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Randle Dee Reed

Randle Dee Reed

Dec 30, 2023

 

Randle Dee Reed, affectionately known as Randle, aged 56, embarked on his eternal journey on December 30, 2023. Born to Jim and Eva Reed on February 7, 1967, in Lamesa, Texas, Randle’s life was one of vibrancy, dedication and heartfelt love.  After graduating Roswell High, he dedicated 33 years of service to Bell Gas and cherished over 30 years...

Erma Turner Spurlin

Erma Turner Spurlin

Dec 20, 2023

Erma Turner Spurlin passed away at the age of 96 on December 25, 2023, in Roswell NM. Erma was born October 30, 1927, in Pawnee, Texas to Rosco J. Turner and Attie E. Elliot. Erma Married Teddy C. Spurlin on December 24, 1948, in San Antonio, TX. Erma was a  librarian with  the Roswell schools for six years and was...

Linda Lou Youse

Linda Lou Youse

Dec 7, 2023

 

Linda Lou Youse, born September 5, 1950, in Artesia, NM, passed away in Roswell, NM, on December 7, 2023. Linda graduated from Goddard High School in 1969.  She married John R. Youse on October 2, 2003.  Johnnie preceded her in death on February 4, 2019.  Before Linda was incapacitated, she loved to paint and garden and loved flowers, but...

Barbara Katherine Doe

Barbara Katherine Doe

Nov 28, 2023

 

Barbara Katherine Doe was born in Michigan on June 9, 1938, to Clarence Vernon Rader and Lillian Thelma Martin.

 

Barbara Katherine and her family moved to Herndon, Virginia when she was 7. By second grade, she had already met the boy who would become the love of her life—Frederick David Doe: they started dating in high school and...

Janie Ann Gosselin

Janie Ann Gosselin

Nov 27, 2023

 

Janie Gosselin, age 75, of Roswell, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.

 

Janie was born on October 25, 1948 in Tucumcari, NM, the only child of Kenneth and Hazel Hahn. She was raised in Alamogordo, NM, and went on to live in many different cities, states, and countries – but her favorite by far was Katzweiler, Germany. Janie...

Edna Mae Bradley

Edna Mae Bradley

Nov 26, 2023

 

Edna passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Edna was born September 22, 1930 to Lott Bradley and Pheobie Odom in Bryan, TX. Edna moved to Roswell in 1953and she and her kids joined Galilee Baptist Church. Edna always made sure her kids attended every Sunday. She enjoyed traveling, bingo and on occasions, going to the casino! Edna loved helping...

Alonso Pinon Loya

Alonso Pinon Loya

Nov 25, 2023

 

Alonso Pinon Loya, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 68 years old. It is never easy to say goodbye, but we do not only mourn the absence of our beloved Alonso but also celebrate his life and his legacy. Alonso meant so much to his family...

Johnnie Frank Syska

Johnnie Frank Syska

Nov 22, 2023

Johnnie Frank Syska passed away on November 22, 2023 in Roswell, NM.  

Johnnie was born on December 12, 1949 in Long Beach, California to John Simon Syska and Carolyn Jim Alexander. 

Johnnie joined the Army in 1975 in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 25 and went on to serve for several years. After  recieveing a National Defense Service Medal , he...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

Nov 19, 2023

 



Shirley was born November 29, 1942, to John Cleveland Baker Jr. and Mildred Almeda Lindsey in Austin, TX.

Shirley graduated from Roswell High School with honors in 1961 and was voted most likely to succeed, then continued to Baylor University where she also graduated with honors. Shirley loved God and would do anything for anyone. Her faith...

Betty Stacy

Betty Stacy

Nov 17, 2023

  On Friday November 17th, 2023, Betty Stacy our Mom, "Granny", Grandma, Great Grandma, was taken home to heaven to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior and rejoined with Dad. She will be sorely missed by all, but those of us that know Jesus as our Lord and Savior know we will see her again. She put 93 years...

Sybil Louise Reynolds

Sybil Louise Reynolds

Nov 17, 2023

 

A funeral service for Sybil Louise Reynolds, age 90, of Roswell, NM, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Sybil passed away Friday, November 17, 2023.

Sybil was born December 6, 1932, to Alvie Rodgers and Pearl Mae Meddling in Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Sybil was...

Connie Marlene DeNio

Connie Marlene DeNio

Nov 11, 2023

 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Connie Marlene DeNio, a beloved mom and Mimi who left this earth on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Connie was born October 13, 1946, in Roswell, NM to LA and Allene Stephens.  She married the love of her life, Steve DeNio on July 3, 1982, in Cloudcroft, NM.  We are all blessed for...

Helen Greer

Helen Greer

Nov 6, 2023

Helen Lee (Crabb) Greer

Helen Lee (Crabb) Greer, Long time resident, age 88, passed into Glory, November 6th, 2023.

She was gloriously met there by her parents, Archie Crabb and Grace (Bradley) Crabb, her Husband of 32 years, Jack M. Greer, her brothers George, Raymond and John Wayne Crabb also daughter, Colleen Ray.

We that are remaining here are...

Charlie Adell Francis

Charlie Adell Francis

Nov 6, 2023

 

A memorial gathering for Charlie Adell Francis age 58, of Roswell, NM will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Charlie passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.

Charlie was born August 9, 1965 to R.C. Francis and Mary Charlene Ladd in Childress, TX.

Charlie graduated from Central Christian school in...

Helen Marie Rook Lock Nelson

Helen Marie Rook Lock Nelson

Nov 3, 2023

 



Helen Marie Rook Lock Nelson passed away Thursday, November 3, 2023 at her home.

A viewing for Helen will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2023, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. The First Baptist Church will host the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, with Robert Holcomb officiating. Interment will...

JoAnn Huddle

JoAnn Huddle

Oct 31, 2023

 

JoAnn (Meler) Huddle was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma on July 22, 1929, and passed away peacefully in her Roswell home on October 31, 2023. Growing up on her family farm, she worked hard and enjoyed milking the cows (but never did like drinking milk!) before a long bus ride to the county school.  Her parents, Lee and Tena Meler,...