All Obituaries

In loving memory of Jessie Burnett Whitehead, age 88, of Grady, New Mexico, who passed away on March 31, 2020 in her home, surrounded by loved ones. A private graveside service for family only will be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 10:00AM at the Grady Cemetery. Greg Martin of Grady Baptist Church will officiate the service. A formal memorial service will be held at a later date. Jessie was born in Rogers, New Mexico to Art and Edna Burnett on March 6, 1932. She married William Whitehead...

  The incredible Fernando Sotero Sena Sr., age 71, of Clovis, New Mexico went to join his Heavenly Father on March 30, 2020. Fernando was born on April 11, 1948 to loving and proud parents, Joe Caballero and Andrea Sena Caballero in Ft. Sumner, NM. Throughout his life, Fernando was a family man, hard worker, and served his country, and community. In high school, he joined the United States Army voluntarily and loyally served two tours in Vietnam. Throughout his military career,...

Dorothy Elaine Brown, age 72, arrived at the pearly gates of heaven on March 22, 2020. Dorothy was born in Goose Creek Baytown, Texas on January 6, 1948 to excited parents, Wiley Ray and Dorothy Lee Carter. Dorothy was an extraordinaire lady, who loved to read, and keep up with all in her community. She was married to Paul Brown and they had two beautiful daughters and sons. Dorothy was a member of Clovis Missionary Baptist church, and a grand homemaker. Dorothy is preceded in death...

Stacie Glover was born on June 24, 1927 to excited parents, Frank and Alice Johnson, in Barbourville Kentucky. Stacie left Farwell, Texas and arrived into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Stacie was a Clovis local and was married to Bennie Johnson and had two beautiful children Jack, and Brenda Glover. Stacie worked as a sales person at JCPenneys for many years, loved to sew, crochet, and play card games. Stacie was an outstanding mother, wife,...

Joseph “Clark” Strickland of Clovis, New Mexico passed away March 15, 2020 in Lubbock, TX. Visitation will be held from 10AM to 5PM on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Services for Mr. Strickland will be held at 10AM on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church in Clovis, NM with burial to follow at Lawn Haven Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons. Clark was born July 8, 1926 in Estelline, TX, the son of...

Betty Jackson, 96, died March 13, 2020. A visitation for Betty will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 11AM to 1PM at Steed-Todd Funeral Home. No services will be held at this time. Betty was born December 22, 1923 in Hastings, OK, the daughter of Bruno (Pete) Dennis and Onie Willis Dennis. Betty grew up in the Texas Panhandle and lived in various places around Mobeetie. She mostly talked about living on a ranch that she thought was the most idyllic place on earth. When she was 13,...

Joyce Matlock Santi went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2020 at Retirement Ranch, Clovis, New Mexico, at the age of 96. Joyce was born on June 11, 1923 to James Horton and Edith Almena Olson Matlock. She lived in Ranchvale community with her parents and brothers Albert and Damon and sisters Thelma, Imagene and Tootsie. She attended Ranchvale schools and Clovis High School and graduated in 1940. On October 8, 1943, Joyce married Leandro Jerome Santi from Brooklyn, New York. To this union...

Alfonso “Poncho” Jaramillo was born on the 13th of August, 1948 in Ordway, CO.   Jaramillo worked as a skilled auto mechanic as well as a cook at Leal’s restaurant. Poncho spent in total with Mary Barbara (Urioste) Jaramillo for 38 years, married for 19 of them.  Alfonso was a strong-willed man who was always the first to offer help when a friend was in need. He didn’t have much but would offer the shirt off of his back if you needed it. He had bright,...

Dionysio “Denny” Sena Ruiz, age 82, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Clovis, New Mexico. Dionysio was born on April 8, 1937 in Clovis, New Mexico to loving parents, Joe P. Ruiz and Albina Sena. On July 27, 1996, Dionysio married the love of his life, his wife, Ellen Garcia. Dionysio was a United States Army veteran, and after loyally serving his country for many years, he worked for Ealy Furniture. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of...

Jim VanSickel, 94, of Clovis, New Mexico died on February 26, 2020 in Clovis, New Mexico. Jim was born on January 4, 1926 in Williamson, West Virginia to Walter VanSickel and Belva VanSickel. Jim was a longtime minister for Jehovah and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was an avid golfer and loved his physical as well as his spiritual family. He will be missed. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Belva; his wife, Wynona VanSickel; and three sisters,...