Vera Moore
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Vera Juanita Pickens Moore, 88, of Albuquerque, a longtime resident of New Mexico and Texas, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Manzano del Sol in Albuquerque.
She was born Aug. 3, 1914, in Lorraine, Texas, to the Rev. Finus Roden and Vera Costin Pickens.
She received a bachelor’s degree from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. She married Don W. Moore in 1934 in Abilene. She taught school for 15 years in Hereford and 10 years in Portales and Clovis. During her career she was a strong literacy advocate, helping organize the first International Reading Council in eastern New Mexico. In 1975-76 she was named Teacher of the Year by the Hereford Independent School District. They moved to Espanola after her retirement in the late 1970s. In 1985 they moved to Albuquerque.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Finus Roden Pickens Jr.; a sister, Mary Byrd Christopher; and a son, Larry Don Moore.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Pickens Moore of Gallup and Cyrus Moore of New York City; two daughters, Sandra Starr of San Francisco and Amanda Moore of Santa Fe; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a brother, the Rev. James T. Pickens of Abilene, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village Alzheimer’s Care.
Arrangements are by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center of Albuquerque.
Richard Morgan
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Richard C. Morgan, 80, of Raton, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at SunBridge Retirement Center in Raton.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1922, in Munday, Texas, to Alma and Chesley Morgan.
He and his family moved from Lubbock in 1934 and settled in Portales. He married Doris Rhodes on Feb. 14, 1942, and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps later that year. For much of World War II, he was stationed in England serving as an aerial engineer.
After his discharge in December 1945, he returned home and began farming. Except for brief periods during his life when he worked as a finish carpenter, he lived and farmed in the Portales area. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Primitive Baptist Church. Due to failing health, he lived the last few years in Raton.
Family members said he will be remembered for his loving kindness, his ready smile and his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Marie; three brothers, Herschel, Hillery and Vaughnie Morgan; and his wife, Doris, who died Jan. 20, 2001.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy (and wife Lou) Morgan of Portales; a daughter, Sue (and husband Butch) McGowen of Raton; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Morgan of Clovis; and a sister, Lois Fox of Portales.
Wayne Venable will officiate the services.
Burial will follow at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Morgan, Dustin Morgan, Don Morgan, Barry Wilhoit, Ronald Fox and Don Pemberton.
Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is handling arrangements.
Morris, Arthur C. "Art"
Services: Have been held.
Arthur C. “Art” Morris, 83, of Clovis, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 21, 1920, in Larkinsville, Ala., to Mabel and Arthur Morris, Sr.
He grew up in Larkinsville, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He moved to Clovis in 1936 and graduated from Clovis High School. He worked as the bookkeeper for the Home Lumber and Supply Company before his Army service in Japan during World War II. When he finished his service, he returned to Home Lumber as bookkeeper and manager and retired after 40 years. Family members said he enjoyed annual trips with his uncle Joe to family reunions in Larkinsville held each Memorial Day, horse races, TV sports, family gatherings, politics and Dixieland jazz. He married Leota Stout in 1947. They were divorced in 1967. He married Gene Evelyn Adams in 1970.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Peg; and his wife, Gene.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Kempton (and husband, Steve) of Boise, Idaho, and Karen Mogg (Rex) of Plainview, Texas; an uncle, Joe Morris of Dallas; two sons, Bill Adams (Sue) and Tommy Adams, all of Clovis; a family friend, Nick Gonzalez of Clovis; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Louise Morris
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Louise Morris, 82, of Roswell, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at her home.
She was born on July 3, 1921, in Erath County, Texas, to W.M. and Ola Hogg Deatherage.
Her family moved to Lamesa, Texas by wagon when she was a baby. After the death of her mother, Louise was cared for by her older sister. She married Leo Morris on April 27, 1942. In 1943 she and her husband moved to Elida and in 1950 they bought a farm at Red Lake. Family members said she was a devoted wife and homemaker and a talented seamstress. She was active in the Elida Senior Citizens. She was a member of the Dora Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Naaman and R.J. Deatherage; four sisters, Eva Gay Brower, Iva Bostick, Lavada Deatherage and Velma Whitehead; and by her husband.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Morris (and wife, Shirley) of Alamogordo; three grandchildren, Gary Morris of Lake Arthur, Melinda Robson of Hagerman and Trisha Trollinger of Clovis; six great-grandchildren, Krysta and Stasha Morris of Lake Arthur, Lauren and Ian Robson of Hagarman and Treyla and Tatum Trollinger of Clovis; a brother, Frank Deatherage of Lamesa, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Marie Roberson of Portales.
