Obituaries
Lloyd McConnell
Jun 18, 2026
Lloyd Wilford McConnell, Jr, 83 of Fort Sumner, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the First Baptist Church, Fort Sumner with Dr. Joe Bunce officiating.
Lloyd was born to Lloyd Wilford McConnell, Sr, and his wife Violet McConnell, in Pueblo, Colorado on...
Powhatan Carter
Jul 22, 2026
Powhatan “Pow” Carter, III, 76, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, NM, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Amarillo, TX, following an illness. Pow was born on November 1, 1949, in Fort Sumner, NM, to Powhatan Jr. and Beverly Carter. Pow grew up on the family ranch north of Fort Sumner. He graduated from Fort Sumner High School in...
Sammie Weatherford
Jul 21, 2026
Sammie Rae Weatherford, age 87, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 1, 1938 in Lancaster, California to the home of Samuel and Minnie (Ferguson) Serratt. She grew up and attended schools in Sudan, Texas.
Sammie was a member of Fort Sumner Church of Christ....
George L Gonzales
Jul 15, 2026
George L. Gonzales, 82, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 15, 2026. George was born June 16, 1944, in Fort Sumner to Albert and Louisa (Lopez) Gonzales. He attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962.
After high school, George moved to Albuquerque. He was employed by Ed...
Caroline Felicia Lucero
Jul 11, 2026
Caroline Felicia Lucero, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM.
Born January 13, 2000 in Las Vegas, NM, Caroline was the beloved daughter of Severo Lucero and Christina Apodaca. Caroline was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School, with the class of 2018. Caroline worked at several...
Maria Elisa "Elsie" Sisneros Rubio
Jul 9, 2026
Maria Elisa "Elsie" Sisneros Rubio 82, a lifelong resident of Vaughn passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 9, 2026 at her daughter's home in Clovis. She was born April 22, 1944 in Vaughn, NM to the home of Merenciano and Adelina Maldonado Sisneros. She grew up attending Vaughn Schools and graduated with the VHS class of 1964.
Elsie...
Alfredo Flores
Jul 7, 2026
Alfredo Flores, born on June 2, 1935, departed this world on July 7, 2026. His passing leaves a profound absence in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Alfredo’s life spanned over ninety-one years, years marked by steadfast devotion to his family and friends, and by the deep connections he maintained within his community. Those fortunate enough to have...
Tommy Cordova
Jul 5, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Tommy Cordova, a man full of love for others and for life itself. In spite of suffering from dementia for 19 years, Tommy never complained and always maintained his child-like faith and his sense of deep gratitude. Tommy was born on July 22, 1954 to Demetrio and Rose (Martinez) Cordova. He transitioned...
Mike Scott
Jul 4, 2026
George Michael “Mike” Scott, 73 of Vernon, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Church in Vernon, Texas, under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home with Dr. Dusty Johnston officiating.
George Michael “Mike” Scott — a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, artist, roper, storyteller, and...
Abel Abeyta
Jun 30, 2026
Abel Kirk Abeyta, 28 of Clovis, NM passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Abel was born November 30, 1997 in Clovis, NM, the son of Anthony Joshua Kirk Abeyta and Elaine (Bishop) Abeyta. He grew up in Fort Sumner and Clovis. He attended school in Fort Sumner and Clovis, graduating from Clovis High...
Andre Martinez
Jun 29, 2026
Andre Miguel Martinez was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and was raised in Santa Rosa, a place he proudly called home throughout his life. A 1996 graduate of Santa Rosa High School, Andre later attended the New Mexico State Corrections Academy, beginning a career built on hard work, resilience, and dedication. Over the years he worked as a laborer, ranch...
Patricia Elliott
Jun 23, 2026
Patricia Louise Elliott, 82, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on June 23, 2026, at Autumn Blessings in Logan, New Mexico, with family at her side.
Patricia, or “Patsy” as her siblings called her, or “Pat” as she was also known by, was born March 12, 1944. Her son, Steve, liked to say, “She was a ’44 model”. Pat was born to...
Carter DuBois
Jun 23, 2026
No" And now the end is near, So I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full, I've traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way" - Frank Sinatra
Carter DuBois, 77 a resident of Lake Sumner passed away at his...
AB Jones
Jun 20, 2026
Arthur Boss "AB" Jones 85, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away on June 20, 2026 at PRMC in Clovis, following an illness. AB was born February 6, 1941 in Clovis, New Mexico to the home of Charlie Raymond Jones Sr and Lorice (Wade) Jones. AB was raised in Clovis as a young boy, and attended Clovis Schools until junior high....
Roy H. Gonzales
Jun 14, 2026
Roy H. Gonzales, a devoted family man and respected professional, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on March 12, 1943, in Santa Rosa, NM, Roy lived a life rooted in dedication, both to his career and to his loved ones. He was raised in Santa Rosa, where he also attended school...
Josefina "Sugar" Salazar Hands
Jun 9, 2026
Josefina "Sugar" Salazar Hands, a beloved caterer, chef, and baker known for her boundless creativity and infectious joy, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas, after a courageous battle with illness. Born on January 9, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona, Sugar touched the lives of many with her funny and fun-loving spirit, a testament to a life lived fully...
Paul Allen (Jay) Hare, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Paul Allen (Jay) Hare, Jr., a devoted family man and skilled cook, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1993, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Jay was a lifelong resident of his hometown, where he was proudly raised and nurtured.
Jay graduated from San Jon High School and dedicated much of his professional...
Doug McCloy
Jun 9, 2026
Douglas Carson McCloy, 75, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Doug was born on August 8, 1950, in Amarillo, Texas, to Samuel and Mary Nan Gillispie McCloy. He spent his childhood in Rosebud, New Mexico, and Morse, Texas. A 1968 graduate of Morse High School, Doug continued his...
David Abeyta
Jun 6, 2026
David Abeyta, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of his community, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Guadalupe County Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 2, 1951, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, David’s life was marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family.
David’s journey began early;...
Vandean Isler
Jun 1, 2026
Vandean Isler, 93, longtime Grady resident, passed away at her home on June 1, 2026.
Born on January 25, 1933, in Forrest, New Mexico, to the home of Van and Celeste (Buttram) McCutchen. She grew up in the community of Forrest, graduating with the Class of 1951 before continuing her education at Eastern New Mexico University, where she earned her Master’s...
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