Obituaries
Kay Rogers
Oct 7, 2016
Longtime Roswell resident Kay Lorraine Strahle Rogers passed away peacefully in her home, Friday, October 7th, 2016 surrounded by her family, and her beloved dog Jody. Kay Rogers was born Kay Lorraine Strahle, July 4th, 1932 in Camden, New Jersey. Kay grew up in New Jersey and enjoyed her young life in and around South Jersey and the Jersey...
Mary Grantham
Oct 5, 2016
Mary Lutz Grantham, a pillar of the Roswell community, died peacefully in her home on October 5, 2016. Mary was born in Roswell on November 4, 1929 to the late Charles Henry Lutz and Gladys Jolley Lutz. Her father, a wounded WWI veteran and the Roswell postmaster, died in 1931, and Mary, her mother, and her older sister, the...
Jarrell Pond
Oct 4, 2016
A funeral service is scheduled for 2 pm, Friday, October 7, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Jarrell Martin Pond, 72, who passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Rev. Aaron Colyer, Rev. Darrell Roberts and Dr. David Miller will be officiating. Burial will follow at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery with the Roswell Veteran's...
Betty Servantez
Oct 4, 2016
A prayer service is scheduled for 7 pm, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Betty Jean Sevantez, 67, who passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Pastor...
Romola Gonzales
Oct 2, 2016
Mrs. Romola Gonzalez passed on to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, October 2, 2016. She was 87 years old. Romola was born to Jose and Maria in Iloilo City, Philippines, on July 23, 1929 Romola was a vibrant, generous and light hearted woman. She was born and raised in Iloilo City, on...
Roberta Thatcher
Sep 28, 2016
Mrs. Roberta Thatcher left this place to be with her Lord on September 28, 2016 in Lubbock Texas at the age of 76. She was born to Harry and Thelma Manley in Lake Geneva Wisconsin on June 7, 1940. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Roberta was a transplant to New Mexico coming from a place...
Prestina Lathrop
Sep 18, 2016
Prestina was reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus on September 18, 2016 in Roswell New Mexico. She was born in Hagerman NM on February 15, 1932 to Manuel Flores and Rosa Salas. Prestina was also known as Christina but affectionately referred to as Tatina by her friends and family. When she was young she left school to work...
Edward Scifres
Sep 17, 2016
Edward Lee Scifres passed from this life on September 17,2016, leaving behind a loving group of family and friends. He was 89 years old. He was born into the poor, hard-working family of Alfred and Carrie Scifres in Colgate, Oklahoma on December 9,1926. His rugged life continued during the depression era when the family migrated to the Pecos Valley...
James Hawthorne
Sep 16, 2016
James Edward Hawthorne, age 77, of Roswell, NM, passed away at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born in Oxley Township, Arkansas on April 12, 1939 to the late John Washington Hawthorne, Jr. and Voida (Branscumb) Hawthorne. He had retired from working for the City of McCamey Water Department. Those left to...
Jennifer Harris-Hopkins
Sep 15, 2016
Ms. Jennifer Hopkins left this place to be with her Lord on September 15, 2016 in Albuquerque NM. Jennifer was born to Robert and Gloria Harris in Roswell NM on January 13, 1978. Her father has preceded her in death. Jennifer was a lively and free spirited young lady who would light up a room with her charisma and...
Dena Willard
Sep 12, 2016
Our mother is Dena A. Willard and she passed away last Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home. She was our best friend, caretaker and guardian, moral compass and most importantly our mother. First and foremost she was the greatest grandmother any grandchild could ever ask for. She loved her grandkids deeply and with all of her heart and...
Ernesto Reyes
Sep 10, 2016
Ernesto "Nestor" H. Reyes On September 10, 2016 Ernesto H. Reyes "Pelon" left his earthly vessel to join our creator in the fields of heaven. Pelon was born in Chamberino, NM a small community in Dona Anna county to Octaviano and Guadalupe Reyes on February 25, 1925; where he began his legacy tending to his father's livestock with his...
Delores Walker
Sep 9, 2016
A private graveside service for Delores Ann Walker, 67, was held at South Park Cemetery on Monday, September 12, 2016 as per her request. Delores passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Delores, a life time residence of Roswell, NM, was born December 6, 1948 to Chester Frank Smith and Dorothy E. Goodrum in Stamford, TX. Those...
William Oldrup
Sep 7, 2016
On November 15, 1948, St. Mary's Hospital in Roswell, NM was blessed with the birth of William Lawrence Oldrup. His proud parents were Jane and Roy Oldrup. Larry loved being outdoors, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer all his life. Larry graduated from Roswell High School in 1967 and continued his education at ENMU in Portales where...
Sarah Jobe
Sep 6, 2016
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Sarah "Ginger" Jobe, 83, who passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Harry Tackett of West Alameda Church of Christ will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Sarah was born July 8,...
Herbert Schmid
Sep 6, 2016
Herbert Martin Schmid was 94 when he passed away at his house on Tuesday September 6, 2016. Herbert was born on October 26, 1921 to his father Jacob Schmid and his mother Anna Martin at St. Mary's hospital in Roswell NM. His childhood was spent on the family farm near the Berrendo River. He would tell stories of swimming,...
Karry Hubbard
Sep 5, 2016
Karry Scott Hubbard, 65, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016, at his Roswell home after a long illness. Scott was born to Thomas Hubbard and Joan Moore Hubbard on May 14, 1951 in Roswell, NM. He attended local schools, graduating from Roswell High School in 1969. He attended New Mexico State University and South Plains Junior College before...
Steve Looney
Aug 30, 2016
Steve Looney passed away into the comforting arms of his Savior August 30, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born to Charles and Inez Looney in Roswell NM on January 22, 1945. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Mr. Looney was a lifelong local who loved Roswell and made this community his home. Steve...
Joanne Mccombs
Aug 29, 2016
Joanne Williamson McCombs, 90, of Roswell, New Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 29, 2016, at home. Joanne was born on June 30, 1926 in Clovis, NM to Ruth Maddux Williamson Denton (1905-1989) and Paul Alexander Williamson (1899-1964). In Joanne's early years, her Mom and Dad ran the H & H Grocery Store in Clovis. Mom...
Kodi Buckner
Aug 28, 2016
Kodi Rilynn Buckner Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Kodi Rilynn Buckner, 39, who passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Greenbrier, AR. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 9 am to 7 pm at Ballard...
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