Recent Obituaries

Nov 12, 2025

Windle Douglas “Doug” Buckelew September 19, 1951 – November 12, 2025

Windle Douglas “Doug” Buckelew, age 74, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Roswell. Doug was born on September 19, 1951, in Roswell, NM, to Windle L. Buckelew and Dorothy L. (Morgan) Buckelew.

Doug dedicated 25 years of his life to education as a teacher for the...

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth Effie Hicks, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2025. She passed peacefully at home in Roswell, surrounded by love and family, where she had lived for many years with her grandson, Jacob Hicks, grand-daughter in-law, Shari Hicks, and their children, Aspen and Quince Hicks, along with her great-great grandson,...

Oct 2, 2025

Charles A. Thompson of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Charley was the oldest son of Allen and Betty Thompson. He was born on January 10, 1951, in Cascade, Idaho.

Charley’s father served in the Air Force, and after being stationed in various locations across the United States and England, the family arrived at Walker...

Oct 2, 2025

Garry Pruitt of Roswell, NM passed away on October 2, 2025, in El Paso, TX. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2:00pm, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. 

Oct 27, 2025

Gary John Oldfield, 74, passed away on October 27, 2025, at his home in Roswell, NM. Born on April 15, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Gary’s life was a testament to service, education and steadfast faith.

A graduate from Maine East High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Illinois. He later...

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 16, 2025

Beverly Ann Bradley passed away on October 16, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. Beverly was born on September 28, 1947, to Hardy Ray Murphy and Edna Mae Bradley, in Bryan, Texas.

Beverly was the oldest of 10 siblings. Beverly moved to Roswell in 1953 where she attended school and became a member of Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...

Oct 3, 2025

Sep 29, 2025

Mike Richard Mealand, 66, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Alamogordo, NM. Mike was born on November 2, 1958, to his father Richard Albert Mealand, and his mother Imogene Adams in Roswell, NM.

Mike spent most of his life as a police officer in Roswell, NM. After 27 years, he retired as one of the last motorcycle police officers in...

Sep 28, 2025

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. October 17, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1405 N. Sycamore Ave., for Edward Arthur Osborne, 94, who passed away peacefully in Roswell on September 28, 2025.

Ed was born on July 2, 1931, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Cassel Oliver Osborne and Florence (Salzmann) Osborne, the youngest child and brother to Evadean and Dorothy. His father worked...

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Dennis “Dennis” Costello, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, who left us on September 24, 2025, at the age of 62.

Dennis was born on June 10, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona, to Walter D. Costello and Barbara L. Williams. He grew up with a strong sense...

Sep 24, 2025

Sep 7, 2025

Patrick Foster Magill

Patrick (Pat) Foster Magill was born in McNary, Arizona on July 4, 1949 to Sidney Moffit and Victoria Allen Magill. Pat passed away September 7, 2025.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Sidney and Michael Magill and great granddaughter Rosalyn Petersen.

He is survived by fiancé Sue Price, sisters, Sandra Petersen, Kathryn Robinson and Ione Heine,...

Aug 25, 2025

Aug 23, 2025

Beverly June Thorp (Peek) moved on to her next adventure on August 23, 2025, in Roswell, NM. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas to James D. Peek (Known as JD) and Bonnie Ruth Peek (Shortes).

Beverly graduated from Artesia High School in 1957. She was a proud “Bulldog” and stayed loyal to her team throughout her...

Aug 18, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Earl Biggers was born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM, on September 22, 1946. He passed away on August 18, 2025 at Casa Maria in Roswell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy H and John O Biggers. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1965, and was one of the first graduates of the...

Aug 15, 2025

Romelio S. Garcia

Romelio S. Garcia (Melo), age 78, passed away on August 15, 2025, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Melo was born on February 11, 1947, to his father Eulalio Garcia and his mother, Esefrofia Samora.

Melo attended Roswell High School as a teenager, before enlisting in the United States Army in his early 20’s, were he served his...

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat

June 20, 1929 – August 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat was born to James (Jim) & Jeannette Jacobson Michelet on June 20, 1929, in Hagerman, New Mexico. She graduated from Hagerman High School in 1947 before marrying her lifelong husband, R. Roy Choat on June 20, 1947, in Hagerman, New Mexico.

Margaret spent many wonderful years in her...

Aug 9, 2025

Helen Jane Ferrell

September 20, 1928 – August 9, 2025

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am, Friday, August 15, 2025, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Helen Jane Ferrell, aged 96, who passed away on August 9, 2025. Reverend Pigott will officiate. In addition, a viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Helen was born...

Aug 3, 2025

William G. Mask, 87, was born in Roswell, NM to Howard and Ruby Mask on August 19, 1937 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a lifelong resident of Roswell.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, William lived a life marked by...