Recent Obituaries

Mar 7, 2020

HILL, JEAN ELIZABETH MCGINNIS —Jean McGinnis Hill passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at age of 79. Her life was guided by her deep Christian Faith which was displayed in her everyday life. She was a very generous loving person. Jean was the elder of two daughters born to Fay and Harriet McGinnis October 6, 1940 in Norfolk, Nebraska. The McGinnis family...

Mar 6, 2020

Charles (Chuck) James Fry, 69, of Roswell, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly, March. 6, 2020.

Chuck was born in Seattle, WA on Nov. 28, 1950.  He moved to San Luis Obispo as a young child.  He attended Quintana Elementary School and the San Luis Obispo Junior and Senior school, graduating on June 13, 1969.  He loved working...

Feb 29, 2020

Delbert Nelson, a resident of Roswell, NM for nearly 70 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Delbert was born to Delbert Roy Nelson and Clara Estelle Nelson in the family house in Tucumcari, NM on December 2, 1925.

Delbert spent most of his younger years living...

Feb 25, 2020

Bill Bunch, age 86, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Dexter, NM, at the Doctors office to Ed and Myrtle Bunch on December 11, 1933. Bill was a New Mexico Historian and Ghost Towner.

The New Mexico sunsets and nature...

Feb 24, 2020

MORRIS, POLLY ANN STOCKARD- Polly Ann Stockard Morris, age 89, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the family home in Roswell, NM.

A visitation for Polly will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 900 South Main Street, Roswell, N.M.  Graveside services will be held at South Park...

Feb 23, 2020

Judson Pruitt McKnight (Juddy) was born July 18, 1919 in Roswell, NM to Thomas Jud McKnight and Nannie Joyce Potts. He passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Roswell, NM.

Juddy grew up on a sheep ranch in Picacho and in Roswell, where he graduated from Roswell High School in 1939. He married Beulah Lassiter in 1939...

Feb 21, 2020

Stephen Miko, 72, beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 21, 2020. He entered this world on April 18, 1947 in Mahanoy City, PA, born to Daniel and Suzanne Miko. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Miko; son, Stephen Miko and his wife Suppy; son, Aaron Miko and his wife...

Feb 14, 2020

Lavaughn Huff a resident of Roswell, NM for 58 years passed into the arms of Jesus on February 14, 2020.

Born, August 30, 1931 on the farm in the grassy hill country of Fame, Oklahoma, Lavaughn loved the farm of her youth.

Lavaughn married her high school sweetheart, Hubert (Bill) Huff in 1953.  They celebrated...

Feb 10, 2020

Blane Stuart Doege, beloved father and husband passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020 at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by his family.

Viewing for Blane will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday,...

Feb 10, 2020

Taylor King Marley

August 28, 1987 – February 10, 2020

Taylor Marley (32), a proud sixth-generation New Mexican rancher, passed away on February 10, 2020 in Roswell, NM on the ranch he loved so dearly. Throughout his life, Taylor cherished the time he spent building a ranching legacy alongside his parents and grandparents...

Feb 4, 2020

MEREDITH, GREG- A funeral service for Greg Meredith, age 52, of Amarillo, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2020, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM.  Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. Greg passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Greg was born January 16, 1968, in Santa Fe, NM to...

Feb 3, 2020

Evelyn Cunningham of Roswell, New Mexico passed away at the age of 57 on February 3, 2020.

She was born in Albany, New York, in 1963, and moved to Roswell, New Mexico from California in November of 2009 with her husband Danny Cunningham, to take care of her mother Jane Johnson.

She worked as a...

Jan 30, 2020

GARCIA, EDMUNDO- Edmundo Garcia was born February 20, 1938 in Camargo, Chihuahua Mexico to Alberto Garcia and Emelia Agular.

Edmundo was a man who loved his family, he was dedicated to Jehovah God, and he was a man who treated others with respect and was always willing to help others.

Edmundo was one of the...

Jan 30, 2020

NORTHCUTT, GLENDA JOY- Glenda Joy Northcutt was born at home on the very cold, snowy night of December 29, 1935, in Coryell County, Texas. Her parents were Garland Grey Northcutt and Doris Hurley Northcutt. Though they did not yet know it, Joy was born with a rare congenital disorder known as PMM2-CDG which causes many problems, including developmental delays....

Jan 29, 2020

Carrol Joan Dow (Mee Maw), age 80, of Roswell, was granted her angel wings Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Carrol was born September 5, 1939 in Millerstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Hackenberger.

Carrol was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 29, 2020

Lawrence “Doc” Joseph Barbour

Dr. Lawrence Joseph Barbour, 83, of Roswell, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord on January 29, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1936, to Dr. and Mrs. L D Barbour in Three Forks, Montana with his brother, John, and 2 sisters, Roberta Willis, and Donna Kay Fergeson. His family moved...

Jan 25, 2020

FROSCH, CLIFTON LEE-Cliff was born in Deming, NM to parents, Malcolm and Dorothy Frosch. He attended Smith Elementary, Deming Junior High, and graduated from Deming High School in 1973.

Cliff started working at age 16 while in high school, then joined the Marine Corps at age 20 where he served for four years. As part of his...

Jan 23, 2020

Iva Dell (Haley) Ferrell slipped into Heaven, at her home, on January 23, 2020 at the age of 92.  Iva Dell, the 5th child of Ernest McClellan and Kate Marguerette (Asfahl) Haley, was born on September 7, 1927 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.  Her family moved to Roswell in August, 1929.  The family stopped outside of Roswell until it was dark,...

Jan 15, 2020

Billie Jean Turner, age 83, of Roswell, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Billie, who was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was lovingly referred to as Mema.  Services are presently scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church.  Burial will immediately...

Jan 12, 2020

PARKER, JIMMIE EDWIN- Jimmie Edwin Parker Sr. born May 8, 1949 passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Parker; mother, Marietta Parker; sister, Betty Hall, and his son, Jimmie Parker Jr. Jim was survived by his wife, Linda Parker; two sons, John (wife Reina) and Jay Parker; his brothers, Billy, Larry,...