All Obituaries
Virginia Lee McCauley, daughter of Louis and Mathilda Elkins, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2020. She was born in Winters, Texas on November 20, 1931. Virginia was a long-time resident of Cliff, NM. She held several miscellaneous jobs, but her favorite of all was living and working on the ranch and caring for her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Mathilda and Louis Elkins; her husband of 33 years, Fred McCauley; and one sister, Betty Donaldson. She is survived by her...
Virginia Lee McCauley, daughter of Louis and Mathilda Elkins, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2020. She was born in Winters, Texas on November 20, 1931. Virginia was a long-time resident of...
Robert Woodward Jr. born September 16, 1956 originally from Champagne, Illinois passed away June 8, 2020. He is survived by his mother Rosemary Woodward, his aunt Joanne Jackson, brothers Rusty and Lucas Woodward and sister Samantha Mitchell as well as several nieces and nephews, several aunts and special nephews Nicholas Woodward, Joshua Woodward, Mikey Deloff and Rj Orrantia as well as his sister Nicole Smith. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Woodward Sr. He moved to New Mexico...
Robert Woodward Jr. born September 16, 1956 originally from Champagne, Illinois passed away June 8, 2020. He is survived by his mother Rosemary Woodward, his aunt Joanne Jackson, brothers Rusty...
Karla Marie Brannan 59, of Quemado, passed away May 21, 2020 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation will take place under the direction of Bright Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, “A Loving and Caring Place to Celebrate, Honor, and Remember A Life Lived.” 210 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061. Phone 575-388-1911. Remembrances can be made at www.hbrightfuneral.net
Karla Marie Brannan 59, of Quemado, passed away May 21, 2020 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation will take place under the direction of Bright Funeral Home. A private burial will...
Ethel Estelle Battishill, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, May 17, 2020, at Skies Healthcare Center in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 25, 1924, in Hurley NM, and lived in Grant County all her life. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Bright Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date. Ethel was a very kind and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and friend. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone....
Ethel Estelle Battishill, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, May 17, 2020, at Skies Healthcare Center in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 25, 1924, in Hurley NM, and...
Buddy Townsend 77, of Silver City, passed away peacefully in his home on May 11, 2020. A private burial will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery under the direction of Bright Funeral Home.
Living most of his life in Silver City Buddy was a great electrician and carpenter, a “jack of all trades” for many of his friends in this area. You never saw Buddy without his Blue Heeler best friend Azul who was always by his side.
Buddy is survived by his two sons Shane (Abbey) and...
Buddy Townsend 77, of Silver City, passed away peacefully in his home on May 11, 2020. A private burial will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery under the direction of Bright Funeral...
Norma “Jeanne” Dickerson died peacefully on May 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A family viewing will be held at Bright Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday May 14, 2020 at 2-4pm, due to Covid-19 we are allowing 5 people in the chapel at one time, we ask you remain in your vehicle while waiting. A funeral service will be held at Gila Valley Baptist Church on Friday May 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM, please remain in your vehicle during the service. Interment will follow at Gila...
Norma “Jeanne” Dickerson died peacefully on May 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A family viewing will be held at Bright Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday May 14, 2020 at...
Billy Jack Howard, “also known as Bill and Jack throughout his years”, 87 of Silver City, New Mexico passed away May 08, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on April 01, 1933 to Charles Newton and Sophie Howard in a motel room in Amarillo, Texas. Billy grew up during the depression and WWII in Texas working with his family to survive. He joined the Air Force from November 1950 to December 1954 and served in the Korean War. During this time, he met and married Martha...
Billy Jack Howard, “also known as Bill and Jack throughout his years”, 87 of Silver City, New Mexico passed away May 08, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on April 01,...
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James L Wallace 80 of Silver City, NM passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held later. Cremation under the direction of Bright Funeral Home.
Jim was born in Los Angeles, California January 13, 1940. He grew up in the Sierra Foothills and attended high school in Hemet, California. As a young man he worked on the famous Garner Ranch.
Jim married Sally and they had a son, Mitchell in 1963. After their divorce, Jim worked for his stepfather...
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James L Wallace 80 of Silver City, NM passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held later. Cremation under the direction of Bright Funeral...
Cheryl Brabson Buckhorn, NM
Cheryl “Cheri” Kristine Brabson, 67, a resident of Buckhorn, passed away April 6, 2020. She was born in Lima Ohio on May 30, 1952, to Dwight and Josephine Klingler. She was the youngest of four siblings. After graduating from Deming High School she made a career out of housekeeping for hotels and private individuals. She lived in Deming, NM for most of her life, retiring to Buckhorn to be near her son and grandchildren. Cheri also was an exceptional caregiver, nursing both her...
Cheryl “Cheri” Kristine Brabson, 67, a resident of Buckhorn, passed away April 6, 2020. She was born in Lima Ohio on May 30, 1952, to Dwight and Josephine Klingler. She was the...
Joyce Marie Hammack, age 90, a resident of Silver City since 1948 passed away on April 5, 2020. She was born in Crosbyton, Texas November 6, 1929 to James and Louise Baker. She was the seventh child in a family of ten siblings. She has one sister left, Ruth, from Waco, TX. She met her husband, William Taylor Hammack, Jr, while he was home on leave from the Navy during WWII. They were married November 17, 1947 in Hamilton, Texas. Taylor had completed college...
Joyce Marie Hammack, age 90, a resident of Silver City since 1948 passed away on April 5, 2020. She was born in Crosbyton, Texas November 6, 1929 to James and Louise Baker. She was the...