All Obituaries

Gary Lee Eberhart, age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Roswell, NM. Gary was born March 18, 1954, to J.C. Eberhart and Janelle Gladys Bertram in Roswell, NM. Gary was born and raised in Roswell. He graduated from Goddard High School and attended NMMI before transferring to NMSU, where he studied electrical engineering. Gary returned to Roswell to help on the family farm. He later joined the NMDOT where he worked in construction and retired as Senior Lab Technician....

Vernon Dewayne Dyer, age 81, of Roswell, NM passed away Tuesday March 14, 2023 in Carlsbad, NM. Vernon was born March 11, 1942 to Vernon Dyer and Anna Mae Hobbs in Ada, OK. Vernon lived in Roswell with his wife, Wanda, since 1991. After moving here from Houston, TX he opened his own consulting firm as a petroleum Landman. Not long after that Vernon began training Cross Country at multiple schools in the Roswell area. Coaching was one of his treasured accomplishments and he devoted his time...

Karen Mae Norris age 78, of Roswell, NM passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Karen was born November 18, 1944, to Courtney Pecos Holstun and Lillie Mae Turner-Holstun in Roswell, NM. Karen was very involved with the community. She was employed as a Special Education Instructor with the Roswell Independent School District for 30 years. She treasured her accomplishments in helping her students learn occupational skills for future careers. Karen took great...

Mrs. Barbara M. Mayes, age 59, passed away Friday morning, March 3, 2023 in Mesa, AZ.Barbara “Barbee” Marie Niec was born in Cleveland, OH on October 29, 1963 to Raymond and Vivian Niec. She had 6 older siblings and 1 younger sibling. In 1971, her family moved to Roswell, NM. She attended Monterrey Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School, and Roswell High School. Barbee met and fell in love with Steven “Dewayne” Mayes in 1978. Dewayne and Barbee were married in Roswell in...

James Ashabranner, age 88, beloved spouse, son, father, and grandfather entered Heaven Life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. James was born in, as he would say, “The Promise Land of Texas,” to Ozell and Corena Ashabranner. James is survived by his spouse, Connie; 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister, Shirly, nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service for James will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church,...

Gennean went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb 14, 2023, at the age of 75.   She was born on May 2, 1947 in Roswell, NM to Elgin and Betty Jean Rutledge Chesser. Gennean married Lonnie Hendricks on June 12, 1968 in Roswell, NM.   They were involved in the farming industry in East Grand Plains for over 50 years until his passing in September 2018. Gennean was a World Champion AJRA Breakaway roper & attended NMSU.   Gennean loved horseback riding and enjoyed trail...