Iris R. Anstine
(June 24, 1929 - November 12, 2011)
Iris R. Anstine, age 82, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Hass Funeral Home in Clayton with Rev. Billy Rammage, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clayton, officiating. Burial followed in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
Iris (Rainwater) Anstine was born on June 24, 1929 in Clayton, New Mexico to Bee Rainwater and Irene (Stubblefield) Rainwater. Iris graduated from Clayton High School in 1948. She worked for the telephone company for three years. Iris married James L. “Jim” Anstine on October 10, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1997. They lived in Albuquerque until 1990 when they returned to make their home in Clayton. Iris was preceded in death by her parents and by 3 brothers; Wayne Rainwater, Lloyd Quinton Rainwater and John R. Rainwater.
SURVIVORS:
2 NEPHEWS: Robert Rainwater and his wife Sandy of Hubert, North Carolina and Melvin Rainwater of California.
1 NIECE: Joyce Culbert and her husband Dee of Texline, Texas.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests that memorials be made to the Clayton Senior Citizens Center or to Clayton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Russell "Rusty" Lawrence
(April 1, 1961 - November 22, 2011)
Russell “Rusty” Lawrence, AGE 50, of Springfield, Colorado, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Trinidad, Colorado.
Memorial services were held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 28th at the First United Methodist Church at 200 North Fifth Avenue in Clayton, New Mexico, with Rev. Jay Jones, pastor officiating. Services were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.
Russell was one of three children born to Robert and the late Amanda ‘Mandie’ Lawrence. His amicable nature at Alvis and Kiser Elementary schools formed numerous bonds that were both kind and appreciated. He attended Clayton Junior High, and then Clayton High School where he played in the backfield of several powerhouse Yellowjacket football teams. He played trombone in the Yellowjacket band alongside big brother Dick, good buddy Richard Arguello, and a host of other friends. These lifelong friendships would follow him after he graduated in 1979. Russell was a U.S. Army veteran whose duty as a military police officer ensured security for General Bernard Rogers at the Chateau Jon Bién in Mons, Belgium. This was known to most veterans as the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) of NATO. Upon returning from Europe, Russell married Karena Stewart in 1983, and settled for a brief time in Virginia. There Russell continued to provide security for the national defense contractor TRW. In 1988 he relocated to his hometown of Clayton, New Mexico. Russell and Karena proudly and devotedly raised three incredible and beloved children, Katherine, Kristopher, and Kelsey. These caring parents encircled their children with love in a union that lasted for 27 years. Russell’s world was shaken at the passing of his mother in the winter of 2010. Soon after, he was blessed to experience the empathy and understanding of a close high school friend, Jerri-Ann Kirk. Their relationship blossomed and in August of 2011 they became engaged to be married. The couple had plans to reside in Springfield, Colorado after their marriage. Russell was fortunate to work alongside many old and new friends in Clayton and other communities. He labored as a mail and ATM transport carrier, EMS attendant, firefighter, highway department inspector, mechanic, handyman, and cemetery caretaker. He was employed by BNSF railroad located in Trinidad, Colorado, and was undergoing training at the time of his passing. His endeared mother, Amanda (Jones Lawrence) Parker had preceded him in death on December 7, 2010. Russell had a heart the size of the broad, blue New Mexico sky and the God-given gift of a sensitive and forgiving demeanour that touched and blessed many throughout his life. His sense of humor is legendary and was the source of pure joy and hilarity among all who knew him. Russell will be in the hearts and prayers of hundreds of family, friends, and strangers whose lives he touched in the too-short 50 years in which we knew him. We take comfort that he is in the bosom of our Lord and has found the peace of God that he sought during his life.
SURVIVORS:
HIS TREASURED FIANCÉ: Jerri-Ann Sinclair Kirk of Springfield, Colorado and her children; Cody and Blaine.
CHERISHED PARENTS: Robert and Ruth Lawrence of Clayton, New Mexico.
HIS DEEPLY LOVED AND ADMIRED CHILDREN: Katherine Ballard and her fiancé Mike Barnes of Clayton, New Mexico, Kristopher Lawrence and his wife Ashley of Newport News, Virginia and Kelsey Lawrence of Clayton, New Mexico.
ADORED GRANDCHILDREN: Kale, Keelan, and Karson.
Friend and former spouse, Karena Stewart.
DEVOTED BROTHER and SISTER: Richard Lawrence and his wife Pam of Highland, California and Patti Higgins and her husband Robert of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Uncles, Don and Ronald; Aunts, Shirley, Dolly June, Rhonda, Winnie, Tyrena, and Norma.
