All Obituaries

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. Doyle. Mary married her sweetheart Bill Dodd on December 13, 1941 in Portales, NM. Bill and Mary lived and worked on their family farm for over 63 years before his death in 2005. They...

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 Clovis. He was preceded in death by both his parents; brother, Daniel Baldwin; and his oldest son, Bobby Dean Baldwin. Survivors include two sons, Daryl (Cassandra) Baldwin of...

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, with four brothers and five sisters.   Tillie married Procopio Archuleta on April 18, 1949. She and Procopio moved to Clovis and...

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, NM, where she made several friends. She was preceded in death by her loving and adoring husband, “Bud” Marion Rains, and her precious parents. She is survived by a...

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 a talented painter, and seamstress. Venita could drive a tractor on their farm and a school bus full of children. She loved animals, helping on the farm, as well as square dancing with her...

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 and many other metals. After the war he moved to Globe, Arizona where he met Thelma Sniffen, the love of his life, and married her on June 26, 1948. They moved to Clovis, NM...

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 holidays, Jesus, and planning any family gathering she could. Her strong and compassionate heart and faith will live on through her loved ones. Senaida Padilla was preceded in...

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 her compassionate heart, desire to help others, her pristine Mom and Grandma skills, and collection of fabulous shoes. Preceding her in death is her father, Andrew Gomez. Surviving Mrs. Baca are...

 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 York, a Son David Wilt of Clovis, a daughter Dianne Wilt of Texas and a Son-in-law Scott Rebtoy of Oklahoma. She is survived by her Husband Peter C. Wilt, and children, Leslie Rebtoy of OK,...

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, and friend. He never missed one of his grandkids baseball games, and was active in his family’s lives. He was an avid coin collector, served in the US...