Barney Francis Obituary
The passing of Barney Francis of Portales, New Mexico occurred on November 6, 2026. Barney, born on October 8, 1944 in Clovis, New Mexico, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barney Francis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wives, June Lavelle Waltrip and Nico Cameron; and his sisters, Jewel Dean (Harold Whitehurst) and Selia (Ralph Langley). He is survived by: his wife Betty Carpenter Dever; his children, Burl (Evonna Francis), Jay (Fran Francis), Jack Frances of Yuma, CO and Julie; his children-in-law, Daniel Armstrong of Odessa, TX, Worthy, Heather Cameron of Portales, Royce and Jennifer Dever of Lubbock; his stepdaughter Vicki; his son-in-law Matt Thompson of Vernal, UT; and his daughter Jamie Vaughn of Clovis. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and 2 honorary grandchildren; as well as 1 great-grandchild and 14 step-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ (1701 E 3rd St, Portales, NM 88130). A burial will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Estancia Cemetery.
