Obituary

Rickey Netz Obituary Rickey Lee Netz, 72, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in his birthplace of Portales, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. Rickey grew up in Knierim, Iowa, graduated from Manson High School, and was confirmed in the Evangelical...

Janine Major Obituary Janine Faye (Johnson) Major, 61, of Portales, NM, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in her home. She was the wife of W. Anthony Major, Jr. (Tony) to whom she was married for 21 years. Born in Pierre, SD, July 15, 1964, Janine was the...

Michael Atterton Obituary Courtesy Obituary Michael W. Atterton, born in Dallas County, Texas, on November 28, 1967, passed away surrounded by love and family. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Michael lived a life marked by hard work, laughter, and unwavering...

Wayne Mize Obituary Graveside services for Wayne D. Mize, 91, of Portales, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thurs., Aug. 28, 2025 in the Portales Cemetery with Peter Thompson officiating.  Greg Mize, Derek Mize, Devon Stinson, Mark Cage, Richard Cage and Jack Tarver will...

Clark Seales Obituary Services for Clark Seales, 86, of Portales will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 23 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with  Pastor Hayden Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Larry Seales, Jarrod Seales, Tom...

Jimmie Nunnally Obituary Funeral arrangements for Jimmie Nunnally, 96, lifelong resident of the Causey community are pending. Jimmie Ruth Nunnally was born July 15, 1929 in Causey to the home of Ruth (Wagner) and Charles Warren Alford, and passed from this life on the...

Donald K. "D.K." Shafer Obituary Donald K. (D.K.) Shafer, 85, of Portales, New Mexico – a man whose leadership, humor, faith, and unwavering commitment shaped his hometown for decades – passed away on August 15, 2025.  While his absence leaves a deep void, we rejoice...

Thomas "Tommy" Kent Obituary Funeral services for Tommy Kent, 85, of Portales will be held at 10:00 AM, Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025 at the University Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating, assisted by Timothy Smith.  Burial will be in the Portales Cemetery with...

Dennis Darrow Obituary      A graveside service for Dennis Darrow, 89, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the Portales Cemetery with Pastor C.J. Garrett officiating.  Military honors will be presented by the Portales American...

Karen Kent Obituary Funeral services for Karen (Sanders) Kent, 78, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wed., Aug 13, 2025 at the University Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Dan McNally, Konner...