Rosetta Lindsey
Services: Have been held.
Rosetta Lou Lindsey, 82, of Portales died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Las Cruces.
She was born in Des Moines, N.M., on Jan. 6, 1921, to Emerson and Ollie Smith. The family lived in Arizona, Colorado, Grenville, Ranchvale and Clovis. In high school, Rosetta met her future husband, Larkin Curry Lindsey Jr. They were married May 28, 1938, in Encino, N.M. They lived in Forrest, Field, Melrose and Portales.
A family member said Rosetta devoted her life to her family and to God, and she will be remembered as a loving wife, a devoted mother and grandmother, a caring daughter and sister, and a true friend of many.
She attended First Baptist Church of Portales and was a member of the Adult I Ladies’ Sunday School Class, the East Valley View Homemakers’ Club and the La Escalera Art Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larkin Curry Lindsey Jr.; husband, Clyde Bennett; and two sons, Charles and David Lindsey.
Survivors include daughters, Patricia Bailey (and Harvey) of Henderson, Texas, Lois Crozier (Gerald) of Portales and Amarillo, and Lauretta Smith (A.C.) of Alamogordo; sons, Glen Lindsey (Libby) of Las Cruces, Don Lindsey (Kristy) of Corrales, Kevin Lindsey (Beth) of Portales, and Keith Lindsey (Shawndi) of El Paso; two brothers, Robert Smith of Pueblo, Colo., and Amiel Smith of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be sons Glen, Don, Kevin, and Keith Lindsey and nephews Robbie Smith, Mark Smith, and Lynn Lindsey.
Honorary pallbearers are sons-in-law Harvey Bailey, Gerald Crozier and A.C. Smith.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wheeler Mortuary in Portales.
The Rev. Philip Fike will officiate. Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Arthur Littlejohn
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Arthur Littlejohn, 81, of Portales, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1921, on the family farm 12 miles south of Portales, to Virgie and Jimmy Littlejohn.
He grew up on the family farm and attended school at Rogers, graduating in 1939. He married Ruby Rhodes on July 30, 1943. They moved to California in the early 1950s where he pastored a Baptist church in Wasco and worked with area congregations. In 1963 he moved to Roswell where he worked as manager of Denny’s Restaurant and later head custodian at the New Mexico Military Institute. He retired in Portales about 1987.
He was a hospital chaplain in Portales. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; and a son, Donnie Jim Littlejohn.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Mickey Littlejohn (and wife, Pam) of Somerville, Texas; a daughter, Patricia Ann (Horton) of Anthony; four grandchildren, Christopher Ryan and Todd Matthew Horton and Allison Gabrielle and Shannon Celeste Littlejohn; a great-grandchild, Brett Andrew Horton; and a brother, Melvin Littlejohn of Portales.
Herbert Bergstrom and Philip Fike will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery near Dora.
Pallbearers will be Chris, Todd and Jim Horton, Mike Littlejohn, Jeff Harris and Frank Rhodes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Pittillo, Joe Visage, members of the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Cordie Lockmiller
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Cordie Mae Lockmiller, 69, of Clovis, owner of C&L Drapery and Upholstery, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 25, 1934, in Clovis to James and Beatrice Smith Stephens.
Mrs. Lockmiller was a lifetime resident of Clovis. She married Sterling Lockmiller on June 3, 1951, in Clovis.
She was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church and a loving grandmother, family members said.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Wesley Stephens; and one grandson, Wesley Lockmiller.
Survivors include her husband, Sterling of Clovis; one son, Bobby (and wife Pam) Lockmiller of Texico; two daughters, Becky (and Mark) Kaime of Bloomfield and Cheryl (and Gerald) Whitener of Texico; two sisters, Beulah Mitchell and Peggy Neff, both of Clovis; one brother, Bill Stephens of Clovis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson, Jordan Bowers.
The Revs. Brad Reeves and Jim Peabody will officiate the services.
Burial will follow at Texico Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Tina Bowers, Vance Kaime, Dustin Whitener, Denise Whitener, Trace Lockmiller and Tara Lockmiller.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Children’s Home in Portales.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
William Locknane
Services: Have been held.
Mr. William Eugene Locknane, 75, of Clovis, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born on May 4, 1929, in Clovis, to Jesse and Ruby Dunn Locknane.
He married June Edwards on June 11, 1950, in Clovis. He was employed by ICX Freight for 25 years and farmed and ranched in the Broadview area. He was a member of Parkland Baptist Church and was a 4-H leader for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, J.D.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Karen James (and husband, Don) of Plainview, Texas, Ann Callaway (Jimmy) of Lubbock and Jane Rowan (Keith) of O’Brien, Texas; two sons, Bill Locknane (Denise) of Pampa, Texas, and Morris Locknane (Jerri) of Lubbock; a sister, Angie Fite (Bob) of Roswell; nine grandchildren, Randy James (Cory), Gina James, Grady Locknane (Celeste), Cortney Locknane, Cody Locknane, Kiel and Kate Rowan and Murray and Blake Locknane.
