Obituaries

Apr 20, 2022

Graveside services are scheduled at 10 am Thursday, April 28, at Woodbine Cemetery for Troy Lee Crouch of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Crouch, 84, died on April 20, 2022 in Clovis, New Mexico. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services. Troy was born on February 14, 1938 in Artesia; the son of Clinton "Jack" Crouch and Annie Mae Morris...

Apr 19, 2022

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, April 29, at Woodbine Cemetery for Jerry Luan Ramsey of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Ramsey, 86, died on April 19, 2022 in Artesia. Pastor Rick Smith will officiate at the services. Jerry was born on May 16, 1935 in Vaughn, New Mexico; the daughter of Earl Welburn Collins and Katie Jane...

Apr 19, 2022

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Catalyst Church for Georgia Lee Bledsoe of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Bledsoe, 80, died on April 19, 2022 in Artesia. Nolan Fredrick will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Georgia was born on September 26, 1941...

Apr 17, 2022

Roberta was born on August 5, 1943, to Hugh Harvell and Zettie Harris in the city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  Zettie later went on to marry Ardusters Felton in which a blended family began.  Roberta’s early childhood years were spent amongst her siblings, her family, and her church friends in the Washington D.C. area. She also completed her early education...

Apr 14, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, April 21, at Faith Baptist Church for Ruby Irene Hokett of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Hokett departed this world and arrived at her final destination in the arms of Jesus April 14, 2022" in Carlsbad, New Mexico. We say bon voyage one last time on April 21, 2022. Michael Elliot will officiate the...

Apr 14, 2022

A gathering and time of sharing is scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, April 20 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Steven Kupcak of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Kupcak, 67, died on April 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Steven was born on October 16, 1954 in Plainview, Texas;...

Apr 12, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, April 20, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Samuel Morales of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Morales, 53, died on April 12, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico. Fr. Frances Lazar will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jayvon Reza, Alejo Cortez, Salvador Gurrola, Sandro Reza, Steven...

Apr 11, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, April 19, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Jesus A. Leon of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Leon, 62, died on April 11, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services. Cremation will follow under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. A rosary is also...

Apr 8, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth (Bette) Clark stepped into the arms of Jesus surrounded by family on Friday, April 8, 2022. A memorial service officiated by Jeff Houghtaling will be held at Hermosa Drive Baptist Church, Artesia, NM on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2 pm. Bette was born in Lanesborough, MA on June 14, 1926 to Edward H. and Ruth E....

Apr 6, 2022

Graveside services are scheduled for 11am Monday, April 11, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Texas for Justin Todd Coker of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Coker, 58, died on April 6, 2022, at his home in Artesia. Jason Kraft will officiate at the services. Veteran Honors will also be given by United States Air Force. Visitation will be...

Apr 4, 2022

No services are scheduled for Timothy Paul Williams of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Williams, 54, died on April 4, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Timothy was born on June 26, 1967 in Odessa, Texas; the son of Walter Lynn Williams and Mickey Vaughn Williams. He was an automation...

Apr 2, 2022

Branda "Boo" Bartlett, age 28 left us to be with God on April 2, 2022.

She leaves behind many friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her Dad Billie May and her Grandfather Leo Pennington.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather Christine and Michael Pascoe. Grand parents: Donna and Glen...

Apr 2, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, April 7, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Clovis A. Samora of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Samora, 85, died on April 2, 2022 in Artesia. Burial will follow the services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Thursday. Visitation will be at Terpening &...

Mar 28, 2022

Carol Jean Cox Northam -

Service are scheduled for 10 am Saturday. April 9, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Carol Jean Northam. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Allen, Dusty Allen, Andy Allen, Paul Northam, Rusty Westfall, Ryan Craine, and Rhonda Bollman. Born in Artesia, New Mexico, Feb. 26, 1945, Carol was a...

Mar 27, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, April 15, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for David Luis Aguilera of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mr. Aguilera, 34, died on March 28, 2022. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 6 pm on Thursday. David was born on March 9, 1988 in Artesia; the son of Juan Antonio...

Mar 25, 2022

Linda Murl Harvey passed away March 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM and was immediately received in Heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ. Linda was born on June 13, 1957, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Roosevelt Harvey and Jimell "Hutson" Harvey. She was a graduate of Artesia High School, class of 1975, afterwards she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree...

Mar 25, 2022

Thomas E. Brown, Jr. went to be with his Lord on March 25, 2022. Tommy, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Coleman, Texas on October 24, 1929 to Tom E. Brown, Sr. and Anna Cleo Bowers Brown. Tommy and his parents moved to Artesia in 1938, where his father opened Brown Pipe and Supply. Tommy...

Mar 22, 2022

On Monday, March 22, 2022, David “Skip” Singleton, age 58, peacefully made his way to the heavenly gates, into the arms of family. Skip was born on February 29, 1964, in Artesia, NM. He was the son of David B. Singleton & Gayle L. Singleton.

Memorial services will be held Monday March 28,2022 1 o’clock pm at...

Mar 18, 2022

On Friday, March 18, 2022 Wendell "Wendy" Parker, age 68, passed away in Lubbock, TX.

Wendell was born on May 20, 1953 in Artesia, NM. He was the son of Joe Orland and Delma (Wood) Parker. He married the love of his life, Sharon Ivans June 29, 1974.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, our beloved Pamela J. Moreau, age 68, peacefully gained her heavenly wings at home in the arms of family. Pam was born on January 30, 1954, in Artesia, NM. She was the daughter of Wilda Jean and F. M. (Jiggs) Parrish. She married the love of her life, Jimmy A. Moreau, in the backyard...