Recent Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

 

Robert Dusty Johnson

It is with great sadness that our family announces that on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Robert Dusty Johnson passed away. 

 

Dusty’s life began on December 7, 1949 in Houston, Texas. He was the 4th child of what would total 10 children to O.R. and Elizabeth Johnson.  In 1950 the family moved to Roswell. He attended...

Aug 27, 2023

Aug 26, 2023

 

Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo, whose cremated remains are interred at the Gen. Douglas L. McBride Roswell Veterans Cemetery. Janet also requested cremation and will be interred with her husband.

Janet leaves behind her two daughters, Janet E. Macaluso (husband Nicholas and son Domenic), and Julia T. Gallegos (husband Jonathan and sons Jack and Vincent).

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Aug 25, 2023

 

Martha “Marty” Childress, age 88, passed peacefully, Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marty was born December 22, 1934 to Martha Heron and Donald Orth Grimes, Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland—the third of three girls, the “JAM” sisters: Jane, Anne and Martha. Two years later their brother, Donald O. Grimes, Jr. was born and shortly...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Sinny Herrera was born on December 27, 1934 in Dahlia, New Mexico. She married her husband, Julio in 1958, enjoying 53 years of marriage.

Sinny was a homemaker and she helped everyone that crossed her path and was...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Lazaro S. Grado age 82, of Dexter NM passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lazaro was born on November 15, 1940, to Severiano Grado and Librada Serrano in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico. He retired from B23 Dairy as a farmer.

Lazaro was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...

Aug 9, 2023

 

Tim Wishard had a full life with many adventures.  He was born and raised in Roswell, NM.  He spent his youth playing baseball at all levels and was a member of the 1958 American Legion Junior Baseball State Championship team.  He went on to study business at ENMU, eventually enlisting in the Air Force to serve as a KC-135 aircraft mechanic...

Aug 7, 2023

Gary Lynn Duncan, age 52, made his journey to paradise and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 7th, 2023, after a long battle with illness.

Gary was born on September 11, 1970, to Charles and Frances Duncan. Growing up, he lived in many states to include New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia.

Gary...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Arthur Olan Sharp, 91, was surrounded by loved ones when he went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2023. Art was born the youngest of 8 children to Howard L. and Sara M. Sharp on June 27, 1932, in Amarillo, TX. He had a passion for helping people and he was able to do that...

Jul 22, 2023

 

Charles Robert “Bob” Stansell, age 85, of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Charles was born to Brodie R. Stansell and Bessie Clayton on February 24, 1938 in Henderson, TN.

Charles retired from the field of Manufacturing Management. He was also past president at Roswell Sertoma Club, and a member of the Elks Club for...

Jul 22, 2023

 

Phil Pantuso, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by his children. Phil was born November 22, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas.

Phil was preceded in death by his eldest son Michael, his parents Nicolo and Rachel Pantuso, his sister Carmelina, and his brothers Joe, and Frank. We are confident that his family...

Jul 18, 2023

 

Sarah Long, 85, beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on July 18, 2023. She entered this world on April 24, 1938 in Lincoln, NM, born to John and Nellie Brinkley. 

She is survived by three daughters and three sons: Karl Long of Livingston, TX; Carmen (Ron) Schneider of Weaverville, CA; Brian Long of...

Jul 13, 2023

 

Sandra Jean Crockett age 71, of Roswell, NM passed away surrounded by the love of her family Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Sandra was born August 3, 1951, to Eugene and Phoeba Jean Graham in Roswell, NM.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Phoeba and Eugene Graham, Grandparents Bessie and Leander Stark, Danny Graham and his children Daniel...

Jul 11, 2023

 

John Arthur Melton passed away surrounded by love of his family, Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

 

John was born March 20, 1937, to Perry A. Melton and Laura E. Willburn in Carrizozo, NM. John enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 and served in the 740th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Missile Battalion in Presidio of San Francisco. John also served...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Charles was born March 2, 1939, to Willard Leo Thompson and Eunice Epperson in Roff, OK. He was a member of Grace Community Church.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Eunice Thompson; sister, Wilma Lee Thompson; brothers, Jeff David “Chock” Thompson, Desmon Leo Thompson, Louis Thomas “Tom” Thompson, Paul Ray “Pap” Thompson; sister Vernice Gail...

Jul 5, 2023

William Ray Magness

 

William Ray Magness, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023. He was born November 2nd, 1930 in Farwell, Texas to Chester Luther Magness and Amy Daniels Magness. Ray graduated from Farwell High School in 1950. During his high school years, Ray drove the Farwell school bus and he served as a volunteer fire fighter. Following...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Anna was born July 26, 1937 to Juanita Chavez Montoya and Claudio Montoya in Encinoso, NM. She was a member of Grace Community Church.

Family and the Lord were the most important pieces of Anna’s life. She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Anna was the most kind and giving person, she would do anything for anyone...

Jun 30, 2023

 

Jeramiah Elisiah tragically left us June 30, 2023 due to Mental Illness unforeseen through the eyes of others. He was so loved by everyone he met and so misunderstood by many.

Jeramiah was born December 11, 1997 to Johnny Ortiz Jr. and Mistey Salyards in Roswell, NM.

Jeramiah was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Salyards and...

Jun 30, 2023

Jerry was born November 19, 1946, to Agnes M. Jeffries and Roy Salyards in the small, western Tennessee town of Dyersburg.  Jerry went to live in his heavenly home, June 30, 2023, after 6 ½ month, hard fought battle against cancer.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Jerry loved people, he loved his family, he loved...

Jun 28, 2023

Vernon passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family.

Vernon was born July 26, 1927, to Charlie Fenter and Annie Celestial Stephens in Portales, NM.

Vernon grew up on a peanut farm in central Texas, the youngest of ten.  He grew up during the depression and used matchboxes for toys....