Recent Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Carolyn Faye Tapley Weems passed away peacefully in her home in Roswell, NM, on February 25, 2024. Carolyn was born on July 31, 1945, in Temple, TX, to loving parents, Clifford and Wanda Tapley. Carolyn's life was a testament to compassion, dedication, and a deep love for those around her.

Throughout her professional career, Carolyn served as a beacon of care...

Feb 24, 2024

Richard Steven Ranft went to be with his lord on February 24, 2024with his family at his side. He was 77 years old, born January 3, 1947. In Roswell, NM. To Richard Allen Ranft and Christine (Hughes) Ranft both met him in heaven. Richard grew up in Roswell, NM, after he graduated from high school, he joined the Air force...

Feb 23, 2024

Services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, for Judith “Judy” Amstrong who died February 23, 2024 at her home.   Judy was born December 12, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Rudy and Jessie Blome.    Her family relocated to Roswell, NM in the 1950s.  Her mother, a nurse, was...

Feb 15, 2024

Marvin Myers beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and savior February 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin Bobby Myers and Anita Fay Myers, sister Marilyn Gillispie. He is survived by his brother Anthony Myers of Roswell NM, daughter Crystal Patton of unknown, Daughter Sharon Peters of Pennsylvania...

Feb 14, 2024

Lora Jeannine Miller

July 20, 1932 – February 14, 2024

 Lora Jeannine Miller, formerly of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away from this life on February 14, 2024, at the age of 91, lovingly surrounded by family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Jeannine was born on July 20, 1932, in Antelope Flat, Texas, to Langdon Lafayette Waldrop and Permelia Annie Hill Waldrop. She...

Feb 9, 2024

J. Ronald Ballew, born in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1940 to Russell and Dorothy Ballew, passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 83. 

Ronald was an esteemed independent business owner in Artesia, New Mexico. He attended Roswell High School, graduating in 1958. During his senior year, Ronald distinguished himself as the Golden Gloves Boxing Champion for New Mexico....

Feb 5, 2024

     Larissa Louise Sentell

    Larissa was called home to the Lord on February 5, 2024. She was born on February 18, 2001, in Roswell New Mexico to her mother Melanie Finch and father Gerald Sentell. Larissa attended local schools in Roswell. She was tested and found to have a genius IQ, due to which she was placed in...

Feb 3, 2024

Carl Edwin Cooper was born December 3, 1935, in Jal, New Mexico, to Mr. And Mrs. Mark Samuel Cooper (Faye White) both now deceased. Carl attended the 1st-3rd grade in Jal, New Mexico, and the 4th-5th grade in Eunice, New Mexico. The family traveled to Deming and Willcox, Arizona during his 6th grade year. He was in Buckeye, Arizona to...

Jan 29, 2024

Mardine Hughes Cooper was born December 22, 1935 in Roswell, New Mexico, to Mr. And Mrs. Henry J. (Peggy Stevens) Hughes, both now deceased.  She was named after her two aunts, Nadine Hughes and Marcielle Stevens Payne of Artesia.  Mardine’s family homesteaded on a ranch north of Roswell and she attended school at the Frazier Old Rock School House.  She...

Jan 27, 2024

Jerry Wayne Green

Born July 18, 1944 Died January 27, 2024





Jerry Wayne Green 79, was born July 18, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Green (Lois Porta) both now deceased. His faith was Episcopalian. Jerry had a lengthy battle with Dementia/Alzheimer. He died peacefully in his sleep at home.



Jerry went to school in different areas of the...

Jan 25, 2024

Our beloved Jose Angel H. Yruegas age 84,was called to our Heavenly Father on Thursday January 25,2024. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is preceded in death by his son Tommy Joe Yruegas; his parents Tommacita Hernandez and Nestor Yruegas; his brother Jesus Yruegas; his sister Augustina Lopez; his brothers Phillip and Antonio Yruegas; his grandson Joseph Arturo...

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 22, 2024

Stuart Riley, 58, beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on January 22, 2024, in Midlothian, TX. He was born on December 28, 1965 in Roswell, NM, to Jay and Loretta Riley and is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Cyd Riley Rogers; brother Scott Riley and niece Aryn...

Jan 20, 2024

Rev. Dr. Richard Gorham

Rev. Dr. Richard Gorham: husband, father, pastor, and teacher, passed to his eternal destiny late in the evening on January 20, 2024. His legacy as an explanatory mentor, sports enthusiast, and friend supersedes him in memory. 

Dr. Gorham was born on September 2, 1942, to Jack Gorham and Emma Lytch Gorham in Farmville, North Carolina. He was the...

Jan 19, 2024

KIRBY FAYE MOORE

     The family of Kirby Moore is celebrating that on January 19, 2024, at the age

of 84, Kirby entered into the presence of our Lord and was reunited with her

husband, Derry Moore, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Kirby was

born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on August 12, 1939 to Robert Crocker and

Edith (Head) Crocker.

     Kirby and...

Jan 18, 2024

Dorothy Dell House Eachus

Dorothy Dell Eachus, age 95, passed away on January 18, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. Dorothy Dell House was born on June 25, 1928, to Maye Edith Estes House and Elbert Russell House in Goodson, Missouri. Dorothy was the fourth child of seven and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 16, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024, Jackie Harris, passed away peacefully in her home in Canyon, Texas. Jackie was born on December 9, 1933 to Jack and Ruth Miller in Hagerman, NM. Jackie spent most of her adulthood married to Bernie Harris, they were Wed on December 31, 1954 and were married for 58 years until Bernie’s passing in 2013. She joins...

Jan 10, 2024

 

    Our dearly beloved Don M. Fedric entered the Gates of Heaven January 10, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. Don was born April 10,1937 in Clovis, New Mexico, as the only child of Bessie and G.O. Fedric. Don graduated from high school in Lovington, New Mexico in 1955. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree...