Donnie Ray Southern of Portales, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 79. After several months of declining health, Donnie died peacefully with his family by his side.
Donnie was laid to rest in the Pottsville Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 6, where a graveside service was conducted.
Donnie was born in Portales on Dec 8, 1943, to JW and Lillie Mae Southern, the youngest of four…
