Deaths

• Benally, Levi
• Dick, Micah
• James, Elaine
• McCorkey, Carol
• Wilson, Caroline

Levi Benally

EL PASO — Services are pending for Levi Dean Benally, 19.

Benally died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Gallup. He was born Aug, 23, 1989, in Gallup.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Micah Dick

WHIPPOORWILL, Ariz. — Funeral services for Micah Clyde Dick, 14 months, will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the family residence, Whippoorwill. Evangelist Eugene Cody Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in family plot.

Dick died Nov. 20, 2008, in Chinle. He was born Aug. 28, 2007, in Phoenix, into the Towering House People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan.

Dick liked playing with his brother and nephews.

He was a happy baby boy.

Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Mildred Dick of Whippoorwill; brothers, Myron Gene Tsosie of Sawmill, Azrand Thomas Dick of Whippoorwill; sisters, Thomasita Ann Dick, Thoassa Ann Nez, both of Whippoorwill; grandparents, Bobby Kayonnie of Blue Gap, Aliceson Yellowhorse of Whippoorwill, May Dick of Pinon.

Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Walter G. Tsosie; great-grandfathers, Albert Denezpi, Clyde Dick.

Pallbearers will be Lothario D. Harrison, Jeroy Nez, Michael H. Dick, Henry H. Dick.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Thomas and Mildred Dick residence, 3 miles South of Whippoorwill Chapter House.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Elaine James

HOUCK — Funeral service for Elaine Leslie James, 76, will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Houck. The Rev. Cormac will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot, Houck. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., Nov. 26, at the church.

James died Nov. 22, 2008, in Fort Defiance. She was born May 5, 1932, in Ganado, into the Black Sheep People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan.

James went to school in Sanders. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and watching sports.

Survivors include her husband, Lee Chee James Sr.; sons, Arnold Yazzie of Farmington, Leland James of Sanders, Lester James of Sanders, Lamar James of Querino Canyon, Leighton C. James Sr. of Albuquerque; daughters, Norma J. Tsosie of Sanders, Erica Woody of Page, Sharlene Begay of Page, Gail Leslie-Bob of Gallup , Veronica James of Houck, Verlaine James of Houck; brothers, Henry Leslie of Whiteriver, Ernest Leslie of Tohatchi, Roger Lynch of Pine Springs; sisters, Patricia Baldwin of Mesa, Ann Damon of Houck, Carol Leslie of Phoenix, Ernestine Reeder of St. Michaels; 34 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by her son, Lee James Jr.; parents, James and Eleanor Leslie; brothers, Richard Leslie, Ambrose Leslie, Leroy Leslie, Tony Leslie.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Woody, Ivan Begay, O’Steen Bob, Jody Quigley, Gregory Lynch, Dereck Ashley.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Houck Chapter House, following services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carol McCorkey

MEXICAN SPRINGS — Funeral services for Carol Ann McCorkey, 44, will be 10 a.m., Nov. 26, at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mission, Tohatchi. President William Meyers will officiate.

Burial will be in Lone Pine, Mexican Springs. Viewing will be 9 a.m., Nov. 26, at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mission, Tohatchi.

McCorkey died Nov. 20, 2008, in Gallup. She was born Oct. 13, 1964, in Crownpoint, into the Start of the Red Streak People Clan for the Hairy Ones People Clan.

McCorkey attended Crownpoint Elementary, Thoreau Elementary,and Wingate. She was employed with the Mexican Springs Chapter, and N.E.C.A. in the past. She enjoyed going to country/western dances, traveling and going to casinos. McCorkey liked animals and raising them. She loved being with family and friends and going fishing.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry McCork of Mexican Springs; daughters, Jerryline McCork of Mexican Springs; brothers, John Garcia of Crownpoint, Fred Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Ray Garcia, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Evelyn Largo, Etta Begay of Smith Lake; two grandchildren.
McCorkey was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Charley Garcia; father, Andy Garcia.

Pallbearers will be Albert McCork, Marcus Claude, Justin Begaye, Kensey McCorkey, Terry Garcia, John Garcia.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Mexican Springs Chapter, following services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Williams

FORT DEFIANCE — Services are pending for Marilyn Williams, 42.

Williams died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Fort Defiance. She was born Sept. 13, 1966, in Fort Defiance, into the One Who Walks Around People Clan for the Towering House People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Caroline Wilson

MEXICAN SPRINGS — Funeral services for Caroline Habah Wilson, 65, will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Christian Reformed Church, Tohatchi. The Rev. Bobby Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Mexican Springs.

Wilson died Nov. 21, 2008, in Albuquerque. She was born Jan. 5, 1943, in Mexican Springs, into the Edge Water People Clan for the Black Streak of Forest People Clan.

Wilson went to school at Mexican Springs and Aileen Roat School. She worked at Old Trademart, Little Bears, and McKinley County Schools as a cook. Wilson made quilts and some went into museums. She made furniture at home with upholstery. Wilson was a member of Living by Faith gospel group.

Survivors include her son, Arnold Wilson of Mexican Springs; daughter, Karon Wilson of Mexican Springs, Vivian Johnson of Naschitti; brothers, Leslie Upshaw of Navajo; sisters, Charlene Baca of Tuba City, Virginia Mares of Ramah; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Wilson; parents, Haswood and Evelyn Upshaw; sisters, Adeline Brown, Pearl Tsosie; brother, Lester Upshaw; one grandson.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.