EDDY CO, NEW MEXICO - Obituaries - C-D ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 CALDERON A funeral mass for Natividad Franco Calderon, 95, will be August 25 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. She died August 21 at her home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 8, 1904, in Redford, TX, to Librada Franco. She moved to Malaga, NM, in 1913 and married Juan Calderon in 1922 in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her husband just seven years after they were married and one month before their last son was born. She was also preceded in death by sons, Nieves F. Calderon and Juan C. Calderon; brothers, Pablo, Felipe, Pedro, Jose, and Nilo Montanez; and sisters, Gavina and Maria Montanez. Survivors include sons, Hilario F. Calderon and Damas F. Calderon of Albuquerque, NM; daugher, Trine C. Rodriguez of Carlsbad; sister, Gertrude M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad; and 23 grandchildren, 69 great-grand- children, and 43 great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 23, 2000 CALLIS Funeral services are scheduled for Elbert Callis, 90, of Roswell, NM on January 24 at the Abbey Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock, Texas. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Callis died January 20 at Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell. Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born May 2, 1909, in Melrose, Texas. He married Ida Mae Foley on November 14, 1933, in Littlefield, TX. He lived in Lubbock from 1962 to 1992. They moved to Roswell in 1992. He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and a grandson, Terry McGaha. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Foley Callis of the family home; a son, the Rev. Elbert R. Callis of Dyersburg, Tenn.; daughters, Mary Ann Marsh and Patsy McGaha of Roswell and Janet Arnold of Artesia; brother, Clyde Callis of Walla Walla, Wash.; sisters, Opal Pugh of El Paso, TX and Wilda Hendricks of Cedar Hill, TX; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grand- children; and two great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - August 22, 2000 CALVERT Services were August 21 for Julia Runyan Keinath Calvert, 99, at First United Methodist Church. She died August 19 in Artesia. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery. She was born September 11, 1900, to David W. Runyan and Elsa (Beckett) Runyan, in Artesia. She married Harold A. Keinath on March 17, 1921. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1966. She married Oland Calvert on July 22, 1973, in Carlsbad. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1986. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, DOE's, and Rebekahs. Survivors include nieces, Marilou Conner of Artesia and Peggy Prince of Santa Cruz, CA; great-nieces and nephews, Tim Conner of Newton, PA, Jeff Conner and Melanie of Los Angeles, CA, Mel Runyan of Artesia, John Runyan of Artesia, Casey White of Artesia, Kelly Prince of CA and Elizabeth Prince of San Francisco, CA; and great- great-nephew Desmond Conner of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Runyan; sisters, Mary Runyan Brainard and Sally Runyan Lanning. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 14 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 20, 2000 CAMPBELL, NEWT Memorial services are scheduled for February 26 at the Good Samaritan Center in Artesia for former Lake Arthur, NM, resident Newt Deene Campbell, 74, of Vivian, LA. He died January 29 after fighting a battle against Parkinson's disease. He was born August 30, 1925, and grew up in Lake Arthur. He was a graduate of Hardin Simmons University and a special education teacher for brain injured and retarded students. Survivors include son, Jerry Campbell of Dallas, TX; brother Marvin Campbell of Lovington, NM; and sisters Geneva Gable of Artesia and Ruth Pope of Boswell, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and May Campbell, and his wife Edith Chaney Campbell. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 CAMPBELL, SANDRA Services for Sandra Lee Campbell, 55, will be April 3 at West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery. She died March 31 at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born November 14, 1944, in Detroit, MI, to William and Virginia House Scriver. She came to Carlsbad in the early 1970's. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women of the Moose and Does Chapter No. 43. Survivors include her mother, of Carlsbad. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 CAMPOS Funeral services for Ruth Campos, 57, are scheduled for January 10 at Iglesia De Cristo (Spanish Church of Christ). Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Campos died January 5 at University of New Mexico Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth "Cookie" Campos was born June 20, 1942, in Carlsbad to John F. and Rosa E. Acosta Granger. She married Roy M. Campos on October 20, 1965. She was a member of Iglesia De Cristo. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, Roy M. Campos of Carlsbad; son, David Campos of Carlsbad; daughters, Jeanette Wallace of Carlsbad and Debbie Baca of Los Lunas, NM; mother, Rosa A. Granger of Carlsbad; brother, Bobby Granger of Loving, NM, LeRoy Granger of Colorado, and Ruben "Chuga" Granger of Carlsbad; sisters, Lorine Campos of Albuquerque and Helen Espino of Loving; and six grandchildren. (Photo shown of Campos) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 15, 2000 CAPELL Services were March 14 at Denten-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for T.J. CAPELL, 75. Interment followed at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. He died March 12 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess was in charge of the arrangements. He was born April 27, 1924, ouside of Dublin, TX, to Thomas Jefferson Capell Sr. and Ada Irene Shaffer Capell. He was raised in Ranger, TX, where he graduated from high school. In 1943, he joined the Army where he served during WWII in the South Pacific Theatre of command. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the VFW of Carlsbad. Survivors include a brother, Bobby R. Capell of Carlsbad; and a sister, Pat Ethridge of Pasadena, TX. (Photo shown of Capell) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 CARDER Graveside services are scheduled for Rachael Elizabeth Carder, 89, on January 21 at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, TX. She died on January 19 at Landsun Health Service Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 9, 1910, in Memphis, TX to Ellis A. and Mary Paralee Burnett Thomas. She was raised and educated in Memphis. She married C.W. Carder Jr. on February 10, 1930, in Clovis, NM. They made their home in Amarillo. In January 1967, she and her husband moved to Carlsbad. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, C.W. Carder Jr. of the family home; daughter, Charlyn Carder of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, James H. Thomas of Progresso Lake, TX; and sister, Dr. Amilda Thomas of McAllen, TX. (Photo shown of Carder) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 9, 2000 CARRASCO A mass will be held for Simon N. Carrasco, 76, of Roswell, today at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. He died May 5 at his residence in Roswell. La Grone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 23, 1923, in Carlsbad, to Jose and Esther Navarro Carrasco. He married Cinderella Armijo on January 12, 1946, in Carlsbad. In 1966 they moved to Roswell. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Carrasco, and a son, Jerry Simon Carrasco. Survivors include a son, Paul Carrasco of Hobbs, NM; daughters, Sally Inman of Mesa, AZ, Drucilla Del Llano of Tempe, AZ, and Nancy Carrasco, Belva Carrasco and Priscilla Ruiz of Roswell; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grand- children. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 16, 2000 CARWILE Services will be February 17 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel for Dorothy Vernelle "Nelle" Carwile, 65. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 14 at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born December 29, 1934, in Sanco, Texas, to Herman Hayes and Verna A. Thomason Carwile. Her family moved to Carlsbad when she was 10 years old. She lived at the Mabee Home at the CARC Farm where she had been a client for the past 17 years. Survivors include sisters, Alece Ashley of Fort Worth, TX, and Helen Gwinn and Jane Skinner of Carlsbad; and three nephews and four nieces. (Photo shown of Carwile) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 24, 2000 CARY Boss Easure Cary Jr., 72, of Las Vegas, NM, died August 22 at Southwest Senior Care in Las Vegas. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 1, 1927, in Clovis, NM, to Boss Easure Cary Sr. and Grace O. Jones Cary. He was raised in Clovis. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of the VFW and DAV chapters in Clovis. Survivors include sons, Robert E. Cary of Carlsbad and Glenn Cary of Azle, TX; sisters, Louise Walker of Pecos, TX, and Pauline Kamerer of California; and one granddaughter. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 7 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 30, 2000 CASTLEBERRY Services are scheduled for February 1 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Mary M. Castleberry of 320 N. Fourth. Castleberry, 81, died January 28 in Artesia. She was born August 20, 1918, in Benton County, Ark., the daughter of James Nugent and Edna (Johnson) Nugent. She married James T. Castleberry in Alamogordo, NM, on December 5, 1937. She came to Artesia in 1934 from Eunice, NM. Her husband preceded her in death March 24, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother Walter Nugent. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Rebekah Lodge; and Artesia General Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include daughters Rosemary Grice and JoAnn Griggs, both of Artesia; five grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 8, 2000 CERNA Services will be March 10 at San Jose Catholic Church for Ruben Quintela Cerna Jr., 41. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 6 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born September 22, 1958, to Ruben Mendoza and Frances Quintela Cerna Sr. in Carlsbad. