Area Obituaries

James E. Gilbert, 93 of Capitan, NM passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at an assisted living facility in Ruidoso, NM with family by his side. James was born in Mineral Wells, TX on November 30, 1928 to Earl Abraham Gilbert and Lela Velona Black Gilbert. When James (preferred to be called Jim) was…

Jerry John Beach, 82, of Levelland, TX passed from this life on January 7, 2022. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm CST on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home, Levelland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am CST on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in the Krestridge Funeral Home…

Betty Jo Brown Vick, 91, life long resident of Fort Sumner passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in her home. Born on September 17, 1930 in Fort Sumner to Wilma Frances Brown and Robert Hobart Brown. She was the second of six children. She is survived by three sisters and one brother.…

Scott Marshall, 51, of Fort Sumner passed away January 1, 2022. Scott was born January 19, 1970 to the home of Tommy and Tricia (Walker) Marshall. He was raised in Fort Sumner. He participated in 4-H, High Plains Rodeo and athletics in school. He graduated with the Fort Sumner High School class of 1988, and…

Benjamin “Benny” Madrid,75, passed away on December 25, 2021 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Benjamin was born on November 26, 1946 to the home of Abundio and Leandra Madrid in Los Fresnos, Mexico. He was the youngest of four children. Benjamin made his home in Fort Sumner…

Ronnie Gonzales, 62, of Albuquerque and Fort Sumner NM, was called to his eternal resting place on his birthday, December 21, 2021. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Fort Sumner, NM and a graduate of Del Norte High in Albuquerque in 1978. He was an electrician journeyman for…

On Sunday, December 19, 2021, Fred Gauna, 90, of Ft. Sumner, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Fred was born on November 20, 1931, in Yeso, NM, to Catarino and Juanita Gauna. Fred held many titles in his lifetime, including, friend, petty officer 3rd class, veteran, business owner, son, brother, husband, Father,…

Bob Prather, age 100 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away early Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021 at Prarie Acres Nursing in Friona, Texas. He was born March 10, 1921 in Comanche, Oklahoma to the home of Jackson Theodore Prather and Bonnie Lee (Sweat) Prather. He was raised in Texas and New Mexico. Bob attended high…

Emily Hewlett (Hampton) Williams, formerly of Fort Sumner, passed away at 89 years of age on October 21, 2021, in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born at home on November 11, 1931, in St Petersburg, Florida, the youngest daughter of A.W. and Priscilla Hampton. Emily was married for 50years to Robert Williams, who predeceased her in…