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Obits Jan. 28

Clifton W. Newbill, 91

Clifton W. Newbill, 91, of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at his home.

He was born on March 30, 1912, in Jackson, Tenn., to Cannon E. and Ona Pearl Latham Newbill.

He married Inez Christesson on Dec. 14, 1930, in Clovis. He worked for K-Barnett Construction for 20 years. Family members said he loved to ride horses and was a great story teller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Cannon E. Newbill Jr.; three sisters, Pauline Donham, Lorene Stockton and Mary Pyle.

Survivors include two daughters, Johnnie Justus (and husband, C.H.) of Portales and Jackie Hardin (Bobby) of North Richland Hills, Texas; a son, Randall Newbill (Charlotte) of Coppell, Texas; two sisters, Annie Simmons of San Fernando Valley, Calif., and Thelma Frazier of Belton, Texas; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

Cecil Bunch will officiate the services.

Burial will be at Melrose Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Melrose Cemetery.