A6 Tuesday, January 7, 2014 OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES day that will be.” Your day has finally come, and only rejoicing remains. Condolences may be made online at lagronefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Tommy J. Britt
A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for Tommy J. Britt, age 73, of Dexter, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2014. Rev. Richard Smith with Bethel Baptist Church and Mathew Skariah will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. Tommy was born to Thomas Henry and Myrtle Payton Britt on Dec. 11, 1940, south of Lake Arthur. He worked hard with his family, from picking cotton as a child to going with his daddy and driving a truck at the age of 12. He could do and fix just about anything. He loved driving trucks and running heavy equipment. His strong work ethic was such that people would request that he be the one to do their job. It was important to him that he work with excellence. He dug the basement of Goddard High School and the Sunwest building. Tommy retired from the Chaves County Road Department in 2001, freeing him to do things he cherished in life. Some of these things were his love in studying and sharing God’s word, spending time with this family, watching his grandson play sports, singing, fishing, camping, gardening, working with wood and making something special with his hands. He made the crosses in front of Highland Baptist Church. Tommy had great appreciation for the simple things in life. He loved the earth and the smell of her after a rain, the sound of a running brook, early morning coffee on the front porch, sitting in a chair in the yard to spray and water it himself (forget the sprinkler), sleeping under the stars and gazing at any wonder the Lord had made. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Geneva, of Dexter, who on June 5, 1959, he wed and built a life of 54 years together, his daughter Lenora Bowles and her husband Robert of Dexter, his beloved grandson Joseph Bowles of Dexter and his fiancé, Holly Craig of Roswell, sisters, Edna Herring of Roswell, Ruth Howell and husband Duane of Lubbock, Texas, brother Hank Britt and his wife Elaine of Dexter, Richard Smith, a friend as close as a brother, and his wife Sue of Roswell, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death and touching him in life were his parents, two brothers, Henry Britt and John Britt, and two sisters, Helen Britt and Alice Allison. A special thank-you to Dr. Braik and the many health care providers who saw every need and worked with compassion to make having cancer easier to bear, for those of you who took the time to pray with and for him, nurses who sat with him drinking a cup of coffee and taking time to chat when he would wake in the night. You were a special light through the process. Humming this song in his sleep just a week or so before he left us we know he was looking for his new day. “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I will see. When I look upon His face, the one who saved me by His grace. When He takes me by the hand, and leads me to the promise land; What a day, glorious
James Arthur Burnside
Memorial service for James Arthur Burnside, 67, will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. James passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. James was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Greenville, Tenn., to Harold L. Burnside and Joyce N. Richmond. James was a minister and loved sharing the word of God through gospel singing and teaching. He was a Tool and Die specialist for many years and taught his trade at Eastern New Mexico University of Roswell. James is survived by his wife, Patricia Burnside of the family home in Roswell; four children, Jason Burnside and wife, Ericka of Hobbs; Julianne Stewart and husband Gregory of Temperance, Mich.; James Burnside II of Maumee, currently in Japan; ElizaBurnside of beth Maumee/Roswell; two stepchildren, Eddie Glass and Sonya of Hobbs and Sherry Glenn and Tom of Roswell; helped raise grandchildren, Curtis, Robert and Rachelle Glass, Tonya and Amy Lamb. Other grandchildren include Jessyka Stewart, Seth Burnside, Dugen, Shelby and Shiann Glenn. Brother Timothy Burnside and Christine of Goose Creek, S.C.; sisters, Lynette Bryant of Toledo, Ohio; Susan Burnside-WilliamsSedillo of Roswell; brothersin-law and sisters-in-law the Hittle and Washichek families, numerous nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Joyce Burnside; brothers-in-law, David Bryant and Ben Napps. Everyone who knew Jim will miss his practical and corny jokes and useless (but entertaining) knowledge of history. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ruth Anna Hay
