Hugh Coslett, 92
Mr. Hugh Coslett, 92, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1912, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Ollie and John Coslett.
He grew up in Oklahoma. He moved to Tucumcari and later to Carrizozo before coming to Portales in 1939. He married Claudine Dickenson in 1939. During World War II he served in the Army. After returning he went to work at Portales Hardware and later worked at Skinners where he helped in saddle and boot making, and eventually went to work for his uncle at Oscar’s Boot Shop. He bought the shop which he ran until 1999. After the death of his first wife, Claudine, he married Bernice Urton on May 10, 1976. He was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, the Roosevelt County Mounted Patrol and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was a member of the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Pat Coslett; four sisters, Maudie, Margie, Lavera and Daisy; and his first wife, Claudine.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; two step-sons, Mike Urton (and wife, Lavada) of Amarillo and Gary Urton (Julia) of Boston; five grandchildren, Shelly Cree (Brian), Mark Urton (Joely), Todd Urton (Vickie), and Jason Urton (Noah); five great-grandchildren, Tatum , Bryce, and Ella Urton, and Elijah and John Michael Cree; a sister, Dolly Onsurd of Carrizozo.
David Bennett and Brian Cree will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Tommy Ray Gainer, Paul Newsom, Todd Urton, M.O. Bickley, San Skinner, and Carl Coslett.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Powell Foster, 65
Powell Hogan Foster, 65, of Clovis, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1939, in Slaton, Texas, to Mark L. and Loda Foster.
He married Sallie Sue Harris on June 17, 1961, in Dumas, Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern New Mexico University in 1962. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He moved back to Clovis in 1967, working as a certified public accountant. He established his own firm in 1975. He was an elder and served as treasurer of First Presbyterian Church in Clovis and was a youth baseball coach.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Jim Weaver.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Barry Foster (and wife, Stephanie) of Roswell; a daughter, Lori Gale (David) of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Marshall Harris Foster, Geoffrey Foster Gale, Marcus Hogan Foster, Michael Hunter Foster, Sean Stanley Gale, and Carol Lorene Foster; a sister-in-law, Pat Weaver and her children and grandchildren; and an extended family in Texas.
The Rev. Lance Clemons will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Atwell Cemetery in Cross Plains, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Clovis, the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital, or any charity devoted to children.
Honorary pallbearers are his five grandsons, two nephews, the men of First Presbyterian Church, friends and associates, and fellow Masons of Clovis Lodge No. 40.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
David Graves
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elida Cemetary.
David Graves, 64, of Elida, died Nov. 24, 2004.
He was born on June 28, 1940, in Idalou, Texas, to G.W. “Jiggs” and Nathalie Graves. In 1943, the family moved to Carlsbad and then to Elida in 1947. He attended Elida schools until his high school graduation in 1958. During that time, he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the top rank of Eagle Scout. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts’ honor society, the Order of the Arrow. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served for three years in Florida and aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal. After completion of his duty, he returned to Elida and worked for Wall’s Gocery Store in the meat market. In 1965, he married Delma Radcliff. He later started his own business, Elida Custom Beef Processing, which he operated until he sold it in the mid-1980s. He then operated a furniture refinishing and sales business for many years at the North Side Feed Store in Elida until bad health forced his retirement. Family members said he enjoyed his work, working his cattle, spending time with his family, gardening and watching television.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a stepson, Teddie Radcliff.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Jeff (and wife, Stacy) and thier children, Timber and Wyatt; two stepdaughters, Janie Mock of Clayton and Beverly Creighton (Donald) of Elida; two brothers, Donald (Juanita) of Elida and Kent of Odessa, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Elida Cemetery.
A private family burial will follow the service.
Friends and family will gather at the Elida Senior Citizens Center after the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elida Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements are by Agape Funeral Chapel of Lubbock.
Sally Rodriguez, 68
Sally Rodriguez, 68, of Portales, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1936, in Artesia, to Victoria and Trinilado Rodriguez.
She grew up in the Artesia area. In 1965 she moved to Morton, Texas, and later to Lubbock. In the mid-1970s she moved to Portales where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales. Family members said she enjoyed knitting and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Albert, Rocky and Sam Rodriguez; two sons, Jerry Rodriguez of Portales and Toby Rodriguez (and wife, Aracli) of Clovis; two daughters, Wanda Delgado (Antonio) and Lataine Ochoa (Jackie), both of Portales; eight grandchildren, including Max, Cheyenne and Nina Rodriguez; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roy Rodriguez of Portales.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Helen M. Bow, 85
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Portales Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen M. Bow, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1919, in Paul’s Valley, Okla., to Ethel and Jonathan Short. She grew up in Oklahoma and New Mexico. She moved to Farmington where she made her home for some time. For several years she lived in Texas and Arizona before moving to Portales in 1961. She worked at Mattie’s Cafe and later at the school cafeterias until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. In April of 1969 she was married to Dow Bow of Milnesand.
