Jerry Dodd
Dec 14, 2025
Jerry Woodrow Dodd
October 10, 1941 – December 14, 2025
Services for Jerry are scheduled at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025 at Hermosa Church of Christ. John Parker will officiate the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Jerry Woodrow Dodd was born on October 10, 1941, in Seymour, Texas to Woodrow “Woody” and Martha (Glaze) Dodd. He passed peacefully at...
Maria Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Maria Lerma Fuentes Martínez of Artesia, New Mexico.
David Morrison will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Miguel Martinez Jr., Dylon Fierro, Aaron Aguirre, Victor Madrid, Antonio Fuentes Jr, and Jeremy Fuentes....
George Gandy
Dec 11, 2025
George Glenn Gandy, 83, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a long journey with dementia. He spent his final years surrounded by compassionate care at the Artesia GoodLife Senior Care Facility.
George was born on January 10, 1942, in Gainesville, Texas, to Gordon Glenn Gandy and Lucy Lucille Parkhill Gandy. As the oldest of four children, he grew up...
Clayton Lynn Smith
Dec 9, 2025
Clayton Lynn Smith, 87, of Midland, Texas, joined the Lord in heavenly celebration on December 9, 2025. A visitation service will be held at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Bellview Baptist Church, Midland, on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Interment services will...
Mary Louise Hendrickson
Dec 8, 2025
Mary Louise Hendrickson of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at her home of two years, Good Life Senior Living Center. She was known as a loving wife, mother, sister, and community leader.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Terpening & Son Mortuary. The family will greet visitors from 4:00-6:00 pm...
Ivan Aguirre
Dec 7, 2025
A rosary followed by a funeral service will be held for Ivan Aguirre at 9:30 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Family will be receiving friends at the public viewing from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Terpening & Son Chapel. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service...
LaVerne Gressett
Dec 7, 2025
A lifelong resident of Artesia, LaVerne, age 92 passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born March 24, 1933, in Artesia, NM, to Clarence C. Grimlan and Ceigal Carroll Grimlan.
She graduated from Artesia High School in 1951 and still stayed in contact with remaining members of that class. After high school, she attended Draughns Business...
Georgia Taylor
Dec 4, 2025
Private family services were held for Georgia "Juanita" Taylor, who passed away on December 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on May 9, 1928, in Roby Texas to George and Margaret Crenshaw. She was the oldest of 10 siblings. Her family moved to Artesia in the 1930s.
She married Buddy Taylor on March 3,1944, and they began a life...
Sheena Smith
Nov 29, 2025
Sheena Marie Smith was born on March 27, 1985, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Angela and Michael Hughie. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Hughie; her dad, Mikey Miller; her sister, Suzie Quezada; and her precious grandson, Atlas Hughes. We find comfort in knowing they are all together again.
Sheena leaves behind two beautiful daughters who were her...
Rosemary Barrera
Nov 25, 2025
With sadness in our hearts and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the passing of our wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma-Rosemary Gonzales Barrera.
Born on July 30, 1951 she left us peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the age of 74.
She is survived by husband Manuel Barrera and children Vanessa Orosco Fisher (and husband Luther and children Noah, Kameron...
Guadalupe Mariscal
Nov 20, 2025
Guadalupe G. Mariscal, age 80, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort knowing he is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.
“Lupe” was born to Christina and Jose Mariscal on April 29, 1945, the eldest of 12 children. He grew up in a...
Joe Callaway
Nov 16, 2025
A funeral service will be held for Joe D. Callaway (Papa Joe) at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Harvest Fellowship, Artesia, NM, immediately followed by a burial at Woodbine Cemetery.
Joe passed away surrounded by the love of his family on November 16, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico. He was born on July 20, 1947, to Jack and...
Peggy Fay Montgomery
Nov 13, 2025
Peggy Fay (Johnson) Montgomery, age 72, passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, in Plano, Texas with her husband Danny, her son Justin, and daughter-in-law Angela by her side.
Peggy was born in Roswell, NM to Henry Oliver and Wilmoth Fay (Newton) Johnson on April 27, 1953. In 1962 at nine years of age, Peggy and her family moved to the...
Joshua Garcia
Nov 7, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, November 12, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Joshua Michael Garcia of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Garcia, 42, died on November 7, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zach Garcia, R.J. Rodriguez, James Torrez, Caleb Samora, Juan...
Freddie Kimble
Nov 7, 2025
Freddie "June" Kimble, 83, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.
Freddie's Life & Legacy:
Freddie, affectionately known as "June," was born on February 9, 1942, in Wharton, Texas, and spent most of his life in Artesia, New Mexico. He was known for his hardworking nature, big heart, and quick sense of humor.
June loved spending time...
Kenneth Earl
Nov 4, 2025
Celebrating Of Life
Kenneth Ray Earl
"Duck"
Kenneth Ray Earl was born to Henry and Mary A. Earl on May 25,1962 in Artesia, New Mexico. Kenneth attended school here in Artesia and became the first black male High School Cheerleader. He also assisted with teaching gymnastics here in Artesia and often talked about all his fun memories.
Kenneth grew up attending the Bethel Baptist...
Bobby Olguin
Nov 4, 2025
Bobby L Olguin, age 56, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 4, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico.
Bobby was born on August 23, 1969, to Jose Angel and Fidela (Molina) Olguin in Artesia. He was the heart of his family - a devoted husband whose love never wavered, a proud father who guided with patience and...
Daniel "Danny" Hinojos
Nov 2, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Hinojos, 64 went home to be with our father in heaven November 2nd 2025 in El Paso, TX.
He was born June 30th 1961 to Frank “Chico” Hinojos and Oralia G Hinojos lived in Artesia NM and moved to Utah with his wife at the time Dena Lanell Hinojos and his beautiful family for many years until he moved...
Raymond Huerta
Oct 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ramon Brizeno Huerta; he was also a brother, uncle, grandpa, cousin, and friend. He left this world peacefully on October 30th, 2025, surrounded with the love of his family and friends.
On September 2nd, 1955, Agapito and Erlinda Huetra were blessed with Ramon; whom many of...
Grace Miller
Oct 29, 2025
A memorial Mass will be held for Grace Palomin Miller at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, followed by burial at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. before the Mass.Grace, 59, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 29, 2025, in Artesia, NM.
She was...