All Obituaries

GREEN, LONNIE ALVIN- Lonnie Green, age 80, passed away on October 13, 2019 at his home in Roswell, NM surrounded by his loving family.  Lonnie was born on October 4, 1939 in Bruce, Arkansas and is the son of Dee Lawrence and Velma Geniva Green.  Lonnie and his wife Mary Ann lived in Roswell for the last 57 years. After attending 12 different schools in New Mexico and Arkansas, Lonnie graduated from Artesia High School in 1958.  Lonnie’s work history started at age 13...

FLOYD, MILDRED “CHRISTINE”-  Mildred "Christine" Floyd, known as Chris to family and friends, age 86, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday,  October 13, 2019. Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and G.G. was born on August 22, 1933 to Walter Floyd Fisher and Edna Goldston Fisher in Petersburg, Texas. Before she was a year old she moved with her parents and older sister Judy to Tahoka, Texas.   During the war her Daddy moved the young family to...

VANCE, ROBERT JR.- Robert Vance Jr., age 64, of Roswell, NM was born to Robert C. Vance Sr. and Delores Arlene on March 31, 1955. He passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.     Vance’s memory will be cherished by his wife of 45 years, Janet Vance, his always and forever best friend; son, Chris Vance and wife Jamie, children, Jeffery and Jessica; daughter, Tracy Tucker and husband Truman; daughter, Sally Nichols and husband James, children, Connor Keegan and Graysen; mother,...

Joe P. Harrell, aged 89, passed from this Earth on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at his home in Roswell, NM. Joe was born in May, Texas on August 6th, 1930 to Robert Houston and Ima Jewel (Plummer) Harrell. Joe was the fourth of five children born to Robert & Ima Jewel. Joe was an active youth, competing in football at May High School. After high school Joe became a seismology shooter (forcing dynamite into the ground to explore for oil). Thereafter, Joe was promoted to the position of...

Neomia Vercher, age 72, of Roswell, NM passed away October 7, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side. Neomia was born to the late Raymond and Clara Island on January 21, 1947 in Arcadia, Louisiana. She graduated from Roswell High School and received a degree in Accounting from Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. Neomia married the late Jimmy Vercher and they lived together in Roswell, NM for many years. Neomia’s memory will be cherished by her only son, Kenneth Island of...

Terry L. Spear, 67, passed away peacefully and was received by the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, October 7, 2019. Terry was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend of many. Terry served his community as a city police officer for 23 years in his hometown, Roswell, NM. He had abundant training and certification throughout his police career. Terry’s most loved hobbies were hunting and fishing. He especially loved family hunting trips and camping. Terry was...

GRAY, MARILYN KAY-  Marilyn Kay Gray born in Roswell, NM to Clenith (Buck or Buckshot) Gray and Maxine Campbell Gray on May 23, 1957. Marilyn went home to be with our Lord, Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She is reuniting with her daddy; brother, James Gray; grandparents, Joseph and Grace Gray; grandmother, Annie Mathews and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Marilyn used to love her time spent at the Roswell Adult Center, whether working on her ceramics, T-shirt painting, or...

Visitation for James E. Bradley will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, October 11, 2019 at West County Club Church of Christ for James Edward Bradley, age 93, of Roswell, NM. Doug Austin will officiate. Interment will follow at the Twin Oaks Cemetery in Artesia, NM. James was born in Clarita, Oklahoma on July 13, 1926, to Samuel Oscar and Lula Amy (McConnell) Bradley. On April 30, 1955,...

GRAHAM, LILLIAN ANNIE (ANDERSON)-  Lillian Annie (Anderson) Graham was born January 6, 1924 on the ranch west of Crossroads, NM to Robert Anderson and Samantha Bilbrey Anderson. She got her promotion to heaven on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, September 30, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Roswell, 500 N. Pennsylvania. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery with Mike Joy officiating. Lillian married Benjamin Jack Graham in...

COON, JUSTIN EDWARD- Justin Edward Coon, 44, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2019 in Lubbock, TX. Justin was born August 24, 1975 in Alamogordo, NM to James (Rob) Coon and Pamela McDevitt Coon. Justin was a member of First United Methodist Church. In his youth he played Baseball for Goddard High School, Wrestling, and Cross Country, graduating in 1993 from High School.  Justin always had a smile on his face, and had a way of making everyone around him laugh, was quick-witted and...