NIECES and NEPHEWS: Danny Jackson, Shonda Arrona, Sherry Jackson, Bendigo Lawrence, Emily Lawrence, Cara Higgins, Michael Higgins, Kristen Higgins, Daniel and Cahlynn; and countless other family and friends whom were blessed to know him.
MEMORIALS: Memorial donations may be sent in care of Robert Lawrence,301 West Broadway, Clayton, New Mexico, 88415 to assist in the honor, respect, and celebration of Russell’s rich and wonderful life.
Mary B. Minnick
(June 9, 1919 - April 16, 2012)
Mary B. Minnick, age 92, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 19 2012 at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Clayton, New Mexico. Burial followed in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery in Clayton, New Mexico by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
Mary Beatrice Minnick well known as Bea, was born on June 9, 1919 in Hillsboro, Texas to William Osco Falkner and Alma (Bledsoe) Falkner. She married Tom Minnick on April 2, 1940 in Iraan, Texas. Bea was a preachers wife, Tom served as a Church Of Christ Minister for many years in churches all over the surrounding five state area. Bea was always very active in the church. They retired in 2002 and moved to Clayton. Bea was a seamstress and loved to sew. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by a daughter; Rosanne Hinton, a grandson; Barry Swart, a brother; Buddy and 4 sisters; Flodell, Oma, Lillian and Wilma.
SURVIVORS:
HUSBAND: Tom Minnick of Clayton, New Mexico.
1 DAUGHTER: Lacie Cook and her husband Bill of Clayton, New Mexico.
1 SISTER: Helen Duncan of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
1 BROTHER: James Falkner and his wife Betty of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
3 GRANDCHILDREN: Britt Swart and his wife Melanie of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michael Exum and his wife Lisa of Lubbock, Texas and Lisa Walker of Cortez, Colorado
5 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arnold David Miera
(October 25, 1955 - April 25, 2012)
Arnold David Miera, age 56, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Rosary was recited at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 4 by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 5, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Fr. Glenn Jones, Celebrant. Cremation will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.
Arnold David Miera was born on October 25, 1955 in Clayton, New Mexico to Arnold F. Miera and Dora (Sandoval) Miera. He was raised by his grandparents Nestor Miera and Feliciana (Gonzales) Miera on the family ranch in the Bueyeros and Mosquero area. David married Yvonne (Blea) Miera in 1973 and they were blessed with two sons; Matthew and Dustin. He worked as a rancher and a truck driver for most of his life. David was preceded in death by his grandparents and by a brother, Eugene Allen Miera.
David Kimsey
(April 10, 2001 - May 28, 2012)
David Kimsey, age 11, died Monday, May 28, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Eric Armstrong, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Des Moines, officiating. Burial followed in the Grenville Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
David Allen Kimsey was born on April 10, 2001 in Raton, New Mexico to Bryan Allen Kimsey and Georgia (Zentner) Kimsey. His life was full of physical challenges starting with a double hernia as an infant. Shortly thereafter, he was identified with severe anemia which remained undiagnosed in spite of the best efforts of the University of New Mexico’s Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. He started on a steroid program in December 2011 and seemed to be responding well to such treatment. Early in the morning of May 28, however, he complained of a severe headache and fell unconscious. A LifeGuard flight to Albuquerque was of no avail and he left us in the early evening. In spite of his frail physical condition, David was full of life. He traveled by Amtrak with his father to Washington DC where they spent several days touring the Smithsonian museum. He was proficient and safe with both guns and bows, was a good mechanic, and could drive a T-head screw. He went camping, to bluegrass festivals and to an archery shoot. He loved listening to music, especially to fiddler Natalie MacMaster whom David saw in concert a few days before he was born and then 8 days before his passing. Two years ago, David got involved with 4H and loved it, especially when he graduated to building rockets which he did all by himself. When David set out to do something, he was determined to do his best. He was a very proficient reader, was amazingly adept with his beloved iPad and was well-known for engaging conversation. His last evening with his earthly family was spent playing games with his siblings and then playing music on his new drum set with his mother and father, a moment they will cherish forever.
David will be sorely missed by all who knew him. David seemed to touch the heart of every person he met. We can only thank God and consider ourselves blessed to have been a part of his life. We trust that David is safe in the hands of his Heavenly Father, perfectly healed of his infirmities.
SURVIVORS:
PARENTS: Bryan and Georgia Kimsey of Grenville, New Mexico.