Stanley Newton and Johnny Lieb will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Elida Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Randy, Damon and Johnny Lieb, Harding Burris, Joe Gammill, Mickey Burkett, Covey Wall, Joe Claude Moore, Martin Flores and L.D. Hays.
Arrangements are by Wheeeler Mortuary of Portales.
ROGER MORRISON
Services: Have been held.
Roger Lee Morrison, 52, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on March 31, 1951, in Logan, W. Va., to Burton and Reva C. Seacrist Morrison.
He worked as a training systems technician for 20 years. He had worked as a administration specialist and communications center specialist until his retirement in 1989. He began working for the Life Saver Food Bank in 1997 and was volunteer of the day on April 1, 2003 for doing 1,456 hours of volunteer work. He was a member of Am-Vets Post 14.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Armstrong.
Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Collins of Branchland, W. Va.; a son, Kelley Morrison; two brothers, James Morrison of Channcey, W. Va., and Ernest Morrison of Plathmouth, Neb.; two sisters, Stella Corins and Vanessa Morrison, both of North Carolina; an aunt, Gaye Smoots of North Carolina; a granchild; a longtime companion, Trudy Stanley and her son, Justin Johnson, both of Clovis; and the Life Saver Food Bank family.
George Hughes will be officiate the services.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Jim Mullins
Services: Hve been held.
Mr. J.L. “Jim” Mullins, 45, of Rogers, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at his home.
He was born Dec. 10, 1957, in Muleshoe, to Nelda and George L. Mullins.
He married Kellye Love on Nov. 29, 1993,
He grew up in the Dora area and graduated from Dora High School in 1974. While in high school he participated in FFA. He and his father ran the family ranch and farm operation together until his dad died in 1991. He continued to ranch and farm until 1996. For the past year he was employed as a road maintainer for Roosevelt County. He was a member of Dora Baptist Church and was a volunteer fireman on the Dora Fire Department. Family members said he liked to work on cars and play with his two little girls.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kim; a sister, Leslie Mullins; and his father, George Mullins.
Survivors include his wife, Kellye of the home; two sons, Randall James Love of Germany and Caleb Lee Humphrey of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Krystal Racheil Mullins and Katonna Paige Mullins, both of the home; his mother, Nelda Chamberland (and husband, Bill); and two sisters, Carolyn Strebeck of Clovis and Nicki Mabery of Granbury, Texas.
The Rev. Philip Shelton will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Dora.
Pallbearers will be Billy Cathey, Tom Clark, Gene Richards, Lyndon Greathouse, Jackie Grimes, Elwood Lott, Jessie Luna and Bobby Brunson.
Honorary bearers will be the members of the Dora Fire Department and his co-workers.
Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is handling arrangements.
Carlos Murillo
Services: Have been held.
Carlos Murillo, 27, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, in Clovis.
He was born on May 23, 1976, in Los Angeles, to Carlos and Valentina Murillo.
He came to Clovis in May 1993. He married Eleisa Loera-Murillo on Jan. 5, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was employed by Pronto Plumbers in Las Cruces.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Candice Gallegos; his parents; two sisters, Ermalinda Ochoa (and husband, Billy) and Irene Towres; a brother, Guadalupe Murillo; four nieces; and a nephew.
Father Sotero Sena will officiate the services.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
JAMES MUSICK
Services: Have been held.
James Michael “Mike” Musick, 53, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at City of Hope Hospital in California.
He was born on Dec. 5, 1949, in Kentucky.
He lived in Clovis for many years and worked as a clerk for the U.S. Post Office. He married Debbie Jones on Nov. 29, 2002, in Winnsboro, La. Family members said he loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Clovis.