Memorial services will be held for Ruth Anna Hay, 97, of Roswell, at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1718 N. Atkinson Ave., with Norman Lucas officiating. Ruth passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. Ruth was born on Dec. 29, 1916, to Walter Taylor and Kate Brown Taylor in West Chester, Penn. She
was married to William R. Hay for 56 years until his death in 1991. She resided in Roswell, coming from Albuquerque 34 years ago, and was a member of the Spring River Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Margaret H. Hodge of Sandy, Ore., Deborah L. Morgan of Amarillo, Texas, and Dorothy Jane Gurule of Roswell; grandchildren, Benjamin Hay, Christopher Hay, Daniel Hay, Jonathan Hay, Ian Hodge, Damon Hodge, Hawke Morgan, Alex Morgan, Gabriele Morgan, Jessica Crouch and Abran Gurule and many greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William R. Hay, her son William R. Hay Jr., and great-grandson Derrick Hay. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
who took care of her here in Roswell and in Lubbock, especially Vikki and Alanna in Lubbock at the University Medical Center.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me, I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all, I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of the day, If my parting has left a void. Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, All these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Condolences may be made online at lagronefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Genie Lyons
Genie was born on Dec. 22, 1946, in Addington, Okla. Then, on Dec. 28, 2013, God called her home in Lubbock, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at 2 p.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Her father Lonnie Lyons passed on Sept. 20, 1997, and her mother, Laura “Bernice” Elizabeth L yons on Sept. 17, 2000. She has also been preceded in death by her sisters: Betty S. Minshew, Linda Andrews, Peggy L. Wallace and Shirley M. Capps; her brothers: David D. L yons and Don R. Lyons and her sister-in-law, Jackie Lyons. Genie is survived by her only son, Bill “Billy” Capps and daughter-in-law Sheri of Roswell. She is survived by sisters: Bess J. L yons and Teresa M. Odell, both of Aledo, Texas, and Sheila Baum-Morris and her husband Barry of Roswell. Her surviving brothers are Joe “Bud” L yons of Tulsa, Okla., Donald G. Lyons and partner Eleanor Pena and Ronald “Ron” L. Lyons and his wife Alyson, all of Roswell. Genie’s extended family are: Clarence Pearce; Jeff and Cathie Sapp and their daughters: Paige, Lindsay and Cassandra; Richard and Rhonda Lant and their children: Preston, Angie Price, and Krystle Smith. Genie is also survived by 18 nieces and 11 nephews. Her grandchildren: Bill Capps Jr., April Renee, Nevaeh Dawn, Marcus Dayton and Gunner Wayne will really miss their Boo Boo! Her former daughter-in-law, Lisa Hermosillo, will miss her as well. Genie was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandma and friend. She never had a cross word for anyone. She was always helping each and every person in a very special way. She said she felt better staying busy. Bill will be forever grateful for his mother who was there each and every day to help him on his way and will miss his angel who’ll guide him from above. Rest in peace, Mom. Rest in peace. We will always like to thank the staff and doctors
Harold Paul
Graveside services for Harold Paul, 87, of Roswell, will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at South Park Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Arlet of Adventure Bible Church officiating. The family will be accepting visitations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. Harold passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. Harold was born in Madison County, Ill., where he worked on the family farm for 25 years and drove a semi-truck for Illinois Farm Supply during slow times on the farm. Harold left Illinois in 1970 due to health reasons and moved his family to Roswell, where he worked for the Roswell Independent School District as a carpenter in the maintenance department, he retired from the schools in 1989. Harold loved woodworking, reading, his Bible and telling stories about his days on the farm and truck driving. Harold will be missed by all who knew him, especially those who had the privilege of calling him Husband, Dad and Grampa. Harold was the beloved husband of Arlene Paul who survives him at the family home. Other survivors include his daughter Sandra Schmid and her husband Jake; son Gerald and wife Shena all of Roswell; daughter-in-law Elaine Paul of Worden, Ill.; sister-in-law Hope Bivens of Moro, Ill.; four grandchildren, Jeremy Paul and wife Saori of Edwardsville, Ill.; Laura Chaffin and her husband James of Meridian, Idaho; Jason Paul and companion Denayne Jones; Michael Paul and wife Melissa, all of Roswell and seven greatgrandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Emma Paul and son
