Jose Luis Yepez passed away May 19, 2016. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Pete Cannon
Pete Cannon, 89, passed away on May 19, 2016, in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born October 15, 1926, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to B.D. and Sarah Cannon. At a young age, Pete decided to join the Army. He bravely fought in WWII during his time in service. After that time, he began work as a [&hellip
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Modeene Howerton Cates
Modeene Howerton Cates went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 1:00 PM in Carlsbad, NM, at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 1309 W Tansil. The Rev. Rod Foster and Rev. Nathan Sampson will officiate. Modeene Fivecoat was born on February 8, 1926, in Lake City, AR, to Claude Edgar Fivecoat and Ona May Lawson Fivecoat. The family moved to New Mexico when she was 8 years old for her health. They lived and worked on a farm in Dexter and she attended school there. Those were some of her happiest childhood years. Later, they moved to Roswell where she attended high school. At a community dance, Modeene met her future husband, Doyle Howerton, Sr. They were married on May 21, 1941, in Lovington, NM. They were blessed with one son and four daughters. In 1997, they celebrated their 56th anniversary. A very loving and caring mother, Modeene was a person you could count on to add sunshine to your day. She was the best cook in the world and also made all of her children’s clothing. She was full of lovingkindness, understanding and encouragement to everyone she met. After the death of Doyle Howerton, Sr., Modeene married the Rev. Boyd S. Cates on November 21, 1998. They were married for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two siblings: Hazel Colleen Rogers and Charles V. Fivecoat; her husband, Doyle Howerton, Sr.; grandson, Randy Howerton; and second husband, Rev. Boyd Cates. Those surviving to cherish Modeene’s memory are her son: Doyle L. Howerton, Jr, (Sharon) of Roswell, NM; daughters: Mary Chism (Vernon) of GA, Shirley Wray (Steve) of Carlsbad, NM, Lavona Sampson (Paul Shedlosky) of Roswell, NM, and Lorraine Tedford (Leroy) of Hobbs, NM. Additional survivors are twenty grandchildren: Connie Clark (Ken) of TX, Susan Wagner (Joe) of Hobbs, NM, Rodney Chism (Aundrea) of AZ, Sharon Anglin (Billy) of GA, Rebecca Tice (Bob) of GA, Beth Hudson (Conrad) of GA, Deborah Chism (George Guzma) of AZ, Robert Chism (Denise) of AZ, Jimmy Chism (Nicole) of AZ, Jesse Chism (Hope) of GA, Dina Benson (Samuel) of GA, Nathan Sampson (Renae) of MO, Tammy Kilgore (Kelly) of Carlsbad, NM, Priscilla Walsworth (Rick) of Carlsbad, NM, Suzee O’Connor (Doug) of OK, David Calloway (Shannon) of OK, John Calloway (Jennifer) of AZ, Sarah Wray of Carlsbad, NM, Jason Wagner (Heather) of Hobbs, NM, Tabitha Morgan (BJ) of Hobbs, NM; and a very special “sister” Avis Howerton of Carlsbad, NM. Fifty-one great-grandchildren and twenty-one great-great-grandchildren survive to treasure Modeene’s heritage. “We are so thankful that God gave us her for our mother, for she was the best ‘MOM’ you could ever hope for. We will never forget her love and devotion and the sacrifices made for us all over the years. ‘We love you, Mom and are looking for that day when we will meet again!’” Those honored to be Pallbearers are grandsons: David Callaway and John Callaway; great-grandsons: Anthony Reese, Joshua Pleasant, Trevor Pleasant, and Shawn Bryant. The family loving wrote the obituary.
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Anthony Martinez
Anthony Martinez passed away May 21, 2016. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Ruby Wilson Dec. 9, 1946 – May 18, 2016
Funeral services for Ruby Wilson, 69, of Roswell, NM are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, May 28th at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. Ruby was born to Nona and JD McFarland on December 9, 1946. She was married to James Wilson for 53 years. They were lifelong best friends devoted to each other. Ruby’s survivors include her [&hellip
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Annabel Guadalupe Franco (Leiva)
Annabel Guadalupe Franco, 24, passed away on May 18, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. She was born on April 1, 1992 to her mother, Leslie Cruz in Dallas, TX. After graduating from Roswell High School in 2010, Annabel continued her education and just finished her college to become a LVN. She loved to take selfies. Exercising [&hellip
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Diane Jordan Weed
Diane Jordan Weed of Roswell, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born to Raymond and Mathilda Jordan on April 28 1931, both of whom have preceded her in death, in Bronxville, NY. Ms. Weed was a hardworking and character driven mother and wife. She was married [&hellip
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Eulalia Najar (Lala)
Memorial services are scheduled on Tuesday May 31, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Anderson-Bethany Funernal Home for Eulalia Najar (LaLa) who passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. LaLa will lie in state for visitation on Saturday, May 28, 2016, and Sunday, May 29, 2016, from 1:00 PM until [&hellip
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Jackie Don Salsman, Sr.
Jackie Don Salsman, Sr. was born on March 3, 1938 to Ewell Darius and Josephine Salsman. He was born in the family home in Roswell, NM. He was the youngest of six children. He passed away on May 15, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanette (Daniel), his [&hellip
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Leona Stewart
Leona Stewart passed away May 28, 2016. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.
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David Marsh
David Marsh passed away May 30, 2016. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral & Crematory.
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Leona Elizabeth Stewart
Leona Elizabeth Stewart took the hand of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and passed over into Glory on Saturday, May 28th, 2016. Her family and friends were fortunate to have Leona in our lives for 73 years, although we wish it could have been much longer. Leona was born In Lordsburg, New Mexico, on [&hellip
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Betty Jo “BJ” Naranjo-Smith
Betty Jo “BJ” Naranjo-Smith, A Vivacious Light, Dies at 76. BJ was born Betty Jo Rice on July 26, 1939 in Aley, Texas, the third child of Lawrence and Mary “Gussie” Rice. At an early age the family moved to Pottsville, Texas. When BJ was four, the family home was destroyed by a tornado with [&hellip
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Lucy Juarez Rascon
Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Lucy Juarez Rascon of Artesia. Mrs. Rascon, 87, beloved mother, wife, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 30, 2016. Fr. Martin Cornejo will officiate at the services with burial at Twin [&hellip
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Robert King
Robert King passed away June 3, 2016. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Steven W. Smelser
Steven W. Smelser “Steve” age 46 died suddenly Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home in Las Cruces. He was born on January 26, 1970 in Quemado, NM and grew up in Roswell, NM, also spending much time on his grandparents ranch in Cuba, NM (Homer & Vera Smelser) where he developed skills at an [&hellip
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William Leslie Chenault III, “Bill”
Bill died May 28, 2016 at home in Roswell, New Mexico of natural causes age of 79 ½ years. Date of birth was December 8, 1936 at Austin, Texas and was born to William L. Chenault, Jr. and Bessie Marie Tennison Chenault. A brief rendition of Bill’s past is: He was raised on the family [&hellip
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Harold L. Jones, Jr.
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Harold L. Jones, Jr., 82, of Roswell, NM, beloved husband of Anita S. Jones for 55 years, who passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 at Casa Maria. Harold was born on May 16, 1934, to Harold and M. Pauline Jones. He [&hellip
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John Joseph Lorch
John Joseph Lorch, 94, passed away Sunday, June 05, 2016 at a local nursing facility with family at his side. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, with Father Adams officiating, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. John was born January 10, 1922 [&hellip
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Juanita Fuentes Esparza
Juanita Fuentes Esparza: Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, June 10 at St. John’s Catholic Church burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Juanita passed away Tuesday, [&hellip
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