Recent Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 6, 2024

No services scheduled at this time. 

Apr 4, 2024

Katy Murphy Galassini passed away quietly at home April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Helen Kathryn Murphy was born December 13, 1932, in Roswell, NM to Helen Frances and William J. Murphy.   Soon after, her little brother, William J. “Bill” Murphy was added to the family.  Katy attended St. Peter’s Catholic School from first through eighth grade, then attended...

Apr 3, 2024

Henry R. (Bobby) Lee, of Roswell and Artesia, NM, passed away from this life on Wednesday April 3, 2024, after months of bad health. He was born September 15, 1935, in Brownfield, Tx, to Bob and Frances Lee, the second of 7 children.

Bobby is preceded in death by his wife of many years, Irene, and his son Robbie; His parents,...

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Mar 19, 2024

Etelka (Jane) Retherford

   Etelka Retherford, fondly known as Jane, was born July 15, 1931, in Springfield Illinois. She went home to the Lord and to her Husband, Jack, who preceded her in death, surrounded by family and friends on March 19, 2024.

  Jane loved to cook, sew and crochet. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Mar 16, 2024

Bertha Hancock 100 yrs old past away in portals nm march 16 2024 Her service will be march 25 2024 at 1:00 o'clock at LaGrone Funeral Home in Roswell new Mexico. Bertha was born December 2 1923 in Muskogee Oklahoma in the home of Robert and Vicie Mc Math. She was a member of grace community church of Roswell Bertha...

Mar 15, 2024

Rosemary (Wiggins) O’Neal has passed on to abide with the Lord. There she has been reunited with her husband of 67 years, Glenn O’Neal. Rosemary was born in Roswell, NM on March 28, 1927 to L.Z. and Lora Wiggins. 

She was the youngest of 4 children. Her siblings Eunice Walker, Viola Fahrlender, and Larry Wiggins as well as her parents, surely...

Mar 11, 2024

Well-known local jeweler Patricia (Pat) Sommer Lilley died on March 11 at age 95.

Pat Lilley was an artist, a jewelry designer, a businesswoman, a volunteer — but most of all a mother and grandmother. As the parent of seven boys and three girls, she was the matriarch of a huge clan. She was renowned for her artistic skills and her...

Feb 26, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Mary Kling passed away in Roswell, NM. She was born Mary Anita on April 8, 1948, to Jim Thomas Nichols and Juanita Nichols in Tulia, Texas.

Mary was educated in the Tulia schools and received a Bachelors Degree from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, where she had become a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.

Mary married...

Feb 25, 2024

Carolyn Faye Tapley Weems passed away peacefully in her home in Roswell, NM, on February 25, 2024. Carolyn was born on July 31, 1945, in Temple, TX, to loving parents, Clifford and Wanda Tapley. Carolyn's life was a testament to compassion, dedication, and a deep love for those around her.

Throughout her professional career, Carolyn served as a beacon of care...

Feb 24, 2024

Richard Steven Ranft went to be with his lord on February 24, 2024with his family at his side. He was 77 years old, born January 3, 1947. In Roswell, NM. To Richard Allen Ranft and Christine (Hughes) Ranft both met him in heaven. Richard grew up in Roswell, NM, after he graduated from high school, he joined the Air force...

Feb 23, 2024

Services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, for Judith “Judy” Amstrong who died February 23, 2024 at her home.   Judy was born December 12, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Rudy and Jessie Blome.    Her family relocated to Roswell, NM in the 1950s.  Her mother, a nurse, was...

Feb 15, 2024

Marvin Myers beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and savior February 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin Bobby Myers and Anita Fay Myers, sister Marilyn Gillispie. He is survived by his brother Anthony Myers of Roswell NM, daughter Crystal Patton of unknown, Daughter Sharon Peters of Pennsylvania...

Feb 9, 2024

J. Ronald Ballew, born in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1940 to Russell and Dorothy Ballew, passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 83. 

Ronald was an esteemed independent business owner in Artesia, New Mexico. He attended Roswell High School, graduating in 1958. During his senior year, Ronald distinguished himself as the Golden Gloves Boxing Champion for New Mexico....

Feb 5, 2024

     Larissa Louise Sentell

    Larissa was called home to the Lord on February 5, 2024. She was born on February 18, 2001, in Roswell New Mexico to her mother Melanie Finch and father Gerald Sentell. Larissa attended local schools in Roswell. She was tested and found to have a genius IQ, due to which she was placed in...

Feb 3, 2024

Carl Edwin Cooper was born December 3, 1935, in Jal, New Mexico, to Mr. And Mrs. Mark Samuel Cooper (Faye White) both now deceased. Carl attended the 1st-3rd grade in Jal, New Mexico, and the 4th-5th grade in Eunice, New Mexico. The family traveled to Deming and Willcox, Arizona during his 6th grade year. He was in Buckeye, Arizona to...

Jan 29, 2024

Mardine Hughes Cooper was born December 22, 1935 in Roswell, New Mexico, to Mr. And Mrs. Henry J. (Peggy Stevens) Hughes, both now deceased.  She was named after her two aunts, Nadine Hughes and Marcielle Stevens Payne of Artesia.  Mardine’s family homesteaded on a ranch north of Roswell and she attended school at the Frazier Old Rock School House.  She...

Jan 27, 2024

Jerry Wayne Green

Born July 18, 1944 Died January 27, 2024





Jerry Wayne Green 79, was born July 18, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Green (Lois Porta) both now deceased. His faith was Episcopalian. Jerry had a lengthy battle with Dementia/Alzheimer. He died peacefully in his sleep at home.



Jerry went to school in different areas of the...