Obituaries

Jan 9, 2014

John Clayton Evans, 83, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his home. John was born November 13, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Frank Lanham Evans and Dr. Vera Lacy Evans. John was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1947. He was active in the youth group at Fruit Avenue...

Jan 8, 2014

Karen Kay Mason, 53, of Shiprock, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Shiprock. She was born Jan. 8, 1961, in Shiprock, to Mary and Wilbert Junes Sr. She was born to Tachinni and was born for Hanaahaahni. Karen always greeted everyone she knew with a big smile. She was a great woman with a heart of gold. She...

Jan 8, 2014

Raymond S. Willerford, 33, of Aztec, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Farmington. He was born March 14, 1980, in Farmington, to Janet Maxwell and James Maxwell Sr. Raymond is survived by his son, Christopher Willerford; daughter, Kira Willerford; parents; brothers, James Maxwell Jr. and Donny Montgomery; sisters, Katrina Wiza, Rebecca Willerford and Savannah Thompson; uncle Guy Buchanan;...

Jan 7, 2014

Jan 7, 2014

Jan 7, 2014

Ruth Jane Tinker, 89, of Aztec, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, in Farmington. She was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Denoya, Okla., to Arthur and Athra Tabor. Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Raymond King and Joe Tinker Jr. of Aztec; sons, Jerry, Ronald, Billy, Victor and Richard King; daughters, Nancy, Judy and Barbara Ann...

Jan 5, 2014

Gladys Lorraine Crow, 85, of Farmington, quietly passed away in her sleep at home on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, in Farmington. She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Gilmore City, Iowa.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Crow; her parents, Vona and Homer Gray and five siblings; brothers, Bob, Berl and Curtiss Wayne Gray and sisters, Emmajean Brinkley,...

Jan 5, 2014

Inez Hepner went to see Jesus on Sunday, Jan. 5th, 2014. She spent her last week in the hospital with her family by her side. It was truly a week of much sorrow and joy, as God gave us all many blessings as our hearts were breaking. Inez was born March 1st 1936 in Bryant, Texas to Leslie and Lois...

Jan 4, 2014

Betty Beaver Graveside services for Betty M. Beaver, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, on a family plot in Pinehill. Dr. A.J. Williams will officiate. Visitation will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Gallup. Beaver died Jan. 4, 2014, in Zuni. She was born Oct. 5, 1941, in Pinehill, into the Sleeping Rock...

Jan 1, 2014

Leona Ann Bardebben, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Farmington. She was born April 26, 1936, in Denver, Colo. Leona was a waitress for more than 50 years. It is immeasurable the number of friends she made and the lives she touched. She was kind and caring to everyone, especially the homeless in the community....

Dec 30, 2013

Vera Elizabeth Thomas, 82, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, in Bloomfield. She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Higley, Ariz. Vera was the youngest of 11 siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings. Vera is survived by her husband of 41 years, W. Lee Thomas; sons, Roger "Bill" (Jackie) Thomas of...

Dec 28, 2013

James Caffee Gallup, NM Services for James Jude Caffee, 15, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Joshua Generation of Jesus in Gallup. Caffee died Dec. 28, 2013, in Gallup. He was born Dec. 30, 1997, in Gallup. Caffee was a freshman at Gallup High School and played football. He also played baseball for the city league...

Dec 28, 2013

Richard Joseph Talley, SR. March 12, 1940- December 28,2013 Richard J. Talley Sr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born in Clovis, March 12, 1940, to George B. and Thelma Talley. Richard married the love of his life, Edna Marie (Yount) Talley, March 15, 1957, they've been happily married 57 years. Recently returning to the area...

Dec 28, 2013

Betty L. Ringgold, 73, of Farmington passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at her home. Betty was born May 28, 1940 in Grants, New Mexico the daughter Walter Holmesly and Verna Whitman. Betty attended Farmington High and spent all of her life San Juan County. She had four children Kelley, Valerie, Darla, and Alisa. She married Johnny in 1972, and...

Dec 27, 2013

Betty Whitey, 71, of Albuquerque, formerly of Carson, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Albuquerque. She was born May 1, 1942, in Carson, to Jim Harvey and Bessie Whitey Jim. Betty enjoyed doing arts and crafts, like beadwork and when she was younger she enjoyed weaving. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was preceded...

Dec 26, 2013

Dec 25, 2013

Avery Patrick Overson infant came to us on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and left us the same day on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Avery leaves behind his parents Stephanie McDonald and Chris Overson; and sisters Audrianna, Simone, and Scarlett. A Funeral Mass will be held for Avery at 1:00pm Tuesday December 31st...

Dec 25, 2013

Mark Llewlyn Jones, 56, of Aztec passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Mark was born April 23, 1957 in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Richard and Dorothy Jones. He had a love for life. Mark was educated in Rochester, Minnesota over the years and was employed by Bednarksi Plumbing in Longville, Minnesota....

Dec 25, 2013

Billee Jean Nachtrieb May 18, 1939- December 25, 2013 Billee Jean Nachtrieb, 74, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in Farmington. She was born may 18, 1939 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Billee's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Avenue , in Farmington, 505-325-9611. those who wish to express their condolences may do so at...

Dec 24, 2013

Allana McCoy Lowman, 83, a long term resident of Aztec, passed into eternal life with Christ her Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, having lived a full and abundant life. Allana was born June 11, 1930, to Lawrence and Theda McCoy of Big Spring, Texas. Her mother preceded her in death from complications in childbirth. Allana was then cared for...