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1978. He served in the Army National Guard for six years, from 1980 to 1986. He married Carmen Yniguez Macias on February 19, 1988, in Carlsbad. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; sons, Tony M. Fuentes Jr., Lionel G. Cerna and Ruben M. Cerna III, of Carlsbad; daughters, Joselyn L. Cerna and Anisia C.M. Cerna of Carlsbad; parents Ruben M. and Frances Q. Cerna of Carlsbad; brother, Rudy Q. Munoz of Carlsbad; and sisters, Carol C. Rodriguez of Albuquerque, NM and Yolanda Gonzalez, Gloria C. Jacquez and Jessica Ferrel of Carlsbad. (Photo shown of Cerna) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 6, 2000 CHAVEZ, JUAN A resurrection Mass was this morning at St. John's Catholic Church in Roswell, NM for former Artesia resident Juan De Dios Chavez of Roswell. Chavez, 87, died January 2 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Burial was at Memory Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Roswell. He was born July 10, 1912, in Tome, NM, to Juan and Maria Diaga Chavez, he married Margarita Sena on December 5, 1932, in Estancia, NM. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1988. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bradley, and a granddaughter, Vigilia Dominguez. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Survivors include daughters Stella Ibarra and her husband, Cipriano, of Roswell; Lorie Gonzales of Roswell; Lucy Sanchez and her husband, Andy; and Dolores Dominguez and her husband, Joe, of California; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 7, 2000 CHAVEZ, LUIS Graveside services for Luis P. Chavez, 81, will be September 8 at Woodbine Cemetery. He died today at his home. He was born on March 9, 1919, in Ruidoso, TX, to Salome Chavez and Dolores (Paz) Chavez. He married Rosa Saiz on May 25, 1972, in Carlsbad, NM. They moved to Artesia in 1951, from Ruidoso. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Luis Sais Chavez Jr. of Artesia; seven daughters, Dolores Amaya, Adela Chavez, Herminia Chavez, Mary Delgado and Arlene Chavez, all of Artesia, and Margie Chavez and Elfida Simpson, both of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Jesus Chavez of Artesia; one sister, Connie De Los Santos of Carlsbad; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Manuel Chavez. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 15, 2000 CHILDERS Graveside services for Curtis E. Childers, 83, will be September 16 at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died September 14 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 9, 1916, to Joel Marion and Melissa Leigh Childers, in West Frankfort, IL, where he grew up. During WWII, he served in the Army in the Papuan, New Guinea, and Luzan Campaigns. In 1953, he moved to Carlsbad. In 1960, he married Eleanor Coleman in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death April 25, 1994, after 34 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joel Childers. Survivors include sons, Jacque Molyneaux of Albany, TX, and Mike Molyneaux of Artesia; sister, Evelyn Childers of Kentucky; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 9, 2000 CLAPP Graveside services for J.P. Clapp, 94, of Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, will be January 10 at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM. Clapp, died January 8, at Lakeview Christian Home. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 21, 1905, near Belton, Texas to John Boston and Susie Jones Clapp. He married his first wife, Anna, in 1957 in Roswell, NM. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1978. He married Ruby Madron in 1987 in Seminole, TX. She preceded him in death August 22, 1991. He moved to Artesia from Weed, NM, in 1959. He was raised in Tennessee. Survivors include a son, E.L. Clapp, of Farmington, NM. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 6, 2000 CLARK Graveside services for J.P. Clark, 85, of Irving, Texas, and formerly of Carlsbad, will be January 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Graveside military rites will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. Clark died January 3 at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, Texas. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 9, 1914, in Bloomington, Texas, to Will and Maggie Margaret Rogers Clark. He was raised and educated in Knox City, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII. He served with the Army's 593rd Amphibious Engineers in the South Pacific earning the rank of corporal. He married Frances Williams 58 years ago in Carlsbad. They made Carlsbad their home from 1950 to 1969 at which time they moved to Cisco, Texas. He and his family were long time members of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as commander of the Carlsbad Lakeview Post and also as district commander. