Recent Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Daniel Woods is now resting in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Daniel passed from this life to heaven Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Daniel was born December 18, 1954, to Helen and Cavenaugh Woods in Tempe, Arizona. He graduated from Goddard High school and attended ENMU-R. Daniel married Sharron Butler on June 15,1973. They have one daughter Crystal Klopfer,...

Dec 10, 2021

(Hedy) Diana Charley passed peacefully on to Heaven Friday, December 10, 2021. Diana was born in Tucson Arizona on October 16,1944. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vallie Rea-Boone-Haney;  father, Loy Rea;  stepfather, Ken Haney and brother, Jerry Bolin; nephew, Loy Henrie and best friend Jane McClain. Diana is survived by her sister, Donna Henrie,...

Nov 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Scott, 85, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place Tuesday,  November 30, 2021. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 500 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. Shirley entered this world on February 25, 1936 in Floydada, TX,...

Nov 24, 2021

Gloria F. Andrus was born in Iota, Louisiana on June 2, 1935 to Andrew and Lillie Mae Frey and raised on a rice farm in South Louisiana.

Gloria passed away at the age of 86 in El Paso, Texas Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

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Nov 24, 2021

Jose Genaro Acosta was born in Delicias Chih, Mexico to Benita S. Acosta.

"No te amo con el Corazon porque el Corazon se detiene; te amo con el alma porque el alma es eternal."

A viewing for Jose will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, and a rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM,...

Nov 9, 2021

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Kyle Ward Stokes, passed the gates of heaven and the entered the arms of Jesus.

A celebration of life for Kyle will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First Baptist Church.

Kyle Ward Stokes was born on February 15, 1977 in Dodge City, Kansas to Larry...

Nov 6, 2021

At the turn of the century, a determined saleswoman went to work for a perfume company which many know as AVON. She became the first “Avon Lady”.

Clarence started her career with AVON in Michigan and in 1961 a move to Roswell would welcome her as Roswell’s Avon Lady. Her customers looked forward to her weekly visits...

Nov 5, 2021

Donald (Don) Richard Lawson passed away on November 5, 2021 in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 69.

Don is survived by his three daughters and their partners: Kara Mendez and Guadalupe Mendez of Spring, TX, Dana Lawson and J Laramie of Damascus, OR and Gena Lawson Christian Newman of Albuquerque, NM; one son, Viktor Lawson...

Nov 5, 2021

Pierre Alonso, age 32, of Roswell, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021.

A public viewing for Pierre will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM....

Oct 30, 2021

Scott Lane Goodpasture, 64, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

A memorial service for Scott will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 500 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201.

Scott was born on March 21, 1957, in Tulsa, OK, to...

Oct 19, 2021

Michael John Hillman passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home in Roswell, NM. He was born July 15, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to John Newton Hillman and Diane (Wagner) Hillman.

Mike grew up in Southern California, developing a lifelong love of sailing while living on Balboa Island and developing a love of ranching on the Valley...

Oct 16, 2021

Joan M. Nealis passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 99 years young.

Mema, as we all knew her, was a feisty good person who did it her way for so very long. From being a WAVE in the Navy during World War II up to driving until she was 96 years old, no task was too...

Oct 11, 2021

Lynnette Powell Wakefield passed away peacefully October 11th, 2021. She now joins her husband, sister, parents, and many other family and friends in her new Heavenly Home. Born on October 11th, 1945 to Stanley and Clara Powell, she was the youngest of three children. She was raised in Price, Utah and met her eternal companion, Wendell, at a college...

Oct 9, 2021

Dan Parsons went home to be with Jesus the evening of Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Dan was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 24, 1953. He grew up in Belleville, Michigan. Then moved to Bethel, Ohio where he went to High School and met and then married, Kathy his wife of 49 years. He spent his life...

Oct 2, 2021

Carroll Johnson Curry was born in Portales, NM on November 20, 1938 to Homer Carroll Johnson and Christine Lovorn Johnson.  Carroll’s father was killed serving our country during World War II in Luzon in May of 1945 and her mother passed away after living many years in Santa Fe and Portales.  Carroll was the oldest of seven children.  She...

Oct 2, 2021

Jose Ernesto Salas, age 57, joined the Lord on October 2, 2021. Jose Ernesto was born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico on November 7, 1963, to †Jose Salas and †Guadalupe Salas.

Ernesto married Tana Salas on December 2, 2020, who survives him in the family home. He is survived by his daughters; Joanna Carrasco, Sara Salas, Rebecca Salas and...

Oct 1, 2021

Rose Marianne Tardiff was born July 14, 1963 to Mattie Estella Johnson Tardiff and Andrew Joseph Tardiff in Roswell, NM. Rose, age 58, of Roswell, NM, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.

Rose Graduated from Roswell High School. She attended Tabernacle Baptist for most of her life. Rose was lover of animals; she was known for taking care...

Oct 1, 2021

Anne Worthington Huff died peacefully at age 89 on October 1, 2021

Anne is preceded in death by parents Alphonsine and Dr. William Worthington, husband Hugh Marc Huff Ill. Survived by daughters Kathryn Huff Samuelson and husband Scott, Sara Huff Hall and husband Steve. Grandchildren Annie Sturtevant (Jacob), Kaylee Anne Hall (Angela) and Anthony Hall (Ashton) and...

Sep 30, 2021

Jesse Ray Snyder, age 37, was born on December 13,1983 in Ridgecrest California to Stephen Snyder and Lucia Bennett.  Jesse joined our heavenly father on September 30, 2021.

Jesse was a very loving, caring, compassionate husband and father.

Jesse was a very strong hearted giving man who was always there to lend a helping hand...

Sep 22, 2021

Don Bartlett, business owner and life-long resident of New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell on September 22, 2021.

Don was born in Cottonwood, NM on July 24, 1930 to Van Melvin Bartlett and Letha Belle Eaker Bartlett.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Quentin R. Bartlett, L.V....