Obituaries

Billie Hill

May 6, 2024

Billie R. Hill, age 94 and a lifelong resident of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on May 6, 2024.

Billie was born on March 14, 1930 in Claude, Texas to Ernest Betts and Teleta Tate Betts.

Billie graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1948. She worked as a homemaker, bookkeeper and volunteer. She loved the Lord and...

Jude Arias Jr.

May 6, 2024

Jude Arias Jr.

August 21, 1987 - May 6, 2024

Jude Arias Jr. 36 , God has came to take him by his hand to go home, a Man known for his fun-loving spirit, caring nature, and big heart, passed away on May 6, 2024, in Burson CA. Born in Clovis, New Mexico to Bernadette Yvonne Guthrie and Jude Vincent...

Roy Wicker

May 3, 2024

Roy Rollie Wicker, a life-long resident of Clovis, New Mexico, died unexpectedly on May 3,2024, at the age of 73, at his home in Clovis.

Roy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Wicker (Waldhauser), his children, Ted (Emily) Wicker if Chaseburg, Wisconsin, Amy Wicker of Clovis, New Mexico, Mark (Jenifer) Wicker of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and...

Matthew Carter

Apr 30, 2024

We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Matt Carter on April 30, 2024, at the age of 62. He was at the home of his cousin, Lee Sumner, who graciously accompanied him to his first Chemotherapy treatment and wound care treatment on April 29, 2024, in Amarillo, Tx. Matt died in his sleep overnight.

Matt was...

Patsy Lorenz

Apr 29, 2024

Patsy Darlene Curry Lorenz, age 75 of Clovis NM passed away on Monday, April 29 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Her viewing will be Sunday, May 5 from 2pm-4pm and funeral services will be Monday, May 6 at 10am with a brief graveside service at Halfway Cemetery in Halfway Texas at 3pm Texas time.

Patsy was a strong...

Mary "Lacrecia" Rusk

Apr 26, 2024

Mary Lacrecia Rusk was born on July 18, 1932, in Mississippi to Ray and Ozell Truitt and passed away from this life on April 26, 2024.

Lacrecia married John Orley Rusk, Jr. on April 25, 1952 in Anthony, NM. After John graduated from New Mexico State University in 1953, he and Lacrecia moved to Clovis, NM. They had three...

John Dunn

Apr 24, 2024

John "Butch" Dunn, 75, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2024 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, New Mexico. A Celebration of Life will be held at Steed-Todd Funeral Home Chapel in Clovis, New Mexico on Friday May 3, 2024 at 11:00 am.

Butch was born in Clovis, New Mexico to John C. and Alva Dunn....

Cathy Crosswhite

Apr 23, 2024

Cathy Lynn Crosswhite, 65, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on April 23, 2024 in Portales, New Mexico.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Steed-Todd Funeral Home located at 800 E Manana Boulevard, Clovis, New Mexico.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday May 1, 2024, at Lawn Haven Cemetery....

Barbara Brown

Apr 14, 2024

Barbara Jean (McBride) Brown was born on March 17, 1938 in Oakhurst, Oklahoma. Nicknamed "Bobbin," she was the last of ten children born to William Edgar McBride and Lenora Faye (Newcomb) McBride. She passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, ending a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Barbara was raised in the Tulsa area and attended Daniel Webster High School. She...

Salvador Chavarria

Apr 14, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Salvador Chavarria, born on October 13, 1989, in Portales, NM. Salvador, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Lubbock, TX.

Salvador was a hardworking contractor , who took pride in his work and provided for his family with dedication. He was a...

Janice Pringle

Apr 13, 2024

Janice M. Pringle was born in Clovis, New Mexico on January 30,1939 to her loving parents James Barnett and Hattie Bell.

Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband of over fifty years, William Robert Sr., beloved son William R. Pringle Jr., loving granddaughter Hollie E. Henschel, loving brothers Marvin and Charles Bell, and her loving sisters Margaret...

Mary Chavez

Apr 10, 2024

Mary 'Nina' Chavez

Mary 'Nina' Chavez, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Farwell Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born on February 03, 1942 in Tucumcari, NM to Antonio and Fidelia Ulibarri. Mary was raised in Clovis where she also attended school. Mary married John Chavez Sr on July 15th, 1961.

Mary...

Gabriel Duncan

Apr 5, 2024

Gabriel Valentin Duncan, born to Roger and Guadalupe Duncan, on May 29, 1974, passed away on April 5, 2024.

Services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clovis, New Mexico. Rosary will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Mass following at 9:00 a.m. A private burial service will follow shortly after at Saint Joseph...

Verle Burdette

Apr 4, 2024

Verle Irene Burdette, of Melrose, passed away on April 4, 2024. Verle was the daughter of Clyde and Maude Carter and was born at their family farm west of Melrose on June 21, 1931. She had one brother, Lynn Carter, who preceded her in death. Verle married William (Bill) Burdette in 1947 and they were married for 54...

Caturia Watson

Mar 7, 2024

Caturia (Terri) Watson

Terri Watson, 80, of Clovis passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 80.

Terri was born on July 4, 1943 to Cecil and Martha Pyle in Clovis.

She married Raymond Watson on June 2, 1960 and they were married 63 years.

She graduated from ENMU with a Masters Degree...

Larry Fogg

Mar 6, 2024

Larry Fogg, 59, beloved Son and Brother, of Portales, New Mexico was called to his eternal resting place on March 6, 2024. He entered this world on July 4, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA, born to James and Wanda Fogg. He is survived by his father James Fogg; mother Wanda Fogg; sister Sonya Hudson; sister Lisa Duran.

Victor Chavez

Mar 3, 2024

Victor Jose Inez Chavez, 75, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on Sunday

March 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm at Steed Todd Funeral Home.

Rosary to be held at 10:00 am Friday, March 8, 2024 and mass of the

resurrection to follow at 10:30...

Danny Fox

Feb 24, 2024

Danny Fox left his earthly body on February 24, 2024, to rest in the arms of his heavenly Father.

Dan was born on October 31, 1942, in Oaktown, Indiana. He was the third son of Noble E. Fox and Leila F. Fox.

After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Army where he served for three years as...

Eutimio Romero

Feb 23, 2024

Eutimio "Tim" Romero AKA "The Mexican Dream" passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024.

Tim was born on December 20, 1940 in Anton Chico, New Mexico to Manuel and Evan Romero.

Tim graduated from Sacred Heart in Clovis, New Mexico with honors in 1959.

He received a teacher's certificate from UNM. He worked as a Chef in numerous four...

Fern Acuff

Feb 17, 2024

Fern Acuff, went to be with her Lord on February 17, 2024, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis, New Mexico, at the age of 103 years. Fern was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma, on August 19, 1920, to Charles Eugene and Myrtle Rebecca Bell (Beamgard).

Fern had dedicated her life to nursing and worked for Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, New Mexico...