Lucille Powell
Services: Have been held.
Lucille Powell, 92, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on March 22, 1911, in Brazos, Texas, to John and Sarah Sinard Bond. She attended school in House. She married Samuel A. Powell on July 28, 1931, in Clovis. She was an auxillary member of the VFW Post 3280 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3245 where she was an avid pool player for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Helen Medeiros; and a son, Donovan Powell.
She is survived by a daughter, Ann Johnson (and husband, Bud) of Clovis; four sons, Daryl Powell (Carol) of Lake Tahoe, Nev., George Powell (Maggie), Wayne Powell and Samuel “Dick” Powell, all of Clovis; a brother, Jack Bond of Tucumcari; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Larry Tedrow will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be Marc Johnson, Clinton, Mitchell, Cameron and Daryl “Swazy Powell, Michael Reyna and Terry Davis.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Charity Fund, 611 Industrial Park Rd., Clovis, NM 88101 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Margie Purcell
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Margie Purcell, 74, of Portales, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 14, 1929, in Melrose, to Bessie Mae and Charles R. Vance.
She attended school at McAlister and House, and graduated from Melrose High School in 1948. She married Bill Purcell on June 6, 1948, near McAlister. They ranched at Endee near San Jon until 1974 when they moved to the Arch community. From 1983 until 2001 she and her husband were the managers of Golden Acres apartments in Portales. Family members said she was an excellent cook and baker and was an accomplished seamstress. She once made 18 German chocolate cakes for a school fund raiser. She was a founder of the Wagonwheel Cowbelles in Quay County, and served as State Secretary of New Mexico Cowbelles. She was a member of the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jim Purcell (and wife, Vickie) of Big Spring, Texas, and Jeff Purcell (Shellie) of Farmington; a daughter, Linda Russell (Jim) of Portales; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Russell (Becky), Jennie Russell, Cody Purcell (Reka), Lance Purcell (Carolina), John Purcell, Brandi Wilde (Stuart), Anthony Bishop and Dana Bishop; three great-grandchildren, Logan Purcell, Liam Russell and Catalina Purcell; two brothers, Gary Vance (Marilyn) of San Leandro, Calif., and Bob Vance of Ykera, Calif.; and a sister, Ava Winget (Dale) of Flemington, N.J.
David Bennett will officiate the services.
Burial will be at San Jon Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Craig Cosner, Bob Frost, Roger Bowe, Eric Rusk, Bob Fox, Russell Bowe, Frank Rusk and Zeke Frost.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Mary Qualls
Services: Have been held.
Mary L. Kellar Qualls, 83, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Monday, March 22, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on March 30, 1920, in Castro County, Texas, to George and Mary Henderson Kellar.
She moved to Clovis in 1943 and worked at Cannon Air Force Base. In 1946 she went to work for Olen Walling Accounting. She married Hubert Qualls on Oct. 18, 1947, in Ranchvale. She was a member of Ranchvale Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Don Lee Qualls; a grandson, Kyle Wood; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert Qualls of Clovis; two daughters, Ruth Schell (and husband, Jimmy) of Grady and Beth Hovey (David) of Clovis; a sister-in-law, Ida Kellar of Earth, Texas; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Herbert Bergstrom and Greg Martin will officiate.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne D. and Jeffery S. and Lashana B. Hovey, Quentin W. and Brian W. Wood and Jamie and Jerome Provencio.
Honorary pallbearer is Albert Martin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
J.B. "Mac" Quillin
Services: Have been held.
Mr. J.B. “Mac” Quillin, 87, of Clovis, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1917, in Seymour, Texas, to Horace and Cora Edison Quillin.
He came to Clovis in 1940 to play semi-pro baseball for the Clovis Pioneers and then went to work for the railroad. He married Anna Marie Hawkins on March 19, 1944, in Clovis. He retired from the railroad in 1979. Family members said he enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to watch baseball. He was a 32-degree Mason, was a member of the Elks Lodge and the United Transportation Union, where he was the local chairman from 1950 to 1966.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.
Survivors include a son, Jim Quillin of Clovis; a daughter, Kollye Ann Walker (and husband, Houston) of Clovis: two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and numerous relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis.
He will lie in state Tuesday evening at Seymour Memorial Funeral Home in Seymour, Texas.
Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seymour.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
LOU RACKLEY
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Lou Rackley, 71, of Portales, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 25, 1932, in Portales, to Winnie May and A. Lott.
