Recent Obituaries
Sumiko Ketchersid
Mar 14, 2018
KETCHERSID, SUMIKO KINA- Sumiko Kina Ketchersid 84, of Roswell, NM went peacefully to her heavenly home Wednesday, March 14, 2018, we will all miss her beautiful smiley face.
O.C. Ray
Mar 5, 2018
RAY, O.C.- When God called roll on March 5, 2018, a new name appeared on the roster, O.C. Ray, two days before his 91st birthday. A memorial service will be held for O.C. at Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11a.m. O.C. was born March 7, 1927, In Eudora, Arkansas to Oda and Lula May Ray....
Gloria Mcdonald
Mar 4, 2018
MCDONALD, GLORIA T.- Gloria T. McDonald, a longtime resident of Roswell, NM, passed away on March 4, 2018. She was 90 years old. Transplanted from Frankfort, KY in 1968, when her husband decided enough with the snow and slush, how about living in his part of the world for a change, she agreed to pull up stakes and pack...
Helen Nelson
Feb 28, 2018
NELSON, HELEN FAYE- Helen Faye Nelson passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Wednesday, February 28, 2018. A visitation will be held 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 5, 2018 at West Country Club Road Church of Christ with...
Fred Garcia Jr.
Feb 27, 2018
GARCIA, FRED CASTILLO, JR.- A rosary will be recited for Fred Castillo Garcia, Jr., age 81, 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jaroslaw "Jarek" Nowaki officiating. Interment will follow at South...
Sotero Hernandez
Feb 26, 2018
HERNANDEZ, SOTERO- A rosary will be recited for Sotero Hernandez 7:30 PM, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. A memorial mass celebrating Sotero's life will be held 9:30 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Andrew Miles officiating. Inurnment will follow at the...

Sandra Cinelli
Feb 18, 2018
CINELLI, SANDRA MAE- Sandra Mae Cinelli, age 71, of Roswell, NM, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Sandra is survived by her significate other Imael Rivera of more than 20 years; her two sons George Joseph Hartford, Christopher Anthony Hartford and one grandson Dominic Anthony Hartford.
Dorothy Reed
Feb 15, 2018
She lived for those who loved her. That was the first line of Dorothy Jane Reed's favorite poem and her guiding principle in life. Mrs. Reed, 88, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral...
Raymond Pollard
Feb 13, 2018
POLLARD, RAYMOND- Raymond Pollard was born Raiford Oklahoma on March 7, 1919 and passed from this life February 13, 2018 at Loveless Hospital. Visitation 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The...
Lloyd Stone
Feb 9, 2018
When God called, Footprints were left behind, -Yours that will never be filled, -Ours as we struggle with your absence, -His as He carried you to His home. "Well Done, Thou Good and Faithfull Servant Enter into the Joy of thy Lord" STONE, LLOYD EDWARD- Lloyd Edward Stone, 95, died February 9, 2018. He resided in the Dexter/Roswell community...
Aurora Martinez
Feb 7, 2018
MARTINEZ, AURORA "DORA" CARDONA- Our Beloved Mother, Aurora "Dora" Cardona Martinez, age 91, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home in Dexter surrounded by the love of her family. The family will be accepting visitation 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2018 and a Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, February 12, 2018...
Roger Mcclain
Feb 3, 2018
MCCLAIN, ROGER DENNIS- Roger Dennis McClain passed away February 3, 2018, at the age of 81. Roger was born August 24, 1936 in Havensville, KS to Denver D. McClain and E. Marie Rairdon-McClain. Roger met and married his wife, Jane Powell, in 1955 while stationed at Walker AFB where he was serving with the US Air Force. During his...
Karen Mcmahon
Feb 2, 2018
MCMAHON, KAREN MAY- Karen May McMahon, 58, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM, followed by a Memorial Mass celebration at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Assumption Catholic Church. with a reception after Mass. Karen was a loving mother, a faithful daughter, and a loyal...
Judy Lane
Jan 19, 2018
Judy Darlene Lane, 65, returned to her heavenly home on January 19, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her life and ultimately gave her peace. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25th at Church on the Move in Roswell. Pastor Savino...
James Driessen
Jan 18, 2018
DRIESSEN, FELIX "JAMES" SEARCY - A celebration of life will be held 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 112 West Matthews, Roswell, NM. for Felix "James" Searcy Driessen, 44 of Roswell, NM who passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends when our heavenly father called him home. Felix "James" Searcy Driessen was born October...
Karen Hay
Jan 17, 2018
Karen Christine Hay passed away last week at home in her yard. She loved her cats and was truly concerned with how people used the environment. She wanted the next generation to see the world the way it started, not just the way we left it after we were finished using it. A graveside service for Karen is scheduled...
Ethel Bowden
Jan 9, 2018
BOWDEN, VICTORIA ETHEL MAE- A visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, January 15, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Ethel Bowden, age 99, of Roswell, NM who passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at South Park...
Ruby Perkins
Jan 5, 2018
PERKINS, RUBY- A visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Ruby Perkins (Mema), 97 of Roswell, NM who passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Tim Aguilar of Church on the...
Leta Beasley
Dec 30, 2017
BEASLEY, LETA MAE - Leta Mae Beasley, age 102, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. A funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Rest Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 4848 Alps Drive, El Paso, TX with interment to follow. Leta was born September 5, 1915 to Alfred Lee Hargis and Norma Mae (Cox) Hargis in Martinsville,...
Bonita Stone
Dec 28, 2017
OPAL BONITA STONE- A visitation for Bonita Stone, age 89 will be held Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 am also at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Bonita passed away Thursday December 28th, 2017 at the...