Obituaries

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...

Alan Needham

Nov 6, 2024

Alan Needham was born on January 27th, 1953 in Artesia, NM to Harold Douglas Needham and Minnie Naomi Sallee. Alan passed away on November 6th, 2024 at the age of 71.

Alan was very active with 4-H Rodeo and the Eddy County Fair. In 1989, Alan along with other parents started the Young Riders 4-H Rodeo Club. Then in 1990, Alan...

Happy "Doris" Bell

Nov 5, 2024

Doris Evans Bell was born on October 13, 1935 in Snyder, Texas to Frank Evans and Laura Page. She joined the Lord and her husband of 71 years, Dalton Bell, on November 5, 2024.

Many are learning for the first time that her name is Doris and not Happy. This was a childhood nickname given to her because of her cheerful...

Robert Reed

Oct 23, 2024

Memorial service will be held on November 8th at 6:00 PM at Cornerstone Church in Artesia, New Mexico. A dinner gathering will follow, and all are welcome to join in remembering and celebrating Robert's life.

**Robert Gene Reed Jr.** was born on January 1, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, to Loretta Crumly. Not long after, he they became a family when Robert...

Wanda Maupin

Oct 21, 2024

A Celebration of life service is scheduled at 11 am Saturday, October 26, at Hermosa Church of Christ for longtime Artesia resident, Wanda Fay Maupin. Wanda passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 21, 2024 in Lubbock, TX. Jeremy Maupin will officiate the services.  A visitation and viewing will be held Friday, October 25,...

Michelle Matthews

Oct 17, 2024

Artesia resident Michelle Eileen Matthews passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2024. Michelle was born on August 29, 1964, in Orange County, California A few years later, Michelle's family returned to Artesia, where she resided until her death. Michelle graduated from Artesia High School in 1982 and later received her bachelor's and master's degrees from New Mexico State...

Jasmine Barrera

Oct 16, 2024

Memorial Services are scheduled for 10am Wednesday, October 23rd at Faith Baptist Church for Jasmine Noel Barrera. visitation will be held from 4p-6p Tuesday October 22nd also at Faith Baptist Church (2p-4p will be reserved for her children).

Jasmine, 38, beloved wife, Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend was called to her eternal resting place...

Roy Peppers

Oct 14, 2024

My beloved husband, Roy Charles Peppers, passed away peacefully in our home, at the age of sixty-three, on October 14th, 2024. He was born on August 30th, 1961, to Tommie R. Davidson and Richard C. Peppers in Artesia, NM. He leaves behind his wife Vickie, daughter Felicia Peppers, mother (in the Lord) Mary Lou Crouch and several beloved siblings in...

Jane Collins

Oct 13, 2024

A graveside service for Jane M. Collins, 90, of Sacramento, NM will be held on October 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM. John Bell of Weed, NM will officiate the service.

Jane was born to Earl and Beulah (Page) Collins in Artesia, NM. They preceded her in death along with siblings Robert E. Collins Sr., James...

David Bernal

Oct 12, 2024

David Delgado Bernal

08/31/1962-10/12/2024

\David Delgado Bernal "Bappo" passed away at his home on October 12, 2024 in Artesia, NM, at the age of 62 years old.

David "Bappo" was born in Calabasus, California, but lived majority of his life in New Mexico. David was a hard worker who served the National Guard in Roswell, NM. David was a jokester and loved to...

Bobby Bishop

Oct 11, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Bobbie Clarence Bishop at First Methodist Church at 10:00 am on October 29, 2024.

Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Mr. Bishop, 92, was born on February 23, 1932 in Dublin, Texas to Robert and Thelma Bishop. He passed away on October 11, 2024.

Bobbie bravely served in the U.S.Navy...

Meagan Carter

Oct 10, 2024

Meagan LaShae Carter, born on October 3, 1987, in Carlsbad, NM, to Danny and Serilda Carter, passed away unexpectedly on October 10 at the age of 37. Meagan was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Meagan was a 2006 graduate of Artesia High School. She was involved in 4-h where she...

Michael A. Maurer Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

Michael A Maurer Sr. passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. We are sure he was welcomed by Jesus, his wife Glenda, his mother Erma, his dad Wallace, his siblings and many other family and friends.

Mike was born February 26, 1949, in Coeur d'Alene Idaho to Wallace and Erma Maurer, the oldest of...

Thomas Harrison

Oct 8, 2024

Services will be held at 9am, Tuesday October 15th, at Terpening & Son Chapel with burial at Woodbine Cemetery to follow.

Thomas Adam Harrison died on October 8, 2024 in Artesia NM.

Thomas was born on July 29, 1963 in Chino California to Thomas Lee Harrison and mother Carol June Harrison. On January 1, 1989 he was married Susan Harrison in Arteisa,...

Guadalupe Marquez

Oct 4, 2024

Viewing will begin Friday October 11, 2024 at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

A rosary will be recited for Guadalupe P. Marquez at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:30 am with a Mass and funeral service to immediately follow at 10:00 am.

 Mr. Guadalupe “Lupe” Marquez Passed away surrounded by his...

Lois Jurney

Oct 3, 2024

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, October 7, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Lois Evelyn Jurney of Artesia, New Mexico. Lois requested everyone wear bright, happy colors or yellow.

Mrs. Jurney, 82, died on October 3, 2024 in Artesia.

Terry Reader will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Harmon Jurney, James Jojola, Joel Thurmond, Justin Thurmond, Garrett Kasch,...