All Obituaries

One might say, Jackie Eugene Shirley, a servant of Jesus Christ, truly spent his entire life loving and serving his savior and friend. As the story was told to me, when Eugene was born, he was not expected to live. A God fearing, black "mother of the church" was called to pray. Pray she did until the baby boy was breathing properly and ready for the life that lay ahead. That was September 5, 1933. Eighty-nine years have passed, and now he is with his friend and savior. Eugene was...

Mary Lou McGee Glass passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in her home in Roswell, New Mexico. Mary Lou was born on September 9, 1933 in Roswell to Zoa White McGee and Horace Hamilton (Litz) McGee. She was the granddaughter of James Phelps and Lou Thomlinson White, a well-known area ranching family.   After graduating from Roswell High School in 1951, Mary Lou attended both Oklahoma A&M ( now known as Oklahoma State University) and The...

Armando was proud of his hobby tuned into business, Armando Matta Construction Co. of 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Theresa Matta; his daughter, Patsy and John Bejarano; son, Juan and Gloria Matta; sister, Sally (Adolfo) Flores; brothers. Ruben Matta and Joe Marquez; also son-in-law, Alfred Francia. Armando was blessed with a large family and many friends. Preceded in...

Roynel Fitzgerald Wiggins, age 90, of Ruidoso and Roswell passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico. Private graveside services was held for the family at South Park Cemetery by LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Roynel was born to a pioneer ranching family near Plains, Texas on July 15, 1932. She attended Plains High School and later Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas. As a young woman, she excelled as a hard-riding rodeo cowgirl. She competed in rodeo events...

Justus Teldon Sanders (age 17) was born December 28, 2004 in Tucson, AZ to Jared and Vanessa Sanders.  He was the youngest of their three boys.  Justus had a smile that would light up a room.  He lived and loved life to the fullest.  He loved to make people smile and laugh.  Justus was a student athlete who enjoyed playing football, basketball, baseball and track.  He was a proud member of the Dexter FFA and was looking forward to serving the chapter as...

On Wednesday morning, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Janice Loucille Meyers went home to be with Jesus at her home in Roswell, NM.  Jan was born April 16, 1947 to Oscar and Thelma Burton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In the fall of 1966, Jan met Edwin Meyers at Oklahoma State University, and they were married on December 23, 1966.  Together, they raised three children: Carrie, Jason and Jennifer. Jan loved her husband and family, fiercely. Jan received her Bachelor's of...

Jon was born April 9, 1947 to Ronald Corn and Billie Stratton Corn in Roswell, NM. He attended and graduated from Roswell High School in 1965, then attended NMSU. Jon worked as a mechanic, truck driver and as a big game guide for 35 years. Jon was an adventurous hunter and fisherman that traveled all over the world pursuing his hobby. He was an avid motorsports enthusiast who was a drag racer and later on a dirt track racer. Those left to cherish his memory are close companion, Lorene...

Josefina Sanchez, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at age 95.  A visitation for Josefina will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dexter, NM, followed by a Rosary at 1:00 PM.  Mass will follow at 1:30 PM.  Interment will follow at Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman, NM. Josefina was born on December 21, 1926 to Felipe and Catalina Martinez in Tornillo, Texas. ...

Jaushua Kameron Brisco, age 30, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico. Jaush was born in Roswell on March 23, 1992 to Nick Dean Brisco and Tammy Brisco (West) and lived in or near the Roswell area his whole life. He graduated from University High School in 2011 and from New Mexico Junior College in May 2013 with an Associates of Applied Sciences in automotive technology: ASEP. Soon after graduation he earned five A.S.E. certifications. Being a mechanic was one of the...

Toney George Reynolds was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas to George Lee and Nettie Mae Reynolds. He was one of twelve children. He graduated high school in 1950, then entered Arkansas State University to pursue a degree in Agriculture. Two years later, he transferred to the University of Arkansas to continue that degree and graduated in June 1954. He married Sybil Rodgers that same June and went to serve 3 years in the USAF, going through primary and advanced pilot training. He was assigned to...