Recent Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

LINDER, WILLIAM C. “BILL” -William C. “Bill” Linder, age 92 of Roswell passed away at his home Monday, November 2, 2020.

A graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at South Park Cemetery.

Bill was born to Jesse Linder and Frances Pate Linder on December 9, 1927, in Cherokee County, Texas....

Nov 2, 2020

Clayton McDaniel, 87, passed away Monday,November 2, 2020, in Roswell, NM with family by his side.

Clayton was born March 24, 1933, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Everette and Mildred McDaniel. Clayton was always ornery, wild, and had a stubborn streak a mile long, but he also had a heart of gold and never met a stranger....

Oct 26, 2020

RODRIGUEZ, GLORIA S. - Gloria S. Rodriguez falleció el día lunes, 26 de Octubre del 2020 en la ciudad de Roswell, NM a la edad de 74 años, Gloria, la hija de Miguel Solís y Asunción Mendias, nació el 21 de Junio de 1946 en Colonia Nuevo Delicias, Chihuahua, sus padres le preceden en muerte.

Le sobreviven...

Oct 25, 2020

Russell, Johnnie Brooks - Johnnie Brooks Russell passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at his home, Roswell, NM. Johnnie was born February 22,1958 in Roswell, NM-the first of 10 children born to John B. and Martha P. Russell.

Johnnie is survived by his sons: Jesse Russell of the home, Johnnie Russell of Clovis, NM, Joe Russell...

Oct 19, 2020

MCVAY FRY, ELIZABETH ANN - A private family service will be held for Elizabeth Ann McVay Fry, age 77, of Roswell, NM. Elizabeth went to be with the Lord Monday, October 19, 2020.

Elizabeth was born May 14, 1943 to Charley Mashaw and Ada Ramsey in Paris, Arkansas.

Elizabeth’s memory will be cherished by her husband,...

Oct 19, 2020

SANDERS, VIRNIE J.- A funeral service for Virnie J. Sanders, age 64 of Nashville, TN formally of Roswell, NM will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, October 26, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Barnett officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2020. Virnie passed away...

Oct 11, 2020

CARTER, SUSIE MAURINE- Susie Maurine Carter was sent to heaven October 11, 2020 after three years of a long, hard fight with cancer that she handled with grace and courage, she passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Susie was born to James “Buck” and Lois Mann on September 23, 1968 in Dallas, TX....

Oct 3, 2020

A memorial service for Loris DeKay, of Roswell, NM will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for, with Tom Blake officiating. Loris passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. For the family’s health and safety, please wear a mask while attending the service.

Loris DeKay was born on November 25, 1940,...

Sep 27, 2020

Beverly Gwyen Lawson (Gray) died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer in Roswell, New Mexico on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 69.

Beverly is survived by her mother, Lavon Gray of Roswell, NM; husband, Donald Lawson of Roswell, NM; three daughters: Kara Mendez of Spring, TX, Dana Lawson of Damascus, OR and Gena...

Sep 22, 2020

Thomas Buhrke, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 surrounded by his family in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born to the home of Donald and Jean (Standbridge) Buhrke on September 9, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois. Tom spent most of his life in Roswell. He worked for Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) and NOVA Bus for 21 years as...

Sep 19, 2020

Steve Rhodes passed away. Painter, golfer, poet, pool player, inventor, chess player and  dear friend to so many, Steve was perhaps best known as the ‘framer guy’, as fellow artist and mentor, Jerry Kirwin used to call him.  He was known and loved in his Orthodox Bahá'í community into which he was born and which was the central core of...

Sep 13, 2020

PARKER PAUL W.-  Paul W. Parker, born September 23, 1942, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 to reside with his father, B.J. Parker; sister, Eva Mae; brothers, Eddie Dean and Raymond Earl.

Paul leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Gladys Parker and siblings, Samuel, Ronnie, William, Pauline, Jackie and Orlando. He was a loving father of...

Sep 9, 2020

HAWORTH JR., RICHARD EDWARD-  A celebration of life for Richard Edward Haworth Jr. will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Richard passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

Richard was born October 19, 1952 to Richard Haworth and Eva Mendoza in Roswell, NM.

He proudly enlisted to serve his country...

Sep 4, 2020

BLAKE, DOROTHY REECE FLETCHER- Dorothy Reece Fletcher Blake age 93,  of Roswell passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog Jack.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2801 W. Fourth St. Roswell, NM with Father Dale Plummer of...

Sep 3, 2020

Billy E. Anderson, beloved husband and father, passed away September 3, 2020 at age 88. He was born October 13, 1931 in Foster, Oklahoma and lived most of his life in Roswell. Billy served in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic from 1951 to 1955 and was the top performer in his training classes. After his service...

Aug 31, 2020

GRIFFIN, DONNIE FRANCIS (HARRIS) -Longtime resident of ROSWELL, NM – spent retirement years in NEW DEAL, TX and HOBBS, NM

Donnie Francis (Harris) Griffin was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 93, on August 31, 2020.

Donnie Francis (Harris) Griffin was born October 25, 1926 to...

Aug 25, 2020

Matthew: beloved Son, brother and uncle.

Though his time was short with us, his caring, giving, outgoing and infectious personality touched lives everywhere he went. His loving, attentive, and sensitive nature was adored by and enduring to all.

Matthew adventurous personality could be seen from a very young age, from conquering the monkey bars on...

Aug 14, 2020

THOMPSON, ELEANOR MARGARET (PEGGY)- Eleanor Margaret (Peggy) Thompson, 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 14th, 2020 in Roswell, NM. Peggy was born June 27th, 1944 in Las Cruces, NM to Martin Thorpe and Eleanor Wood Thorpe. She grew up at the family crop and livestock farm in Dona Ana with her parents and two brothers. She often told stories...

Aug 12, 2020

Sarah Louise Gray, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Roswell, NM. She was born to the home of Lowell and Dorothy (Keim) Gray on March 5, 1959, in Hull, Illinois. Sarah loved animals and although had a fondness towards cats she also loved dogs. She enjoyed crafting and making jewelry where she found her passion...

Aug 8, 2020

Tamra Elaine Craig, age 69, was born on April 26, 1951, in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Bill and Wanda Abernathy and joined her heavenly Father August 8, 2020. She married Jimmy Craig on June 2, 1979, in Hereford, Texas. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Craig; her children Rhonda Lopez, Reneé Craig, and Jamie Craig; her six grandchildren,...