Obituaries

Dec 15, 2006

Faye W. Kimbrell Faye Williams Kimbrell, 95, resident of Casa Maria Healthcare Center in Roswell, died December 15, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Faye was born in Mauldin, Arkansas on August 9, 1911. Before moving to Roswell, she lived for 20 years in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Faye was a 1933 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas...

Dec 14, 2006

Clem Bennett III Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2006 at SouthPark Cemetery for Clem Bennett III who passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006 at his home. Mr. Dwight Jennings will officiate. Clem was born on February 23, 1978 in Roswell, New Mexico to Clem Jr. and Jimmie Dessa Neal Bennett. His father precedes him...

Dec 14, 2006

Sarah Frances Hendrix Sarah Frances Hendrix celebrated 99 years of life this year, and passed away on December 14, 2006. Born August 7, 1907 in Aurora, Missouri to Ernest and Willie O' Kelley, Frances had two brothers Walter Vernon and Hurtel O'Kelly who both precede her in death. Frances attended McMurray College Academy and Texas Tech studying Education and...

Dec 12, 2006

Vernon Lee Gilmore A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2006 at Ballard Funeral Home for Vernon Lee Gilmore who passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Harold Hobson will officiate. Vernon was born on July 9, 1919 to Lee and Helen Fellows Gilmore. Both parents precede...

Dec 12, 2006

Henry Edwin Ozment Ozzie Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., on Friday, December 15, 2006 at St Peters Catholic Church for Henry Edwin Ozment who passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at his home. Fr. Benedict Begin, O.F.M will officiate. Henry was born August 6, 1915 in Crawford, Texas to J.H. and Pearl Walker Ozment. Both parents precede...

Dec 9, 2006

Dec 7, 2006

Thelma Mozelle Trembly Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2006 at Grace Community Church for Thelma Mozelle Trembly who passed Thursday, December 7, 2006. Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Lovington Cemetery. Mozelle was born on August 3, 1940 to William Louis and Gertrude Estelle Caudill...

Dec 1, 2006

Juan T. Montoya El Tejon A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at New Destiny Church, 2322 N. Sherman at 5:00 p.m. for Juan T. Montoya, 97 of Roswell, who passed away Friday, December 01, 2006 at a local care center. Pastor Lawrence Sanchez will officiate. He is to be cremated as per his wishes. Juan...

Nov 29, 2006

Kevin James Patterson A Graveside service will be held Friday, December 1, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at South Park Cemetery for Kevin James Patterson who passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at his home. Pastor Rich Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate. Kevin was born on April 12, 1957 to Barbara and James Patterson in Springfield, Mass. His...

Nov 26, 2006

Alejandro Villanueva A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Missions for Alejandro Villanueva who died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Easter New Mexico Medical Center. Funeral services will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Missions Rev. Mr. Jesus Herrera will officiate. Burial will...

Nov 18, 2006

Bob Robert Eugene Hirst Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Robert Eugene Hirst 79, of Roswell, who passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006, at his residence. A further announcement will be made when arrangements have been finalized.

Nov 17, 2006

Sherman Earl Hays A Graveside service will be held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at South Park Cemetery for Sherman Earl Hays who passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006. Earl was born November 19, 1929 in Hartman Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Auther Hays. His parents precede him in death. Earl was married to Joanne L....

Nov 17, 2006

Zona L. Crespin A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Ballard Funeral Chapel for Zona L. Crespin who passed away on November 17, 2006 . Zona was born on April 30, 1930 in Shamrock, Texas. She is survived by Diana Montoya and husband Melvin of Roswell, Son- in-law Bill Chambers of Manzanola,...

Nov 15, 2006

Norma Charlene Lowrey A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Chapel, for Norma Charlene Lowrey 76, of Roswell who passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at a local care center. Pastor Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will officiate. Norma was born in Rose City, Arkansas on June 23, 1930....

Nov 15, 2006

David William Mayberry A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Chapel, for David William Mayberry 85, of Roswell who passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at his home. Dr. Ed Meyers of First Baptist Church will officiate. David was born August 21, 1921 to Wilbur Hawkes and Nina Agnes Mayberry...

Nov 12, 2006

Frances Stella Russell A funeral mass will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at St. Peters Catholic Church for Frances Stella Russell, who passed away on Sunday November 12, 2006 at a local care center. Fr. Benedict Begin, O.F.M. will officiate. Interment will follow the service at South Park Cemetery. Frances was born on May...

Nov 12, 2006

Johnny L. Nelson A memorial service will be held for Johnny Nelson at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1413 S. Union. Rev. Dr. Ruth Fowler of Trinity United Methodist Church and Pastor Don Johnson of Bykota Church will officiate. Roswell Fire Department will provide an Honor Guard. Johnny Nelson was born February...

Nov 9, 2006

Johnnie William Day Military graveside services will be held by the Roswell Veterans Group at 11:00 a.m. Monday November 13, 2006 at South Park Cemetery for Johnnie William Day, 77, who passed away November 9, 2006 at his residence. Johnnie was born on May 17, 1929 in Alma, New Mexico to Joseph Edward Day and Mary Ann Morgan Day....

Nov 6, 2006

Alcario Ike Montoya Marquez brbr A rosary will be held at 7:00 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Ballard Funeral Chapel for Alcario Ike Montoya Marquez. A mass will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Ballard Funeral Chapel. Deacon Jesus Herrea will officiate. Ike will be cremated after the services, as per his wishes. br Alcario was born...

Nov 3, 2006

Earlene Durand Smith A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Ballard Funeral Chapel . Father Richard Lifak will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. For Earlene Smith, of Dexter who passed away peacefully with her three children by her side on November 3, 2006. Earlene was born on January 14, 1926 to...