Recent Obituaries

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,...

May 23, 2021

With a heavy heart we announce the death of our family Patriarch Willie Leos of Roswell NM. He was born on Tuesday, December 31st, 1935 and drew his last breath on Sunday, May 23rd at 09:45 AM at home, 402 Oakwood Dr. Roswell, NM with Family.

Dad went to school in Carlsbad, NM. Until he enlisted in...

May 15, 2021

Jesús S. Rubio, edad 61, nació en Abril de 1960 del matrimonio de Ramon Rubio y Beatriz Marín de Rubio en La Hacienda de Dolores, Jiménez, Chih. México.

Jesús fue un hombre muy fuerte, trabajador, y responsable. Le gustaba el rancho y los animales, la música, el tenía muchos amigos y siempre fue muy servicial. Pero lo...

May 13, 2021

John Benjamin Eisenbise Jr. was a proud and patriotic American, serving as a US Navy Boiler Engineer on the USS John McCain during the Vietnam war. His time of service included war time of the Vietnam war.  After his honorable Discharge he reenlisted in the US Army National Guard. During his time, he received two Bronze Stars and a...

May 2, 2021

Nora W. Galvan passed away in Lubbock, Texas on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Nora was preceded in death by her mother, Billy Joe Adams; father, Ray Lee Adams; brother, Alton Adams and nephew, David. Surviving her in life are her son, Albert Adams; daughter, Danielle Galvan, and three stepchildren, Paul, Tammy, and Cindy Galvan. Also surviving Nora are...

Apr 30, 2021

SHIRLEY ILENE DANENBERG- Shirley Ilene Danenberg, 96, passed away December 23, 2020.  She was born August 3, 1924 in Sears, Michigan to Ray and Emma (Berg) Dair. Her parents preceded her in death, as well as a brother Larry H. Dair.

Shirley married Harold D. Danenberg February 23, 1968 who passed away February 28, 2005 after 37...

Apr 24, 2021

Mary Ellen Wagner, age 73, of Roswell went home to be with Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born to the home of Curtis and Ally Marie Bunton on October 15, 1947 in Monahans, TX.

Mary was always ready to help anyone get into trouble. She worked hard but always had time to make you...

Apr 16, 2021

Alex James Garcia, age 29, of Roswell, NM went home to his heavenly father on April 16, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born to the home of Benjamin and Sherry Kazhe-Garcia on August 9, 1991 in Alamogordo, NM.

Alex is preceded in death by his father Benjamin Garcia; Grandparents Elfin Garcia, MaryAnn Kazhe, Gene H....

Apr 15, 2021

Mary Joy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 86. Where she met her husband, her best friend Tom Joy who preceded her in death on July 4, 2008, and also her parents Chalk and Lily.

A visitation for Mary will be held from 2:00 PM to...

Apr 12, 2021

Edwin Berckes (Bill), 77, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Bill entered this world on January 4, 1944 in Lawton, OK, born to Ted and Jane Berckes. He is survived by his son, Jay Berckes and wife Kim; daughter, Dorothy Berckes; 6 grandkids, Erika Long and husband Brice, Cassey...

Apr 3, 2021

James (Jim) E. Lilley, a community stalwart for almost 70 years, died April 3 at age 92.

Lilley moved to Roswell in 1953 with a young family to run the Sherwin-Williams paint store, which he did for 36 years.  He and his wife Patricia (Pat) built a family of 10 children and immersed themselves in community activities....

Mar 28, 2021

John Conway Grieves, 72, known for his infectious laugh and smile and passion for golf passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 with his family at his side. After a 2.5-year hiatus from golf, we are fairly certain and true to his style, that after being welcomed by our Lord, he headed straight for the links forgoing celebration with family...

Mar 21, 2021

Helen Clarice Raney was called home by her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Her Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Roswell, NM.  Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Helen was born in Caldwell, Idaho on March...