All Obituaries

Mary Joy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 86. Where she met her husband, her best friend Tom Joy who preceded her in death on July 4, 2008, and also her parents Chalk and Lily. A visitation for Mary will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Country Club Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Capitan Cemetery at 3:00 PM,...

Edwin Berckes (Bill), 77, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, April 12, 2021. Bill entered this world on January 4, 1944 in Lawton, OK, born to Ted and Jane Berckes. He is survived by his son, Jay Berckes and wife Kim; daughter, Dorothy Berckes; 6 grandkids, Erika Long and husband Brice, Cassey and Cameron Berckes, Lee Perkett, Lane and Bren Parsons, and 1 great granddaughter, Addie Long. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, and son, Tom. He had a...

James (Jim) E. Lilley, a community stalwart for almost 70 years, died April 3 at age 92. Lilley moved to Roswell in 1953 with a young family to run the Sherwin-Williams paint store, which he did for 36 years.  He and his wife Patricia (Pat) built a family of 10 children and immersed themselves in community activities. He became renowned for his work to make Roswell a better place. His first priority was his family, and close behind was the community. It was said that he had nine...

John Conway Grieves, 72, known for his infectious laugh and smile and passion for golf passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 with his family at his side. After a 2.5-year hiatus from golf, we are fairly certain and true to his style, that after being welcomed by our Lord, he headed straight for the links forgoing celebration with family and friends until after a round of golf. John was born the middle son of John (Jack) Grieves and Mary Conway Grieves in the robust rice growing community of...

Helen Clarice Raney was called home by her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Roswell, NM.  Her Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Roswell, NM.  Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Helen was born in Caldwell, Idaho on March 4, 1930 to George Sherman Church and Mary Esther Allen.  She married Lester Raney on September 18, 1954.  They were blessed with three children.  Barbara...

Ronald H. Mayer passed away on Thursday, March 18, at the age of 88, in his home in Roswell, New Mexico.  A life-time Roswell resident he is survived by his wife Martha Moore Mayer, daughter Suzanne (Will) Burke, step-grandsons William Jr (Ana), Christopher (Brenda) and Matthew Burke and step-granddaughters Lauren and Lindsay Corley and Kristin (Travis) Gerhardt.  He is also survived by his beloved granddaughters Sarah (fiancé Charles) and Shelby Johnson daughters of his...

Don Fulshaw, age 90, of Roswell was Promoted to Glory on Saturday March 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1930 to Walter and Edith (Roseberry) Fulshaw in Plainfield, New Jersey. Don had many fond memories of he and his family growing up at the Jersey Shore. Don was an interior designer and worked for RCA Records and New York University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and earned the rank of staff sergeant. Don volunteered full...

Kenneth Reed Murrell, 63, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 13, 2021. Reed was born in Roswell, NM, to John and Jammie Murrell in 1958. Reed attended Goddard High School, and worked as a construction and maintenance supervisor throughout the western United States. Reed was a loving son, father and husband who enjoyed the outdoors and nature. He was quick witted, and had a passion for cooking and experiencing good food. He brought humor and smiles...

Kay Frances Duncan was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2021 in Roswell, NM.  Memorial services will be held Friday, March 12th at 10:00am at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM with Pastor Jack Ferguson officiating.  Fran was born in Roswell, NM on October 11, 1948 to father, John Beattie and mother, Ina Faye Burton Beattie.  She married Charles Bowen Duncan, Sr. on October 22, 1966 and was blessed with three sons. Known to all as “Nanny”...

Dale Edward Miller of Roswell, NM, passed from this life on February 28, 2021, due to natural causes, unrelated to COVID. He had just obtained the milestone of 93 years of age. He was born at home on February 22, 1928 in Roswell, NM, to Charles A. Miller and Grace Ellen (Caron) Miller. Roswell became his forever home and it was there that he met the love of his life, Lora Jeannine (Waldrop) Miller. The two married on November 16, 1949 and enjoyed a wonderful life together for 71 years....