, Kyle. Many great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at Dawson County Cemetery on Monday, July 28th, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Branon Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home. To send condolences online, please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com.

Special thanks to Legacy of Love Hospice of Lubbock, TX.

07/24/2025

07/11/2025

Memorial service for Cipriana Cortez on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Life in Christ, 202 South Ave N, Lamesa Tx.

Cipriana Cortez, 78, of Lamesa, Tx. went to be with her Lord Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 16, 1946 in Three Rivers, Texas to Melquiades and Teresa (Cavazos) Cortez. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home.

Cipriana loved to sew and could turn bedsheets into beautiful curtains. She enjoyed going to garage sales and picking up pecans when the season rolled around, she also loved plants and flowers.

She is survived by her children, Mario Davila and wife Donann of Kaufman, Tx., Michael Dillard of Winters, Tx., Monica Uvalle of Lamesa, Tx., Teresa Emilia Barron of San Angelo, Tx., and Ignacio Barron of Winters, Tx.; sister, Rafaela Ortiz of Seminole, Tx.; brothers, Paul Cortez and wife Beverly of Coleman, Tx., Alex Cortez of Lamesa, Tx., Frank Cortez and wife Christina of Phoenix, AR., and Robert Cortez of Big Spring, Tx.; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and numerous family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cipriana was preceded in death by her parents, Melquiades and Teresa Cortez; and brothers, Daniel Cortez, Pedro Cortez, Jesse Cortez, Juan Cortez and, Vidal Cavazos.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Home Hospice of Big Spring, 111 E. 7th St. St A, Big Spring, Texas 79720.

To send condolences online, please visit: www.branonfuneralhome.com.

07/10/2025

Graveside service for Bill Ray Mayfield, 91, of Lamesa will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00am at Hancock Cemetery with Minister Kalith Brown officiating. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Branon Funeral Home.

Bill passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Lamesa. Bill was born on April 21, 1934, in Midland, Texas. Bill married Juanita Bean February 26, 1952, in Midland County. They were married for 71 years.

He is survived by siblings, Marchelle Jones and Brooks Mayfield; his children, Nona Woodward and husband, Craig of Burnet, Nan Sharp of O’Donnell, and Billy Ray Mayfield and wife Linda of Lamesa; four grandchildren, Randi Woodward, Shara Dee McCaleb, Preston Sharp and T.J. Sharp; nine great grandchildren, Erin, Stetson, Cason, Mia, Matt, Caleb, Brianna, Sam and Reid; one great great grandson, Kelton.

Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Babe Ferguson; wife, Juanita Bean Mayfield; grandson, Clint Woodward; siblings, Arthur Mayfield, Lillie May Kannady, Edna Lou Wallis, George Mayfield, Robert Mayfield, and Don Mayfield.

Bill was known for his kindness and heart for serving others. He enjoyed the finer things in life like a pot of red beans, a game of horseshoes, a freezer of homemade ice cream, and the sound of a fiddle playing Western swing. Bill’s love for Nita was special, evidenced by the 71 years they were married and the family they built together.

Bill was a member of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Posse & Western Polo Team. He knew his way around a hay baler and baled hay all over this area. One of his biggest joys was cooking for the men’s brotherhood breakfast at Second Baptist Church. He prepared many a sausage patty, egg, and biscuit for his fellow brothers in Christ.

Daddy Bill was one of a kind. He was always armed with a smile and a funny joke. He was a man of few words that held his temper and his tongue. Daddy Bill had a gentle, quiet strength about him and appreciated all the things in life that money couldn’t buy. We will miss him so.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to La Mesa De Dios P.O. Box 1251, Brownfield, TX 79316.
To send condolences online, please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com.

07/05/2025

Funeral services for Jose Reyes, 71, of Lamesa will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of God of the Firstborn with Pastor Lynn Garcia officiating and Pastor Paul Alvarado assisting. Interment will follow at Dawson County Cemetery under the direction and care of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a special service beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday until 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home.

Jose passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 in Lamesa surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on August 13, 1953 in Donna, Texas to Estanislado Reyes and Guadalupe (Ortega) Reyes. Jose married Maria Zapata on May 10, 1978 in Donna, Texas. They were married for 42 years.

Jose was a truck driver for Britt Trucking for over 35 years, he loved to travel and go fishing.

He is survived by his children, Samuel Zapata (Laura), Rosie Z. Trejo (Jose), Brenda R. Gonzalez (Noe), and Maria M. Reyes all of Lamesa, Tx.; sisters, Josie R. Eaton of Donna, Tx., Maria R. Clemente of Michigan, and Lily R. Morales of Donna, Tx.; brothers, Lionel Reyes (Irma) of McAllen, Tx., and Santiago Reyes of Wilmer, MN; 24 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Estanislado and Guadalupe Reyes; wife, Maria Zapata Reyes; brothers, Lupe Reyes, Martin Reyes, Domingo Reyes, and Julio Reyes; and sister, Minerva Reyes.

To send condolences online, please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com

06/26/2025

Cipriana Cortez, 78, of Lamesa, Tx. went to be with her Lord Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 16, 1946 in Three Rivers, Texas to Melquiades and Teresa (Cavazos) Cortez. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home.

Cipriana loved to sew and could turn bedsheets into beautiful curtains. She enjoyed going to garage sales and picking up pecans when the season rolled around, she also loved plants and flowers.

She is survived by her children, Mario Davila and wife Donann of Kaufman, Tx., Michael Dillard of Winters, Tx., Monica Uvalle of Lamesa, Tx., Teresa Emilia Barron of San Angelo, Tx., and Ignacio Barron of Winters, Tx.; sister, Rafaela Ortiz of Seminole, Tx.; brothers, Paul Cortez and wife Beverly of Coleman, Tx., Alex Cortez of Lamesa, Tx., Frank Cortez and wife Christina of Phoenix, AR., and Robert Cortez of Big Spring, Tx.; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and numerous family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cipriana was preceded in death by her parents, Melquiades and Teresa Cortez; and brothers, Daniel Cortez, Pedro Cortez, Jesse Cortez, Juan Cortez and, Vidal Cavazos.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Home Hospice of Big Spring, 111 E. 7th St. St A, Big Spring, Texas 79720.

To send condolences online, please visit: www.branonfuneralhome.com.

06/18/2025

Memorial service for Doris P. Kirkland, 102, of Lamesa will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church with her grandson, Kevin Kirkland officiating and Pastor Keith Clower assisting. Visitation will follow the service. The viewing will begin on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8 :00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home.

Please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com to see full obituary and to send condolences online.

06/12/2025

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