Obituaries

Sandra Starritt

Sep 18, 2024

Sandra Sue (Simpson) Starritt, age 81, entered eternal life, September 18th, 2024 in Portales, NM.

Sandra was born May 25th, 1943 in Ravenwood, Missouri to Pauline and Arnold Simpson.

Sandra traveled from Ravenwood, Missouri to Roswell, NM with her parents and three sisters in 1948. Later in life, she moved to Clovis, NM where she started a...

Elizabeth Martinez

Sep 7, 2024

Elizabeth Martinez, a beloved member of the Texico, NM community, passed away on September 7, 2024. Born in Del Rio, TX on February 23, 1943, Elizabeth was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and loving home. Her joy for life was evident through her love of dancing, music, and spending time...

Elsie Blair

Sep 5, 2024

Elise "Lisa" Blair

January 25, 1933 - September 5, 2024

Elise "Lisa" Joy Johnson Blair, aged 91, was called home on September 5, 2024, where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband of 58 years, Teddy R. Blair, daughter Kelly Brusven, grandson Teddy (Trae) Blair III, parents Cecil and Lena Odell Johnson, her siblings Roy Johnson, Cecil Johnson Jr,...

Naomi Villa

Sep 4, 2024

Naomi Michelle Villa, aged 45, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico to Raymond Villa and Barbara Lee Garcia on January 3, 1979.

Naomi enjoyed spending time with her close family and friends, and was known to be the life of the party. Her bright smile and infectious laugh were...

Louisa Mares

Sep 2, 2024

Louisa Ann Mares of Portales, NM, passed away on September 2nd, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 5th from 6-8 pm at Steed Todd Funeral Home in Clovis, NM.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 6th at 11 am at Steed Todd Funeral Home in Clovis, NM. Cremation will take place...

Roseann Nation

Aug 24, 2024

Roseann "Ann" Nation (née Grimes) passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska at Brookestone Meadows Long-term Care facility surrounded by her family following a long battle with COPD.

Ann was born in Clovis, New Mexico to William T. Grimes, Jr. and Imogene Delaney Grimes on September 10, 1950. Ann's family were long-term residents...

Mittie Killingsworth

Aug 21, 2024

Mittie Eva Killingsworth was born July 25, 1920 and passed on August 21, 2024 at the age of 104 years.

Eva was born in Vaughn, New Mexico to the late John F. May and the late Mittie Ursula Meneley May. She was saved at 20 years old and was a member of Lakeside Assembly of God, where she...

Jonnye December

Aug 19, 2024

Jonnye Mae December (Mae Foster)

Jonnye Mae December, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 89 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on March 4, 1935, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Johnnie Foster and Ruby (Vaughn).

Jonnye's life was filled with love, adventure, and family. She married the love of...

Mary Damaschke

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Damaschke passed away on August 14,2024 in Clovis NM. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Wilma Patterson

Aug 13, 2024

Wilma L. Patterson, 97, of Keyes, Oklahoma, passed away on August 13th, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Wilma was born in Oklahoma to Harry and Mamie Ford on February 21st, 1927. She went to school in Keyes, Oklahoma. She married JW Patterson in Clovis, New Mexico in 1972. She held various jobs such as hair dresser,...

Ruby Dudley

Aug 10, 2024

Ruby Dudley, 81, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on August, 10, 2024.

Services will be held at St. Johns Baptist Church in Clovis, new Mexico, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

Gabriel Vega 

Aug 6, 2024

Gabriel Juarez-Vega, 76 a beloved father of Sudan, Texas passed away on August 6th in Lubbock, Texas.

Born on the 11th of April 1948 in Apaseo El Alto, Guanajuato to Teodulo Juarez and M. Constancia Vega.

Gabriel was a man whose life was a testament to his immense love and dedication to his family.

He...

Alona Jackson

Aug 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alona Kerria Jackson, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, and friend, who left this world on August 5, 2024, at the tender age of 27. Born on August 1, 1997, in Milwaukee, WI.

Alona's dedication to helping others led her to pursue a Master's Degree and become a compassionate social worker in the...

Jo Lynda Lusk

Jul 31, 2024

Jo Lynda (Balfanz) Lusk of Clovis, NM passed away on July 31, 2024, where she was surrounded in love by her husband and daughter.

A come-and-go viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8th and Friday, August 9th from 12:00-7:00 PM at Steed Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Mañana Blvd, Clovis, NM 88101.

Funeral services will be held...

Lora Black

Jul 30, 2024

Lora Jean Black, 99, graduated to her eternal resting place on July 30, 2024, and is in the Presence of Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She entered this world on March 28, 1925, in Crystal Springs, Arkansas. Born to Walter and Irene Ivey, about an hour before her twin sister, Lorene Mount.

Lora grew up in Crystal Springs...

Juan Garcia

Jul 16, 2024

Juan Manuel Garcia Munoz, 67, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on July 16 in Lubbock, Texas.

Rosary will be Monday, July 22 at 9:30 am, with Mass following 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church located in Clovis, New Mexico, 921 N. Merriwether Street.

Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Cemetery. Arrangements have been made with Steed-Todd Funeral Home.

Juan Garcia was born...

Brian Lucero

Jul 14, 2024

Brian Heath Lucero, passed away Sunday, July 14 2024, in the town of Portales, New Mexico.

Funeral services will be held by the Lucero family at a later date.

Brian Heath Lucero was born in Roosevelt County, Portales, New Mexico to Jimmy L Lucero and Rosena Lucero on September 8, 1973.

Brian attended Portales High School...

Robert Debejar

Jul 7, 2024

Robert Dale Debejar, 64, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on July 7, 2024.

Robert was born in Japan at Johnson's Airforce Base on March 25, 1960 to Robert Lee Bejar and Masako Nakagawa.

He attended school and graduated from Clovis High School in Clovis, New Mexico. After high school, Robert joined the Navy.

Robert is preceded in death by...

Dianna Hunt

Jul 4, 2024

Dianna Lynette Hunt, of Farwell, Tx, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Clovis, NM, at the age of 66. She was born on November 23, 1957, in Clovis, NM. Dianna spent her life surrounded by love and family, and her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Dianna found joy in the...

William Harpold

Jun 27, 2024

William Harpold Obituary

William Brent Harpold went to be with his heavenly father June 27, 2024. Will was born July 31, 1971 in Clovis, New Mexico to Vern Harpold and Jeanie House. Will was raised at the family home outside Clovis and attended Clovis High School, graduating in 1989. After high school, he went to work, working various jobs including driving...