Carolyn Pruit
Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel, Portales.
Carolyn Pruit, 60, of Portales, died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born Nov. 16, 1945, in Portales to Mattie and Carroll Bolend, she grew up in Lovington where she attended school. She then attended Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She had worked for Levi Strauss and also was assistant manager for Town & Country Food Stores.
Family members said she enjoyed playing bingo and was a competitive dancer, having won several trophies over the years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed being involved in the lives of her family members, they said.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gayle Jones, who died in 2003.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Guthrie (and wife, Tina) of New Braunfels, Texas, and Ronnie Guthrie (Renee) and Jeff Guthrie (Vickie), all of Clovis; two daughters, Leslie Roberts (Terry) of Portales and Donna Webb of Mount Pleasant, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Tye Griffin, Cody and Alexis Ryan, and Ashley, Tamara, Ronnie Lee, Deanne, Rhett, Johnny Lee, Kelsey and Kelly Guthrie; one great-grandson, Jaden Griffin; two brothers, Harold Bolend (Josie) of Longview, Texas, and Carroll Bolend (Pam) of East Mountain, Texas; sister, Brenda Selman of Union Grove, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat Mathis will officiate services.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. (CDT) on Thursday at Red Mudd Cemetery in Spur, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Billy Guthrie, Ronnie Guthrie, Jeff Guthrie, Robby Jones, Tye Griffin and Ronnie Lee Guthrie.
Honorary pallbearers will be all family members and friends.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
James McCary
Services: No services scheduled.
James McCary, 58, of Portales died Monday, June 5, 2006, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 15, 1947, to Elma and Walter McCary in Wichita, Kan., where he grew up and attended school. He attended welding school and following graduation, began working in construction. He retired in 2002. Family members said he enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time in the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his son, Mikel McCary of Topeka, Kan.; mother, Elma Palmer of Portales; and sister, Elizabeth Cunningham of Portales.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Jean Hall
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Portales Cemetery.
Jean Hall, 79, of Clovis died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Nov. 4, 1926, in Globe, Ariz., to E. C. and Pearl Hunt Luna, and married L.S. (Bud) Hall on Feb. 10, 1944, in Portales. She received her master’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University and taught at Cameo Elementary until her retirement in 1987.
She was involved with the PRMC Auxiliary - Pink Ladies. Family members said she enjoyed bridge club and crossword puzzles, and was also an avid reader and loved to travel. She had a number of close friends and loved spending time with them, according to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sons, Tony and Mark Hall.
Survivors include a nephew, Jim Hall (and wife, Judy) of Portales; three great-nephews, Richard Hall (Stacey) of Capitan, Kevin Hall (Julie) of Post, Texas, and Dustin Hall of Portales; cousins, Heber Stewart of Clovis, Bruce Pike (Nina), Sabrina Pike, Nick Pike and Stewart Pike, all of Albuquerque, and Mary Sparks of Missouri; and brother-in-law, Keith Hall of Clovis.
The Rev. Kenneth Broad will officiate.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lee McKinney, Earl Robinson, O. T. Rozzell, B. E. Sparks, Joe Silivongxay, Morris Foster, Richard Hall, Kevin Hall and Dustin Hall.
Memorials may be made to Christian Campus House or the Building Fund at Central Christian Church.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Services pending
Boley Sullivan, 81, of Portales died Monday, June 5, 2006, at Southwest Regional Hospital in Lubbock.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
William Edward Hill
Services: Have been held.
William Edward Hill, 84, of Jal, Texas, and formerly of Portales, died Friday, May 26, 2006, in Winkler Memorial Hospital in Kermit, Texas.
He was born Jan. 28, 1922, in Bowie County, Texas, to Charlie and Effie Hill. He moved from Portales to Jal in 1949. He was a member of the Jal Volunteer Fire Department and the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Charlie and Effie Hill; wife, Lena Mae Hill; mother-in-law, Mae Denny; three brothers, Charley Hill, Melbin Sim Hill and Hardy Hill; and a sister, Mary Peterson.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Hill of Kermit, Texas, and Eddie Hill of Jal; a daughter, Joy Hill of Jal; a sister, Ruth Gibbs of Clovis; two brothers, A.C. Hill and Uncle Pug Hill, both of Portales; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Calvery Funeral Home in Eunice.
Hugo Medrano Ochoa
Services: Have been held.
Hugo Medrano Ochoa, 32, of Las Angeles, Calif., died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Clovis.
Survivors include his parents, Manuel and Silvia Ochoa; two sisters, Consuelo and Karina Ochoa; nephews, Alex and Silvia Ochoa, all of Duarte, Calif; a fiancee, Sandra C. Valdez of Clovis; two sons, Hugo E. Ochoa of Clovis and Manuel Ochoa of California; a daughter, Angelica Ochoa of California.
