Recent Obituaries

Mar 18, 2021

Ronald H. Mayer passed away on Thursday, March 18, at the age of 88, in his home in Roswell, New Mexico.  A life-time Roswell resident he is survived by his wife Martha Moore Mayer, daughter Suzanne (Will) Burke, step-grandsons William Jr (Ana), Christopher (Brenda) and Matthew Burke and step-granddaughters Lauren and Lindsay Corley and Kristin (Travis) Gerhardt.  He is...

Mar 13, 2021

Don Fulshaw, age 90, of Roswell was Promoted to Glory on Saturday March 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1930 to Walter and Edith (Roseberry) Fulshaw in Plainfield, New Jersey. Don had many fond memories of he and his family growing up at the Jersey Shore.

Don was an interior designer and...

Mar 13, 2021

Kenneth Reed Murrell, 63, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 13, 2021. Reed was born in Roswell, NM, to John and Jammie Murrell in 1958. Reed attended Goddard High School, and worked as a construction and maintenance supervisor throughout the western United States.

Reed was a loving son, father and...

Mar 6, 2021

Kay Frances Duncan was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 12th at 10:00am at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM with Pastor Jack Ferguson officiating.

Fran was born in Roswell, NM on October 11, 1948 to father, John Beattie and mother,...

Feb 28, 2021

Joe Bob Clements, age 86 of Roswell, NM passed away at his home, Sunday, February 28, 2021.

He was born August 17, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM to Frank and Genevieve Clements.

Joe graduated from Roswell School in 1954 and then attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. He also...

Feb 28, 2021

Dale Edward Miller of Roswell, NM, passed from this life on February 28, 2021, due to natural causes, unrelated to COVID. He had just obtained the milestone of 93 years of age. He was born at home on February 22, 1928 in Roswell, NM, to Charles A. Miller and Grace Ellen (Caron) Miller. Roswell became his forever home and...

Feb 22, 2021

On the morning of Monday, February 22, 2021 Mark Wendell Sterrett gained his heavenly reward at the age of 70.

Mark was born to Charles and Nanette Sterrett in 1950. He attended NMSU and received his degree in Agricultural Management.

In 1994 he married Joni Sterrett of the family home. Together they raised three children,...

Feb 22, 2021

SGT. Timothy “Tim” W. Lynch, age 70, of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.  Tim was born in Roswell, New Mexico on October 29.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Marie Lynch and the mother of his children, Sally Christine (Lee) Lynch.

Tim is survived by his daughters, Carissa...

Feb 21, 2021

George Garcia, age 73 went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

George was born in Estancia, NM to Maria Garcia and Teofilo R. Garcia on September 26, 1947.

George is survived by his wife of 43 years, Timotea Garcia; his brother, Louriano “Brother Lou” Garcia and his wife, Alice; his sister, Lupe...

Feb 20, 2021

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Richard Edward Barton, 79 passed away on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 in Roswell, New Mexico.

A funeral service for Richard will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 25th 2021 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

On November 11th, 1941 Richard was born to Ray Barton and Grace Baker in Albuquerque...

Feb 8, 2021

Caroline Lovelace, 83, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Roswell, NM after a life filled with helping others.

Caroline was born in Stamford, Texas to Patsy and Ben Cole on August 4, 1937. Caroline attended Stamford High School where she graduated as valedictorian in 1955 with a grade average of 97.36! She...

Feb 6, 2021

HOLLIS, MINNIE LORENE- It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Minnie Lorene Hollis, who passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, of natural causes at the age of 63, leaving family and friends to mourn.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Erminda (Midge) Hollis and James Hollis, and her sibling, Christopher Garcia....

Feb 1, 2021

WALKER, DAN “DANNY” H.- Danny passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, after an intense battle with cancer.

My husband and Josh's father will be missed in our lives more than we can guess, but he is now out of pain and talking hunting, fishing, and cars in heaven.

Dan started working for his Dad (Norman)...

Jan 26, 2021

CHRISMAN, JANIS MARIE-  Janis Marie Chrisman, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at her home in Roswell, New Mexico.

Janis was born to Paul Christian Paulson and Ellen Lisa Victoria Kristenson on October 18, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Joe Owen Chrisman on May 14, 1977. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 24, 2021

LEYVA, RODOLFO “FITO”-  Rodolfo “Fito” Leyva, age 57, of Dexter, NM passed on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Fito was born July 10, 1963 to Rodolfo Leyva Sr. and Maria Del Refugio Leyva Gomez in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico.

Those left to cherish Fito’s memory are, his wife, Guadalupe Leyva; son, Rodolfo Leyva; daughter, Claudia Leyva; daughter, Angelica Ruiz,...

Jan 21, 2021

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Roswell for Arlen Linnell Turner, age 84 of Roswell, who passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 in his daughter’s home of Roswell.

Arlen was born September 19, 1936 in Wentworth Location, New Hampshire to Odian and Alice Linnell

Jan 16, 2021

Karin Zarges Mainello passed from this world to Heaven on January 16, 2021 in Roswell, New Mexico. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born in Frankenberg/Eder, Germany on November 21, 1939. She immigrated to the United States and married the love of her life, Joseph Mainello in Trinidad Colorado on May 3, 1958. She became a...

Jan 11, 2021

Hillary Ann Harty, age 62, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Hillary Harty was a lover of animals and people alike. She was never one to turn someone away, human or fury. She loved camping and being in nature as a whole.

Hillary was born in Nashville, Tennesee to Bill and...

Jan 9, 2021

SONJA K. LIKENS- Our dear sweet aunt, Sonja K. Likens passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Roswell New Mexico.  Sonja was born in 1956 to Wilbur and Georgia Likens.

Sonja’s brothers, Wilbur “Junior” and Jerry Likens precede her in death.  She is survived by four siblings, Joan Hawkins, Max Likens Sr., Morris Likens and Patti...

Jan 8, 2021

On January 8, 2021, Christ’s faithful servant and our Dad, Pastor Billy Lee Jones Sr., was called home at the age of 88.

Our dad was faithful to God’s word and truly treated others as he wanted to be treated. Living a life of service to his Savior and family, he touched many on his journey.