Obituary

Glen Sutton Obituary With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Glen Ray Sutton, who left us on November 9, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, just days before his 57th birthday. Glen was born on November 17, 1968, in Mendota, Illinois, to Glen McStoots and Deborah Henry. At...

Jacqulin “Jackie” Cooper Erdmann Ingle, a woman of grace, timeless beauty and strength, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born to Lewis and Lucille Cooper, Jackie lived a beautiful life filled with love, faith, and...

Lula "Christine" Merrick Obituary On October 29th 2025, Lula "Christine" Merrick of Portales, born October 18,1935, passed away surrounded by love and family. She was raised from birth in Rogers NM before marrying the love of her life, Guy Kirby Merrick on July 20th,...

Molly Miller Obituary Molly Faye Miller, 76, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of November 5, 2025, near Prosper, Texas, where she had been residing. Molly was born on October 28, 1949, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Betty (Snow) and Bob Coker. The...

Wilma Buzard Obituary      Funeral services for Wilma Lenora Buzard, 82, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. C.J. Garrett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Wade Fraze,...

Josephina "Josie" Garcia Obituary The Rosary for Josephina Garcia, 86, of Portales will be recited at 7:00 PM, Thurs., Oct. 30, 2025 at St. Helen Catholic Church.  Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fri., Oct. 31, 2025 at St. Helen Catholic...

Sterlin Burney Obituary Funeral services for Sterlin Burney, 44, of Elida, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tues., Oct. 28, 2025 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel, with Pat Boone officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elida Cemetery with Cody Winders, John Hatcher, J. D....

Maria "Mónica " Herrera Obituary The Rosary for Mónica Herrera, 81, of Portales, will be recited by the local chapter of the Catholic Daughters at 6:00 PM, Thurs., Oct. 23, 2025 at St. Helen Catholic Church with a reception to follow.  Another Rosary will be recited...

Mona Laquey Obituary Mona Sue Laquey was born December 28, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to the home of Mary Elizabeth (Bifus) and Elmer Rae Foster and died October 19, 2025 in Portales, NM at the age of 81 years. Most of her early life was in Albuquerque.  As an older...

Bruce Rockford Burris Obituary A celebration of life of Bruce Rockford Burris, a child of God, will be Oct. 27, 2025 at 10 am at Wheeler’s Mortuary Chapel in Portales with Scott Burton and Clint Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Elida Cemetery with Todd...