Eddy County Obituaries - 2000 (In Alpha Order) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 23, 2000 ADAMS, ADELAIDE Graveside services for Adelaide Elizabeth Adams, 92, will be February 25 at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 20 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 17, 1907, to John Francis "Frank" and Isabelle Holmwood Lennon in Buffalo, NY. She married W.C. Townsend in 1934, in Durant, OK. She later married Phillip Adams in 1952 in El Paso, TX. She was a member of the Republican Women and Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by a son, John William Townsend, in 1950, and her husband in 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia T. Woolf of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 10, 2000 ADAMS, MARILYN Graveside services for Marilyn Joyce O'Neill Adams, 69, will be September 12 at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She was a former Artesia resident. She died at her home in Bradenton, FL. She was born October 14, 1930, in Pelham Township, Ontario, Canada, to Calvin L. O'Neill and Lucille (Dockstader) O'Neill. She married Don H. Adams on December 28, 1988, at Carlsbad, NM. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1997. She moved to Artesia 13 years ago from Carlsbad. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Haines City, FL. Survivors include; one daughter, Joyce A. Cash, of Bradenton, FL; one stepson, Donnie Adams of Artesia; one stepdaughter, Margo Rixey of Truth or Consequences, NM; one brother, C.L. "Mike" O'Neill of Haines City, FL; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 4, 2000 AHO Memorial services for LELAH C. AHO, 90, will be March 5 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City, SD. She died March 2, at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 27, 1910, in Pierpont, SD, to Kristen and Louisa Halland Osness. She was raised and educated in eastern South Dakota. She attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, and Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD. She taught school for more than 31 years. She married Bernard E. Aho on April 12, 1933, in South Dakota. After the death of her husband in 1982, she moved to Carlsbad in 1984 to be closer to her children. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and Delta Kappa Gamma Nu, and Sons of Norway in South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, Barbara Fee in 1976. Survivors include a son, Dr. James Aho and wife, Lori of Carlsbad; daughter, Diana Chillion and husband, Bruce, of Marietta, Ga.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excertps were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 28, 2000 ALVARADO Graveside services will be held April 29, at Woodbine Cemetery for RUMALDO ALVARADO SR. Alvarado, 77, died April 22 south of Artesia. He was born November 27, 1922, in Fort Stockton, TX, to Secundino Alvarado and Estefina (Rascon) Alvarado. He moved to Artesia in 1979 from Salinas, CA. He was a farm laborer and a Catholic. He is survived by sons Rumaldo Alvarado Jr. of Artesia, Art Alvarado of Salinas, Secundino Alvarado of Armada, Mich., Ruben Alvarado of Monterey, CA, and Raul Alvarado of San Jose, CA; daughters Martha Alvarado of San Jose, Luz Lopez of Salinas and Paula Alvarado of San Jose; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Carlos Alvarado. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 ANDERSON A memorial service is scheduled for John F. "Andy" Anderson, 77, for January 17 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. He died on January 13 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 6, 1922, to Clarence Franklin and Anna Samantha Sarah Ann Oldershaw Anderson in Groton, Mass., where he graduated from high school in 1941. He attended Colby College in Maine. He was drafted and served in the Army Air Corps at Carlsbad Air Base in 1943 where he trained Chinese bombardiers. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chonita Santa Cruz Anderson, in 1954; his second wife, Barbara Mae Watson Anderson, in 1970; and a sister, Dorothy Berchett. Survivors include his wife, Jean Anderson of Carlsbad; sons, Wesley "Wes" F. Anderson and Steve L. Anderson Sr. of Rockport, Texas; stepson, Terrence P. McGonagill of Carlsbad; daughter, Cindy L. Anderson of Las Vegas; stepdaughters, Clara J. White and Ella Mae Hodges of Carlsbad; sisters, Della Dunay of Stafford Springs, Conn., Gertrude P. Shoemaker of Ft. Charlotte, Fla., and Flora Foster of New York state; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 29, 2000 ANTHONY No public services will be held for Louise Wills Anthony, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas. She died December 26, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. Anthony, Jr. on January 26, 1996. The couple had been married for 59 years when he died. They married and raised their family in the coalfields of West Virginia. Survivors include their children, Carol Wilson of Corpus Christi, Lynn Gurin of Northboro, Mass., and Samuel C. Anthony III of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 26, 2000 ARMENDARIZ, BRIANNA Services are scheduled for March 27, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for BRIANNA CYNTHIA ARMENDARIZ. Armendariz, 2, died March 24 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born October 15, 1997, in Roswell, NM, to Guillermo Armendariz and Patricia (Gomez) Armendariz. She was a lifelong resident of Artesia. survivors include her parents of the home; brother Addriane Armendariz of the home; sisters Clarissa Armendariz and Lorenna Armendariz, both of the home; grandparents Nancy and Jesus Morales of Artesia, Joe and Mary Gomez of Ruidoso, NM, and Robert and Fransisca Armendariz of Palomas, Mexico; great-grandparents Faustino and Vera Gonzalez of Artesia, and Anasticio Armendariz of Deming, NM; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Diana G. Hammond on September 22, 1998. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 16, 2000 ARMENDARIZ, CONCHA Services for Concha C. Armendariz, 88, will be March 17 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving, NM. Interment will follow at the Loving Cemetery. She died March 14 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on June 11, 1911, to Florentino and Maria Martinez Carnero in Marfa, TX, where she grew up. She moved to Carlsbad in the 1920's and married Francisco Montes "Frank" Armendariz on September 6, 1929, in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Ester O'Hara, Thomasa Herrera, Antonia Anaya and Catarina Sanchez; a son, Francisco Armendariz Jr.; and her husband on May 17, 1999. Survivors include a son, Carlos Armendariz of Las Cruces, NM; daughters, Carolina A. Rodriguez and Jan A. Rodriguez of Loving and Connie A. Pompa of Carlsbad; brother, Jimmy Acosta of El Paso, TX; sisters, Margaret Armendariz and Angelita Sanchez of Carlsbad, Jesusita "Susie" Armendariz of Albuquerque, NM, and Sheila Armendariz of El Paso; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 18, 2000 ARMIJO Funeral services are scheduled for Reyes R. Armijo, 98, on January 19 at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 15 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 6, 1902, to Miguel Rodriguez and Macedonia Cardenas in Fort Davis, Texas, where she grew up. She moved to Carlsbad in her early adult years. She was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Federico "Fred" Armijo in 1964; a son, Albian Armijo in 1974; eight brothers; and six sisters. She is survived by five daughters, Corine Acosta, Cruz Biscaino, Chris Sillas and Carol Garcia, all of Carlsbad, and Cindy Carrasco of Roswell, NM; a step-son, Nieves Armijo of El Paso, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 42 great-grand- children, 26 great-great-grandchildren, and two great-great-great grandchildren. (Photo shown of Armijo) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 20, 2000 ARMSTRONG Graveside services for Glenn W. Armstrong, 75, will be August 22 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Military honors will be by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died August 18 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born August 29, 1924, to Jacob Henry and Magdelina Thornton Armstrong in Bogota, TX. He was raised and educated in Texas. He joined the Army and served with the US Army Medical Corps during WWII. He received an honorable discharge in 1949, and moved to Carlsbad. He was recalled to active duty in 1950 and served with the ERC-Medical Department, Fourth Army Area during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Carlsbad Ward. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one grand- daughter. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Belle Armstrong, of Carlsbad; sons, Eric Konsire Armstrong of Las Cruces, NM and Steven Armstrong of Carlsbad; daughter, Nancy Kay Armstrong of Carlsbad; step-sons, Terry Huffman of California, Mike Marshall of Los Lunas, NM, and Joseph Armstrong and Jody Konsire of Roswell, NM; step-daughters, Victoria Leisle of Oceanside, CA, sisters, Lucille Garner and Gloria Marie Wilson of Carlsbad, and Bettie Jean Messer of Scottsdale, AZ; and five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 8, 2000 ARNOLD Services are scheduled for February 9 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM, for former Artesia resident Kenneth Ray Arnold of Santa Fe, NM. Arnold, 58, died February 5 at Lovelace Clinic in Albuquerque. Burial will be at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. Military honors will be provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. He was born December 18, 1941, in Chickasha, Okla., to Daniel C. and Edna Corrine Chapman Arnold. Both parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Darline Arnold, and a brother, Andrew Clyde Arnold. He served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1964. Survivors include sons Kenneth Ray Arnold II of Michigan and John Victor Arnold of Toledo, Ohio; brothers James Arnold of Aurora Grand, Calif., and David Arnold of Roswell; sisters Betty Bradley of Roswell, Peggy Frenette of Santa Fe, Sue Raison of San Antonio, Texas and Sandra Bayes of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 12, 2000 ARREDONDO Funeral services are scheduled for Anthony (Gordo) Arredondo, 18, at San Jose Catholic Church on January 13. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died January 8 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Anthony "Gordo" Arredondo was born August 31, 1981, in Carlsbad to Alex Garcia and Betty Arredondo Garcia. He was raised in Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Arredondo. Survivors include his father, Alex Garcia of Albuquerque, NM; mother, Betty Justice of Carlsbad; brothers, Jackie Justice and Bernard Martinez of Carlsbad and Ernesto Montoya of Roswell, NM; sisters, Angela Justice of Odessa, Texas, Veronica Justice of Albuquerque and Ida Marie Romero of Carlsbad; paternal grandfather, Frank Arredondo Sr. of Carlsbad; and maternal grand- mother, Manuela Garcia of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Arredondo) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 13, 2000 AUSTIN Funeral services will be February 14 at First Baptist Church, in Artesia, NM, for Vera Inez Austin, 69, of Las Cruces, NM. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. She died February 11 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Terpening & Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 26, 1930, in Chickasha, Okla., to Floyd M. and Christine Harper Martin. She married Jesse Thomas Austin on September 3, 1948, in Roswell, NM. They moved to Artesia from Oklahoma in 1958 and to Las Cruces four months ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest child, Connie O. Austin, in 1968, and brother, Calvin Martin. survivors include her husband, Jesse T. Austin of the Veterans Center, Truth or Consequences, NM; stepmother, Lou Martin of Ft. Worth, TX; daughters, Paula J. Phillips of Albuquerque, NM, Naomi R. Austin of Atlanta and Debbie LeClear of Lubbock; a son, Thomas W. Austin of Las Cruces; sisters, Lois R. Green of Houston, TX, Helen R. Ripple of Springtown, TX, and Mary Jo Cotton of Ft. Worth; brothers, Carl Martin of Weatherford, TX, Jimmy F. Harper of Albuquerque and Donnell Harper and Gilbert Harper of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Photo shown of Austin) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 13, 2000 BAIZA funeral services for Reynaldo Ornelas Baiza, 88, will be on January 14 at Calvary Assembly of God. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Mr. Baiza died January 10 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., Northgate Unit. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 3, 1911, to Pedro S. and Teresa L. Ornelas Baiza in Candelaria, Texas. He grew up near Valentine, Texas. In 1931, they moved to Carlsbad. He was a pastor for many years with several Spanish Assembly of God churches in southeast New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maria Herrera, on December 29, 1978, and his second wife, Beatrice Gonzales, on January 21, 1996. Survivors include sons, Paul Baiza of Lubbock, Texas, Ish Baiza of Moab, Utah, Danny Baiza of Roswell, NM, and Lee Baiza of Globe, Ariz.; daughter, Betty Thompson of Carlsbad; sisters, Lupe Baiza and Anita Moreno of Carlsbad; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Baiza) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 5, 2000 BAKER Closed casket services for Christine Leon Baker, 70, will be on September 6, at Terpening & Son Chapel. She died September 3 in Hobbs, NM. Interment will be at Twin Oaks memorial Park. She was born on April 6, 1930, in Mt. Dora, NM, to George L. Sprouse and Velma Leon (Turner) Sprouse. She married George W. Baker on May 11, 1945 in Carlsbad, NM. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1999. They moved to Artesia from Roswell in 1944. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a past member of American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include daughters, Carol Pennington of Grants, NM, Pat Scrimshire, husband Gary, of Hobbs, NM, and Patricia Garvin, husband Dean, of Artesia; brothers, Charles Sprouse of Clayton, NM and Ervin Sprouse of Perryton, TX; sisters, Pat Waide of Perryton, and Ethel Burros of Amarillo, TX; great-aunt, Lorene Christie of Roswell; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Doris Luellen Sprouse, Robbie June Fisher and Jouicy Ruth Ecton; and a brother, George L. Sprouse II. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 26, 2000 BANISTER Services for Archie Lee "Arch" Banister, 90, will be March 29 at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died March 24 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 18, 1910, to Lawrence Ward and Henrietta Elizabeth Hughes Banister in Mangum, OK, where he grew up on a farm and went through school. In 1938, his father died and he became caregiver and provider for his mother, four brothers, and two sisters. In 1950, he moved to Carlsbad. He then moved to Roswell, NM where his younger brother, Bryan, taught him physical therapy and reflexology. They were both blind since about age 30, but were always self-supporting. He had been in practice in Carlsbad for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a brother, John D. Banister of Artesia, NM; and sisters, Millie Simmons of Carlsbad and Junelle Bean of Delano, CA. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 28, 2000 BARRAGAN Services are March 29, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Genoveva R. Barragan, 80, of Artesia. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She died March 25 in her home. She was born in Presidio, TX, the daughter of Pedro Rodriguez and Francisca (Palomino) Rodriguez, on July 11, 1919. She married Manuel O. Barragan on March 2, 1943, in Presidio. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1999. She moved to Artesia in 1953 from El Paso, TX. Survivors include sons, Manuel L. Barragan and Omar R. Barragan, both of Artesia; daughters, Viola A. Vigil, Irma Cunningham and Alma Barragan, all of Roswell, NM, and Norma Brady of Seminole, TX; sister Lydia Jimenenz of El Paso; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Martin Barragan; sisters Josepha Rodriguez and Petra Marquez; brothers, Raymundo Rodriguez, Alfredo Rodriguez, Alfonso Rodriguez and Narciso Rodriguez; and two infant brothers. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 8, 2000 BARRERA Valerie Nichole Barrera, 21, of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal life on September 4, in Socorro, NM, due to an automobile accident. She was born December 20, 1978, in Carlsbad to John and Beatrice Cardona Barrera. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Barrera; brothers, John R. and Paul Barrera; sisters, Michelle Barrera Apadoca and husband Isaac, Julie Estrada and husband Steve, and Stephanie Barrera of Las Cruces. Other survivors include four nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and the following grandparents: Antonio Cardona, Josefa Garcia, Toribio Barrera and Susie Pacheco. Calling hours for Valerie were held September 7, in Baca's Funeral Chapels. The prayer vigil was held the same day in St. Albert the Great Newman Center, and the funeral liturgy will be held there today. The rite of committal will follow in Masonic Cemetery. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 21, 2000 BARTON Services will be March 23 at First Baptist Church for Dewey F. Barton. Barton, 76, died on March 19 at 24th and Mann. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born on December 4, 1923, in Tahoka, TX, to Robert Frank Barton and Lillie Lorene (Coor) Barton. He married Marie Wathen on February 6, 1943, in Lovington, NM. He came to Artesia in 1935 from Tahoka. He was a member of First Baptist Church, the Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. He served in WWII in the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; sons Larry Barton of Roswell, NM, and Don Ray Barton of Artesia; daughter Sue Steed of Midland, TX; sisters Ines Walden of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Juanita Conner of Applegate, Ore.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. (Photo shown of Barton) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 31, 2000 BEALSON A funeral mass for Nancy D. Bealson, 81, will be April 1 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Interment of cremated remains will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 30 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 29, 1928, in New York City to Anthony and Carmela St. Massimo Ripollone. She was raised and educated in New York. She married Edward J. Bealson Jr. in 1959 in New York. The moved to Connecticut for 10 years and back to New York for five. The moved to Carlsbad in 1973. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 3, 1975. Survivors include a sister, Marguerite Pennell of Greensboro, NC; nephews, Raymond A. Pennell of Washington, DC, Raymond Rippollone of Fredricksburg, VA, and Joseph Williams of Roswell, NM; nieces, Lisa Shaw of Greensboro, NC, Donna Gentery of Houston, TX, Mary Robinson of Alamogordo, NM, Vera Conley of Albuquerque, NM, and Carmela Godby of Roswell, NM; and sister-in-law and friend, Dorothy Ripollone of Carlsbad. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 2A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 29, 2000 BEASON Services for ALBERT LEE BEASON, 86, formerly of Carlsbad, will be March 1 at French Mortuary in Albuquerque, NM. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. BEASON died February 27 in Albuquerque. French Funeral Home in Albuquerque is in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Beason of Albuquerque; a son, Lester Beason of Alcoa, Tenn.; two daughters, Sandra Othick of Las Vegas, Nev., Beverly Silsby of Albuquerque; three brothers, Sport Beason of Lubbock, TX, Charlie Beason of Sparks, Nev., and Si Beason of Carlsbad; two grandchildren and two great-grand- children. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 18, 2000 BEAVER Services will be February 19 at Church Street Church of the Nazarene, for William Leroy Beaver, 58. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died February 16 at his home. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 18, 1941, to Lester and Margaret I. Stayrook Beaver in Fairview, Pa. He was raised in Longfellow, Pa. He attended Lewiston High School and then Chief Logan High School. He moved to Carlsbad in 1959. He married Phyllis N. Burton in 1961. Survivors include his wife of Carlsbad; daughters, Priscilla Rhodes of Carlsbad, and Patrilla Wright of Hobbs, NM; brothers, Fred Beaver of Wilmington, Del., and Theodore Beaver of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sisters, Helen Shotzberger and Esther Peck of Lewiston, Pa.; and five grandchildren. (Photo shown of Beaver) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 13, 2000 BELL Graveside services for Richard A. Bell, 83, of Lakeview Christian Home, will be April 14 at Sunset Gardens in Carlsbad. He died April 12. Direct burial will take place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Burial Service. He was born December 18, 1916, in Alpine, TX. He moved to Carlsbad in 1973. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arbielou Bell. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Bell, of Carlsbad; son, R.A. Bell II of Lafayette, LA; daughters, Pamela Witt and Rhonda Aten of El Paso, TX, Reggie Chandler of Farmington, NM, and Rowena Anderson of Odessa, TX; eight grand- children; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 25, 2000 BERG Funeral services for Florence Berg, 86, will be held on January 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake City, Minn. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Lake City. She died January 23 at her home. She was born August 10, 1913 in Pepin Township in Minnesota. She married Lloyd H. Berg on May 15, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother. She is survived by three sons, Harold Berg of Lake City, Gerald Berg of Carlsbad, and William Berg of Hastings, Minn.; a daughter, Mary in Lake City; a brother, William Schmidt; a sister, Mildred Dose; and 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grand- children, and one great-great-granddaughter. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 18, 2000 BERNAL Funeral services for Benigno T. Bernal, 68, formerly of Carlsbad, were held April 17 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Los Angeles, CA. A local funeral will be April 19 at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad. Burial will follow at Santa Catarin Cemetery. He died April 14 at his home in Los Angeles. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 13, 1932, in Balmorhea, TX, to Jose and Norberta Trujillo Bernal. He grew up in Carlsbad. In 1952, he moved to Lovington, NM and lived there until 1969, when he moved to Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Manuel Villareal; and a sister, Maria Granger. He is survived by his wife Paul Bernal of the family home; two sons, David DeLaTorre and Ben Gonzales both of Los Angeles; five daughters, Rosario Burgarin, Etelvina "Vina" Frausto, Sherry Guzman and Linda Granillo, all of Los Angeles, and Olivia Layola of Amarillo, TX; four brothers, Israel, Manuel, Carlos Bernal, all of San Carlos, Mexico, and Carlos Bernal of Odessa, TX; nine sisters, Ofelia Estrada, Irene Rubio, Celia "Sally" Chavez and Frances Hernandez, all of Carlsbad, Rosemary "Rosa" Davenport of Phoenix, Ariz., Ofelia Galindo, Angelita Lujan and Soila Garcia, all of San Carlos, Mexico, and Leticia Delhirm of Freeport, TX; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 23, 2000 BERNOSKY Graveside services were February 22 at Resthaven Funeral Home in Lubbock, TX, for Katherine L. "Granny" Bernosky, 83, of Artesia. She died February 18 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born March 24, 1916, in Cadiz, Ohio. She married Andy Bernosky Sr. in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a son, Andy Jr., in 1998, and two grand- sons. She moved from Lubbock to Artesia in 1983. She was a Catholic. Survivors include daughters Betty Rhyne of Artesia and Jean Zitko of Marion, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grand- children; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 14, 2000 BIANCHI Graveside services for Vivian Roy Bianchi, 76, will be March 15 at Fort Bliss Cemetery in El Paso, TX. She died March 10 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 25, 1923, to Savanah and Linda Roy in Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bianchi; two daughters, Victoria Bianchi and Virginia Davis; a brother, Wendell Roy; and a granddaughter. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Lucille Haggard of Carlsbad; two sons, Edward Michael Bianchi of Las Cruces, NM, and Patrick Steven Bianchi of Oceanside, Calif.; two sisters, Edna York and Betty Bennett, both of Rantoul, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 21, 2000 BILLINGTON Chapel services will be April 22, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Morton, TX, for Grady Lee Billington, 48, of Artesia. He died April 18 at Fort Worth, TX. Interment will follow at Morton Memorial Cemetery. He was born December 19, 1951, in Morton. He lived in Artesia for the past 23 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Shipp in 1951, and his mother, Mattie Billington in 1994. He is survived by daughter Brittany Billington of Roswell, NM; father Dink Billington of Artesia; sisters Shirley Peden of Roswell, NM, Sandra Trotter of Artesia and Glenda Ewing of Hobbs, NM; brothers Billy Shipp of Albuquerque, NM, Larry Billington of Cahoma, TX, Sam Billington of Farmington, NM and Danny Billington of Jal, NM; and numerous other relatives. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 7, 2000 BLACKERBY Services for Lillian Blackerby, 83, of Hobbs, NM, will be today at Northside Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. She died April 4 at Lea Regional Hospital in Hobbs. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on September 18, 1916, in Dennison, TX. She married J.D. Blackerby on November 30, 1935, in Colorado City, TX. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1987. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Survivors include a son, Wayne Blackerby of Hobbs; daughters, Pat Thompson of Hobbs and Mary Jo Varner of Carlsbad; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 31, 2000 BLAIR Services were held March 20 at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa, for Thomas Joseph Blair, 3, of Adel, Iowa. He died March 16 of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Interment followed in the Highland Cemetery in Mystic, Iowa. He was born May 13, 1996, to Steve Blair and Agustina Mae Leal in Laredo, TX. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cirilo Leal. Survivors include his mother of Lexington, NC; father, of Adel, Iowa; brothers, John Paul Blair of Adel, Esteban Luis Leal of Oilton, TX, and Steven Blair of Carlsbad; sister, Lori Blair of Carlsbad; maternal grandmother, Eudeliag Leal of Oilton; and paternal grand- parents, Paul and Katy Blair of Cincinnati, OH. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 20, 2000 BLAZER Memorial services are schedule August 21 at St. Joseph's Mission for Art Blazer, 78, of Capitan, NM. He died August 16 in Capitan. Burial will follow at the Blazer Cemetery at Mescalero, NM. He was born May 31, 1922, and lived in the Mescalero-Capitan area his entire life. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of the Mescalero and Capitan American Legions. He was an active member of the Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Capitan. He married Josephine Mayberry in Capitan on June 3, 1990. Survivors include his wife; sons, Arthur "Butch" Blazer, wife Karen, and Kenneth R. Blazer, all of Mescalero; daughter, Beverly LaPaz, husband Alfred, of Mescalero; step-sons, David Haskins, wife Irene, of Longmont, CO, Randy Haskins of Capitan, and Scott Haskins, wife Tammy, of Midland, TX; step-daughters, Sandra Crist of Roswell, NM and Lisa Barrera, husband Louie, of Artesia; former wife Leeta Blazer of Mescalero; daughter-in-law Patsy Blazer of Mescalero; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Thomas John Blazer and wife Cora Carpenter Blazer. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 7 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 30, 2000 BLEDSOE Services are scheduled January 31, at Hagerman United Methodist Church for former Artesia resident Dreta L. Bledsoe of Roswell, NM. Bledsoe, 89, died January 27 in Roswell. She was born September 2, 1910, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the daughter of Ben Williams and Dovie (Edwards) Williams. She married T.A. Bledsoe in Portales, NM on January 2, 1930. She came to Roswell at the age of 16; lived in Hagerman for 40 years; in Roswell for 25 years; and Artesia for two years. Her husband preceded her in death December 20, 1973. She was also preceded in death by daughters Wanda Lee Bledsoe and Carolyn Sue Bledsoe; and by brothers Harlon Williams, Tommy Williams and B.F. Williams. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Roswell; Order of Eastern Star; and adult Girl Scout volunteer for Troop 13. Survivors include sons Raymond Bledsoe of Dexter, Don Bledsoe, wife Betty, of Arlington, Texas, Tommy Bledsoe, wife Georgia, of Artesia, and Ross Bledsoe, wife Val, of Marfa, Texas; daughters Dot Ford of Truth or Consequences, NM, and Peggy Hefner, husband Bill, of Artesia; sister Leta Waggoner of Roswell; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Photo of Bledsoe) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 20, 2000 BLENDEN Services for Harry Easton Blenden, 77, of Lockney, TX, was held April 18 at Main Street Church of Christ in Lockney. Interment followed in Lockney Cemetery. He died April 15 at his home. Moor-Rose-White Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He was born August 17, 1922, in Rockdale. He moved to Lockney in January 1940 from Glenn. After graduation in May 1940, he worked with his father on the farm. He was an Army veteran, having enlisted in 1942. He spent two years in the South Pacific. He married Dewanda Bennett on February 10, 1943, in Fresno, Calif. He attended Texas Tech University and received his master's degree in 1950. He moved to Pecos, TX where he was an ag instructor for nine years. He moved to Plainview, TX in 1959 and to Lockney in 1962 where he farmed for several years. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Blenden, in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Dewanda Blenden; sons, Elton of Johnstown, Pa., and Brad of Amarillo, TX; brother, Dick A. Blenden of Carlsbad; sister, Sue Thornton, of Albuquerque, NM; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 11, 2000 BLISS Graveside services for an infant, Dennis Lawrence Bliss Jr., are today at Babyland in Carlsbad Cemetery with the family officiating. The infant died April 7 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was stillborn on April 7, in Carlsbad, to Dennis Lawrence Bliss Sr., and Tonya Kincaid Bliss. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Ryan Ellis and Trey Troublefield of the family home; sister, Katelyn Troublefield of the home; paternal grandparents, Gary Bliss of Kermit, TX, and Ramona Fuller of Artesia, NM; maternal grandparents, Norman Kincaid of Grove Spring, MO, and Margaret Condon of Keota, OK; and paternal great-grandmothers, Ruby Bliss of Kermit, TX, and Clarise Lattion of Artesia. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 18, 2000 BLOHM Memorial services for Lyle M. Blohm, 88, will be May 20 at First Presbyterian Church. He died May 13 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 28, 1911, in Beardstown, Ill., to Lee Ross and Maude McKenzie Blohm. He spent most of his earlier years in foreign countries where his father worked as an American Consul. He graduated from high school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He then entered the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Just prior to graduation he was diagnosed with Tuberculosis. Because he was unable to gain his commission, he went to work for Douglas Aircraft in San Diego, CA. He married Elizabeth DeSollar July 5, 1936, in Santa Monica, Calif. In 1939, his family moved to Carlsbad where he bought the Western Auto franchise. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Blohm of Carlsbad; sons, Robert Blohm of Carlsbad and William Blohm of Las Cruces, NM; brother, Robert Blohm of El Paso, TX; and five grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 BLUNT A memorial service for John R. Blunt, 92, will be January 10 at Sunset Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Direct cremation will take place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. Interment of cremated remains will be at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Blunt died January 8 at Carlsbad Medical Center. He was bron in Florence County and moved to Carlsbad in 1945. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Stephen Blunt in 1967 and his wife, Amy Loretta Blunt in 1982. His only survivors include a granddaughter, Sharon Blunt Williams of Springfield, Ill.; a grandson, Charles S. Blunt of Carlsbad; a niece, Barbara Donaldson of Carlsbad; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 10, 2000 BOGGS Services were May 8 in the West Funeral Home Chapel in Carlsbad, NM, for former Artesia resident, James William Boggs, 76, of Carlsbad. He died May 4 at his home. Interment with military honors followed at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. He was born on July 19, 1923, in Spur, TX, to the late William S. and Viola Dingler Boggs. He was raised and educated in Artesia, and graduated from Artesia High School. He enlisted in the US Army in November 1942, and served as a staff sergeant in the 921st Air Engineer Squadron of the Army Air Force for two years in England and six months in Germany. He was married to Eulema Gean Boggs of Carlsbad in 1951 in Artesia. He was a member of VFW Post 3277. He was preceded in death by his wife on September 6, 1999. Survivors include children Philip Boggs and John Gregory Eager, both of Carlsbad, and Vicki Clifton of Gilmer, TX; sister Cora Lee Montana of Albuquerque, NM; and two grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 28, 2000 BOYD No services are planned for Betty Jean Boyd, 66, per the deceased's request. Cremation has taken place. She died March 24 at her home. West Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She was born on November 22, 1933, in Moss, WV, to Day and Stella Mabel Kettle Westfall. She was raised and educated in Shinnston, W.VA. She moved to Carlsbad in 1950. She married Donald Boyd on March 22, 1952, in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lea Oliver, and a brother, Johnny Westfall. She is survived by her husband of the home; two sons, Donald Jr., and Richard Boyd, both of Carlsbad; a brother, Gilbert Westfall of Shinnston, WV; two sisters, Virginia Stewart of Pittsburgh, PA, and Pat Davis of Shinnston, WV; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 24, 2000 BOYER Services for Lucie Hellen Fitzgerald Huffman Boyer, 88, of Gallatin, MO, and formerly of Carlsbad, will be today at Hope-Eldringhoff Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin. She died February 22 at Daviess County Care Center. Hope-Eldringhoff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 1, 1911, in DeKalb County, MO. She attended and graduated from Cameron High School in 1929. She moved to Carlsbad in 1958, and then moved back to Gallatin in 1999. She married Ralph E. Boyer on June 28, 1952 in Hamilton, MO. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1969. She was of the Christian faith. She was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Norma Lloyd, and an infant brother. Survivors include a son, Paul R. Huffman of Tishomingo, OK; two daughters, Doris Albrecht of Gallatin, and Bonnie Sue Fields of Aurora, IL; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 13, 2000 BOYETT Services for Ray Boyett, 99, will be September 15 at Terpening & Son Chapel. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. He died September 12 at his home in Artesia. He was born November 23, 1900 in Rutherford, TN, to Faunie B. Boyett and Evie Rivers (Tilghman) Boyett. He married Morine Withers on June 14, 1944, in Los Lunas, NM and moved to Artesia in 1984 from Fence Lake, NM. He homesteaded land in Fence Lake in 1930 and was the last living male homesteader in New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Morine, of the family home; daughters, Nancy Boyett McCaw and husband Bill of Artesia, and Patty Boyett Butt of Roswell, NM; sister, Ruth Link and husband Wilson of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Paul Boyett and wife Gay of Peralta; grandsons, Kerry J. McCaw of Philadelphia, PA, and Tige Ray Butt of Portales, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Butt; brother, E.L. Boyett; sisters, Fairy Bogart, Ruby Snyder, Louise Boyett and Ester Boyett; and by a granddaughter, Tawnya Butt. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 22, 2000 BRADLEY Graveside services for Andrew Bradley, 74, will be August 23, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. He died August 20 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. He was born September 17, 1925, in Elida, NM, to Wilson and Melsena Bradley. He married Erlinda Chavez, February 5, 1951, in Fort Sumner, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife, and a son, Johnny Bradley. He came to Artesia in 1952 from Elida. He was a WWII veteran. Survivors include daughters, Diane Peyton, husband Lonnie, and Frances Clack, husband Lee, all of Artesia, Kay Lewis, husband Fred, of Thoreau, NM, and daughter-in-law Mary Bradley of Seminole, TX; brothers, Chester Bradley and Jimmy Bradley of Oregon; sister, Lilian Culver of Oregon; 12 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 19, 2000 BRICENO Services for Cipriano "Cip" Briceno, 82, will be March 21 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died March 17 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 11, 1917, to Francisco F. and Juliana Garcia Briceno in Marathon, TX, where he grew up. In 1936, he moved to Carlsbad. He married Lucia Dominguez on February 28, 1938, in Carlsbad. She preceded him in death on March 11, 1993, after 55 years of marriage. Survivors include a son, Francisco "Frank" Briceno of Carlsbad; daughters, Velia Blanco of Rock Springs, WY, and Elvira "Vera" Romero, Anna Maria Paz and Elva Briceno of Carlsbad; sister, Simona Payanes of Carlsbad; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 11, 2000 BRICKER Funeral services for Bill Bricker, 71, will be January 12 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Bricker died January 9 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born June 14, 1928, to William Clyde Bricker in Sonora, Texas, where he was raised. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. After the war he came to the Permian Basin area. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Bricker of Carlsbad; two stepsons, Randy Wilson of Carlsbad and Preston Wilson of Rusk, Texas; a stepdaughter, Sherilyn Bricker of Carlsbad; two brothers, Royce Bricker of Farmington, NM and Jack Bricker of Carlsbad; a sister, Dorothy Brown of Oklahoma; and five nephews who he raised as children, Bobby Bricker of Hagerman, NM, Scott and Jody Bricker of Carlsbad, Tommy Bricker of Denton, Texas, and Jackie Lee Bricker of Washington State. (Photo of Bricker) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 12, 2000 BRIDWELL Funeral services will be held today at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, for Lila Bridwell, 90, of Carlsbad. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 9 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 2, 1909, to John Sherman and Margaret Ellen Nichols Patton in Junction, TX, where she grew up. She married Silas Samuel Bridwell in Winters, TX, on May 1, 1926. In 1940 they moved to Carlsbad. She and Si had three sons. Darrell Bridwell and wife, Katie, Bill Bridwell and wife, Delora, and Kenneth Bridwell and wife, Joyce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Si Bridwell on November 28, 1981, and by a son, Darrell Bridwell, on April 23, 1990. Survivors include sons, Bill Bridwell, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kenneth Bridwell, of Wagoner, Okla.; 14 grand-children; 37 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Bridwell) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 23, 2000 BRITTON Graveside services for Matalie Britton, 86, will be January 24 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Britton, died January 22 at Landsun Health Service Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 20, 1913, in Balmorhea, Texas, to Henry and Mae Wilson Hicks. She was raised and educated in Colorado City, TX. She married Lonnie Thomas "Bill" Britton in 1934 in Colorado City. They moved to Carlsbad in 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 7, 1987, and three brothers, Charlie Hicks, Bill Hicks and Jack Hicks. Survivors include a son, Bill Britton of Englewood, Colo.; brother, Harvey Hicks of Carlsbad; and two grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 27, 2000 BROWN, CORA Services will be April 28 at First Baptist Church in Hagerman, NM, for Cora Elnor Brown of Hagerman. Brown, 84, died April 25 at her home. Interment will be at Hagerman Cemetery. She was born July 12, 1915, in Caddo County, OK, to Jasper Right and Frances Prewett Anthony. Both parents preceded her in death. In June of 1934, she married Earnie Lee Brown in Gracemont, OK. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons Bill J. Brown, wife Faye, of Hobbs, NM, and E. Gene Brown, wife Marsha, and Cleo A. Brown, wife Sue, all of Artesia; daughter Genelle A. Beattie, husband David, of Bloomfield, NM; four sisters; one brother; 19 grand- children; numerous great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 26, 2000 BROWN, ROY Graveside services for Roy Lee "Buzz" Brown, 56, will be today at Carlsbad Cemetery, with his son, Terrence Brown officiating. Cremation has taken place. He died August 22 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 26, 1944 in Geary, OK, to Carl E. and Louise Hoffman Brown. His family moved to Carlsbad in 1952. He made his home in both El Paso and Amarillo, TX, for many years. He married Elvira Lopez in 1968 in El Paso. He returned to Carlsbad in 1999 due to illness. Survivors include his wife, of El Paso, TX; sons, Terrence Brown of Lubbock, TX and Roy L. "Chuch" Brown of Austin, TX; and sisters, Maxine Horton and Dorothy Moffatt of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 BROWN, WINTON A memorial service is scheduled for Winton F. Brown, 83, at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Brown died December 23, 1999 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 26, 1916, to Bermis B. and Florence A. Schall Brown, in Wastina, Ore. He grew up in Oregon. He married Jeanie Dale Webb in June of 1979, in Santa Fe, NM. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie W. Brown of Carlsbad; and daughter, Melinda Webb of Las Cruces, NM. (Photo of Brown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 BRUCE Funeral services are scheduled for Eunice Margaret Bruce on January 17 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 12 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She was born May 30, 1919, in Trent, Texas to William and Laura Daniels Willis. She graduated from Artesia High School, Artesia, NM, in 1938. She married Paul Bruce on March 20, 1943. They were married nearly 52 years before his death in 1995. She was a member of the Church of Christ since childhood. Survivors include a son, Charles R. Bruce of Carlsbad; daughters, Jeanette Wolf of Hollister, Calif., and Toni Anita Margaret Woodrum of Craig, Colo.; four granddaughters; and one great-grandson. (Photo shown of Bruce) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 13, 2000 BRYAN Closed casket services for Wilbert "Dick" Bryan, 80, of Artesia, will be February 14 at Terpening and Son Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He died February 10 at his home. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 1, 1919, in Wichita Falls, TX, to John Luther and Ethel Grace Friberg Bryan. He married Arietta "Mickie" Bryan in 1960 in Wichita Falls, TX. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1998. They moved to Artesia from Wichita Falls in 1961. He was of the Methodist denomination and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a veteran of WWII having served with the Army. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Ferguson of Wichita Falls; brother, Bobby Bryan of Leander, TX; and two granddaughters. (Photo shown of Bryan) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 5, 2000 BURAU Memorial services for Naomi Burau, 91, will be September 6 at First United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place. She died on September 3 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 29, 1909, to John Samuel Alexander Sr. and Ruth Rose Alexander in LaPrairie, IL. She grew up in western Illinois and spent most of her early adult years in Illinois. She moved to Carlsbad in the mid-1950's. She was active at First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, John S. Alexander Jr. of Carlsbad; and three nephews. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 17, 2000 BUSTAMANTE Services for Manuela C. Bustamante, 87, will be May 18 at Terpening and Son Chapel. She died May 15 at Artesia General Hospital. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She was born July 11, 1912, in Presidio, TX, to Anastacio Carrasco and Jesusita (Vasquez) Carrasco. She married Severino Bustamante January 10, 1930, in Presidio. He preceded her in death November 12, 1982. The came to Artesia from Carlsbad in 1946. She was a Catholic. She is survived by a son, Leon Bustamante of Artesia; daughters Patricia Molina and Jessie Molina, both of Artesia, and Paz Orosco and Vicenta Miller, both of Carlsbad; three half-sisters; one half-brother; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons Fidencio Bustamante and Nicholas Bustamante; and granddaughter Ida Munoz. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 16, 2000 BUSTER, HELEN Funeral services for Helen Buster, 69, will be April 17 at Sunset Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died April 15 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 24, 1930, to Jim and Ruby Mae Wilson in Hereford, TX. At age 10, she moved to Carlsbad where she grew up. She married Jim Buster on August 6, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1986. Survivors include her sons, Shane McGonagill and Sterling McGonagill of Carlsbad; daughters, Judy Bowman of Grand Prairie, TX, and Charla Grice and Brenda Poe of Carlsbad; brothers, Bill Wilson of Denver, CO, and Bob Wilson of Carlsbad; sister, Nell McGonagill of Mansfield, TX; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 5, 2000 BUSTER, JUANITA Services will be March 6 at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury, TX, for Juanita Lee Buster, 77, formerly of Carlsbad. Burial will be March 6 at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 3 in Granbury. Wiley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 23, 1922 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers. Survivors include a son, Donald Vaughn of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Nancy Reed, of Granbury; brothers, Bobby G. Lee and Billy D. Lee; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 CALDERON A funeral mass for Natividad Franco Calderon, 95, will be August 25 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died August 21 at her home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 8, 1904, in Redford, TX, to Librada Franco. She moved to Malaga, NM, in 1913 and married Juan Calderon in 1922 in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her husband just seven years after they were married and one month before their last son was born. She was also preceded in death by sons, Nieves F. Calderon and Juan C. Calderon; brothers, Pablo, Felipe, Pedro, Jose, and Nilo Montanez; and sisters, Gavina and Maria Montanez. Survivors include sons, Hilario F. Calderon and Damas F. Calderon of Albuquerque, NM; daugher, Trine C. Rodriguez of Carlsbad; sister, Gertrude M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad; and 23 grandchildren, 69 great-grand- children, and 43 great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 23, 2000 CALLIS Funeral services are scheduled for Elbert Callis, 90, of Roswell, NM on January 24 at the Abbey Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock, Texas. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Callis died January 20 at Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell. Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 2, 1909, in Melrose, Texas. He married Ida Mae Foley on November 14, 1933, in Littlefield, TX. He lived in Lubbock from 1962 to 1992. They moved to Roswell in 1992. He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and a grandson, Terry McGaha. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Foley Callis of the family home; a son, the Rev. Elbert R. Callis of Dyersburg, Tenn.; daughters, Mary Ann Marsh and Patsy McGaha of Roswell and Janet Arnold of Artesia; brother, Clyde Callis of Walla Walla, Wash.; sisters, Opal Pugh of El Paso, TX and Wilda Hendricks of Cedar Hill, TX; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grand- children; and two great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 22, 2000 CALVERT Services were August 21 for Julia Runyan Keinath Calvert, 99, at First United Methodist Church. She died August 19 in Artesia. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born September 11, 1900, to David W. Runyan and Elsa (Beckett) Runyan, in Artesia. She married Harold A. Keinath on March 17, 1921. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1966. She married Oland Calvert on July 22, 1973, in Carlsbad. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1986. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, DOE's, and Rebekahs. Survivors include nieces, Marilou Conner of Artesia and Peggy Prince of Santa Cruz, CA; great-nieces and nephews, Tim Conner of Newton, PA, Jeff Conner and Melanie of Los Angeles, CA, Mel Runyan of Artesia, John Runyan of Artesia, Casey White of Artesia, Kelly Prince of CA and Elizabeth Prince of San Francisco, CA; and great- great-nephew Desmond Conner of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Runyan; sisters, Mary Runyan Brainard and Sally Runyan Lanning. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 20, 2000 CAMPBELL, NEWT Memorial services are scheduled for February 26 at the Good Samaritan Center in Artesia for former Lake Arthur, NM, resident Newt Deene Campbell, 74, of Vivian, LA. He died January 29 after fighting a battle against Parkinson's disease. He was born August 30, 1925, and grew up in Lake Arthur. He was a graduate of Hardin Simmons University and a special education teacher for brain injured and retarded students. Survivors include son, Jerry Campbell of Dallas, TX; brother Marvin Campbell of Lovington, NM; and sisters Geneva Gable of Artesia and Ruth Pope of Boswell, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and May Campbell, and his wife Edith Chaney Campbell. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 CAMPBELL, SANDRA Services for Sandra Lee Campbell, 55, will be April 3 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 31 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 14, 1944, in Detroit, MI, to William and Virginia House Scriver. She came to Carlsbad in the early 1970's. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women of the Moose and Does Chapter No. 43. Survivors include her mother, of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 CAMPOS Funeral services for Ruth Campos, 57, are scheduled for January 10 at Iglesia De Cristo (Spanish Church of Christ). Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Campos died January 5 at University of New Mexico Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth "Cookie" Campos was born June 20, 1942, in Carlsbad to John F. and Rosa E. Acosta Granger. She married Roy M. Campos on October 20, 1965. She was a member of Iglesia De Cristo. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, Roy M. Campos of Carlsbad; son, David Campos of Carlsbad; daughters, Jeanette Wallace of Carlsbad and Debbie Baca of Los Lunas, NM; mother, Rosa A. Granger of Carlsbad; brother, Bobby Granger of Loving, NM, LeRoy Granger of Colorado, and Ruben "Chuga" Granger of Carlsbad; sisters, Lorine Campos of Albuquerque and Helen Espino of Loving; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown of Campos) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 15, 2000 CAPELL Services were March 14 at Denten-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for T.J. CAPELL, 75. Interment followed at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died March 12 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess was in charge of the arrangements. He was born April 27, 1924, ouside of Dublin, TX, to Thomas Jefferson Capell Sr. and Ada Irene Shaffer Capell. He was raised in Ranger, TX, where he graduated from high school. In 1943, he joined the Army where he served during WWII in the South Pacific Theatre of command. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the VFW of Carlsbad. Survivors include a brother, Bobby R. Capell of Carlsbad; and a sister, Pat Ethridge of Pasadena, TX. (Photo shown of Capell) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 CARDER Graveside services are scheduled for Rachael Elizabeth Carder, 89, on January 21 at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, TX. She died on January 19 at Landsun Health Service Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 9, 1910, in Memphis, TX to Ellis A. and Mary Paralee Burnett Thomas. She was raised and educated in Memphis. She married C.W. Carder Jr. on February 10, 1930, in Clovis, NM. They made their home in Amarillo. In January 1967, she and her husband moved to Carlsbad. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, C.W. Carder Jr. of the family home; daughter, Charlyn Carder of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, James H. Thomas of Progresso Lake, TX; and sister, Dr. Amilda Thomas of McAllen, TX. (Photo shown of Carder) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 9, 2000 CARRASCO A mass will be held for Simon N. Carrasco, 76, of Roswell, today at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. He died May 5 at his residence in Roswell. La Grone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 23, 1923, in Carlsbad, to Jose and Esther Navarro Carrasco. He married Cinderella Armijo on January 12, 1946, in Carlsbad. In 1966 they moved to Roswell. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Carrasco, and a son, Jerry Simon Carrasco. Survivors include a son, Paul Carrasco of Hobbs, NM; daughters, Sally Inman of Mesa, AZ, Drucilla Del Llano of Tempe, AZ, and Nancy Carrasco, Belva Carrasco and Priscilla Ruiz of Roswell; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grand- children. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 16, 2000 CARWILE Services will be February 17 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for Dorothy Vernelle "Nelle" Carwile, 65. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 14 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 29, 1934, in Sanco, Texas, to Herman Hayes and Verna A. Thomason Carwile. Her family moved to Carlsbad when she was 10 years old. She lived at the Mabee Home at the CARC Farm where she had been a client for the past 17 years. Survivors include sisters, Alece Ashley of Fort Worth, TX, and Helen Gwinn and Jane Skinner of Carlsbad; and three nephews and four nieces. (Photo shown of Carwile) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 CARY Boss Easure Cary Jr., 72, of Las Vegas, NM, died August 22 at Southwest Senior Care in Las Vegas. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 1, 1927, in Clovis, NM, to Boss Easure Cary Sr. and Grace O. Jones Cary. He was raised in Clovis. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of the VFW and DAV chapters in Clovis. Survivors include sons, Robert E. Cary of Carlsbad and Glenn Cary of Azle, TX; sisters, Louise Walker of Pecos, TX, and Pauline Kamerer of California; and one granddaughter. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 30, 2000 CASTLEBERRY Services are scheduled for February 1 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Mary M. Castleberry of 320 N. Fourth. Castleberry, 81, died January 28 in Artesia. She was born August 20, 1918, in Benton County, Ark., the daughter of James Nugent and Edna (Johnson) Nugent. She married James T. Castleberry in Alamogordo, NM, on December 5, 1937. She came to Artesia in 1934 from Eunice, NM. Her husband preceded her in death March 24, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother Walter Nugent. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Rebekah Lodge; and Artesia General Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include daughters Rosemary Grice and JoAnn Griggs, both of Artesia; five grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 8, 2000 CERNA Services will be March 10 at San Jose Catholic Church for Ruben Quintela Cerna Jr., 41. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 6 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 22, 1958, to Ruben Mendoza and Frances Quintela Cerna Sr. in Carlsbad. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1978. He served in the Army National Guard for six years, from 1980 to 1986. He married Carmen Yniguez Macias on February 19, 1988, in Carlsbad. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; sons, Tony M. Fuentes Jr., Lionel G. Cerna and Ruben M. Cerna III, of Carlsbad; daughters, Joselyn L. Cerna and Anisia C.M. Cerna of Carlsbad; parents Ruben M. and Frances Q. Cerna of Carlsbad; brother, Rudy Q. Munoz of Carlsbad; and sisters, Carol C. Rodriguez of Albuquerque, NM and Yolanda Gonzalez, Gloria C. Jacquez and Jessica Ferrel of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Cerna) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 6, 2000 CHAVEZ, JUAN A resurrection Mass was this morning at St. John's Catholic Church in Roswell, NM for former Artesia resident Juan De Dios Chavez of Roswell. Chavez, 87, died January 2 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Burial was at Memory Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Roswell. He was born July 10, 1912, in Tome, NM, to Juan and Maria Diaga Chavez, he married Margarita Sena on December 5, 1932, in Estancia, NM. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1988. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bradley, and a granddaughter, Vigilia Dominguez. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Survivors include daughters Stella Ibarra and her husband, Cipriano, of Roswell; Lorie Gonzales of Roswell; Lucy Sanchez and her husband, Andy; and Dolores Dominguez and her husband, Joe, of California; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 7, 2000 CHAVEZ, LUIS Graveside services for Luis P. Chavez, 81, will be September 8 at Woodbine Cemetery. He died today at his home. He was born on March 9, 1919, in Ruidoso, TX, to Salome Chavez and Dolores (Paz) Chavez. He married Rosa Saiz on May 25, 1972, in Carlsbad, NM. They moved to Artesia in 1951, from Ruidoso. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Luis Sais Chavez Jr. of Artesia; seven daughters, Dolores Amaya, Adela Chavez, Herminia Chavez, Mary Delgado and Arlene Chavez, all of Artesia, and Margie Chavez and Elfida Simpson, both of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Jesus Chavez of Artesia; one sister, Connie De Los Santos of Carlsbad; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Manuel Chavez. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 15, 2000 CHILDERS Graveside services for Curtis E. Childers, 83, will be September 16 at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died September 14 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 9, 1916, to Joel Marion and Melissa Leigh Childers, in West Frankfort, IL, where he grew up. During WWII, he served in the Army in the Papuan, New Guinea, and Luzan Campaigns. In 1953, he moved to Carlsbad. In 1960, he married Eleanor Coleman in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death April 25, 1994, after 34 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joel Childers. Survivors include sons, Jacque Molyneaux of Albany, TX, and Mike Molyneaux of Artesia; sister, Evelyn Childers of Kentucky; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 CLAPP Graveside services for J.P. Clapp, 94, of Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, will be January 10 at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM. Clapp, died January 8, at Lakeview Christian Home. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 21, 1905, near Belton, Texas to John Boston and Susie Jones Clapp. He married his first wife, Anna, in 1957 in Roswell, NM. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1978. He married Ruby Madron in 1987 in Seminole, TX. She preceded him in death August 22, 1991. He moved to Artesia from Weed, NM, in 1959. He was raised in Tennessee. Survivors include a son, E.L. Clapp, of Farmington, NM. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 6, 2000 CLARK Graveside services for J.P. Clark, 85, of Irving, Texas, and formerly of Carlsbad, will be January 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Graveside military rites will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. Clark died January 3 at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, Texas. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 9, 1914, in Bloomington, Texas, to Will and Maggie Margaret Rogers Clark. He was raised and educated in Knox City, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII. He served with the Army's 593rd Amphibious Engineers in the South Pacific earning the rank of corporal. He married Frances Williams 58 years ago in Carlsbad. They made Carlsbad their home from 1950 to 1969 at which time they moved to Cisco, Texas. He and his family were long time members of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as commander of the Carlsbad Lakeview Post and also as district commander. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and IBEW. Survivors include his wife, Frances Clark, of the home; son, Ronn Clark and wife, Michelle, of Irving; daughter, Zayjean Tomerlin of Dallas; grandson, Chad Tomerlin and wife, Bethany, of Lewisville, Texas; granddaughter, Rebekah Clark of Irving; sister-in-law, Pat Bright of Carlsbad; nieces, Betty Patman and husband, Bill, and Joy Tanner and husband, Junior, all of Carlsbad; nephew, Lesley Williams and wife, Frances, of Carlsbad; great-niece, Susan Briggs and husband, Skipper, of Carlsbad; great-nephew, Bruce Jeffress and wife, Liz, of Carlsbad; and several great-great nieces and nephews. (Photo shown of Clark) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 CLINGO A memorial service will be held for Walter H. Clingo on January 22 at Grace Episcopal Church. He was born December 17, 1910, and died November 11, 1999, in Edmond, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Marilla Thomas. Survivors include his children, Judith Havens of Edmond, Okla., Carolyn Olson of Carlsbad, Walter Clingo of Houston, TX, and Patricia Jones of Streetman, TX; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a half-sister, Eva Foti. (Photo shown of Clingo) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 12, 2000 COATSWORTH Memorial services for DOROTHY ROSE COATSWORTH, 82, of Carlsbad, will be held in Mexico, Missouri, at a later date with interment of cremains taking place at Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery in Mexico, Missouri. No local services are planned. She died March 7, at Landsun Home. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. She was born October 27, 1917, in Alageny County, Md. She married Alan Coatsworth on February 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1977. She had been confirmed in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Keyser, W.V., in 1933. She had been a resident of Landsun Home for the past 10 years. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Cynthia C. Gilman, of Chadron, Neb.; and stepsons, Alan Coatsworth, of Mexico, Mo., and Robert H. Coatsworth of Jonesboro, Ark. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 21, 2000 COLE Services were held March 9 in Tullahoma, Tenn., for former Artesia resident, Janet Ann Wagner Cole, 54. She died March 6 due to a complication during surgery. She was a resident of Tullahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvyn and Joan Wagner; and a daughter, Melissa Funk. She is survived by a son, Tommy Funk of Tenn.;four daughters, Billie Jo and Sherri Ann Funk, both of Tullahoma; Janetta Summers of Pell City, Ala., and Allison Michelle Ussery of Los Banos, Calif.; a brother, Corky Wagner of Camp, Ark.; a sister, Kay Simer of Carlsbad; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 28, 2000 COLLINS Services are scheduled January 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Kenneth L. Collins of 2610 W. Menefee in Artesia. Collins, 68, died January 26 in Albuquerque, NM. Cremation will follow under direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. He was born June 30, 1931, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Kenneth Laverne Collins and Eudora (Keller) Collins. He married Murlene Berg on November 12, 1954, in Tulsa. He served in the Air Force during Korea. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Murlene of the family home; son Brian, wife Stephanie, of Artesia; daughter Kerri Haugland, husband Arild, of Bergen, Norway; sister Grace Burns of Granbury, Texas; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 17, 2000 CONKLIN Graveside services for Edna Wilhoit Conklin, 68, of Mr. Gilead, NC, and formerly of White's City, NM, will be today in Sharon Cemetery. She died May 15 at her home. Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro, NC is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 1, 1932, in Montgomery County, NC to Edgar Lee and Sallie Jarrell Wilhoit. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Sam Gilmore and Howard Lee Conklin. Survivors include daughters, Dianne Gilmore Floyd of Norwood and Anita L. Conklin of Mr. Gilead; and three grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 12, 2000 COOK Services for GEORGE "GAYLE" COOK, 83, will be March 13 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 10 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 16, 1916, in Hope, NM, to John Forest and Ruby Bell Pruit Cook. He married Wanda Johnson Cowart on December 31, 1953, in Carlsbad at the home of her grandmother, the late Mrs. James B. Moutray. He enlisted in the US Army at Fort Bliss, TX, in September 1942. His first assignment was at Camp Lee, Virginia. He was sent to the South Pacific for active duty, returning to New Mexico and was honorably discharge January 5, 1946. While in the service, he received the Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. He was a fifty year member of Carlsbad Elks Lodge No. 1558 and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; daughter Karen MacDonald, of Odessa, TX; granddaughter, Wanda Renee McGuire, and great-grandchildren, Trent, Morgan Hope and Ryan of Carlsbad; grandson, Jon Dennis and wife, Lisa, and great-grandchildren, Ana, Melanie, Morgan, Barbara, Erin and Jeffrey of Memphis, Tenn.; grandson, Van Dennis and wife, Cherie, and great-granddaughter, Stevie, of Hobbs, NM; niece, Betty Jo Broussard and husband, Roy, of Capitan, NM; and his twin brother's widow, Frieda Cook, of Capitan. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 12, 2000 CORTEZ Services were held today for Mauro O. Cortez, 76, of Guadalupita, NM. He died on September 7, in Mora, NM. Burial was at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. He was born December 10, 1923, in Presidio, TX, to Mauro Cortez Sr. and Maria (Ornelas) Cortez. He married Adela Garcia on July 26, 1944, in Artesia. He came to Artesia as a child and stayed until 1951 when he moved to California. He later returned to New Mexico. He was a retired ship builder in San Pedro, CA. He was a Veteran, having served in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife of Mora; sons, Juan Cortez of Ceritos, CA, Herman Cortez of Long Beach, CA, Salvador Cortez of Mora, and Gilbert Cortez of Symsonia, KY; daughters, Esperanza Portillo of Pomona, CA, Esulema Flores of Long Beach, CA, Enedina Draffen of Palos Verdes, CA, Maria Cruz Cortez of Torrence, CA, Linda Cortez of Carson, CA, Evangelina Garcia of Palm Dale, CA, and Corina Portillo of San Pedro, CA; brothers, Andres Cortez of Hobbs, NM, Juan Cortez of Tucson, AZ, Daniel Cortez of Artesia, Refugio Cervantes of Artesia, and Crespin Lara of El Paso, TX; sister, Frances Saiz of Artesia; eleven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 COTA Direct burial has taken place for the male infant of Patricia and Mark Cota. The baby was stillborn on March 28, 2000, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Interment took place at Babyland at Sunset Gardens. Sunset Gardens Direct Burial Service was in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 26, 2000 COUCH A private family memorial is pending for Dosky "Granny" Couch of 2314 W. Main in Artesia. Couch, 89, died on January 25 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center in Artesia. Cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. She was born on January 26, 1910, in Nubbin Hill, Ark., to General McCutcheon and Mary (Barnes) McCutcheon. She married Chester Guy Couch on October 9, 1927, in Copland, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1982. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. They came to Artesia in 1951 from Clinton, Arkansas. She is survived by daughters Vada Smith of Roswell, NM and Clara Wright of Fairbanks, Alaska; brothers Woodrow McCutcheon of Oklahoma and Peck McCutcheon of California; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Verva Godfrey; a son; and nine brothers and sisters. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - July 20, 2000 COX, FAYRENE Graveside services are scheduled July 21, at the Hagerman, NM cemetery, for former Hagerman resident Fayrene Cox, 65, of Las Cruces, NM. She died on July 17. She was born October 21, 1934, in Hillsboro, TX, to Charles M. and Polly Troublefield and was raised and educated in Hagerman. She moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1998 from Pueblo, CO. Survivors include son Greg Cox of the home; two grandsons; sisters Charlene Davis, husband Bill, of Farmington, NM, Betty Parker, husband Bill, of Las Cruces, and Joan Bannister, husband Don, of Hagerman; brother Jerry Troublefield, wife Robin, of Aurora, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Denise Darlene Bealer. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 15, 2000 COX, IRVING Services were held March 7, at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for Irving S. Cox, 100, who died March 5 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate, in Carlsbad, NM. Burial was at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born April 7, 1899, in Rock Springs, TX, the son of Ezekiel Perry Cox and Laura Ann (Green) Cox. He married Ethel Lela Forrest on September 25, 1953, in Carlsbad. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1990. In 1902, his family established a homestead at Hope, NM. He was a stock farmer. He was a longtime member of the Hope Church of Christ. He was preceded in death also by a son, Charles Irving Cox in 1960, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include daughter Marilyn Everett and husband Van of Clovis, NM; stepdaughter Bettye Jenkins of San Antonio, TX; brother Curtis Cox of Carlsbad; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 11, 2000 CRAUSBY Services will be May 13 at First Baptist Church in Clayton, NM for former Artesia resident Mary Rebecca "Becky" Crausby of Clayton. Crausby, 48, died May 9 in Amarillo, TX. Graveside services will be May 15, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia. She was born November 11, 1951, to Clifford R. Walker and Rugh (Shehan) Walker. She graduated from Clayton High School in 1969 and from New Mexico State University in 1973. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Carol Crausby on June 29, 1995. She is survived by a daughter, Tara Crausby of Clayton and Tara's father, Owen Crausby; parents Clifford and Ruth Walker of Clayton; brother Dwight Walker, wife Consuelo, of Santa Fe, NM; and sisters Barbara Wyman, husband David, of Calgary, Canada, and Carol Bowman, husband Ron, of Ojai, Calif. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 18, 2000 CROCKETT Funeral services were January 13 in Telluride, Colo., for J. Michael Crockett of Telluride. Crockett, 55, died January 10. He was born in Idabel, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, former Artesia resident, Andrea Knorr of Telluride; daughters Allison and Julia of Telluride; son Mark of Tulsa, Okla.; and brother Jim of Dallas, Texas. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 10, 2000 CUNNINGHAM Services will be held today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home for Sam Cunningham, 96. A graveside service will be held February 11 at Gardens of Memory in Stephenville, Texas. He died February 8 at his daughter's home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 8, 1903, in Kaufman County, TX, to W.A. Cunningham and Molly Elizabeth Faires Cunningham. He grew up in Ellis County, Texas, and was a farmer. He married Ruby Lois Davis. They moved to Alpine, Texas, in 1959. They lived in Stephenville, Texas until about 1978 where he farmed and raised cattle. In 1978, they moved to Carlsbad. He became a resident of Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit in 1996. He was preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters, an infant daughter, Vernell Cunningham, a daughter, Patricia Bascom, and his wife in 1975. Survivors include a son, Sammy D. Cunningham of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter, H. Latrell Kidd of Carlsbad; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Cunningham) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 15, 2000 DAVENPORT Services for Kate Davenport, 103, will be September 16 at Terpening & Son Chapel. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She died September 13 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. She was born on June 27, 1897, to James Calvin Whitt and Victoria (McPherson) Whitt in Falls County, TX. She married Herbert E. Davenport on August 9, 1962, in Roswell, NM and moved to Artesia on July 14, 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Laverne Blanton of Artesia; step-daughter LaNell Sweat of Odessa, TX; step-sons, Toby Gene Davenport of Sweetwater, TX, Chester Davenport of Farmington, NM, Bill Davenport of Oceanside, CA, and Don Davenport of Las Cruces, NM; 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son James Masters; 9 brothers; and 3 sisters. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 19, 2000 DAVIDSON Services for Holly Pearl Davidson, 93, will be March 20 at Sunset Gardens Mausoleum. Entombment will follow. She died March 18 at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 6, 1906, in Sheridan, AR, to Louis and Holly Brazil Matthews. Her mother died during childbirth and Holly was raised in Hartshorn, OK, by her mother's family. She married Buford Davidson on December 15, 1924, in Dallas, TX. They moved to Carlsbad in 1943. She had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 11, 1991, one son, and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Cullen Davidson of Carlsbad; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 22, 2000 DAVIS, ELMER Graveside services for Elmer Davis, 70, formerly of Carlsbad, will be today at Oak Hills Cemetery in McAlister, OK. He died February 19 in Vinita, OK. Mill Funeral Home of McAlister, OK, is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 24, 1928, in McAlister, OK. He was a longtime member of the Jehovah's Witness's congregation of Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Davis. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Davis; two sons, Kim and Tim Davis, both of Hallsville, TX; two brothers, Delmar Davis of Las Cruces, NM, and Tony Davis of McAlister, OK; and two grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 6, 2000 DAVIS, ROY Funeral services will be held on February 7 at West Funeral Home Chapel, for Roy Dean "Fisty" Davis, 64, of Carlsbad. He died February 3 at his home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 5, 1935, to Clifford R. and Hazel Yarbro Davis, in Barstow, TX. His family moved to Carlsbad when he was very young and it was here that he was raised and educated. In 1958, he began his own business, Davis Tire Store in El Paso, TX, which he owned and operated for 36 years. Upon retirement in 1992, he moved back to Carlsbad. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheri Davis, and a brother, George R. "Bob" Davis. Survivors include sons, Wesley Davis of Carlsbad, Yancey Davis of Hobbs, NM, and Roy Davis of Burney, Calif.; a daughter, Charla Paternoster of Austin, TX; brothers, Ed Davis of Carlsbad and Jim Davis of El Paso; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grand- children. (Photo shown of Davis) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 3, 2000 DEBOCK There will be no local services for RAYMOND EUGENE "RAY" DEBOCK, 64, who died March 2 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 30, 1935, in Morrill, Neb., to Herbert Leo and Lois Bessie Beaver DeBock. He moved to Carlsbad about 10 years ago. His wife preceded him in death. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 DE BORDE Graveside services for James "Jim" De Borde, will be August 26 at Sunset Gardens in Carlsbad. He was born August 20, 1929, in Roswell, NM to Bill and Ruth De Borde. He was raised east of Roswell on a ranch along with two brothers and seven sisters. Jim and his wife, Edith, resided on Mountain View Drive for 30 years. He was preceded in death by her in 1997 and one grandson, Patrick Norman, in 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Pattie De Borde of the home in Carlsbad; one son, Tom De Borde and his wife, Connie, of Carlsbad; four grandchildren, Kathy Rogers of Carlsbad, Chris and Deborah Norman of Los Lunas, NM, James "Bo" De Borde of Tallahassee, FL, and Aaron Norman of Albuquerque, NM. He had one great-granddaughter, Emma. His brothers and sisters are Betty Fuller of Porterville, CA, Lois Green and Louise Fletcher, twins that are now deceased; Pete and Mary De Borde of Roswell, Helen and Glen Luff of Midland, TX, Clara and Tom Jindrich of Spokane, WA, Molly Warren of Fredricksburg, PA, Bob and Georgette De Borde of Libby, MT, Mary Kay and Bob Bonham of Modesto, CA, and more than 50 nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 13, 2000 DeBruce Services for Joseph Thurman "J.T." DeBruce, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, will be today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home in Carlsbad. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died September 11 at his home. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born on May 30, 1912, in Big Sandy, TN. In 1937, he moved to California. He married Lee Ella Bishop on September 3, 1940, in Pamona, CA. They were married 57 years. In 1948, they moved to Carlsbad. He had been a member of Fox and Lake Church of Christ since 1962. He was preceded in death by his wife on December 10, 1997; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include daughters, Linda Brookover and husband Gene of Albuquerque, and Vicki Galyon of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Brookover and Jeffrey Brookover of Albuquerque, David Galyon of Fort Worth, TX, and Jason Galyon and wife Melissa of Annadale, VA; and one great-granddaughter Jessica Brookover of Albuquerque. