Area Obituaries

John Willard Smith 1927-2026 Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elida Cemetery, followed by a lunch/visiting at the Floyd Senior Center in Floyd, NM. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. John’s family would like to thank everyone…

Ellaine Ann Calhoun Doak February 8, 1944 – April 19, 2026 Ellaine Ann Calhoun Doak passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, to Imogene and Elliott Calhoun, and grew up with her younger brother, Tom Calhoun. While Ellaine’s father was in basic training in the…

Gerald Ward Drake: 8/22/1940 – 4/26/2026 Gerald “Gerry” Ward Drake passed away peacefully at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by the love of his family. Gerry had a stretch of health troubles that he encountered the same way he met most things in life—steady, quiet, and without complaint. He was an eternal…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we are announcing that our beautiful, wonderful, amazing mother, grandmother, wife, teacher, and friend, Pamela Kay Richards passed away unexpectedly in her home in Fort Sumner, NM on February 19th, 2026. Pam was 70 years old. Pam was born in Tucumcari, NM to parents Gerald and Vandean…

Cornelia Fidelia Vigil Grooms, affectionately known as “Phoebe” passed away on February18, 2026, at White Sands Nursing Home in Hobbs, New Mexico. Born on December 5, 1935, in El Corazon, New Mexico, she lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a deep connection to her family and community. Phoebe dedicated many years to working…

Luecious Xavior “Bubba” Lucero, 21 a resident of Melrose, New Mexico passed away in an auto accident near Kermit, Texas on Friday, February 20, 2026. Visitation hours for family and friends will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00…

Kerry Zane Lassiter of Clovis New Mexico went home to his savior, he was 63 years old. Kerry was born in Ft Sumner New Mexico June 11, 1962. He was the eighth child and fourth son born to Charles and Shirley Garrett Lassiter. Kerry and his family made their home in Yeso New Mexico. Before…

Enrique F. Sena, 47, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home in Hagerman, NM following lengthy health complications. He was born on February 15, 1978 at the DeBaca General Hospital in Fort Sumner, NM. Enrique grew up in Santa Rosa and Fort Sumner attending Fort Sumner High School where he was a standout…

Juanita Chavez McIntosh Juanita (Chavez) McIntosh, 47 of Puerto De Luna, NM, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at UNMH in Albuquerque following an illness. She was born January 25, 1978 at DeBaca General Hospital in Fort Sumner, NM. Juanita is a 1996 graduate of Santa Rosa High School, she attended the University of…

Charlotte (Sena) Griego, 88 a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner passed away at her home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2026. Charlotte was born to the home of Carlos T and Christine (Casaus) Sena on September 14, 1937 in Fort Sumner, NM. Charlotte grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools.…