All Obituaries

Leota (Dodie) F Latta passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on September 18, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born in Melrose, NM on November 30, 1930 to Claude D and Willie E Shields.  She was the youngest of six children.  She was a resident of Alamogordo for 67 years before moving to Colorado Springs to live with her daughter.  Dodie was a life-long Southern Baptist with a steadfast and unwavering faith and dedication to her Lord. She was...

Elaine Neville Reese was born on January 11, 1924 to William H. and Maddie C. Neville in Birmingham, Alabama.   She lived a life of 96 plus years and departed this life on September 15 2020.  She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Davidson and her three children -- Charles Neville Reese, John W. Reese and Beth R. Crabbe.  She was blessed with seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Elaine was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, until she attended...

Lonnie was born on September 11, 1938 to Helen Bookout Nowell and Burley Nowell in Tularosa New Mexico.  He was a Christian and belonged to the Tularosa First Baptist Church. He went to Heaven to be with those who went before him on September 4, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Elaine Nowell of Tularosa, NM, his children Kathy Nowell Josslyn and her husband Larry of Alamogordo, NM, Ronnie Dean Nowell and his wife Lorna of La Luz, NM, and Madonna Joy Gallant and her husband Tim...

SMSgt. Willie "Bill" Brooks (Ret.) Willie, known as Bill, ascended into Heaven and the arms of our Lord, on the evening of September 4, 2020 at the Sierra Providence Hospital in El Paso, TX. Bill, Billy, or our beloved Papa Brooks was born in Belton, TX on March 20, 1941, the son of Senie Russell-Catley and Isaiah Brooks.  He spent his youth in Youngstown, Ohio and Belton, where he would graduate from T.B. Harris High School and soon after enlist in the US Navy.  Once...

James “Doc” Stephenson, 90, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family, September 1, 2020 at his residence in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born July 12, 1930 in Burlington, IA to parents William Stephenson and Effie Stephenson (Brown). Doc graduated from Lincoln High School class, Burlington, IA class of 1947 at the age of 16. Following graduation, he served in the US Marine Corps and then was a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. Jim married Donna Jean...

William Donald “Don” Stockstill, 86, of Mountainair, New Mexico, exited his earthly home surrounded by his family on the 29th day August,  2020, after a gallant two year battle with cancer.  Don was born on the 16th day of August, 1934, to Lewis Wayne and Mary Bennie Holman Stockstill in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.  His parents separated shortly after his birth and he was raised by his maternal grandparents, W.B. and Lillie Mae Derrick Holman,...

Roger L. Snyder, long time resident of Alamogordo, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.   There will be  a funeral service for Roger at Scenic Chapel (formerly Hamilton-O'Dell) on Friday, August 28th at 10 AM, following a visitation at  9:30 AM.  Burial will be at Monte Vista Cemetery following the services.   The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to Scenic Chapel to direct the funeral services.

In the early morn­ing hours of August 18th, 2020, Roman Tell­es, surrounded by loved ones, went home to our Lord. Roman Telles was born to Larry Telles and Kimiko Young, September 10th, 1997. He left this world August 18th, 2020.  Roman was a gentle soul who loved to be with his family.  He loved working with his dad and brother. He will be truly missed by all who love him.  Ro­man Telles is survived by his father Larry Tell­es, his brothers Angel...

TSGT Gary M. Nonnenmacher, retired, 49, formerly of Honesdale, PA, died at his residence in Alamogordo, NM, on 10 August 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard F. Nonnenmacher and Joyce A. Nonnenmacher. (Varcoe) Gary was born in Honesdale, PA, on 24 August 1970, and was a 1988 graduate of Honesdale High School.  He served in the United States Air Force  until his retirement in 2008. During his time in the Air Force he earned many decorations, medals, and...

Edward James Meyer, 91, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 9th, 2020. He was born on April 26th, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Lucille Meyer. He is survived by his sister-in-law Ruth Chanez of Seattle WA, daughter-in-laws Geraldine (Geri) Cano and Adelina (Nina) Cano of Alamogordo. Grandchildren,  Richard Simpkin, and Tommy Simpkin of Alamogordo, Thaddeus Cano, and James Cano of Alamogordo, Edward Cano of Alamogordo, John Cano of Las Cruces,...