Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Aug 13, 2019

Anita K. Wilt of Clovis, NM, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2019.

Born February 18, 1931 in Hudson, NY. She married Peter C. Wilt on September 7, 1952. She was

a loving Wife, Mother, Nanny and friend to all. She is preceded in death by, her parents Martin and Nora Kipp of New...

Aug 12, 2019

Monday, August 12, 2019 the beloved Lorenzo Eloy Montoya, “Lencho” went to meet his heavenly father.

Lorenzo was born on August 29, 1942 to Juan and Agneda (Martinez) Montoya in Santa Rosa, new Mexico.

Mr. Montoya was a Clovis, New Mexico local who was self employed, doing construction work. He was a loving father, Grandpa,...

Aug 3, 2019

Berwin Lloyd Howard, Jr. went home to be with Jesus on August 3, 2019, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was 61 years young. Berwin was born on July 1, 1958 in Pampa, Texas, to his parents, Berwin L. Howard, Sr. (Buttons) and Shirley O'Hare Howard. He attended Steiner Elementary in Portales, and finished his school years in Farwell, Texas....

Jul 29, 2019

Patricia "Nettie" Trujillo went to be with her closest friend, and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2019, in Clovis, New Mexico.

Nettie was well-known in Clovis for her words of wisdom, grace, smile and over all love for everyone she came in contact with.

Nettie was brought into this world on September 17,...

Jul 25, 2019

Benjamin Leonard Arguello Jr., passed away Thursday, July 25th, 2019 in Friona, Texas.

Rosary will be cited at the Steed Todd chapel on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 9:30am and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am with Deacon Daniel, as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery by the Steed Todd...

Jul 24, 2019

Peggy Horton, 81 passed away at home on July 24, 2019. She was born November 23, 1937 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Sylvester and Jeannette Tinker.

Peggy graduated from Clovis High School in 1956 and later married her husband, Corky Horton in November of 1956 in Clovis, NM. They had two...

Jul 20, 2019

The Lord called home his faithful friend, Karen I. May, on July 20, 2019.

Karen May was born into the loving home of Herbert E. Natalis  and Helen C. Natalis in Riechenbach, Germany, on April 2, 1944.

Karen served in the Air force for many years, from 1971 to 1977 before marrying the love of her life,...

Jul 20, 2019

Mrs. Kathy Twite departed on her most exciting adventure on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She arrived in heaven welcomed home, by her savior, Jesus Christ.

Kathy came into this world on February 4,1952 in Alamogordo, New Mexico by her parents, Theodore Waite, and Leona (Hatch) Waite.

Mrs. Twite married her favorite person, and closest friend...

Jul 20, 2019

Bobbye Reamer Neff passed away and arrived at her Heavenly home, on July 16, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico at the age of 83.

Miss Bobbye Reamer Neff was born on February 1, 1936, and had two loving parents, Eula Marie and John Paul Neff.

Bobbye was a loving daughter and cousin, a lifelong resident...

Jul 19, 2019

Amanda Belle Jones, 46, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, July 19th in Clovis. She was born on July 13, 1973, and was loved by many.

Survivors include her parents, Jo and Kenneth Jones; her daughters, Sarah Jo, Saylor Belle, and London Kenneth; and her brother Darren and wife Jill Jones; nieces and nephews, Zoe,...

Jul 17, 2019

Mr. Robert Stovall, 66, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Visitation for Mr. Stovall is on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 1pm to 7pm.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 2:00pm, with Rodger Grigsby officiating, in the Steed Todd Chapel at 800 E. Manana in...