All Obituaries

Frances Boling Tipton went to be with her Lord September 8, at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Carrizozo, NM at 10:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Texico, NM, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Burial will be held prior to the funeral service at 9:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) at Sunset Terrace Memorial Cemetery in Farwell, TX. Frances was born July 10, 1929, in...

Odell Spurlin joined his beautiful wife in heaven on September 6, 2022. Odell was born on June 7, 1936, to Elmer Odell Spurlin and Gladys Spurlin in Haskell, Texas. Odell and his family made their way from Texas to Carlsbad, NM where his parents owned and operated Black River Village just outside of Carlsbad. On that land they ranched, had milk cows, as well as the Spurlin Dairy. Odell had an unfortunate accident on the ranch when he found an undetonated bomb from a military practice range...

Jerry Morgan, 77, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022. He entered this world on July 19, 1945 in Plainview, TX, born to John and Eula Morgan. He is survived by his wife Vicki Morgan; son Kirk Morgan and wife Cherie; daughter Gindy Villarreal and husband Pete; sister Linda Carey and 6 grandchildren. Jerry worked in the Telecommuncations industry for 37 years. In retirement he pursued a hobby in woodworking. Jerry's love for...

Euel E Ross, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 30th at his home in Glencoe, New Mexico. Euel was born July 1, 1939 to Euel and Ruth Ross in Glencoe, New Mexico. The family moved to Dell City, Texas where he graduated from Dell City High School in 1956. Euel Married Wanna Bell Walker November 2, 1956. Euel worked for Aarow Gas Company and then to work with Dell Telephone while farming on the side. Euel and Wanna Bell moved to Timberon, New Mexico in 1980 until his retirement in 2001. While...

Sofia Christmas, 63, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 25, 2022. She entered this world on September 4, 1958 born to Edward and Mary Christmas. Sofia is survived by her sons Sterling Rel and Spencer Estrada; brothers Lee Christmas and Joe Christmas. Sofia was a woman loved by many and a woman who will always be remembered for her infectious smile and warm soul. The family invites you all to a memorial service on 9/17/2022 from 1pm-3pm at 116...

Kenneth Lee Knobel who everyone calls Kenny was born on July 24, 1950 in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated high school in 1968 from Natrona County High School. After his basic training for the Wyoming National Guard, he went back to Casper and married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Stephenson on August 29, 1969. Kenny decided on a career as a pharmacist and went on to Junior College in Casper and then to the University of Wyoming at Laramie, Wyoming. He graduated Pharmacy School in May, 1974...

George Louis Schlemeyer, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 after a trip to his favorite fishing hole and before he planned to go to the horse races - two of the many activities he enjoyed while living in Ruidoso, NM. Born on September 10, 1934 to Robert Louis "Louie" Schlemeyer and Alda Mae Weaver Schlemeyer in Wink, TX, he grew up in Odessa, TX and graduated from Odessa High School. During his time at Odessa High, George lettered in baseball, played baritone in the band, was...

Frank Walker, 80, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 7, 2022. He entered this world on December 16, 1941 in Roswell, NM, born to Frank and Inis Walker. Frank lived in Texas for many years, but returned to New Mexico living in Santa Fe, Alto, and Carrizozo. He was an auctioneer and antique dealer for 52 years. Frank is survived by his wife Korene Walker; daughter Tracy Kuehn; dauthter-in-law Christine Walker, 3...

The adventurous, free spirited and extraordinary life of Terri Rae Royston will be remembered with love, long after her passing. Terri experienced complete healing when she walked into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2022.  Her reunion with her momma, Janella Rae Stephens, daddy, Bill Green, sister, Amber Hicks and many beloved pets are certainly worthy of rejoicing. Terri had the type of joy that comes from deep within, one that cannot be shaken by circumstances. Her laugh...

We say farewell to Charles Craft. October 3, 1930 - July 7, 2022. Known to all his friends and family as "Bud" he was a loving family man who worked tirelessly to care for his wife and sons. Born in Pecos, TX in October 1930, his father, Albert, and mother Geneva, moved a good deal following work. Spending his childhood in Austin and San Antonio TX, they later ended up in Santa Fe, NM where Bud attended high school before quitting to start a full-time job. When the Korean War was...