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 DELANEY No local services are scheduled for Harold R. Delaney, who died January 3 at his home. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. He was born to Mabel and William Delaney in Bridgeport, Conn. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lawson Delaney, of the home; a son, Leslie C. Delaney of Milford, Conn.; a daughter, Ginny Lynn Stokes of Milford, Conn.; two brothers, Robert Delaney of Long Island, NY, and William Delaney of East Hampton, Conn.; and a sister, Gladys Hulse of Milford, Conn. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 24, 2000 DeVito Memorial services for William Paul DeVito, 22, will be March 25 at San Jose Catholic Church. He died March 9 on a recreation dive. He was a Carlsbad High School graduate and a Petty Officer Second Class Operation Specialist in the US Navy. He was stationed on the island of Guam AS 40 as a Navy diver. He was born May 19, 1977, in Fairfield, CA. He He graduated high school in 1995, attended New Mexico State University for two years and Texas Tech University before entering the Navy in January 1998. Following recruit training in Great Lakes, IL, he reported to the Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic for Operation Specialist "A" School in Dam Neck, VA. He graduated first in his class with honors and was selected for accelerated advancement to Petty Officer Third Class. He then reported to Panama City, FL, for Diver Second Class School. He finished second in his class that graduated seven out of 33 candidates. He reported aboard the USS Frank Cable in May 1999, and was promoted to the rank of Second Class in December 1999. While onboard the Frank Cable, he completed deployments to Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan, Arabia, and Singapore. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his superior performance of his duties. As a member of Frank Cable's Dive Locker, he was instrumental in the successful completion of 14 highly technical underwater ship husbandry evolutions. He was also awarded the Battle "E" Ribbon. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 27, 2000 DILLARD No local services are planned for former Artesia resident Paul Richardson Dillard of Truth or Consequences, NM. Dillard, 92, died on January 24 at the New Mexico Veterans Center in Truth or Consequences. A former resident of Artesia, Dillard was an attorney and practiced in Artesia, Roswell and Farmington. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army. He was born in Waurika, Okla., on February 4, 1907, to Ralph Hays Dillard and the former Ollie (Richardson) Dillard. He is survived by sons David P. Dillard of Rociada, NM, and Philip H. Dillard of Cedar City, UT; daughter Margaret D. Yoder of Highland, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 10, 2000 DIXON Graveside services will be August 12, at Carlsbad Cemetery, for Irene Dixon, 90, of Portales, NM. She died August 9 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales. Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 10, 1909, in Palestine, TX, to Mabel and Alonzo Hudson. She grew up in Hamlin, TX. She married T.E. Dixon on April 30, 1926, near Anson, TX. The family moved to Hobbs, NM in 1937. In 1941, they moved to Carlsbad. She remained there until 1989 when she moved to Portales to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Morris Hudson; sisters, Ann Renfro and Oleta Burleson; son, Melvin, on June 14, 1975; granddaughter, Norma Jean Morgan; and husband, on June 9, 1983. Survivors include daughters, Jean Morgan of Carlsbad, Joanna Wilson of Portales; brother, A.L. Hudson of San Antonio; and seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 22, 2000 DONAGHE Memorial services are scheduled for February 23 at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for Butch Donaghe, 59, of Hope, NM. He died February 20 at his home. Cremation will be under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. He was born August 13, 1940, in Weed, NM, the son of Rufus M. Donaghe and Mildred E. (Winters) Donaghe. He married Patty Lyman on December 17, 1965, in Hagerman, NM. He was a lifelong area resident. He farmed and ranched in the Hope area for 32 years. He was a member of Church of Christ and a Veteran, having served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patty Donaghe, of the home; son Patrick Donaghe and wife, Kathy, of Hope; daughter Lesli Pruitt and husband, Chris, of Lubbock, TX; brothers Bo Donaghe of Jacksonville, FL, Dale Donaghe of Temecula, CA, Danny Donaghe of Carlsbad, NM and Richard Donaghe of Artesia; sisters Lora Stuart of Kenai, AK, and Rose Donaghe of Carlsbad; and three grandsons. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 6, 2000 DUDLEY Laura Jean McMillan Dudley, formerly of Carlsbad, passed away at home in Channelview, TX, on November 17, 1999, of lung cancer. She was born in Carlsbad on April 11, 1941, and moved to the Houston, TX area in 1965 where she married Billy Dudley, also formerly of Carlsbad. She was a long-time member of Channelview Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband; sons and daughter-in-laws, Greg and Tammie Dudley, and Steven and Rene Dudley all of Channelview; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and the Rev. Jonathan Fitzgerald of Golden, TX; grandchildren, Erin and Katelynn Dudley and Caleb Fitzgerald; and 27 nieces and nephews. She is buried next to her brother, Rusty, in Dickerson Cemetery near San Augustine, Texas. (Photo shown of Dudley) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 DUNAWAY Funeral services are scheduled January 5 at Valley View Baptist Church in Snowflake, Ariz., for Ivy S. "Ike" Dunaway of Carlsbad. Dunaway, 83, died January 1 in Show Low, Arizona. Owens Mortuary in Show Low is in charge of arrangements. He was born in Fouke, Arkansas. At age 10, he moved with his family to Texas. They later moved to Carlsbad, where he lived for many years. He married Velma Pegmon in Carlsbad. The couple moved their family to Snowflake, Ariz., in 1964. His wife died in 1977. He moved back to Carlsbad, later marrying Maxine Austin in 1980 in Carlsbad. The couple spent each Christmas in Snowflake. He served in the Navy at the end of WWII. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Carlsbad. He is survived by his wife of the home in Carlsbad; three sons, Ray Dunaway of Carlsbad, Jim Dunaway of Taylor, Ariz., and Jerry Dunaway of Snowflake; a daughter, Darlene Cowart of Grants, NM; a brother, Aubrey Dunaway of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Rose Moore of Las Cruces and Doris Neilson of Atlantic City, NJ; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 26, 2000 DURHAM Graveside services for Edith Durham, 90, will be today at Spur Cemetery in Spur, TX. She died August 22 at Landsun Health Service Center in Carlsbad. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 20, 1910. She married Herschel Winscel Durham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years on November 9, 1996. Survivors include sons, Duane "Slim" Durham of Spur, TX, and Beryl Durham of Carlsbad; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 18, 2000 DYCUS Services will be February 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for Ashley Dawn Dycus, 9. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 15 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 6, 1990, to David Lee and Elizabeth Marietta Conner Dycus in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Karl Conner on July 14, 1994. Survivors include her parents; sisters, Natosha Juarez and Stacy Juarez of Greenville and Amanda Juarez of Carlsbad; paternal grandparents, James and Bonnie Dycus of Carlsbad; maternal grandmother, Juanita Mae Conner Carter of Jourdan, Utah; and Maternal step-grandfather, Art Carter of Jourdan, Utah. (Photo shown of Dycus) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 9, 2000 EAGLE Services for Frances Eagle, 76, of Carlsbad, will be today at the Earth Church of Christ in Earth, TX. Burial will be in Earth Memorial Cemetery in Earth. She died May 6 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Ellis Funeral Homes of Earth is in charge of the arrangements. She was born on October 28, 1923, in Malvern, AR. She married Jimmie Eagle in Muleshoe, TX, on May 14, 1945. She moved to Carlsbad in 1997 from Roswell, NM, where she had lived since 1992. She had lived in Amherst from 1980 to 1992 and Grants from 1974 to 1975. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alma Fay Eagle on March 10, 1960. Survivors include a son, Konnie Eagle of Carlsbad; stepson, Daniel Lee Eagle of Bellingham, WA; stepdaughter, Janie Franklin of Big Spring, TX; sisters, Freddie Lee Patteson of Earth, Hazel Shoemaker of Tucumcari, NM, Jewel Carter of Indiahoma, OK, and Alma Smith of Dexter, NM; brothers, Alvis Burge of Lubbock, TX, and Gabbie Burge of Plainview, TX; three grand- children; four great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren and 13 step- great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 1, 2000 ELIZONDO, MANUEL The funeral for MANUEL M. ELIZONDO, 76, will be March 3 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died February 29 at his home. He was born December 1, 1923, to Manuel M. and Josefina Miranda Elizondo in Carlsbad. He was a member of the fighting Seabees during WWII, serving in Japan and the Philippines. After the war, he returned to Carlsbad and married Helen Terrazas on August 27, 1955. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Carlsbad; three sons, Frank Terrazas of Phoenix, Richard Elizondo of Carlsbad and Kenneth Elizondo of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; daughter, Kethleen Flores of McGregor, TX; sisters Estella Elizondo of Monterrey Park, Calif., and Matilda Florez of Carlsbad; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000 ELIZONDO, MARIA Services for Maria "Lita" Ogas Elizondo, 106, will be May 12 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died May 6, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., North Canal Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 28, 1893, to Jose "Isabel" Ogas and Justa Lincoln Ogas in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was the eldest of four children. She would have been 107 years old this year. When she was five, her father died and left her mother to raise her. She married Pascual Elizondo I. The couple was only married four years before he died of influenza. She had a daughter who died at birth, and one son, Pascual Ogas Elizondo, who preceded her in death in 1999. Her only son, Pascual, and his wife of 50 years, Olivia Ortega Elizondo, gave Maria 11 grand- children. One grandson, Edwardo Ogas Elizondo, also preceded her in death. She had lived in Carlsbad 101 years. She had been a member of San Jose Catholic Church for about 100 years. Survivors include 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 9, 2000 ELLIOTT Memorial services for Murele M. Elliott, 86, will be April 10 at Sunset Church of Christ. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. She died April 7 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., North Canal Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. She was born November 14, 1913, in Dallas, TX to Raymond and Oma Minor. She was raised in Garland, TX area and graduated from Garland High School in 1931. She married L. Paul Elliott on November 7, 1936, and they made their home in Garland. They moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1949. They moved to Carlsbad in June 1998. Survivors include her husband; son, Dale Elliott and wife, Mary Charlotte, of Spring, TX; 3 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild born hours before her death. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 9, 2000 ESTRADA, JESUS Services were held February 4 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church at Mount Carmel Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, for former Artesia resident Jesus J. Estrada of El Paso. Estrada, 55, died on February 1 in El Paso. He was born on April 7, 1944, the son of Joe M. Estrada (deceased) and Maria J. Estrada. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1962. He was an Army veteran and graduated from New Mexico State University in 1970. He is survived by sisters Estella E. Hernandez of Martinez, Ga., and Virginia J. Estrada of Artesia; son Joe E. Estrada of El Paso; and daughter Rebeca Estrada of Lubbock, Texas. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 31, 2000 ESTRADA, RICHARD A funeral mass for Richard F. Estrada, 67, will be April 1 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died March 29 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 6, 1932 in Carlsbad to Augustine and Jesusita Florez Estrada. He married Dora Garcia on April 8, 1950, in Marathon, TX. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard G. Estrada. Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Rudolph Estrada of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Ruthann Estrada Cherry of Carlsbad, Rachael E. Leach of Porter, IN, and Roslyn E. Armendariz of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Inez Estrada of Carlsbad; sister, Elisa Rodriguez of Carlsbad; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 5, 2000 EVANS A memorial service is scheduled for January 7 at West Funeral Home for Lawrence Evans. Cremation has taken place. Masonic rites will be performed by members of Eddy Lodge No. 21 AF&AM. Evans, 90, died December 29 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 28, 1909, in Grayson, Ill., to Lewis E. and Barbara Ellen Bowers Evans. He grew up in Grayson and Eldorado, Ill., and graduated from Eldorado Township High School in 1928. He married Mary Edna Esarey in Opdyke, Ill., on March 29, 1933. In 1952, he moved to Carlsbad. He was a 57 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice on January 10, 1941, and passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on February 4, 1941. He was raised to Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 18, 1941, in Eldorado Lodge No. 730 in Eldorado, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, both parents, four brothers, Robert, David, Samuel and J.C., and one sister, Elizabeth. Survivors include a son, Stanley Evans and wife, Sharon of Carlsbad; daughter, Edna Kelly and husband, Larry, of Houston, Texas; sister Barbara Prehara of Evansville, Ind.; two granchildren, Evan Kelly of Frisco, Colo., and Joanna Kelly of New York City; three step- grandchildren, John E. Guck, Anthony H. Guck and David A. Guck; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 3, 2000 FAWCETT Memorial services will be March 4 at First Presbyterian Church for Virginia D. Fawcett, 89. Interment of cremains will be sometime in June at Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Minnesota. Cremation has taken place. She died February 21 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 16, 1910 in Warrensburg, IL to William Stewart and Clara Jessie Hartenbower Dando. She grew up in Kansas, Illinois and Colorado, graduating from high school in Emporia, Kansas. She was a registered nurse. She was associated with Mayo Clinic and worked in the Ophthalmology Department from 1931 to 1936. She married Joseph Clayton Fawcett, DDS, on September 8, 1934, in Rochester. They moved to Carlsbad in 1960 to care for her elderly parents. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 27, 1955; a daughter at birth, Linda Fawcett; and by a nephew. Survivors include a son, William Joseph Clayton Fawcett and wife, Robin, of Carlsbad; daughter, Sherry F. Kearns and husband, Robert S. of Carlsbad; brother, Llewellyn S. Dando and wife, Mariesther, of Chambersburg, PA; sister, Mary Jane Ballard and husband, William, of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four nephews; and one niece. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The Following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 8, 2000 FELTON Services will be February 9 at St. Edward Catholic Church for George A. Felton, 54. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died February 5, at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 5, 1946, to Ward Felton and Maxine Teresa Smith Felton in Carlsbad, where he was raised. He graduated from Carlsbad High School. At 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. In 1971, he returned to Carlsbad. He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Rosentreter of Killeen, Texas, and Ruby M. Felton of Carlsbad; his mother of Carlsbad; two brothers, Don Felton of Carlsbad and Robert Felton of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three sisters, Teresa Felton Robinson and Delma Marcella Felton, both of Tucson, Ariz., and Alma Mock of Reno, Nevada. (Photo shown of Felton) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 23, 2000 FLORES Memorial graveside services will be March 27 at San Marcos Cemetery in Artesia, for Andres Lara Flores of Hope, NM. Flores, 80, died March 15 at his home. Cremation has taken place. He was born March 28, 1919, in Sabinal, TX, to Camillo Flores and Petra (Lara) Flores. He married Benina Ontiveros in 1987 in Sabinal, TX. They came to Hope in 1993 from Sabinal. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 14, 2000 FLOREZ Services for Adeliada "Ida" Parraz Florez, 42, will be September 15 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving, NM. Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery. She died September 12 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born in Carlsbad on September 18, 1957, to Santos Bejarano Parraz and Rosa Carrera Machuca Parraz. She was raised in Loving, NM and attended Loving and Carlsbad schools. In 177, she married Christobal Florez in Loving. She was preceded in death by her father on February 20, 1999. Survivors include her husband of the home; sons, Christobal Florez Jr. of Carlsbad, and Seferino Florez of Loving; daughter, Sonia Rosa Florez of Loving; mother, Rosa Parraz of Loving; brothers, Al and Amalio Parraz of Tipton, CA, and Bobby, Mondie and Alex Parraz of Loving; sisters, Anita Ruiz and Vodi Lujan of Carlsbad; and one grandson. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 3, 2000 FORD Services are May 4, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Abilene, TX, for former Artesia resident Janie Lou Dunnam Ford, 69, of Glen Rose, TX. She died on May 1 at a Fort Worth, TX hospital. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. She was born on June 22, 1930, in Denver, CO, and grew up in Artesia, where she graduated from high school. She married Rev. Kenneth E. Ford of Abilene on November 13, 1949, in Artesia. He died in 1992. Survivors include her mother, Marion S. Dunnam of Artesia; son Mike Ford, wife Jean, of Glen Rose, TX; daughters Nida Chambers, husband Craig, of Big Lake, TX, and Terri R. Ford of Glen Rose; nieces Judith Mills of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Jo Lynn Hope of Artesia; and five grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 5, 2000 FOX There will be no local services for Elaine I. Fox, 68, who died January 3 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born Elaine Irene Fox, on December 11, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, to Lowell C. and Myrtle A. Cady Newton. She attended Kenmore Senior High School in Kenmore, NY. She married Richard O. Box on January 5, 1952, in Fort Eustice, Va. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Richard Fox of Carlsbad; sons, Lynn R. Fox of Mesa, Ariz. and Jeffery L. Fox of Ribera; daughters, Karen V.Wright of Colorado City, Colo., and Linda A. Juers of Latham, NY; and seven grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 15, 2000 FRANCO Services will be today at San Jose Catholic Church for Manuela M. Franco, 72. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died February 13 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 16, 1927, in Carlsbad to Augustine Alamanza and Vidala Sosa Munoz. She grew up and attended school here. She married Alfredo Torres Franco in February 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and a brother, Danny Munoz. Survivors include a son, Alfredo Franco Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Cesilia Medrano, Margarita Chavez and Juanita Jojola of Carlsbad; sisters, Isabel Dominguez, Santos Rodriguez and Nicki Biscaino of Carlsbad; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Franco) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 16, 2000 FRAZIER Memorial services for Ethel Laquin Smith Frazier, 91, will be March 17 at First Presbyterian Church. Interment of cremated remains will follow in the Church Columbarium. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 6, 1908, to William Renfro and Eloyce Mills Smith in Holland, TX. She was the daughter of a blacksmith shop owner. At age 13, her family moved to Temple, TX for two years, then to Waco, TX. She graduated from Waco High School in 1926. She met George Frazier and they were married on April 20, 1932, following a lengthy courtship and engagement. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 4, 2000 FRENCH Services for Charles R. French, 62, will be April 6 at Victory Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died April 1 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 7, 1937, to Hugh and Marie Williams French in McRae, AR, where he was raised. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He married Claudette Mullins on August 31, 1962. He moved to Carlsbad in 1990. He attended Victory Baptist Church and was a member of the Emmaus Community. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Darin French of Carlsbad and Derek French of Dover, AR; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 18, 2000 FRERICH Funeral services are scheduled today for Patsy Ruth Forni Frerich, 70, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 15 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's disease. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 25, 1929, to Lucian and Johnnie V. Fletcher in Loving, NM, where she grew up. She graduated from Carlsbad High School. She married Frank Albert Forni Sr., the same year she graduated, 1949. She and Frank made their home at the family home of Fred Forni on what was known originally as the Poteet Farm, near Otis, NM. Frank died on August 8, 1960. She married Leon J. Frerich in July of 1961. He died on July 18, 1987. She was a long-time member of St. Edward Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by both her husbands; three sons, Frederick Thomas Forni, Frank Albert Forni Sr. and Johnny Ray Forni; and her mother, Johnnie V. Fletcher. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Bill and Donna Estes of Albuquerque, NM, and Beth and Mike Ackman of Carlsbad; her father, Lucian Thomas Fletcher of Artesia; four brothers, Loy and B.L. (Cuck) both of Artesia, Bob of Las Vegas and Ray of Farmington, NM; 10 grand- children; and four great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Frerich) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 11, 2000 FRINK Graveside services will be held February 12 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne, Texas, for Rolland "Rod" Frink, 69, of Godley, TX. Frink died February 9 at a Ft. Worth, TX hospital. Mountain Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born August 10, 1930, in Lansing, Mich., to Monroe A. and Margarette S. Sensabaugh Frink. He married Glenda Pugh on December 28, 1971, in Mansfield, TX. He was a member of the Alvarado VFW Post 9299, Cleburne Elks Lodge No. 811, and the Johnson County Veterans Council. He served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Glenda; sons, Dwaine Frink of Cleburne, Rolland Frink II and Joel Frink of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Geri Robbins of Orlando and Judy Frink of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Kent Frink of Carlsbad; sister, Gwendolyn Sleep of Lansing, Mich.; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 FRINTZ A memorial service will be held for Ralph Charles Frintz, 82, on January 22 at the Presbyterian Church. He died January 18 at his home. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. He is survived by his wife, Tudy Frintz; son, Carl Stevens; stepson, Don Middleton; five grand- children; and one great-granddaughter. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 15, 2000 FRY Memorial services will be February 17 at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Hobbs, NM for Robert D. "Dee" Fry. Cremation has taken place. He died February 10 at his home. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 4, 1921, in Reno, Okla. He had served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had lived in Hobbs since 1955. He was preceded in death by eight brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Burnam of Lubbock, TX; brother, Gilbert Fry of Carlsbad; sister, Wynona Wheeler of Clovis; and one grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 13, 2000 GALATIAN Funeral services for Richard I. Galatian, 90, of Albany, Texas, and formerly of Artesia, NM, wil be held at Friendship Baptist Church in Albany, today. A graveside service will be held January 14 at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. He died January 11 at Bluebonnet Nursing Home. Richard Ivan Galatian was born May 2, 1909, in Woodbine, Texas, the sixth and youngest child of Robert and Eva Howard Galatian. He married Margie Lindesmith on November 19, 1928. She preceded him in death in December 1955. He then married Addie Wallace Cogburn in 1957. His second wife, Addie, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Richard Galatian of Houston; daughters, Neva Chase of Artesia and Treva Patton of Portales, NM; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grand- children; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 10A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 21, 2000 GANT Services for Margaret Doss Gant, 80, will be today at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 18 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 21, 1919, to Victor L. Minter and Helen Damon Minter in Carlsbad. Her father moved here as an employee of the Bureau of Reclamation in the early 1900's. She graduated from Carlsbad High in 1936. She married Walter R. "Potsy" Doss in Carlsbad on December 5, 1940. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1982. She married Joe Gant II on December 28, 1985. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1994. She was a member of PEO. She is survived by a son, Dick Doss and wife, Marsha, of Carlsbad; a daughter, Kay Doss of Carlsbad; a step-son, Joseph Erwin Gant III of Carlsbad; a step-daughter, Mary Gant of Bethesda, MD; a sister, Virginia May of Albuquerque, NM; and a grand- daughter, Kelly Doss of Lubbock, TX. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 29, 2000 GARCIA, ALEX A funeral mass for Alex S. Garcia, 44, of Albuquerque, NM, will be March 31, at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad. Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery, in Loving, NM. He died March 25, in Albuquerque. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 18, 1956, in Loving to Andres and Manuela Salmon Garcia. He graduated from Carlsbad High School. In 1993, he moved to Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Jose Garcia, and his son, Anthony Arredondo. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn McEachren of Albuquerque; son, D.J. McEachren of Albuquerque; daughters, Florencia Garcia, Sierra Garcia, Cecilia Castillo and Shay Arrey of Albuquerque; mother, Manuela S. Garcia of Carlsbad; brothers, Juan Garcia, Eugenio Garcia, Javier Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Oscar Garcia and David Garcia of Carlsbad and Andres Garcia Jr. of Amarillo, TX; sisters, Belia Gutierrez and Virginia Quintana of Carlsbad; and two grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 19, 2000 GARCIA, ROBERT A funeral for Robert B. "Mono" Garcia Jr., 23, was held August 18 at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad. Interment followed at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died August 13 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 3, 1977, to Roberto Buendia Garcia Sr. and Erlind "Linda" Baca Garcia in Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Petronlino J. Garcia, and by his paternal great-grand- father, Mariano Garcia. Survivors include his wife, Alicia Gutierrez Garcia of Carlsbad; father and wife, Robert and Mary Grace Garcia of Carlsbad; mother and husband, Linda and Jesus Alvarado of Nacogdoches, TX; brother, Alonzo Garcia of Carlsbad; stepbrother, David Mendoza of Carlsbad; sisters, Veronica Garcia of Carlsbad and Victoria Villedas of Nacogdoches; stepsisters, Melissa Follete of Carlsbad and Daisy Gutierrez and Monica Mendoza of Odessa, TX; paternal grandmother, Enedina Garcia of Carlsbad; maternal grandparents, Bob and Ora Baca of Roswell, NM; and paternal great-grandmother, Felicita Buendia of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 6, 2000 GEARY Funeral services for Ruth A. Geary, 81, will be January 8 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the service with interment of cremated remains at a later date at Carlsbad Cemetery. Geary died January 4 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Alice Geary was born July 1, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Albert G. and Erna L. Kuessel Meyers. She was raised in the Milwaukee area, graduating from Washington High School in Milwaukee. She married Joseph R. Geary on Apri 27, 1946. They had their children in Milwaukee and in 1964 moved to Fargo, ND. In 1983, they moved to Carlsbad. She was a member of the Lake Carlsbad Ladies Golf Association and St. Edward's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph R. Geary of Carlsbad; daughters, Kathleen Elmore of Atlanta Georgia and Susan Wilson of Houston, Texas; four grand- children; and five great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Geary) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 GEE There will be no local services for Raymond Gee Jr., 61, of Carlsbad. He died August 19, at his home. Cremation has taken place. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 18, 1938, to Raymond Bevely Gee Sr. and Lillian Margaret Gann Gee in Las Cruces, NM. He grew up there and graduated from Las Cruces High in 1955. He moved to Carlsbad from Las Cruces, about a year and a half ago. Survivors include a son, Raymond Gee III of Carlsbad; daughter, Lisa Sanchez of Las Cruces; and three grand- children. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 11, 2000 GIBBS Services are pending for Ernest N. Gibbs, 94, of Carlsbad. A funeral is planned to be held at the Church Street Church of the Nazarene but a date has not been set. Mr. Gibbs died January 10 at the Life Care Center in Farmington, NM. Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington is in charge of arrangements. Ernest N. Gibbs was born September 23, 1905, in Gordon, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Gibbs. He moved to Pittsburg County, Okla., in 1917 with his family. He married Mildred Goff in Wewoka, Okla., on August 4, 1927. He moved to Carlsbad in 1940. Mr. Gibbs was preceded in death by an infant daughter. He is survived by his wife of the home. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 16 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 27, 2000 GIDEON No services are scheduled for Delbert D. Gideon, who died February 20. He was 92 years old. He was born December 2, 1907, in Ozarks, Mo., to Velva and Jefferson Ross Gideon. He was the eldest of four children, who all preceded him in death. He married Harvey Nell Hibler in Hot Springs, NM, in April 1946. He was a 54 year resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, was a small arms specialist in WWII, during which time he served his country overseas. He was a member of American Legion and VFW. Survivors include his wife, of the home; son Delbert Hampton Gideon, wife Glenda; grandson Devon Ross Gideon; and granddaughter Courtney Anne Gideon, all of Artesia. Gideon donated his body to the New Mexico School of Medicine for medical research. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 29, 2000 GOMEZ A funeral for Rafaela Florez Gomez, 96, will be March 30 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 27 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 24, 1903, in Malaga, NM, to Perfecto and Demetria Navarette Florez. She grew up in Malaga. In 1918, she married Juan Gomez. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, a son, four daughters and her husband, in 1992. Survivors include sons, Joe Gomez and Juan Gomez Jr. of Carlsbad; daughters, Irene Hernandez, Margarita Franco, Belma Martinez, Elva Gomez and Nancy Gomez of Carlsbad, Maria Brerrospe of Marsins, Idaho, and Lola Ortega of Avenal, CA; 53 grandchildren; and numerous great- grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 7, 2000 GONZALEZ Funeral services will be March 8 at Templo Alabanza Church in Hobbs, NM for Leticia Cruz Gonzalez, 44, of Hobbs. She died March 5 in Lubbock, TX. Interment will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. She was a member of the Union Pentecostal Church of Hobbs and Templo Alabanza also in Hobbs. She married Santiago D. Gonzalez November 4, 1974, in Artesia. She was a graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, NM. Survivors include her husband of the home; daughters Vanessa Gonzalez and Deanna Gonzalez, both of Hobbs; sisters Susana Molina of Artesia and Socorro C. Cruz of Hobbs; brother Ramon Cruz Jr. of Hobbs; half-brother Ramon Cruz Jr. of El Paso, TX; grandmother Susana Chavez of Artesia; 23 nieces and nephews; and 19 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandfather. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 2, 2000 GOODSON Jim Allen Goodson, 44, died December 25, 1999, at University Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 30, 1955, in Albuquerque. He is survived by his daughters, Raylene Wall of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and Tana Statham of Sperry, Okla.; mother, Helen Goodson of Belen, NM; grandmother, Dora Goodson of Belen; brothers, Don Goodson of Norman, Okla., and Ken Goodson of Belen; three grandchildren, Tyler and Nicole Statham and Naomi Wall; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque on January 3. Arrangements are by Direct Funeral Services of Albuquerque. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 8, 2000 GORBY Graveside services will be February 9 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Glen Sheridan Gorby, 69. The Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will perform services. Mr. Gorby has been cremated. He died February 6 at his home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 27, 1930, to Mason Edward and Laura Jo Matthews Gorby in Jacksonville, Texas. He was raised there before moving to Brownfield, TX, where he graduated from high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951, he received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Medal before his honorable discharge in 1954. He married his high school sweet- heart, Tommie M. Yates, in 1953, in Lovington. After his dis- charge, he returned to Brownfield, later moving to Hobbs, NM, where he joined the Police Department. He moved to Carlsbad in 1971. He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Sheridan Alan Gorby and Eddy Mack Gorby, both of Carlsbad; two brothers, Mason Gorby of Spokane, Wash., and Akron Gorby of Odessa, TX; a sister, Lydia Krupicka of Odessa, TX; and four grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 15, 2000 GRADO Funeral services will be March 16 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Armin B. Grado, 71, of Lake Arthur, NM. He died March 13 at his home. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman, NM. He was born October 22, 1928, in Redford, TX, to Jose Valenzuela Grado Sr. and Patricia Rodriguez (Bejarano) Grado. He married Gloria Armendariz on March 6, 1953, in Mulat, Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved to Artesia from Redford in 1955. Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of the family home; sons Armin A. Grado Jr. of Ruidoso, NM, Jaime A. Grado of Hagerman, and Mario A. Grado of Artesia; daughters Elida G. Villalobos and Marissa G. Rodriguez, both of Artesia, Dora G. Ruiz, Margarita G. Rincon, Ninfa G. Rincon, Noelia G. Medrano, Gloria G. Franco and Jane G. Peralta, all of Hagerman; brothers, Manuel B. Grado of Lake Arthur, Marcos B. Grado of Lubbock, TX, Jesus B. Grado of Morton, TX, Frank B. Grado of Carlsbad, NM, and Ysidro B. Grado of Lake Arthur; sisters, Maria Cruz Soto of Lake Arthur and Socorro G. Grado of Presidio, TX; and 31 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and three sisters. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000 GRANADO A funeral mass for Domingo S. Granado, 78, will be May 12 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving, NM. Interment will follow at the Loving Cemetery. He died May 8 at his home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was bron April 16, 1922, in Terlingua, TX, to Gil and Lonjina Salmon Granado. He was raised in Texas and met his bride there. He married Fidela Valanzuela on September 13, 1942, in Alpine, TX. He enlisted in the Navy on December 6, 1944, and was honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class on March 14, 1946. After his discharge he and his family moved to Loving. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Belia; brothers, Balbino, Mauro and Elojio Granado; and sisters, Santiaga Lopez, Antonio Vera, Julia Huerta, Maria Cadena, Manuela Granado and Rosa Garcia. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; sons, Ernest V. Granado, Sr, Adan V. Granado Sr., and Oscar V. Granado Sr. of Loving; daughter, Marie Corella of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Genovebo Granado of Imperial, TX; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 7, 2000 GRANGER Services will be March 8 at San Jose Catholic Church for Harry Florez Granger, 85. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died March 5 at his home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born to Henry T. and Flora Florez Granger in Fort Davis, TX. The family moved to Malaga, NM when he was six. He married Ermina Lopez in 1941 in Carlsbad. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife and three sons, Harry Jr., Eddie and David Granger. He is survived by six sons, Santiago, Louis, Rudy, Robert, Jay and Daniel Granger, all of Carlsbad; five daughters, Minnie Ramirez, Lena Vining, Mary Ann Florez, Jane Armendariz and Linda Lujan, all of Carlsbad; 34 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 3, 2000 GRANTHAM RAYMOND GRANTHAM, 79, of Artesia, died March 2 at the Good Samaritan Center in Artesia. Direct cremation will take place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 13, 2000 GRAY Graveside services will be February 14 at Vashti Cemtery in Vashti, Texas, for Oleton E. "Johnny" Gray, 75, of Mission Arch in Roswell, NM. He died February 12 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 18, 1924, in Transylvania County, NC to Alexander Huston and Della Mae Allison Gray. He moved to Roswell on December 8, 1997, from Madill, Okla. He served in the Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Floyd, Odell, Oly, Alvia and Velvia; and sisters, Annie Willie Gray and Leona Allison. Survivors include sons, Robert Gray of Sherman, TX, and Kenneth Gray of Sayre, Okla.; daughters, Sharion Ham of Artesia, and Tamara Gray of Dallas, TX; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 8, 2000 GREEN-LEE Graveside services will be February 9 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park for Lucille Etta Green-Lee, 83. She died February 5 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 14, 1916 in Aspermont, Texas, to James Albert Templeton and Telitha Mae Tullos Templeton. She married Luther Leonard Green on June 1, 1935. He preceded her in death on August 24, 1979. She married Lester Lee in 1983. