Sarabel Hall Key
Sarabel Hall Key was born on December 18, 1921 in Fort Sumner, NM. She resided south of Fort Sumner where her dad worked on the “Old Bar V” ranch and the “LX” ranch. She was home schooled and taught how to play the piano by her mother and graduated in 1938. She attended Lindenwood University…
Read MoreMartha Louise Chavez
Martha Louise Chavez, 61 of Santa Rosa passed away Saturday, October 09, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. She was born June 8, 1960 in Tucumcari, NM the daughter of Antonio and Magdalena (Marquez) Chavez. Martha grew up in Puerto De Luna, she attended Santa Rosa public schools and graduated from Santa…
Read MoreMelody Ann Hudson
Melody Ann Hudson Link of Dallas, Texas, died peacefully among her family in the late evening of Thursday, September 2, 2021. A native Houstonian, she attended Jefferson Davis High School in Houston and Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Melody was preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Bell Wadsworth and Paul Condell Hudson, and her…
Read MoreRebecca L. Lopez
Rebecca L. Lopez, 90 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 following an illness. She was born June 14, 1931 in Fort Sumner to the home of Alfredo and Camila (Lopez) Lucero. She grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. She worked for many years as a child care…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Joy
William “Bill” Joy, 85, of Portales died early on the morning of Sept. 6, 2021 in Portales. At his request, there will not be a formal service. The family will host an informal gathering at his home, 208 NM 267, on Sat., Sept. 11, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. William McLaren Joy, known to…
Read MoreElizabeth A. “Lib” Cortese
Elizabeth A. “Lib” Cortese, age 100 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Retirement Ranch of Clovis. Lib was born January 06, 1921 in Hereford, TX the daughter of William and Lula (Boydston) Adkisson. She grew up in Hereford, Amarillo and Grady. Lib graduated from Grady High School in 1938. She…
Read MoreRachelle Lynn Willie
Rachelle Lynn Willie, 27 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Plains Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born June 3, 1994 in Gallup, NM, the daughter of Reva Marie Lee and Franklin Willie. Rachelle grew up in Fort Sumner where she attended schools beginning in first grade.…
Read MoreLewis “Jack” Walraven
Lewis “Jack” Walraven, 82, of Fort Sumner, NM died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home following an illness. Jack was born April 06, 1939 in De Baca County to the home of Fowler Walraven and Nina E. Long. He was reared and attended school at Fort Sumner, graduating with the class of 1957. Jack…
Read MoreCarlos J. Hernandez
Carlos J. Hernandez, 90 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Carlos was born July 12, 1931 in Yeso, NM to the home of Miguel and Delfinia (Garcia) Hernandez. He attended schools in Yeso and Fort Sumner. Following graduation he…
Read MoreTracy Dawn Ramsey
Tracy Dawn Ramsey, 56 of Fort Sumner passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Roswell following a sudden illness. She was born June 17, 1965, in Roswell, to the home of Aubrey Tyler and the late Denise Tyler (Barnhill). Tracy moved with her family from Roswell to Fort Sumner in 1971 where she attended school.…
Read More