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and IBEW. Survivors include his wife, Frances Clark, of the home; son, Ronn Clark and wife, Michelle, of Irving; daughter, Zayjean Tomerlin of Dallas; grandson, Chad Tomerlin and wife, Bethany, of Lewisville, Texas; granddaughter, Rebekah Clark of Irving; sister-in-law, Pat Bright of Carlsbad; nieces, Betty Patman and husband, Bill, and Joy Tanner and husband, Junior, all of Carlsbad; nephew, Lesley Williams and wife, Frances, of Carlsbad; great-niece, Susan Briggs and husband, Skipper, of Carlsbad; great-nephew, Bruce Jeffress and wife, Liz, of Carlsbad; and several great-great nieces and nephews. (Photo shown of Clark) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 20, 2000 CLINGO A memorial service will be held for Walter H. Clingo on January 22 at Grace Episcopal Church. He was born December 17, 1910, and died November 11, 1999, in Edmond, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Marilla Thomas. Survivors include his children, Judith Havens of Edmond, Okla., Carolyn Olson of Carlsbad, Walter Clingo of Houston, TX, and Patricia Jones of Streetman, TX; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a half-sister, Eva Foti. (Photo shown of Clingo) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 12, 2000 COATSWORTH Memorial services for DOROTHY ROSE COATSWORTH, 82, of Carlsbad, will be held in Mexico, Missouri, at a later date with interment of cremains taking place at Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery in Mexico, Missouri. No local services are planned. She died March 7, at Landsun Home. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. She was born October 27, 1917, in Alageny County, Md. She married Alan Coatsworth on February 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1977. She had been confirmed in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Keyser, W.V., in 1933. She had been a resident of Landsun Home for the past 10 years. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Cynthia C. Gilman, of Chadron, Neb.; and stepsons, Alan Coatsworth, of Mexico, Mo., and Robert H. Coatsworth of Jonesboro, Ark. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 21, 2000 COLE Services were held March 9 in Tullahoma, Tenn., for former Artesia resident, Janet Ann Wagner Cole, 54. She died March 6 due to a complication during surgery. She was a resident of Tullahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvyn and Joan Wagner; and a daughter, Melissa Funk. She is survived by a son, Tommy Funk of Tenn.;four daughters, Billie Jo and Sherri Ann Funk, both of Tullahoma; Janetta Summers of Pell City, Ala., and Allison Michelle Ussery of Los Banos, Calif.; a brother, Corky Wagner of Camp, Ark.; a sister, Kay Simer of Carlsbad; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 10 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 28, 2000 COLLINS Services are scheduled January 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Kenneth L. Collins of 2610 W. Menefee in Artesia. Collins, 68, died January 26 in Albuquerque, NM. Cremation will follow under direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. He was born June 30, 1931, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Kenneth Laverne Collins and Eudora (Keller) Collins. He married Murlene Berg on November 12, 1954, in Tulsa. He served in the Air Force during Korea. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Murlene of the family home; son Brian, wife Stephanie, of Artesia; daughter Kerri Haugland, husband Arild, of Bergen, Norway; sister Grace Burns of Granbury, Texas; and six grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 17, 2000 CONKLIN Graveside services for Edna Wilhoit Conklin, 68, of Mr. Gilead, NC, and formerly of White's City, NM, will be today in Sharon Cemetery. She died May 15 at her home. Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro, NC is in charge of arrangements. She was born March 1, 1932, in Montgomery County, NC to Edgar Lee and Sallie Jarrell Wilhoit. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Sam Gilmore and Howard Lee Conklin. Survivors include daughters, Dianne Gilmore Floyd of Norwood and Anita L. Conklin of Mr. Gilead; and three grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 12, 2000 COOK Services for GEORGE "GAYLE" COOK, 83, will be March 13 at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. He died March 10 at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 16, 1916, in Hope, NM, to John Forest and Ruby Bell Pruit Cook. He married Wanda Johnson Cowart on December 31, 1953, in Carlsbad at the home of her grandmother, the late Mrs. James B. Moutray. He enlisted in the US Army at Fort Bliss, TX, in September 1942. His first assignment was at Camp Lee, Virginia. He was sent to the South Pacific for active duty, returning to New Mexico and was honorably discharge January 5, 1946. While in the service, he received the Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. He was a fifty year member of Carlsbad Elks Lodge No. 1558 and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; daughter Karen MacDonald, of Odessa, TX; granddaughter, Wanda Renee McGuire, and great-grandchildren, Trent, Morgan Hope and Ryan of Carlsbad; grandson, Jon Dennis and wife, Lisa, and great-grandchildren, Ana, Melanie, Morgan, Barbara, Erin and Jeffrey of Memphis, Tenn.; grandson, Van Dennis and wife, Cherie, and great-granddaughter, Stevie, of Hobbs, NM; niece, Betty Jo Broussard and husband, Roy, of Capitan, NM; and his twin brother's widow, Frieda Cook, of Capitan. (Photo shown) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 12, 2000 