Recent Obituaries

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.

Jan 6, 2021

JANICE ELAINE JOHNSON- Janice Elaine Johnson, 87, a longtime Roswell resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Jan was born on September 11th, 1933 at the home of Will M. and Elma Dulin Wood in Eastland Texas.  She moved to Abilene Texas when she was 3 years old and was a 1952 graduate...

Jan 6, 2021

Rudolph Lloyd Matta "Rudy"- God called one of his Angels to be with his lord Jesus Christ on January 6th at the age of 59 years old after his long battle with Cyclic vomiting syndrome.

Rudy was born on April 19, 1961 to Louis  and Frances matta. He met his wife while they were still teenagers and...

Jan 4, 2021

Artemio Ruiz (Art), age 44, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 4, 2021.  Art was born November 20, 1976, to Elias and Maria Ruiz.  His mother precedes him in death.

Art is survived by wife, Claudia Orrantia; son, Artemio Ruiz Jr, daughter, Arianna Ruiz; father, Elias Ruiz; brothers, Adrian, David, Elias Alan, and Carlos and...

Jan 3, 2021

Carol Anne Cunningham, 80, of Roswell New Mexico went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

A viewing for Carol, will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at La Grone Funeral Chapel. A funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Roswell, New Mexico at 1:00...

Jan 1, 2021

AUSTIN, EVELYN-  A graveside service for Evelyn Austin age 96, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021 at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Tim Arlett officiating. Evelyn passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.

Evelyn was born July 17, 1924 to Paul and Janie Schoenemann in Brenham, TX. She married Leo F. Austin Jr. On January...

Jan 1, 2021

Mildred Nannette “Aunt Nannette” Arnold, age 71, passed from this life on April 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

Nannette is preceded in death by her parents “Bill” and Maurine Arnold, beloved brother-in-law Dale Robertson as well as 32 aunts and uncles.

Nannette worked in health care for most of her life. She worked with Community...

Dec 31, 2020

Private family services are planned for Marty, who went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Martin Ross Gilliland was born on September 30,1950 in Roswell, NM to Joseph and Florance Gilliland, who preceded him in death.

From 1968-1972 Marty served his country as Chief Petty Officer First Class in the United...

Dec 31, 2020

MCGRAW, PATRICIA ANN – Patricia (Pat) Ann McGraw, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020 in Roswell, NM. She was born on November 16, 1949 to the home of Anthony Lawrence and Felicia (Barbachyn) Kotecki in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Felicia Kotecki,...

Dec 30, 2020

Estela C. “Cora” Hernandez was born to Crecenciano F. Gallegos and Senaida A. Gallegos on November 09, 1929. She passed peacefully into Heaven on December 30, 2020 at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Ruth Gallegos Archuleta, Chris Gallegos, Teresa Redwine, and Louise Brustle, Brothers in-law Larry Blanchard and Jim...

Dec 26, 2020

Byron Dillard Fannin, 96, beloved Father, was called to his eternal rest on December 26, 2020. He entered this world on November 8, 1924 in Birmingham, AL, born to Fred and Agnes Fannin. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Kuruc; son, Fred Fannin; daughter, Susan Scribner and husband, Jeff; son, Michael Fannin and wife, Donna. He also leaves...

Dec 24, 2020

BYRNE, GEORGE P.- Gentle Giant from the Southeastern New Mexico whose smile and laughter was contagious! George P. Byrne, 71, died after a short battle with Cancer on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He passed calmly at home with family and friends nearby.

George was the only child of George and Charlotte Byrne of Roswell, NM. George proudly...

Dec 22, 2020

DUNN, MARY THERESE- Mary Therese Dunn was born January 13, 1933 to Mundun and Alma Rutter in Altoona, PA.

After graduating high school, Mary joined the Sisters of Charity as a Roman Catholic nun at Seton Hill, PA.  She was a nun for 20 years and obtained her master’s degree from Duquesne University in 1969. After leaving...

Dec 22, 2020

GREEN, LUCILLE FRANCES- Graveside services for Lucille Frances Green will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 28th, at South Park Cemetery, under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel, and officiated by Pete Merlo of Tabernacle Baptist Church where Lucille was a member for 74 years.

Lucille Frances Brock was born in Anadarko Oklahoma on March 24th...

Dec 18, 2020

MEEKS, HARUKO (FRECKLES)- Haruko (Freckles) Meeks, 90, beloved Mother, Mema, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Haruko entered this world on March 28, 1930, in Osaka, Japan. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Carol Larez and Polly Coles; sons, William Meeks, and his wife Lori; Ralph...

Dec 18, 2020

VAUGHN, LEROY IRVING -Leroy Irving Vaughn was born on December 25, 1922, and he passed into eternal life Friday, December 18, 2020 after a long illness. Mr. Vaughn moved to Roswell, New Mexico with his wife, Carmen Vaughn, during the 70's and enjoyed a happy retirement while pursuing real estate ventures in Roswell. He was blessed with good health...

Dec 15, 2020

Elsie May Hughs, 91, of Roswell, NM, passed from this life into her new life in heaven on December 15,2020. She was able to remain at home during the struggles of old age due to the loving care of David, her son.

Elsie was born on February 23, 1929, in Washington, Kansas, to John and Ruby (Boston) Applegarth. She...

Dec 13, 2020

CLEMENTS, MARY- Heaven rejoiced Sunday night when another soul was welcomed home. Mary Katherine Clements joined her Lord and the choir of angels on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Mary was born on January 11, 1938 to Lloyd Dean and Annie Phifer Dean in Bradshaw, Texas. She was raised in McAdoo, Texas where she graduated in 1954.

Dec 12, 2020

ESPINOSA, ELISA- Elisa Espinosa, age 69, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Elisa, a beautiful angel entered this world on September 19, 1951, born in Roswell, NM and blessed everyone who knew her. Her infectious laugh is something that we will all remember. She was...

Dec 11, 2020

PHELPS, JO MARIE- Jo Marie Phelps entered into her heavenly rest, into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 92 years.

Jo Marie was born June 24, 1928, at the farm home of her Grandparents Clifton near Bennington, Oklahoma.  Jo Marie married J.B. Phelps on August 2, 1947,...