Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Alton H. Hare passed from this life to the next on February 21, 2023.

Graveside services will be held on March 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm held at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Feb 16, 2023

James (Jim) Charles Woods passed away at the age of 98. He died Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at the Farwell Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. On July 8, 1924, Jim was born to Charlie G. and Lucy Moss Woods in Grady, New Mexico. Jim would often reminisce about his early years. He had memories of riding in...

Feb 14, 2023

Victor H Langdon went to be with our Lord Jesus on Feb 14, 2023. Victor was born in Holton, Kansas May 11, 1942 and passed away Feb 14, 2023 in Clovis, NM. Formerly of Oskaloosa, Kansas. Victor was born to Ada and Victor Langdon in Holton, Kansas and raised in Oskaloosa, Kansas. He graduated Oskaloosa High School and joined...

Feb 11, 2023

Venita Eileen (Jones) Crook, “Gammy” of Clovis passed away in her home on Saturday February 11, 2023. She was born to Travis Alton Jones and Willie Mae (Cardin) Jones on December 3, 1936 in Portales NM. She married the love of her life Donald Bruce Crook on April 4, 1954.

Venita lived a fulfilling life as wife,...

Feb 11, 2023

Beverly Ann Smith, 86, passed away on February 11, 2023 in Clovis, NM. Beverly was born in Milan, KS to Ernest and Marie Potts on November 5, 1936. Beverly attended high school at East Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas NM. She was married to Anthony Smith on December 19, 1965 in Las Vegas, NM. Beverly moved to...

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Louise Rains, daughter of the late Walter VanDaele and Evelyn Shackett VanDaele, was born August 30, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. She was a graduate of Whittier College and taught with the public schools in California for many years as a Physical Education and Home Economics teacher.

She was united in marriage to Jimmie Rains in...

Feb 9, 2023

Lucila Maria Nelson age 81 of Clovis, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February  9th, 2023. Rosary will be  held  at  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe Catholic church on March 17th, 2023 at 10am, memorial mass will follow at 10:30am with Father EIi Valadez officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven.

Lucila was  born...

Feb 4, 2023

LaVern Metzger of Clovis, NM, born January 16, 1937, passed away on February 4th, 2023.  He was the son of Clifton and Lydia (Wegner) Metzger from Bancroft, Nebraska.

Moving to Clovis in 1962, he worked as a mechanic for Rierson Motors before opening his own business in 1990, LaVern’s Auto Service.  He was a strong member of...

Feb 4, 2023

Darnell Smith, 77, of Clovis, passed away on February 4, 2023 in Amarillo TX.

A public visitation will be from 5PM-7PM Friday February 17, 2023 at Steed Todd Funeral Home

Funeral Services will be held at 10AM Saturday February 18, 2023 at Bethlehem Baptist Church and Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements...

Feb 2, 2023

Elena Alejandra Trujillo, 2 days old, of Clovis entered her Heavenly Home on February 2, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas.

A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am February 11, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 11th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Michael Niemczak...

Jan 31, 2023

Manuel “Manny” Antonio Gonzales, 57 years old, of Clovis New Mexico entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 31st, 2023.

Services will held Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 PM at Central Baptist Church in Clovis, New Mexico. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow the service for friends and family at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room at the...

Jan 28, 2023

Susan Elaine Hanks, 79, of Clovis passed away on January 28 , 2023 at her home.

A public visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Steed Todd Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM.

Susan Elaine Hanks was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Warren and Zula (Shetley) Pendleton on December 22, 1943. She...

Jan 25, 2023

Cheryl "Cherrie" Hayden, 74, of Clovis, NM, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, after an unexpected turn of events with her health. Cherrie was born on June 23, 1948 to Chester Hunker II and June (Hartman) Hunker in the city of Clovis. Cherrie lived in Santa Fe and Albuquerque before returning to Clovis in...

Jan 25, 2023

Dennis Rosenbalm, born to Loyd and Mozelle Rosenbalm on October 22, 1945 in Greenville, Tx. Shortly after his birth they moved to Ft. Worth, Tx, where he was raised. He attended Tech High Schoolin 1963, then after that he had a career as a Repo Man. In 1988 he married Shirley. They were married until her death in 2001....

Jan 22, 2023

Jude Anthony Perez Coble, age 12, left his earthly home and entered into his Heavenly home on January 22, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas.

Jude was born on June 23, 2010 in Clovis, New Mexico to Kevin Ray Coble and Jean Estelle Aranda.  He was a student in the Clovis Independent School District. He was a fun, quiet...

Jan 21, 2023

Roy Lee Borden, 83, a longtime resident of Clovis, New Mexico and a 27-year retiree of the BSNF Railroad, passed away on January 21, 2023 at the Clovis Plains Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

A viewing is scheduled on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Steed-Todd Funeral Home. ...

Jan 14, 2023

Roberto Estevan Garcia, age 66 of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on January 14, 2023.

Roberto was born on September 1, 1956 in Pima, Arizona to Eduardo and Sofia (Hernandez) Garcia. He married Irene Ramos on October 24, 1996 and they spent 26 years in love, life and laughter. He was a Catholic for many years, and...

Jan 10, 2023

A public visitation will be on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Steed Todd Funeral Home from 5:00PM - 7:00PM . Funeral Services will be held at First Church of God in Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00AM followed by a burial at Oklahoma Lane Cemetery in Farwell ,TX.

Jackie Dale Morris, of Lubbock, Texas, passed...

Jan 5, 2023

Dorothy Moore of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on Jan 5, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 4, 2023

Rosetta Mae Bishop, 83, a longtime resident of Clovis, NM passed away to heaven peacefully on January 4, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1939 in Dimmitt, Texas to Loyd B. Hennington and Dimple Dee (James) Hennington.

Upon graduating from high school in Muleshoe, Texas, Rosetta met W.A. “Dub” Bishop and they were married on June 15th,...