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a former member of Fox and Lake Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter, Melba Kiser and husband, Pee Wee, of Carlsbad; a brother, Billy Joe Templeton of Carlsbad; two sisters, Opal Woods of Kansas and Juanita Bell Odell of Texas; a grandson, Perry Kiser and wife, Suzanne, of Carlsbad; and two great-grandsons, Brandon and Brett. (Photo shown of Green-Lee) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 20, 2000 GREGSTON Graveside services for Gene Gregston, 52, will be held in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with the Veterans Honor Guard officiating. He died February 17 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 29, 1947, in Carlsbad to Clifford A. and Myrtle V. Gregston. He grew up in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. He served in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars. Following discharge, he returned to Carlsbad. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans in Carlsbad. He is survived by a daughter, Dawn Roche Gregston of Albuquerque, NM; his mother of the home; and companion Peggy King of the home. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Pag 10A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 21, 2000 GRIEGO Services for Lucy Garcia Griego, 72, will be March 22 at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 20 at Lakeview Christian Home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 7, 1927, to Manuel D. Sr. and Simona Herrera Garcia in Wichita Falls, TX. The family moved to Carlsbad when she was one years old. She grew up in the Carlsbad and Otis areas. She attended school at Otis, NM, and graduated from Carlsbad High in 1950. She married Santana Griego on February 18, 1950. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by a brother, Manuel S. Garcia Jr.; her husband; and a son, George Griego. She is survived by Rudy Griego of Carlsbad; three daughters, Gloria Jean Mendoza and Gracia Najar, both of Roswell, NM, and Patsy Ybarra of Carlsbad; a brother, Lupe Garcia of Carlsbad; two sisters, Emma Martinez of Carlsbad and Pam Gonzalez of Washington, D.C.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 18, 2000 GRIMES A Funeral service is scheduled for Cody Lee Grimes, 17, on January 19 at Landmark Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died January 13 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 15, 1982, to David W. Grimes and Angelee Kincaid Grimes, in Carlsbad. He is survived by his parents of the home; three sisters, Doraifay Estrada of Albuquerque, NM and Rebecca Kay and Michelle E. Grimes, both of Carlsbad; a paternal grandmother, Katherine Grimes of Carlsbad; and a maternal grandfather, Harmon Wilson Kincaid of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Grimes) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 28, 2000 HAHN Memorial services will be held at a later date for Richard B. Hahn of Duluth, Georgia, who died January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cremation has taken place. Hahn, 64, was born April 28, 1935, in Austin, Texas, to C.E. and Cleo Hahn. He attended school in Carlsbad for most of his life before enlisting in the Navy. He was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, James A. Hahn. He is survived locally by a niece, Suzanne Carlsen. Survivors include his wife, Kay Hahn of Duluth, Ga.; daughter, Roxanne Gaigelas of Duluth; a brother, William B. Hahn of Bastrop, TX; and two grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 7, 2000 HAINES Services are scheduled for March 8 at First Baptist Church for Polly Haines. Haines, 79, died March 6 at her home. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born July 31, 1920, in Ranger, TX, the daughter of Bert Way and Blanche Way. She married Blaine B. Haines on December 31, 1948, in Alamogordo, NM. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Beta Sigma Phi sorority for more than 50 years. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Jimmy Hearrell and wife Carol of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Steve Haines and wife Olivia of Artesia; and two grandchildren. *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000 HALBERT Services for Minnie Morgan Halbert, 102, of Vernon, TX, will be today at First United Methodist Church in Vernon. Graveside services will be held May 12 at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died May 8, at a Vernon, TX hospital. Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of Texas arrangements. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. She was born June 19, 1897, to David Ferebee and Quinnie Middlebrook Ferebee. She was one of 10 children. She married A.A. Halbert on December 20, 1944, in Carlsbad. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1970. She was a graduate of Clarendon High School, Clarendon College and Denton Texas College for Women where she received her teaching certificate. In 1998, she was honored at Clarendon College and designated queen of the celebration being the oldest living graduate. She taught school at Quail, Hedley and Claude, Texas. In 1942, she moved to Roswell, NM. In 1978, she moved back to Vernon. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, and a 25 year member of DAR. Survivors include a sister, Lydia Belle Wilkinson of Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 22, 2000 HALL Memorial services will be March 24, at Grace United Methodist Church in Alamogordo, NM, for Bertha Bohannon Hall of Alamogordo. Hall, 79, died March 20 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Cremation has taken place. She was born on August 3, 1920, in Mesilla, NM, the daughter of Virgil and Dovie Bohannon. She graduated from Western New Mexico University and taught in Dona Ana. She married James Maynard Hall on June 30, 1940. She was active in the Laureate Alpha Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, where she received a master's degree, the Golden Circle, the Order of the Rose and the Silver Circle. Survivors include sons Doug Hall, wife Alice, and Brad Hall, wife Billie, all of Las Cruces; daughters Jeri Sanders, husband Jimmy, and Freddie Martin, husband Skip, all of Alamogordo; sister Joy Hartley, husband Carl, of Las Cruces; brother John Bohannon of Palo Verde, Calif.; sister-in-law Melba Jo Donovon of Artesia; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brother, Virgil C. Bohannon Jr. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 2, 2000 HAMBLEN Graveside services will be held on January 3 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Glenn Hamblen. Hamblen, 90, died December 31, at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 30, 1909, in Carlsbad, to Robert Naylor and Netta Priscilla Cocker Hamblen. He attended school in Carlsbad and graduated with the class of 1927. He married Glodie Joyce Riodan on October 18, 1927, in Carlsbad. He was a charter member of Epworth Methodist Church. He lived in Carlsbad until eight years ago when he moved to Hobbs, NM, and then to Denver City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glodie Joyce Hamblen in 1983. Survivors include a son, Robert C. Hamblen of La Luz, NM; daughter, Judy Ann Findley of Gatesville, Texas; brother, Robert Brantley Hamblen of Silver City, NM; sister, Alva Ruth Burke of Carlsbad; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 HAMILTON There will be no local services for John R. Hamilton, 79, of Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 30, 1921, in Chicago to Gordon Kennedy and Frances Jane McDermott Hamilton. He grew up in Chicago. He joined the Army in 1939, at age 18. He was sent to the Pacific where he was stationed and engaged in many of the Japanese offensives. He was sent back to the states due to war fatigue. He was placed back into duty with General Patton's 3rd Army, where he was involved in the retaking of Europe. He was a highly decorated soldier, receiving multiple Silver Stars and Bronze Stars. He was discharged after the war. He re-enlisted five years later where he saw action during the Korean Conflict and later served in the Vietnam War as a Green Beret. He was assigned as an instructor in jungle survival training and subsequently taught at the 82nd Airborne Jump School. In 1971, he was discharged after 34 years of military service. In 1972, he and his wife moved to Carlsbad where he taught ROTC. He was inducted into the Infantry Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, GA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Hamilton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hamilton of Carlsbad; brother, George Hamilton of Carlsbad; and sister, Mary Adele Hartell of Campbell, CA. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 25, 2000 HARDAWAY Memorial services will be today at the First United Methodist Chapel of Midland, TX, to be followed with services later today at Smith Rogers Funeral Home Chapel in Lovington, NM, and interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Maymie Brittain Hardaway, mother of Donella Rodgers of Eunice, NM, and Lois Shearman of Lovington, NM, and Thomas D. Hardaway of Carlsbad, passed away in Midland, TX on March 22, 2000. Arrangements are being made by Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, and Smith-Rogers Funeral Home in Lovington. She was born January 19, 1905, in Eastland County, about five miles northwest of Ranger, TX, the third child born to Tressie Work Brittain and Thomas J. Brittain. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Midgie Brittain Bates and James Bates of Shelton, WA; two sisters-in-law, Estelle Brittain and Veta Britain of Odessa, TX; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Hardaway and wife, Beverly, of Carlsbad. She married James Houston Hardaway in the First Baptist Church in Ranger, TX, on December 11, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 5, 1982, and by three of their sons, James Leroy Hardaway, Jack Williams Hardaway, and Billy Darrell Hardaway. To the first marriage of James Houston Hardaway, he and his first wife, Myrtle Williams were born two sons, James Leroy Hardaway and Jack Williams Hardaway, and one daughter, Lois Hardaway Shearman of Lovington. To the marriage of James Houston and Maymie Brittain, were born Billy Darrell Hardaway, Bobby Gene Hardaway; twins, Donny J. Hardaway and Donella Hardaway Rodgers; and twins, Thomas Dale Hardaway and Judith Hardaway Devenport. James and Maymie resided in Stephens, Hartley, and Haskell Counties, Texas, in the 1920's prior to moving to Monahans, TX, in the 1930's; Pecos County, TX, in the early 40's, and then to the Knowles Community of Lea Co., NM, in 1951 and later into Lovington until 1993 when Mrs. Hardaway came to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and James Devenport in Midland, TX. Surviving children include Lois and John Shearman of Lovington; Lucille Bishop Hardaway of Monahans, TX; Billie Norwood Hardaway of San Angelo, TX; Shirley Couch Hardaway and Bob Hardaway of Monahans, TX; Wendy Carmen Hardaway and Donny Hardaway of Abilene, TX; Donella Hardaway Rodgers and A.V. Rodgers of Eunice, NM; and Judith Hardaway Devenport and James Devenport of Midland. There are also 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grand- children and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren also preceded her in death, Teresa D. Nash, and Joel E. Nash. (Photo shown) NOTE* See original article for complete listing of all grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 14, 2000 HARPER Services are today at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for KEVIN W. HARPER, 47, who died March 11 at Artesia General Hospital. Interment is to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born December 8, 1952, in Norman, OK, the son of B.W. Harper and Betty Sue (Morton) Harper. He married Juanel Briscoe on December 15, 1994, in Artesia. He came to Artesia in 1960 from Midland, TX. He was a high school graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and a graduate of New Mexico State University. He was the owner of Kevin Harper Accounting Services. He was a member of First Baptist Church; VFW; a board member and current president of Artesia Country Club. He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Juanel, of the family home; father B.W. Harper of Artesia; brother David Harper of Artesia; sister Linda Harper of Artesia; sons Darrell Adam Harden, wife Joanna, of Artesia, and Eric Harden of Phoenix, AZ; stepsisters Eireen Carson and Eileen Richardson, both of Artesia; grandchildren Richard Harden, Kiana Harden and Bret Harden, all of Artesia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sue Harper in 1964 and stepmother Rughe Marshall Harper in 1991. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 9 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 3, 2000 HARRIS Graveside services are today at South Park Cemetery for Eula Harris of Hagerman, NM. Harris, 91, died March 1 at a local nursing home. She was born in Vanzant County, TX, to Elijah Ardis Allen and Nora Frances (Geddy) Allen on March 14, 1908. She married David Ernest Harris on March 7, 1925. He preceded her in death as well as both parents, a sister, four brothers, a son-in-law, two grand- children and a great-granddaughter. She was a member of the West Country Club Church of Christ. Survivors include son David Allen Harris, wife Bonnie, of Hagerman; daughters France Carpenter and Ernestine Harrison, husband A.J., all of Roswell, NM; seven grand- children; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Era Harris of Alex, Okla.; and brothers Ethan Allen of Rising Star, TX, and Bill Allen of Carlsbad, NM. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 HARRISON Funeral services are scheduled for Donald C. Harrison, 80, on January 8, at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died January 2 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc., North Canal Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 24, 1919, in Lost Creek, W.V., to Anderson Payton and Mary McAvoy Harrison. He was raised and educated in West Virginia. He joined the Navy on March 31, 1942, and served in the SeaBees. He met Zelda Francis Jarrell in Webster Springs, W.V., and they were married March 13, 1945. In 1953, they moved to Carlsbad. He was a retired Baptist minister and was ordained October 18, 1964, in Carlsbad. He ministered in Carlsbad at La Huerta Baptist Church, Happy Valley Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Standpipe Road Baptist Church. He also ministered in Dell City Baptist Church, Dell City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 27, 1999; his parents; two brothers, Eldridge Harrison and Jake Harrison; and a sister, Rebecca Snyder, all of West Virginia. Survivors include a son, Gary Michael "Mike" Harrison and wife, Cathy, of San Antonio, Texas; stepson, Johnathan David "J.D." Hudson of Torrance, Calif.; stepdaughter, Darlene A. Moutray and husband, James A. of Carlsbad; brothers, Patrick Harrison of Carlsbad and Lloyd Harrison of Webster Springs, W.V.; sister, Eleanor Daniels of Ruckersville, Va.; six grandchildren, Terry L. Moutray of The Colony, Texas, Gary Pardue Moutray of Fort Stockton, Texas, Heather P. Harrison and Gregory M. Harrison of San Antonio, Texas, Sean Hudson and Jon Hudson of Torrance, Calif.; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 4, 2000 HAWKINS Services for Frances Marcella Hawkins, 90, will be April 5, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 31 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest's Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 21, 1909, to Stephen Schubert and Ella McEntee Schubert in Chicago, IL, where she grew up as one of seven children. She married George Clifford Hawkins Sr in 1936. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her brothers; sisters; and her husband died on December 31, 1990. She is survived by a son, George Hawkins of Austin, TX; one daughter, Ellen Hartman of Depoe Bay, OR; and one grandchild. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 27, 2000 HAYES Services will be February 28 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for Lillie Chester Hayes, 92. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. She died February 24 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 31, 1907, in Ira, TX, to George A. and Lockey O. Reynolds Chester. She was one of 12 children. She moved to the Artesia area with her family, as a young girl. She married W.H. "Bud" Hayes in 1936 in Roswell, NM. They moved to Carlsbad in 1942, never moving from the area. She was a lifetime member of First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 22, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Lucille Wright, of Carlsbad; a brother, D.C. Chester of Carlsbad; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Hayes) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 10, 2000 HAZEN No local services are scheduled for Arthur L. "Ott" Hazen Sr. of Carlsbad, NM. Hazen, 77, died on March 6 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest in Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date. He was born on November 10, 1922, in Bryant, Okla., to Otis Lewis Hazen and Aileen Galloway Hazen. He moved to Carlsbad in 1999. He is survived by sons Lewis Hazen of Aurora, Colo., Roger Hazen of Midland, TX, and Paul Hazen of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers Bob Hazen of Blanco, NM, and Bill Hazen of Arlington, TX; sisters Faye Dillard of Arlington, Thelma Pinson of Artesia and Velma Harriger of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and eight grandchildren. (Photo shown of Hazen) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 6, 2000 HEFLEY Memorial services will be April 7 at Highland Baptist Church in Pampa, TX for former Artesia resident Mary Lee Hefley of Pampa. Hefley, 83, died on April 2 at Pampa. The body was cremated. She was born December 22, 1916, at Plainview, TX, to W.W. Kirk and Maude Crum Kirk. She married J.C. Hefley on May 26, 1940, in Carlsbad, NM. They made their home in Artesia where they raised two daughters. Her husband preceded her in death on April 25, 1968. Survivors include daughters Betty Renner of Pampa and Katie Gunter of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and a sister. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 9, 2000 HEMLER Graveside services for Edna Lee Hemler, 80, will be May 10 at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, AR. She died May 6, at her home in Carlsbad. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home of Carlsbad, and Murphy Funeral Home in Arkansas are in charge of arrangements. She was born on June 22, 1919, in Black Oak, AR, to George F. and Nora Lee Amos Scull. She grew up in Mississippi County. She married Eugene Jolly in Kaiser, AR, in May 1939. She moved to Carlsbad in 1968, marrying Apache Hemler in January. She was preceded in death by both husbands, three brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include daughter, Wanda Richardson, of Germantown, TN; brother, Richard Jolly of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Leona Griffin, Nora Faye Pitts, and Norma Jo Day of Marked Tree, Louella Godwin of Dyess, AR, and Imogene Rule of Carlsbad; three grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 28, 2000 HENINGTON Memorial services will be April 29, at 302 River Road, Roswell, NM, for former Artesia resident Tracy Dean Henington. Henington, 41, died Aprill 22. He was born on August 20, 1958, in Artesia. He graduated from Goddard High School in 1976. Henington married Linda Stubblefield on February 14, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Roswell; sister Sherrie Britain of Fort Sumner, NM; brothers Kevin Henington of Roswell and Michael Henington of Santa Fe, NM; stepchildren Ray Stubblefield and Patricia Youngblood; parents, Jolene Henington of Roswell and Walter Wayne Henington of Carlsbad; and one step-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 8, 2000 HENRY Memorial services are scheduled for February 10 at Cornerstone Fellowship for Irene Henry, 74, of Artesia. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Terpening & Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. She died on February 5, at Artesia General Hospital. She was born December 15, 1925, in Juniper, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Blanchard Tompkins and Grenaviere (Chase) Tompkins. She married George W. Henry on November 17, 1949, in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada. The couple moved to Artesia from Laconia, NH, in 1984. He preceded her in death March 11, 1985. She was preceded in death also by her parents, daughter, Judith Ann Henry on August 9, 1974, and two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include son, Jonathan Henry of Artesia; and brothers Gerald Tompkins, of New Brunswick, Canada, and Mansell Tompkins of Juniper, New Brunswick. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 5, 2000 HERBERT Services will be cryptside, March 6, at Sunset Gardens Mausoleum, for Vera Beatrice Herbert, 100. She died March 3 at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. West Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements. She was born August 1, 1899, in Wadsworth, Nev., to Robert and Belle Budden Wickland. She was raised and educated in Nevada, graduating from the University of Nevada in Reno in 1923. She married Ira Allyn Herbert in June 1929 in Berkley, Calif. The made their home in Old Mexico for 20 years. She and her family moved to Carlsbad in 1950 and made this their home. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975. Survivors include a son, Frank E. Herbert of Corpus Christi, TX; daughter, Beryl H. Lyon of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; and several great and stepgreat-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 25, 2000 HERNANDEZ, DOLORES Services were January 24 in Tennessee for Dolores Sanchez Hernandez of Farragut, Tennessee. Hernandez, 60, died on January 23 at St. Mary's Hospice Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Carlsbad, NM to Bonificio and Marcelena Navarette Sanchez. She was a member of the Jefferson Church of Christ in Hobbs, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Juan and Daniel Sanchez. She is survived by five children; 16 grandchildren; sisters Lydia Ortega and Albesa Sanchez, both of Artesia; brothers Santos Sanchez of Artesia, Antonio Sanchez of Hagerman, NM, and Manuel, Frank, Raymond, Jose and Bonificio (Bonnie) Sanchez, all of Roswell, NM, and Samuel Sanchez of Carlsbad; and several nieces and nephews. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 12, 2000 HERNANDEZ, ALFRED Services for Alfred J. Hernandez, 53, will be September 13 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the service. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He died at his home on September 9. He was born on March 17, 1947, to Jesse and Isabel Vargas Trujilo in San Jose, CA, where he grew up. He married Ramona Martinez on February 14, 1970, in San Jose. In 1981, they moved to Loving, NM. He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Alfred Hernandez Jr. of Yuma, AZ; a daughter, Josette Buriani of Tracy, CA; a brother, Danny Vargas of San Jose; a sister, Mary Ellen Parra of San Jose; and five grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 11, 2000 HESLER Memorial services will be held for John B. Hesler, 81, of Pensacola, Fla., on February 12 at First Baptist Church in Carlsbad. Hesler died February 6 at his home in Pensacola after a bout with cancer. Casket Galleria of Pensacola is in charge of arrangements. He was born John P. "Jack" Hesler on January 14, 1919, in Glencoe, Ill., to George W. and Rose Anna Petticlair Hesler. He graduated from Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy (UTEP) in 1941 as a mining engineer. He served as a captain in the USAAF in Indonesia and China. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Morrison Hesler of Pensacola; sons, Ronald Hesler of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Stephen Hesler of Pensacola; daughter, Pamela Jo Hesler of Decatur, Ga.; five grandchildren; and several sisters. (NOTE: Discrepancy on his middle initial) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 11, 2000 HICKS Graveside services for Sadie M. Hicks, 87, will be January 12 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Hicks, died January 7 at her daughter's home in El Paso, Texas. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sadie M. Hicks was born July 24, 1912, in Carlsbad to William Bennett and Mary Caroline Ohnemus Wheeler. She was raised and educated in Carlsbad. She married Clyde W. Hicks on December 24, 1928 in Carlsbad. The couple moved to Artesia and lived there until his death on January 6, 1952. She returned to Carlsbad. She lived in Carlsbad and El Paso, Texas with her daughter, Norma Webb. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Elks BPOE #43. She is survived by two sons, Clyde B. Hicks of Farmington, NM, and Ed Hicks of Carlsbad; a daughter, Norma Gale Webb of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Judy Floyd of Farmington, NM; six grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Hicks) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 HIETER Memorial services for Alice A. Hieter, 86, will be August 25 at Carlsbad Mennonite Church. Cremation has taken place. She died August 20. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 27, 1913, in Newport, NE, to Chris and Dorthea Clifford Anderson, but was raised and educated in O'Neill, NE. She married Theodore Jefferson Hieter on October 16, 1934, in Hot Springs, SD. In 1946, they moved to Leadville, CO. They moved to Carlsbad in 1983 and her husband preceded her in death on April 28, 1989. She was preceded in death by a son, Francis Leroy Hieter, on June 29, 1997, three brothers and six sisters. Survivors include sons, Ted C. Hieter and Gary Hieter of Carlsbad; daughter, Lois Thompson of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, George "Bud" Andersen of Grand Junction, CO; and 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 11, 2000 HINDS Services for Joe Hinds, 71, of Clovis, NM, will be April 12 at Central Baptist Church in Clovis. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. He died April 8 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Steed-Todd Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born December 2, 1928, in Stinnett, TX, to Joe and Cressie Hinds. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1947. He married Stella Faye Howard on January 16, 1949, in Clovis. He was a life- time resident of Clovis. He served in the New Mexico National Guard for 11 years with the rank of Captain. He was preceded in death by one brother; a son, David M. Hinds; and one grandson. He is survived by his wife; son, Robert Hinds of Canyon, TX; daughters, Linda Douglas of Carlsbad and Judy Morrow of House, NM; brothers, Jack Hinds of Hermiston, OR, and Jim Hinds of Pensacola, FL; sister, Goldie Colvin of Clovis; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 25, 2000 HOBBS Services for Gloria Jean Hobbs, 53, will be February 26 at First Baptist Church in Artesia, NM. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. She died February 24 at Artesia General Hospital. Terpening & Son Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. She was born September 16, 1946, in Artesia to Orville and Rita (Pack) Chambers. She grew up in Artesia. She left Artesia in 1969 and moved back in 1995. She was a member of First Baptist Church, volunteer for the American Cancer Society, 4-H Volunteer, Ladies Circle, Midland High School volunteer, member of Cowbells and Wool Auxiliary. Survivors include her parents of Artesia; a son, Justin Hobbs of Artesia; brother, Bob Chambers and wife, Michelle, of Artesia; and sister, Leta Scott and husband, Randy, of Artesia. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 5, 2000 HOGE Pete Hoge, 79, died April 1 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, North Canal Unit, in Carlsbad. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. Interment of cremains took place at the Garden of Roses at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. No services are planned at this time. He was born May 19, 1920, in New York, to Thomas Courtenay Hoge and Emily St. Pierre Walker. He had been a minister with the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary B. Hoge in 1995. Survivors include daughters, Karen Hoge Burkhead of Ashland, OR, and Mary Sandra Hoge Gibbs of Nuevo, CA. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 5A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 8, 2000 HOLDERNESS Elsie Jeanne Weber Holderness died on March 4, after a short illness. She was born October 3, 1914, in Passaic, NJ, the only child of Elsy Mueller and Jean Jacques Weber. She was educated at the Beau-Soleil Academy in Lausanne, Switzerland. She married Stephen Walsh Holderness, United States Military Academy 1936, in 1936. For 30 years, she traveled the world as an Officer's Wife, including Naples, Italy; Athens, Greece; and Camp Zama, Japan. After retirement the couple built a home at Hilton Head Island, SC. Stephen passed away in May 1992, and Elsie lived in SC until April 1998, when she moved to Carlsbad to be near family. She is survived by two sons, Stephen W. Holderness, Jr. (USMA 1962) and his wife, Liz, of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Jerome Holderness (USMA 1968) and his wife, Susan, of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with Funeral services and burial to take place at West Point later in the spring. A short memorial service will be at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel on March 9. (Photo shown of Holderness) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 12, 2000 HOLEMAN Graveside services are April 13 at Woodbine Cemetery, for Flossie A. Holeman, 88, of Artesia. She died April 9 at Artesia General Hospital. She was born November 7, 1911, the daughter of John Wesley Hayes and Nannie B. (Sellars) Hayes in Muskogee, OK. She married Jessie Ernest Holeman in Roswell, NM, on May 29, 1931. She moved to Artesia from Muskogee in November 1928. Her husband preceded her in death October 10, 1947. Survivors include son Ernest Holeman of Woburn, Mass.; sister Mae Chapman of Artesia; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Fae Holeman on October 24, 1968. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 7, 2000 HOLLAND Memorial services for May Lou Holland, 39, will be today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Direct cremation has taken place. She died April 4 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 25, 1960, to Jerome Brice "Jerry" and Sandra Helen Blanchard Holland in Rantoul, IL. Her family was a military family and moved to various duty stations. She moved to Carlsbad as a teen-ager, graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1979. Survivors include her mother, Sandra H. Peterson of Carlsbad; father, Jerry B., and step-mother, Jann Holland of Las Cruces, NM; and sister, Sara Michaels of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 16 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 6, 2000 HOLLY Services are scheduled for February 7 at First Baptist Church in Artesia for Mildred L. Holly. Holly, 71, died February 4 in Artesia. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park with Eastern Star Graveside Rites. She was born June 7, 1928, in Claude, Texas, the daughter of Robert Dalton Finley and Clara Elizabeth (Braddock) Finley. She married Leroy Holly on October 18, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas. She came to Artesia from Lubbock in 1947. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Robert D. Holly Jr. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Holly of the family home; sons Robert Benjamin Holly, wife Debbie, of Alvord, Texas, and Richard Lee Holly, wife Gloria, of Von Ormy, TX; daughter Margie Elizabeth Aaron, husband Randy, of San Antonio, TX; and five grandchildren. (Photo shown of Holly) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 10, 2000 HOOD Graveside services will be August 11 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Tresie Otha Hood, 83, of Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place. She died August 9 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 10, 1917, in Killeen, Bell County, TX, to Tivis Orvalee and Lizzie Jo Volentine Hood. She moved to Carlsbad from Pecan Gap, TX, in 1923 at the age of six. She was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Moore, and three brothers, Leslie "Dee" Hood, Ray Hood and John Hood. Survivors include nephews, John Orvalee Hood of Carlsbad, Jack Nolan Hood of Phippsburg, Maine, and Phillip Ray Hood of Odessa, TX. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 13, 2000 HOPP Memorial services are today at Westminster Presbyterian Church for former Artesia resident Leota M. Hopp, 92, of Lubbock, TX. She died April 10 in Lubbock. She was born on December 2, 1907, near Salem, Iowa. She married Vergil O. Hopp in Kirksville, MO, on May 29, 1932. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1998. She had been a resident of Lubbock since moving from Artesia in 1949. Survivors include daughter Irma Davis of Lubbock; son Wesley Hopp of Arlington, TX; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 29, 2000 HORNE At a later date, there will be a private family service for interment of Leonard Horne Jr., 76, who died at his home on January 27. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 27, 1923, in Carlsbad to Leonard Anderson and Myrtle Edna Taylor Horne Sr. He graduated from Carlsbad High School and attended the University of Texas. He served in the Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by a niece, Donna Sue Hyatt, in July 1987. Survivors include a sister, Sybil Black of Carlsbad; half-brother, Walter Lunsford of Carlsbad; and two nieces. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 13, 2000 HOWARD Memorial services for Herbert W. Howard, 67, were held September 11 at First Baptist Church in Albany, TX. He died September 9 at his daughter's home. Godfrey-Neese Funeral Homes were in charge of arrangements. He was born December 29, 1932, in Big Spring, TX. He married Marva Nelle Rich in 1946, in Carlsbad. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was a member of Bryan Street Baptist Church of Lamesa, TX. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge and IBEW. Survivors include duaghters, Lynda Molyneaux of Albany, TX, and Brenda Blair of Carlsbad; sons, Ward W. Howard and Martin D. Howard of Abilene, TX; sister, Dee Southward of Abilene; and 11 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 24, 2000 HOWLAND There will be no local services for Vince Howland, 90, who died March 22, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 19, 1909, in Albuquerque, NM, to George and Minerva Krummick Howland. In December 1930, he married Oleta Demby Brown in Albquerque. He enlisted in the Army in April 1942, serving in the 147th Ord MVA Company. After training in North Carolina and Wisconsin, he was sent to North Africa and also served in France and Germany. After his discharge in November 1945, he lived and worked in Albuquerque until 1966 when he moved to Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of Carlsbad; and a newphew Charlie Brown and wife, Beth, of Clyde, TX. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 3, 2000 HUNTER Services are scheduled for February 4, at the Artesia High School Auditorium for Reese Kyle Hunter of Artesia. Hunter,16, died February 1 in Artesia. The service will be closed casket, with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born February 4, 1983, in Artesia, the son of Albert Wesley (Bo) Hunter and Kristy Lynne (Stewart) Hunter. He was a junior at Artesia High School. He was a lifelong resident of Artesia. He was a member of the church families of First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Artesia High School Football Team; Artesia High School Golf Team; and National Honor Society. Survivors include mother Kristy Hunter and fiance Jay Powell of Artesia; father Bo Hunter of Artesia; brothers, Bryan Hunter of Artesia and Justin Powell of Dexter; sister Jamie Powell of Artesia; grandparents Maurice and Joyce Stewart and LaVerne Clarkston, all of Artesia; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. (Photo of Hunter) ***************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 2A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 29, 2000 INGRAM Services were held February 26, in Amarillo, TX, for CLINTON JACK INGRAM, 24, formerly of Carlsbad. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. No local service will be held. He died February 23 in Amarillo. He was born in Carlsbad. He graduated from Amarillo High School. He held a fifth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and worked as an instructor in several Texas cities. He was a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation. He is survived by a daughter, Nikkia Ingram of Amarillo; his mother, Cheryl Williamson of Queen; his father, Kem Ingram of Amarillo; three sisters, Jaime Ingram of Ft. Smith, Ark., Kenna Frazier of Odessa, TX, and Randi Tanner of Queen, NM; and grandparents, Naoma and Doc Sartain of Amarillo, and Frances Ratliff and Jack and Sharon Ingram, all of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Ingram) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 4, 2000 IVANS Services will be April 5 at Lake Arthur Baptist Church, Lake Arthur, NM, for LOSSIE L. "BOBO" IVANS. Ivans, 86, died April 2 at her home. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia. She was born May 11, 1913, in Avis, NM, to Calvin E. George and Alice (Harbert) George. She married Delbert Ivans on June 10, 1930, in Roswell, NM. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1980. She was a lifelong area resident, moving here in 1946 from Hope, NM. She was a member of Lake Arthur Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Arlene Evans, husband Paul, of Temple, TX; sons Stan Ivans, wife Pat, of Izoro, TX, and Larry Ivans, wife Pat, of Artesia; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Harold B. Ivans, on November 8, 1979. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 30, 2000 IVES Services will be January 31 at Fox and Lake Church of Christ for RUBY FRANCES IVES, 86. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 28 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 4, 1913, in DeLeon, TX, to Andrew Jackson and Alice Oletha Bingham Moore. She made her home in several Texas towns prior to moving to Carlsbad in 1931. She married Travis O. Ives on August 31, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis, in 1976, a son, Jackie, in 1991, and several brothers and sisters of which there were 14 total. Survivors include a son, Travis O. Ives Jr. of Cottate City, MD; daughters, Sue Ives of Carlsbad and Frances Boren of Fort Worth, TX; brothers, Charles Moore of Newark, Del., Andrew J. Moore of Azle, TX, and Dan Reeves of Carlsbad; sisters, Dorothy Bass, Margaret Harvey and Adeline Morrow of Carlsbad, Florence Bynum of Odessa, TX, and Lena Hunt of Calif.; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Ives) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 5, 2000 JACKSON Graveside services for Georgia Ann Latham Jackson, 90, will be September 6 at Loving Cemetery in Lovington, NM. She died on September 2 in Lovington. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church for many years. She was born September 21, 1909, in Mayhill, NM. She married Marvin Jackson on December 22, 1927, in Roswell, NM. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1976. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, William M. (Bill) and Maxine Jackson of Artesia; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jimmy Reed of Lovington, NM; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters and a great-grandson. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 JOHNSON, ELIZABETH Funeral services are scheduled today at LaGrone Funeral Home in Roswell, NM, for Elizabeth Johnson. Johnson, 100, died December 31. She was born in Roswell on April 6, 1899. She grew up in Hope, NM, and Loving, NM, before settling in Carlsbad. She taught school in Eddy County for 42 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Delta Kappa Gamma and the National Educators Association. She is survived by a sister, Nettie Nell Kercheville of El Paso, Texas. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 JOHNSON, GARY Memorial services for Gary Wayne Johnson Jr., 32, of Las Vegas, NV will be August 26 at Happy Valley Baptist Church. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains will be at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. He died August 21 in Las Vegas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 23, 1967 to Gary Wayne Johnson Sr. and Sandra R. Laughlin Johnson in Carlsbad. He served in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bill Johnson, maternal grandfather, Dalton Gayle Laughlin, maternal grandmother, Ann Powers and great-grandmother, Mary Ella McKinney. Survivors include his fiancee, Elena Amar of Las Vegas; father and wife, Gary W. Johnson Sr. and Suzette Johnson of Carlsbad; mother and husband, Sandra and Harry Gunn of Portales, NM; brother, Billy Johnson of Carlsbad; sisters, Melissa Perkins of Florida, Lynda Silver of Kausman, TX, Rebecca Bandy of Portales and Kathy Morgan of Carlsbad; and paternal grandmother, Shirley Jackson of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 31, 2000 JOHNSON, RONALD Memorial services for Ronald Johnson, 49, will be April 1 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has taken place. He died March 29 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 3, 1951, in Lebanon, MO, to Wilber and Patsy Ann Barker Johnson. He served in the Army for four years. He was preceded in death by his father in May 1991. Survivors include sons, Christopher Johnson and Nicholas Johnson of Know Hill, AR; mother, Patsy Castillo of Carlsbad; brothers, Raymond Johnson, Richard Castillo and Alfredo Castillo Jr. of Carlsbad; sisters, Connie Sue Johnson of Dallas, TX, Denise Castillo of Roswell, NM, and Janice Castillo of Artesia, NM. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 14, 2000 JOHNSON, VIRGINIA A private burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM, for Virginia Becker Johnson. She died September 12, in the home she and her husband built in 1939. She was born in Alexandria, VA, on December 10, 1910. She was the youngest of three children born to Lena Hope Fox Becker and Dr. Henry Moore Becker. Dr. Becker moved his family to Clayton, NM, when the children were small. She graduated from Clayton High School in 1928 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetville for one year before transferring to the University of New Mexico where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. The Great Depression caused her to returen to Clayton. There, she met her husband. They were married in Santa Fe, NM, in 1936. They then moved to Carlsbad in 1937. They had three daughters, two of whom survive. Their first child, Marianne, died in 1977. Mr. Johnson died in 1991. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Frances Becker; her daughters, Karen Johnson Furia and Allida Ellen Taylor; son-in-law, Lester K. Taylor; five grandchildren, Carter M. Taylor and his wife, Anne, Dr. Ellen Moore Rigsby, Dr. Peter A. Furia, William C. Taylor, and Nicholas A. Furia; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Adam Taylor. ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 15, 2000 JONES Services for Jack O. Jones, 88, will be August 17, at Terpening and Son Chapel. He died August 14 at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born on February 27, 1912, in Nolan County, TX, to Will J. Jones and Jane (Waldron) Jones. He married Trudie Dean Mobley on April 25, 1936, in Carlsbad. He moved to Artesia in 1935 from Seymour, TX. He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, Truman Jones of Artesia, Robert Jones, wife Maria, of Midland, TX, Gordon Jones of San Antonio, TX, and Johnnie Jones, wife Brenda, of Loco Hills, NM; daughters, Eva Murdock of Artesia, Naomi Goss, husband Benny, of Hobbs, NM, Jackie Paxton of Midland, TX, and Ruby Ware of Hobbs, NM; brother Virgil Jones of Wichita Falls, TX; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 19, 2000 JUAREZ, ELOISA A funeral mass will be March 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, for Alamogordo resident, Eloisa O. Gallegos Juarez. Juarez, 93, died on March 16 in Alamogordo, NM. Interment will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She was born on August 16, 1906, in Corona, NM, the daughter of Ascion Oroszo and Fidela Ortero Oroszo. She is survived by a son, Guadalupe Gallegos of La Puent, Calif.; daughters Erma Carver, husband Albert, of Port Orange, Fla., and Domi Cordero of Winter Park, Fla.; nine stepchildren; 15 grand- children; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 15, 2000 JUAREZ, ZULEMA Services will be February 16 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for Zulema T. Juarez, 70. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died February 13 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on June 15, 1929, in Carlsbad to Francisco Terrazas and Juanita Munoz Terrazas. She grew up and attended school here. She married Benito M. Juarez Sr. on October 3, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984. Survivors include sons, Mariano Juarez of Ruidoso, NM, Thomas Juarez of Hobbs, NM, Francisco Juarez of Carlsbad and Dibrell Juarez of Pensacola, Fla.; daughters, Elizabeth Juarez, Virginia Juarez, Dorothy Juarez, Lorraine White and Tina Juarez of Carlsbad, Brenda Hart of Tucson, Ariz., Linda Claffey of Las Vegas, Nev., and Olga Juarez of Springfield, Mo.; a brother, Mariano Terrazas of Carlsbad; sisters, Carmen Ebert of Pekin, Ill., and Helen Elizondo and Alice Madrid of Carlsbad; 24 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Juarez) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 5, 2000 JURVA A memorial service is scheduled for January 7 at Christ the King Church in Campbell, Calif., for Betty H. Jurva. Jurva, 83, died January 3 at Columbia Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif. after a short illness. Betty Young Jurva was born November 11, 1916, in Phenix, Ariz., to Myra Hooper and Henry Herbert Hotchkiss. She was raised in the Valley of the Sun and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1934. In 1938, she earned her bachelor of arts degree from Arizona State University. Shortly thereafter she moved to Morenci, Ariz. to teach elementary school. There she met and married Urho "Jerry" A. Jurva. The moved to eastern Oregon. WWII drew the couple to Southern California where he found work in the defense industry. In 1997, they moved to Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by an older sister, Myra Hotchkiss, and her husband, Jerry, in May 1998. Survivors include a daughter, Anne M. Agah of San Jose, Calif.; son, Charles H. Jurva of Carlsbad; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown of Jurva) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 5, 2000 KARAS Services will be March 7 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for HARRY J. KARAS, 83. Interment will bollow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died March 3 at his home. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 2, 1916, to John Frank and Rose Rice Karas in Hartshorne, Okla., where he was raised and graduated from high school. He lived in Chicago and Ohio. He served in the US Army Engineer Corps during WWII. He came to Carlsbad in 1953. In 1976, he married Opal Royall. He was a life member of DAV Chapter 30 in Carlsbad. He was a Catholic. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Karas, and a stepdaughter, LaVane Albritton. Survivors include his wife; sons, Ted Karas of Carlsbad and Ronnie Karas of Fort Worth, TX; stepson, Elvin Royall of Petaluma, Calif.; daughter, Karen Spoczynski of Chicago, Texas; stepdaughter, Marsha Shackelford of Gorman, TX; sister, Laura Anderson of Oklahoma City; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Karas) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 4, 2000 KEITH Graveside services for C.W. "Bill" Keith Jr., 93, will be April 5 at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died April 2 at Landsun Health Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 28, 1906, to Charles W. Sr. and Betty Mae Hudson Keith in Marietta, OK. He married Colleen Terry in McAlester, OK, on January 21, 1927. They moved to Carlsbad in 1949 from Amarillo, TX. He was a Past Exalted Ruler with the Amarillo Elks Lodge #923, and a member of the Eddy Lodge AF and AM, and First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers; a granddaughter; and his wife in 1999. He is survived by daughters, Carol Savacool of Carlsbad, and Billie Kenney of Lubbock, TX; two brothers, Lonnie and Jack Keith, both of Amarillo; 8 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 26, 2000 KELLY Services are scheduled for January 27, at First Christian Church in Artesia, for JEWELL KELLY of Odessa, Texas. Kelly, 92, died January 24 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park with Eastern Star Graveside Rites. Whe was born March 20, 1907, near Weed, NM. She married Nathan T. Kelly Jr. on March 25, 1929, in Artesia. He preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of First Christian Church for over 70 years and was an active member of Eastern Star until 1998. Survivors include son Stephen Kelly of Lake Jackson, Texas; daughters Barbara Walker of Albuquerque, NM, and Norma Jean Sanders of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Nate in 1977, granddaughter Cinda in 1992; and a great-great-granddaughter Sabra in 1999. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 14, 2000 KENNEDY, EARL Services are scheduled March 15 at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for EARL RAYMOND KENNEDY. Kennedy, 76, died March 11 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born December 16, 1923, in Dewey, OK, the son of John W. Kennedy and Lola M. (Maybee) Kennedy. He married Mildred Sowell on February 28, 1947, in Artesia. Survivors include his wife of the home; son Johnny Kennedy and wife Joyce of St. Francisville, LA; sisters Rozella Matthews of Artesia and Ada Camp of Lovington, NM; and a nephew. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 4, 2000 KENNEDY, W Graveside services were held today at Woodbine Cemetery with Masonic Rites for W.W. (TED) KENNEDY. Kennedy, 93, died April 1 at his home. He was born October 24, 1906, in Dennison, TX, the son of John Robertson Kennedy and Aline Elizabeth (Rumbly) Kennedy. He married Helen Cornwell on May 12, 1931 in Carlsbad, NM. He moved to Artesia in 1945 from West Texas. He was initiated into the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry August 8, 1929. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Robert Eugene Kennedy and wife Vickie of Las Vegas, Nev., Lary C. Kennedy and wife Pat of Artesia; and Kent Kennedy and wife Faith of Odessa, TX; brother Gordon Kennedy of California; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Charles Ray Kennedy in 1992; and brothers, John R., Donald, and Clark. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 5, 2000 KITE Graveside services will be held today for BETTY GRACE KITE, 64, of Truth or Consequences and formerly of Carlsbad, at Cedar Grove Cemetery southeast of Mountainair, NM. She died February 2 in Truth or Consequences. Harris-Hanlon Mortuary of Mountainair is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 17, 1935, in Carlsbad to John T. and Delaney Fuson Grady Sr. She had been a member of Order of Eastern Star, Assembly of God Church and was a school bus driver in Mountainair. Survivors include daughters, Susan Brazil and Kathy Anglin of Mountainair, Regina Anglin of Cuchillo, Lois Casey of Carlsbad, and Boyd Mims of Sumter, S.C.; brothers, Kenneth Grady of Alamorgordo and John Grady of Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 23, 2000 KNIGHT, EUGENIA Memorial services are scheduled March 24 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for EUGENIA "JEAN" KNIGHT, 82. Cremation has taken place. She died March 20 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 27, 1917, to Quincy G. and Lela Mae Ferguson Bright in Trent, TX. When she was a child, the family moved to Lovin, NM, where she attended school. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Knight, on April 29, 1977; a son, Don Knight; three brothers, J.T. Bright, Hubert Bright and Alfred Bright; and two sisters, Allie Mae and Audrey Lovie. Survivors include a son, Ron Knight of Carlsbad; daughter Marcie Fuller of Carlsbad; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 KNIGHT, W.M. A memorial service is scheduled for W.M. "BILL" KNIGHT, 70, on January 8, at West Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will take place. Knight died January 5, at Odessa Medical Center, Odessa, Texas. He was born on January 1, 1930, in Brady, Texas, to Jim and Mayme Stapleton Knight. He was raised and educated in Odessa for most of his childhood. He married Allie McGuire on August 3, 1949, in Odessa, Texas. He was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1952 and served two years in Korea. He was a member of the VFW No. 8703 in Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Cree. Survivors include his wife, Allie Knight of the family home; son, Perry Knight of Green River, Wyo.; daughters, Audrey Knight of San Angelo, Texas, and Carol Knight of Carlsbad; sister, Shirley Jester of Waller, Texas; half-sisters, Helen Reid and Betty Johnson of Brownwood, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000 LAREZ Services for Antonio Delao Larez Sr., 75, will be May 13 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died May 8 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 16, 1924, to Francisco M. and Maria S. Delao Larez in El Paso, TX. He was raised in Marfa, TX. He married Lucia R. Alvarado on July 30, 1945, in Marfa. He was preceded in death by a son, Juan Larez, in 1972, and a daughter, Alice Huereque, in 1998. Survivors include his wife Lucia Larez of Carlsbad; sons, Antonio Larez Jr., Robert Larez and David Larez of Carlsbad; daughters, Mary Castillo, Christina Mesquita, Lucille "Lucy" Olivas and Dolores Larez of Carlsbad, Dora Montes of Columbus, and Esperanza Montes of Dallas, TX; brother, Felipe Larez of Roswell, NM; sister, Olivia Munoz of Hagerman, NM; 36 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 23, 2000 LEWIS, DOUG A memorial service is scheduled for Doug Lewis, 50, on January 24 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Lewis died January 18 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 25, 1949, to August Charles and Betty E. Fiddes Lewis in Cleveland. He grew up in the Cleveland area. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He had moved to Albuquerque in the early 1980's where he worked at Kirtland Air Force Base. He married Darla Taylor on November 28, 1985 in Albuquerque. They moved to Carlsbad about 12 years ago. He was a member of the DAV. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Darla Lewis of Carlsbad; sons, Doug A. Lewis, Jr. of Cleveland, Steve Herbel of Carlsbad and Stacy Halley of Missoula, Mont.; daughters, Lisa Lewis of Cleveland and Dawn Mason of Artesia; brothers, August C. Lewis Jr. and Ralph E. Lewis of Cleveland; and five grandchildren. (Photo shown of Lewis) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 26, 2000 LEWIS, JOHNNIE Graveside services for Johnnie Lewis, 78, will be March 27 at Aspermont Cemetery in Aspermont, TX. She died March 25 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on April 18, 1921, in Checatoh, OK, to Henry E. and Maggie Gholston. Her family traveled extensively during the Depression years and settled in Aspermont. She married William Howard Fitzgerald in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1970. She had lived in Kermit, TX for about eight years before moving to Carlsbad in 1975. In 1986, she married C.W. Lewis, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Survivors include sons, Ollie Fitzgerald of Carlsbad and Jean Lewis of Pittsburgh; daughters, Shirley Terrill of Rougue River, OR, and Elaine Phillips of Austin, TX; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 30, 2000 LEWIS, LUCILLE Graveside services will be held for Lucille Lewis, 78, on February 1, at Cienega Cemetery, Otero County, near Dell City, Texas. She died January 27 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on September 9, 1921, to Jesse and Rebecca "Bessie" Hayes Magby in Dog Canyon. She lived in the area most of her life. She married James David "Dee" Lewis on August 2, 1940, in Alamogordo, NM. They ranched at Panama Ranch from 1960 to 1980. In 1980 they moved to Hope, NM and then to Carlsbad in 1998. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and her husband on October 1, 1998. Survivors include two sisters, Jewel Holley and Josephine Offut of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Lewis) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 LEWIS, MATTIE Graveside services for Mattie I. Lewis, 100, will be January 10 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Lewis died January 5 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mattie Irene Lewis was born March 2, 1899, in Alma, Tenn., to William Truitt and Susanna Keeton Newport. The centenarian was a 50 year resident of Carlsbad. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evalyn Lynch, on March 11, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Hardy of Denver, CO; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 12 great- great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Lewis) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 15, 2000 LEYVA A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated January 7 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM, for Ageda "Aggie" Leyva of Bernalillo, NM, formerly of Carlsbad. Interment followed at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. Alameda Mortuary of Albuquerque was in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her brother, Adan Galindo, and her parents Angel and Josephina Galindo. Survivors include her husband, Frank; daughter, Isidra Leyva; sisters, Eva Garcia, Catalina Carrasco and Criselda Sing of Carlsbad, and Dolores Baca of Albuquerqu; and brother, Ysabel Galindo of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Leyva) *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 13, 2000 LITTLE Services for Tommie "Ruth" Little, 73, will be today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died April 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 27, 1926, to James Henry and Mary Jo Adams Morgan in Wewoka, OK. In 1937, she moved to Carlsbad where she graduated from high school. She married Jack Little on April 1, 1957. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was Baptist by faith. Survivors include a son, Ronnie J. "Ducker" Martin of Carlsbad; brothers, Joe Morgan of Carlsbad and Wiley Morgan of Green River, WY; and one grandson. (Photo shown) *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 LOFTIS No services are scheduled for Donna Little Loftis, 60, of Carlsbad. She died January 13 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Cremation arrangements are with Chapel of Angels Funeral Home of Lubbock. She was born March 9, 1939, in Waldron, Ark., to Orbin and Verneal Ruff Little. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1957 and had been a long time resident of Carlsbad. She married J.E. Loftis on December 29, 1960, in Grants, NM. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband; daughters, Kathleen Loftis and Heather Thompson of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 7, 2000 LOPEZ Services for Pascual M. Lopez, 58, will be April 8 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died April 5 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 20, 1941, to Juan and Bartola Martinez Lopez in Carlsbad. He was a lifelong resident. He married Delma Pena in 1957. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father in 1946 and a son, Ricky Lopez, in 1963. Survivors include his wife; mother of Goshen, CA; sons, Abel, Robert, Eddie, Tommy, Ricky, and John all of Carlsbad; daughters, Corina Moreno of San Antonio, TX and JoAnn Lee of Carlsbad; brothers, Jimmy, Sammy, and Joel of Goshen, CA, Domingo and Tony of Visalia, CA, and Fidencio of San Jose, CA; sisters, Julia Anaya and Juana L. Cobos of Carlsbad, and Olivia L. Baldivez, Amelia L. Amalla, and Luisa Vasquez of Goshen, CA; and 19 grand- children. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 MACDOUGALL A memorial service is scheduled for January 8, for Alberta MacDougall, 82. It will be hald at First Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place. She died January 5 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She was born on March 19, 1917, to Albert E. and Mabel Henrietta Jacobson Farnam in Randolph, Neb., where she attended school. She moved to Wayne, Neb., where she graduated from Colleg High School. She attended three years at Teacher's College, now Wayne State University, earning her teaching degree. She married Scott Franklin "Scotty" MacDougall on June 26, 1938, in Mead, Nebraska. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 12, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Adams of Gilbert, Ariz.; sister, Maxine Johnson of Santa Clara, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 10, 2000 MACIAS Services will be February 11 at St. Clare's Catholic Church for Margie Macias, 43 of Eunice, NM, and formerly of Loving, NM. Interment will follow at Brunson Memorial Cemetery. She died February 7. Calvary Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. She was born February 8, 1956, in Loving to Alfredo and Juanita Armendarez. She married Antonio Macias on July 2, 1976, in Odessa, TX. She moved to Eunice from El Paso, TX in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Daniel Armendarez. Survivors include her husband, Antonio Macias of El Paso; son, Antonio Macias Jr. of Eunice; daughters, Brenda Macias and Tanya Macias of Eunice; brothers, Ben Armendarez of Hobbs, NM, Robert Armendarez of Eunice and Alfredo Armendarez of Odessa; and sisters, Katie Saenz of Eunice, Virginia Salazar of Odessa and Rosemary Lynch of Ore City, Texas. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 16, 2000 MADRY Funeral Services for Keith Van Madry, 74, will be March 17 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Interment will be at Levellan City Cemetery, Levellan, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He died March 14 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1925, to Van Buren Madry and Minnie Ora Tatum Madry in Fort Cobb, OK. He grew up in Pettit, TX, near Levelland. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. He married Kattie Veretto in Littlefield, TX, on July 14, 1946. In 1948, he moved his family to Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Kattie "Kay" Marie Madry of the home; a son, Dr. Mike Madry and wife, Nancy, of Carlsbad; daughter, Shirley Kirkwood and husband, Scott, of Aurora, CO; brother, John Buren Madry of Lubbock, TX; and three grandchildren, Greg Madry of Carlsbad and Doug Patty and Kirsten Kirkwood of Aurora. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 18, 2000 MALDONADO A funeral for Eulalia "Lala" Fuentes Maldonado, 71, of Pecos, TX, will be August 19 in Santa Rosa, NM. She died August 15. Martinez Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by siblings, Severa Saenz and Hipolito Fuentes. She was born February 12, 1929, to Pedro Fuentes and Ygnacia Amaya. Survivors include siblings, Rosendo Fuentes of Carlsbad, Pedro Fuentes Jr., and Rosa Ramirez of Odessa, TX, Santiage Fuentes and Abundio Fuentes of Pecos, and Maria Chavez of Hobbs, NM. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 MANLOVE Graveside services for Lonnie K. Manlove, 64, will be January 10 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Military honors will be by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died January 6 at University Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 24, 1935, in Robstown, TX, to Lewis and Zelva Sifford Manlove. In 1942, his family came to Carlsbad. He joined the Air Force in 1953 serving with the Air Force as a 2nd Engineer until his discharge May 1, 1956. At that time, he moved to Louisiana. He then returned three years later to Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Lynda Manlove of Carlsbad, Laura Kay Stevenson of Artesia, NM, and Lisa Manlove of Santa Fe, NM; and five grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 MARTIN, MONA Funeral services are scheduled for Mona Alzugary Martin, 85, on January 18, at Fox and Lake Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 15 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 31, 1914, to Thomas and Bonnie Norfleet at Running Water Draw near Olton, Texas. As a young child, the family moved to Silver, Texas, and then to Lovington, NM, where she graduated from high school in 1931. Soon after graduation, she married Marion Alzugary in Carlsbad on October 2, 1931. The couple ranched on the Graham Ranch near Hobbs in Lea County. They moved to Carlsbad in the early 1940's. Marion was a successful rancher until his death in 1967. In September 1969, she married Earl Martin. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1995. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, J.T. and Herman Norfleet. She is survived by a brother, Ned Norfleet of Oceanside, California. (Photo shown of Martin) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken form Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 MARTIN, THOMAS A memorial service is scheduled for Thomas L. Martin, 79, on January 8, at Epworth United Methodist Church. He died on January 5 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 22, 1920, in Carlsbad to Thomas B. and Delia Calvani Martin. He attended St. Edwards Catholic School and Carlsbad High School. He joined the Navy in 1942 where he attended the Point Loma Radar School. He received advanced training in Little Creek, Va. He was assigned to a destroyer escort serving 2 1/2 years and in five major invasions. His ship was part of the lead destroyer group, which entered Tokyo Bay at Japan's surrender. He married Velam Jean Lindsey on August 28, 1948, in Carlsbad. He was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He was the Master of Felix Lodge No 29 AF & AM and past Master of Eddy Lodge No. 21 AF & AM. He was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, VFW Lakeside Post No. 3277, and the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include his wife, Jean Martin of Carlsbad; daughter, Rhonda West of Carlsbad; sisters, Lillian Seal and Bobbye Dean Rogers of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo of Martin) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 29, 2000 MASTERS Services will be March 30 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Laura Masters 82, of the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. She died March 27 at the center. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born on December 15, 1917, in El Dorado, KS, the daughter of Sam Warren and Lizzie (Roberts) Warren. She married James B. Masters on May 20, 1953, in Carlsbad, NM. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1991. She came to Artesia in 1950 from Phoenix, AZ. She was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include sons John Erwin of Los Altos, CA, Armand Masters of San Jose, CA, and Jarmand Masters of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters Sylvia Valdez of Las Vegas, NM, and Joann McDevitt of San Jose, CA; adopted son Gene Alley of Little Rock, AR; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Jim Masters in 1999; and by a grandson, John Hay in 1998. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 13, 2000 MATHIS Graveside services will be August 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for John A. Mathis, 91, of Artesia. He died August 10 at University Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. There will be veteran's graveside rites. He was born October 10, 1908, in Gilmer, TX, the son of John A. Mathis and Daisy (Chandler) Mathis. He married Maurine Ratliff, November 23, 1931, in Lubbock, TX. They moved to Artesia in 1942. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons, John Mathis of Las Cruces, NM, and Joe Mathis of El Paso, TX; brother, Vardel Mathis of Walla Walla, WA; sister, Mary Jo Wicks of Florida; three grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 10, 2000 MAYOROS Services for Billy Mayoros Sr., 77, will be September 11 at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home. Denton-Funchess is also in charge of arrangements. He died September 7, at Brantley Lake in rural Eddy County. He was born June 20, 1923, in Baxter, W. VA, to Julius and Susanne Michak Mayoros. He grew up in north central West Virginia. During WWII, he served in the US Army in the European Theater. He married Dorothy O. Kaminskey on October 5, 1946, in Rivesville, W. VA. He moved to Carlsbad in 1955. He was a life member of BPOE 1558 Elks Lodge and also served in the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by two brothers. He is survived by his wife of Carlsbad; sons, Billy Mayoros Jr. of Carlsbad and Bobby Mayoros of Aurora, CO; daughter, Kathy Temple of Carlsbad; sister, Issabelle Plummer of Elizabeth, NJ; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 14, 2000 McCARTY Graveside services for Margie L. McCarty, 80, will be today at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 11, at Landsun Health Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 20, 1920, to Emit H. and Audie Mae Morre Lewis in Hollis, OK. She was raised and educated in Hollis. At 17, the family moved to Friona, TX, where she graduated from high school. She then moved to Lubbock, TX, and attended nursing school at Lubbock Methodist. She married Harry W. McCarty on July 2, 1942, in Carlsbad. She returned to Lubbock to finish her training and moved back to Carlsbad in 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968 and a brother, Dan Lewis. She is survived by a son, George W. McCarty of Carlsbad; a daughter, Sally T. Massey of San Antonio, TX; a brother, Hop Lewis of Guthrie, OK; a sister, Wanita Taylor of DeSoto, TX; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 18, 2000 McGILL A memorial service is January 15 at West Main Baptist Church in Artesia for former Artesia resident Marvin Lee McGill of Millersview, Texas. McGill, 55, died on January 11 after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 22, 1944, to Alvin Austin McGill and Flora Temple Hamilton in Stockton, California. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, of the home; son Ted, of Carslbad, NM; daughter, Marjorie Leitch of Farmington, NM; sisters Patsy Lott of Haywood, Okla., and Twyla Young of Crowder, Okla.; and seven grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 18, 2000 McMAINS A funeral for Marion Duncan McMains Sr., 76, of Uvalde, TX, will be August 19 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel n Uvalde. Interment will follow at Uvalde Cemetery. He died August 16 at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary of Uvalde is in charge of arrangements. He was born August 31, 1923, in Romney, TX. He married Helen Morris on April 2, 1999, in Uvalde. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Phyllis Jolicoeur of San Antonio; son, Marion McMains Jr. of Carlsbad; stepson, Pat Morris of Uvalde and Mike Morris of Crystal City, TX; sisters, Frances Tidwell of Post, TX, and Marguerite Franklin of Uvalde; and two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 18, 2000 McMANUS Graveside services and interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM, on May 19, for Richard "Dick" McManus, 69, of Santa Fe. He died May 12. He was born February 20, 1931 in Greenville, Pa. He was retired from the US Navy as a submariner. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nona McManus; son Richard "John" McManus Jr., wife Bonnie, of San Antonio, TX; daughter Sharon M. Siegenthaler, husband Bill, of Artesia; and two grand- children. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 11, 2000 McMATH Church service for Cecile McMath of Muleshoe, Texas, is February 12 at New Covenant Church in Muleshoe, TX. Interment will follow at Bailey County Cemetery in Muleshoe. McMath, 95, died on February 6 at her residence. She was born on April 29, 1904, in Alvord, TX. She married Charles M. McMath in Alvord on May 23, 1922. He preceded her in death in 1969. She moved to Muleshoe in 1960 from Amarillo, TX. She was a member of New Covenant Church of Muleshoe. She and her husband were licensed and ordained ministers of the gospel. Survivors include nieces Shirley Foster and Irene Hokett of Artesia, and Nelva Dean Johnson of Port Angeles, Wash.; nephews, Claude C. Nivens of Lebanon, Tenn., and Dennis Nivens of Grapevine, TX; and sister-in-law Mrs. Claude Nivens of Artesia. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 20, 2000 MEDRANO Services for Yrene P. Medrano, 81, will be February 21 at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died February 19 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 6, 1918, to Jose and Cristina pando Medrano in Loving, NM, where he was raised. He married Maria Estrada of Presidio, TX, in 1944. The couple then moved to Carlsbad. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Jose Medrano of El Paso, TX, Efren Medrano of Tucson, AZ, and Ernest Medrano of Carlsbad; a daughter, Elia Hinojos of Bloomfield, NM; three brothers, Rafael, Antonio and Lalo Otis, all of Otis, NM; a sister, Maria Fierro of Carlsbad; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 19, 2000 MEEK Graveside services for Virgil Lee Meek, 77, will be today at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Military honors will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died August 16 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 23, 1923, in Belleville, AR, to Edgar L. and Janice Denning Meek. His family moved to Carlsbad in 1937 and he graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in Phoenix, AZ, on December 11, 1942. He served as a PFC in the Asiatic Pacific Area, which included the Hawaiian Islands, Volcano Islands and Iwo Jima. He was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on November 14, 1945. He married Juanice Morrow on January 4, 1954, in Carlsbad. Survivors include his wife of the family home; mother, Janice D. Meeks of Carlsbad; sons, Lee Meek of Carlsbad and Barry Meek of Midland, TX; daughter, Cindy Taylor of Carlsbad; sisters, Martha Lipscomb of Brookeville, MD, and Marilyn Meek of New York City; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 18, 2000 MENDOZA Services will be held today at Prairie Haven Chapel in Hobbs, NM, for Paulette Yvonne Mendoza, 57. Interment will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. She died February 15 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Chapel of Hope Funeral Home of Hobbs is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 30, 1942, in Louisville, Ken. She married Augustine Mendoza on January 23, 1977, in Pecos, Texas. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons, Ricky Knight and Robert Knight of Hobbs; daughter, Jeanette Skaggs of Hobbs; stepson, Jack Mendoza of Loving, NM; stepdaughters, Virginia Mendoza of Los Angeles, Calif. and Yolanda Mendoza of Carlsbad; sister, Bobbye Sisk of Abilene, TX; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grand- children. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 11, 2000 MERRITT Funeral services are scheduled for January 12 at Grace Episcopal Church for Mortimer M. Merritt, 86, with burial following at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans' Honor Guard. Merritt died January 8 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 27, 1913, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Howard M. Merritt and Mary Lettie Mero Merritt. He grew up in San Diego, California. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute and the University of Arizona. While serving in the Army, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant colonel. Prior to moving to Landsun Center in 1994, he had resided in Midland, Texas, for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 42 years, Ellen M. Merritt, in 1998, and his brother, Robert M. Merritt. He is survived by a son, Laurance H. Merritt of Ojai, Calif.; a daughter, Mary B. Merritt of Orlando, Florida; three loving stepdaughters, Karen E. Johnson of Carlsbad, Elodie E. Brown of Midland, Texas, and Mary M. MacConnel of San Diego, Calif; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and his friends and caregivers Richard and Minnie Parraz of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Merritt) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 19, 2000 METHOLA Funeral services are scheduled for Micaela D. "Mickie" Methola, 74, on January 20 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died January 16 at her home. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 21, 1925, in Carlsbad to Jean Methola and Loretta Dominguez Methola. She was raised in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Jean Acosta; son, Frank M. Olguin; sister, Rita M. Carrasco; and brother, Felix Methola. Survivors include sons, Joe M. Olguin of San Antonio, TX and Rudy M. Olguin of Carlsbad; daughter, Belinda Berrera of Austin, TX; three grandsons raised as sons, Michael Acosta, Gary Acosta and Jeffery Acosta of Carlsbad; brother, Raymond Methola of Carlsbad; sister, Mary Martinez of Carlsbad; grandsons, Michael Olguin and Greg Olguin of San Antonio, and Travis Berrera of Austin; granddaughters, Elizabeth Gonzales of San Antonio, Valerie Cole, Sarah Olguin and Jaime Olguin of Carlsbad, Loretta Barrera of Austin and Jeanie Marie Olguin of Las Cruces, NM; and 15 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Methola) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 16 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 5, 2000 MILFORD Winnifred "Win" Jeannette Milford died on February 22. Formerly of Espanola and Los Alamos, she had been living in Albuquerque, NM, since 1975. She was born on June 27, 1914, in Osseo, Wisc. She was preceded i death by her husband, Homer C. Milford, and son, David Milford. She is survived by sons Homer E. Milford, wife Deb, of Albuquerque, and Robert Milford, wife Nola, of Clovis, NM; daughters Ellen Taft, fiance Jerry Simmons, of Albuquerque, and Barbara "Bunny" Mason, husband Jimmy, of Artesia; 13 grandchildren, including Glenn, Audra and Clay Mason of Artesia; and three great- grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 25, 2000 MILLER Services for Tennie L. Miller, 90, will be February 26 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 23 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 13, 1909, in Brown County, TX, to Allen L. and Minnie Minerva Thomas Alford. She married David Parks "Dave" Miller on December 26, 1924. She had been a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband on November 22, 1995; a son, Quinton Miller; brother, Curtis Alford; grandson, Leslie Reynolds; and a great-grandson, Shane English. Survivors include a daughter, Willie Dean Reynolds of Longmont, CO; sisters, Lucille Monsey of Hobbs, NM and Marguerite Alford of Abilene, TX; four grandchildren, Gary Neil Reynolds of Santa Fe, NM, Debra Sue Reynolds McMahon of Longmont, CO, David Eugene Reynolds of Aurora, CO, and Cheryl Lynn English of Loganville, GA; and nine great-grandchildren, Shade English, Johnny English, Jeffrey Reynolds, C. Felice Reynolds, Brian Stacy, Quinton Reynolds, Jeff Myron, Jason Myron and Ava Reynolds. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 11, 2000 MITCHELL Memorial services will be January 12 at Sunset Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, for Ida H. Mitchell, 92, of Carlsbad. Direct cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Sunset Gardens Cremation Service was in charge of the arrangements. Ida H. Mitchell was born in Howell, Ark., on March 5, 1907. She married I.W. Mitchell in McCrory, Ark. They couple moved to Carlsbad in 1945. She is survived by two daughters, Nedra Parker of Pine Springs, Texas, and Marilyn Mitchell of Lubbock, Texas; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 9, 2000 MOBERLY Services will be March 10 at Steed-Todd Chapel in Clovis, NM for Willard Forrest Moberly, 83, of Clovis. He died March 8 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Interment will be at Melrose Cemetery. He was born January 24, 1917, in Lavern, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Fields United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Clovis Aerie #3245. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Faye Moberly of the home; son Larry Moberly of Melrose; daughters Jo Marie Barnes of Artesia and Vicki Jan Hartsfield of Clovis; brother Wilbur Moberly of Clovis; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 26, 2000 MONTEITH Services are scheduled for March 28 at the Lovington Cemetery for HENRY "LAWSON" MONTEITH, 91. Services are under Bethany Funeral Home. He died March 25 at his home. He was born June 29, 1908 in Fort Chadburn, TX, the son of William and Mary Monteith. He married Pat Plank in 1968. He owned and operated the Monteith Ranches in Carlsbad and Belen, and owned the Artesia Hotel for several years. Survivors include his wife Pat of the home; stepson Mike Plank of Lovington, NM; four grandchildren; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Allene Briggs. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 20, 2000 MORALES Services are scheduled February 21 at West Main Baptist Church for Mindy P. Morales, 46, of Artesia. She died February 18 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born in Artesia on March 18, 1953, the daughter of Henry Perez and Juanita (Murillo) Perez. She married Benny Morales in Artesia on June 3, 1972. She was a RN at Artesia Good Samaritan Center and formerly had been employed at Artesia General Hospital. She was a member of West Main Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Artesia. Survivors include her husband of the home; daughters, Elidia Bolanos, husband Wilson, and Erica Morales, all of Artesia; brothers, Armando Perez of Artesia and Rolando Perez of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Diana Coronado of Artesia; and one granddaughter, Mydia Elizonda of Artesia. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 7, 2000 MORAN Graveside services are scheduled for Patricia L. Moran, 51, today at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 5, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 12, 1948, in Carlsbad to Dallas Martin and Louise E. Schmidt Martin. She was raised in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. She married Dean Sandefur. Later, in 1986, she married Robert Moran. She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Moran of Carlsbad; son, Kenneth Sandefur of Hemet, Calif.; mother, Louise Martin of Carlsbad; brothers, Dallas Martin of Carlsbad and Norman Martin of Alamogordo, NM; and sisters, Sandra Farrell of Arlington, Texas, and Gloria Garcia of Carlsbad. (Photo of Moran) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 12, 2000 MORGAN, VELMA Funeral services for Velma Lee Morgan, 78, of Landsun Circle in Carlsbad, will be April 13, at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. She died April 4 in El Paso, TX. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. She was born February 24, 1922, in Electra, TX, to Elijah Roy and Rose Leona Hodge Lewis. She married Ray A. Morgan. She previously lived in El Paso, moving to Carlsbad in 1992. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; brother, Roy Elmo Lewis of Macomb, OK. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 12, 2000 MORGAN, WILSON Services for Wilson Morgan, 81, of Hobbs, NM, will be March 13 at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 10, at his home. Chapel of Hope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 30, 1918, in Thalia, TX. He married Seretha Morgan on November 23, 1946, in Memphis, TX. He served in the Army during WWII, earning the Purple Heart for injuries he received in the Anzio Italy Campaign. He farmed at Sudan, TX, and Olton, TX. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Seretha Morgan, of the home; sons, Dickie Morgan and Ronnie Morgan of Hobbs and Carroll Morgan of Carlsbad; sisters, Viola Castle of Dimmitt, TX, Vada Haskins of Levelland, TX, Veta Tims of Clarendon, TX, and Jewel Simmons of Deming, NM; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 MORRIS Services for Mabel Morris, 94, of Crosbyton, TX, were held April 1, at Crosbyton First Baptist Church. Interment followed at Crosbyton Cemetery. She died March 30 at Crosbyton Hospital. Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton was in charge of arrangements. She was born July 23, 1905 in Runnels County, TX. She married Herman Lee Morris July 12, 1921, in Crosbyton. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1976. She was a member of Crosbyton First Baptist Church. She moved to the McAdoo area in 1947 from Kalgary, then to Crosbyton in 1979. Survivors include daughters, Robbie Havens of Crosbyton, Johnnye Webster of McAdoo, TX, and Joyce Ables of Carlsbad; sisters, Geta Wiggins of Las Cruces, NM, and Ada Eva Meacham of Denver, CO; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 23, 2000 MOUTRAY Memorial services are scheduled for Hugh M. Moutray, 88, on April 25 at First United Methodist Church. A private family interment will take place April 25. He died April 22 at Landsun Homes Inc. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 10, 1911, in El Campo, TX, to James G. and Maud Belle Moutray. He grew up in the El Paso, TX valley, graduating from Valley High School in Anthony, NM, in 1929. In 1931, his father, James G. Moutray, and brother, Jim B. Moutray, joined in partnership with Hugh to create J.G. Moutray and Sons at Seven Rivers, NM. He married Willo Dean Heston in Carlsbad, June 18, 1937. His father passed away in 1939 after which he and Jim B. formed Moutray Brothers Inc. He and his family made significant investments in this area including an expansion of their operations into ranching and crop dusting. In 1954, they took their crop dusters to Managua, Nicaragua. Hugh was later honored by being appointed Vice Counsel to Nicaragua. In 1948, he and his friends chartered the People's State Bank of Artesia, later becoming Western Bank. In a seperated venture in 1974, he joined Bank Securities Inc., a bank holding company which later became United New Mexico, which in turn, sold to Norwest in 1994. His brother retired in 1971 and Hugh retired in 1978. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim B., in 1982, and two sisters, Mrs. Hope Mashaw and Mrs. B.C. Graham. Survivors include his wife, Willo Dean Moutray, of Carlsbad; son, H. Gil Moutray and wife, Vicki, of Carlsbad; daughters, Dona Kippenberger of Thomas, OK, and Barbara Rickert of Dallas, TX; 10 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 MUNOZ Services for Geronimo Rodriguez Munoz, 85, will be August 25 at Apostolic Assembly Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died August 22, at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 30, 1914, in Sierra Blanco, TX, to Donasiano Munoz and Rosa Rodriguez Munoz. He was raised in mexico. He married Elisa Arras in 1938. They moved to Carlsbad in the early 1960's. He was preceded in death by a son, Emilio Munoz, and daughter, Guadalupe Granados. Survivors include his wife; sons, Severiano Munoz, of Hagerman, NM, and Demetrio, Valente, and Felix Munoz of Carlsbad; daughters, Eva Dominguez, of Otis, NM, Gloria Pina of Carlsbad and Jovita Camancho of Houston, TX; and 36 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 29, 2000 MURDOCK Services are March 30 at First Christian Church, for Kathleen Murdock, 77, of Artesia. She died March 28 at Artesia Good Samaritan. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born October 5, 1922, in Young Co., TX, the daughter of Lamar Holderman and Laura (Jones) Holderman. She married James S. Murdock on November 27, 1987, in Artesia. She came to Artesia in 1948 from Wichita Falls, TX. Survivors include her husband of the home; daughter Kay Grubbs Northam and husband Fred of Bay City, TX; stepsons, Allen Murdock and wife Naomi of Artesia, and Michael Murdock and wife Helen of Fort Worth, TX; daughter-in-law Carolyn Grubbs of Artesia; sisters, Dutch Duncan of Sacramento, CA, and Peggy Andrews of Olney, TX; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Wayne Grubbs. ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 17, 2000 NAJERA A funeral mass will be celebrated today at San Jose Catholic Church for Latecia Santos Najera, 3. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery Babyland. She died February 15 at Lubbock Methodist Hospital. West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She was born December 3, 1996, to Ruben Dominguez and Armendina De Los Santos Najera in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Pedro Franco Najera in 1980. Survivors include her parents; brother, Ruben Dominguez Najera II of Carlsbad; sisters, Lanessa Renee Santos Najera and Lachelle Monique Santos Najera of Carlsbad; and grandparents, Hugo and Consuelo De Los Santos and Bertha Dominguez Najera of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Najera) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 20, 2000 NAPOLI Memorial services for Carmela Napoli, 58, will be August 21 at Hillcrest Church of God. She died August 18 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell, NM. Cremation will take place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. She was born in New York and moved to Carlsbad in 1996. Survivors include a son, Ralph Cosenza; daughters, Carol Hahn and Carmela Lopez; sisters, Marianne Alberto and Josephine Ioimo; brothers, John Napoli Sr. and Charles Napoli of California; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 19, 2000 NAVARRETTE A private inurnment followed a funeral Mass held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Jose, CA on August 18, for Rosa Navarette, 74, of San Jose and formerly of Carlsbad. She died August 10 in San Jose. Darling and Fischer Garden Chapel of San Jose was in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by sons, Elisio Jr. and Danny Navarrette. Survivors include her husband, Elisio Navarrette; daughters, Elsie Yee and Dianna Wagner; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 20, 2000 NAVARRO Services for Ysabel "Chavel" Vega Navarro, 59, will be February 22 at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died February 18 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 13, 1941, in Shafter, TX, to Isidoro and Relles Vega Navarro. His family moved to Loving, NM, where he was raised and educated. He became a civilian volunteer in the Ground Ovserver Corps during Operation Skywatch from 1952 to 1959. For this, he received recognition of invaluable assistance to the Air Defense of the United States and the Civilian Defense Agency of New Mexico. He married Angelina Rodriguez on July 30, 1960. They moved to Carlsbad in 1963. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ramon, Carmen, Jesus and Jose Navarro; and two sisters, Dolores Montez and Maria Mendoza. He is survived by his wife; a son, Chavel Navarro Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; three daughters, Teresa Cruz and Valerie Navarro of Carlsbad and JoAnn Amaro of Hawaiian Gardens, CA; his mother of Loving; five sisters, Paula Martinez of Las Cruces, NM, Margarita Parraz and Tomasa Villareal of Carlsbad, Manuela Echavarria of Loving and Valentina Murillo of Lovington, NM; and 11 grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 23, 2000 NEAL Memorial services are scheduled for Mildred C. Neal, 92, on January 24 at First United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place. Neal died January 22 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 30, 1907, in Crowell, Texas to Wallace and Allie Poag Cogdell. She was a teacher and librarian in Texas and New Mexico. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Allen Cogdell, Ralph Cogdell, Weldon Cogdell and John Cogdell, and two sisters, Nancy Cogdell and Bonnie Brothers. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 24, 2000 NEECE Services for Ella Lynn Neece, 77, will be February 26 at Victory Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 22 at Odessa Medical Center, in Odessa, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 19, 1922, to Walter Trail and Louise Hanshaw Trail in Holden, Logan Co., W. VA, where she grew up. She married Elza Curtis Neece on June 22, 1946. They moved to Carlsbad in 1959. She was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William "Bill" Trail; four sisters, Edna Dunnavant, Ruth Gilpin, Bonnie Trail and Mabel Trail; and her husband on December 4, 1986. Survivors include a son, Robert Neece of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Brenda Goodson of Carlsbad; sisters, Janira Trail Solchik of Holden, W. VA, and Helen Trail Ferrell of Hewett, W. VA; one granddaughter, Shara Browning and husband, Steve, of Carlsbad; and two great-grandsons, Steven Browning and Kyle Browning of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 12, 2000 NETHERLIN Funeral services are scheduled for Raymond Netherlin, 87, of Artesia, on January 14, at First Christian Church in Artesia. Netherlin died January 9 in McAllen, Texas. Raymond Netherlin was born April 18, 1912, in Tularosa, NM to Albert and Mary Cole Netherlin. He moved to the Artesia area in 1928 and graduated from Artesia High School in 1931. He was a WWII veteran serving in Africa, Italy and France. He married Frances Emmons on February 17, 1946. He was a rancher. He was preceded in death by brothers, Alton Netherlin of Ajo, Ariz., Loyd Netherlin of Phoenix, Ariz., and a sister, Opal Lee of Lakewood, NM. Survivors include his wife, Frances, of the home; son, Bill, of Artesia; sister, Jean Fallin of McAllen, Texas; and one grandson. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 29, 2000 NIVENS Services will be March 1 at Faith Baptist Church for Ruby Dean Nivens. Nivens, 86, died February 27 at her home. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She was born November 11, 1913, in Eastland, TX the daughter of Luther Henry Reed and Zelma Lee (Savell) Reed. She married Claude Eston Nivens on April 5, 1934, in Hagerman, NM. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1986. She came to Artesia in 1934 from Texas, moved to Loco Hills, NM in 1945 and returned to Artesia in 1976. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and also was a member of the Artesia Genealogical Club. Survivors include sons Claude Carrolton Nivens of Lebanon, Tenn., and Hollis, NH, and Dennis Reed Nivens of Grapevine, TX; daughters Shirley Ann Foster of Artesia, Nelva Dean Johnson of Port Angeles, Wash., and Ruby Irene Hokett of Artesia; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Opal Smith. (Photo shown of Nivens) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 23, 2000 NUNEZ Marta E. "Marti" Nunez died April 17, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held April 24 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Cavillo Funeral Home of Lubbock is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 4, 1936 and raised in Alajuela, Costa Rica. She became an R.N. in 1958. In 1968 she came to California and worked at the Medical Center of North Hollywood for 25 years. In 1994, she moved to Carlsbad with her cousins Maria B. Wheeler and Isabel Aguilar and her friend, Mary Jane Popham. She worked at the hospital and with Home Care until her retirement in 1998. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. survivors include a brother, a sister, three daughters and seven grandchildren in Costa Rica. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 29, 2000 OCCUPIN Graveside services were March 27 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Cushing, OK, for former Artesia resident Mary Roberta Rockett Occupin, 83. She died on March 23 in Tulsa, OK. She was born on November 12, 1916, in Sallisaw, OK, to Clarence and Ida Taylor. She is survived by son Harrill Rockett Jr., wife Peggy, of Tulsa, OK; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 18, 2000 ORTEGA Services will be February 19 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Pablo C. "Apache" Ortega. Ortega, 62, died February 16 in Artesia. Burial wil be at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born January 15, 1938, in Alpine, Texas, to Barnabe Ortega and Maria (Chavez) Ortega. He married Gloria Duran in Artesia, on November 9, 1965. He came to Artesia in 1946 from Alpine, Texas. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons Mario Ortega of Casa Grande, Ariz., Jimmy Ortega of Lovington, NM, Arthur Ortega, Jerry Ortega and Paul Ortega Jr., all of Artesia; daughters Mary Lee Ruiz of Minturn, Colo., Elva Viquez of Anaheim, Calif., Barbara McFatridge of Artesia and Rita Ortega of Ballenger, Texas; brothers Goyo Ortega of Fort Stockton, Texas, Barney Ortega of Dallas, TX, Henry Ortega of Las Vegas, Adolfo Ortega of Artesia, David Ortega of Roswell, NM, Israel Ortega of Brownwood, TX, and Kelly Ortega of Denver, Colo.; sisters Anita Franco of Carlsbad, Eva Ortega, Emma Roblez of Artesia and Minga Rodriguez of Lovington; 35 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jerry Ortega; a brother Frank Ortega; and by sisters Irene Gomez and Gloria Valdez. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken form Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 ORTIZ Funeral services will be today at San Jose Catholic Church, for Mark Ortiz, who died January 1. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrange- ments. He was born on May 23, 1976 in Carlsbad, to Mike G. Ortiz and Vera Varela Ortiz. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1994. He was active with Caveman baseball and basketball. He played drums in the Caveman Band and was an accomplished artist. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church, for which he served as an altar boy for about six years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle, and a grandfather, Jose Ortiz. He is survived by a son, Ivan Rodriguez of Carlsbad; a daughter, Markiahna Rain Ortiz of Carlsbad; his parents of Carlsbad; two brothers, Michael Angelo Ortiz of Midland, Texas, and Dario Arthur Ortiz of Carlsbad; paternal grandparent, Margarita Gonzales Menjares of Carlsbad; and maternal grandparents, Jose and Socorro Varel of Dexter, NM. (Photo shown of Ortiz) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 4, 2000 OWENS, J.W. Memorial services for J.W. "JACK" OWENS, 92, of Grenville, was held March 2 at Alderette Pomeroy Chapel. Interment followed at the Grenville cemetery. He died February 28, at Miners Colfax Medical Center. Alderette Pomeroy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born May 7, 1908, in Pottsville, TX. He moved to New Mexico with his parents in 1917, where the family homesteaded in Gladstone. He married Ione Cherry, June 22, 1931. He was owner of Owens Auto Body and Paint in Raton, NM. While operating this shop, Mr. Owens built the first vehicle that later evolved into the Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero. Later he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring as an engineer. He is preceded in death by his parents John G. and Verna Owens; sisters Vera Hall, Lillie Mahannah, Winona Elam and Beatrice Vann; and brother, Lonnie. He is survived by his wife, Ione, of Raton; daughters Sue Ley of Raton, and Linda Servold and husband, Jack, of Carlsbad; son, John W. Owens and wife, Margaret, of Raton; brother, Asa, of Las Lunas, NM; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 16, 2000 OWENS, RONALD Memorial graveside services will be February 19 at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia, for Ronald L. "Ron" Owens of Detroit, Michigan. Owens, 54, died December 30, 1999, in Detroit. Cremation has taken place. Survivors include sisters Arlean Green of Artesia and Carol Philips of Gibsonton, Fla.; and brothers Ray Owens and John Owens, both of Artesia, and Lynn Owens of Pecos, Texas. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 10, 2000 PAINE Services will be held February 11 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel in Colleyville, TX, for Anna "Sue" Paine, 74 of Bedford, TX. She died February 8 in Bedford. Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 24, 1925, in Shamrock, TX. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara E. Smith; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 26, 2000 PARKER Graveside services will be March 27 for WILFORD B. PARKER, at Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman, NM. Parker, 64, died March 24 at the University Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 24, 1935, in Kiowa, OK, the son of C.E. Parker and Lester (Mills) Parker. He was a lifelong Hagerman and Dexter area resident. He was a disabled veteran who served in the Navy. Survivors include a daughter, Deloris Stone of McAlester, OK; son James Parker of Atlanta, GA; brothers, J.C. Parker of Roswell, NM, Emmitt Parker and J.B. Parker of Artesia; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother and sister twins; brothers Johnie Parker and Omer Parker; and by a sister Opal Tydlaska. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 23, 2000 PARKS Services are scheduled for January 25 at Bethel Baptist Church in Artesia for Betty Lois Parks of 1601 W. Centre Ave. Apt G4. Parks, 65, died January 20 in Artesia. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born on November 28, 1934, in Marshall, Texas, the daughter of H.T. Sands and Minnie Jane (Ingram) Sands. She married Levi Parks in 1968, in California. She came to Artesia in 1945 from Forney, Texas, moved to California in the early 1950's and returned to Artesia in 1996. She was a licensed evangelist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie J. Taylor and H.T. Sands; stepfather Curtis Taylor Sr.; and daughter Ruth Ann Giles. Survivors include son Horace Giles, wife Rachell, of Lubbock, Texas; brothers Jimmy Lee Taylor, wife Roberta, of Artesia, and Curtis Adell Taylor of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two aunts; many cousins; and former husband Samuel Giles Sr., of San Antonio, Texas. (Photo shown of Parks) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 23, 2000 PEARSON A celebration of the life of Mamie Jo Pearson, 78, will be held March 24 at First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Pearson died March 20 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 22, 1921, to Bruce M. and Beulah F. Thornton Lindsey in Elmore City, Oklahoma. She married Dort Henry Pearson on August 30, 1942. In 1943 they moved to Tucson, Ariz., and then to Carlsbad in 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on February 12, 1994, two brothers and a granddaughter. Survivors include sons, Keith Pearson and wife, Julie, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Duane Pearson and wife, Jackie, of Carlsbad, and Stacy Pearson and wife, Esther, who are missionaries in the Islamic Republic of the Comores; brother, Bruce Lindsey of Comanche, Okla.; sister, Jean Martin of Carlsbad; grandchildren and great-grand- children. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 PELTON Funeral services are scheduled for Earl C. Pelton, 82, on January 10 at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died January 6 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 2, 1917, in Oilton, Okla., to Charles J. and Edith Stout Pelton. He grew up in Kansas, living in Eldorado, Ford County and Rice County on a farm. On August 28, 1944, he married Helen M. Hall in Hutchinson, Kansas. He had served in the Army during WWII. In 1948, he and his wife moved to Carlsbad. He was a member of the VFW Bryan Mudget Post and the DAV. He was a lifetime member of BPOE 1558. He retired as a captain in the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Pelton. Survivors include his wife, Helen Pelton of Carlsbad; son, Larry E. Pelton of Cherokee Village, Ark.; brother, Elmer L. Pelton of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Pelton) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 22, 2000 PENA Services for Maria Victoria Pena, 41, will be February 23 at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 17 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 11, 1958, to Marcos and Clara G. Garibaldy Hernandez in Delicias, Mexico. She moved to Carlsbad in 1995. She is survived by a son, Christopher Pena of El Paso, TX; two daughters, Laura Hernandez of Italy and Tania Montoya of Carlsbad; her father of Juarez, Mexico; her mother, Clara Gurrola of Carlsbad; a brother, Enrique Arzaga of Carlsbad; four sisters, Marie Teresa Gutierrez, Hortencia Hernandez and Martha Alba, all of Carlsbad, and Alma Ortiz of Denver, CO; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 16, 2000 PEREZ, FAUSTINO Services for Faustino C. Perez, 77, will be April 17, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He died April 13 at New Mexico Heart Institute in Albquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. He was born February 15, 1923, in Ruidosa, TX, the son of Liborio Perez and Paula (Campos) Perez. He married Natalia Jimenez on November 27, 1942, in Marfa, TX. The couple moved to Artesia from Marfa in 1948. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Faustino Perez Jr. of Midland, TX, Ruben Perez of Artesia, and Ricky Perez of Las Vegas, NV; daughters, Emma Salgado of Artesia and Yolanda Leyba of Odessa, TX; brothers, Henry Perez and Gonzalo Perez, both of Artesia; sisters, Cruz Galindo of Artesia, Natividad Ramirez of Artesia, Marianna Carrasco of Artesia, Aramita Montez of Artesia, and Rosas Molina of Hobbs, NM; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Oralia Hernandez, who died in 1990. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 7, 2000 PEREZ, JESUS Services for Jesus B. "Jessie" Perez, 58, of Carlsbad, NM, will be September 8, at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad. He was a former Artesia resident. He died September 4 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He was born February 25, 1942, to Isabel C. Perez and Paula (Barragan) Perez in Artesia, where he grew up. He married Isabel Galindo in Littlefield, TX on July 14, 1962. He lived in Artesia, Littlefield, Roswell, and then moved to Carlsbad in 1988. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Jerry Perez, Rudy Perez and Richard Perez, all of Carlsbad; daughters, Connie Rios of Lubbock, TX, and Rebecca Perez of Carlsbad; brothers, Ben Perez of White Face, TX, Joe Perez of Lubbock, and John Perez of Littlefield; sisters, Ramona Martinez of Roswell, Inez Calan of Littlefield, Josephine Martinez of Lubbock, and Manuela Perez of Enid, OK; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 27, 2000 PERRIN Services were held February 22 at Benbrook Chapel near Ft. Worth, TX, for Larry Perrin, 55, formerly of Carlsbad. He died February 19 in Ft. Worth. He was born August 15, 1944, in Roswell, NM. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1962 and spent the majority of his adult life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include his mother, Madean Perrin of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Stacie Crabb of Colorado Springs, Colo.; son, Bryan Perrin of North Richland Hills, TX; sister Jodene Perrin-Gill of San Jose, Calif.; brothers Fred Perrin of Las Vegas and John Perrin of Tucson; and two grandsons. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 17, 2000 PERRY Memorial services for Bernice Perry, 91, will be September 18 at First Presbyterian Church. A private interment will take place at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. She died September 13 at Landsun Health Service Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 26, 1908, in Alto, LA, to John Vaughn and Nettie Pardue Hemler. Her family moved to Carlsbad when she was young. She graduated from Carlsbad High in 1925. She married John H. Perry, her husband of 65 years, on September 24, 1934. She was the first woman on the Carlsbad City Council, president of the Altrusa Organization, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Cleve Hemler, on August 14, 1993, and her sister, Louise Malone, about six months ago in Louisiana. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son, John Perry of Carlsbad; daughter, Carolyn Files of San Diego, CA; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 2, 2000 PETERS Funeral services will be March 3 at Pinon Baptist Church in Pinon, NM, for James Stanley Peters of Lovington, NM. Peters, 83, died February 29 at his home. Interment will follow at Pinon Cemetery. He was born December 17, 1916, in Clay County, Ark., to James and Grace Peters. He married Edna Young in Truth or Consequences, NM. He lived in Sacramento, NM from 1968 to 1980. He served as camp ranger for the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Wehinapay for several years. He had worked on a ranch in Pinon from 1980 to 1987. He lived in Lovington for the past 13 years and attended House of Prayer there. Survivors include his wife, Edna, of the family home; daughters Bonnie Curtis, Pat Sexton and Denzil Beaty, all of Kingsland, TX; stepson Darrell Young of Lovington; sisters Deranda O'Bryant of Truth or Consequences and Lucille Ritter of The Dallas, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son; three brothers; and a grandson. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 12 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 2, 2000 PETERSEN Services are pending in Long Lake, Minn., for Marie Cecilia Petersen of Maple Plain, Minn. Petersen, 85, died on December 30 at her son's home, 1110 N. Roselawn in Artesia. She was born October 22, 1914, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Henry Mangen and Elizabeth (Van-Elmt) Mangen. She married Carl Milford Petersen in Minneapolis. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1970. She was a longtime resident of Maple Plain. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Medina, Minn. She is survived by sons Raymond Petersen of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Thomas Petersen of Garrison, Minn., Lawrence Petersen of Brainerd, Minn., Jeff Petersen of Montrose, Minn., Vincent Petersen of Artesia, Steve Petersen of Elk River, Minn., Greg Petersen of Anoka, Minn., and Kevin Petersen of Brooklyn Center, Minn.; daughters Carolyn Sargent of Crosslake, Minn., Mary Sherbrooke of Otsego, Minn., and Cecilia Schulte of Navarre, Minn.; 22 grand- children; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters, a granddaughter; and a son-in-law. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 21, 2000 PETTES Funeral services are scheduled for Roy G. Pettes, 57, on January 22 at First Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Pettes, died January 19 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 27, 1942, to James William "Bill" and Lorene Gladys Journey Pettes in Carlsbad. He grew up in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1961. He married Eva Lou Lambert on January 11, 1963, in Carlsbad. He was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Eva Pettes of Carlsbad; sons, Quintin Pettes and Blaine Pettes of Carlsbad; daughter, Kina Vannatter of Carlsbad; sister, Linda Letcher of Roswell; and seven grandchildren. (Photo shown of Pettes) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 25, 2000 PINKERT Services for Barbara Ann Pinkert, 60, of Slaton, TX, and formerly of Carlsbad, will be February 26 at the Trinity Chapel in Lubbock, TX. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. She died February 23 at Covenant Medical Center. White Funeral Home of Lubbock is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 25, 1939, in Santa Fe, NM, to Alvin Mack and Essie Pearl Harrell Cantwell. She moved to Slaton in 1960. She married Leon Pinkert on July 5, 1963, in Slaton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jody Brown, in 1999. Survivors include sons, Dan L. Pinkert of Limon, CO, and Gregory T. Pinkert of Slaton; daughters, Rhonda K. Abston of Slaton and ShawnDa R. Crawford of Snyder, TX; brother, Buddy M. Cantwell of Dallas, TX; sister, Jean Jones of Carlsbad; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 22, 2000 PISTOLE Memorial services for Alice Irene Pistole, 82, will be February 23 at Central Christian Church. Cremation has taken place. She died February 18 at Lakeview Christian Home's Northgate Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 3, 1917, to Martin Ira and Anna Turner Perry in Liberal, KS. She was raised and educated in Liberal. She married Cecil Pistole on November 23, 1937, in Guymon, OK. They settle in Carlsbad in 1950. She attended Victory Baptist Church and Central Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 28, 1977; and two sisters. She is survived by two sons, James Dean Pistole of Cincinnati, OH, and Alan D. Pistole of Carlsbad; a daughter, Donna Joyce McKee of Red House, W.VA; four grand- children; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 30, 2000 PITTS Services will be held on January 31, for Henry I. Pitts, at West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Carlsbad Cemetery. Masonic graveside rites will be performed by Eddy Lodge No. 21 AF & AM. Military honors will also be performed graveside by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died January 28 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 19, 1920, to Henry Corbet and Nora Ridding Pitts in Earle, Arkansas. He lived in Ark., until the age of 20 when he enlisted in the US Army on June 13, 1940. He was a decorated veteran and served with Company B, 8th Infantry, 4th Division. He stormed the beaches of Normandy and was also involved in the Rhineland and Northern France Campaigns. He received the EAME Service Ribbon with three bronze service stars and one bronze arrowhead, American Defense Service Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge and the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on September 7, 1945. He married Catherine Mitchell Pitts in Carlsbad on March 4, 1962. He was a lifetime Mason, being initiated on August 11, 1975, and raised on December 15, 1975. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Martha Jane. Survivors include his wife, Katy Pitts of the home; son, Jerry Pitts and wife, Virginia, of Hobbs, NM; daughters, Judy Webster and husband, Klint, of Denver,CO, and Barbara Neatherlin and husband, Don, of Roswell, NM; brothers, R.J. Pitts and Claybern Pitts of Arkansas; sisters, Mary Milks of Iowa and Josephine McFarraine of Arkansas; granchildren, Cyndi McDaniel, Stacey Lallman, Mysti McCunsey, Misti, Douglas Jr. (Bubba), Cory and Lacey Rich, Mikki Ogas, Kathy Donaldson, Kristen Graham and Terra Pitts, nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in Arkansas. (Photo shown of Pitts) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 25, 2000 PORCH Memorial services will be February 27, at West Main Baptist Church for Melvin A. "Foxey" Porch, 78, of Artesia. He died February 23 in Albuquerque, NM after suffering a stroke on February 11. Cremation has taken place. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 5, 2000 PORTER Services for Edna Porter, 75, will be April 6 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died April 2 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 6, 1925, in Cullman County, AL, to Newton J. and Alice Sanford Ayers. She was raised and educated in San Diego, CA, graduating from San Diego High School. She married Max Porter on June 20, 1943, in San Diego. She moved to Carlsbad in 1944. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother and a son, Gary Porter. Survivors include her husband Max C. Porter of the home; son, Randy Porter, daughter, Tina Lugar; brothers, Ronnie Ayers of Las Vegas, NV, and Buster Ayers of San Diego; sisters, Clara Murphy of San Diego and Mary Jullian of Chicago, IL; and 5 grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 6, 2000 PRICE Memorial services for Howard L. Price, 64, will be September 7 at First Baptist Church. He died September 4 at Artesia General Hospital. Cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. He was born October 30, 1935, the son of Leland J. Price and Ethelyn (Cobble) Price. He married Betty Burch in March 1959, at St. Louis, MO. He was manager of Central Valley Electric, a member of First Presbyterian Church, former Artesia city councilor, chairperson of the Artesia Special Hospital District Board and a former chairman of United Way. He was in the Army Reserves. Survivors include wife, Betty, of the family home; sons, Richard Price of Artesia, and Tim Price of Marina Del Rey, CA; daughter, Julee Price of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Don Price of Deltona, FL, and George Price, wife Sandra, of Chula Vista, CA; brothers-in-law, Phil Burch, wife Vicki, of Artesia, and Mike Burch of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Taylor Price, Brian Price, and Kevin Price all of Artesia; and mother-in-law, Virginia Burch. (See Page 6A - Carlsbad Current Argus - September 7 - for photo) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 2, 2000 RAMIREZ Funeral services will be March 4 at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad, NM for FEDERICO "FRED" HINOJOS RAMIREZ, 82, of Artesia. He died March 1 at his home. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery in Carlsbad. He was born May 25, 1917, to Pasqual Ramirez and Carlota Hinojos Ramirez in Ruidosa, TX. He moved to Otis, NM in 1946. He worked on the Weems Farm for 33 years. He married Paulita Navarrette in 1949. He moved to Artesia in 1998. He was preceded in death by a son, Raul, in 1976, and by his wife in 1985. He is survived by a son, Benjamin Ramirez of Artesia; brothers Ruben Ramirez and Frank Ramirez, both of Carlsbad; sisters Jesusita Vasquez, Eloisa Sanchez and Adele Rascon, all of Carlsbad, and Aurora Navarette of Loving, NM; three granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 22, 2000 REICH Services were March 19 at Winlock Assembly of God Church in Winlock, Wash., for DELORIS JANNETT REICH of Winlock. Reich, 57, died March 14 at Providence Centralia in Winlock. Funeral services will be March 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carlsbad. Interment will follow at Hagerman, NM Cemetery. She was born July 1, 1942, in Hagerman to Robert H. Grantham and Julia A. Skinner Grantham. She lived in Carlsbad from 1974-1990, when she moved to Winlock. She was a member of the Winlock Assembly of God Church. She is survived by sons Steve Werstein of Tumwater, Wash., and David Werstein of Spokane, Wash.; daughters Joann Reich of Winlock, and Dana Chapler and Rhonda Hughes, both of Carlsbad; brothers Roy Grantham of Roswell, NM, Floyd Grantham of Artesia and Sam Grantham of Rogers, Ark.; sisters Irene Henderson and Sarah Mounce, both of Rogers; and nine grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 14, 2000 REYNOLDS Services are January 15 at Terpening & Son Chapel for former Artesia resident EMMA JOREE REYNOLDS of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Reynolds, 85, died on January 12 at Tuttle. Interment will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia. She was born on January 7, 1915, in Little Rock, Miss., to Jodie Smith and Ava (Wansley) Smith. She married Charles Henry Reynolds on April 8, 1933, in Newton, Miss. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1988. They came to Artesia in 1937 from Mississippi, then moved to the Tuttle area in 1992. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Artesia. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Bisbee, husband Jerry, of Bridge Creek, Okla.; sisters Evelyn Jenkins and Roberta Williams both of Little Rock; sisters- in-law Hazel Smith of Little Rock and Rose Lowery, husband Alton, of Silver City; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Raymond Smith; and sister Maurine Chaney. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 29, 2000 RHOADES Services were March 28 at Calvary Assembly of God in Carlsbad, NM, for Clara Naomi Rhoades, 74, of Artesia. She died March 25 at her home. Interment followed at Carlsbad Cemetery. She was born in Wonaken, OK on March 21, 1926, to Riley Cyrus Clark and Helen Smith Clark. She grew up in Idaho and later moved to California. She married Raymond L. Rhoades in Topeka, KS, on December 9, 1982. She and her husband lived in Colorado for four years. They moved to Artesia in 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and a granddaughter. She is survived by her husband of the home; sons Dale Leroy Rhoades of Coos Bay, OR, Garry Ray Rhoades of Anchorage, AK, and David Allen Rhoades of Northglenn, CO; daughters Sandra Marie Nenstiel of Las Vegas, NV, Sharon Kay Morrison of Rockport, TX and Deborah Linn Thomas of Auburn, KS; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 29, 2000 RHOADES A funeral for Clara Naomi Rhoades, 74, of Artesia, NM, was held March 28 at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Carlsbad. Interment followed at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 25 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 21, 1926, in Wonaken, OK, to Riley Cyrus and Helen Smith Clark. She grew up in Idaho and later moved to California. She married Raymond L. Rhoades on December 9, 1982, in Topeka, KS. She had moved to Texas in 1977, then to New Jersey and in May 1982, to Topeka. She and her husband lived in Colorado for four years in Sterling and Fowler. They moved to Artesia in 1993. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one granddaughter. Survivors include her husband of the home; sons, Dale Leroy Rhoades of Coos Bay, OR, Garry Ray Rhoades of Anchorage, AK, and David Allen Rhoades of Northglenn, CO; daughters, Sandra Marie Nenstiel of Las Vegas, NV, Sharon Kay Morrison of Rockport, TX, and Deborah Linn Thomas of Auburn, KS; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 2, 2000 RHOADS A memorial service will be held on January 3, for ELEANOR RHOADS. It will be held at Lakeview Christian Home Chapel. Rhoads, 87, died December 31, at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 13, 1912, in Springfield, Ill., to Walter and Ada Rhoads. She later lived in Taylorville, Ill., where she graduated from high school. She attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas, where she attained her R.N. degree in 1933. She moved to Carlsbad in 1934 and became an officer in the US ARMY Medical Corps from 1943 to 1946. She served during WWII in New Orleans and in the Philippines. Survivors include five nieces; Mary Canavan of Las Cruces, NM, Lynda Howland of Windsor, Calif., Connie Corbin of Lampe, Mo., Carol Lauer of St. Louis, Mo., and Ann Stock of Blue Springs, Mo.; nephews, Carl Rhoads of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Bob Rhoads of Ventura, Calif., Mike Rhoads of Orchard Park, NY, and G.W. Rhoads of Golden, Mo.; great-niece, Allie Canavan of Las Curces, NM; great-nephew, Ian Canavan of Las Cruces, NM; sister-in-law, Florence Rhoads of Ventura, Calif.; and numerous other great nieces and nephews. (Photo shown of Rhoads) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 20, 2000 RICHARDSON Services are scheduled August 21 at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale, WA, for Calvin Richardson, 60, of Ferndale. He died at his home, August 17 after a lengthy illness. He served in the US Marine Corps. Survivors include his mother, Hallie Richardson of Lake Arthur, NM; wife, Lee Anne, of the home; sons, Darrel and Mike of Ferndale; brothers, Keith Richardson of Artesia, Jerry Richardson of Texas City, TX, Donald Richardson of Chehalis, WA, and Delvin Richardson of Seabeck, WA; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of Ferndale. He was preceded in death by father, Reuben Richardson and brother Darrel. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 25, 2000 RIDDLE Memorial services for Stanley L. Riddle, 72, of Concord, CA, and formerly of Carlsbad, was held February 20 at First Baptist Church in Pacheco, CA. Inurnment took place at Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary in Lafayette, CA. He died February 12 at his home. He was born July 24, 1927. He was a native of Dallas, TX, but had lived in Carlsbad as a youth, graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1944. He attended Hardin-Simmons University. After serving time with the Navy, he made his home in Concord, CA, where he had lived for the past 45 years. He was a deacon associated with the Southern Baptist Convention and was a member of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly No. 112. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Riddle, of the family home; sons, Gary Riddle of Vacaville, CA, and Doug Riddle of Flagstaff, AZ; daughter, Marsha Davis of Pittsburg, CA; father, Tom D. Riddle of Melrose; brothers, Tom Ray Riddle of Melrose and Bob Riddle of Athens, TX; and four grandchildren. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 23, 2000 ROARK Graveside services will be March 24 at Carlsbad Cemetery for DELBERT ROARK, 72. He died March 20 at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 3, 1928, to William Henry and Minnie Ola Wilkes Roark in Pleasant Hill, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school in Haworth, OK, in 1945. He served in the Army during WWII and was in the first Army of Occupation in Japan. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8703 Carlsbad. He worshipped at Epworth United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Ron Roark, of Carlsbad; daughter Terry Polley of Amarillo, TX; sister, Denise Nabors of Carlsbad; and two grandsons. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 17, 2000 ROBERTS Services will be March 18 at West Funeral Home Chapel for BENNIE R. ROBERTS SR., 69. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died March 15 at Lakeside Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born August 7, 1930, in Quanah, TX, to Jack and Anna Mae Roberts. He was raised and educated in Texas. He married Velma Berneice "Necie" Roberts and moved to Plainview, TX. He and his family moved to Carlsbad in 1974. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 5, 1987, and his sister, Joy Osborn. Survivors include his sons, Joel Roberts of Carlsbad, Ben Roberts of Austin, TX, and Mike Roberts of Calif.; daughters, Sherry Wilson and Becky Jensen of Carlsbad, Sue McMillon of Plainview, TX, Carol Haynes of Artesia, NM and Leslie Roberts of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Roberts) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 27, 2000 ROBINSON Graveside services for JULIA L. "JUDY" ROBINSON, 63, will be on January 28 at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 26 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 24, 1936, in Huntington, W.V., to Tanner and Bernice L. Faulkner Burdett. She spent most of her life in West Virginia in the Huntington area where she attended business school. She moved to Carlsbad in 1982. She married Paul Robinson on September 29, 1988, in Carlsbad. Survivors include her husband, Paul Robinson of Carlsbad; daughters, Belinda Mitchell and Donnetta Campos of Carlsbad, Cerri Cooper of Huntington, W.V., Carletta Kirkes of Abilene, TX, and Trina Lee of Glendale, Ariz.; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Photo of Robinson shown) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 2, 2000 ROCHA Funeral services will be March 3 at Spanish Church of Christ for ADAN ROCHA, 55. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died February 26 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home Inc., is in charge of the arrangements. He was born March 19, 1944, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Jose and Maria Simona Bejarano Rocha. He lived most of his life in Mexico, coming to Carlsbad 16 years ago. He was a permanent resident of Edu-Care and was employed with CARC Inc. in its janitorial department. He was a member of Iglesia De Cristo. He was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Eva and Armida Rocha; and brother, Elizer Rocha. He is survived by his mother of Carlsbad; brothers, Jose Rocha of Van Horn, TX, Jesus Rocha, Oscar Rocha, Juvenal Rocha and Miguel Rocha, all of Carlsbad; sisters, Licha Juarez and Antonia Ortega of Carlsbad, Bertha Juarez of Lovington, NM, Leonila Rocha of Mexico and Tomasa Martinez of El Paso, TX. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 1, 2000 RODRIQUEZ A memorial service was January 28 in Riverside for former Lakewood resident JOSE "JOE" RODRIQUEZ of San Bernardino, Calif. Rodriquez, 75, died on January 24 after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran who served in WWII. He is survived by his wife, Rufina Gonzales Rodriquez of the home; children Frances, Joe Jr., Kathy and Victoria, all of California; sisters Mrs. Juan Chavez and Mrs. Nick Ridriquez, both of Artesia; and several grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christobal Rodriquez of Lakewood; and brothers Frank Rodriquez and Luis Rodriquez, who was killed in the Bataan Death March. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 5, 2000 ROGERS Services for Rev. Joe F. Rogers, 99, will be April 5 at Church Street Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Southpark Cemetery in Roswell, NM. He died April 2 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 24, 1901, to Finley Ware and Alma Hardin Rogers in Cook County, TX. He was raised mostly in West Texas. In 1922 he married Clara Eastridge, who preceded him in death in 1989 after 66 years of marriage. In 1928 he became an ordained minister with the Church of the Nazarene for more than 50 years. In 1991, he married Beatrice G. Orr. She preceded him in death on March 9, 1999. Survivors include sons, Asa Rogers of Carlsbad, Melton Rogers of Dolan Springs, AR, and Dennis Rogers of Capitan, NM; daughter, Carolyn Fletcher of Carlsbad; brother, F.W. Rogers of Abernathy, TX; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand- child. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 8, 2000 ROPER Memorial services for Jerry Michael Roper, 49, will be September 9 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has taken place. He died September 6 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 8, 1951, in Fort Worth, TX, to James and Martha Maxine Drake Roper. He moved to Carlsbad in 1988 from Fort Worth. He married Jennifer Nell Job on September 8, 1996, in Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Michael Shane Aaron and James Burton "J.B." Roper of Forth Worth, and Joshua Glenn Roper and Daniel Daykota Roper of Carlsbad; brother, James Roper of Weatherford, TX; and sisters, Sandra Hollomon and Patricia Long of Carlsbad, Nancy Geyer of Florida and Belind Roper of Arlington, TX. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 26, 2000 RUNICH Graveside services for Ana Runich, 78, will be February 28 at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 22 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born May 9, 1921, in Bosanska, Dubica, Yogoslavia, to Nikola and Milka Costich Mladjenovich. She left Yogoslavia in the early 1940's and migrated to Germany. In 1956, she and her family came to America and settled in Gary, IN. In 1978, she moved to Houston with her daughter and family. They came to Carlsbad in 1986. She was a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church for many years. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Peter Runich of Durham, NC; daughter, Mickey Youngman of Carlsbad; four grandchildren; and three great-grand- children. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 18, 2000 RUSSELL Graveside services will be February 19 at Carlsbad Cemetery, for ANDREW HOWELL RUSSELL, 72. Mason rites will be performed by the members of Eddy Lodge No. 21 AF & AM. He died February 16 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 8, 1927, in Ashdown, Ark., in Little River County to Jennings and Irene Hunt Russell. He lived in Carlsbad for a while. He moved to El Paso in 1961. Survivors include his wife, Billie C. Russell, of the family home; daughters, Rena Joyner and Tara Ryan; and five grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - July 18, 2000 SAIS Services were July 17, at Terpening and Son Chapel for Fernando P. Sais, 78, who died July 15 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. Burial has taken place at Lake Arthur Cemetery in Lake Arthur, NM. He was born May 30, 1922, in Fort Hancock, TX, to Bonifacio Sais and Mascima Porras Sais. He married Ramona Romo on August 15, 1963, in Clovis, NM. He came to Artesia in 1958 from Lovington, NM. He was a member of Iglesia de Dios church in Artesia. He was a WWII Veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Bustamante of Artesia, Alicia Sais of Hillboro, OR, and Celia Sais of Sierra Blanca, TX; sons, Fernando Sais Jr. of Hobbs, NM, and Braulio DeLaFuente of San Antonio, TX; brothers, Antonio Saenz of Arizona, Rogelio Saenz of Van Horn, TX, Tomas Saenz of Artesia, Ismael Saenz of Artesia, Conrado Saenz of San Isidro, Mexico, and Victor Saenz, Baltazar Saenz and Hector Saenz, all of Bosque Bonito, Mexico; sisters, Virginia Saenz of Juarez, Mexico, Horencia Perez of Zaragosa, Mexico, and Cuca Saenz of Bosque Bonito; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on January 18, 1999, his parents, a son, Armando Sais, and four brothers. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 29, 2000 SALDIVAR A funeral mass for Deacon Audon "Odie" Saldivar Sr., 48, of Midland, TX, will be March 30 at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Midland. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. He died March 26, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 26, 1951, in Big Spring, TX, to Jose and Dora Saldivar. He married Mary Elma Valencia in 1971. In 1980, the family moved to Stanton, TX, where they lived for 14 years. They lived in Loving, NM, from 1994 to 1998. The couple moved to Midland in November 1999 from Freer, TX. He was a fourth degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Saldivar. Survivors include his wife of Midland; sons, Audon M. "Odie" Saldivar, Jr. of Midland and Jacob Mathew Saldivar of Fort Brag, NC; daughters, Trish Gonzalez of Stanton and Terri Flores of Stanton; brothers, Jaime Saldivar, Raymond Saldivar and Tony Saldivar of Big Spring and Johnny Saldivar of Midland; sisters, Teodora "Tia" Del Torro, Bertha Miranda and Lisa Hernandez of Big Spring and Denise Garcia of Carlsbad; parents, Jose and Dora Saldivar of Big Spring; and four grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 SANCHEZ A funeral for Jesusita "Chita" Sanchez, 79, will be August 25 at Santa Catarina Cemetery. Interment will follow at the same cemetery. She died August 22 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born August 19, 1921, in Ruidoso, TX. She moved to Carlsbad in the early 1940's. Survivors include sons, Fulgencio and Johnny Baiza of Carlsbad; daughter, Frances Methola of Carlsbad; brothers, Mike and Manuel Baiza of Carlsbad; sisters, Ramona Franco, Valentina Sanchez and Mercedes Maldonado of Carlsbad; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 1, 2000 SANDERS Graveside services are February 2, at Hagerman Cemetery for for Ray Davis Sanders of Hagerman, NM. Sanders, 80, died at his home on January 30. He was born on September 6, 1919, in Nocona, Texas, to Nannie Payne Sanders. He married Mary Lichlyter on January 29, 1953, in Roswell, NM. She preceded him in death as well as his parents and a son, Danny Sanders. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Survivors include daughters Debra Meinke of Artesia and Dorothy Austill of Texas; brothers Alvin Sanders of Roswell and Lacy Sanders of Oklahoma City; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 7, 2000 SANTOS Services for OMAR HERNANDEZ SANTOS, 37, of Papershell, will be today at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died March 4 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born August 13, 1962, to Omar and Librida Hernandez De Los Santos in Carlsbad. He attended Loving schools and Carlsbad High School. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a daughter, Ashley Santos of Carlsbad; a grandmother, Julia Hernandez of Carlsbad; two brothers, Samuel Santos of Artesia, NM and Peter Santos of Eunice, NM; and two sisters, Sylvia Collins of Carlsbad and Lupe Estrada of Kermit, TX. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 23, 2000 SEDILLO Services are scheduled April 24 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Lorenzita Montoya Sedillo. Sedillo, 86, died April 21 at Artesia General Hospital. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born February 9, 1914, in Hondo, NM, the daughter of Doroteo Montoya and Balbina (Silva) Montoya. She married Camilo H. Sedillo in Carrizozo, NM on May 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1986. She moved to Artesia from San Patricio, NM, in 1948. She as a member of Our Lady of Grace. Survivors include sons Eloy Salsberry of Artesia, Martin Sedillo of Hobbs, NM, and Danny Sedillo of Artesia; daughters Natalia Sosa, Della Lopez, and Ellie Segura, all of Artesia, and Cerinia Salmon of Lovington, NM; brother Tranquelino Montoya of Ruidoso, NM; sister Josephine Baca of Ruidoso Downs, NM; 31 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sons, including Freddie Salsberry; three daughters; grandson Leroy Sosa; great-great- granddaughter Bianca Sosa; and two brothers. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 SELLECK A memorial service for Maudie Guy Selleck, 79, will be held on January 19 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., North Canal Chapel. She died January 9 at Lakeview Christian Home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on January 25, 1920 to Henry A. and Katherine Brown Selleck in Bisbee, Ariz. She grew up in El Paso, Texas, where she lived most of her life and graduated from El Paso High School in 1938. She became a policewoman for the El Paso Police Department in the early 1960's, until her retirement in 1975. She then moved to Carlsbad. She attended First United Methodist Church. She donated her body to the Texas Tech University School of Medicine anatomical donations. Her only survivors include a nephew, A.E. "Gene" Bickerstaff of Carlsbad; and friend, Harriette Kirby. (Photo shown of Selleck) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 5, 2000 SEVERINO Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service, for Frances Severino, 78. She died February 26 at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. There will be no local services. She is survived by a son, Richard Islieb, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a daughter, Marie Whitaker, of Odessa, TX. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 24, 2000 SHASTID Graveside services for Lyndle Ray Shastid, 44, will be February 25 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died February 22 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 25, 1955 in Dallas, TX, to Samuel Leroy and Bobbie Laverne Storey Shastid. He moved to Carlsbad in 1969 and graduated from Carlsbad High in 1973. He joined the Army when he was 18, serving in Germany during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother, Danny Shastid, in 1991. Survivors include his parents of Carlsbad; brothers, Jason Shastid and wife, Susan, and Mike Stastid of Carlsbad; nephews, Robert Stastid and Dakota Shastid of Carlsbad; one uncle; two aunts; and several cousins. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 26, 2000 SHEPARD Services will be March 27, in Lakewood, CO, for Hansel W. Shepard 95, of Denver, CO. He died on March 23 in Lakewood, NM. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia. He was born October 25, 1904, in Chanute, Kansas. He married Mary Elizabeth Whitehead on November 27, 1932, in Pueblo, CO. He was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by a son, William K. Shepard of Burlington, Wisc.; daughter Bonnie E. Holman of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 6, 2000 SHIRLEY A funeral Mass for Lorraine Shirley, 68, will be today at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Interment will follow in House Cemetery, House, NM. Shirley died January 3 at her home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lorraine "Lucky" Shirley was born May 12, 1931, in Hartford, Conn. She was raised and educated in Hartford, graduating from high school there. She and her dad moved to Raton, NM after her graduation. She became a horse trainer for the racetrack in Raton. She married Chesley "Tex" Shirley on January 19, 1956. They formed a band named "The Best of Tex and Lucky, The Traveling Sweethearts" and performed throughout New Mexico and the Southwest. Tex died in July 1980. She then moved to Loving, NM. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include sons, Darwin D. Shirley of Seminole, Texas, and Warren D. "Flip" Shirley of Caldwell, Texas; daughters, Debara B. Shirley of Caldwell, Nada E. O'Conner of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Annala J. Walker of Galveston, Texas; brother, Jack Davis of Hartford, Conn.; sister, Gladys Shirley of Carlsbad; 11 grandchildren; and her companion, Max. (Photo shown of Shirley) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 16 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 27, 2000 SIEGENTHALER Memorial services will be February 28 at First United Methodist Church for Pearl Siegenthaler, 86, who died February 20 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1913, in Picayune, Miss., the daughter of Rowena Seal Walker and Daniel Dennison Walker. She married William M. Siegenthaler Sr. on June 10, 1953. She was recognized for her artistic talent in oil, watercoler, acrylic and mixed media. She was a member of Chapter AQ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for 33 years. Survivors include her daughters Rowena Dale Laabs, husband Quinten, of Tularosa, NM, and KayBeth Stavley, husband Charles, of Austin, TX; step-daughters Loy Sue Siegenthaler of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Calvert, husband Don, of Lake Arthur, NM, and Lou Ann Patterson, husband Tracy, of Artesia; step-son William M. Siegenthaler, wife Sharon, of Artesia; 12 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William M. Siegenthaler Sr.; five brothers; three sisters; and grand- children Rowena Kathryn Craig, Derrick Scott Craig and David Lee Calvert. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 20, 2000 SLIFE A prayer service is today at Primera Bautista Iglesia for Pamela Anne Slife. Slife was born on April 12, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by her mother, Frankie Jane Mason; daughter Shannon Gomez; brother Pat Mason; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert R. Mason, and brother, Mike Mason. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 8, 2000 SMITH, AMANDA Services for Amanda Gail Sumler Smith, 25, will be September 9 at Victory Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died September 5 at Texas Tech University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 17, 1975, in Bakersfield, CA, to Jesse Don Sumler and Glenda Gail Rackley Sumler. She grew up in Carlsbad and Loving, NM, graduating from Carlsbad High in 1994. Survivors include brothers, Jesse Don Sumler Jr. of Indio, CA, and Jerry Rackley of Artesia, NM; sister, Alicia Green of Indio, CA; maternal grandmother, Barbara Rackley of Carlsbad; and paternal grandmother, Mildred Van Mater of Indio, CA. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 9, 2000 SMITH, MICHAEL Michael R. Smnith, Aviation Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Office, US Navy Retired, was buried at sea with full Military Honors as per his wishes on March 27, 2000. In attendance were his wife, Deborah; daughters Samantha and Amber. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 2A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 29, 2000 SMITH, NANNETTE Direct cremation has taken place for NANNETTE SMITH, 39, under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. She died February 17, 2000, at Artesia General Hospital. The funeral will be today at Sunset Gardens. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 SOTO Services for Fernando Soto, 84, will be April 4 at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church, with his grandson, the Rev. Rick Scovel, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. He died April 1 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 3, 1915, in Roswell, NM to Dionisio and Angelita Carrion Soto. His family moved to Carlsbad when he was 6 years old. He married Manuela Calderon in Carlsbad on August 31, 1940. They were married 59 1/2 years. He was a member of Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church and president of the Santa Catarina Cemetery Board for 26 years. He was preceded in death by four children, two grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Survivors inclue his wife; sons, Samuel Soto of Carlsbad, Santiago Soto of Albuquerque, NM, Salvador Soto of Santa Fe, NM, Saulo Soto of Menneapolis, MN, and Fernando Soto Jr. of New York City; daughters, Sara Scovel of Thornton, CO, and Sulema Navarrete, Susana McCombs and Manuela Gomez of Carlsbad; brothers, Solomon Soto and Benny Soto of Carlsbad and Bill Soto of Roswell; sisters, Angelita Villa of La Puente, CA, Aurora Ruiz of Pico Rivera, CA, Belen Soto, Elizabeth Samaniego and Celia Rojo of Carlsbad, Elena Fierro of Victorville, CA, and Lydia Garcia of Oracle, AZ; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 11, 2000 SPENCE Memorial services for Margaret S. Spence, 99, will be April 12 at Landsun Homes Chapel. She died March 29 at Landsun Health Service Center. West Funeral Home Inc., is in charge of the arrangements. She was born February 5, 1901, in Berlin, NE, to Albert and Ida Mae Seybert Shrader. She moved to Kansas at an early age and grew up in Cedar Vale, KS. She married R.T. Spence on July 24, 1924, and they moved to Carlsbad on May 2, 1942. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Woman's Club, Order of the Eastern Star and past president of Chapter YPEO Sisterhood. She was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Fine Arts Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 14, 1957. She is survived by her brother, M.S. Shrader, of Harper, KS. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 2, 2000 SPICER Graveside services will be held for Eloise M. Spicer, 82, on February 4, at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. She died January 31. Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes of Oklahoma City and Del City, Okla., is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 1, 1917, in Grandfield, Okla. She taught special education in Carlsbad and taught sign language at New Mexico State University at Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abraham Spicer and a brother, Leon Chambers. Survivors include children, Gale Spicer of Wellston, Okla., Grace Wallace of Grants and Mable Michael of Globe, Ariz.; brothers, Johnny Chambers of Southwest City, Missouri, Leo Chambers of Grove, Okla., and Tommy Chambers of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Martha E. Owens of Joplin, Mo., and Lucy Schrank of New Braunfels, Texas; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Spicer) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 23, 2000 SPORING Services will be March 24 at Epworth United Methodist Church, for EDITH A. "LEA" SPORING, 88, of Palo Duro Northeast, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 21 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 10, 1912, to William Joseph and Edith Jennings Smith in Belen, NM. She married Rudolph George Sporing Sr. in 1937, in Springfield, Mass. They lived in Carlsbad from 1937 to 1961 where they were involved in various businesses including a motel near White's City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy, on August 12, 1973, and by a brother, Kern Smith. Survivors include a son, Rudy Sporing Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Jake Smith of Carlsbad; and one granddaughter. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 9, 2000 SPRINGER Direct cremation has taken place for Louise Springer, 88, of Carlsbad. She died May 7 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation was under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. She was born on January 11, 1912, in Kansas to Sam Coleman and Nellie Crystal. She is survived by husband Fred Springer. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 16, 2000 SPROUSE Services were today at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for George L. Sprouse, 61, of Artesia. He died August 12 at Artesia General Hospital. He was born March 14, 1939, in Clayton, NM. He married Lucy on August 18, 1970. He was an automotive mechanic in the US Army from May 1965 until May 1968. He was stationed in Alaska and at Fort Polk, LA. Survivors include wife, Lucy, of the family home; sons, George Lee Sprouse III and Kevin Sprouse, both of Artesia, and Scott Sprouse of Las Cruces, NM; daughters, Janet Sprouse and Kathleen Sprouse, both from Artesia; brothers, Ervin Sprouse of Perryton, TX and Charles Sprouse of Clayton, NM; sisters, Pat Wade of Perryton, Ethel Burros of Amarillo, TX, and Christine Baker of Hobbs, NM; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 13, 2000 STAGNER Graveside services will be February 14 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Leona Louise Allinger Stagner. She died February 10 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born May 31, 1906, in Arnett, Oklahoma Territory, to Albert Louis and Reika Beumer Allinger. They moved to Carlsbad in 1909 where she graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1922. She attended New Mexico Teachers' College in Silver City and Colorado State Teachers' College in Greeley. She married James W. Stagner on July 26, 1929. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1959. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death also by her parents and a brother, Alvin Allinger. Survivors include daughters, Mary Walker and Louise Wilson of Carlsbad; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 8, 2000 STANDARD Services were today at Miller Chapel in Liberal, Kan., for former Artesia resident Ben J. Standard of Liberal. Standard, 80, died March 8 at the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Interment was to follow at the Liberal Cemetery. He was born February 21, 1920, in Lakewood, NM, the son of John L. and Ruth Snow Standard. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1938. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Signal Corps in North Africa, England, France and Belgium at the rank of master sergeant. He moved to Lawrence, Kan., in 1960, and later to Liberal in 1999. He was a member of the Lawrence Friends Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Santa Fe Consistory and the Scottish Rite. He married Floy Townsend in Artesia on March 9, 1941. He is survived by his wife; sons Ben J. Standard Jr. of Meade, Kan., and Greg Standard of Kismet, Kan.; daughters Zoe Olson of Carlsbad, Karen Davis of Topeka, Kan., and Pamela Anguiano of Liberal; brothers Virgil Standard of Loco Hills, NM and Thad Standard of Mesquite; sisters Vera Danning of Portales, NM, Inez Steed of Artesia, Mildred Pennington of Carlsbad and Margaret head of Odessa, TX; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 9, 2000 STEPHENS Private family services will be held at a later date for Mary Kate Stephens, 93, of Carlsbad. She died February 7 at her home. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 10, 1906, in Sulphur, Okla., to Robert and Sophia Hodges Lowrance. She married J.T. Stephens Sr. in Sulphur in the early 1920's. In 1929, they moved to Carlsbad where they homesteaded south of town where the Flying X is located. She was a member of First Baptist Church. In 1959, she moved to Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 11, 1981; a son, Luther Stephens in 1998; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include sons, J.T. Stephens Jr. of Carlsbad and Stephen C. Stephens of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Dorothy Virden of Gardnerville, Nev., Mary L. Scholle of LaPlace, La., Kathryn Rumbaugh and Pat Bush of Roswell; sister, Virginia Tyler of Montrose, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Stephens) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 8, 2000 STINNETT Services are scheduled for February 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Artesia for Rufus M. Stinnett. Stinnett, 94, died February 7 in El Paso, Texas. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. Burial will be with Masonic Graveside Rites. Terpening & Son Mortuary will be in charge of arrangements. Stinnett was born February 23, 1905, in Portales, NM, the son of Samuel Henry Stinnett and Mary Jane Stinnett. He married Helen Green on May 25, 1932, in Artesia. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1997. He moved to Artesia from Hope, NM, in 1945. His professional life was spent in the field of education. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a Worthy Grand Patron Order of Eastern Star for the state of New Mexico in 1947-48 and served as Watchman of the Shepherds for White Shrine of Jerusalem. Survivors include a son Arba Stinnett of Novato, Calif.; a daughter Rosemary Harral of Golden, Colo.; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one grandson. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 29, 2000 STORME Services will be February 30, 2000 at Oasis Christian Fellowship Annex for Monte Cley Storme, 67. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died February 26 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 7, 1932, to Lee Richard Cook and Lillie Belle Short Cook in Sumerton, Ariz. He grew up in Steward, Okla. He joined the Army at age 15 and served for seven years. He married Donna Lee Word on December 18, 1958, in Snyder, TX. The couple moved to Carlsbad eight years ago from Riverside, Calif. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Cook, and a sister, Maxine Cook, who were both infants when they died. He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Ira Craig Storme of Kermit, TX; two daughters, Ida Lee Storme Fraser and Iris Jean Hartsock, both of Carlsbad; three sisters, Mildred Power of Visalia, Calif., Joyce Sandoval of Marysville, Calif., and Barbara Sadler of Tallequah, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Photo of Storme) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 27, 2000 STROMBERG Memorial services will be today at First Presbyterian Church in Ardmore, OK, for former Artesia resident T.C. Stromberg of Ardmore. Stromberg, 87, died April 22 at an Ardmore hospital. He was born September 18, 1912, in Purcell, OK, the son of the late Hugo J. and Adele Mable Woods Stromberg. He married June B. Helton on December 6, 1936, in Grandfield, OK. He had been an Ardmore resident for many years, moving there at the age of 6 and graduating from Ardmore High School. He then attended and graduated from business school at the University of Oklahoma. He served in the US Navy in aviation during WWII. He lived in Artesia for 43 years, where he owned and operated Artesia Lumber Company. He returned to Ardmore in 1984. Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; daughters Ann Stromberg, son-in-law Rudi Volti, of Claremont, Calif., and Sara Jones, son-in-law Nathan Jones; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 16, 2000 STROUD Services for Wanda Jean West Stroud will be March 17 at Grace Episcopal Church. Cremation will follow the service. She died March 14 at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born on March 31, 1929, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Elwood Clifford West and Anna Victoria (Pat) Smith West. She spent much of her early years in the Loving and Malaga, NM area. After a move to Wink, TX, Wanda graduated from High School. She married Darrel Stroud of Kermit, TX, in 1946. The couple soon moved to Carlsbad. Survivors include a sister, Jane Trone of Carlsbad; her daughter, Vickie Janean Stroud Feist of Carlsbad; two sons, Cliff Stroud of Carlsbad, and Tom Stroud of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Alison Stroud, John Stroud, Aaron Stroud, Jennifer Stroud, Christopher Stroud, Kimberly Stroud, Zachry Downen, Jeffrey Feist, Joshua Feist, Bridget Downen Feist, Frank Barnett and Lia Barnett; great-grandchildren, Logan Stroud, Jessica Doubrava, Jazmine Gonzalez and Christian Ames-Stroud. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 STUELAND Graveside services are scheduled for Edwin B. Stueland, 79, today at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died January 16 at his home. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 5, 1920, in Stony Run Township near Clarkfield, Minn., to Hans J. and Minnie Mickelson Stueland. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1939, he graduated from high school. He inlisted in the Air Force serving in WWII as a nose gunner of a B-24 Liberator in the South Pacific. He married Norma Nelson in 1945. Following an honorable discharge from the service, he attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. He and his wife moved to Carlsbad in 1985 after living in Moline, Ill., and Dubuque, Iowa, designing and testing John Deere tractors for 37 years. While living in Dubuque, he was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1986; sister, Ruby Oxtra; and five brothers, Arthur, Clifford, Harold, Reuben, and Richard. Survivors include a brother, Earl of Rural Granite, Minn.; and sister, Evelyn Kruger of Minnesota. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 27, 2000 SUBIA A funeral mass will be celebrated February 28 at San Jose Catholic Church for Socorro G. Subia, 81. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died February 22 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born June 30, 1918, in Mexico to Antonio and Rebecca Guzman Larez. She came to Malaga, NM with her parents when she was 2 years old. She married Jose Subia December 15, 1940, in Carlsbad. They moved to Otis, NM and lived there until May 1999 when she moved to Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. She was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by brothers, Chon and Cruz Carrasco. Survivors include her husband, Jose, of Carlsbad; brother, Manuel Carrasco of Carlsbad; sisters, Luciana Sauceda of Carlsbad, Sabina Clayton of N. Carolina and Mary French of Orange, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. (Photo shown of Subia) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 23, 2000 TARIN Services are scheduled for January 24, at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia for Ernestina M. Tarin of Andrews, Texas. Tarin, 70, died January 21 in Andrews. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born September 24, 1929, in Mulato, Mexico, the daughter of Matias Montoya and Paula (Armendariz) Montoya. She married Jose P. Tarin on April 28, 1952, in Ojinaga, Mexico. She came to Artesia in 1958 from Van Horn, Texas, then moved to Andrews in 1989. Her husband preceded her in death on May 16, 1989. Survivors include son Jose Tarin of Roswell, NM; brothers Alvaro Montoya and Rodolfo Montoya both of Andrews, Florentino Montoya of Presidio, Texas, Anastacio Montoya of Mulato, Mexico, Abelardo Montoya of Fort Davis, Texas, and Ruben Montoya of Henderson, Colo.; sister Josefina Estrada of Presidio; and two grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 25, 2000 TERRILL Services will be today at Terpening & Son Chapel for Joyce Terrill, 63, of the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. She died on February 23 at the Center. Interment will be at Muleshoe Memorial Park in Muleshoe, TX. She died February 23 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. Terpening & Son Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. She was born January 1, 1937, to William and B. Etta (Reynolds) Landcaster. She married Ray Terrill in 1955 in Muleshoe, TX. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1995. The moved to Artesia from Progress, TX, in 1995. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jean Terrill of Levelland, TX; and a brother, Don Landcaster and wife, Alma, of Artesia; a nephew; and three great-nephews ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 2, 2000 TESILLO Services are scheduled for February 4, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, for Petra Sosa Tesillo of 911 W. Grand. Tesillo, 73, died January 31 at Covenant Lakeside in Lubbock, Texas. Burial willbe at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born August 6, 1926, the daughter of Isabel Tesillo and Tomasa (Sosa) Tesillo. She was never married. She came to Artesia in the late 1930's from Carlsbad, NM. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace. Survivors include six sons, Nate Tesillo of Artesia, Tommy Sanchez of Artesia, Tommy Tesillo of Hobbs, NM, Charlie Tesillo of Artesia, Jerry Tesillo of Lovington, NM, and Tony Tesillo of Los Lunas; brother Emilio Tesillo of Artesia; sister Geneva Bueno of Artesia; 23 grandchildren; and 34 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons Eric Tesillo, Charlie Tesillo, Daniel Tesillo, Ernie Tesillo, Tommy Lee Tesillo, LeRoy Tesillo and Jose Luis Tesillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Pete Tesillo Sr., Isabel Tesillo and Robert Tesillo; and grandsons Nate Tesillo Jr., Alonzo Valencia Jr., and Avelino Ray Tesillo. (Photo of Tesillo) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 22, 2000 THOMAS Services for Larcenia Thomas, 62, will be August 25 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Cremation will be held under direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary. She died August 20 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1937, in Cartersville, GA, to Horace Giddens and Lucy (Carreker) Giddens. She married Charles B. Thomas on June 16, 1960, in Denver, CO. He preceded her in death in April 1997. She came to Artesia with her husband in 1963. She was a member of the US Army Women's Army Corps and was later a NM Department of Labor employment interviewer for 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include sons, Charlges B. Thomas of Artesia and David M. Thomas of Twentynine Palms, CA; daughter Michelle Mullins of Artesia; brothers Andrew Giddnes, Paul Giddens and Ronald Johnson, all of Atlanta, GA; sisters Juel Moore of San Diego, CA and Luchrista Crawford of Flint, MI; and five grand- children. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 16, 2000 THOMPSON Graveside services for Willadeen Thompson, 81, of Roswell, NM will be January 18 at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM. She died January 14 at Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 9, 1918, in Chautauqua, Kan., to Duffy Oliver and LaVern Clayton Smith. She married Ralph Thompson May 3, 1941, in Las Vegas, NM. He preceded her in death March 26, 1972. She moved to Artesia from Las Vegas in 1941. She lived in Artesia for 44 years before moving to Roswell in 1993. She was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Kim Thompson on January 17, 1989. Survivors include a son, Jon Kent Thompson, of Phoenix, Ariz. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 25, 2000 TICE Services are today at The Potter's House for Michael Ryan Tice. Tice, an infant, died August 22 at Artesia General Hospital. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born June 28 in Artesia to Jeremy D. Tice and Donielle J. (DeBault) Tice. He is survived by his parents; brother, Jeremy Wayne Tice; sister, Angelique Tice; maternal grandparents, Vickey and Paul DeBault of Victoria, TX; paternal grandparents, Allen and Crystal Tice of Artesia; great-grandmother, Margaret DeBault of Victoria, TX; great-grandparents, Bil Aspelin of Roswell, NM, and Beverly Aspelin of Marysville, CA; great-great-grand- father, Floyd G. Shelton of Artesia; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 7, 2000 TIDWELL Graveside services for Robert D. "Bob" Tidwell, 80, will be April 8 at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died April 4 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest Inc., Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 7, 1920, to John Riley and Ruby Mae Jackson Tidwell in El Paso Gap. He grew up in Eddy County in the Dog Canyon area. During WWII he served in the Army. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include sisters, Sue Ervin of Carlsbad and Faye Lewis of Sallisaw, OK. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - Feruary 17, 2000 TITTLE Graveside services were this afternoon at Abilene Municipal Cemetery in Abilene, TX, for former Artesia resident Nadine Tippett Tittle of Abilene. Tittle, 87, died February 15 at her home. She was born September 11, 1912, in Del Rio, TX. She married Orion L. Tittle on December 20, 1931. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Merkel, TX. She is survived by son Billy Rufus Tittle, wife Phyllis, of Abilene; daughters, Peggy Lou Nelson, husband John, of Fort Stockton, TX, and Jayne Lee Cockrell, husband Tom, of Hunt, TX; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 19, 2000 TRACY Services for Lolita Tracy, 78, will be February 20 at Oasis Christian Fellowship. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 16 at Carlsbad Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1921, to Joaquin Sylvester and Mittie Agnes Green McBeath in Orange, TX. She grew up in east Texas and graduated from high school in Brownwood. During the war, she worked for the Eighth Service Command in Dallas, TX. In 1946 she moved to Carlsbad where her mother owned the Eddy County News. She married Samuel D. Tracy on September 9, 1948, in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 24, 1994. Survivors include a son, George Tracy, of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Mittie B. Hayes, Marian Gordon and Susie Bindel of Carlsbad and Cindy F. Lee of Fredricksburg, VA; brothers, Andrew McBeath of San Antonio, TX and Sylvester McBeath of Lubbock, TX; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 21, 2000 TRAMEL A memorial service is scheduled for Jack R. Tramel, 71, on January 22 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Tramel died January 18 at Carlsad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 23, 1928, in St. Paul, Minn., to Reuben and Hazel Hobblett Tramel. He later moved to Tennessee and then to Carlsbad in 1959. Survivors include daughters, Sharyn Callison and Connie Darrah of Carlsbad; sister, Dorothy Boehm of Carlsbad; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Tramel) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 10, 2000 TREVINO Services for Danny Palomino Trevino, 32, will be September 11 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Loving Cemetery in Loving, NM. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He died September 7 at his home. He was born September 2, 1968, in Carlsbad, to Lupe and Delores Palomino Trevino. He moved to El Paso, TX, about eight years ago. In April 2000, he was diagnosed with Leukemia. He is survived by his mother, of Loving; his father of El Paso; fiancee Delia Gonzalez; brothers, Larry Palomino of Roswell, NM, Lupe Trevino II, Frank Trevino, Raymond Trevino and Lorenzo Trevino of Loving and Joe Trevino of Otis, NM; sisters, Sandra Hernandez of Carlsbad, Diana Coronado of Las Cruces, NM and Linda Patton of Malaga, NM; and 19 nephews and nieces. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - July 18, 2000 TROUBLEFIELD Services will be July 19 at Cornerstone Fellowship for Jo Ann Trouble- Field, 58, who died July 16 at her home in Artesia. Burial will be at Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman, NM. She was born September 26, 1941, in Miami, AZ, to Sam Houston Harrison and Ruby LaVerne (Hampton) Harrison. She married Larry Troublefield on December 2, 1962, in Las Vegas, NV. She was raised in Carlsbad, NM and came to Artesia in 1960. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship, and women of the Moose. Survivors include husband Larry; parents Sam and LaVerne Harrison of Carlsbad; son, Lary Troublefield Jr. of Carlsbad; daughter Edna Adkins of Portales, NM; grandchildren Nikki Adkins and Justin Adkins of Portales, Trey Troublefield and Katelyn Troublefield of Carlsbad; sister-in-law Peggy Wilson and husband N.F. of Houston, TX; brothers-in- law Bill Troublefield and wife Oma of Hagerman, Ron Troublefield of Carlsbad, Don Troublefield and wife Sandy of Washington State, Lynn Troublefield and wife Jana of Artesia and Glen Troublefield and wife Susie of California; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brother Sammy Harrison and sister Janet Harrison. *********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 1, 2000 TRUJILLO Graveside services for Rafael G. Trujillo, 83, of Canadian, TX and formerly of Carlsbad, are today at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. He died March 29 in Canadian. Stickley-Hill Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 20, 1916, in Buena Vista, TX, to Manuel and Margarita Gonzales Trujillo. He married Julia Villalpando on March 11, 1935, in Carlsbad. He moved to Canadian from Roswell, NM in 1997. He was preceded in death by two sons, Eloisin Trujillo in 1982 and David Trujillo in 1999. Survivors include his wife, sons, Elias Trujillo of Colorado Springs, CO, the Rev. Enrique Trujillo, Albert Trujillo and Rodolpho Trujillo of Roswell, and Daniel Trujillo of El Paso, TX; daughters, Elena Ornelas and Cecilia Tavarez of Roswell, Yolanda Chavez of Jackkson, MS, and Elizabeth Lankford of Canadian; sister, Elfida Rojas of Carlsbad; 35 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 5, 2000 UPTON Services for Obie D. Upton Jr., 58, will be April 7 at Sunset Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died April 3 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 5, 1941, to Obie Dean and Lillie Mae Hughes Upton Sr. in Tahlequah, OK. He grew up in Oklahoma. He moved to Carlsbad as a teen-ager where he graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1960. He married Shirley Harris in Carlsbad, on June 29, 1968. He was a member of BPOE No. 1558 Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife; sons, Larry Thomas and Brenton Upton of Carlsbad; daughter, Ranea Crosby of Carlsbad; father, Obie Dean Upton Sr. of Carlsbad; brothers, Bill Upton of Madill, OK, Henry Upton of CA and Fred Upton, Gene Upton and Don Upton of Midland, TX; sisters, Mary Pierce, Faye Thomas and Sarah Pierce of Carlsbad; and two grandchildren. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - July 13, 2000 URBAN Services are scheduled July 15 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Salomon Y. Urban, 81, of Artesia. He died July 12, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center in Artesia. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born January 25, 1919 in Dayton, NM, to Santiage Urban and Consuelo (Yturralde) Urban. He married Guadalupita Gonzales on July 21, 1951 in Artesia. She preceded him in death on December 11, 1999. He was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the Army having served in WWII. Survivors include daughter-in-law Louise Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM; brothers Leo Torres and Sam Torres; sisters Flavia Cota of Rio Rancho, NM, Josefina Molinar of Albuquerque, Elsie Gomez of Hagerman, NM, Cuca Torres of Artesia, Connie Blankenship of Farmington, NM, Angie Dorado, Sophie Navarrette and Lila Torres; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, a step-daughter, and a brother. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 25, 2000 URIAS Services were held March 9, at the Church of Christ, for Nativadad Urias, 77, who died March 7. Interment was in Van Horn Cemetery. Carrillo Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. He was born on December 22, 1922, in Vodode Piedra, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria Urias; sons, Dolores Urias of Van Horn and Cesario Urias of Hobbs, NM; daughters, Marica Sanchez, Manuela Becerra and Luz Gonzalez of Van Horn, Teresa Mora of Kansas, and Socorro Gandara, Gloria Gonzalez and Anabel Garcia of Carlsbad; brothers, Manuel Urias and Jesus Urias of Van Horn; sister, Teodora Valdez of Van Horn; 32 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 7, 2000 VALDEZ Services will be May 8 at Our Lady of Grace Church for Juanita G. Valdez, 85, of Artesia. She died May 5 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial will be at San Marcos Cemetery. She was born July 21, 1914, in Cauwilla, Mexico, the daughter of Vicente Jacobos and Anastacia Garcia Jacobos. She married Emilerio Reyes Valdez in Carlsbad, NM, on September 21, 1937. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1979. She came to Artesia from Mexico in 1915. Survivors include sons, Simon G. Valdez, Isabel Valdez, and Ishmael Valdez, all of Lovington, NM, Manuel Valdez of Roswell, NM, and Angel Valdez of Hobbs, NM; daughters, Teresa Navarrette, Erminia Tesillo and Esperanza Valdez all of Artesia; 39 grandchildren; 175 great-grand- children; and 62 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, daughters Ansencion Velasquez and Nancy V. Ybarra, son Adam Valdez, two brothers, one sister and three grand- sons. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 15, 2000 VALENCIA Services were today at Terpening & Son Chapel for Mirardo "YaYo" Valencia, 70, who died March 13 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial was to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born June 4, 1929, in Presidio, TX. He married Maria R. Parra in Carlsbad in 1971. He moved to Artesia from Marfa, TX, in 1946. Survivors include his companion Maria Paz of Artesia; step-sons L.H. Paz of Midland, TX, Richard Paz of Lovington, NM, and Benigno Paz of San Angelo, TX; stepdaughters Virginia Rodriquez of Artesia, Socorro Reeves of Alamogordo, NM, Hope McGinnis of Heath, TX, Rosa Gilyard of Garland, TX, Josephine Rendon of Midland, TX, and Amy Galvan of Rio Rancho, NM; brother Willie Valencia of Artesia; sister Anna Valencia of Odessa, TX; 29 grandchildren; numerous great-grand- children, and other surviving family in California. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 16, 2000 VANCUREN Services were today at the Friendship Baptist Church in Springdale, Ark., for John Frank VanCuren of Springdale. VanCuren, 55, died February 12 at the Northwest Medical Center of Springdale. Interment was to follow at Bluff Cemetery. He was born June 10, 1944, at Flushing, Ohio, to James Ferman and Marjorie Triplett VanCuren. He married Judy Kathryn Phipps on March 14, 1963. Survivors include his wife of the home; sons James VanCuren, wife Janie, and John VanCuren, wife Debbie, all of Springdale; adopted son Shane Griffin of Springdale; daughters Kellie Alyacoub, husband Ahmad, and Jamie Trammell, husband Tony, all of Springdale; brothers Clifford VanCuren and Rusty VanCuren, both of Artesia; sisters Bonnie VanCuren of Artesia, Rosie Atkins of Phoenix, Sharon Bettencourt of Carlsbad and Elizabeth Capito of Cama, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 15, 2000 VANDERGRIFF Services will be March 16 in Tennessee for Leona G. Vandergriff, 83, of Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She died March 12 as the result of heart failure. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; a daughter, Mary Vandergriff Winter of Warwick, NY; a son, William Hal Vandergriff of Carlsbad; a sister, Marquerite Guild of Belleville, Ill.; a brother, Clarence Guild of Tamms, Ill.; and three grandchildren. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 29, 2000 VANN Services are this afternoon at the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, AR, for Billie Ruth Freeman Vann, 74, of Flint, TX. She was formerly of De Queen. She died March 25 at the Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, TX. Interment will follow at Gillham Cemetery in Gillham, AR. She was born on October 18, 1925, in Texarkana, TX, to the late Clyde and Ethel Van Zandt Freeman. She is survived by her husband, Roy R. Vann; sons Randy Vann of Booneville, AR, Riley Vann of Artesia, Dudley Vann of Flint, TX, and Rodney Vann of Bullard, TX; sister Becky Whisenhunt of Gillham; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 12, 2000 VERVALIN Services for Neil C. Vervalin, 89, will be September 13 in the chapel of Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest - Northgate Unit. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery with military honors performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died September 10 at Lakeview Christian Home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born in Royse City, TX, on March 22, 1911, to Rufus and Donna Ingle Vervalin. He was raised and educated in Texas, moving to Loving, NM during the depression as a young man. He made him home with his uncle, Homer Ingle. He was inducted into the Army on February 8, 1941, and was shipped to Algeria, where he was involved in the Sicily, Naples-Foggia and Rom-Arno battles. He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and Meritorious Unit Insignia. He was honorably discharged on September 20, 1945, and returned to Carlsbad. He married Katheryn Rosser in 1951, in Carlsbad. He was active with the Elks Club, VFW and First Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 9, 1985; a brother, James Allen Vervalin; and a sister, Bonnie V. Springer. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 26, 2000 WADE Services are scheduled March 27 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Bleeker "Blinker" Wade. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Wade, 70, died March 22 in Henryetta, OK. He was born February 26, 1930, in Sugar Leaf Mountain, OK, the son of Barto Wade and Velma (Kellogg) Wade. He married Dorothy Janet Summers on July 11, 1950, in Van Buren, Arkansas. They moved to Artesia from Loco Hills, NM in 1952. She preceded him in death on August 13, 1994. Survivors include mother Velma Wade of Henryetta; daughters Vicky Angel and husband Roy Jiminez of Carlsbad, NM, and Jan Wade-Wilde and husband Larry of Weed, NM; brother Ronald Wade and wife Betty of Sapulpa, OK; sister Billie Davis and husband Ray of Henryetta; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Trudy Lynn Wade in 1973. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - April 5, 2000 WALDEN Graveside services were today at Owley Cemetery in Mount Ida, Ark., for former Artesia resident Raymond "Butch" Walden of Glenwood, Ark. Walden, 56, died April 3. He was born November 27, 1943, in Portales, NM, the son of Raymond Walden and Betty Orendorff Walden. He was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter, V.J. Walden. He is survived by his wife, Polly Stanton Walden of Glenwood; children Mary Kay Walden of Norman, Ark., James R. Walden of Norman, Ark., James R. Walden of Des Arc, Ark., Chet Walden of Glenwood, Jason Walden of Norman and Melissa Walden of Hanna City, IL; mother, Betty Walden of Mount Ida; two brothers; one sister; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 5, 2000 WALDROP Graveside services will be March 7 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Corenne Waldrop, 66. She died March 4 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 1, 1933, in Ft. Stockton, Texas, to William Henry and Cora Opal Helbert. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1952 and married Delbert Waldrop on September 24, 1953. She was preceded in death by a brother, W.H. Helbert Jr. Survivors include her husband; son, Michael Waldrop of Carlsbad; brothers, Everett Helbert of Carlsbad and Robert C. Helbert of Cottonwood, Ariz.; sister, Alta Mae Gregston of Carlsbad; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. (Photo shown of Waldrop) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 WARD Graveside services for Bernice A. Ward, 91, of Odessa, TX, will be August 25 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Carlsbad. She died August 22 at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa, TX. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was known to her friends as "Stevie". She was born January 13, 1909, in Rockwell City, Iowa, to Mr. and Mrs. Stevens. She was raised and educated in Rockwell. After graduation from High School, she moved to Freeport, TX, and attended nursing school. She married Jesse Franklin Ward on September 22, 1934, in Freeport. They made their home in Freeport until 1954 when they moved to Carlsbad. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 13, 1989. She moved to Odessa in September 1994 to live with her daughter, Alma. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald Franklin Ward, and a sister, Irene. Survivors include daughters, Alma Hammond of Odessa, and Mayrene Roberson of Zephyr, TX; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 17, 2000 WESTFALL Services will be February 18 at Martin Funeral Home West in El Paso, TX for Earl Dean Westfall, 84, of El Paso and formerly of Carlsbad and Artesia. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. He died February 14. Martin Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements. He had been a resident of El Paso for 10 years. He served with the Marine Corps during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Fay Westfall; a son, Alan E. Westfall; daughter, Pamela E. North; brother, Mike Westfall; sisters, Charlene Funk and Clarice Valentine Norwood; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 14, 2000 WESTON A memorial service will be today in Coos Bay, Oregon, for Larry E. Weston, 63, formerly of Carlsbad. He died March 10 at his home. Coos Bay Chapel is in charge of arrangements. He was born January 7, 1937, to Cecil Frederick and Anne Mary Morff Weston in International Falls, Minnesota. He married Deanna Margaret Allen Weston on June 24, 1956, in Carlsbad. They had no children but because of his mother's death, the couple raised several of Weston's younger brothers. The couple also later cared for two nephews, Jerry Jr. and Forrest Weston. He served in the Army Infantry from 1960 to 1962 in Germany. He moved to Coos Bay in 1963. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Weston of Florida; and a sister, Belva Jean Wagner of North Bend, Oregon. He is survived by his wife of the family home; sisters, Zelda Smith of Coos Bay, and Margaret Patton of Brookings; and brothers, Jerry and Mryon "Butch" Weston, both of Coos Bay. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 28, 2000 WHEELER Services for Clara Wheeler, 97, will be today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died on March 25 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 2, 1902, in Hempstead, TX, to Francis M. and Emma Parker Collins. The family moved to Austin, TX, when she was 9. She married Silvo "S.O." Wheeler Sr. on January 9, 1919. The couple lived in Austin until moving to Carlsbad in 1935. She later lived in Dallas, Hurst, and Liberty Hill, Texas, before returning to Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a son, Silvo Wheeler, and two daughters, Emma Keach and Lois Spencer. She is survived by seven grand- sons, Raymond Spencer and wife, Carolyn, of Wichita Falls, TX, David Spencer and his wife, Mary, of Carlsbad, George Spencer and his wife, Pam, of Liberty Hill, TX, Floyd Spencer and his wife, Debbie, of Albuquerque, NM, Jerry Keach and his wife, Lucille, of Hurst, TX, and Terry Keach and wife, Louise, of Big Sandy, TX, and John Keach, address unknown; two granddaughters, Catherine DuPont and husband, Walt, of Missouri, and Raylene Spencer Murrill and husband, Dub, of Carlsbad; 23 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Wheeler's great-grandsons: Ray Spencer, Paul Spencer, Frank Spencer, Dan Spencer, Floyd Reed, Larry Pulis and Joel Spencer. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 18, 2000 WHITE Funeral services are planned today at Blackburn-Shaw Martin Road Chapel in Amarillo, Texas, for Eunice H. White of Amarillo. White, 78, died January 15 in Amarillo. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. White married Foster White in May of 1968. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Jan Ironmonger of Artesia; son Braxton Harper of Apache Junction, Ariz.; brother Don Hamrick of Superior, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 25, 2000 WILCOX, FAYE Graveside services are scheduled for January 25, at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, for former Artesia resident Faye Grimlan Wilcox of Melrose, NM. Wilcox, 80, died on January 23 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM. She was born on August 11, 1919, in Crowell, Texas, to William Yearl Grimlan and Ellen C. (Gray) Grimlan. She married Curtis A. Wilcox on October 6, 1973, in Bellflower, California. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1991. She came to Artesia in 1932 from northern New Mexico and moved to California in 1959. She moved to Melrose 25 years ago. She was a Methodist. She is survived by sisters Lorene Smith of Amarillo, Texas, Mattie Crenshaw of Melrose and Jo Conner of Artesia; sister-in-law Ceigal Grimlan of Artesia; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Connie Conner, Perry Conner, LaVerne Gressett and Jean Ingram, all of Artesia. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 15, 2000 WILCOX, MABEL Graveside services will be March 16 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Mabel R. Wilcox, 98. She died March 14 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born February 20, 1902, to Lee Robinson and Charlotte Cook Robinson in Lakewood, NM. She grew up in the Lakewood area, graduating from Lakewood schools. She married Luther S. Wilcox in 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband in December 1953. Survivors include a son, Raymond L. Wilcox of Carlsbad; sister, Margaret Means of Alamogordo, NM; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Wilcox) ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 26, 2000 WILKISON Services for Peggy McCormick Akin Wilkison, 60, of Albuquerque, NM and formerly of Carlsbad, will be April 27 at The First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque. She died April 23 at her home. She had cancer. She was born on October 22, 1939, in Hobbs, NM. She was the third child and second daughter of Don G. and Dorothy Walker McCormick. She graduated from Carlsbad High in 1957. Survivors include her husband, David Wilkison of the home; sons, Don J. "D.J." Akin of Scottsdale, AZ, and Scott Akin of Albuquerque; her former husband, Jackson G. Akin, of Albuquerque; children by marriage, Emily Akin Sattler of Houston, TX and Stephan Akin of Dallas, TX, Laurie Wilkison of Arlington, VA, and Jennie Wilkison Bryant of Denver, CO; brother, Michael F. McCormick of McAllen, TX; sisters, Mary Skavaril of Columbus, OH, Maureen Ashley of Tulsa, OK, and Monica O'Reilley and Margo McCormick of Albuquerque; and step-mother, Dorothy C. McCormick of Albuquerque. ************************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 23, 2000 WILLIAMS Services for Sally L. Davis Williams, 76, of Roswell, NM, will be April 25 at LaGrone Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. She died April 21 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. LaGrone Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She was born July 1, 1923, in Konawa, OK, to Mark and Irene Hundley West. She married Don Williams, July 1974, in Roswell. She was preceded in death by twin brothers, Teddy and Eddy West, and a sister, Georgia May. Survivors include her husband, Don Williams, of the family home; daughters, Jean Davis of Roswell, Charleen Collins of Perris, Calif., and Janice Eckel of Prescott, AZ; stepchildren, Vera Corley of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Robinson of Alamogordo, NM, Carmella Godby of Roswell and Joe Williams of Clovis, NM; a sister, Aneta Haynes of Artesia; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand- child. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 17, 2000 WILSON, ESTHER Memorial services for Esther Maud Wilson, 87, will be May 18 at Landsun Manor Chapel. Cremation has taken place. She died May 15 at Landsun Homes Health Service Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born February 28, 1913, in Monte Vista, CO., to James and Margaret Campbell Wilson. She was raised and educated in Colorado. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She never married. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include 13 nieces and nephews. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 23, 2000 WILSON, JOHN Funeral services were March 21 at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church in Lovington, NM, for John T. Wilson, 77. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery. Smith-Rogers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He died March 16 at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, TX. He was born February 4, 1923, at Cotero, Arizona. He married Marjorie Abercrombie on August 4, 1946, in Tucumcari, NM. They came to Lovington in 1949. He was a member of Jackson Avenue Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the infantry in the 96th Division of the US Army from October 12, 1942, until February 7, 1946. He was a corporal in the military police and was stationed at Leyte, Okinawa, with combat duty at the liberation of the South Philippines. He was awarded the bronze arrowhead, American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater, and the Philippine Liberation Victory Medal. Survivors include his wife; son Dr. John Wilson and wife Barbara of Ada, Okla; and daughters and their husbands Joyce and Robert White of Albuquerque, NM, Nancy and John Yates Jr. of Artesia, Margie and Robert Manthei of Andrews, TX; brother Charley Wilson of Roswell, NM; and a brother-in-law Howard Abercrombie of Tucumcari. He is also survived by 11 grand- children, including John Ashby Yates III (Trey) of Artesia. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 4, 2000 WILSON, MARJORIE Services are May 7 at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church for Marjorie A. Wilson, 78, of Lovington, NM. She died on May 2 at Nor Lea General Hospital. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. She was born on July 25, 1921, in Tucumcari, NM. She married John T. Wilson on August 4, 1926, in Tucumcari. She was a member of Jackson Avenue Baptist Church, VFW Auxiliary, and AAUW. She is survived by son Dr. John T. Wilson Jr., wife Barbara, of Ada, OK; daughters Joyce Witter, husband Robert, of Albuquerque, NM, Nancy Yates, husband John, of Artesia, and Margie Manthei, husband Robert, of Andrews, TX; brother, Howard Abercrombie of Tucumcari, NM; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Wilson Sr., and brothers Robert Abercrombie and Frank Abercrombie. ******************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 28, 2000 WILSON, VIOLA Memorial services will be held for Viola Marie Wilson, 75, today, at Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be held at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died January 26 at a Roswell, NM nursing home. Ballard Funeral Home of Roswell is in charge of arrangements. She was born April 9, 1924 in Wanette, Okla., to Thomas and Margie Settles Gibson. She married Frank O. Wilson on August 15, 1955, in Carlsbad. He preceded her in death. She had been a resident of Roswell for the past 50 years. Survivors include a son, Darryl W. Wilson; daughters, Bonnie M. Allen and Mary R. Martin; brother, Leroy Gibson; sister, Stella M. Skinner; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 14, 2000 WILSON, WILLIAM Funeral services for William Page Wilson, 90, will be held January 15 at Grace Episcopal Church. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died January 12 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 29, 1909, in Roswell, NM, to William A. and Minnie Tamerson Page Wilson. He attended Roswell schools, graduating from New Mexico Military Institute in 1927. He then attended the University of Colorado, graduating in 1931 with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. He lived in California from 1962 to 1980. He married Frances Joy Foster on June 16, 1938, in Carlsbad. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons, William E. "Bill" Wilson and Dr. Jon Page Wilson of Bay Area, Calif.; daughters Claire Brandenburg of Taos, NM and Stevia Shaw of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown of Wilson) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 19, 2000 WISEMAN Peggy Wiseman, 52, of El Paso, TX, and formerly of Carlsbad, died August 14, in El Paso. Cremation has taken place under the direction of La Paz cremation service. She was born April 23, 1948, to Jack and Gladys Wiseman in Carlsbad. She was a graduate of Carlsbad High School. Survivors include her mother, Gladys Wiseman; daughter, Lisa Munselle; brother, Jim Wiseman of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Jackie Yeager of Albuquerque; and four grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************** The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 17, 2000 WITT Graveside services for James S. Witt Jr., 85, of Loving, NM, will be today at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Carlsbad. He died May 11 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Sunset Gardens Direct Burial Service is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 3, 1914, in Sulfur Springs, TX, to James and Maud Stribling Witt. His family moved to Barstow, TX, when he was 6. He married Frances Macek in 1937 in Pecos, TX. She preceded him in death in 1991. Survivors include sons, James S. Witt III and Frank O. Witt of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grand- children. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 WOOD Graveside services for Charles Austin Wood, 97, of Roswell, NM, are today at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. He died August 20, in Carlsbad. LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Roswell is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 18, 1903, in Russell Springs, KS, to Charles Elmer and Myrtle Maude Forbes Wood. He married Evelyne Delores Rineley in February 1930. They moved to Roswell in 1941 with their children. His wife preceded him in death in 1971. He married Mabel Elizabeth Steuert Smith in July 1973 in Colororado Springs, CO. She preceded him in death August 8, 2000. He was a member of the local Carpenter's Union, the Knights of Pythias and was a member of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Survivors include sons, Charles R. Wood of Colorado Springs, and James "Jim" L. Wood of Vancouver, WA; daughters, Joleen J. McCormick of Carlsbad and Karen K. Kaul of Orlando, FL; stepsons, Donald, Ronald and Charles Smith; and 11 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 10 great-grand- children, several stepgreat-grandchildren and two great-great-grand- children. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 29, 2000 WOODARD Services will be March 2 at Calvary Baptist Church for Cecil Elba Woodard. Woodard, 90, died February 28 at Artesia General Hospital. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born August 2, 1909, in Callahan County, TX, the daughter of Vernial Pierce and Katie (Clifton) Pierce. She married Otha Martin Woodard on January 26, 1926, in Colorado City, TX. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1976. She moved to Artesia in 1975 from Lovington, NM. Survivors include daughter Wynell "Nell" Baker and husband Max of Artesia; son Roy Woodard and wife Peggy of Clovis, NM; sister Clara Henderson of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; four brothers; daughter Francis Marie Woodard in 1927; and grandson Royce Lane Woodard in 1963. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 28, 2000 WRIGHT Graveside services for Georgia Wright, 78, will be today at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, with her grandsons, the reverends Kenneth Miller and Nathan Miller officiating. She died March 25 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 28, 1921, in Wanette, OK, to George F. and Stella Tulley Skinner. She grew up in OK and moved to Carlsbad as a young woman. She married David R. Wright on October 29, 1938, in Hagerman, NM. She returned to Carlsbad in 1948. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Herbert Skinner; and three sisters, Geneva Rautio, Lillian Hix and Mary Lott. She is survived by her husband of the home; a son, Arlon Wright of Lake Jackson, TX; two daughters, LaVerne Plumlee of Nacona, TX, and Doris Switzer of New Braunfels, TX; a sister, Jerry Mowat of Roswell, NM; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 14, 2000 WYROSTEK A funeral for Paul P. Wyrostek Sr., 88, will be April 15 at Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home in Warwick, Rhode Island. Burial will be at St. Timothy Church also in Warwick. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Johnston, Rhode Island. There will be no local services. He died April 11 at his daughter's home in Carlsbad. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. He was born March 31, 1912, in Warren, Rhode Island, to Frank and Mary Betlej Wyrostek. He married Ida C. Knight. He lived in Warwick for 53 years. In August 1999 he and his wife moved to Carlsbad to live with their daughter. He was preceded in death by siblings, Walter Wyrostek, Joseph Wyrostek, John Wyrostek, Stanley Wyrostek and Jean Pyers. Survivors include his wife, Ida C. Wyrostek of Carlsbad; sons, Paul P. Wyrostek Jr. of Warwick and Edward S. Wyrostek of Flagstaff, Ariz.; daughter, Dianne E. White of Carlsbad; sisters, Pelagia "Pal" Stanko and Vicenta "Peggy" Vargas of Warren; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 28, 2000 YEAROUT Funeral services will be held for Edith Day Yearout, 97, on January 29, at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will bollow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. She died January 26 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 17, 1902, in Indian Territory, Woodward, Okla., to Marion Madison and Polly Loretta Johnson Day. She grew up in the Lubbock, Texas area, graduating from Lockney, Texas High School and then West Texas University, at Canyon, Texas. She received her teacher's certificate in Colorado. She married Evan Jones Yearout. They moved to California for a year and then to Maryville, in east Tennessee, for two years, where their first child was born. They moved to Floyd County, Texas, and farmed. After selling the farm they moved to Carlsbad in 1943. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church since 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, and her husband on November 1, 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Schiller of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Lydia Jones of Clovis, NM; three grand- children, James Schiller Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., Carol Ann Schiller of Tucson, and Patricia Cohen of Missoula, Mont.; and three great-grandchildren, Lana Cohen, Tanya Cohen and James "J.R." Schiller. (Photo shown of Yearout) ********************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 17, 2000 YORK Graveside services will be March 18 at Carlsbad Cemetery for Lonnie York, 74. Honors will be by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 15 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born December 23, 1925, in Rule, TX, to Jayson W. and Nevada Shields York. He grew up in Haskell County, TX. He moved to Carlsbad as a young man. During WWII he served in the Marine Corps in the Iwo Jima and Guam campaigns and received a Purple Heart for his experience. After the war, he returned to Carlsbad. He married Jackie Lueb on April 17, 1948. She preceded him in death on December 12, 1985. He was a lifetime member of BPOE No. 1558 and a member of the VFW. Survivors include sons, Danny York and Ronnie York of Carlsbad; brothers, Cliff York of Carlsbad and Bobby York of Port Arthur, TX; sisters, Juanita West and Zada Hutzell of Carlsbad; and two grandchildren. (Photo shown of York) *********************************************************************