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Tucumcari NM Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, November 14, 2016Jenna and her boyfriend, Kenneth Nigh, 21, of Arlington, Ind., were found two days later in a motel parking lot in Tucumcari, N.M. They were in the white Honda Civic reported missing after Rhonda Oakley’s death.Nigh and Jenna were found after Kentucky State Police contacted authorities in Quay County, N.M., and told them that Jenna Oakley’s cellphone indicated that she was at a truck stop near Tucumcari, according to court documents. Police found Jenna and Nigh in the parking lot of a Motel 6.The New Mexico court documents referred to Jenna as a “primary suspect” in the killing.Nigh, who was charged with one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, allegedly attempted suicide in jail in New Mexico, according to police. On Sept. 13, Nigh was taken to a local hospital then transferred to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas, with serious self-inflicted injuries.According to WDRB News in Louisville, Nigh has died. Quay County officials could not confirm Nigh’s death but the hospital said he is no longer listed as a patient.Richie Bottoms, commonwealth’s attorney for Boyle County, said Friday afternoon that Nigh was on life-support and had not been charged in Kentucky. Bottoms said Friday evening he could not confirm Nigh’s death.Under Kentucky law, juveniles 14 or older may be tried as adults if charged with a violent felony, such as murder, assault, rape or robbery. Juveniles are tried in adult court if they used or flashed a deadly weapon while committing a felony. Juvenile courts often mean far shorter sentences for defendants.Jenna will not face the death penalty if convicted. In a 2005 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the execu...
Monday, July 04, 2016Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Gary passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Heritage Nursing Home in Quitman.Gary was born on September 16, 1945 in Tucumcari, NM, the son of Warren Graham and Ivon McGee Graham. He married Marcille Bevill on August 6, 1965 in Sulphur Springs. She survives. Gary was a master electrician and he worked for Amoco Production for 27 years. After retirement, he continued to work and consult for various companies across the United States. He loved hot rods and spent many a day under the hood with his beloved nephews and friends. He was a preacher, a gospel singer, and songwriter. He could play many instruments all self-taught, however the bass guitar was his favorite. He was a member of Lake Fork Baptist Church.In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his son, Delane Graham and wife Sarah of Yantis, daughter, Shelly Ogle and husband Scott of Yantis, sisters, Barbara Wright and husband Jim of Wynnewood, OK, Pat Beams and husband Gayle of Longview, Torcia Buchanan and husband Leon of Edmond, OK, Sharron Brooks and husband Lyndell of Lamessa and Karon Graham of Enid, OK, grandchildren, Colby Ogle, Mandi Garhatt, Jordan Davis, Ty Davis, Bryce Ogle, Will Graham and Jack Graham, great-grandchildren Riley Ogle, Colson Ogle, Sienna Garhatt and one baby expected in January, along with numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Stacy Walker and grandchild, Casey Ogle.Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.Share this:...
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Monday, November 14, 2016Jenna and her boyfriend, Kenneth Nigh, 21, of Arlington, Ind., were found two days later in a motel parking lot in Tucumcari, N.M. They were in the white Honda Civic reported missing after Rhonda Oakley’s death.Nigh and Jenna were found after Kentucky State Police contacted authorities in Quay County, N.M., and told them that Jenna Oakley’s cellphone indicated that she was at a truck stop near Tucumcari, according to court documents. Police found Jenna and Nigh in the parking lot of a Motel 6.The New Mexico court documents referred to Jenna as a “primary suspect” in the killing.Nigh, who was charged with one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, allegedly attempted suicide in jail in New Mexico, according to police. On Sept. 13, Nigh was taken to a local hospital then transferred to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas, with serious self-inflicted injuries.According to WDRB News in Louisville, Nigh has died. Quay County officials could not confirm Nigh’s death but the hospital said he is no longer listed as a patient.Richie Bottoms, commonwealth’s attorney for Boyle County, said Friday afternoon that Nigh was on life-support and had not been charged in Kentucky. Bottoms said Friday evening he could not confirm Nigh’s death.Under Kentucky law, juveniles 14 or older may be tried as adults if charged with a violent felony, such as murder, assault, rape or robbery. Juveniles are tried in adult court if they used or flashed a deadly weapon while committing a felony. Juvenile courts often mean far shorter sentences for defendants.Jenna will not face the death penalty if convicted. In a 2005 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the execu...
Monday, July 04, 2016Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Gary passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Heritage Nursing Home in Quitman.Gary was born on September 16, 1945 in Tucumcari, NM, the son of Warren Graham and Ivon McGee Graham. He married Marcille Bevill on August 6, 1965 in Sulphur Springs. She survives. Gary was a master electrician and he worked for Amoco Production for 27 years. After retirement, he continued to work and consult for various companies across the United States. He loved hot rods and spent many a day under the hood with his beloved nephews and friends. He was a preacher, a gospel singer, and songwriter. He could play many instruments all self-taught, however the bass guitar was his favorite. He was a member of Lake Fork Baptist Church.In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his son, Delane Graham and wife Sarah of Yantis, daughter, Shelly Ogle and husband Scott of Yantis, sisters, Barbara Wright and husband Jim of Wynnewood, OK, Pat Beams and husband Gayle of Longview, Torcia Buchanan and husband Leon of Edmond, OK, Sharron Brooks and husband Lyndell of Lamessa and Karon Graham of Enid, OK, grandchildren, Colby Ogle, Mandi Garhatt, Jordan Davis, Ty Davis, Bryce Ogle, Will Graham and Jack Graham, great-grandchildren Riley Ogle, Colson Ogle, Sienna Garhatt and one baby expected in January, along with numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Stacy Walker and grandchild, Casey Ogle.Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.Share this:...