1 SISTER: Brianna Kimsey of Grenville, New Mexico.
1 BROTHER: Derek Kimsey of Grenville, New Mexico.
Paternal Grandmother: Peggy Poling of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He was a cousin to all of the Poling families and Zentner famiies
throughout the nation.
In lieu of flowers: The family suggests that memorials be made to the Folsom 4H, P. O. Box 428, Clayton, NM 88415 or to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attention: Charitable Accounting, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
Ronald Richard Lawrence
(December 29, 1931 - May 15, 2012)
Ronald Richard Lawrence, age 80, died May 15, 2012.
Memorial Services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Rev. Billy Rammage officiating. Burial followed in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery.
Dollie J. Cooper
(August 3, 1936 - June 1, 2012)
Dollie Depue House Cooper, age 75, died Friday, June 1, 2012, in Clayton, New Mexico.
Memorial Graveside Services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Clayton Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Billy Rammage officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
Dollie Depue House Cooper was born on August 3, 1936 in Sofia, New Mexico to Elmer Clarence Depue and Nellie Pearl (Robertson) Depue. The youngest of 14 children, Dollie graduated from Clayton High School in 1954 and went to work as a Bookkeeper for REA in Clayton for thirty years. Dollie married Lloyd J. House on February 11, 1956 in Clayton, New Mexico and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1964. She later married Donald Cooper on December 15, 1981 in Clayton, New Mexico and he preceded her in death on January 31, 1996. In 1983 they moved to Santa Fe and at the age of 47, Dollie enrolled as a freshman at the College of Santa Fe. In 1987 she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While in school she volunteered with the Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center which brought her into contact with the Santa Fe County District Attorney’s Office. In 1989 Dollie was hired by the District Attorney as a legal assistant and worked with victims of crime until 1993. While working full time at the DA’s office, Dollie enrolled in the Masters program at Highland’s University in Las Vegas and in 1991 earned her Master’s Degree in Education/Counseling and Guidance. The same year, Dollie also earned a certificate in mediation from the University of New Mexico Law School. In 1993 they returned to Clayton and opened Southwest Art Gallery and while operating the gallery, Dollie worked part time for Clayton Domestic Violence Center and worked as a counselor and did the public relations for the office. In 1994 Dollie ran for Union County Magistrate Judge and was elected, she was the first woman to hold that office. Dollie belonged to several organizations and spent time helping her sister with the challenges in her life. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Dollie was preceded in death by 10 sisters; Margaret Worley, Mae Goesling, Mabel McClelland, Erma Goodyear, Lorene Kite, Frankie Miller, Charlotte Depue, Lois Depue, Edna Barnes and Elsie Lawhon and 1 brother; Bill Depue.
SURVIVORS
1 SON: Jeffrey House of Amarillo, Texas.
2 GRANDSONS: Ethan House and Spencer House both of Amarillo, Texas.
2 BROTHERS: Clarence Depue and his wife Carolyn of Pedro, Ohio and Carroll Depue and his wife Laura of Clayton, New Mexico.
And numerous nices, nephews and cousins.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests that memorials be made to the Union County General Hospital, 300 Wilson Street, Clayton, New Mexico 88415.
Nellie Vandiver
(February 17, 1940 - June 8, 2012)
Nellie Vandiver, age 72, died Friday, June 8, 2012, in Dalhart, Texas.
Funeral Services were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Clayton with Rev. Jay Jones, pastor and Rev. Billy Rammage officiating. Burial followed in the Texline Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.
Nellie Vandiver was born on February 17, 1940 in Quemado, New Mexico to Joe Wheeler Reeser and Hettie Odessa (Green) Reeser. Nellie married Eddy Ray Vandiver on June 21, 1958 in Clayton, New Mexico and he preceded her in death on January 17, 1987. Nellie farmed and ranched with her husband in the Sedan area until his death in 1987. She owned and operated the Sedan Mercantile for several years. Nellie also worked as the clothing manager at Gibson’s in Dalhart, worked for Alsups and worked for the dairy near Sedan for several years. Her most recent job was working as the mail coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal justice at the Dalhart unit which she recently retired from. In addition to her parents and husband, Nellie was preceded in death by an infant son; Samuel Richard Vandiver in 1959 and by 5 brothers; Irvin Reeser, J. W. Reeser, Chester Reeser, Wayne Reeser and Billy Reeser.
SURVIVORS:
1 DAUGHTER: Jeanie Randall and her husband Jay of Chandler, Arizona.
2 SONS: Michael Vandiver and his wife Cynthia of Sedan, New Mexico and Jesse Vandiver and his wife Janae of Clayton, New Mexico.