Family members said she loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress. She never sewed for the public, but was constantly making things for family members. They also said she enjoyed yard work and gardening and was particularly fond of canaries and the beautiful song they sing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father; two brothers, Cecil Short and Roy Borders; a sister, Lucille Myers; and her husband.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Tefertiller and Marshall Kennedy (and wife, Nina), all of Portales, and Sam Kennedy (Missy) of Summerfield, Texas; a daughter, Kay Dillard (Charles) of Portales; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lillian Moore and Joy Vanderpool, both of Montrose, Colo.
The Rev. Walter Huber will officiate the services.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Daisie Buchwald, 95
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Melrose Cemetery.
Daisie Lorena Buchwald, 95, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at El Castillo Nursing Home in Santa Fe.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1910, in Roosevelt County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Buchwald.
Survivors include a son, Lloyd Buchwald of Santa Fe; and two daughters, Elsie Buchwald of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Laura Stephens of Amarillo.
Arrangements are by McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary of Santa Fe.
Rannell Jones, 90
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mr. Rannell Jones, 90, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1914, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, to Lou and Randolph B. Jones. He was one of nine children. Jones graduated Hope high school in 1933 where he was also on the basketball team. He attended Arizona State Teacher’s College at Flagstaff. He earned his degree with a double major in 1938 and went on to teach on the Indian Reservation at Douglas, Ariz. He married Margaret Temme on June 18, 1938, in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Jones later went to work as a field representative for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. He made his home in Tucumcari for several years and then transferred to Portales in 1961. He married Bess Kelt on June 1, 1963, in Portales. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portales.
Family members said he was a hardworking man and always kept a perfectly manicured lawn. They also said he enjoyed woodworking and made many items that family and friends will cherish.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Earl, Allen, Henry, Raymon, George and one who died as an infant; a sister, Ruby Brewer; and his first wife.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Nancy Boatright (and husband, Chip) of Mundelein, Ill., and Sandra Stephens (Smitty) of Hoschton, Ga.; a step-daughter, Sandy Allen of Midland, Texas; a step-son, Keith Kelt (Marietta) of Santa Barbara, Calif.; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lou Aganski of El Paso; and a brother, Robert Hubbard (Nancy) of Albuquerque.
Scott Reeves and Wayne Mize will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Geordie Boatright, Devon, Michael and Bryan Allen, Landon Keith Kelt Jr. and Wesley Tune.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 2700 Prince, Clovis, NM 88101.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Gene Simmons, 80
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at the Portales Cemetery.
Mr. Gene Simmons, 80, of the Dora community, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born on June 7, 1924, in Post, Texas, to Maude and John Simmons. He moved with his family to the Dora area as a teenager. In 1945, just prior to the end of World War II he entered the Army, and served in Manila with the repatriation forces until October 1946. When he was discharged he returned to Dora and bought a farm where he ran a dairy until 1984. From 1984 until 1989 he was the park ranger at Oasis State Park. Since that time he had been retired. On Aug. 2, 1982, he married Billie Jean. He was a charter member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 9515, where he served as commander and also as quartermaster. Family members said he enjoyed mowing his lawn, and watching television and he also liked playing “42” and other games.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Wilson, Richard and V.A. Simmons; two sisters, Pauline Bruce and Geneva Peek; a son, Dr. E. L. Simmons; and his wife.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan Black (and husband, Ron) of Hobbs; a step-daughter, Teresa Gay (Jim) of Portales; six grandchildren, Carla Crow, Kevin and Shannon Black, Nicole and Jessica Gay and Heather Simmons; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clarice Hartwig of Abilene, Texas, and Joyce Tennison of San Antonio.
Dusty Leatherwood will officiate the services.
Honorary pallbearers are members of VFW Post 9515.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Ray Ferguson, 70
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Ray Ferguson, 70, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1935, in Portales, to Louella and Ernest L. Ferguson. He worked for a time with his dad in the family well-service business. Later he began driving trucks and worked for several different companies. He was drafted in 1957 and served two years in the Army. When he came back to Portales he again went to work as a truck driver. In 1970 he went to work for Welch Trucking for 32 years. He had been retired since 2002. He married his first wife, Dee on Sept. 5, 1958. She preceded him in death in April 1987. On Sept. 23, 1987, in Portales he married his wife, Kaye. He was a member of the University Baptist Church. Family members said he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and going to family reunions.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Debra Lou; and his first wife.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Rick Ferguson (and wife, Evonne) of Portales and Monty Porter (Patti) of Montague, Texas; two daughters, Deanne McAfee (Eldon) of Arch and Raylene Gore (and fiancé, Gary Essary) of Portales; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Hazel Montague of Portales; two brothers-in-law, Lewis Montague (Marsha) of Andrews, Texas, and Bert Montague (Roberta) of House; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn McGann (Dorman) of Springerville, Ariz., and Beth Tucker (Dan) of Hobbs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Walter Huber and Scott Reeves will officiate the services.