Roswell Daily Record Larry Paul. A special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for the kindness and care given to Harold Paul. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chaves County Cancer Fund. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Nina Audine Cale
Nina Audine Cale, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. She was born Dec. 20, 1955, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Berry and Ina Cale. Nina loved the Lord, her family, her friends, and laughter. She enjoyed singing in church and volunteering her time. Nina was extremely creative, enjoying ceramics, pottery, cooking, gardening, sewing and needlepoint. She loved animals and had a way with them. Nina was loved and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her father Berry Cale and her brother Ronnie Higgins. Nina is survived by her son Marty Jones and his wife Stephanie of Clovis; her son Cody Jones and his wife Jolene of Tacoma, Wash.; her mother Ina Cale of Roswell; her brothers, Alfred Higgins of New Athens, Ill., Charles “Chuck” Higgins of Albuquerque and Gordon Cale of Roswell; her five grandchildren and her loving friend Lonnie Lee of Roswell. A private family memorial will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her honor to the Roswell Humane Society, Roswell, NM.
ous person with all people and her family, worked at Levis Strauss for 25 years, didn’t know any strangers, everyone was a friend. She loved her husband, Ruben Cereceres, of 46 years, her daughter and her family dearly. Marcelina was an amazing wife and mother, was loved by many, and will be greatly missed by the people who were touched by her kindness. Her family and lifelong friends were everything to her. Marcelina is survived by her husband, Ruben Cereceres of the family home; daughter, Rosa Franco Cereceres; son, Carmelo Olvera; brothers and sisters: Anestacia Lopez of Socorro, Texas; Adela Bugarin of Roswell; Francisco Huerta of Hagerman; Esteban Huerta of Dexter; Carolina Huerta of Hagerman; Carlos Huerta of Granada, Colo.; Martina Huerta of Dexter and Baudelio Huerta Jr. of Hagerman. Marcelina was preceded in death by her father, Baudelio Huerta; mother, Cruz Sigala Huerta; brother, Inocencio Huerta; and grandson, Emilio Franco Jr. Pallbearers will be Inocencio Huerta, Inocencio Jr. Huerta, Elias Huerta, Francisco Huerta, Israel Huerta, Marcos Huerta, Antonio Huerta, Jaime Huerta, Ismael Huerta, Gabriel Huerta, Juan Mendoza, Michael Mendoza, Jose Lopez, Antonio Lopez, Feliberto Lopez, Adolfo Lopez, David Bugarin and Isaac Irigoyen. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Kim Belyeu Villeneuve
Services are pending at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Kim Belyeu Villeneuve, age 44, of Roswell, who passed away Jan. 5, 2014. A complete announcement will be made when arrangements are finalized. Condolences can be made online at lagronefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
ETHEL REASER
Chapel @ Sunset Church of Christ: 3723 34th St. Lubbock, Texas Memorial Services Saturday, January 11 11:00 AM
MARCELINA CERECERES
Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel & South Park Cemetery Marcelina Cereceres
Funeral service for Marcelina Cereceres, 61, of Dexter, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home chapel, with Pastor Ricardo Castillo officiating. Burial at South Park Cemetery to follow. Family will be accepting visitations on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. Marcelina passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. Marcelina was born Jan. 16, 1952, in Cajones, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Baudelio and Cruz Huerta. Marcelina was a very gener-
Funeral Services Wednesday, January 8 10:00 AM
RUTH ANNA HAY Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Memorial Services Saturday, January 11 12:00 PM
HAROLD PAUL
South Park Cemetery Graveside Services Thursday, January 9 1:00 PM
JAMES BURNSIDE
Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel Memorial Services Tuesday, January 7 1:30 PM