Obituaries

Fred Williams Iii

Fred Williams Iii

Jan 30, 2008

A celebration of the life of Fred E. Williams III, better known as Boe, will be held on Monday February 4, 2008 at the Ballard Funeral Home chapel at 3: 30 pm. We were blessed with the gift of Boe on November 14, 1979 and he left us to be with his savior on January 30, 2008. Boe was...

Dorothy Wade

Dorothy Wade

Jan 28, 2008

Dorothy Z. Wade A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Dorothy Z. Wade, 93, of Roswell who passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Roswell Regional Hospital. Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Dorothy was born on October 10,...

Jose Lovato

Jose Lovato

Jan 24, 2008

Jose Isidoro Lovato A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Jose Isidoro Lovato, 71 of Roswell, who passed away January 24, 2008, at Roswell Regional Hospital. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park...

Joe Lara

Joe Lara

Jan 24, 2008

Joe F. Lara A memorial mass is celebrated at 10:00 a.m.,shy; Monday, January 28, 2007 , at St. Peters Catholic Church for Joe F. Lara, 77, of Roswell who passed away January 24, 2008 at his home. Father Paul Juniet O.F.M. of St. Peters Catholic Church will officiate. Joe was cremated according to his wishes. Joe was born on...

Mary Moynahan

Mary Moynahan

Jan 22, 2008

Mary Moynahan A rosary is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Assumption Catholic Church for Mary Moynahan, 84, of Roswell who passed away January 22, 2008, at a local care center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 9:30a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Mary was born...

Adelaida Ontiveros

Adelaida Ontiveros

Jan 21, 2008

Adelaida Ontiveros A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Adelaida Ontiveros, 60, of Roswell who passed away, January 21, 2008 in Lubbock, TX. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Adelaida was...

Wanda Bridgford

Wanda Bridgford

Jan 17, 2008

Wanda Bridgford A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at South Park Cemetery for Wanda Bridgford, 76, formerly of Roswell who passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Pastor Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will officiate. Wanda was born on March 26, 1931 in Roswell, New Mexico...

Oleta Rhodes

Oleta Rhodes

Jan 16, 2008

Oleta Bernice Rhodes Oleta Bernice Rhodes 90 joined her Heavenly Father on January 16, 2008 at a local care center. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great -grandmother, Oleta will be truly missed by family and friends. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Hagerman. Wayne Brasil...

Margie Spain

Margie Spain

Jan 15, 2008

Margie T. Spain No services will be held in Roswell for Margie T. Spain, 86, of Roswell who passed away January 15, 2008 at a local care center. She will be taken back to Hayti, Missouri for burial. Margie was born on June 28, 1921 in Hayti, Missouri to Lon Tohill and Nan Mitchell Tohill. Her parents have preceded...

Lloyd Worley

Lloyd Worley

Jan 14, 2008

Lloyd Eugene Worley A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2008, at South Park Cemetery for Lloyd Eugene Worley, 86 of Roswell who passed away January 14, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Onsy Wicker and Geary Miller will officiate. Lloyd was born on June 12, 1921 in Blum, Texas to David Stratton...

Martha Cress

Martha Cress

Jan 14, 2008

Martha Cress A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19th at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for Martha Cress of Roswell. Martha, 84, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 14th in Roswell. She lived a life full of purpose-leading by example, grace and humility Martha was born June 9, 1923, in Cokato, Minnesota to Nels and Mary Juusola...

Arthur Graven

Arthur Graven

Jan 13, 2008

Arthur Ernest Graven A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Highland Baptist Church for Arthur Ernest Graven, 83, of Roswell who passed away January 13, 2008 in Lubbock, TX. Pastor Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside...

Bonifacio Carabajal

Bonifacio Carabajal

Jan 8, 2008

Bonifacio Boney Carabajal was born on June 5, 1918 in Lincoln County, New Mexico. He passed on January 8, 2008 in the presence of his family and is survived by his wife Sinforosa Carabajal, five children, Marie Carabajal Casarez and spouse Tony of Roswell, Jimmy Carabajal of TX, Bobby Carabajal and spouse Vera of Roswell, Ronnie Carabajal of TX,...

Thomas Haines, Jr.

Thomas Haines, Jr.

Jan 8, 2008

Thomas David Haines Jr. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2008 at First United Methodist Church for Thomas David Haines Jr., 51, of Roswell, who passed away January 8, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. central time, Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Gruver Cemetery, in...

Harry Jeune

Harry Jeune

Jan 6, 2008

Harry LeJeune A Funeral mass is scheduled for 12:10 PM Thursday, January 10th, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish for our beloved husband and father Harry LeJeune,72, of Roswell, who lost his courageous battle with Luekemia on January 6, 2008. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00...

Luella Pexton

Luella Pexton

Dec 28, 2007

Luella Pexton Long time Roswell resident Luella Pexton passed away at Sunset Villa Care Center on December 28, 2007. Luella was born the daughter of August and Catherine Klein on May 7, 1909 in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville on May 21, 1909 and was confirmed in May of...

Lavonne Taylor

Lavonne Taylor

Dec 27, 2007

LaVonne C. Taylor, age 90, passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. Born June 22, 1917, in Batesville, AR to Woods and Audria Clark. She moved to Roswell, NM in 1921. Upon graduation from Roswell High School in 1935, she was employed by Roswell Auto Co where she met her husband of 35 years, member of the...

Joseph Mcclinton

Joseph Mcclinton

Dec 26, 2007

Joseph Elliot McClinton Jr. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 12:00p.m. in Mobile, Alabama for Joseph Elliot McClinton Jr. 88, of Roswell, who passed away December 26, 2007 at his home. Mr. McClinton is being taken back to Mobile according to his wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory....

Clayton Meairs

Clayton Meairs

Dec 23, 2007

F.L. Clayton Meairs A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for F.L. Clayton Meairs, 99, of Roswell who passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at a local care center. Rev. Archie Echols of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Family will then receive...

Sybil Lasiter

Sybil Lasiter

Dec 22, 2007

Sybil Helen Lasiter Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00pm Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at South Park Cemetery, for Sybil H. Lasiter, 75, of Roswell, who passed away on December 22, 2007 at her home. Onsy Whicker will officiate. Sybil was born on June 30, 1932 to Ralph and Alta Johnson in Checotah, Oklahoma. She lived most of her life...