Obituaries

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Clovis Torres

Clovis Torres

Dec 22, 2017

TORRES, CLOVIS J. - Clovis J. Torres entered into his heavenly home on December 22, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church, Roswell at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Rick Sullivan and Dr. Matthew Skariah will officiate. Clovis was born on December 3, 1940 in Lincoln, New Mexico to Aneda and Paz...

Donald Camp

Donald Camp

Dec 13, 2017

Donald Clayton Camp, age 68, of Roswell, NM died peacefully in his home, Wednesday, December 13, 2017. All are welcome to attend a public viewing and visitation 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Don was born November 3, 1949 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Lloyd and Georgia Camp. He graduated from Lovington...

Alerta Keyes

Alerta Keyes

Dec 10, 2017

KEYES, ALERTA NAOMI- A memorial service is scheduled at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Alerta Naomi Keyes, age 92, of Roswell, NM and Ruidoso, NM, who passed away at home on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Alerta was born in East Anglia, England. She survived the Blitz during World War II making parts for...

Tommy Barnett

Tommy Barnett

Dec 9, 2017

BARNET, TOMMY DALE- Saturday morning the 9th of December 2017, Tommy Dale Barnett, 47, was peacefully asleep when he left us suddenly. We don't know why, but he's gone. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, funeral services will be held at LaGrone Funeral Chapel Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:00 am....

Mary Angell

Mary Angell

Dec 8, 2017

Services are pending at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Mary V. (Mickey) Angell, age 88, of Roswell, NM, who passed away Friday December 8, 2017. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized. Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Benson Harrison Jr.

Benson Harrison Jr.

Nov 20, 2017

Benson Charles Harrison Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, December 4, 2017 at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Jack Ferguson of Tinnie Baptist Church will officiate. Military honors will be rendered by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. Benson was born on September 9, 1924 to Benson Charles Harrison...

Linda Brakeman

Linda Brakeman

Nov 19, 2017

BRAKEMAN, LINDA CARTER - Linda Carter Brakeman, age 70, of Roswell, NM passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, interment will take place at South Park Cemetery at 11:00 AM,...

Wandal Harrison

Wandal Harrison

Nov 17, 2017

Wandal "Lee" Harrison, 89, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. A graveside service at 2:00 PM will take place at South Park Cemetery on Monday, November 27, 2017 with his grandson, Luke Harrison officiating. The Roswell Masons and Roswell Honor Guard will be rendering their services. Born on February 9, 1928, in Ardmore, OK he was the eldest...

Dean Day

Dean Day

Nov 14, 2017

Dean Day was taken home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at age 75 in Tijuana, Mexico. She had been with her husband Carl who was receiving cancer treatments there. A viewing for Dean will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 20, 2017. A funeral service will be...

Ted Schrimsher

Ted Schrimsher

Nov 6, 2017

SCHRIMSHER, TED L.- Ted L. Schrimsher, age 90, of Roswell passed into eternal life Monday, November 6, 2017 with his wife at his side. He was born in Frederick, OK, January 29, 1927 to ArLonzo Schrimsher and Lillie Loftis Schrimsher. He graduated from Weaver High School in 1944. Upon his graduation he joined the Army Air Corp and was...

Diana Salas

Diana Salas

Nov 4, 2017

Diana Patricia Salas, 57 of Roswell, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 4, 2017. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday,...

Johanna Visser

Johanna Visser

Nov 1, 2017

VISSER, JOHANNA- Johanna Visser, age 92, of Roswell, NM passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A graveside service at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Stephen Deutsch of First Presbyterian Church in Dexter, NM will be officiating....

Paul Tisler

Paul Tisler

Oct 30, 2017

TISLER, PAUL LEROY- Paul Leroy Tisler, age 69, of Roswell, NM went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday October 30, 2017. A viewing will be held Sunday, November 5, 2017 between 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel Roswell, NM. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, November 6, 2017 at First Baptist...

Anne Betchie

Anne Betchie

Oct 28, 2017

Anne Somerville Peterson Tandy Betchie, age 89, of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Reverend Dale Plummer officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Anne was born September 1, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to John William Peterson, Sr....

Hazel Holland

Hazel Holland

Oct 27, 2017

Hazel Arline Holland was born to Ira and Winnie (Pirtle) Hendricks in Faxon, OK on July 25, 1925 and left this earth on October 27, 2017 in Roswell, NM after a courageous battle to maintain her independence. She was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Lee Holland on December 31, 2002 and her parents and all her brothers and sisters;...

Stella Montano

Stella Montano

Oct 18, 2017

Stella S. Montaño, age 86, of Roswell passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, October 22, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Country Club Road Church of Christ. Interment will follow...

Janet Gray

Janet Gray

Oct 15, 2017

Janet passed away at her home October 15, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 19, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Roy Prescott of Second Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas will be officiating. Janet was born July 23, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert (Bob) Schorr and Dorothy Schorr. Janet started a career in...

Wanda Pack

Wanda Pack

Oct 15, 2017

Wanda Pack, age 78, of Roswell passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Waymaker Church, 202 S. Sunset, Roswell, NM. Pastor Mark Green and Pastor Rick Rapp will...

Sharon Rhodes

Sharon Rhodes

Oct 14, 2017

Sharon Rhodes, age 79, of Roswell, who passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 20, 2017 at Grace Community Church with inurnment to immediately follow at the South Park Cemetery. Pastor Rick Hale will be officiating. Sharon was born to Paul M. and Carol Chaney Littell on February 22,...

Margaret Jessen

Margaret Jessen

Oct 13, 2017

Margaret Jessen, age 104, passed onto the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born to Rudolph and Margaret Samson on February 12, 1913 in Denver, Colorado. On March 18, 1932 she married Peter Jessen. They had two children and lived in Denver until moving to Albuquerque, NM. After her husband passed away she...