Obituaries

Mar 19, 2022

Alice Gail Croom

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Alice Gail Croom, 76 with Pastor Nate Bienhoff officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

Gail was born May 1, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to James Wollert Croom and Juanita...

Mar 16, 2022

Amy Leeann Martinez

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 25, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Amy LeeAnn Martinez, 31, who passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Las Cruces surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Amy was born on...

Mar 14, 2022

Robert Hernandez Valenzuela of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Mar 14, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 4, 2022

Phillip James Gonzales, Sr.

August 30, 1964-March 4, 2022

On Friday, March 4, 2022, Phillip James Gonzales, Sr. (57) of Roswell, New Mexico surrounded by his family gained his angel wings and went to be with our Lord and Savior.  A Memorial will be held in Phillip’s honor at Midway Assembly of God in Midway...

Mar 3, 2022

Frankie Lee “Mutt” Jones: the man, the myth, the legend, passed from this earthly plain at 97 years young on March 3, 2022, at home, comforted by his daughter, Patti, and their canine companion, Lily.

Mutt was born October 2, 1924, to Francis and Opal (Gass) Jones in Roswell, NM. He was married to the love his...

Mar 2, 2022

John Wesley Needham Jr. 64, of Roswell, NM passed away at ENMMC on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 10AM at South Park Cemetery with Andy LaRue of Highland Baptist Church officiating.

Wesley Needham was born in Artesia, NM to John Wesley Needham Sr. and Dorothy...

Feb 23, 2022

Zilmer Ray Ward Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Roswell.  He was born May 19, 1953 in Kermit, TX to Coy Zilmer Ward and Dorothy Davis Ward who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his son Zilmer Ray Ward Jr.

Zilmer was a very loving husband, father, grandfather...

Feb 20, 2022

Virginia Lea Sansoucie, age 80, of Roswell, NM entered eternal rest with her Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Virginia, better known by her friends as Ginger, was born on October 5, 1941, in Lovington, NM to Kenneth and Vergie Scoggin. Ginger grew up in Lovington where she graduated from Lovington High School in 1959.  She spent many years...

Feb 16, 2022

Marilyn Tringes of Roswell, NM passed away on February 16, 2022. Marilyn was born on August 22, 1935, to Ruben Wetherall and Dorothy Eckles Wetherall in Mansfield, Ohio.

She worked as a parts assembler for TMC Nova Bus for 20 years and then Benny’s Café for 20 years. Marilyn loved fishing with family and friends, flying airplanes...

Feb 16, 2022

Marvin Claude Gross

Our beloved Dad, Papaw, brother, and uncle, Marvin Claude Gross, 97, passed away at the age of 97 on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home of 60 years in Roswell, NM. We are all incredibly blessed to have lived our lives with a kind and loving father and grandfather. He was an inspiration...

Feb 13, 2022

Sheri Coley ran her last race Sunday, February 13, 2022, after a very short battle with cancer. Sheri was born December 8, 1969, to Margaret and Grady Hobbs. She was a kind and compassionate soul rarely seen anymore. Most notable during her career as a hospice and home health nurse. She was always helping those in need.

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Feb 11, 2022

Jewel Ina Ratliff, 99, of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Roswell, NM. Born December 14, 1922. Passed after brief illness on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Jewel was preceded in death by husband Walter Ratliff and a daughter Sally Hatley, four of her husband's sons, Edward Ratliff, Jess Ratliff, Russell Ratliff, and Jack Ratliff; grandson Jimmy Hatley, and...

Feb 11, 2022

After a fruitful life of serving the Lord and helping the lonely, lost and unfortunate, Lisa Carol McClellan was promoted to Heaven on February 11, 2022.

Lisa was born in Roswell on February 5, 1957, a few minutes ahead of her twin brother Mark.

Growing up, Lisa was very athletic; excelling in gymnastics, tumbling and...

Feb 7, 2022

Rita M. Martinez, a devoted mother, grandmother and lifelong resident of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the age of 83.

Born October 14, 1938 in Bandera, Mexico to Jose and Francisca Marquez who preceded her in death. As well as her three sons...

Feb 6, 2022

Glen Ray Freeman, loving husband, dad, stepdad, and grandparent, passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 85.

Glen was born in Roswell, NM on December 30, 1936 to Eva Glenn and Austin R. Freeman.  He graduated from Roswell High School and built a career in Roswell.  Glen was the store manager of Piggly Wiggly...

Feb 5, 2022

Manuel T. and Emma M. Sanchez

June 29, 1946 – June 4, 1945

February 4, 2022 – February 5, 2022

Manuel at the young age of 75 passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, and Emma at the young age of 76 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, both were surrounded by the love...

Feb 4, 2022

Manuel T. and Emma M. Sanchez

June 29, 1946 – June 4, 1945

February 4, 2022 – February 5, 2022

Manuel at the young age of 75 passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, and Emma at the young age of 76 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, both were surrounded by the love...

Feb 4, 2022

After a long battle with COPD and dementia, Kenneth O'dell Ward departed this life on February 4, 2022. Known for his gentle good humor and kindness, Ken never met a stranger. Although he left the Hagerman area for several years to pursue schooling and careers in electric sales, he returned in the 90's and established a successful and much-loved...

Feb 3, 2022

Guy Knight, 79 passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side from complications due to a stroke on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Guy was born in El Paso, TX on December 8, 1942, to his mother Margaret Burnham and his father Leonard William Knight. In the early years growing up Guy lived in El...

Jan 25, 2022

Daniel Benito Martinez came into this world on November 1, 1976, and he left this world on January 25, 2022, he was born to Mary and Jerry Martinez the youngest of 14 children. Daniel was a lifelong New Mexican, residing in the family home built by his father in Midway. Daniel attended the RISD and Dexter Schools and graduated...