Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

FROSCH, CLIFTON LEE-Cliff was born in Deming, NM to parents, Malcolm and Dorothy Frosch. He attended Smith Elementary, Deming Junior High, and graduated from Deming High School in 1973.

Cliff started working at age 16 while in high school, then joined the Marine Corps at age 20 where he served for four years. As part of his...

Jan 23, 2020

Iva Dell (Haley) Ferrell slipped into Heaven, at her home, on January 23, 2020 at the age of 92.  Iva Dell, the 5th child of Ernest McClellan and Kate Marguerette (Asfahl) Haley, was born on September 7, 1927 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.  Her family moved to Roswell in August, 1929.  The family stopped outside of Roswell until it was dark,...

Jan 15, 2020

Billie Jean Turner, age 83, of Roswell, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Billie, who was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was lovingly referred to as Mema.  Services are presently scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church.  Burial will immediately...

Jan 12, 2020

PARKER, JIMMIE EDWIN- Jimmie Edwin Parker Sr. born May 8, 1949 passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Parker; mother, Marietta Parker; sister, Betty Hall, and his son, Jimmie Parker Jr. Jim was survived by his wife, Linda Parker; two sons, John (wife Reina) and Jay Parker; his brothers, Billy, Larry,...

Jan 12, 2020

HEINZMAN, PETER FREDRICK “FRED”- Peter Fredrick Heinzman (Fred) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. The Lord called him home, he is singing and dancing with the angels and now is our guardian angel to watch over us.

Fred was born to John Edward and Martha Pearl Elizabeth Bartrug Heinzman in New Martinsville, West...

Jan 8, 2020

Helen Campbell Bynum Stewart, age 91, of Roswell passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born in Lufkin, Texas to the home of Eli and Della Bynum on July 23, 1928. She was surrounded by her family at home when she passed.

Helen is survived by son Phil and his wife Melodee, brother Joe, grandson Justin...

Jan 6, 2020

BORIS, ODESSA L.-  Odessa L. Boris, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away peacefully to walk with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6, 2020, at the age of 99, in Queen Creek, Arizona.

She was born at Commerce, Texas on December 17, 1920 to Ezra and Lillian Traylor.  Odessa graduated from Hope High School, Hope NM in...

Dec 31, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Ronald Duncan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 22, 2019

BLANCA S. MERINO – Blanca S. Merino, age 71, was called home by her heavenly father on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Roswell. She was born on November 27, 1948 in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico to Modesto and Margarita Gutierrez. Blanca later married her beloved husband, Bernardo on April 2, 1967.

Blanca is preceded in death by her...

Dec 21, 2019

GARRETT, TOMMY WAYNE- Tommy Wayne Garrett, age 84, passed away at home in Roswell, New Mexico on Saturday, December 21, 2019, surrounded by his wife and all his children. Tommy was born to Paralee and Henry Garrett in Clayton, New Mexico on April 1, 1935.  On May 29, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Hair, and to...

Dec 18, 2019

CORDER, CHERYL DEE PUTNAM- Beloved wife and mother passed away December 18. 2019 in her home. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, Bill Corder; son, Todd Corder; daughter, Heather Hellmers; son-in-law, Kendall Hellmers; grandsons, Tristen and Wyatt Hellmers, and granddaughter, Cheyenne Hellmers and family friend Jan Smith.

Cheryl was born June 1, 1947 in...

Dec 1, 2019

STERRETT, CHARLES W.-  Charles W. Sterrett, retired farmer and rancher and life-long resident of Roswell, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 91.

Charles was born in Carlsbad, NM on May 26, 1928 to W.D. and Bessie Lee Sterrett. Charles had a passion for agriculture, successfully owned and operated Sterrett Land and Cattle company at...

Nov 25, 2019

SCAFELLA, JUDITH ANN-  Visitation for Judith Ann Scafella, age 74, of Roswell, NM will be from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 29, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Judith passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Roswell, New Mexico.

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Nov 20, 2019

AMADOR SR., RAYMOND ERNEST “ERNIE”-  Raymond Ernest Amador “Ernie” suddenly and unexpectedly left this world to be with Jesus on Wednesday November 20th in Lubbock, TX. He was seventy-six years old.

Ernie was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April 24, 1943 to John B. & Helen Amador.  Ernie enjoyed a good hunt, fishing, drinking coffee, observing...

Nov 19, 2019

SANDERS, WAHSINGTON- W.L. (Fate) Sanders went home to be with the Lord November 19, 2019. He was born in Dexter, NM on June 23, 1943 to William and Blanche Sanders. He was the youngest of 9 children.

Upon completing Seminary, he began his journey of being a Pastor through Texas and New Mexico. He settled in Lordsburg,...

Nov 18, 2019

SIEG, DOLORES-  Dolores Sieg, 74, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with heart disease.

Dolores (Dee) was born in Rupert, ID to Emil and Edna Mayer on January 31, 1945, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Boise, ID in her youth. She had a...

Nov 9, 2019

TERRY L. HILL- Terry L. Hill of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Terry was born November 15, 1969 in Carlsbad, NM. In 1979, Terry moved with his family to Clayton, NM. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1987. Terry attended and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM. During his time...

Nov 5, 2019

TAUCHER, BOBBIE- Bobbie Jean Taucher (Hayden), age 83 of Roswell, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2019. Bobbie was born to Charles and Sarah Hayden in Barberton, Ohio on January 17, 1936. She was a 1953 graduate of Barberton High School and served 2 years in the U.S. Army as a Medical Technician. Bobbie met John Taucher in 1976...

Nov 5, 2019

Jane Johnson passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 morning at home in Roswell, NM. Born in NYC, she lived in California, working as a bedside nurse for many years before retiring to Roswell with husband Art 20 years ago. In Roswell she found a true home and restarted her career to be of service to her new community. She...

Nov 2, 2019

TALLMAN, GEORGE- George A. Tallman, age 82 passed away peacefully in his home in Roswell, NM in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2019.

George was born on February 8, 1937 in Malone NY. He met Kathy Randolph while working as a mechanic in Virginia in 1974. George and Kathy were married in Virginia on April...