Survivors include his wife; his mother, Bertha Musick of Ohio; three sons, Kevin Musick (and wife, Debbie) of Clovis, Keith Musick of San Diego and Josh Musick (Elaidah) of Weatherford, Okla.; two daughters, Sandra Musick of Littlefield, Texas, and Jessica Musick of Nebraska; a step-daughter, Brandy Thompson (Wade) of Mangham, La.; a stepson, Ray Robinson (Jill) of Winnsboro, La.; a grandson, Keenen Musick; two step-grandsons, Dawlten and Aaron Thompson; two brothers, Rex and Bob Musick, both of Ohio; and two sisters, Barbara and Malley Musick, both of Ohio.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Hope Daurte, Calif. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
BILL ALAN NAGGS
Services: Have been held.
Bill Alan Naggs, 13, of Clovis died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in his home.
He was born Feb. 5, 1990, in Clovis.
He attended Faith Christian Family Church and Clovis public schools. Family members said he loved people, watching movies and sports and blessed the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Diane Naggs of Clovis and Teresa Naggs of Las Cruces; a brother, Donovan Finley of Portales, four sisters; Allison Finley of Las Cruces, Andrea Finley of Portales, Julie Criss (and husband, Martin) of Los Angeles and Jill Hackett (Daniel) of Alpine, Texas; his grandparents, Bill and Ruth Naggs of Bettendorf, Iowa, Bill and Hazel Owen of Portales and Wayne and Shirley Cook of Clovis; his great-grandmothers, Lurline Owen and Pearl Carroll, both of Portales; a niece, Karabella Finley of Portales; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Rev. David Swann will officiate the services. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be David Mongar, Jim McDowell, Brett and Rio Johnson, Gary Abernathy and Johnny Burke.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Snowberger, Jeff Baum, Cindy Cagle, Amy Rutherford, Jennifer Neikirk, Sarah Grantham, Kyle and Kendra Flair.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd of Clovis.
Mildred Nash
Services: Have been held.
Mildred Nash, 91, died Thursday evening, June 26, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Sept. 10, 1911, in Indiahoma, Okla., to Willie and Alex Key.
The oldest of nine children, she graduated from Hagerman High School in 1930. She married Leon Nash on Sept. 12, 1934, and lived in Morton, Texas, and Lamar, Colo., before settling in Floyd in 1942. They moved 11 years ago to Clovis. For 45 years she was the weekly Floyd columnist for the Portales News-Tribune. She was a farmer’s wife and mother who served as a substitute teacher during World War II. She was active in the Floyd Methodist Church as long as she lived there, serving as a member and officer of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in Floyd until it disbanded in 1971.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Richard and Malcolm Key; and four sisters, Marion Main, Doris Jackson, Kova Key and Roberta Key.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Nash of Clovis; two sons, Jerry (and wife, Carol) Nash of Clovis and David Nash of Floyd; a daughter, Elaine (and husband, Jon) Putnam-Nash of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lex Key of Kenniwick, Wash.; a sister, Maxine Payton of Hobbs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Beth Anderson will officiate the services , assisted by the Rev. Mary Sue Hull.
Burial was at Floyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Justin and Tammy Nash, Gavin Nash, Dawn and Mark Witten, Lacee and Josh Ratcliff, Jerrilynn and Terry Blocker, Jenelle Nash, Honor Nash-Putnam and Keyton Nash Putnam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd Methodist Church.
Wheeler Mortuary of Portales handled arrangements.
Charles Nassif
Services: From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at French Mortuary, University Boulevard Chapel in Albuquerque.
Mr. Charles A. Nassif, 56, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, on his yacht in Montego Bay.
He was born on March 1, 1947.
He graduated from Highland High School and Eastern New Mexico University. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and was a service officer with the VFW. He was a member of the Montego Bay Yacht Club and a theoretical physicist for the University of the West Indies. Family members said that one of his proudest accomplishments was having a record of going 469 days wearing shorts and a T-shirt.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Nassif of Montego Bay; a son, Charles K. Nassif (and wife, Carol) of Fife, Wash.; a daughter, Elizabeth Parker (and husband, Alan) of Portales; two brothers, Fred Nassif and Martin Nassif, both of Florida; and four grandchildren, Brittany and Shawna Parker and Anastacia and Troy Nassif.
