Recent Obituaries

Aug 15, 2025

Romelio S. Garcia

Romelio S. Garcia (Melo), age 78, passed away on August 15, 2025, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Melo was born on February 11, 1947, to his father Eulalio Garcia and his mother, Esefrofia Samora.

Melo attended Roswell High School as a teenager, before enlisting in the United States Army in his early 20’s, were he served his...

Aug 18, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Earl Biggers was born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM, on September 22, 1946. He passed away on August 18, 2025 at Casa Maria in Roswell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy H and John O Biggers. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1965, and was one of the first graduates of the...

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat

June 20, 1929 – August 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat was born to James (Jim) & Jeannette Jacobson Michelet on June 20, 1929, in Hagerman, New Mexico. She graduated from Hagerman High School in 1947 before marrying her lifelong husband, R. Roy Choat on June 20, 1947, in Hagerman, New Mexico.

Margaret spent many wonderful years in her...

Aug 9, 2025

Helen Jane Ferrell

September 20, 1928 – August 9, 2025

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am, Friday, August 15, 2025, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Helen Jane Ferrell, aged 96, who passed away on August 9, 2025. Reverend Pigott will officiate. In addition, a viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Helen was born...

Aug 3, 2025

William G. Mask, 87, was born in Roswell, NM to Howard and Ruby Mask on August 19, 1937 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a lifelong resident of Roswell.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, William lived a life marked by...

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Dani Elizabeth Hilton May 28, 1993 – July 26, 2025

Dani Elizabeth Hilton was unexpectedly yet joyfully welcomed into the world on May 28, 1993, in Lynwood, California, by her loving parents, Bill and Christine Hilton. The youngest of seven children, Dani brought light and laughter into her family from the very beginning.

From an early age, Dani showed a deep love...

Jul 18, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Bruce Hamby was born September 10, 1946, in Miami, Arizona. On July 18th, 2025, Bobby left his earthly home in Roswell, New Mexico for his heavenly home.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Eva Massey; his parents, Thomas Hamby and Mary Lille Flister; his two lifelong best friends, Lonnie Lee and Howdy Geurin; the love...

Jul 15, 2025

Dawn Desiree Scott (July 27, 1960 – July 15, 2025), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, just days before her 65th birthday.

Born on July 27, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dawn was the daughter of Matt and Olivia Matthews (preceded in death). Alongside her siblings, Sherry and Russell Matthews, Dawn spent...

Jul 15, 2025

Jul 14, 2025

Jeanette Purcella Smoot December 10, 1929 – July 14, 2025

On July 14, 2025, the world lost a loving, courageous and talented cowgirl. Jeanette Purcella Smoot departed this life for a better one, leaving behind a legacy of grit, grace, and deep devotion to her family, faith, and land.

Jeanette was born December 10, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico, to John Franklin...

Jul 13, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory

Nancy Annette Zuber Born in Atlanta, TX on August 2, 1947

Nancy Annette Zuber went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025.

Nancy was a dedicated and beloved schoolteacher that retired from many years of service to the children of Roswell ISD. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, where she devoted over 20 years to...

Jul 7, 2025

Barbara Thomson, 81, of Roswell passed away in her sleep on July 7, 2025, after a long battle with ongoing health issues. She was born on July 19, 1943, in El Paso, Texas to William & Kathleen Owen. She grew up and graduated high school in Odessa, Texas. After graduation, she attended Texas Tech University and received her bachelor’s degree...

Jun 25, 2025

Andy “Coco” Sanchez

Andy “Coco” Sanchez, 87 years old, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on June 25, 2025. Andy was born in Cottonwood, New Mexico on November 25, 1937, to his father Alfonso Sanchez and his mother Paula Rodriguez.

Andy was a farmer at heart, he spent many years tending to his own as well as gardening, raising...

Jun 14, 2025

Martin Arguijo

Martin Arguijo passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 73. Martin was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, to his father, Herminio Arguijo and his mother, Maria Cruz Aguilar.

Martin spent much of his time as a ranch hand, of which he was faithful to. He was a hard worker, who was dedicated to his job and his family....

Jun 12, 2025

Shirley Ann Avalos

Shirley Ann Avalos passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 12, 2025, in Roswell, NM. Shirley was born on October 8, 1960, to Tomas and Loyola Sanchez in Ruidoso, NM.

Shirley was the most charismatic and motivated mother there ever was. She was very hard-working and took care of her 4 children after...

Jun 8, 2025

Edward K. Crossman (1938-2025)

Ed Crossman passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86 in Roswell, New Mexico where he lived for many years.

Ed was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Hillsboro High School. He attended DePauw University in Indiana for his undergraduate degree and received his Master’s in Experimental Psychology from Arizona State University.

He was a...

Jun 8, 2025

Mark Stephen Henderson, age 60, of Roswell, NM, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025, at Mountain View Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.

Mark was born on October 7, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, to Steve Loren Henderson and Carol Jane Roberts Henderson.

He was an active and engaged student, participating in numerous organizations and activities. He was a member of the...