All Obituaries

Billie Jean Turner, age 83, of Roswell, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Billie, who was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was lovingly referred to as Mema.  Services are presently scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church.  Burial will immediately follow at South Park Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel...

HEINZMAN, PETER FREDRICK “FRED”- Peter Fredrick Heinzman (Fred) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. The Lord called him home, he is singing and dancing with the angels and now is our guardian angel to watch over us. Fred was born to John Edward and Martha Pearl Elizabeth Bartrug Heinzman in New Martinsville, West Virginia on December 13, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, June Heinzman; his sisters, Grace Heinzman, Pearl Heinzman,...

PARKER, JIMMIE EDWIN- Jimmie Edwin Parker Sr. born May 8, 1949 passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Parker; mother, Marietta Parker; sister, Betty Hall, and his son, Jimmie Parker Jr. Jim was survived by his wife, Linda Parker; two sons, John (wife Reina) and Jay Parker; his brothers, Billy, Larry, Tommy and Ronnie Parker.  Jim was also blessed with his granddaughters, Naomi, Alexis, Mya and Jaina Parker.   Jim was a beloved father...

Helen Campbell Bynum Stewart, age 91, of Roswell passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born in Lufkin, Texas to the home of Eli and Della Bynum on July 23, 1928. She was surrounded by her family at home when she passed. Helen is survived by son Phil and his wife Melodee, brother Joe, grandson Justin and wife Ashlynn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, and teacher. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel...

BORIS, ODESSA L.-  Odessa L. Boris, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away peacefully to walk with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6, 2020, at the age of 99, in Queen Creek, Arizona. She was born at Commerce, Texas on December 17, 1920 to Ezra and Lillian Traylor.  Odessa graduated from Hope High School, Hope NM in 1938, and worked as a bookkeeper at the Cotton Gin in Artesia, New Mexico before moving to Roswell, New Mexico.  She was married to William J. Boris on...

BLANCA S. MERINO – Blanca S. Merino, age 71, was called home by her heavenly father on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Roswell. She was born on November 27, 1948 in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico to Modesto and Margarita Gutierrez. Blanca later married her beloved husband, Bernardo on April 2, 1967. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jorge and Fransisco; brother, Ramon and sisters, Hilda Meraz, Carmen Barrera, and Josephina Cisneros. Blanca was a wonderful and devoted...

GARRETT, TOMMY WAYNE- Tommy Wayne Garrett, age 84, passed away at home in Roswell, New Mexico on Saturday, December 21, 2019, surrounded by his wife and all his children. Tommy was born to Paralee and Henry Garrett in Clayton, New Mexico on April 1, 1935.  On May 29, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Hair, and to this union three children were born - Michael, Debbie and Reba. A strong work ethic guided Tommy to work for Mountain Bell for thirty years. He also generally...

CORDER, CHERYL DEE PUTNAM- Beloved wife and mother passed away December 18. 2019 in her home. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, Bill Corder; son, Todd Corder; daughter, Heather Hellmers; son-in-law, Kendall Hellmers; grandsons, Tristen and Wyatt Hellmers, and granddaughter, Cheyenne Hellmers and family friend Jan Smith. Cheryl was born June 1, 1947 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she spent most of her youth moving from Air Force base to Air Force base; Oklahoma, Montana, New...

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...