Patsy Ann Hull, formerly from Artesia, NM peacefully passed away at her home in Ruidoso, NM on July 5, 2025.
She was born in Paris, Arkansas to Lytle Claremont and Emma Lois Baber in 1929. She graduated from Little Rock Central High, Little Rock Junior College and Hendrix Methodist College in Arkansas.
After graduating, Patsy became the Youth Director at Clarksville, Arkansas...
A celebration of life for Blane Smith will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 322 W Grand Ave, Artesia, NM. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., also at the church.
Ty Houghtling will officiate, with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery, 201 E Hermosa Dr, Artesia, NM.
Pallbearers will be Hagan Crockett, Brock Jones, Caleb...
Martha Elena Guerra Cruz, 61, from San Isidro, TX passed away on July 3, 2025, in her home in Lakewood, NM. She was born on July 29, 1963, to Horacio and Yolanda (Montalvo) Guerra in McAllen, TX.
A rosary will take place at Hernandez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX with a Funeral Mass at the San Isidro Catholic Church...
Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday July 8, at First Methodist Church for Evolyn Terpening of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Terpening, 97, died on July 1, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Jason Kraft will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan Terpening, John Johnson, Robert Terpening, Eli Harden, Eric Harden, and...
A memorial service was held at the home of Jo Ann Mayberry at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Artesia, NM. Her ashes were interred at Woodbine cemetery alongside her husband.
Mrs. Mayberry, 88, died peacefully on June 30, 2025 at her home in Artesia, surrounded by her family. West Pape, longtime family friend, officiated at the service.
Jo Ann...
Evelyn Regina "Jeanne" Sutton of Artesia NM passed away from this earth on June 30, 2025 at 7:30am in Roswell, at the age of 81. Our Mom, Grandma, Granny, Great Grandma, Aunt and Friend loved life, Artesia and her family.Jeanne was born on Feb. 12th, 1944 to Ralph and Evelyn Hill in DePauw, Indiana. After WWII her dad came home and the family...
A rosary will be recited for Danny Ray Samora at 9:30 am on Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, immediately followed by a funeral service. The burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
Danny, 64, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on June 23, 2025, at his home in Artesia, NM. He was born on August...
Services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, June 26, at First Baptist Church for Janice Gayle Shields in Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Shields, 73, died on June 21, 2025 in Artesia.
Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon Shields, Bruce Waldrip, Jake Waldrip, Josh Waldrip, Jonathan Johnson, Jesstin Gadbury. Visitation will...
Arthur David "Red" Harris, 81, of Artesia, NM passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1943, to Arthur Harris and Oleta West in Clyde, TX. Cremation for "Red" Harris is under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Due to family circumstances his celebration of life will be held on...
Kathleen Valenzuela, beloved Spouse, Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother, earned her angel wings on June 18, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and her closest friends. Kathleen was born on May 31, 1964 in Artesia, NM, the daughter of Proto and Cecilia Leyva. She is survived by her spouse Javier Valenzuela; son Kyle Leyva; step-sons Jacob and Joshua Valenzuela;...
Mass service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Candelario "Lalo" M. Torres of Artesia, NM. Fr. V.J. will officiate the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary will be recited preceding the service at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace. Visitation will begin Thursday at...
With great love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Virginia Huertaz Palomin, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God.
Virginia was married to Joseangel Palomin and together they began their life in Levelland, Texas. In 1983, Virginia returned to her hometown of Artesia, New Mexico, where she would continue raising her family and deepening...
A funeral service for Miranda Mariah Hernandez Greene will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 at First Methodist Church
Miranda, 30, of Dallas, TX, formally from Artesia, NM, passed away on June 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1994, to Rachel Hernandez Haider and Raymond L. Greene.
Miranda was a proud cat mom and shared a very...
A viewing will be held for Moncerrate Gomez Balerio on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 from 2-6pm at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church beginning at 9:30am, followed immediately by a funeral service. Burial will take place at Woodbine Cemetery. A celebration of his life will...
A funeral service will be held for Howard Van Bishop at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at First Methodist Church Artesia with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. David McGaughy will be officiating.
Mr. Bishop passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1958, to Bobby and Lois (Howard) Bishop in Artesia, NM.
Howard was known...
Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, June 13, at West Main Baptist Church for Randal L. White of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. White, 66, died on June 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery.
Randal was born on August 6, 1958 in Artesia; the son of Henry White and Marilyn Bratcher White. He was a lifelong...
Steve peacefully lost his battle with cancer on June 1, 2025. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico, on January 7, 1943, and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Taylor Davis, and one son, Steve A. Davis III (Andy).
Steve graduated from Artesia High School in 1961 and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell in 1962...
Ellis Hensley, Jr., 89, left this world peacefully on June 1, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1936, to Ellis Hensley and Catherine Hensley in Big Spring, TX.
He moved to Artesia in 1955. He met and married the love of his life, Etta Mae, on November 19, 1957.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister,...
Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, June 5, at Harvest Fellowship for Lois Marie Oliver of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Oliver, 89, died on May 31, 2025 at her home in Artesia.
Lois was born on December 13, 1935 in Newport, Texas; the daughter of James Leroy Gifford and Gracie Aline McCarter Gifford.
Lois spent most of her growing up years in...
Michael Gill Balencia (Papi), 74, peacefully greeted the Lord with open arms on May 27th, 2025, in his home surrounded by his wife and all his children.
Michael was born on October 8, 1950, to Porfirio Balencia and Olivia Gill in Artesia, NM.
In 1969, Michael served the United States Army -82nd Airborne with unwavering patriotism and honorably discharged in 1971.
Michael and...