Recent Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

Zan Page King, age 91 was born July 10, 1927 in Roswell, NM., to Loren P. King and Elta Wiley King. Zan passed away at home on the family farm in Hagerman, NM. Zan is survived by his children Patty and husband Roy Cleary; Kavan and wife Debbie King; Kendell and wife Brenda Moss; Debbie and husband Chris Rynas;...

Jun 7, 2019

Leroy Carroll Lang passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Leroy was 89 years old. LeRoy was born on August 10, 1930 to William Henry Lang and Emma Hertha Marie Tonns in Nelson, Nebraska. LeRoy grew many crops over the years such as alfalfa, corn, oats, wheat and cotton. He was a member of the past organizations Southwest Irrigated...

Jun 2, 2019

Jack was born July 17, 1928 in Pineland, TX. He entered the Military, Army air corp. in 1947 and served faithfully for 22 years, plus another 20 years in the Federal Aviation Administration. (F.A.A). He was stationed at Alaska, Thailand, and Okinawa, Japan. Jack was married to his buddy's sister Etelka Jane Hall, from Springfield, IL. And has been...

May 29, 2019

Nancy Jean Osborn Bish passed into the welcoming arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Nancy was born December 6, 1930 in Des Moines, NM to Sam and Hassie (Montgomery) Osborn. At six years old, her family moved to Clovis, NM and when she was twelve to Dexter, NM She graduated valedictorian and president of her class...

May 28, 2019

JUDGE JONES, ALVIN F.- Alvin Jones, a father, lifelong New Mexican, judge, lawyer, and devoted community man, died on Tuesday May 28th, 2019. He passed in an accident riding his bicycle, preparing for yet another Milk Man triathlon. He was 74. Alvin will be remembered for his career as a lawyer in front of, and behind the bench, for...

May 23, 2019

Fred Kenneth Lewis passed away on May 23, 2019 into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on January 29, 1923 to William and Viola Lewis in Lawton Oklahoma. Kenneth moved to Roswell when he was 16 years old and graduated from Roswell High School. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Army and...

May 21, 2019

Helen Reed slept quietly away on May 21, 2019 after a brief illness. She was 101 years old. Helen's life was guided by her deep Christian faith which she showed in her life every day. Her smile was generous and her ways were kind. She loved and was loved. She was truly a woman of substance. Helen Reed was...

May 20, 2019

Sharyn Marie Crossman Passed away at home at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones in Roswell, New Mexico on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Sharyn was the head of the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences- UNIV. of Nebraska-Kearney. She developed a formula for curing knee osteoarthritis. Sharyn is preceded in death by her parents William and...

May 20, 2019

June C. Weeks-Heinzman passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2019. The lord called her home, she is singing and dancing with the angels and now is our guardian angel to watch over us. June was born to Olga and Robert Weeks in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 1937, she is preceded in death by her parents, her...

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

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 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 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...