Burnie R. Nicholson, Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
A viewing will be held for Burnie R. Nicholson, Jr. from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Ballard Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10:00 am on January 15, 2026, at South Park Cemetery.
Honored to be pallbearers will be Burnie R. Nicholson, III, Alonzo Acosta, Jr., Kyle Mesquita, Joshua Acosta, Alonzo Acosta, Sr.,...
Daniel Dominguez
Jan 6, 2026
A viewing for Daniel "Danny" Dominguez will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Terpening & Son Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Faith Baptist Church, with interment to immediately follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Officiating will be Michael Elliot.
Pallbearers Richard Flores, David...
Robert "Bob" Harold Krauter, Jr
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Harold "Bob" Krauter Jr., 58, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Midland, Texas. Born on March 30, 1967, in Miller, South Dakota, Bob lived a life marked by generosity, adventure, and deep connections with those around him.
Bob was a man of great heart and unwavering kindness. Known for his willingness to help anyone in need, he earned the...
Samuel Malone
Dec 31, 2025
Samuel Paul Malone, 68, died on December 31, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.Sammy was born on April 6, 1957 in Artesia, New Mexico; the son of Kenneth Malone and Rosabelle Houghtaling Malone.Sammy was born and raised in Artesia, New Mexico. He had a passion for baseball and played Little League for Bill Mayes. As he got older, he loved and trained...
Marshall Davis
Dec 30, 2025
A viewing will be held for Marshall Lynn Davis from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Terpening & Son Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Terpening & Son Chapel with internment to immediately follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Officiating will be Ronnie Williams.
Pallbearers will be Will...
Armando Valencia, Jr
Dec 28, 2025
A viewing will be held for Armando Valencia, Jr. at Faith Baptist Church at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Internment will follow the service at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Israel Valencia, Xavier Alvarado, Johntae Rodriguez, Dimas Rayos, Angelo Valencia, Marcelino Galindo.
Armando passed away on December...
Carolyn Belanus
Dec 25, 2025
Carolyn Melissa Belanus - 94 years old - Born November 8, 1931 in Cushing Oklahoma- Died on Christmas Day December 25th 2025 in Artesia New Mexico.
Her parents were Roman and Verda Merritt.
She was the youngest of 4 children and pre deceased by her brother Bruce Merritt and sister in law Lu Merritt. Sister Ronna Lee and her husband Max Apodaca...
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...
Raymundo N. Juarez
Dec 4, 2025
Raymundo N. Juarez, age 72, passed away on December 4, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Artesia, New Mexico, also lived in Clovis, NM, Miami, TX and Hobbs, NM proudly calling each his home.
Raymundo was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and beloved brother and uncle. He is survived by his beloved...
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...