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Dennis Dirksen

Dennis Dirksen

Jul 8, 2008

Dennis Dirksen, beloved son, loving father and dedicated friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2008. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, July 11, 2008 at Grace Community Church. Rev. Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will conduct the service in celebration of his life. Dennis was born April 25,...

Evertt Mckenzie

Evertt Mckenzie

Jul 4, 2008

McKENZIE, EVERTT LEROY -- No services will be held at this time for Evertt Leroy McKenzie, age 81 of Roswell, who passed away July4, 2008 at a local nursing home.BRBREvertt was born September 16, 1926 in Luther, Oklahoma, to Roy and Mildred Slaughter McKenzie. Both parents have passed away.BRBRHe married Norma Sheppard McKenzie on November 24, 1945 in Oklahoma...

Joyce Nelson

Joyce Nelson

Jun 29, 2008

NELSON, JOYCE V. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Joyce V. Nelson, age 87 of Roswell, who passed away June 29th at her home. Jason Kraft of West Main Baptist Church in Artesia, NM will officiate. Joyce V. Nelson was born in Ranger, Texas, August 23, 1920, the only child...

Mary Neff

Mary Neff

Jun 27, 2008

OBITUARY LAGRONE FUNERAL CHAPEL JUNE 29, 2008 ROSWELL DAILY RECORD NEFF, MARY GENEVA Geneva Neff passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Geneva was born in Ralls, Texas on November 17, 1927 to J.C. and Eula Edwards. Her family moved to Roswell in 1940 where she graduated from Roswell...

Marian Becker

Marian Becker

Jun 27, 2008

BECKER, MARIAN DELOALAs dusk was falling on Friday, June 27, 2008, Marian Deloal Becker softly and quietly passed away at home with her daughter and oldest son by her side. She had spent a full day surrounded by family and longtime friends who dropped by her home to wish her well or to say good-bye. Deloal Beckers last day...

Ethel Riggs

Ethel Riggs

Jun 24, 2008

RIGGS, ETHEL MARIE --Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at La Grone Funeral Chapel, for Ethel Marie Riggs, age 80, of Roswell, who passed away June 24, 2008 at a local nursing home. Dr. Onsy Whicker, retired from Tabernacle Baptist Church will conduct the service. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.BRBREthel was born January...

Roy Schertz

Roy Schertz

Jun 22, 2008

SCHERTZ, ROY LEE -- Graveside Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at South Park Cemetery, for Roy Lee Schertz, age 75, of Roswell, who passed away June 22, 2008 at a local nursing home. Pastor Jim Reeves of Church on the Move will conduct the service.BRBRRoy was born December 28, 1932 in Sanger, Texas, to...

Valton Fleming

Valton Fleming

Jun 21, 2008

FLEMING, BUZZ Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at South Park Cemetery for Buzz Fleming, age 64, of Hope, New Mexico who passed away June 21, 2008, at Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, New Mexico. Bill Fletcher will officiate. Buzz was born September 29, 1943 in Tahoka, Texas to Arthur and Janelle Fleming. They...

William Schwarz

William Schwarz

Jun 18, 2008

SCHWARZ, WILLIAM -- Graveside Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Today, Friday, June 20, 2008 at Memory Lawn Memorial Park for William Schwarz, age 78, of Roswell, who passed away on June 18, 2008 at a local nursing home. The services will be conducted by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard.BRBRWilliam was born August 14, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to...

Helen Price

Helen Price

Jun 13, 2008

OBITUARY LAGRONE FUNERAL CHAPEL JUNE 15, 2008 ROSWELL DAILY RECORDNEWS PRICE, HELEN VIRGINIA CULLENDER Helen Virginia Cullender Price, a life-long resident, was born on August 21, 1919 to Thomas and Lou Etta Cullender. She passed away on June 13, 2008 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family members. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 17,...

