Obituaries for September 26, 2024
Doris Davis
GALLUP — Funeral services for Doris Davis, 74, of Gallup, is pending.
Doris Davis, July 24, 1950 – Sept. 15, 2024
Doris was born July 24, 1950, in Rehoboth, New Mexico, into the Deeshchii’nii (Start of the Red Streak People Clan), born for Haltsooí (Meadow People Clan). She passed away Sept. 15, 2024, in Farmington.
Doris attended Fort Wingate High School and worked as a cook, security guard and certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed arts and crafts.
Doris is survived by her sons, Emery Phillips, Gary Phillips and Demetrious Davis; daughters, Agnes Perry and Veronica Yazzie; sisters, Christine Davis and Marilyn Davis; and 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Doris is preceded in death by her son, Daniel B. Yazzie Jr.; and brother, Martin Davis.
Pallbearers will be Addington Juan, Arrington Juan, Alexander Juan, Gary Phillips, Tommy Lee, and Christopher Pat.
Honorary pallbearer will be Patrick Tracy.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Smith
KAYENTA — Graveside service for Charlie Smith, 88, of Kayenta, was held Sept. 19 at the Kayenta community cemetery.
Charlie Smith, Feb. 1, 1936 – Sept. 12, 2024
Charlie was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Tohatchi, New Mexico, into the Naaneesht’ézhi Táchii’nii (Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). He passed away Sept. 12, 2024, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Charlie was a mechanic, gas station attendant, heavy equipment operator, athletic school bus driver for Kayenta School District, Navajo ranger, and retired from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Charlie enjoyed sports, ranching, listening to country music, going for leisurely rides, family gatherings, carpentry, crafts, hunting, and teaching cultural/traditional values.
Charlie is survived by his son, Charles Smith (Michelle); and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren of Kayenta.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Glehanasbah and Frank Smith; brothers, Keith H. Smith Sr. and Willie Smith; and sisters, Mary Smith Long and Yilhasbah Smith.
The Smith and Bradley families of Kayenta, and the Detsoi families of Twin Lakes, New Mexico, and Tuba City, extend their sincere gratitude for all the prayers, comfort, donations, and support during this difficult time. Ahéhee’.
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