Recent Obituaries

May 26, 2026

Guadalupe “Lupita” Rosales, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Artesia, Lupita carried with her the strong values of faith, family, and compassion throughout her life.

Lupita was the devoted wife of Raymond Lopez and a loving mother to her three children: David Rosales, Rosario Rosales, and Pearl...

May 21, 2026

David Dwayne Reese of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Fort Worth Texas at the age of 66. Born on March 8, 1960, in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of Jackie Dwayne and Catherine Raye (Caudle) Reese, both of whom preceded him in death.

David spent his early years in his hometown in Virginia, and later...

May 19, 2026

May 18, 2026

Hoie Boyd Sparkman departed this earth to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 96, in Roswell, NM. His loving wife, Jean C. Sparkman, had preceded him in death in 2018, after 67 years of marriage.

A visitation for Hoie will be located at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, June 2, 2026, between 2:00p.m. and 6:00...

May 17, 2026

BUNTON

ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO

Willis Thomas Bunton, age 92, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1934 in Electra, Texas; the son of Oscar Jewel Bunton (OJ) and Lela Mary (Whitcamp) Bunton. He served in the United States Air Force during the postwar years of WWII as a Crew Chief from 1951-1955. He was stationed in Germany,...

May 15, 2026

Harry B. Darrough Jr.

"Best Life Ever"

Harry Burford Darrough Jr., one of the true cowboys, took his final ride on May 15, 2026, at the age of 98.

Born in Nixon, Texas, in 1927 to the late Harry Burford Darrough Sr. and Lola Lenore (Null) Darrough. He was a cowboy in the truest sense: a man who never turned down an opportunity...

May 14, 2026

Eric Duane Wheat was born on April 21, 1972 in Mesa, Arizona. He was raised in Arizona until his parents, Gordon and Paulette Wheat, moved to Roswell, NM in 1977.

Eric went to school at Berrendo Elementary, Berrendo Middle School, and graduated from Goddard High School in 1991. When he was young, he loved to play soccer and played for RYSA....

May 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Richard Lee Smith, Sr.

A Life Well Lived

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Lee Smith, Sr. — known to most as Pastor Richard or Brother Richard, and to the ones who loved him best as Dad (Daddy), Grandpa, Grampy, and Gramps. On the morning of May 12, 2026, at the age of 89, Richard...

Apr 27, 2026

Joyce was born July 17, 1940 in Roswell NM.

She was the daughter of Floyd Wayne Deering and Amy Alice (Durham) Deering.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Larry Newsom, her sister Dorothy Crouch, her children

Wayne Mims, Elaine Gwinn, Sherri Parsons, Kevin Mims, and 9 grandchildren who she loved dearly loved, along with all her...

Apr 25, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dalphina Ivy Lozano

Dalphina Lozano, Roswell, NM, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 39 years of age. She was born on April 8, 1987, in Roswell, NM, to Louis Lozano and Gloria Lozano.

Dalphina was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, humor, and her caring,...

Apr 22, 2026

Gloria Hess Cauhape

April 14, 1928 to April 22, 2026

Gloria Hess Cauhape passed from her peaceful sleep into heavenly eternity with our Lord on April 22, 2026, at the home of her devoted daughter and son-in-law in Fort Worth, Texas. She had only recently celebrated her 98th birthday.

Gloria was a first generation American. Her parents, William Otto Hess and Emma Aellig...

Apr 18, 2026

Late Saturday evening, April 18th, 2026, Manuel “Manny” Salgado passed away. Manny was a decorated athlete, award-winning chef, and beloved father, husband, and grandfather who had a million-dollar smile and lit up every room he entered. Educated in France in traditional French culinary cuisine, he served as a corporate executive chef, restaurant owner, and eventually a dietary director. The world...

Apr 17, 2026

Karen Sue Arnold, 73, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico. Born on July 27, 1952, in Roswell, Karen spent her life bringing joy and positivity to those around her.

Growing up locally, Karen graduated as valedictorian from Dexter High School and went on to attend Eastern New Mexico University before marrying the father of her three...

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

Susan H. Dickerson, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, was called to her eternal resting place on April 10, 2026.

She was born on January 17, 1944, in Queens, New York, to Glenn and Frieda Hess.

Susan is survived by her son, Mark Dickerson and his husband, Anthony Stankelis; her daughter, Tiffany Stark and her husband, Scott; her grandchildren, Aleasha...

Apr 7, 2026

Mary “Julie” Dillon, of Roswell, NM, passed away April 7, 2026, at the age of 92 in Roswell, NM.

She was born Maria Julia de la Paz on January 20, 1934, in Vaughn, NM to Antonio and Lucinda de la Paz. She graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1953 and moved to El Paso, TX where she graduated from beauty school...

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

Roshan, whose name means "bright light" in Farsi, truly lived up to her name. She aspired to be of help to others, a mission she fulfilled through her work alongside her mother, Tamsen Horan, at the Continuation High School within the Adolescent Boys Juvenile Hall in Contra Costa County, California. She continued this meaningful work in Ruidoso, counseling adolescent girls....

Mar 26, 2026

Zoe Ann Milner

June 26, 1936 – March 26, 2026

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 11:00 a.m., at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM, for Zoe Ann Milner, who passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on March 26, 2026. Robert Holcomb of First Baptist Church will officiate.

Zoe Ann was born in Troup, Texas, to Hank...