Obituary

Eldon McAfee Obituary Eldon Lynn McAfee, 52, of Portales, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Amarillo.  Eldon was born on September 17, 1971, in El Paso, Texas.  Eldon had a passion for roping when he was young.  He spent most days out practicing and at roping...

Carol Wood-Nation Obituary Funeral services for Carol Jean Wood-Nation, 65, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Dora Baptist Church with Pastor Benjamin Pritchett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Ben...

  Rocklin "Rocky" Kearney Howard, 70, of Portales, NM, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Amarillo, TX following a breif illness. He was born on October 27, 1953, in Farmington, NM. Rocky was an electrician at ENMU from 1988 until his retirement in 2013.   He is...

Donald Criss Obituary Donald Frederick Criss was born on January, 1943 in Penfield, NY.  He died peacefully at home in Portales, NM the night of March 2, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He is survived by his wife, Paula,...

Kenneth "Butch" Martin Obituary A memorial service for Kenneth Howard “Butch” Martin, 83, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Central Christian Church, 1528 S Main Ave. with Pastor Don Thomas officiating. Kenneth “Butch” Martin was...

Mary "Lisa" Tapia Obituary Memorial services for Lisa Tapia, 67, of Portales will be held at a later date. Mary Elizabeth Tapia, known to virtually everyone as "Lisa," was born Dec. 20, 1956 in Portales to the home of Maria Socorro (Baca) and Bernardo "Benny" Tapia,...

Jimmy Scott Obituary Memorial services for Jimmy Dee Scott, 88, of Portales, will be at 2:00 PM, Sat., Mar. 2, 2024 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Don Thomas officiating.  All of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with Jack Tixier, Scott...

Roberta "Bobbie" Stone Obituary Memorial services for Roberta "Bobbie" Stone, 94, of Clovis, will be announced at a later time. Roberta Lee Stone, known to family and friends as "Bobbie," was born April 4, 1929 in Pasadena, CA, and died early on the morning of...

Sandford Long Obituary Graveside services for Sandford Auther Long, 68, of Portales, will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 2:00pm at Portales cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Tristen Clark, Zachary Long, Jacob Long and Samuel Long. Celebration of Life...

Benny Carty Obituary Services for Benny Carty, 68, of Dora, will be held at 10:00 AM, Sat., Feb. 24, 2024 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Dale Bowlin officiating, assisted by Dr. Sherri Wilson.  Burial will follow in the Mount Zion Cemetery, with Mac Carty, Jordan...