Herbert Bergstrom will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Wheatland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are his grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkland Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Pauline Lofton
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Pauline Vaughn Lofton, 87, of Bellview, a housewife, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Dec. 16, 1915, in Hollene, to Thomas and Cora Turner Vaughn.
She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1933 in Hollene. She met her future husband in school and they married Oct. 27, 1934. They lived their entire married life farming in the Hollene community. She was the first Curry County Fair Queen in 1931. Family members said she enjoyed cooking, giving special pies to friends, neighbors and family, making afghans and other crochet projects and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph Lofton; siblings, Chester, Bryan, Hollie, Artie and Roy Vaughn and Ruby Foster.
She is survived by her children, Nola Dean Gunnells (and husband, Charlie) of Clovis, Tommy Lofton of Bellview, James Lofton (and wife, Roxie) of Clovis and Donald Lofton of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Robbie Lee Thompkins and Lela Stockton, both of Clovis; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The Revs. Farrell Odom and Amanda Garrison will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Hollene Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Pat Woods, Eddie Harrington, Charles B. Stockton, Douglas Lofton, Moreland Harrington, Paul Dean Gunnels and Joel Joyce.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grady and Broadview volunteer fire departments, Alumni Scholarship Program at Grady School or Grady Methodist Church
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
John Longridge
Services: Have been held.
John Charles Longridge, 66, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Clovis, died Friday, May 7, 2004, in Sacramento.
He was born on Nov. 21, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, to Charles Albert and Margaret Jo Goins Longridge.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle Longridge of Sacramento, Calif.; four children; and three grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 p.m. (PDT) until 6 p.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville, Calif.
Arrangements are by Lambert Funeral Home of Roseville.
Patsty Loomis
Services: Have been held.
Patsy Ruth Loomis, 68 of North Potomac, Md., died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 8, 1934.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Morton and Emily Gragg and W.R. and Ruth Long; and two sisters, Susie Gragg and Dee Lansford.
Survivors include two daughters, Leslie Duke (and husband, Arnold) of North Potomac, Md. and Kelly Bakken of Las Cruces; six grandchildren, Sara Bakken, Jonathan Juneau and Tara, Tiffany, Alex and Zachary Duke; two sisters, Lu Koury of Albuquerque and Anna Lee Henry of Clovis.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ruidoso.
Arrangements are by Rapp Funeral and Cremation Services of Silver Springs, Md.
Dorothy Looney
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Dorothy Geraldine Looney, 77, of Bovina, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, in Friendswood, Texas.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1925, in Clovis, to Loy Ivy Lobban and Jessie Catherine Noble.
She was a long-time resident of Bovina and a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Bovina. Family members said she was a talented lady who will be remembered through her quilting, crocheting and other crafts.
She is survived by three daughters; Kay Hodges (and husband, Herman), Lynn Cabe (and husband, Jim) and Lea Brantley (and husband, Rich); a son, Rush Looney; three sisters, Gena Woodward (and husband, D. D.), Jackie Ham (and husband, Joe) and Clydene Joiner; five grandchildren, Michael Hodges, Amy Cabe Shirley, Andi Cabe, Rory and Ryan Brantley; four great-grandchildren, Lexie and Carrie Marburger and Reagan and Kaylea Brantley; an aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
The Rev. Aaron Reed will officiate the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, American Cancer Society, Hospice or The First Baptist Church of Bovina.
Loretta Looper
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Loretta Looper, 56, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1946, in Tucumcari, to Mary and Sam W. Beck.
She grew up in Tucumcari. She moved to Belen in 1964 and was a 1966 graduate of Belen High School. She married John Looper on July 17, 1965, in Belen. The couple made their home in Belen until 1972 when they moved to Portales. In 1989, she established the Portales Massage Clinic, which she operated until retiring in 1999. She was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church. Family members said she enjoyed being outdoors, bowling and spending time loving her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Women’s international Bowling Association.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Carroll, Royce and Gayle Beck, as well as by her parents.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Shawna McGill (and husband, Dent) and Frances Moore (Michael), all of Portales and Johnanna Preston (Todd) of Clovis; four grandchildren, Joshua and Shalea Moore and John-Hayden and Haylee McGill; six sisters, Geraldine Cherry of Farmington, Charlotte Wilson of Amarillo, Maxine Wilson of Bardwell, Ky., Geneva Barrett of Alma, Mich., Nadine Angel and Dyan Beck, both of Tucumcari; three brothers, Darryle Beck of Prescott, Ariz., Charlie Beck of Andrews, Texas, and Ross Beck of Texas;
The Rev. James Fogg will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dent and John-Hayden McGill, Todd Preston, Michael and Joshua Moore and Ralph Bergsieker.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Alvino Lopez
Services: Have been held.
Alvino Lopez Sr., 63, of Farwell, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, in Friona, Texas.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1939, in Fort Quitman, Texas, to Nicholas Ruiz and Maria Refugio Lopez.
He married Maria Duran on Jan 8, 1962 in El Paso, Texas. They moved to the Farwell area in 1966. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and San Jose Catholic Community and was a volunteer fireman in Farwell.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Alvino Lopez Jr. (and wife, Cindy) of Ft. Bragg, N.C., Jacob Lopez of San Antonio, Texas and Abel Lopez of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; two daughters, Irene Lopez of Littlefield, Texas and Jeannie Brigham of Farwell; an aunt, Josefa Loera of Texico; an uncle, Eduardo Lopez of Fresno, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Community in Clovis.
