Recent Obituaries

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...

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 31, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Paula "Pablita" Privetts passed away on October 30, 2025 in Roswell, NM. Paula was born June 26, 1942 in Las Palomas, New Mexico. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1960 and lived in Las Palomas most of her life. Paula met and married Monterey in 1969. Paula loved spending time with her family and travelled New Mexico with...

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 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

Oct 2, 2025

Garry departed this life on October 2, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1945, to Wilbur Thomas Pruitt and Siota Ellen Pruitt on the family farm in Lebanon, Missouri. Garry was quite young when the family moved to Roswell, where he attended Roswell public schools.

Garry had many callings in life. He worked as a meat cutter for Glover Packing,...

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...