She grew up in Portales, Tatum and Rogers. She graduated from high school in Rogers in 1948. She married Hoss Rackley on Nov. 12, 1949, in Roswell. They settled in Portales in 1957. She was a licensed dry cleaner for many years. In 1960 she began working at Spic and Span Cleaners. Later she was employed at Rhoton Cleaners and College Cleaners, retiring in 1978. In more recent years she had worked part time at Oscar’s Boot Shop. Family members said she enjoyed cooking, gardening and reading, and was an avid fisherman. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Scott and Patsy Rogers; and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Eddie Rackley (and wife, Marsha) of Kansas City, Mo. and Jimmy Rackley of Portales; five grandchildren, Teresa, Angela and Billy Jim Rackley, Deanna Downs and LaDonna Holt; five great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Billy Clyde Wooley of Roswell; a sister, Ruby Fay Wooley of Farmington; and two half-sisters, Peggy Gilman of Albuquerque and Martha Ivy of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
The Rev. Bill Bullock will officiate the services.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Katie May Ramsey
Services: Have been held.
Katie May Ramsey, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Clovis, a homemaker, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, in Fort Worth.
She was born on July 9, 1949, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Lloyd and Ruth Bilbrey.
Family members said she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend, who gave her heart and soul for her family and loved ones. She was a member of Open Arms Fellowship.
She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Carlton.
Survivors include her husband, George Ramsey; four sons, Robbie (and wife, Robin), James (Linda), Andrew (Kelly), Tony (Lori); grandchildren, Dakota, Dustin, Harley, Ashley, Allie and Ryan; her father; four sisters, Estelene Artebury, Virginia Brickell, Bernita Baker and a twin sister, Pearlie Macon; a brother, Clifford Bilbrey; eight nieces; four nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of friends and relatives.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 p.m. (CDT) until 8 p.m. Monday at Brown Trail Gospel Assembly in Fort Worth.
Arrangements are by Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth, Texas.
Neal Rasco
Services: Have been held.
Neal Rasco, 73, of Clovis, died June 25, 2003, at his home.
He was born June 10, 1931, in Dickens, Texas, to George and Millie Rasco.
He moved to Clovis in 1946 where he met and married his wife of 55 years, Vera Louderback. As a union carpenter, he built homes, schools and churches in Clovis and the surrounding areas until he retired in 1980. He then worked as a used-product entrepreneur until he became disabled. Family members said he believed in strong work ethics and conservation of the earth’s resources, always had an open pantry for all friends and family, and supplied a surplus of love for his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Daisy Rasco; his brother, Winford Rasco; and sisters Druzella McWhorter, Mavis Yearly and Eva Nix.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Rasco of Clovis; two sons, Ray (and wife, Phyllis) Neal of Chaparral and Harley (and wife, Jean) of Clovis; two daughters, Vicie (and husband, John) Starkey and Trela Rupp of Clovis; three brothers, Presley (and wife, Mavis) Rasco of Puerta de Luna, E.L. (and wife, Martha) Vanzandt, of Levelland, Texas, and Jerry Rasco of Albuquerque; a sister, Maxine Goldsmith of Clovis; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Brother Lawrence Thompson will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Dustin Rasco, Jayson Rasco, Rusty Rupp and Brian Rupp
Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis is handling arrangements.
Claud Raybourn
Services: Have been held.
Claud William “Ray” Raybourn, 84, of Valley, Calif., died Sunday, May 30, 2004, in Mission Hills, Calif.
He was born on July 10, 1919, in Clovis.
He was an Air Force bomber pilot in World War II and the Korean War. He retired as a Major Colonel in 1960. He was a successful owner of several businesses including Valley Carpet in Van Nuys, Calif. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Ann Raybourn.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Raybourn; two children, Robert and Claudia; three step-children; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Jesse Raybourn of Newark, Del.; and many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at Forest Lawn of Hollywood Hills, Calif.
Arrangements are by Forest Lawn Mortuary in Glendale, Calif.
Manila Reed
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Manila Azalea Reed, 76, of Clovis, a housewife, died Monday, May 17, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 21, 1927, in Flomot, Texas, to H.A. and Mary Stephens.
She attended school in Clovis. She was a member of Central Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery with the 3 year olds until illness forced her to retire.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Evelyn Hil.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn D. Reed of Clovis; a daughter, Sharon Reed of Clovis; a son, Stephen Reed of Clovis; two sisters, Vernell Wall of Clovis and Belle Guthrie (and husband, Gus) of Yukon, Okla.; a brother, Daryle Stephens (Bobbie) of Clovis; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and special friends, Peggy and Mike Kerr, Christopher and Diana Kerr, Michelle and Adam Edwards, Michael Parmeter and Brendi and Donnie Fennimore.
The Rev. Joseph Vest will officiate the services assisted by the Rev. Mike Eberhardt.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Broadcasting Network, 11530 Carmel Commons Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. 28226 or to the Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Marie Reichenborn
Services: Have been held.
Marie Reichenborn, 88, died Friday, Sept. 26, at Liberty Manor Health Care Center, Colorado Springs, Colo..
