Recent Obituaries

Eugene Jones
Jan 3, 2011
JONES, EUGENE BOYD No services are scheduled at this time for Eugene Boyd Jones, age 75, of Roswell, who passed away January 3, 2011 in Lubbock, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Mickie Finlay
Jan 1, 2011
FINLAY, MICKIE A. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date for Mickie A. Finlay, age 73, who passed away on January 1, 2011. Mickie was born on July 24, 1938 in St. Louis City, Missouri to Oliver and Flora Ficken. They have both preceded her in death. Mickie married Jack Finlay on April 19, 2008 in Roswell....
Sarah Houston
Dec 27, 2010
HOUSTON, SARAH No services are scheduled at this time for Sarah Houston, age 67, of Roswell who passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2010, and is now in Gods care. Sarah was born December 11, 1943 in Ogden, Utah, to Joe and Mary Elnora Stapleton. Both parents preceded her in death. Sarah worked as a teacher in...
John Dennis
Dec 26, 2010
DENNIS, JOHN FRANK A memorial service will be held at a later date for John Frank Dennis, age 80, of Roswell who passed away December 26, 2010. Cremation has taken place according to his wishes. His ashes will be scattered in the Capitan Mountains. John was born on August 30, 1930 in Bomarton, Texas to Harvey Hill and Winney...
Jesse Melancon
Dec 25, 2010
MELANCON, JESSE D. FRENCHIE Services are scheduled for 2:00 P. M., Thursday, December 30, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Jesse D. Frenchie Melancon, age 84, who passed away December 25, 2010. Harry Tackett of West Alameda Church of Christ will officiate with interment at South Park Cemetery. Frenchie was born April 27, 1926 in Garyville, Louisiana to Clarence...
James Carney
Dec 24, 2010
CARNEY, JAMES NEALNo services are scheduled for James Neal Carney, age 88, of Roswell, who passed away December 24, 2010. James was born November 24, 1922 in Vernon, Texas to James and Gorda Carney, they have preceded him in death. James is survived by a sister: Caroline Jamba and her husband John of Satellite Beach, FL. James was a...
Grace Buffington
Dec 24, 2010
BUFFINGTON, GRACEServices for Grace Buffington, who passed away December 24, 2010 will be held at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2010. Pastor Tim Arlett of First Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be held at Memory Lawn Memorial Park following services. Grace was born in Wellston, Oklahoma on June 18, 1916 to E.R. and Samantha Johnson...
Archie Langford
Dec 24, 2010
LANGFORD, ARCHIE Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Midway Assembly of God for Archie Langford, age 65 who passed away December 24, 2010. Pastor Danny Sons of Midway Assembly of God Church will officiate with graveside services to follow at South Park Cemetery. Archie was born on December 23, 1945 in Clovis, New...
Kevin Wood
Dec 23, 2010
WOOD, KEVIN SHANE Memorial Visitation are scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Kevin Shane Wood, age 50, of Roswell, who passed away December 23, 2010. Kevin was born January 14, 1960 to Michael and Carolyn Wood. His father has preceded him in death. Kevin married Donna Brown on December 1,...

Dale Thommarson
Dec 23, 2010
THOMMARSON, DALE CLIFTONMemorial services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church for Dale Thommarson, age, 49, who passed away December 23, 2010 at his home. Pastor Alan Gedde will officiate. Dale was born on October 31, 1961 in Naples, Italy to James and Louella Thommarson, his mother has preceded him in death.. Dale...
Geneva Dennis
Dec 22, 2010
DENNIS, GENEVA JANE Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 27, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Geneva Jane Dennis, age, 89, who passed away December 22, 2010. Pastor Jim Reeves of Church on the Move will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Geneva was born on July 20, 1921 in Green, Kansas to Joseph...

John Brawner
Dec 20, 2010
BRAWNER, JOHN MACK No services are scheduled for John Mack Brawner, age 76 of Roswell who passed away December 20, 2010. He is being cremated as per his wishes. Services are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Estolanito Sambrano
Dec 17, 2010
SAMBRANO, ESTOLANITO RICK Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. Jude Catholic Church in San Patricio, New Mexico for Estolanito Rick Sambrano, age 56 who passed away December 17, 2010. Deacon Bob Racicot will officiate with interment to follow at the San Patricio Cemetery. Rick was born on May 23, 1954 in Roswell,...
Pilar Rodriguez
Dec 16, 2010
Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., on Monday, December 20, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Pilar H. Rodriguez, who passed away on December 16, 2010. Michael Silva, her grandson will officiate with interment at Hagerman Cemetery. Pilar was born on October 30, 1930 in Sierra Blanca, Texas to Victorio Hernandez and Lorenza Munoz. They have preceded her in...
Geoffrey Vandewart
Dec 13, 2010
VANDEWART, GEOFFREY ALLEN Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 17, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for Geoffrey Allen Vandewart, age 59, of Roswell, who passed away December 13, 2010. Rev. Richard Smith will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Jeff, as he was known to his friends and family, was born December 6,...
S. Brewer
Dec 9, 2010
BREWER, S. DEAN A Memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, December 13, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for S. Dean Brewer, age 80, of Dexter, who passed away December 9, 2010. Dean was born July 12, 1930 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Ed and Buelah Brewer. Both parents preceded him in death, as well as a brother, Leon...
Jeffrey Wilson
Dec 5, 2010
Jeffrey W. Wilson, CEOFounder of the Cattle Baron Restaurants Inc., of Roswell New Mexico passed away on December 5, 2010 at Roswell Regional Hospital. Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. was founded in Portales, New Mexico in 1976. Today there are eight Cattle Baron Restaurants operating throughout New Mexico and Texas including Roswell, New Mexico, the home of the companys corporate...
David Ridge
Dec 4, 2010
David Michael Ridge received the ultimate healing and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2010, after a lengthy battle with cancer. David was born to Charles and Emma Jane Ridge on December 2, 1940, in Whitwell, TN. He lived 70 years and 2 days in this life. He served in...
Harvey Sparkman
Nov 29, 2010
Sparkman, Harvey L.Funeral services are scheduled for 11: 00 A.M., Friday December 3, 2010. At LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Harvey L. Sparkman, age 85 who passed away November 29, 2010. Kim Yoder Chesser will officiate assisted by Robert Moore. Viewing will be Wednesday December 1, 2010 at 3 P.M., and all day Thursday December 2, 2010. Harvey was born...

Warren Morris
Nov 29, 2010
MORRIS, WARREN LEENo services are scheduled for Warren Lee Morris, age 73, of Roswell who passed away November 29, 2010. He is being cremated as per his wishes. Warren was born in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 1937 to Doyle and Myrtle Morris who have preceded him in death. Warren moved to Roswell in 1981. He was a handyman....