Her companion for the last 22 years: Robert Hollingsworth of Sedan, New Mexico.
8 GRANDCHILDREN: Jaymes, Jessica, Jacquelyn, Julie, Andrew, Tucker, Zane and Carson.
2 STEP-GRANDCHILDREN: April and Crystal2 Step-Great-grandchildren
2 SISTERS: Faye Stice of Tahoka, Texas and Louise Hines of Burleson, Texas.
And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718 or to the charity of your choice.
Jerry Pringle
(May 10, 1958 - June 11, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
Jerry Lyn Pringle, age 54, died Monday, June 11, 2012, in Clayton, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at the Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
Jerry Lyn Pringle was born on May 10, 1958 in Denver, Colorado to Rollyn Henry "Ken" Pringle and Lucy Eliza (Crawford) Pringle. Jerry served in the US Army and then later in the US Navy. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. Jerry married Georgia (Jury) Pringle on January 31, 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They later moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico before moving to Clayton in 2010. Jerry loved to watch football and was a Red Skin’s fan. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and his sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jerry was preceded in death by his father; Rollyn Henry "Ken" Pringle and by a sister; Beverly Brady.
SURVIVORS:
WIFE: Georgia Pringle of Clayton, New Mexico.
1 DAUGHTER: Amber Owens and her husband Bobby of Clayton, New Mexico.
1 SON: J. D. Pringle
2 GRANDCHILDREN: Natasha McAuliffe and Moses McAuliffe both of Clayton, New Mexico.
2 SISTERS: Kena Roskosky and her husband John of El Paso, Texas and Judy Bachschmid and her husband Ed of New Market, Virginia.
Nona Gaye Boyd
(November 9, 1919 - June 12, 2012)
Nona Gaye Boyd, age 92, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Rev. Keenan Roberts and Larry Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors, Clayton, New Mexico.
Nona Gaye Boyd was born on November 9, 1919 in Magdalena, New Mexico to Valentine Dee Leaevitt and Ada Estelle (Estes) Leavitt. She married Loyd A. Boyd on December 25, 1939 in Portales, New Mexico and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2009. Mrs. Boyd taught 4th grade in Clayton, New Mexico for many years and was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church in Clayton. In addition to her husband and parents, Nona Gaye was preceded in death by a sister; Nita Mae Porter of Clovis, New Mexico and Jay Leavitt of Clayton, New Mexico.
SURVIVORS:
2 SONS: H. C. Boyd and his wife Sarah of Thornton, Colorado and Larry Boyd and his wife Sharlott of Lubbock, Texas.
1 SISTER: Ada Fay Bossier of Flagstaff, Arizona.
6 GRANDCHILDREN: Lucrecia Boyd of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shayla Boyd of Lubbock, Texas, Jody Boyd and his wife Jennifer of Keller, Texas, Jason Boyd and his wife Becki of Rupert, Idaho, Justin Boyd and David Boyd and his wife Jheri all of Dallas, Texas.
9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Carter Boyd, Dylan Boyd, Lindsey Boyd, Cooper Boyd, Savanna Boyd, Josie Lynn Boyd, Harper Emma Boyd, Lorilei Boyd and Alaysha Jones.
Lawrence Dominguez
(March 10, 1932 - October 21, 2012)
Lawrence Dominguez, age 80, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his home in Clayton.
Cremation has taken place and the family held a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall at the corner of Eighth and Oak in Clayton.
Lawrence A. Dominguez was born on March 10, 1932 in Clayton, New Mexico to Adon Dominguez and Lenore (Marinda) Dominguez. A lifelong resident of Clayton, New Mexico, Lawrence graduated from Clayton High School in 1951 and joined the New Mexico National Guard in 1952. Lawrence owned and operated C and L Bakery in Clayton for many years and later worked as a cook at the Nu Way Café and the Rabbit Ear Café for many years. Lawrence always had a great sense of humor and he could make anybody smile and he was famous for his twisties and thumbprints. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, Steven Dominguez on September 11, 2004.
SURVIVORS:
3 DAUGHTERS: Rosalie Lomeli and her husband Ray of Modesta, California, Martha Lucero of Dalhart, Texas and Lisa Massey and her husband Craig of Clayton, New Mexico.
4 SONS: Larry Dominguez of Clayton, New Mexico, Dennis Dominguez and his wife Wendy of Greely, Colorado, Franklin Dominguez and his wife Dolores of Modesta, California and Tommy Shawn and his wife Diana of Dalhart, Texas.
1 SISTER: Beatrice Montoya of Clayton, New Mexico.
22 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends that he considered family.