CORTEZ Services were held today for Mauro O. Cortez, 76, of Guadalupita, NM. He died on September 7, in Mora, NM. Burial was at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. He was born December 10, 1923, in Presidio, TX, to Mauro Cortez Sr. and Maria (Ornelas) Cortez. He married Adela Garcia on July 26, 1944, in Artesia. He came to Artesia as a child and stayed until 1951 when he moved to California. He later returned to New Mexico. He was a retired ship builder in San Pedro, CA. He was a Veteran, having served in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife of Mora; sons, Juan Cortez of Ceritos, CA, Herman Cortez of Long Beach, CA, Salvador Cortez of Mora, and Gilbert Cortez of Symsonia, KY; daughters, Esperanza Portillo of Pomona, CA, Esulema Flores of Long Beach, CA, Enedina Draffen of Palos Verdes, CA, Maria Cruz Cortez of Torrence, CA, Linda Cortez of Carson, CA, Evangelina Garcia of Palm Dale, CA, and Corina Portillo of San Pedro, CA; brothers, Andres Cortez of Hobbs, NM, Juan Cortez of Tucson, AZ, Daniel Cortez of Artesia, Refugio Cervantes of Artesia, and Crespin Lara of El Paso, TX; sister, Frances Saiz of Artesia; eleven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - April 2, 2000 COTA Direct burial has taken place for the male infant of Patricia and Mark Cota. The baby was stillborn on March 28, 2000, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Interment took place at Babyland at Sunset Gardens. Sunset Gardens Direct Burial Service was in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 26, 2000 COUCH A private family memorial is pending for Dosky "Granny" Couch of 2314 W. Main in Artesia. Couch, 89, died on January 25 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center in Artesia. Cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. She was born on January 26, 1910, in Nubbin Hill, Ark., to General McCutcheon and Mary (Barnes) McCutcheon. She married Chester Guy Couch on October 9, 1927, in Copland, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1982. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. They came to Artesia in 1951 from Clinton, Arkansas. She is survived by daughters Vada Smith of Roswell, NM and Clara Wright of Fairbanks, Alaska; brothers Woodrow McCutcheon of Oklahoma and Peck McCutcheon of California; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Verva Godfrey; a son; and nine brothers and sisters. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - July 20, 2000 COX, FAYRENE Graveside services are scheduled July 21, at the Hagerman, NM cemetery, for former Hagerman resident Fayrene Cox, 65, of Las Cruces, NM. She died on July 17. She was born October 21, 1934, in Hillsboro, TX, to Charles M. and Polly Troublefield and was raised and educated in Hagerman. She moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1998 from Pueblo, CO. Survivors include son Greg Cox of the home; two grandsons; sisters Charlene Davis, husband Bill, of Farmington, NM, Betty Parker, husband Bill, of Las Cruces, and Joan Bannister, husband Don, of Hagerman; brother Jerry Troublefield, wife Robin, of Aurora, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Denise Darlene Bealer. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - March 15, 2000 COX, IRVING Services were held March 7, at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for Irving S. Cox, 100, who died March 5 at Lakeview Christian Home, Northgate, in Carlsbad, NM. Burial was at Woodbine Cemetery. He was born April 7, 1899, in Rock Springs, TX, the son of Ezekiel Perry Cox and Laura Ann (Green) Cox. He married Ethel Lela Forrest on September 25, 1953, in Carlsbad. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1990. In 1902, his family established a homestead at Hope, NM. He was a stock farmer. He was a longtime member of the Hope Church of Christ. He was preceded in death also by a son, Charles Irving Cox in 1960, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include daughter Marilyn Everett and husband Van of Clovis, NM; stepdaughter Bettye Jenkins of San Antonio, TX; brother Curtis Cox of Carlsbad; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - May 11, 2000 CRAUSBY Services will be May 13 at First Baptist Church in Clayton, NM for former Artesia resident Mary Rebecca "Becky" Crausby of Clayton. Crausby, 48, died May 9 in Amarillo, TX. Graveside services will be May 15, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Artesia. She was born November 11, 1951, to Clifford R. Walker and Rugh (Shehan) Walker. She graduated from Clayton High School in 1969 and from New Mexico State University in 1973. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Carol Crausby on June 29, 1995. She is survived by a daughter, Tara Crausby of Clayton and Tara's father, Owen Crausby; parents Clifford and Ruth Walker of Clayton; brother Dwight Walker, wife Consuelo, of Santa Fe, NM; and sisters Barbara Wyman, husband David, of Calgary, Canada, and Carol Bowman, husband Ron, of Ojai, Calif. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 18, 2000 CROCKETT Funeral services were January 13 in Telluride, Colo., for J. Michael Crockett of Telluride. Crockett, 55, died January 10. He was born in Idabel, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, former Artesia resident, Andrea Knorr of Telluride; daughters Allison and Julia of Telluride; son Mark of Tulsa, Okla.; and brother Jim of Dallas, Texas. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 10, 2000 CUNNINGHAM Services will be held today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home for Sam Cunningham, 96. A graveside service will be held February 11 at Gardens of Memory in Stephenville, Texas. He died February 8 at his daughter's home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 8, 1903, in Kaufman County, TX, to W.A. Cunningham and Molly Elizabeth Faires Cunningham. He grew up in Ellis County, Texas, and was a farmer. He married Ruby Lois Davis. They moved to Alpine, Texas, in 1959. They lived in Stephenville, Texas until about 1978 where he farmed and raised cattle. In 1978, they moved to Carlsbad. He became a resident of Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit in 1996. He was preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters, an infant daughter, Vernell Cunningham, a daughter, Patricia Bascom, and his wife in 1975. Survivors include a son, Sammy D. Cunningham of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter, H. Latrell Kidd of Carlsbad; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. (Photo shown of Cunningham) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 5 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - September 15, 2000 DAVENPORT Services for Kate Davenport, 103, will be September 16 at Terpening & Son Chapel. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. She died September 13 at the Artesia Good Samaritan Center. She was born on June 27, 1897, to James Calvin Whitt and Victoria (McPherson) Whitt in Falls County, TX. She married Herbert E. Davenport on August 9, 1962, in Roswell, NM and moved to Artesia on July 14, 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Laverne Blanton of Artesia; step-daughter LaNell Sweat of Odessa, TX; step-sons, Toby Gene Davenport of Sweetwater, TX, Chester Davenport of Farmington, NM, Bill Davenport of Oceanside, CA, and Don Davenport of Las Cruces, NM; 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son James Masters; 9 brothers; and 3 sisters. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 19, 2000 DAVIDSON Services for Holly Pearl Davidson, 93, will be March 20 at Sunset Gardens Mausoleum. Entombment will follow. She died March 18 at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 6, 1906, in Sheridan, AR, to Louis and Holly Brazil Matthews. Her mother died during childbirth and Holly was raised in Hartshorn, OK, by her mother's family. She married Buford Davidson on December 15, 1924, in Dallas, TX. They moved to Carlsbad in 1943. She had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 11, 1991, one son, and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Cullen Davidson of Carlsbad; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 22, 2000 DAVIS, ELMER Graveside services for Elmer Davis, 70, formerly of Carlsbad, will be today at Oak Hills Cemetery in McAlister, OK. He died February 19 in Vinita, OK. Mill Funeral Home of McAlister, OK, is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 24, 1928, in McAlister, OK. He was a longtime member of the Jehovah's Witness's congregation of Carlsbad. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Davis. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Davis; two sons, Kim and Tim Davis, both of Hallsville, TX; two brothers, Delmar Davis of Las Cruces, NM, and Tony Davis of McAlister, OK; and two grandchildren. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 6, 2000 DAVIS, ROY Funeral services will be held on February 7 at West Funeral Home Chapel, for Roy Dean "Fisty" Davis, 64, of Carlsbad. He died February 3 at his home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born October 5, 1935, to Clifford R. and Hazel Yarbro Davis, in Barstow, TX. His family moved to Carlsbad when he was very young and it was here that he was raised and educated. In 1958, he began his own business, Davis Tire Store in El Paso, TX, which he owned and operated for 36 years. Upon retirement in 1992, he moved back to Carlsbad. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheri Davis, and a brother, George R. "Bob" Davis. Survivors include sons, Wesley Davis of Carlsbad, Yancey Davis of Hobbs, NM, and Roy Davis of Burney, Calif.; a daughter, Charla Paternoster of Austin, TX; brothers, Ed Davis of Carlsbad and Jim Davis of El Paso; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grand- children. (Photo shown of Davis) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 3, 2000 DEBOCK There will be no local services for RAYMOND EUGENE "RAY" DEBOCK, 64, who died March 2 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 30, 1935, in Morrill, Neb., to Herbert Leo and Lois Bessie Beaver DeBock. He moved to Carlsbad about 10 years ago. His wife preceded him in death. