Recent Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

It’s hard to imagine a world without Paul Slayton in it but here we are. Paul went home to his heavenly Father and the absolute love of his life, Patricia, on December 17th, 2025. He peacefully left this earth in his home surrounded by lots of family, love, and his constant companion, Otis. Though we feel his absence to the...

Dec 23, 2025

Kenneth Jennings Passed away December 23, 2025

Kenneth was born in Roswell, NM, September 3, 1935 to Henry and Leona Jennings. He attended Roswell Schools until the family moved to Hagerman where he met his lifelong love Shirley Newsome Jennings. Kenneth and Shirley married in Farmington, NM near Shirley’s parents ranch in Durango, Colorado on July 23, 1954. The couple recently...

Dec 14, 2025

Helen Grace Franklin, born to Clarence (Red) Furlong and Alma Smith Furlong, on December 30, 1924, passed away on December 14, 2025. The oldest of 6 children found herself in the caregiver position at the tender age of 10 after her mom’s passing.

She later became the mother of 4 girls. Two preceded her in death, Margaret Grantham and Sue Parker....

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Louise Letcher

Linda Louise Letcher (Pettes) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born to her father, James William Pettes and her mother Lorene Pettes (Journey) on October 17, 1943, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

She grew up with a strong dedication to the Lord and an unwavering love...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Earl Dobb (Dobbie) Hickson passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born on June 20, 1951 to Tommy Lee Hickson and Stella Mae (Maxwell) Hickson in Silver City, New Mexico. He resided in Alamogordo, New Mexico all his life. Earl is survived by his sister Seena (Jim) Boss of Roswell, New Mexico, brother Tommy...

Dec 5, 2025

Carole Joan Voss

April 18, 1937 – December 5, 2025

Carole Joan Voss, born April 18, 1937, in Englewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 88. Carole grew up as the second of five children, remembered for her humor, warmth and the “mischief in her eyes”.

She married her husband, Owen, in 1957...

Dec 1, 2025

Nov 27, 2025

Bradley Ryan Biggers, a cherished soul, left this world on November 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on November 15, 1978, in Roswell, New Mexico to Ronald Biggers and Darlene Gonzales. Bradley’s journey through life was marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit.

 He graduated from Roswell High School, and his desire for knowledge propelled him further to achieve an...

Nov 12, 2025

Windle Douglas “Doug” Buckelew September 19, 1951 – November 12, 2025

Windle Douglas “Doug” Buckelew, age 74, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Roswell. Doug was born on September 19, 1951, in Roswell, NM, to Windle L. Buckelew and Dorothy L. (Morgan) Buckelew.

Doug dedicated 25 years of his life to education as a teacher for the...

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth Effie Hicks, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2025. She passed peacefully at home in Roswell, surrounded by love and family, where she had lived for many years with her grandson, Jacob Hicks, grand-daughter in-law, Shari Hicks, and their children, Aspen and Quince Hicks, along with her great-great grandson,...

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Paula "Pablita" Privetts passed away on October 30, 2025 in Roswell, NM. Paula was born June 26, 1942 in Las Palomas, New Mexico. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1960 and lived in Las Palomas most of her life. Paula met and married Monterey in 1969. Paula loved spending time with her family and travelled New Mexico with...

Oct 27, 2025

Gary John Oldfield, 74, passed away on October 27, 2025, at his home in Roswell, NM. Born on April 15, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Gary’s life was a testament to service, education and steadfast faith.

A graduate from Maine East High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Illinois. He later...

Oct 16, 2025

Beverly Ann Bradley passed away on October 16, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. Beverly was born on September 28, 1947, to Hardy Ray Murphy and Edna Mae Bradley, in Bryan, Texas.

Beverly was the oldest of 10 siblings. Beverly moved to Roswell in 1953 where she attended school and became a member of Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...

Oct 3, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Garry departed this life on October 2, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1945, to Wilbur Thomas Pruitt and Siota Ellen Pruitt on the family farm in Lebanon, Missouri. Garry was quite young when the family moved to Roswell, where he attended Roswell public schools.

Garry had many callings in life. He worked as a meat cutter for Glover Packing,...

Oct 2, 2025

Charles A. Thompson of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Charley was the oldest son of Allen and Betty Thompson. He was born on January 10, 1951, in Cascade, Idaho.

Charley’s father served in the Air Force, and after being stationed in various locations across the United States and England, the family arrived at Walker...

Sep 29, 2025

Mike Richard Mealand, 66, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Alamogordo, NM. Mike was born on November 2, 1958, to his father Richard Albert Mealand, and his mother Imogene Adams in Roswell, NM.

Mike spent most of his life as a police officer in Roswell, NM. After 27 years, he retired as one of the last motorcycle police officers in...