Burial will be at the Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Steve and Dewayne Levacy, Jeff and Bobby Welch, Wayne Garcia and Roy Dever.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Kenneth A. Shaw, 55
Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Mr. Kenneth A. Shaw, 55, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Orlando, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 28, 1949, in Raton, to Lorene and James A. Shaw. He graduated from Roy High School in 1965. He then came to Portales to attend the university and graduated with a degree in education in 1969. He earned his master’s degree in the mid-1970s. His first teaching job was on an Indian reservation where he remained two years. In 1972 he moved to Texico where he taught and later became a school principal. In 1992 he became high school principal and athletic director for the Dora Schools. In 1995 he moved to Roy to become the superintendent of schools. He retired in 2001 after 31 years in education. Soon after retiring he went to work for Cutler Repaving, where he was superintendent of traffic control. He had been working on a job in Florida just a week at the time of his death. On Aug. 11, 1973, in Albuquerque he married Maxine Lujan. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. Family members said he especially liked fly fishing in Cimarron Canyon.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth Shaw of Portales; two daughters, Natasha Shaw of Perrysburg, Ohio, and Amber Shaw of Portales; a grandchild, Dawson Shaw; a brother, Gary Shaw of Edgewood; and a sister, Regina Lee of San Diego.
A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Father Tobin Hitt will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Roy Cemetery.
Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Roy Gymnasium.
Pallbearers are Scott Parker, Pat Romero, John Mahoney, Kevin Zamora, Roger Tompkins and Greg Martin.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Bill Ward Patton, 83
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
Mrs. Bill Ward Patton, 83, of Ranchvale, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Hope, to John Carroll and Laura Etta Ward. She attended school in Hope and college at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, leaving to join the Women’s Air Force Auxiliary, as a pilot, stationed at Avenger Field in Abilene, Texas during World War II. On Jan. 22, 1946 she married William G. Patton, Sr. in Hope, moving to the Ranchvale Community soon afterwards. Family members said she enjoyed a long history of being involved in agriculture, notably farming, where she was capable of running a tractor, combine, or any other piece of equipment, but her main love was ranching and horses. Family members also said being horseback was her greatest love, and enjoyed it throughout her entire life and she also loved to dance, garden, her pets, her family and peace and quiet. She was one of the founding members of the Cattle Capitol Cowbelles, and participated in every event possible, as a leading member of the riding group, representing the Cowbelles throughout the state and served as treasurer until December 2004. She rode, as late as June 2004, at the homecoming parade at ENMU. She was also an active member of The Ranchvale Extension Club. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clovis for many years and also attended the Ranchvale Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Carroll Ward, Jr.; and a sister, Anna Ruth Ward.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gordon Patton (and wife, Betty) of Roswell and Steve Patton and long time companion Vivian Cato of Melrose; four grandchildren, Will Patton (Raeann) of Seattle, Sara Patton of Las Cruces, Chessa Patton and Chance Patton of Houston; an aunt, Jeanne Bullock; a sister-in-law, Erbalene Ward of Artesia; three nephews, Bill Henry Hill of Farmington, Jimmy Pat Hill of Portland and EJ Ward of Roswell; and numerous cousins and extended family.
Dr. Herbert Bergstrom and Greg Martin will officiate the services.
The American Legion Post #31 of Portales will provide the Honor Guard.
Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Pallbearers are Ralph Lund, Charles Petty, Steve Boyd, Jose Chaves, Joe Taylor and Joe Odom.
Honorary Pallbearers are Cattle Capitol Cowbelles and the American Legion Post #31 of Portales.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ranchvale Baptist Church and the Lifesavers Food Bank of Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Vivian R. Morris, 99
Services: 2 p.m. (CST) Monday at Inez Cemetery in Inez.
Vivian R. Morris, 99, of Muleshoe, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Park View Nursing Home in Muleshoe.
She was born on Feb. 26, 1905, in McLennan County, Texas, to Charlie and Mary Jane Wortham. She married Scott Morris in Portales on Dec. 26, 1926. She moved to Muleshoe in 1926 from Roosevelt County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Muleshoe.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers.
Survivors include a son, J. Lewis Morris (and wife, Loraine) of Littlefield, Texas; a daughter, Janette Burzee of Davenport, Fla.; a sister, Edna Burnett of Portales; two brothers, Ralph Wortham of Andrews, Texas and Hugh Wortham of Liveoak, Calif.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Bennie Wright will officiate the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park View Nursing Home in Muleshoe.
Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.
