Obituaries

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Rayos passed away on April 16th, 2026, at his home in Artesia. He was born on December 12, 1933, to Jose and Elvira Rayos in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jose married Elodia Garcia on December 10, 1960, in Ojinaga, Mexico.

He moved to Artesia in 1950 and worked as a Ranch foreman/mechanic for 51 years before retiring. He was a member of...

Apr 15, 2026

Billie M. Mann went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on her 88th birthday, April 15, 2026. Billie was born April 15, 1938 to Jess & Leta Mae McCabe. 

Billie lived most of her life in Artesia and the surrounding area. She ran Moore’s Bakery for many years and married Clifton Mann, Sr. in March of 1984. They...

Apr 13, 2026

Barry Russel Beadle, 76, passed away on April 13, 2026, in his home in Artesia. He was born on May 10, 1949, to Barry and Katherine Beadle in Livingston, Montana.

Barry dedicated many years of his life to the oil and gas industry, serving proudly as a supervisor over the trucking division at Navajo Trucking. He was not only a devoted...

Apr 8, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

Jesus Franco Gabaldon was born on May 17, 1941, in Ojinaga, Mexico. He passed away on April 4, 2026, and went into the loving hands of our Heavenly Father, where he now rests in eternal peace.

Those who knew him also lovingly knew him as Don Chuy, a name spoken with affection, respect, and deep love by family and friends.

Jesus was...

Apr 1, 2026

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 pm Wednesday, April 8 at First Christian Church for Francisca J. Cox of Artesia, New Mexico.Mrs. Cox, 79, died on April 1, 2026 in Artesia.Michael Eliot will officiate at the services. Burial will take place at Lake Arthur Cemetery, Lake Arthur, New Mexico.Francisca was born on September 30, 1946 in Artesia; the daughter...

Mar 26, 2026

Santos A. Yrigollen, 79, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on March 26, 2026.

A viewing will be held in honor of Santos Yrigollen on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Terpening & Son Chapel. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026,...

Mar 23, 2026

A graveside service will be held for Thelbert "Sonny" Watts of Artesia, Mexico at 10:00 AM on May 2, 2026, at Dunken Cemetery.Mr. Watts, 90, died on March 23, 2026 at his home in Artesia.Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.Sonny was born on April 1, 1935 in Carlsbad, New Mexico; the son of Thelbert...

Mar 20, 2026

Clarence (Tex) James of Artesia passed away peacefully on 3/20 at the age of 103 surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services were at Woodbine Cemetery. Pastor Bobby Argo of Trinity Temple Assembly of God officiated the service on 3/23.Tex was born on November 29,1922 in Blanco, OK to the late Boyd and Fannie James. Tex came from a large family...

Mar 19, 2026

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, March 25 at Terpening and Sons Mortuary Home followed by burial at Woodbine Cemetery for Dora R Acosta – de Leon of Artesia New Mexico 

Dora was born to Emilio Acosta and Paulina Romero on February 2,1957, in Bakersfield California. and on March 19,2026 She was taken into the arms of our Lord. Dora...

Mar 19, 2026

A funeral service will be held for Antonio Rascon Fernandez Jr. at 2pm. Tuesday, March 24th at West Main Baptist Church. Tony, age 81, passed away peacefully with the Lord on March 19th, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1944, in Artesia, NM., where he was a lifelong resident.

Tony dedicated many years of his life to the Eddy County...

Mar 17, 2026

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, March 28, at Terpening & Son Mortuary in Artesia, for Robert Lee Langston Jr. of Roswell, New Mexico. Pastor Robert Smith will be officiating the service. Mr. Langston, 81, died on March 17, 2026 at his home in Roswell, New Mexico. Burial will take place following the services at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia.

Robert...

Mar 14, 2026

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on March 20, 2026, at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church with an interment to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.

A viewing will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on March 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace with a rosary to follow at 6:00 pm.

Ida G. Bejarano, daughter...

Mar 12, 2026

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, March 17th, at Terpening & Son for Shirley Ann Foster of Artesia, New Mexico.

Shirley, 89, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Lubbock, TX after a short illness.

Michael Elliott will officiate the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 10 am...

Mar 11, 2026

A graveside service will take place for Don Mark Pearson on April 11th at 10am at Twin Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cremation for Mr. Pearson is under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Mark passed away on March 11, 2026, in Artesia. He was born on June 5, 1953, to Melvin and Joe Ann (Goodson) Pearson in Artesia.

Mark graduated from Artesia...

Mar 5, 2026

A viewing will be held for Agapita Porras Herrera from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00 pm. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace, immediately followed by the interment at...

Mar 4, 2026

Billie Elizabeth (Beth) Aiken Dade

July 26, 1933 to March 4, 2026 (age 92)

Beth peacefully left her earthly body to be with the Lord, her husband Larry, son Michael and daughter Donna on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Artesia, New Mexico.

She was the eighth child born to Cordelia and Charles Aiken in Whitesboro, Texas on July 26, 1933. She had three...

Mar 2, 2026

Judi Lynn Golden, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.She was born on February 13, 1953, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Bill and Velda Black. Judi's life was marked by meaningful places and lasting relationships. In 1970, she moved to Denver, beginning a new chapter of independence and growth. She later moved to Capitan, New Mexico, in 1971....

Mar 2, 2026

Ella Roedean Cavener Jordan, 95, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and mother-in-law, was called to her heavenly home on March 2, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1930 in Pleasant Valley, NM, to Thomas and Sylvania Cavener. She is survived by her daughter Adeana (Hardy) Carlyle; daughter Beth Bob 2014) Combs; daughter Marcia (John) Hinze; daughter-in-law Judy (Kent 2013) Jordan;...

Feb 18, 2026

Jerald Bruce Pardue has gone to meet his Lord and Savior. He passed away in the presence of family on February 18th, 2026 at home in Artesia.

Jerry was born October 1st, 1944 in Plainview, Texas to Bruce and Hazel Pardue. When his father returned from WWII, the family moved back to Eddy County. Jerry spent his childhood in Loving and...