Recent Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Dixie "Penny" Thigpen of Roswell, NM passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Penny was born August 23, 1940 to parents Clarence and Grace Key.

She was born in Artesia and resided there most of her life. She graduated from Artesia high school in 1958. She was proud and honored to be a cheerleader and a member of...

Nov 13, 2022

Linda Belle McCormack, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 joyfully looking forward to an Eternity in Heaven confident of her salvation.

Linda was born April 9, 1938 to Merle and Gen Girard in Breckenridge, MN.

Entering college in the fall of 1956, Linda quickly immersed herself in what would be her...

Nov 12, 2022

El señor Ricardo Valadez nació el dia 8 de febrero 1961 en Villa Union, Durango Mexico, sus padres fueron Abel Valadez y Socorro Dominguez. Con gran dolor y tristeza en nuestros corazones, la familia les informa el fallecimiento de Ricardo el Sabado, 12 de Noviembre 2022.

Ricardo fue un joven muy trabajador en Mexico y desupes siguio...

Nov 7, 2022

Billie was born September 1, 1927, to Bunyan Edward Hennigan and Grace George in Ada, Oklahoma. Billie retired as Business Affairs Secretary at New Mexico Military Institute. One thing Billie loved was to talk golf and football with her grandsons and great nephew.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Proctor; daughter, Linda Jo Patrick;...

Nov 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlene Elizabeth Trujillo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 3, 2022

Martha Sue Castleman age 83, and known as “Momma Sue” passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Martha was born June 19, 1939 to James Aubrey Hill and Alma Grace Hill in Roswell, NM. As a child, she survived polio. She was a lifelong Roswell resident except for living in California a short while. Martha was a teacher...

Oct 25, 2022

Patrick Lee Thommarson, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

A Memorial Service for Patrick will be held about 12:30 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2022 after the morning worship at Calvary Baptist Church. All of his many friends are invited to attend.

Patrick was born August 15, 1957 to James and Susie Thommarson in...

Oct 13, 2022

A. Lynn Johnson, 80, beloved Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 13, 2022.

Lynn entered this world on March 2, 1942 in Roswell, NM, born to Arvil Lee and Mineola Johnson. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Lynn.

Lynn is survived by his brother Michael...

Oct 13, 2022

Lois Morrison, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, passed away on October 13, 2022, at her home in Roswell, NM.

Lois was born on December 13, 1925, in Bethel, NM to Marvin Hall and Nina Mae Cannon Hall. She was the eldest of nine children. Lois married her late husband, Clint E. Morrison, on December 31, 1947....

Sep 23, 2022

Los hijos de Dios con síndrome de Down son ángeles que no viven en su mundo, viven en el nuestro. Son un regalo que Dios nos a concedido para mostrarnos la belleza y las maravillas cuales nos rodean.  Ricardo fue y siempre seguirá siendo ese regalo para todos los que tuvimos la fortuna de conocerlo.  Ha dejado una huella...

Sep 23, 2022

One might say, Jackie Eugene Shirley, a servant of Jesus Christ, truly spent his entire life loving and serving his savior and friend. As the story was told to me, when Eugene was born, he was not expected to live. A God fearing, black "mother of the church" was called to pray. Pray she did until the baby boy...

Sep 20, 2022

Mary Lou McGee Glass passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in her home in Roswell, New Mexico. Mary Lou was born on September 9, 1933 in Roswell to Zoa White McGee and Horace Hamilton (Litz) McGee. She was the granddaughter of James Phelps and Lou Thomlinson White, a well-known area ranching family.

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Sep 19, 2022

Roynel Fitzgerald Wiggins, age 90, of Ruidoso and Roswell passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico. Private graveside services was held for the family at South Park Cemetery by LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Roynel was born to a pioneer ranching family near Plains, Texas on July 15, 1932. She attended Plains...

Sep 19, 2022

Armando was proud of his hobby turned into business, Armando Matta Construction Co. of 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all loved spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Theresa Matta; his daughter, Patsy and John Bejarano; son, Juan and Gloria Matta; sister, Sally (Adolfo)...

Sep 16, 2022

Justus Teldon Sanders (age 17) was born December 28, 2004 in Tucson, AZ to Jared and Vanessa Sanders.  He was the youngest of their three boys.  Justus had a smile that would light up a room.  He lived and loved life to the fullest.  He loved to make people smile and laugh.  Justus was a student athlete who enjoyed...

Sep 14, 2022

On Wednesday morning, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Janice Loucille Meyers went home to be with Jesus at her home in Roswell, NM.

Jan was born April 16, 1947 to Oscar and Thelma Burton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In the fall of 1966, Jan met Edwin Meyers at Oklahoma State University, and they were married on...

Sep 6, 2022

Jon was born April 9, 1947 to Ronald Corn and Billie Stratton Corn in Roswell, NM. He attended and graduated from Roswell High School in 1965, then attended NMSU. Jon worked as a mechanic, truck driver and as a big game guide for 35 years. Jon was an adventurous hunter and fisherman that traveled all over the world pursuing...

Aug 21, 2022

Josefina Sanchez, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at age 95.

A visitation for Josefina will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dexter, NM, followed by a Rosary at 1:00 PM.  Mass will follow at 1:30 PM.  Interment...

Aug 19, 2022

Jaushua Kameron Brisco, age 30, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Jaush was born in Roswell on March 23, 1992 to Nick Dean Brisco and Tammy Brisco (West) and lived in or near the Roswell area his whole life. He graduated from University High School in 2011 and from New Mexico Junior...

Aug 18, 2022

Toney George Reynolds was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas to George Lee and Nettie Mae Reynolds. He was one of twelve children. He graduated high school in 1950, then entered Arkansas State University to pursue a degree in Agriculture. Two years later, he transferred to the University of Arkansas to continue that degree and graduated in June 1954. He married...