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 23, 2000 DE BORDE Graveside services for James "Jim" De Borde, will be August 26 at Sunset Gardens in Carlsbad. He was born August 20, 1929, in Roswell, NM to Bill and Ruth De Borde. He was raised east of Roswell on a ranch along with two brothers and seven sisters. Jim and his wife, Edith, resided on Mountain View Drive for 30 years. He was preceded in death by her in 1997 and one grandson, Patrick Norman, in 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Pattie De Borde of the home in Carlsbad; one son, Tom De Borde and his wife, Connie, of Carlsbad; four grandchildren, Kathy Rogers of Carlsbad, Chris and Deborah Norman of Los Lunas, NM, James "Bo" De Borde of Tallahassee, FL, and Aaron Norman of Albuquerque, NM. He had one great-granddaughter, Emma. His brothers and sisters are Betty Fuller of Porterville, CA, Lois Green and Louise Fletcher, twins that are now deceased; Pete and Mary De Borde of Roswell, Helen and Glen Luff of Midland, TX, Clara and Tom Jindrich of Spokane, WA, Molly Warren of Fredricksburg, PA, Bob and Georgette De Borde of Libby, MT, Mary Kay and Bob Bonham of Modesto, CA, and more than 50 nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - September 13, 2000 DeBruce Services for Joseph Thurman "J.T." DeBruce, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, will be today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home in Carlsbad. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died September 11 at his home. Denton- Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born on May 30, 1912, in Big Sandy, TN. In 1937, he moved to California. He married Lee Ella Bishop on September 3, 1940, in Pamona, CA. They were married 57 years. In 1948, they moved to Carlsbad. He had been a member of Fox and Lake Church of Christ since 1962. He was preceded in death by his wife on December 10, 1997; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include daughters, Linda Brookover and husband Gene of Albuquerque, and Vicki Galyon of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Brookover and Jeffrey Brookover of Albuquerque, David Galyon of Fort Worth, TX, and Jason Galyon and wife Melissa of Annadale, VA; and one great-granddaughter Jessica Brookover of Albuquerque. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 DELANEY No local services are scheduled for Harold R. Delaney, who died January 3 at his home. Direct cremation has taken place under the direction of Sunset Gardens Direct Cremation Service. He was born to Mabel and William Delaney in Bridgeport, Conn. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lawson Delaney, of the home; a son, Leslie C. Delaney of Milford, Conn.; a daughter, Ginny Lynn Stokes of Milford, Conn.; two brothers, Robert Delaney of Long Island, NY, and William Delaney of East Hampton, Conn.; and a sister, Gladys Hulse of Milford, Conn. ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - March 24, 2000 DeVito Memorial services for William Paul DeVito, 22, will be March 25 at San Jose Catholic Church. He died March 9 on a recreation dive. He was a Carlsbad High School graduate and a Petty Officer Second Class Operation Specialist in the US Navy. He was stationed on the island of Guam AS 40 as a Navy diver. He was born May 19, 1977, in Fairfield, CA. He He graduated high school in 1995, attended New Mexico State University for two years and Texas Tech University before entering the Navy in January 1998. Following recruit training in Great Lakes, IL, he reported to the Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic for Operation Specialist "A" School in Dam Neck, VA. He graduated first in his class with honors and was selected for accelerated advancement to Petty Officer Third Class. He then reported to Panama City, FL, for Diver Second Class School. He finished second in his class that graduated seven out of 33 candidates. He reported aboard the USS Frank Cable in May 1999, and was promoted to the rank of Second Class in December 1999. While onboard the Frank Cable, he completed deployments to Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan, Arabia, and Singapore. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his superior performance of his duties. As a member of Frank Cable's Dive Locker, he was instrumental in the successful completion of 14 highly technical underwater ship husbandry evolutions. He was also awarded the Battle "E" Ribbon. (Photo shown) ************************************************************************ The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - January 27, 2000 DILLARD No local services are planned for former Artesia resident Paul Richardson Dillard of Truth or Consequences, NM. Dillard, 92, died on January 24 at the New Mexico Veterans Center in Truth or Consequences. A former resident of Artesia, Dillard was an attorney and practiced in Artesia, Roswell and Farmington. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army. He was born in Waurika, Okla., on February 4, 1907, to Ralph Hays Dillard and the former Ollie (Richardson) Dillard. He is survived by sons David P. Dillard of Rociada, NM, and Philip H. Dillard of Cedar City, UT; daughter Margaret D. Yoder of Highland, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 10, 2000 DIXON Graveside services will be August 12, at Carlsbad Cemetery, for Irene Dixon, 90, of Portales, NM. She died August 9 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales. Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 10, 1909, in Palestine, TX, to Mabel and Alonzo Hudson. She grew up in Hamlin, TX. She married T.E. Dixon on April 30, 1926, near Anson, TX. The family moved to Hobbs, NM in 1937. In 1941, they moved to Carlsbad. She remained there until 1989 when she moved to Portales to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Morris Hudson; sisters, Ann Renfro and Oleta Burleson; son, Melvin, on June 14, 1975; granddaughter, Norma Jean Morgan; and husband, on June 9, 1983. Survivors include daughters, Jean Morgan of Carlsbad, Joanna Wilson of Portales; brother, A.L. Hudson of San Antonio; and seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia (NM) Daily Press - February 22, 2000 DONAGHE Memorial services are scheduled for February 23 at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for Butch Donaghe, 59, of Hope, NM. He died February 20 at his home. Cremation will be under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. He was born August 13, 1940, in Weed, NM, the son of Rufus M. Donaghe and Mildred E. (Winters) Donaghe. He married Patty Lyman on December 17, 1965, in Hagerman, NM. He was a lifelong area resident. He farmed and ranched in the Hope area for 32 years. He was a member of Church of Christ and a Veteran, having served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patty Donaghe, of the home; son Patrick Donaghe and wife, Kathy, of Hope; daughter Lesli Pruitt and husband, Chris, of Lubbock, TX; brothers Bo Donaghe of Jacksonville, FL, Dale Donaghe of Temecula, CA, Danny Donaghe of Carlsbad, NM and Richard Donaghe of Artesia; sisters Lora Stuart of Kenai, AK, and Rose Donaghe of Carlsbad; and three grandsons. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 6, 2000 DUDLEY Laura Jean McMillan Dudley, formerly of Carlsbad, passed away at home in Channelview, TX, on November 17, 1999, of lung cancer. She was born in Carlsbad on April 11, 1941, and moved to the Houston, TX area in 1965 where she married Billy Dudley, also formerly of Carlsbad. She was a long-time member of Channelview Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband; sons and daughter-in-laws, Greg and Tammie Dudley, and Steven and Rene Dudley all of Channelview; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and the Rev. Jonathan Fitzgerald of Golden, TX; grandchildren, Erin and Katelynn Dudley and Caleb Fitzgerald; and 27 nieces and nephews. She is buried next to her brother, Rusty, in Dickerson Cemetery near San Augustine, Texas. (Photo shown of Dudley) ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - January 4, 2000 DUNAWAY Funeral services are scheduled January 5 at Valley View Baptist Church in Snowflake, Ariz., for Ivy S. "Ike" Dunaway of Carlsbad. Dunaway, 83, died January 1 in Show Low, Arizona. Owens Mortuary in Show Low is in charge of arrangements. He was born in Fouke, Arkansas. At age 10, he moved with his family to Texas. They later moved to Carlsbad, where he lived for many years. He married Velma Pegmon in Carlsbad. The couple moved their family to Snowflake, Ariz., in 1964. His wife died in 1977. He moved back to Carlsbad, later marrying Maxine Austin in 1980 in Carlsbad. The couple spent each Christmas in Snowflake. He served in the Navy at the end of WWII. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Carlsbad. He is survived by his wife of the home in Carlsbad; three sons, Ray Dunaway of Carlsbad, Jim Dunaway of Taylor, Ariz., and Jerry Dunaway of Snowflake; a daughter, Darlene Cowart of Grants, NM; a brother, Aubrey Dunaway of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Rose Moore of Las Cruces and Doris Neilson of Atlantic City, NJ; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - August 26, 2000 DURHAM Graveside services for Edith Durham, 90, will be today at Spur Cemetery in Spur, TX. She died August 22 at Landsun Health Service Center in Carlsbad. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born January 20, 1910. She married Herschel Winscel Durham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years on November 9, 1996. Survivors include sons, Duane "Slim" Durham of Spur, TX, and Beryl Durham of Carlsbad; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************* The following excerpts were taken from Page 6A - The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - February 18, 2000 DYCUS Services will be February 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for Ashley Dawn Dycus, 9. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. She died February 15 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born September 6, 1990, to David Lee and Elizabeth Marietta Conner Dycus in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Karl Conner on July 14, 1994. Survivors include her parents; sisters, Natosha Juarez and Stacy Juarez of Greenville and Amanda Juarez of Carlsbad; paternal grandparents, James and Bonnie Dycus of Carlsbad; maternal grandmother, Juanita Mae Conner Carter of Jourdan, Utah; and Maternal step-grandfather, Art Carter of Jourdan, Utah. (Photo shown of Dycus) ************************************************************************ Submitted By: patti pennington ************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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