Obituaries
Yilario Ramirez
Jan 3, 2017
Yilario L. "Larry" Ramirez of Artesia, N. M. went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Larry was in Plano, Texas when he joined hands with his Savior. Because of his faith and his love for Jesus, Larry is most assuredly walking the streets of gold hand in hand with his wife, Talo. Larry was born on...
Stephen Aguilar
Jan 1, 2017
A rosary and mass are scheduled for 9:30a.m. Saturday, January 7, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Stephen George Aguilar of Artesia, N.M. Mr. Aguilar, 64, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Artesia General Hospital. Fr. Martin Cornejo will officate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricardo Aguilar, Gucci...
Anthony Croci
Jan 1, 2017
Memorial Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7 at West Main Baptist Church for Anthony W. Croci of Hope, New Mexico. Mr. Croci, 48, died January 1, 2017 in Roswell, N.M. Jason Kraft will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Anthony was born December 14, 1968 in...
Thelma Sierks
Dec 31, 2016
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, at the First United Methodist Church for Thelma Irene Sierks of Artesia, New Mexico. Thelma, 92, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to Heaven Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born March 5, 1924 in Memphis, Texas to Clarence and Ina (Shockley) Smith. On June 15, 1947...
Bud Littleton
Dec 31, 2016
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January7 at West Main Baptist Church for Bud Cameron Littleton of Roswell, New Mexico. Mr. Littleton, 39, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Roswell. Jason Kraft will officiate at the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Jones, Joe Rolan, Mark Shepherd, and Sonny Littleton. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son...
Doris Colwell
Dec 31, 2016
Graveside services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Doris A. Colwell of Artesia, N.M. Mrs. Colwell, 77, died on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her home. Gavin Vaughan will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Rodney Campbell, Roy John Dewey, Arthur Lard, Kenny Dewey, Jamey Bratcher, Tom Reneau, and Larry...
Paul Hernandez
Dec 28, 2016
A rosary and mass are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Paul B. Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez, 73, died on December 28, 2016 in Artesia, N.M. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family members. Paul was born on July 19, 1943 in Artesia; the son of Pete Hernandez...
Penny Pergeson
Dec 28, 2016
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, at the Lake Arthur Community Center for Penny Sue Pergeson of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mrs. Pergeson, 67, died on December 28, 2016 at her home. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 31. Penny was born on...
Arcenia Rodriguez
Dec 23, 2016
Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 29, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Arcenia Rodriguez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Rodriguez, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by her family. Fr. Martin Cornejo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at...
Virginia Valencia
Dec 21, 2016
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, December 23, at First Baptist Church, for Virginia Valencia of Artesia, N.M. Mrs. Valencia, 81, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at her home. Pastor Abelardo Bolanos will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Torres, Angel Gallegos, Dario Velasquez III, Richard Velasquez Jr., Dominic...
Mary Bly
Dec 20, 2016
Mary Bly, 75, beloved Sister, Mother, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2016. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Artesia, NM, to Russell and Thelma (McCaw) Rogers. She is survived by her husband James Bly, of the home and daughter Jennie Miller of Temple, TX. Also, sister Barbara (Richard) Henderson of...
Otis Chavez, Jr.
Dec 20, 2016
Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Otis Chavez, Jr. of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Chavez, 22, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Artesia. Fr. Martin Cornejo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Luevano,...
Maxine Gill
Dec 19, 2016
A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, December 26 at Catalyst Church for Maxine Gill. Mrs. Gill, 82, passed away December 19, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. Nolan Frederick will officiate the service. Maxine was born September 8, 1934 in Minco, Oklahoma to Claude E. and Roxie Frederick. She later moved to New Mexico where she met and...
Leonardo Velasques
Dec 16, 2016
Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Leonardo R. Velasques of Artesia. Mr. Velasques, 82, passed away on December 16, 2016 at his home. Fr. Martin Cornejo will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Joe...
Clydea Smith
Dec 15, 2016
Clydea M. Smith, age 78, went home on Thursday December 15, 2016 in her daughter's home in Artesia, NM surrounded by loved ones. Born Clydea Mae Lamb at the Bray Homestead in Healdton, OK on September 21, 1938 to Clyde Deward Lamb and Lilly Maude Lamb (nee Reeves) and was the third youngest of four children. She married Harlen...
Norma Briscoe
Dec 10, 2016
We are celebrating the life of Granny Jo Briscoe on Saturday December 17, 2016 at 1:00pm. The ceremony will be held at Church of God, 901 S. 20th St Artesia, NM 88210. Following the service there will be gathering of loved ones and family at the cherished home of the Briscoe family, 2710 W Grand. Granny Jo 'Nee' Thompson-Briscoe...
Eileen Vann
Dec 8, 2016
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 at First Baptist Church for Eileen Hemby Vann of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Vann died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her home. Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brady McDonald, Frank Glass, Larry Tupper, Billy Drake, Blane Wallace,...
Sue Dodd
Dec 7, 2016
Services for Sue are scheduled at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at Hermosa Church of Christ. Doug Austin will officiate the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 9th from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Terpening & Son Mortuary. Sue passed away on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016. She will be remembered as...
Wanda Wilson-Ross
Dec 6, 2016
A gathering of family and friends in honor of Wanda Wilson-Ross will be from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15 in the Fireside room at Hermosa Church of Christ in Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Wilson-Ross, 75, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. Wanda was born December 31, 1940 in Lamesa, Texas to Orvall Jewel Warner...
Walter Johnston
Dec 3, 2016
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at First United Methodist Church for Don Johnston of Artesia. Johnston, 83, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Artesia, surrounded by family. Gavin Vaughan will officiate at the services, with interment at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, Texas. Don was born Dec. 17,...
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