Recent Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Stockley Weiler was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 16, 1939. Her parents, Albert and Ruby Stockley, were early pioneers in the Pecos Valley and have predeceased her. Linda lived in Roswell all her life and graduated from Roswell High School with the class of 1958. Linda was married to Roger Weiler for 34 years. He passed away...

Feb 6, 2025

Teresa McCreary passed into the presence of her heavenly father and savior, Jesus Christ on February 6, 2025, after a long battle fighting against Parkinson’s. Teresa is survived by her husband Perry McCreary; sons Keagan Burkhart, Preston McCreary and wife Emma, and daughter, Megan McCreary, all of Roswell, NM; her parents, Don & Aleen Jones of Roswell, NM; brother, Chris...

Feb 3, 2025

Justus E. Bowe Jr.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Justus E. Bowe Jr., a devoted veteran, community servant, and cherished family man, who departed this life at the age of 91. Justus was born on April 20, 1933, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, to Justus E. Bowe Sr. and Voree S. Bowe. Raised by his father...

Jan 30, 2025

Peggy June Montgomery 87, loving Wife and mother went to be with her Lord on January 30, 2025.

Peggy was born on January 11th, 1938, in Roswell NM. She is proceeded in death by her husband William (Bill) Montgomery, her parents Floyd and Dorthy Lorton and great-grandchild Issac Paul Montgomery.

Peggy is survived by three sons and their spouses, William D. Montgomery...

Jan 28, 2025

Longtime Roswell, NM resident, Hervey Joe Gilliland, went to be with his savior while at home surrounded by family on January 28, 2025.

Hervey was born in Guymon, OK on June 25, 1929, to Con and Vella Mae Gilliland. He attended the public schools of Guymon, graduating from Guymon High School in 1947. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration...

Jan 23, 2025

Phillip Joseph Kopp 

On Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Phil went to sleep and woke up in Heaven.

Waiting at the gates were his parents, Robert Lavern and Johnnie Pauline Kopp to welcome him home.

Those left to carry on his legacy of love is his devoted wife, Gail Kopp. His children, Allison Gallen (Jon) of Anchorage AK, Colin Kopp of Baton Rouge LA,...

Jan 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Suzanne Elizabeth Smith

A Life Well Lived

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Suzanne Elizabeth Smith, affectionately known as Sue or Susie. On January 22, 2025, at the age of 89. Suzanne finally met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Suzanne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend to so many. She...

Jan 14, 2025

Chris Alarcon

 Chris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away at the age of 61 on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends, including Juanita, his wife of 23 years. Chris was born on June 4, 1963, to his father, Felix Alarcon and his mother Irma Alvarez. Chris met Juanita in Ruidoso, New Mexico...

Jan 7, 2025

Patsi Ann Brock passed away on January 7, 2025. Services are entrusted with LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Jan 5, 2025

Gleneta Wagner Lewis

Gleneta Wagner Lewis passed quietly from this life just before midnight on Sunday, January 5, 2025, as she would have wished at her home with her children.

Gleneta, along with her twin brother, Charles Glen Wagner, was born on February 11,1932 in Faxon, Oklahoma to W.L. and Carrie Wagner. They joined an older brother, Lois Theo Wagner.

The family moved...

Jan 4, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Betty Lou Zedlitz, 95, passed away at home on January 3, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. She was the first of three children. Betty grew up on a ranch in Caprock, New Mexico and Roswell, New Mexico. She also lived in Willow, Alaska for 24 years, returning to Roswell in 2017.

Betty graduated from Roswell High School in 1947. She worked...

Dec 29, 2024

Alice Vargas, 47, was born in Roswell New Mexico on March 3, 1977, to Florinda and Alejo Pillado. Alice passed away on December 29, 2024, in Roswell New Mexico. Alice loved to sing and dance, especially when it came to her grandchildren. Alice met Victor in 2008 on New Year’s Eve at a dance. She married Victor, the love of...

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Dec 11, 2024

Lanier Jones

Lanier Jones, 93, passed away in her home on December 11, 2024. Lanier was born on September 15, 1931, in Bastrop, Texas. Lanier is loved by many and will be missed by all.

A memorial service for Lanier will be held at 10:00 AM on December 20, 2024, at the Adventure Bible Church, 1905 S. Main St., in Roswell, NM...

Dec 4, 2024

Elizabeth A. (Betty) Hicks

Elizabeth A. (Betty) Hicks, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at her home of over 50 years in Roswell, NM. Betty was born on July 20, 1943 to Vincent and Rita Malone in Providence, RI. She was the oldest of nine children with six sisters and two brothers. She graduated from North...

Nov 29, 2024

Addie Belle Haynie

8/25/1933 – 11/29/2024



We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Addie Belle Haynie, who died on November 29, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM after a heartbreaking and tragic illness during a visit to her daughter, Deborah Oracion. Addie celebrated her 91st birthday during her visit prior to her illness.

Addie was born on August 25, 1933 in San Angelo,...

Nov 12, 2024

Janet B. Titus, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, went peacefully to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024, at home in Roswell, NM. She was 92 years old and was born on October 11, 1932, in Urbana, Illinois to Guy and Bernice Nendell. She married Melvin Titus on November 12, 1949, and they...

Nov 2, 2024