Recent Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Rick Robin Kimpel, 74, died January 1, 2026, in Roswell, N.M.Born September 18, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Robert "Bob" Lewellyn Kimpel and Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lindsay, Rick lived a life devoted to God, family, and country.

By trade, Rick drafted for refineries and pipelines, but his life was guided by faith and service. He loved the Lord and respected...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Edith Marie "Dooder" (Aston) Bowles, age 96, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and love that will be

treasured for generations. Edith was born on January 6, 1930, in Greenfield, New Mexico, to Robert Haney Aston and

Olive Louilla (Baxley) Aston. She graduated from Dexter High School in May of 1948 and, just days later, on May 16, married...

Jan 4, 2026

Life Story (Obituary) for Jerry Clifton Bostick

Our dear father, Jerry Clifton Bostick, age 89, stepped into Heaven on Sunday Evening, January 4, 2026, with family by his side after a long struggle with declining health. Jerry was a man of strong faith, an excellent husband to his wife Joy, and a wonderful father to his two daughters. Jerry, affectionately known...

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 27, 2025

Marjorie White, 82, beloved daughter, grandmother, sister, mother, aunt, great grand mother and Mother-in-law, was called to her eternal resting place on December 27, 2025. She entered this world on July 2, 1943 in Roswell, NM, born to Lee and Doris Essary. She is survived by her children, Alice Darlene Fullerton and Johnnie Carl White; brother, Warren Dale Essary; grandsons...

Dec 23, 2025

Kenneth Jennings Passed away December 23, 2025

Kenneth was born in Roswell, NM, September 3, 1935 to Henry and Leona Jennings. He attended Roswell Schools until the family moved to Hagerman where he met his lifelong love Shirley Newsome Jennings. Kenneth and Shirley married in Farmington, NM near Shirley’s parents ranch in Durango, Colorado on July 23, 1954. The couple recently...

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Louise Letcher

Linda Louise Letcher (Pettes) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born to her father, James William Pettes and her mother Lorene Pettes (Journey) on October 17, 1943, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

She grew up with a strong dedication to the Lord and an unwavering love...

Dec 20, 2025

Pierre Landers (1939-2025) died peacefully in his home on December 20, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born in Brussels, Belgium during the beginning of World War II, where German forces soon occupied the city months after his birth. Being Jewish, Pierre, along with his brother, Louie, hid in a convent in 1942, while their father, Paul, hid elsewhere...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

David James Crawford entered the presence of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on December 18, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri.

David married the love of his life, Sharon Marie Crawford, on March 21, 1970. Together they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage before Sharon preceded him in death on October 20, 2021. They raised...

Dec 17, 2025

It’s hard to imagine a world without Paul Slayton in it but here we are. Paul went home to his heavenly Father and the absolute love of his life, Patricia, on December 17th, 2025. He peacefully left this earth in his home surrounded by lots of family, love, and his constant companion, Otis. Though we feel his absence to the...

Dec 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Schear-Carpenter entered into the presence of Jesus on December 15, 2025. Pat was born December 27, 1944, in Portales, New Mexico to Chester and Thelma Sullins.

She lived in Roswell, New Mexico most of her life and graduated with honors from Roswell High School in May, 1962. On June 15, 1962, she married Tony Perkins with whom she had...

Dec 15, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Earl Dobb (Dobbie) Hickson passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born on June 20, 1951 to Tommy Lee Hickson and Stella Mae (Maxwell) Hickson in Silver City, New Mexico. He resided in Alamogordo, New Mexico all his life. Earl is survived by his sister Seena (Jim) Boss of Roswell, New Mexico, brother Tommy...

Dec 14, 2025

Helen Grace Franklin, born to Clarence (Red) Furlong and Alma Smith Furlong, on December 30, 1924, passed away on December 14, 2025. The oldest of 6 children found herself in the caregiver position at the tender age of 10 after her mom’s passing.

She later became the mother of 4 girls. Two preceded her in death, Margaret Grantham and Sue Parker....

Dec 5, 2025

Carole Joan Voss

April 18, 1937 – December 5, 2025

Carole Joan Voss, born April 18, 1937, in Englewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 88. Carole grew up as the second of five children, remembered for her humor, warmth and the “mischief in her eyes”.

She married her husband, Owen, in 1957...

Dec 1, 2025

Nov 27, 2025

Bradley Ryan Biggers, a cherished soul, left this world on November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on November 15, 1978, in Roswell, New Mexico to Ronald Biggers and Darlene Gonzales. Bradley’s journey through life was marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit.

 He graduated from Roswell High School, and his desire for knowledge propelled him further to achieve an...