Annetta Powell
Dec 26, 2024
Annetta Gene Powell, 80, of Artesia, NM passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 26, 2024 in Carlsbad, NM.
Mrs. Powell was born on December 6, 1944, in Artesia, NM to Chester Mayes and Virginia Atwood. On December 18, 1980, she married the love of her life Robert Powell.
Annetta was most notably known as the proud owner...
Troyce Lee Boone
Dec 25, 2024
Troyce Lee Boone, 54, passed away on December 25, 2024 in Lubbock, TX. Troyce was born April 14,1970, in Portales, NM; the son of Terry Lee and Mary Lou Boone.
Troyce grew up in Floyd, NM, a farming community. Starting as a young boy, he spent many days farming alongside his dad. Troyce was baptized at Floyd Baptist Church and continued...
Steven DeMerritt
Dec 25, 2024
While others anticipated the celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ the Redemer, Steven LaVon DeMerritt was experiencing the final reward of the redemptive power of God through Christ our Savior in the early hours of December 25, 2024. Steve was born on October 31, 1948 to Edgar Howard DeMerritt and Nellie Catherine DeMerritt in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. His early years...
Jimmy Sanders
Dec 24, 2024
Jimmy Sanders, 67, died on December 24, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Jimmy was born on September 8, 1957 in Iraan, Texas; the son of Alfred Sanders and Sandra Cowen Sanders.
He was preceded in death by A son Dru Sanders and his parents.
Survivors include his wife Monti Sanders; a daughter Makinzie Sanders; son in law Kyle Goodner ; daughter-in-law Bonnie Sanders;...
Jo Thompson
Dec 19, 2024
Jo Ann Younger Thompson went home to be with her family December 19, 2024. Jo was born on December 20, 1946 to John Leroy Younger and Dorothy Faye Grissom Younger in Artesia, New Mexico. She grew up in Artesia and she attended The College of Artesia. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles California, where she taught at a private...
Richard Zuniga
Dec 16, 2024
Richard Pablo Zuniga, 75, was born on September 1, 1949, in San Angelo, TX, to C.S. and Esperanza Zuniga. He passed away in his sleep on December 16, 2024, at his family home in Artesia.
Richard and his wife Deborah met in Lubbock before relocating to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1985. Richard worked for the Artesia Fire Department until retiring as...
Wanda Hunt
Dec 15, 2024
During the early morning hours of December 15, 2024, Wanda Jean (Collvins) Hunt passed away peacefully at her home in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 89. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wanda will be dearly remembered for her generous soft heart and her playfully tacky stubbornness.
Wanda was born June 24, 1935, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was raised...
Harold Friesner
Dec 13, 2024
A funeral service will be held for Harold Herbert Friesner at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church followed by a graveside service at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Steve Cyrus, Jr., Bill Cyrus, Brian Shetterly, Travis Kelsey, Brandon Ortega, and Jerry Ortega Jr. Honorary pallbearers will include Ron Friesner, Mike Shetterly, Steve Cyrus, Jerry Ortega Sr.,...
Ryleigh Dewey
Dec 8, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ryleigh Dewey, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who left us far too soon. Ryleigh was born August 20, 2013 and left us on December 8th, 2024.
Ryleigh lived her life with a radiant smile that could light up any room and a bubbly personality that brought joy to everyone...
Carolyn Schneider
Dec 5, 2024
Carolyn Earvelle Schneider, 81, of Hope, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2024, in her hometown of Artesia, New Mexico where she was born and spent much of her life. A dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Earvelle was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep commitment to her family.
Earvelle worked for many years as a waitress in many...
John Nelson
Dec 5, 2024
Services are scheduled for 1 pm Tuesday, December 10 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for John Phillip Nelson of Lake Arthur, New Mexico.
Mr. Nelson, 80, died on December 5, 2024 at his home in Lake Arthur.
Wade Nelson will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Johnny was born on February 26, 1944...
Erica Flores
Nov 27, 2024
Erica Flores, 48, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home.
Fr. Vijaya and Deacon Bobby will officiate the services. A rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Grace, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 9:30am, with mass following at 10:00am, and interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Jose Luevano, Martin Lopez, Nicasio Lopez, Adrian Flores,...
Elena Navarrette
Nov 20, 2024
A viewing for Elena "Helen" Fuentes Navarrette will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a rosary to immediately follow at Our Lady of Grace. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, November 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Grace.
Helen was born on January 6, 1934, to Jesus and Manuela Fuentes...
Gaylene Burgess
Nov 20, 2024
Lila Gaylene Burgess went home to be with her Savior, Jesus, on November 20, 2024. Gaylene was born on June 28, 1935, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Aaron Jackson and Lucille (Pior) Pettit.
Visitation will be at Terpening and Son Mortuary on Friday November 22 from 4-6 pm. The celebration of life will be held Saturday the 23rd at 10 am...
Priscilla Munoz
Nov 19, 2024
Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, December 4, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Priscilla Ann Munoz of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Munoz, 58, died on November 19, in Houston, Texas.
Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Wednesday at St. Anthony's Church.
Priscilla was...
Aaron Harmon
Nov 14, 2024
Aaron Harmon was born December 04, 2002, in Farmington, New Mexico to Robert and Michelle Harmon and went to meet his Heavenly Father on November 14, 2024, at the age of 21, His unexpected departure has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Aaron was a bright and compassionate young man, full of life and potential...
Mallory Ebert
Nov 14, 2024
We are immensely saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our precious Mallory Alexis Ebert. Mallory was born May 4, 2010 in Roswell, New Mexico to Britt and Jeffery Ebert. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, niece, teammate, and friend.
Mallory was known for her sweet smile, goofy personality, her love for our Heavenly Father and for giving the best compliments....
Joyce Peterson
Nov 13, 2024
Joyce Peterson, 98, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother was called home to be with the Lord On November 13th, 2024.
Joyce Mae Dungan was born April 30th 1926 in Cando, North Dakota. She lived there with her father, Ferne and her siblings, Jack, Doreen and Ferne jr.
When Joyce was a teenager her family moved to Michigan, where she met...
Glen Westall
Nov 12, 2024
Glen Westall, 57, beloved Spouse, Father, Son, Brother, Son-in-law, Uncle, Nephew, and Grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on November 12, 2024.
Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1 pm with the funeral starting at 2 pm.
He entered this world on December 27, 1966 in Artesia, NM, born to Ray and...
Robert Perry
Nov 10, 2024
Robert Conrad Perry was born to Sam and Annie Perry on October 7,1940 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He spent his youth and teenage years in Carlsbad and after graduating from Carlsbad High School, Robert Perry entered the United States Army, where he served his country ten years which includes a tour in Korea and also received an Honorable Discharge.
Robert Perry...