All Obituaries

STERRETT, CHARLES W.-  Charles W. Sterrett, retired farmer and rancher and life-long resident of Roswell, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 91. Charles was born in Carlsbad, NM on May 26, 1928 to W.D. and Bessie Lee Sterrett. Charles had a passion for agriculture, successfully owned and operated Sterrett Land and Cattle company at the family alfalfa farm in East Grand Plains. Charles is survived by four children, Mark Sterrett and wife, Joni; Debbie Wood and...

SCAFELLA, JUDITH ANN-  Visitation for Judith Ann Scafella, age 74, of Roswell, NM will be from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 29, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Judith passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Roswell, New Mexico. Judith was born April 29, 1945 to the home of JB Taylor and Vera Inez Reed, in Odessa, TX. Judith graduated from Roswell High School and from...

AMADOR SR., RAYMOND ERNEST “ERNIE”-  Raymond Ernest Amador “Ernie” suddenly and unexpectedly left this world to be with Jesus on Wednesday November 20th in Lubbock, TX. He was seventy-six years old.  Ernie was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April 24, 1943 to John B. & Helen Amador.  Ernie enjoyed a good hunt, fishing, drinking coffee, observing wildlife, watching westerns, playing dominos, and spending time with his wife and kids.  Ernie met...

SANDERS, WAHSINGTON- W.L. (Fate) Sanders went home to be with the Lord November 19, 2019. He was born in Dexter, NM on June 23, 1943 to William and Blanche Sanders. He was the youngest of 9 children. Upon completing Seminary, he began his journey of being a Pastor through Texas and New Mexico. He settled in Lordsburg, NM and later became an EMT. In 2008, he moved to Roswell to be closer to his family. He loved spending time with his family, they were his pride and joy in life. Those left...

SIEG, DOLORES-  Dolores Sieg, 74, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with heart disease. Dolores (Dee) was born in Rupert, ID to Emil and Edna Mayer on January 31, 1945, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Boise, ID in her youth. She had a long career as a registered nurse, a profession that she dearly loved. She carried her love for caring for both people and animals long into her retirement years and...

TERRY L. HILL- Terry L. Hill of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019. Terry was born November 15, 1969 in Carlsbad, NM. In 1979, Terry moved with his family to Clayton, NM. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1987. Terry attended and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM. During his time at ENMU, Terry was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity where he was fortunate to make many friends and brothers. Terry is survived by his mother and father,...

Jane Johnson passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 morning at home in Roswell, NM. Born in NYC, she lived in California, working as a bedside nurse for many years before retiring to Roswell with husband Art 20 years ago. In Roswell she found a true home and restarted her career to be of service to her new community. She was a career nurse and nursing instructor who earned a Masters in Nursing, she was an adult literacy volunteer teacher for several years. In retirement, she was active in...

TAUCHER, BOBBIE- Bobbie Jean Taucher (Hayden), age 83 of Roswell, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2019. Bobbie was born to Charles and Sarah Hayden in Barberton, Ohio on January 17, 1936. She was a 1953 graduate of Barberton High School and served 2 years in the U.S. Army as a Medical Technician. Bobbie met John Taucher in 1976 and they married on January 27, 1978. They were married for 37 years before John’s passing in 2015.   Bobbie retired as a baker, but was a jack of...

TALLMAN, GEORGE- George A. Tallman, age 82 passed away peacefully in his home in Roswell, NM in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2019. George was born on February 8, 1937 in Malone NY. He met Kathy Randolph while working as a mechanic in Virginia in 1974. George and Kathy were married in Virginia on April 22, 1975 and moved to Roswell, NM in June of 1975. George began a career with Roswell Independent School District in 1975. He served as Head locksmith and maintenance for 39 years...

SHIRLEY, ANITA LOUISE- Anita Louise Shirley, 62, of Roswell, NM was born in Harrisburg, PA to Frank and Betty Putt on Sept. 4, 1957. She passed away suddenly on Monday, October 21, 2019.   A funeral service for Anita will be held at 6:00 PM, October 27, 2019 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Interment will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28, 2019 at South Park Cemetery.   Anita called Roswell home for the last 36 years.  She graduated from ENMU with honors in 1998 and worked...