Obituaries

Jul 23, 2020

Charles Gene Jeffcoat, Senior was born to Ira Dee and Gertrude Fay Jeffcoat in Blythe, California on June 29, 1943. He passed away on July 23, 2020 in Clovis, New Mexico at the age of 77 years old. Charles was known as “Butter” to his friends and family. He spent his childhood years in Blythe. He worked as a...

Jul 23, 2020

The one and only Jeffrey R. Baum of Brooklyn, NY and Clovis, NM is now at peace. Jeffrey passed away at home on July, 23, 2020 surrounded by those he loved.

Jeffrey was born to excited parents, Sam and Shirley Baum (Radler) on March 15, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York.

Jeffrey gained a full ride...

Jul 13, 2020

Judy "Julia" Pena, 78, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 13, 2020. She entered this world on July 30, 1941, in Clovis, NM. She was born to Lorenzo and Lala Hernandez. Judy married her adoring husband Carlos Pena on December 4, 1960, in Clovis, NM. Judy is remembered as an incredible wife, mother, grandmother...

Jul 13, 2020

William Tobe “W.T.” Phipps went to his home in Heaven on July 13, 2020.

W.T. was born in Olton, Texas on August 2, 1930.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Louise; a son, Bill (Lee Ellen); a daughter, Cindy (Eric); 2 grandkids, Ben (April) and Carrie (Trenton); and 4 great-grandkids.

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. Bob Van Spears of Texico, New Mexico went on his final adventure on July 12, 2020. Mr. Spears is now at peace residing in his heavenly home.

Bob Van Spears was born on June 26, 1937 in Clovis, New Mexico to loving parents, LeRoy Jackson Spears, and Marie Mary (Evans) Spears.

Mr. Spears earned...

Jul 8, 2020

Don Carl Fitz, age 71, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on July 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was a deeply devoted and loving husband, father, and Poppy. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made anyone he met laugh.

Don Fitz was born in Quanah, Texas to Gladys (Kirby) Fitz and...

Jul 7, 2020

Mr. Gary Langford of Clovis, New Mexico went home to be with Jesus on July 7, 2020.

Gary was born in Clovis June 15, 1948. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1966.  Gary and his beautiful bride, Cathy married Nov. 21, 1986. Gary served in the Army during the Vietnam War and worked 40+ years in the...

Jun 29, 2020

Scott G. Bailey, age 88, passed away on June 29, 2020 in Portales, NM.

Scott was born in Albuquerque on November 11, 1931 to James and Mabel Bailey. He attended Highland High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1964. He worked for Spartan Technologies and retired after 30 years.

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Jun 29, 2020

Sandra Gaye (Stanton) Beavers drifted into peace on June 29, 2020 as she arrived at the pearly gates of Heaven.

Sandra was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 29, 1965 to parents Joy and J.T. Stanton of Farwell, TX.

Sandra was raised in Farwell, TX and lived in Texico, New Mexico with spouse William...

Jun 24, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Marie Baca, 73, of Clovis NM, was unexpectedly called home by God, at her home in Clovis, NM on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

Services at the Steed Todd Chapel will be held at 2:00PM, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Steed-Todd Funeral Home (800 E. Manana Blvd. in Clovis, NM).

Becky was born...

Jun 23, 2020

On June 23, 2020, Nancy Bishop was warmly and lovingly embraced by the arms of Jesus Christ as she arrived home, in Heaven.

Nancy (Pertl) Bishop of Clovis, New Mexico was born on May 27, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born into the home of adoring parents, Joseph and Carol Pertl. The Pertl household was...

Jun 19, 2020

On June 19th, at age 73, June went home to be with her Lord. June was born to R.L. and Alyne Douglas, and having lost her mother at an early age, she was raised by her grandmother, Nanny. Being raised on a farm near Bovina, she learned to be self-sufficient and to can and put up vegetables. She also...

Jun 19, 2020

Oma Lee (McGaughey) Williams, 93, passed away on June 19, 2020 in Farwell, Texas. Oma Lee was born in Bangs County, Texas to M. B. “Buck” and Zeola McGaughey on December 20, 1926.

She married H. E. “Jack” Williams on August 17, 1946 in Hereford, TX. She was an active member of Melrose Church of Christ. She...

Jun 17, 2020

Lucia Garza, 87, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 17, 2020. She entered this world on May 7, 1933 in Slaton, TX, born to Francisco and Amalia Molina. She is survived by her daughter Bernadette (Joseph) Montoya of Clovis, NM; daughter Rose Ann Martinez of Clovis, NM; daughter Lupe (Frank) Figueroa of Phoenix, AZ;...

Jun 6, 2020

Charles (Bud) Tosh, 90, was born in Clovis, NM to the home of J. W. "Wes" and Alice Tosh. He attended Clovis schools, graduating from Clovis High School in 1948. After graduation, and then serving in the United States Army, he worked for the AT&SF Railroad for 34 years in Belen, NM. Following his retirement, Charles and his wife,...

Jun 5, 2020

Jacques (Jack, Jake) Alexis Galipeaux, longtime resident of Clovis NM, received the Lord's call on June 5, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. “Jack” grew up in Los Angeles California where he acquired the love and knowledge of anything with a motor or engine. He loved to work on cars and race them as fast as one could go. He...

Jun 2, 2020

Rada Winkles, 90, of Clovis, NM, passed away June 2, 2020.

She was born February 8, 1930, in Hereford, TX to Joe and Cassie Morgan.

Rada was a member of the Advent Christian Church. Rada married Perry Winkles on July 5, 1947. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 20+ years of service...

May 31, 2020

Guadalupe Ibarra De Cantú, 83, of Farwell, Texas arrived in heaven on 31 May 2020 to spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

Guadalupe was born in Nueva Rosita Coahuila, Mexico to Juan and Celestina Ibarra on 11 August 1936. She married and created a life with Jesús Cantú Garza on 16 January 1953 in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo...

May 30, 2020

Ola Melzine “Zenie” Worm, age 89, of Clovis, New Mexico entered into heaven on May 30, 2020.

Zenie was born April 16, 1931 to parents Sylvester Banister and Pearl (German) Banister. Zenie grew up in New Mexico and Oklahoma but her roots were always set in Floyd, New Mexico.

Zenie was one of triplets, and...

May 28, 2020

Laverne Robert Schwartz, age 78, beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa, was called to his eternal resting place on May 28, 2020. He entered this world on April 12, 1942 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to the home of Louis Robert Schwartz and Mary Cornelia Kaiser Schwartz. Laverne entered the United States Air Force in August of 1961. He was stationed at...