Recent Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Ted Tivis, 75, business owner and resident of Roswell, he walked through heavens gates Sunday, August 8, 2021.

A Memorial Service for Ted will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 10, 2021 at Grace Community Church.

Ted is survived by his wife, Pat (Casey) Tivis; his sons, Todd (Kristie) and Chad; his grandchildren, Tiffani...

Aug 7, 2021

Betty Lee Pankey, 81, of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

It was Christmas in July! Back on July 14, 1940 in Pauls Valley, OK when Betty Lee and Alan Ray were presented to Rollen and Margie Litchfield and older brother Dale. Later came brother Joe and sister Opal Jane,...

Aug 2, 2021

God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around him and whispered, “come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. We...

Jul 28, 2021

Eleanor Vaz passed away at one of her favorite places, her beloved home in Roswell, NM, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Her bright personality entered the world on April 3, 1940, in Bryon, CA to John and Mary Nunes. The strong family bond that was cherished throughout her life was established at an early age. Eleanor, the youngest of...

Jul 26, 2021

Jesus Manuel Lopez Sr. (Chuma, Popo, Grandpo, Abuelito), was born on December 18th,1937 in El Porvenir Chihuahua Mexico to Primitio Lopez and Sara Chacon Lopez. His parents proceed him in death along with his brothers and sisters: Ramon Canaba, Enrique Canaba, Maria de Jesus Ortega, Juan Lopez and Rosa Olivas.

He was married to the love of...

Jul 18, 2021

Dr. Ken Leadingham, age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on August 7, 1956, to Ed and Kay Leadingham. At an early age, his family moved to Roswell, New Mexico where Ken graduated from Goddard High School in 1974. Ken completed his doctorate in Chicago at Illinois College of Optometry in...

Jul 15, 2021

Pamela Suzann Gray, 67, passed away in the early morning of July 15, 2021 surrounded by family who cherished her. Pamela was the third child born to Phyllis Nadine Blaylock and Andrew Jackson Franklin on November 16, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico. Her sister Karen Kay and brother Randy Jay both proceed her in death. As a child, Pam...

Jul 15, 2021

Tim Miller, a well-known figure in the Roswell community, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived his life as a role model, a mentor, a father, grandfather, and husband, and was a man of strong character and faith. Friends are invited to celebrate Tim's life at a memorial service at 11:00...

Jul 9, 2021

Juan Amadeo Jaramillo passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2021 at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell, NM.  Juan was born in Anton Chico, NM on August 11th, 1934 to Felix Jaramillo and Rufina Lopez.  In his twenties, Juan worked as a cook and later a gas service installer for the city of Tucumcari, NM. He moved to Roswell...

Jul 4, 2021

Kenneth Ray Beasley, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 in his home in Roswell, NM, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fabens, TX on July 15, 1937.  He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army for 3 years.

Kenneth was...

Jun 26, 2021

True to how she conducted and lived her life, Mother (Phyllis)/Mom (John and Richard) wrote her obituary several years ago.

In her own words: Myrna Loy Saunders Qualls was born in Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas on December 29, 1928 to John Omer Saunders and Bessie Alma Porter Saunders. Grew up in Roscoe, Nolan County, Texas where I...

Jun 23, 2021

Elva Jean Franks-Medaris was born December 23, 1927, to Rulon Reed Hatch and Elva Rosella Bradberry in Lordsburg, New Mexico. She passed away at home at the age of 93 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Jean retired from Mountain Bell telephone company after 35 years of service, but her true passion was genealogy. At the age of 17,...

Jun 19, 2021

Neta Merle Jennings, Nana, was born September 1, 1928, to Bill and Dessie Fisher in Winters, TX. She stepped into Heaven on June 19, 2021, at the age of 92.

Nana worked for Bob Chewning at Chewning Footwear where she met her lifelong friend, Lorraine Owens. She had many stories to share about their friendship. Nana taught...

Jun 18, 2021

A viewing for Ginger Davis, age 68 of Roswell, NM will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A graveside service for Ginger will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Rick Hale and Pastor Sean Lee officiating. Ginger passed away on...

Jun 17, 2021

Darby Nicole Naranjo passed away at the age of 21 on June 17, 2021, at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX after a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero Road, Roswell, NM 88201, on Wednesday, June 30th at 11:00AM. Services will be officiated by Sean Lee....

Jun 11, 2021

A funeral service for Thomas J. Carpenter will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 17, 2021 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at General Douglas McBride Veteran Cemetery. Thomas passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

Toms was born May 7, 1922 to Archie and Alice Hart Carpenter in Peninsula, OH.

Tom is survived...

Jun 2, 2021

Margie F. Spear-Rocha, age 88, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home in Roswell, NM. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, June 7th at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 8th at LaGrone funeral...

May 29, 2021

Albert "Daniel" Dean, age 83 passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Daniel was born to

William and Pearl Dean October 27, 1937. He married Levena (Hardage) Dean, June 26, 1959. This year would have been 63 years together. They had 3 sons, Richard D. (Jorita), Roger D. Dean, and Brian P. Dean (Laura).

Daniel...

May 25, 2021

Roger Douglas Dean passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born and raised in Roswell, NM March 12, 1964, to Albert Daniel Dean and Levena J. Dean.

Roger has one son, Cory Brayton Dean of Washington D.C. and two brothers, Richard Dean (Jorita) and Brian Dean (Laura). Nieces, Kateena Gonzalez (Justin) of Florida, and Cecelia J....

May 24, 2021

Trina O’Kelley passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born February 14, 1967 to the home of Felipe Tarin and Armira Espinoza in Hobbs, NM.

Trina is survived by her daughter, Erika Wise (Marc) of California; son, Justin Rachal of California and grandson Nicholas; mother, Armira (Gilbert) Espinoza; two brothers, Steve Tarin (Vidala) of San Antonio,...