Recent Obituaries

Dr. Threlkeld

Oct 9, 2016

William Ross Threlkeld of Roswell died Oct. 9, 2016, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 30, 2016 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Roswell. His ashes will be interred in the columbarium at Grace Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, beside those of his beloved younger son. Bill was born August...

Leon Alexander

Sep 27, 2016

Leon Alexander, age 92, of Roswell passed peacefully at his son's home September 27, 2016 in the presence of family members. Leon Alexander will lie-instate for viewing 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday September 30, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday October 1, 2016 at West Country Club Road Church of...

Lowell Orrison

Sep 25, 2016

ORRISON, LOWELL E. - Lowell E. Orrison passed away on September 25, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday September 30, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Pastor Bob Williams of First Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Military...

Roy Hunter, Iii

Sep 24, 2016

Roy Lee Hunter, III, age 69, of Roswell passed away Saturday September 24, 2016. Roy Lee Hunter, III was born January 28, 1947 to Roy Lee and Zella Mae Weeden-Hunter, Jr. in Tucson, AZ. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Roy married the love of his life Nancy on...

Victor Roehlk

Sep 23, 2016

Victor "Vic" Earl Roehlk passed peacefully from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23rd, 2016. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 2p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at Christ's Church in Roswell. Pastors Gerry Chavez and Lonnie Owens will officiate. Vic was born August 11th, 1945 to Harley and Helen...

John Gwartney

Sep 19, 2016

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Novice Ruffin

Sep 18, 2016

Novice Walker Ruffin passed away in her home of natural causes on Sunday September 18, 2016. A visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday September 21, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled at 10:30 AM Thursday September 22, 2016 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 501 N. Sycamore Roswell, N.M. Dr. Larry...

Connie Gerken

Sep 17, 2016

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Frances Willard

Sep 16, 2016

Frances Vivian Roach Willard, age 90, passed away in Amarillo, Texas on Friday September 16, 2016. She will lie-instate for viewing 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday September 19, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday September 20, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Ron...

Hinton Kittrell

Sep 16, 2016

Hinton Greene "Kit" Kittrell, III, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016, at the age of 89, surrounded by several of his children and grandchildren. Kit lived for many years in Ruidoso, NM, and had recently moved to Roswell, NM. Kit was born on July 25, 1927, in Columbia, TN, to Mr. Hinton Greene Kittrell, Jr., and Mrs....

Camryn Castro

Sep 6, 2016

Camryn Charles Castro, age 15, passed away Tuesday September 6, 2016. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday September 9, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel; burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Gerry Chavez of Christ's Church will be officiating....

Jayna Wellman

Sep 1, 2016

A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Roswell, for Jayna Kay Wellman, age 57, of Roswell, NM who earned her precious angel wings on September 1, 2016. Chaplain Tim Arlett will be officiating. Jayna passed away after a courageous 10 year battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She...

Byrda Snodgrass

Aug 31, 2016

SNODGRASS, BYRDA MENOUD - Byrda was born October 14, 1917 in Marietta, Oklahoma to Milton A. and Mary Ellie Dorman. Both preceded her in death. She attended and graduated from Hagerman High School in 1935. She was married to Alfred D. (Jack) Menoud on November 20, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1988. She married Cecil Snodgrass on...

Carol Zumwalt

Aug 29, 2016

Carol Lin Zumwalt, age 69, passed away Monday August 29, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the Nogal Presbyterian Church. Minister Randy Nolan and Minister Mel Gnatknowski will be officiating. A reception will follow at the Catholic Parrish Hall in Carrizozo. The Najar Family will be hosting the reception. Carol was born in Batesville, Mississippi on April...

Silvestre Perez

Aug 22, 2016

Silvestre P. Perez, age 69, passed away Monday August 22, 2016. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited 7:00 PM Friday August 26, 2016. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday August 27, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Deacon Ernesto Martinez will be officiating. Silvestre was born...

Allen Lovelace

Aug 21, 2016

Colonel Allen J Lovelace, age 84, went to be with his Lord early in the morning of August 21, 2016, after a battle with bone cancer. He was born on May 5, 1932, in Krum, Texas to Charles Carlton and Beartice Inmon Lovelace. Allen grew up in Carrollton, Texas, graduating from Carrollton High School. Allen then attended North Texas...

Anna Stovall

Aug 20, 2016

Anna Grace Veronica Gallegos was born July 26, 1934 in Magdalena New Mexico to Cruz and Margaret Gallegos. She passed away on August 20, 2016 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Grace had many loves. She had a love for her family, but she only had one true love, Elvis Presley. Over the years she became quite the collector of his memorabilia,...

John Betchie

Aug 8, 2016

John Albert Betchie: October 16, 1928 -August 8, 2016. A private memorial service was held for John Albert Betchie, age 87, who passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. John was the first of 3 children born to John Paul (1903-1992) and Lena Madeline Oliva (1902-1948) Betchie. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 16, 1928. He was preceded...

Paul Janow

Aug 7, 2016

Paul Janow, age 94, formally of Roswell, New Mexico passed away peacefully Sunday August 7, 2016 at his home in Great Falls, Montana with his companion Lydia Flores by his side. A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 15, 2016 at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will be officiating. Paul was...

Drusilla Luck

Aug 6, 2016

Edna Drusilla Luck, age 75, returned to her heavenly home on Saturday August 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with a life changing illness. Her devotion to her family, grandchildren and belief in God and His word supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Edna most commonly known as "Dru" to her family and friends was...