All Obituaries

James Murl Lester passed away peacefully at the age of 64, Saturday, May 21,2022 at his home in Roswell, NM. James was born in Elk City, OK on September 29, 1957 to James and Nellie Lester. When he was seven years old he moved to Roswell, NM where he spent the remainder of his life. James was a great athlete all of his life. In high school he joined the golf team where he found a passion for the sport. James had many jobs over his lifetime however in his 30's he acquired a career at...

Stella Ann Brandt passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 84.  Stella was born on March 17, 1938, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to George Wesley Myers and Flossie Belle Myers.  Stella was baptized at the Methodist Church in Richland Center on October 30, 1949, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hillpoint, Wisconsin on May 25, 1954. Stella grew up on the family farms in Richland Center and Lime Ridge, Wisconsin.  Stella...

Jamie Sue Johnson Franchini, passed away peacefully in hospital May 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.  She was born in Dexter, NM, February 1, 1933, to the late Thyra James McVicker Johnson and Cecil James Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert David McGee and her husband Remo J. Franchini, her sister, Bettye Johnson Michelet, her brother-in-law Bobby Michelet, her nephew Sammy Joe Michelet, and her great niece Jaimi Michelet Snyder. Jamie Sue, aka...

Ophelia Smith, 103 years of age, transitioned peacefully from this life into eternal rest on May 14th, 2022. Ophelia was born August 30th, 1918 in Tyler, Texas to Birl Smith and Roberta Cheeks.  She has a brother, Joe Birl Smith and step-sisters, Mercy Jean Cook and Shelia Cook. She was raised in Colorado City, TX. She was the mother of two sons, Robert Smith and Earl Smith. Her grandchildren are Debra Smith Ballard and Keith Smith Ballard.  Throughout her life, she lived in...

Robert Edward Zink, Sr., passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 peacefully in his sleep, in Roswell, New Mexico where he had resided since his retirement. Robert was born in Clinton, Massachusetts the son of Harry and Dorothy (Rollins) Zink and resided for most of his life in Bolton, Mass. Survivors include a son, Robert Zink Jr. of Massachusetts, two granddaughters Karri and Crystal Zink, a brother, Harry Zink of Sebastian Florida, a sister, Nancy Hutcherson of Statesville, NC, and numerous...

Wayne Claud Ruzek was born in West Branch, Iowa to Francis and Vera Ruzek on June 27, 1943, before his twin brother Robert Ruzek. His childhood years were spent on the family farm causing mayhem and mischief as only twin boys can do. Wayne and his twin brother Robert then enlisted in the United States Marines for four years during the Vietnam War. Wayne enlistment took him from Iowa to California, Japan, and the coast of Vietnam. Following his Honorable discharge, he attended and graduated...

Edwin Earl Dyess "Eddie", 73 of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at home after a long and hard struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Eddie was born on April 23, 1949, in Roswell at St. Mary's Hospital to Marion Dyess and Johnnie "Lorea" Murray. Eddie grew up in the East Grand Plains area of Roswell and attended East Grand Plains Elementary School, Mt. View Junior High School and graduated from Roswell High School in 1967. He went on to...

Madison (Matt) M. Hinkle, age 59 departed to his kingdom of heaven on Sunday May 1, 2022. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones after a valiant battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).He was born April 4, 1963 in Socorro, NM to Rolla R. Hinkle II and Julie Ann Schaffer Hinkle.  He was a longtime resident of Roswell, New Mexico.  He attended Roswell Schools until he was enrolled into New Mexico Military Institute “the toot farm”.  It...

Reynee Deese, 58, beloved Sister and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place Sunday, May 1, 2022. She entered this world on April 30,1964, in Chicago, Illinois. Reynee is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Deese and Ione Steinbach Deese. She is survived by her daughters Monica Valadez of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter Briana Patterson of Artesia, New Mexico; 3 grandchildren: Kalista, Kennady, Konnor Patterson; sister Marla LaRue of San Diego, California; niece Danielle LaRue and...

Our precious mother, Sylvia Loye Allen departed her loving family on Friday, April 29th at the Village of Northrise in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Sylvia was born in Portales, New Mexico on October 31st, 1941 to CB Waide and Janie (Akens) Waide. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1959 and married her loving husband Ardist Allen on August 14th, 1965. They enjoyed 57 years of a happy, loving  marriage.  Sylvia is the mother to Cassie Banks and Cody Allen. She raised her...