Recent Obituaries

Jun 11, 2024

James Auther Waide

(1940-2024) 

 James Auther Waide, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and loyal friend, passed away on June 11, 2024. Known as "Papa" for the past 60 years, James was a man of faith, hard work, dedication, and immense generosity. He served God first, then his family, and relished his role in the Enchanted Roswell Community. He is already...

Jun 5, 2024

Geneva Irene Morris of Roswell, NM, went to Heaven on Wednesday, June 5. She was the first of four girls born to Stanley Whitehead and Hazel Wagner Whitehead on March 23, 1932 in the family home. Her sisters were Lilla (Brashears), Lavida (Traxler), and Marthella (Norris, Flowers). Geneva had very fond memories of her childhood home in East Grand Plains....

May 29, 2024

May 24, 2024

Duane Richard Green, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 17, 2024. He was 79 years old. Duane was born on April 24, 1945, to Warford and Dorese Green in Vicksburg, MS. He grew up in San Bernadino, CA, where he graduated from high school in 1962. After graduating, Duane joined the Air Force and was...

May 23, 2024

Services pending with family.

May 23, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Peters Turner

Dorothy (Dottie) Peters Turner entered into rest on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. Dottie was born June 22, 1925, to Effie Morgan and Wilbur Peters, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Dorothy was born and raised in Allentown, PA, where she graduated from Allentown High School in June of 1943. Dorothy and her husband, Russell, moved to Roswell...

May 21, 2024

Herschel G Miller

  Herschel Miller, beloved husband, father, pawpaw, brother, and friend, peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2024. Herschel was a hard-working man who cherished his family. He will be deeply missed by his family.

  Herschel was born on March 5, 1954, to his father, Marshel Miller, and his mother Claudia Moore, in Houston...

May 16, 2024

Hubert Loyd “Bill” Huff

Hubert Loyd “Bill” Huff a resident of Roswell, NM for 63 years passed into the arms of Jesus on May 16, 2024.

He was born on May 10,1930 on a farm near Eufaula, Oklahoma the eighth child of a family of 7 boys and 2 girls.   Hubert (Bill) married his high school sweetheart, Lavaughn Turner Huff in...

May 15, 2024

   

    Anna Mae Mendoza went home to be with Jesus at the age of 92 on May 15, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, who adored her. Anna Mae was born in Picacho, New Mexico, to Harry James Sutherland and Pilar Gallegos on May 15, 1932.

    She was preceded in death by...

May 9, 2024

Richard Chase Heinzman was born September 21, 1964, and passed away on May 09, 2024. Richard was born to June Charlotte Weeks Heinzman and Peter Frederick Heinzman Sr., and both precede him in death. Also preceding him in death is Sister Cheryl Linn and baby Eddie Gutierrez. Richard is survived by his Uncle George Heinzman, Uncle Robert Marvin and wife Linda. Brother...

Apr 30, 2024

Shirley Ray (Howerton) Lalli

   Shirley Ray (Howerton) Lalli, 84, was born January 16, 1940, in Maysville Oklahoma to her father, Rayborn Howerton and her mother Mary Austin. Shirley passed away in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on April 30, 2024.

  Shirley met the love of her life, Nick, in May of 1958, while both attending college, on a...

Apr 27, 2024

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Apr 6, 2024

No services scheduled at this time. 

Apr 4, 2024

Katy Murphy Galassini passed away quietly at home April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Helen Kathryn Murphy was born December 13, 1932, in Roswell, NM to Helen Frances and William J. Murphy.   Soon after, her little brother, William J. “Bill” Murphy was added to the family.  Katy attended St. Peter’s Catholic School from first through eighth grade, then attended...

Apr 3, 2024

Henry R. (Bobby) Lee, of Roswell and Artesia, NM, passed away from this life on Wednesday April 3, 2024, after months of bad health. He was born September 15, 1935, in Brownfield, Tx, to Bob and Frances Lee, the second of 7 children.

Bobby is preceded in death by his wife of many years, Irene, and his son Robbie; His parents,...

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Mar 19, 2024

Etelka (Jane) Retherford

   Etelka Retherford, fondly known as Jane, was born July 15, 1931, in Springfield Illinois. She went home to the Lord and to her Husband, Jack, who preceded her in death, surrounded by family and friends on March 19, 2024.

  Jane loved to cook, sew and crochet. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Mar 16, 2024

Bertha Hancock 100 yrs old past away in portals nm march 16 2024 Her service will be march 25 2024 at 1:00 o'clock at LaGrone Funeral Home in Roswell new Mexico. Bertha was born December 2 1923 in Muskogee Oklahoma in the home of Robert and Vicie Mc Math. She was a member of grace community church of Roswell Bertha...