Cremation will follow visitation at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
Arrangements are by French Mortuary of Albuquerque.
Netzel, Ada J.
Services: Have been held.
Ada J. Netzel, 81, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Albuquerque Manor.
She was born May 21, 1922.
Mrs. Netzel lived in Clovis from 1946 until she moved to Albuquerque in 1990. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clovis from the early 1950s until she moved to Albuquerque. Family members said she was a loving, dedicated wife, mother and homemaker and a devoted Christian. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For several years she worked as an assistant in the senior day care program of the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (Al) Netzel and one son, Jerry Alfred Netzel.
She is survived by one daughter, Jannie Ada De Angelis (and husband, Victor); four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ellie Mae Herbst and Bonnie Jean Barr; one brother, Earl Sewell, and many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis.
Regina “Gina” Hedwig Neumann
Services: No services are scheduled.
Regina “Gina” Hedwig Neumann, 75, of Clovis died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1928, in Clovis to Kalil and Hedwig Scholz Saykally.
She married Calvin Neumann on April 30, 1955, in Clovis. She was a retired business person. She owned Clovis Hobby House, Gold Lantern and Camelot. She grew up in the Saykally Candy Company Business. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Loretto Heights College with a BA in philosophy. She was a lifelong student and a teacher of philosophy and metaphysics.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Timii Spradley (and husband, Bill) of Lubbock and Jamii Pyle (Richard) of Ozark, Ill.; a son, Vinny Neumann (Leah) of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Steven Fulgham of Lubbock and Stevii and Rikii Pyle, both of Ozark, Ill.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Creativity Unlimited Inc. c/o Citizens Bank of Clovis.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Clifton W. Newbill
Services: Have been held.
Clifton W. Newbill, 91, of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born on March 30, 1912, in Jackson, Tenn., to Cannon E. and Ona Pearl Latham Newbill.
He married Inez Christesson on Dec. 14, 1930, in Clovis. He worked for K-Barnett Construction for 20 years. Family members said he loved to ride horses and was a great story teller.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Cannon E. Newbill Jr.; three sisters, Pauline Donham, Lorene Stockton and Mary Pyle.
Survivors include two daughters, Johnnie Justus (and husband, C.H.) of Portales and Jackie Hardin (Bobby) of North Richland Hills, Texas; a son, Randall Newbill (Charlotte) of Coppell, Texas; two sisters, Annie Simmons of San Fernando Valley, Calif., and Thelma Frazier of Belton, Texas; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Cecil Bunch will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Melrose Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Nippert, Marie
Mrs. Marie Ball Nippert, 89, of Clovis, a housewife, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 2, 1913, in Collingsworth County, Texas, to Ernest E. and Nannie Riley Peacock.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Vernie D. Ball and Leo Nippert; a son, Don Ball; two brothers; and six sisters.
She is survived by a son, Lee Ball (and wife, Margie) of Terlingua, Texas; two sisters, Lucy Peacock of Las Vegas, N.M., and Leona Leigon of Plainview, Texas; a brother, Noel E. Peacock of California; four grandchildren, Lena Clem of Tucumcari, Ted Ball of Arkansas and Jim Ball and Leanna C. Ball, both of Clovis; and nine great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Vest will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Big Bend Baptist Mission, P.O. Box 529, Terlingua, TX 79852
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
ELBERT NOACK
Services: A private graveside service will be held.
Elbert Fred Noack, 76, of Clovis died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born Nov. 13, 1927, in Farwell to Carl Traugot and Selma Kutschke Noack.
He graduated from Farwell High School in May 1945. He entered in the U.S. Navy in July 1945 where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was on the USS Texas and the USS Sperry until August 1946. He was a parts salesman for many years in Sudan, Odessa, Borger, and Waco, Texas. He returned to Clovis in 1986 where he retired. Family members said he enjoyed working in his garden and was a avid lapidarist (the art of polishing stones). He was a member of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Asa Noack.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Joyce Noack of Clovis; two nephews, Harold Noack (and wife, Lynn) of Clovis and Carl Noack (Mary Lynn) of Bradienton, Fla.; and a niece, Debbie Noack of Clovis.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