Father Sotero Sena will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Sunset Terrace Cemetery in Farwell.
Pallbearers will be Alvino Jr., Jacob, Abel and Jake Lopez, Hector Perez and Felix Loera.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crown of Texas Hospice.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Juan Lopez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Juan Jose Lopez, 54, of Santa Rosa, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1949, in Fort Sumner, to Augustine and Macedonia Barela Lopez.
He married Diana Tapia on July 28, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nev. Family members said he enjoyed swimming, diving and snorkeling at the Blue Hole and watching the Santa Rosa Lions play football. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Alice Garcia; and a brother, Carlos Lopez.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Leticia Lopez of Santa Rosa; a son, Harold Lopez of Albuquerque; his mother; two brothers, Sonny Apodaca (and wife, Irene) of Clovis and Robert Lopez (Angela) of Fort Sumner; five sisters, Gloria Coronado (Abel) and Jean Boughton (Dale), all of Albuquerque, Juanita Madrid (Samuel) of Austin, Texas, Deanna Martinez (Jesus) of Portales and Angela Lucero (Gilbert) of Rio Rancho; his mother and father-in-law, Steve and Odelia Tapia of Pastura; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Gonzalez (Thomas) of Pastura and Susan Martinez (Scott) of San Antonio; a brother-in-law, Ernest Tapia (Mary Lou) of Santa Rosa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary is scheduled for 7 tonight at St. Rose Church in Santa Rosa. Father Nick Nichols will officiate the services. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa.
Pallbearers will be Thomas, Joaquin and Tito Gonzalez, Danny Barela, Gary Casaus, Dominic Lopez, Ralph Sena and Richard Chavez.
Arrangements are by Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa.
John David Lovelace
Services: Have been held.
Mr. John David Lovelace, 82, of Farwell, a farmer, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1920, in Farwell, to Tom and Willie Chastain Lovelace.
He graduated from Farwell High School. He married Ann Nabors on Dec. 5, 1947, in Abernathy, Texas. He was a member of the Farwell Masonic Lodge, the Methodist Church and a former member of the Rotary Club. He served as Pastor Parish chairman and taught the “Border Bible Class” at Hamlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Farwell. He was instrumental in helping organize the “Faith at Work” Sunday school class at First United Methodist Church in Clovis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Edgar, Charles, Lloyd, Gene, Woodrow and Arlin; and two sisters, Hazel Thurston and Mary Bilbrey.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Marsha Graham (and husband, Jim) of Clovis; a grandson, David Graham (Lisa) of Texico; a great-grandson, Garit Graham of Texico; two sisters, Iona Hamilton of Lubbock and Merle Norris of Clovis; and several nieces and nephews.
Steve McElroy will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Sunset Terrace Memorial Cemetery in Farwell.
Pallbearers will be L.E. Byrd, David Graham, Delbert Lingnau, Todd Lingnau and Kirk Lingnau, Howard Leavell, Richard Hadley and Kirk Fly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Ford, members of the “Faith at Work” Sunday school class and his nephews and nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Lowe, C.E.
Services: Have been held.
C.E. “Gene” Lowe, 89, of Muleshoe, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Muleshoe Area Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 29, 1914 in Marlow, Okla.
He married Georgia DeBord in Texico on Jan. 11, 1937. He moved to the Muleshoe community in 1944 from Farwell. He owned and operated Lowe Drilling and Pump Company for a number of years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nell Jones; and a brother, Son Lowe.
He is survived by his wife in Muleshoe; one son, Bob Lowe of Lawn, Texas; two daughters, Glennas Wishert of Clovis and Dolores Wood of Monahans, Texas; two sisters, Jewell Triplett of Fritch, Texas, and Jetta Shewmake of Midland, Texas; one brother, Jack Lowe of Plains, Texas; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be officiated by Phil Donaldson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Christian Childrens Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, N.M. 88130.
Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.
Lowe, Olen
Services: Have been held.
Olen Lowe, 90, of Portales, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born Nov. 28, 1912, in Fairplay, Mo., to Nora and Walter Lowe.
Mr. Olen moved to Texas when he was young, and lived in Borger for several years, where he worked in the oil fields. He married Mary Ann Bobo in Portales on Nov. 24, 1931. In 1943, He entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II. Upon discharge, he returned to working in the oil fields and operating a 100-acre farm west of Portales. He then began working as a farm mechanic, and was employed by the Terry Dairy Farm for many years. He had been a resident of the Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales since 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chester Lowe; a half-brother, Walter Lowe, Jr.; two sisters: Kathleen Lowe and Pearl Imoe; and his wife.
Mr. Lowe is survived by several nieces and nephews including Patricia Hamilton of Kalispell, Mont., and Gaylon Bobo of Portales; several cousins including Louise Bilderback of California; and many friends.
The graveside service will be officiated by the Rev. Garlan Hughes.
Mr. Lowe’s friends have been asked to serve as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