Burial will take place in California.
Arrangements are by Garcia’s Mortuary of Albuquerque.
Roma “Jean” Royse
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Roma “Jean” Royse, 75, of Clovis, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 27, 1930, to Beauford A. and Eva Butler Bailey in North Hollywood, Calif. She married William J. Royse on April 8, 1950, in San Fernando Valley, Calif. She was retired from Farmer's Insurance Group, where she worked as a supervisor.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and her parents.
Survivors include three daughters, Vickie McCormick of Clovis, Pat Gallus of Whitby Island, Wash., and Debbie Brown of Lebanon, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Bill Doran, Shanna Brent, Chad Hopkins, Debra Nutt, Cassie, John and Steven Haskins; and a brother, Bud Bailey of Chicago, Ill.
The Rev. Wayne Salguero is officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Bertha “Teddy” Spears
Services: 1:30 p.m. today at Texico Cemetery.
Bertha “Teddy” Spears, 74, of Texico died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at her home.
She was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
She came to the United States in May 1956. She married Bob Spears in January 1964. She cooked for the “Spears Deeres Harvest Crew” for 38 years. Family members said she enjoyed golfing and bowling, but coffee drinking was her favorite hobby.
She is survived by her husband; a brother-in-law, Bud Spears of Texico; a sister-in-law, Betty Broadhurst (and husband, J.R.) of Bastrop, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Sam Kelley will officiate.
Burial is at Texico Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers are all friends.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Lucy Hornberger
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Lucy T. Hornberger, 84, of Clovis, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born Sept. 4, 1921, to Juan and Rita Garcia Sena in Santa Rosa.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She belonged to the Harvey House, where she worked as a Harvey Girl in her youth.
Family members said she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her life revolved around her family, they said, and she loved tending to her flowers and just being around her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marlin G. Hornberger; life partner, Truman Welch; six brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara McDaniel (and husband, C.D.) of Clovis and Rosie Henry (Don Lee) of Cloudcroft; five grandchildren, Vicky Garcia (Ernie) of Carlsbad, Bill Tryan of Clovis, Tami Spriggs (Sam McKinley) of Portales, Kym Eppler (Terry Moore) of Clovis and Michelle Balch of Clovis; two sisters, Florence Garcia and Maggie Casaus, both of Clovis; one brother, Raymond Sena (Susie) of Clovis; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A rosary will be said for her at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Father Carlos Chavez will officiate.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis. Pallbearers will C.D. McDaniel, Don Lee, Bill Tryan, Chanse Baber, Matthew Tryan and Cheno Moreno.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Fred Gonzales
Services: Have been held.
Fred Gonzales, 84, of El Paso, Texas, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in El Paso, Texas.
He was born Nov. 17, 1921, to Dimas and Virginia Gonzales in Elida, where he grew up and attended schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Severiana (Cleo) Contreras in El Paso, where they made their home. He was employed by the Bradley Paint Company based in El Paso until his retirement.
Family members said he enjoyed family, friends and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Albert Gonzales; an infant son, Russell Gonzales; and four sisters, Nicholasa Gonzales, Ascension Harral, Marie Smith and Lupe Contreras.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Miguel, Cruz and Alfredo; three daughters, Rosa Maria Valenzuela, Virginia Gonzales and Cristina Gonzales; three sisters, Sue Crume of Clovis, Aurora Gardner and Connie Gonzales of Elida; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial took place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in Texas with full military honors.
Arrangements were by Hillcrest Funeral Home — Carolina in El Paso.
Alice Burke
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Steed-Todd Chapel.
Alice Geneva Burke, 72, of Bellville, Texas, and formerly of Clovis, died Friday, May 26, 2006, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.
She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in Carlsbad to Emmitt and Johnnie Headrick Hunt. She was raised in Portales and lived in Clovis for 54 years and had lived in Texas the last two years with her daughter, Susie.
Family members said she loved animals, especially her rabbits and birds. They said she also enjoyed sewing, painting, bead work, gardening, watching Western movies and shopping, and most of all loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude, in 2004; son, Tommy; and two sisters, Joyce Campbell and Virginia Stanelad.
Survivors include one daughter, Claudia Sue Dobesh, of Bellville, Texas; one son, Ray Burke, of Clovis; one brother, Tom Hunt, of Dallas; one sister, Barbara Richardson, of Midland, Texas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Sam Kelley will officiate services.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be Reyes Gonzales, Anthony Bonney and Alex Bonney.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
