Obituaries

Apr 30, 2012

Ramon J. Hill, 85, a longtime area resident, died in his Roswell home Monday, April 30. The son of John and Ida Hill, he was born and raised in New Athens, Ill., graduating high school there in 1944. Mr. Hill first came to Roswell when he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in 1945. His career as a...

Apr 29, 2012

Robert Lewis Murphy Jr. Murph A funeral services is scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Grace Community Church 935 W. Mescalero Rd. for Robert Lewis Murphy Jr. Murph, 28 of Roswell, NM who passed away Sunday April 29, 2012. Pastor Rick Hale will be officiating. Robert was born on July 23, 1983 in Roswell, NM to...

Apr 28, 2012

Viola Norma Chaussart A memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2012 at Calvary Chapel of Roswell, 2901 W. Fourth Street, for Viola Norma Chaussart. Pastor Jim Suttle will be officiating. Violas hobbies were gardening and fishing. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Girl Scout Leader. Viola donated her time and...

Apr 20, 2012

Cruz Rodriguez Gonzlez A funeral service is scheduled for 9 am, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Cruz Gonzalez 82, who passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Mission Arch Care Center. Brother Alberto Molina will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Cruz was born May 2, 1929 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua to Narciso...

Apr 19, 2012

William Morris Woody William Morris Woody, 79, Of Midway, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 9, 1933 to Paul and Bessie Woody. His parents preceded him in death. William married Katherine F. King on June 2, 1952 and gained his beloved inlaws Henry and Martha King. They went on to...

Apr 19, 2012

Richard E. Lucero A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Peters Catholic Church for Richard E. Lucero, 58, who passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 In Roswell. A mass is scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, April 23, 2012 also at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating. Burial will follow...

Apr 17, 2012

Apr 14, 2012

Ruth Ullery Ruth Ullery, a former resident of Roswell for 57 years, passed away in Albuquerque on April 14, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Becky and husband Al Carinci of Albuquerque, son Robert and wife Betty Ullery of Roswell and son William Ullery of Corrales, N.M., grandsons Randy and wife Lisa Andrews and 3 children of Albuquerque,...

Apr 14, 2012

Rex B. Vaughn Rex B. Vaughan was born in Silverton, TX to L.V. and Emma Earl Vaughn on January 19, 1928. He passed away on April 14, 2012 in Roswell, NM. Rex was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a longstanding member of the NM Horsemens Association and NM Breeders Association. He was a Master of 32...

Apr 13, 2012

E. Leamon Metcalf A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church for E. Leamon Metcalf, 86, who passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 in Roswell. Pastor Jerry Beaver will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Elmer was born July 9, 1925 in Elida, NM to John...

Apr 12, 2012

Alma Tucker Moore Nance Alma Jane Tucker was born November 20, 1914, to Ira Clovis Tucker and Gustava Lee Tucker, in Carbon, Texas. She married Alva Moore in 1934. They settled in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1942. Alma was widowed in 1967 and married her second husband, Luke Nance in 1975.They were married until Luke passed away in 1995....

Apr 7, 2012

Julian Bueno Barela No services are scheduled at this time for Julian Barela, 85, who passed away at his home in Roswell, NM. Julian was born on March 27, 1927 in Tularosa, NM to Casimirro Barela and Mary Bueno. His parents preceded her in death. Also preceding him is his wife. Julians survivors include his son, Cassie Barela of...

Apr 6, 2012

Charles M. Fullinwider Memorial services for Charles M. Fullinwider will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, Roswell, New Mexico at 10:00 am. Charles was born on July 20, 1924 in El Dorado, Kansas where he grew up on the family farm and attended a country school through the eighth grade. He graduated from...

Apr 6, 2012

MAUDIE B. CRAWFORD Maudie Burton Crawford, age 93, of Los Lunas, NM, passed away Friday April 6, 2012. She was born November 10, 1918 in Roswell, NM, to John Granville and Mary Ann Burton. Maudie was married to the late Oscar Fay Crawford who farmed on the Berrendo north of Roswell for 40 years. Maudie was an active member...

Apr 5, 2012

Ballard Funeral Home Full Obit April 13, 2012 Helen Dale Eldred A funeral service is scheduled for 11 am, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Helen Dale Eldred, 87, who passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Lubbock, Texas. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Helen was born April 5, 1925 in Lamesa, Texas to Marvin...

Apr 4, 2012

Lillie Mae Landrum A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Berrendo Baptist Church for Lillie Mae Landrum, 89, who passed Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Pastor Troy Grant of Berrendo Baptist Church will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Lillie was born...

Apr 4, 2012

Ramon Herrera Un servicio se llevara acabo el Miercoles, 11 de Abril 2012 en la Iglesia First Presbyterian Church en Dexter, NM a las 10am, con el Pastor Oscar Guerrero oficiando. El Jueves 12 de Abril 2012, a las 10am, se celbrara el servicio final de Ramon en la Capilla de Ballard. Visitacion sera el Martes, 10 de Abril...

Apr 4, 2012

Charles C Mc McVay A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Sunday, April 8, 2012 at St. Peters Catholic Church for Charles C Mc McVay, 71, who passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Lovelace Regional Hospital. A mass is scheduled for 10 am, Monday, April 9, 2012 also at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez...

Apr 4, 2012

Dolores Sanchez A rosary is scheduled for 8 pm, Friday, April 6, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Dolores Sanchez of Hagerman, NM who passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. A mass is scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, April 7, 2012 also at Ballard Chapel. Father Brian Guerrini of St. Catherines Catholic Church...

Apr 1, 2012

Richard J. Kaminski A memorial service is scheduled for 6 pm, Friday, April 6, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Richard Kaminski, 72, who passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Roswell. Richard was born January 14, 1940 in Randolph, Wisconsin to Maximus and Ethel Olaughlin Kaminski. Both his parents preceded him death. He is also preceded in death...