Obituaries

Oct 20, 2019

C.J. Blackburn, lifelong resident of the Broadview/Grady area died Sunday, October 20th, in Friona, Texas. He was born in Clovis on July 4, 1941 to Barney and Zona Bunch Blackburn. He attended school in Rosedale and Grady, graduating there in 1959. He married Nancy Cagle in 1959 and they, with family, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. He was...

Oct 19, 2019

Oleta Elizabeth King, age 87, went to be with her savior on October 19,2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Oleta was born in Oklahoma City, to parents William Dale Lee and Ora B. (Cutright) Lee.

Oleta attended school in both Hinton and Bridgeport Oklahoma and married Leldon C. King on July 20,1946, with whom she had...

Oct 17, 2019

Rita Ann arrived May 23, 1940. She was number 6 of 7 children born to Beecher and Marie Crist Kear. She was born near Clayton, New Mexico to a wonderful family full of love and goodness. Her family attended church and she loved Jesus her entire life. Rita graduated from Clayton High School in 1958 and on February 14,...

Oct 17, 2019

Mr. Jerry Rasco went on his greatest adventure yet, to his Heavenly home, on October 17, 2019.

Jerry was born on August 15, 1938 in Clovis, New Mexico, to George E. Rasco and Daisy Lee Allsup.

Mr. Rasco served his country in Vietnam as a Navy captain and flight surgeon. In his time with the...

Oct 16, 2019

Raymond Donald Falks, age 86, loving husband and father of five children, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his home in Clovis, NM.

Ray was born on July 29, 1933 in Wharton, TX. On November 20, 1953, he married Wanda Savanich Falks. They raised three daughters and two sons. Ray was fearless in his efforts...

Oct 12, 2019

Mrs. Etta Edwards went to her Heavenly home on October 12, 2019. The world will miss her, but she has received her crown.

Etta Edwards was born on June 5, 1935, in Hatch, New Mexico, to Dale and Alberta Wood.

Etta was an incredible Mom and Grandma who loved to cook, garden, and dance. She...

Oct 12, 2019

Maria de Jesus Cuevas Loya, 86, of Clovis, NM has gone home with our Lord on October 12th,  2019 in Clovis, NM.

The Rosary will be on October 21st, 2019 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe and the funeral will follow at 10:30am.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 from 1:00pm –...

Oct 9, 2019

Kristine Elizabeth Hart was born in upstate NY on July 26, 1957 and passed from this life on October 9, 2019 at her brother’s home in NM. Born in Auburn NY she spent most of her life in the Phoenix, AZ area until moving to Flagstaff AZ and then eventually to Clovis NM where she resided with her younger...

Sep 26, 2019

Leslie Pena, 51, beloved wife, was called to her eternal resting place on September 26, 2019. She entered this world on March 21, 1968, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Sharon Green Radbauer and Michael Maffia.

She was preceded in death by her dear mother. She is survived by her adoring husband, Raul R. Pena Jr. (Rudy); two loving sisters,...

Sep 23, 2019

Barbara Gray Mullinax, 92, from Clovis, NM went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior Monday, September 23, 2019. Barbara was born April 4, 1927, to W. J. ”Will” and Mary Walden in St. Vrain, New Mexico. Barbara was a true and faithful servant of Christ through First Baptist Church of Clovis. She served in the FBC Choir...

Sep 14, 2019

Mary LaVerne Dodd received her Heavenly crown on September 14, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones in Melrose, NM.  We are rejoicing that she gets to experience the glory of God in Heaven.

Mary was born November 6, 1924 in Lubbock County Texas. She was the 4th of 10 children born to Jeff H. and Nola S....

Sep 9, 2019

Billy Joe Baldwin, age 68, lost his battle with cancer on September 9, 2019.

Billy Joe was born in Clovis, New Mexico on June 30th, 1951 to Bill Baldwin and Dorothy Cromer. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1969 and shortly afterward moved to Oklahoma, where he resided until July 2019, when he moved back to...

Sep 7, 2019

Victoria  Matilde "Tillie" Archuleta succumbed to pneumonia on September 7th, 2019.  She was 87 years old. Tillie was a very brave and strong lady and said she was ready for her journey to Heaven.

Tillie was the fourth child born to  Diego and Genoveva Arguello on March 14th, 1932. She was raised in Albert, New Mexico,...

Sep 5, 2019

Venita Carter went to her Heavenly Home on September 5, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Venita was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Claud and Louella Smith on August 9, 1928. She married the love of her life, Lynn Ray Carter on December 16, 1944.

Mrs. Carter was an exceptional mother, spouse and friend. She was...

Sep 5, 2019

Reverend Dr. Harold "Tex" Russell went home to be with Jesus on September 5, 2019. He was born in Urbana, Illinois to Harris and Helen Russell on February 13, 1943.

Rev. Dr. Harold Russell married his best friend, Cristabelle (Mosende) Russell on February 23,1990, in Matag-ob, Leyte, Philippines.

Rev. Dr. Harold “Tex” Ford Russell was born...

Sep 5, 2019

Long time resident of Clovis, NM, Hazel Grace Rains, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 5, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Mrs. Rains was born on January 23, 1928 in Post, New Mexico to Horace Greeley Byrd and Alice Iona Maedor. She worked as a talented hairdresser in Clovis,...

Sep 1, 2019

Troy Lee Prather, 96, died on Sunday, September 1, in Lubbock, Texas. Troy was born July 5, 1923, to Jack and Bonnie Prather in Checotah, OK. He grew up in New Mexico and Texas where his parents farmed and ranched. He served in the army during WWII in Germany and France as an artillery gunner, receiving 2 bronze stars...

Aug 30, 2019

Senaida Ida Padilla was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30,2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Senaida was born on September 18,1947 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Adolfo and Frances (Pacheco) Padilla.

Ms. Padilla was a mother and father to her children, and the greatest of grandmothers. She had a passion for...

Aug 29, 2019

Dina Katherine Baca left this world to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2019.

Dina was born January 26, 1968 to Andrew and Clara (Encinias) Gomez in Clovis, New Mexico. She grew up in Clovis, and married her best friend, Jose Baca on April 11, 1987.

Mrs. Baca was known for...

Aug 20, 2019

Gary Keith Steele of Clovis, New Mexico ascended to heaven on August 20, 2019. Gary was a lifelong active Clovis community member, served in the National Guard, and was a talented sportsman. He won several trophies in martial arts, racing, as well as archery and baseball. Mr. Steele graduated from Clovis High School before attending Eastern New...