Linnie Bartlett

Linnie Bartlett

Jun 11, 2008

LAGRONE FUNERAL CHAPELBRJUNE 12, 2008BRROSWELL DAILY RECORD -- NEWS DEPT.BRBRBRBARTLETT, LENNIE ANN -- Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, June 16, 2008 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for Lennie Ann Bartlett, who passed away June 11, 2008, at a local nursing home. Pastor R.D. Foster, of the Apostolic Bible Church will conduct the service, with interment to follow at...

Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas

Jun 10, 2008

THOMAS, MICHAEL SAM -- Services are scheduled for 9:00 AM, Saturday, June 14, 2008 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for Michael Sam Thomas, age 49, of Roswell, who went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 10, 2008 at his home. Interment will be at South Park Cemetery.BRBRMichael was born August 5, 1958 in Roswell, New Mexico,...

Roberta Loy

Roberta Loy

Jun 9, 2008

LOY, ROBERTA Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Westminster Presbyterian Church for Roberta F. Loy, age 80, of Roswell, who passed away June 9, 2008, at her residence. Rev. Harley Parnell, will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Roberta was born June 22, 1927 in Portales to Gabe and Anna Watts...

Natalie Krantiz

Natalie Krantiz

Jun 5, 2008

OBITUARYBRBRLA GRONE FUNERAL CHAPELBRJUNE 6, 2008BRROSWELL DAILY RECORD -- NEWS DEPT.BRBRBRKRANITZ, NATALIE -- Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.BRat South Park Cemetery for Natalie Kranitz, age 75, of Roswell, who passed away June 5, 2008 at a local nursing home. Dr. Richard Sidd of Congregation Bnai Israel will officiate.BRBRNatalie was born August 17,...

Natalie Kranitz

Natalie Kranitz

Jun 5, 2008

OBITUARYBRBRLA GRONE FUNERAL CHAPELBRJUNE 6, 2008BRROSWELL DAILY RECORD -- NEWS DEPT.BRBRBRKRANITZ, NATALIE -- Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.BRat South Park Cemetery for Natalie Kranitz, age 75, of Roswell, who passed away June 5, 2008 at a local nursing home. Dr. Richard Sidd of Congregation Bnai Israel will officiate.BRBRNatalie was born August 17,...

Priscilla Ruiz

Priscilla Ruiz

Jun 2, 2008

OBITUARY LAGRONE FUNERAL CHAPEL JUNE 3, 2008 ROSWELL DAILY RECORD NEWS DEPT. RUIZ, PRISCILLA CILLAA service will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M., June 6, 2008 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Priscilla Cilla Ruiz, age 52, of Roswell, who passed away June 2, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Deacon Howard of St. Peters Catholic Church will officiate....

Bobby Turner

Bobby Turner

Jun 2, 2008

TURNER, BOBBY DALE Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at South Park Cemetery for Bobby Dale Turner, age 69, of Roswell, who passed away June 2, 2008, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Robert Teague will officiate. Bobby was born April 4, 1939 in Roswell to Albert and Mary Turner. They both have...

James Hulbert

James Hulbert

Jun 1, 2008

HULBERT, JAMES JAMIE- Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th 2008 at 10:00am at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Jamie passed away on June 1st, 2008 at his residence in Roswell, New Mexico. Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate the service. Jamie was born on February 23rd, 1963 in Poole, England UK to James and Christine Hulbert. Jamie...

Imogene Davis

Imogene Davis

May 31, 2008

Davis, Imogene Jean - Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at South Park Cemetery, for Imogene Davis, age 83, who passed away May 31, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Imogene was born to Dewey Baker Savell and Lida Dydilla Phillips in Desdemona, TX on December 28, 1924. She was raised in the Big...

Dahlia Geoffrion

Dahlia Geoffrion

May 30, 2008

GEOFFRION, DAHLIAA Rosary will be prayed Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., June 3, 2008 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Dahlia Leona Geoffrion, age 94, of Roswell, who passed away May 30, 2008. The Service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peters Catholic Church, with Deacon Howard officiating, interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Dahlia was born...