Mrs. Reichenborn was born Aug. 15, 1915, in Verdigre, Neb., to Joseph and Josephine Hanzlik Jaros. She married Walter Reichenborn on July 11, 1939, in Las Vegas, N.M., and had been a resident of Clovis since 1961. She was a registered nurse and retired from Clovis Memorial Hospital in 1978. After her husband died in 1996, she moved to Colorado Springs to live with her daughter. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was also a member of the BTOE Does and the Railroad Retirees.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Louis Jaros.
She is survived by a son, William Reichenborn (wife Pat) of Minneapolis, Minn.; two daughters, Jaros Murphy (Pat) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Myra Rowland (Steve) of Shallowater, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Michael Murphy, Brian Murphy, Stephen Rowland, Aaron Rowland, Jason Rowland, Cory Dugan and Jerry Peirson.
Memorial contributions should be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colo. 80903
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Elsie Reid
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Elsie Reid, 71, of Clovis, a retired federal employee, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on June 28, 1932, in Littlefield, Texas, to J.C. Sr. and Adelia Howard.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, family members said.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, J.C. Howard Jr.; and a grandson, Shawn Dow.
Survivors include her husband, Doyle Reid of Clovis; six sons – John Reid (and wife, Elisabeth) of Belton, Texas; Howard Reid (Wanda) of Wakita, Okla., Jimmy Reid (Lydia) of Kingsland, Texas, Larry Reid (Dyanna) of Clovis, Phillip Reid (Becky) of Elberton, Ga. and Victor Reid of Wakita, Okla.; two daughters, Virginia Clark of Portales and Joyce Tucker (Les) of Moody, Texas; 43 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two brothers, L.K. Howard (Bly) and Bill Howard (Maimee) Howard, all of Clovis; and two sisters, Della Choate (Lawrence) and Stella Hines, all of Clovis.
The Rev. Sam Kelley will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Foundation.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Daniel Resseguie
Services: Have been held.
Daniel "Danny" Joshua Resseguie, 45, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003.
He was born on June 22, 1958, in Modesto, Calif., to William Clyde and Alice Leslie Gouldstein Resseguie.
He came to Clovis in 1995. He enjoyed listening to rock music and attending Texas Tech sports activities.
He is survived by his care givers and friends of his Eastern New Mexico Rehabilative Services for the Handicapped (ENMRSH) Community Home in Clovis.
Cremation has taken place.
Bishop W. Charles Green will officiate the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to ENMRSH, 516 Ash, Clovis, NM 88101.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Angela Christine Reuther
Services: Have been held.
Angela Christine Reuther, 23, a resident of Fort Sumner, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, in an automobile accident on Highway 104 in San Miguel County.
She was born Sept. 14, 1979 in Tacoma, Wash. She attended schools in Anchorage, Alaska; Flagstaff and Camp Verde, Ariz., where she participated in the speech and debate program, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and the Equestrian Club.
She received her bachelor of science degree in psychology from Arizona State University and was currently working toward her masters degree at Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M.
She was employed with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Family Division in Tucumcari.
Her family said she loved horseback riding, reading, hiking, rock climbing and anything to do with animals.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Arno Reuther.
Survivors include her mother Pamela (and husband John) Nuttall of Fort Sumner; her father, Dick (and wife Sherri) Reuther of Prescott, Ariz.; several aunts, uncles and many cousins, friends and co-workers.
The family prefers memorials in Angie’s name to the New Mexico Children, Youth and Family Division or the Fort Sumner Public Library, P.O. Drawer D, Fort Sumner, N.M. 88119.
Arrangements are being handled by Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner.
Frances Reynolds
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Frances Ann Reynolds, 83, of Amarillo, died Friday, June 20, 2003, in Amarillo. She was born in 1919, and she moved to Clovis in 1939 after graduating from Hereford High School. She met her husband, Jim, in Clovis and they married in 1943.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clovis for 50 years before moving to Amarillo, where she was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
While living in Clovis, Mrs. Reynolds donated her time to Senior Meals as the volunteer coordinator. She served as chairman of the Home and School Association and served on the Sacred Heart School Board.
She was chaplain of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3280 and drove the school bus for Sacred Heart School. Family members describe her as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and an avid baseball fan and bowler.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Miller of Ontario, Calif., Francelle Reynolds of Puyallup, Wash., and Annette Mitchell of Amarillo; six sons, James Jr. of Cedar Crest, Edward of Santa Fe, Michael of Ruidoso, A.J. of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mark of Sandia Park and Anthony of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Ursula Borer of Toledo, Ohio, Rita Howerton of San Leandro, Calif., Elizabeth White of Dalhart, Texas, and Sister Loretta Bezner of Long Beach Long Island, N.Y.; two brothers, Alban Bezner of Dalhart, Texas, and Lou Bezner of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Monsignor Joseph Tash will officiate the services.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1200 S. Washington, Amarillo, Texas 79102 or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home of Amarillo.
