Recent Obituaries

May 16, 2019

Linda Kay Kisselburg was born January 26, 1948 to James and Flossie Ely in Bakersfield California. She passed away May 16, 2019 in Lubbock Texas, at the age of 71. Linda worked as a bank teller at various banks in Roswell, NM for over 30 years. Linda then worked at Tabosa as a caregiver several years retiring in 2014....

May 14, 2019

Proud to be a child of the most high God, Lyman Ray Graham, "Pal" was born on May 27th , 1954 in Roswell, NM to Lyman Robinson and Lula (Acrey) Graham. He passed from this earth at his residence, Tuesday, May 14th, 2019. Lyman Ray married his first grade sweetheart, Carolyn Nan Williamson, in Tatum, NM on August 5,h,...

May 11, 2019

Joyce Dorothy Horner, age 78 of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. A Rosary will be at 9:30AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Peters Catholic Church. Mass will start at 10:00AM with Father Charlie Martinez of St. Peters Catholic Church, officiating. Joyce was born in Baltimore, MD, to James Oronson and Helen Oronson (Zakarko),...

May 11, 2019

Sara Wood, 66, died on May 11, at her home in Monroe Louisiana. She was born February 18, 1953, in Roswell. New Mexico to Lawrence William and Joan Citty Taylor. Sara was the second of the four girls. The family moved to Amarillo, Texas, while she was in Elementary School. Sara graduated from Canyon High School and from West...

May 10, 2019

Linda Anderson, 79, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 10, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family when her earthly body gave out. Linda's faith in God and her belief of spending eternity with God in heaven gave not only her, but her family and friends an incredible peace. Linda was born...

May 9, 2019

Ronald Lee Lunsford was born on December 31, 1955, just a few hours before a new year was to begin, to John Denver Lunsford and Matilda Mae (Young) Lunsford in St. Louis Missouri. He left this world unexpectedly to start his eternal journey with our Lord and Savior on May 9, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Big Ron, he...

May 4, 2019

HUGHES, WILLIAM (BILL) FRANKLIN - William (Bill) Franklin Hughes, age 89, of Roswell NM, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Roswell, NM. No services will be held at this time. Bill's remains will be interned at a later date with full military honors at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Bill was born on February 6, 1930 in...

Apr 27, 2019

Apr 26, 2019

Tommy H. Graves arrived at his heavenly home on April 26, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1946 to Hugh and Viola Graves. He attended Roswell High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Tommy was a retired paint contractor. He played guitar, mandolin, and had a Hank Williams style in sound and appearance. He loved Blue Grass...

Apr 22, 2019

PEARCE, SHIRLEY - Shirley Ann Pearce, age 70, of Roswell, NM was born July 28, 1948 to Jack Whitt and Evelyn Compton Whitt in Bakersfield, California. Shirley enjoyed gatherings with family, going on drives and watching scary movies. She spent time crafting, listening to her Elvis albums and working on crossword puzzles. Shirley was preceded in death by her...

Apr 19, 2019

BURKE, JOY - A memorial service for Joy Burke, age 89 will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Highland Baptist Church. Inurnment will be at South Park Cemetery Pastor Charles Grossage officiating. The New Mexico State Police will be providing escort for Joy. Joy passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 in Roswell, NM. Joy has...

Apr 16, 2019

BRUESTLE, LOUISE CONSUELO - Louise Consuelo Bruestle, age 87 of Roswell, NM was born December 26, 1931 to Cresenciano Gallegos and Senaida Aragon in Canon City, CO. Louise was a beautiful person inside and out, she loved caring for others and could never say no to anyone that would ask a favor of her. She cared for many family...

Apr 15, 2019

PILLEY, JAMES- James Edward Pilley, age 78, passed away surrounded by his sisters on Monday, April 15 2019, at ENMMC. He was born September 14, 1940, in Santa Fe NM, to H.L. (Jack) Pilley and Ora Clyde (Bogart) Arrnett. James was a jack of all trades. He was a heavy machinery operator. He loved working outside and always told...

Apr 14, 2019

In Loving memory of Charlotte Joy (Cox) Woody Charlotte was Promoted to Glory on April 14, 2019 at age 75. She was born to Luther E. Cox and Geneva (Sowers) Cox on May 14, 1943 in Vinita, Ok. Her father and step mother Marie B. Cox were stationed at Walker Airforce base during her high school years, where she...

Apr 12, 2019

A viewing will be held for Nicanora H "Nikki" Reyes, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery with Rev. Danny Sons officiating and Family members will be serving...

Apr 6, 2019

Betty Lou Cleaver, 89, of Roswell, NM met her Lord and Savior Face to Face on Saturday, March 6, 2019. A viewing will be held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday, April 8, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Eternal Life will be held Monday, April 8th at 7:00 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 115 West...

Apr 4, 2019

LANGLEY,VELMA - Velma Lorene Walters Langley passed from this world on Thursday April 4, 2019. Velma was born in Wapanucka, OK, March 29, 1921. She had four brothers, and three sisters, who preceded her in death. She came to New Mexico in a wagon to Artesia, NM when she was five years old. She lived in California briefly as...

Mar 30, 2019

RANDY JAQUESS- Marvin Randall "Randy" Jaquess left this world for eternity on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home in Roswell, NM. Randy was born on December 2, 1942 in Earth, TX, the 3rd of 7 children born to Curtis G. and Beulah B. Jaquess. Curtis was a carpenter, building many houses in the area with his brothers, and...

Mar 28, 2019

Mar 20, 2019

JOHNSON, MARY LANELL- Mary LaNell Johnson was born February 16, 1930 in Faxon, Oklahoma, to Henry and Faye Johnson. She attended Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas one year and has worked as a secretary for several oil companies. She married Reagan Sweet September 20, 1958, in Dexter. The Sweets have lived in Amarillo, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Hobbs, Artesia, and...