Apr 8, 2023

Henry Lee Lewellen, 95, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on April 8, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Visitation is scheduled from 4:00-6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 12th at Terpening & Son Mortuary . Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 13th at the First Baptist Church of Artesia. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery....

Apr 1, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, April 5, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Eduarda Garcia Flores of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Flores, 100, died on April 1, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jerry Flores, Louie Arciniega,...

Mar 28, 2023

Robert Lee Reason Sr. was born February 20th 1942 to Emma Grace (Obenour) and George William Reason in Davenport, Iowa. He passed away peacefully on March 28th in his home. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Keithsburg, Illinois. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Judy. He is survived by his partner and...

Mar 25, 2023

Florence Marie Barton, 96, of Roswell, NM passed away at home on March 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Roswell on Friday March 31st at 11 am. A private graveside service will be held at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. Marie was welcomed into the world by her loving...

Mar 22, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 1, at First Baptist Church for John Thomas Renfro of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Renfro, 66, died on March 22, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico. Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. John was born on August 4,...

Mar 20, 2023

Daniel Lara (Tata) Brito died peacefully in his home on the night of March 20th, 2023, in the bed he shared with his soulmate for 62 years. Daniel, a resident of Artesia, NM for over 63 years was 94 years old at the time of his death and was originally from Presidio, TX. Daniel was born 9/18/1928 and spent...

Mar 17, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Terpening & Son Mortuary, for Adrian Cunningham of Artesia, New Mexico.

Dr. Gary Roberts will officiate the services.

Long-time resident, Adrian Leo Cunningham (nickname Motor) passed on March 17, 2023 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Adrian was...

Mar 15, 2023

Howard Morton August 25,1936 to March 15, 2023 A memorial service will be held for Howard Lynn Morton at 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 25 at Faith Baptist Church in Artesia. He passed away peacefully March 15, 2023 at home with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. Howard was born August 25, 1936 in Big Spring, TX His family...

Mar 14, 2023

Fernando Anthony Herrera 07/22/1942-03/14/2023 Services to be held March 24, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 9:30 a.m. Rosary, 10:00 a.m. Mass Fernando was born in Long Beach, California to Florencio and Consuelo Herrera, he was their oldest child. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school where he trained as a radio room operator. He served...

Mar 14, 2023

A memorial service will be held for Lyn Thigpen Harrison at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17 at First Baptist Church in Artesia. Lyn passed away on March 14 at Heartfelt Manor in Roswell after a long fought battle with Alzheimer's disease. Lyn was born October 10, 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Donald and Dixie Thigpen. After her...

Mar 14, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, March 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Ysrral G. Contreras of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Contreras, 71, died on March 14, 2023 in Artesia. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Terpening and Son Mortuary from 2 to 6...

Mar 6, 2023

Memorial Services for Thomas Jordan Cockrell will be held Saturday, March 25th at 10:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Artesia. Tom passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2023 in the presence of his wife Jayne and his daughters Kayci and Jamie. Tom was born November 10, 1942 in Houston, Texas. While raised a city kid, he...

Mar 3, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, March 10 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Gloria Salazar de Leon of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. de Leon, 74, died on March 3, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Burial will follow the services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. A rosary is also scheduled for 5:00 pm Thursday at...

Mar 3, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, March 9 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Patricia Michele Martinez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Martinez, 61, died on March 3, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Our Lady of Grace at...

Mar 2, 2023

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, March 8 at Hermosa Church of Christ for Jo Dell Conner of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Conner, 101, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023 in Artesia at Goodlife Senior Living and Memory Care. Taylor Robles will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Matthew Conner,...

Mar 1, 2023

Oscar Elmer Thompson, 95, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 1, in Roswell, NM with his family by his side. Elmer is survived by his three children, Linger Stearns, Gary Michael Thompson, and Brent Thompson; and was predeceased by his wife, Willie Letha Thompson and sons Jerry ElmeOscar Elmer Thompson age 95, of Artesia NM passed away on Wednesday March...

Feb 28, 2023

Paulo (Paul) N. Juarez Paul, 60, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Nino and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary on Monday morning, March 6, 2023 from 9:00 - 12:00. Services will be at Harvest Fellowship Monday afternoon, March 6, 2023 at 2:00...

Feb 23, 2023

Eliseo G Olguin, 77, passed away on Thursday February 23rd, 2023, surrounded by family and lots of love. Eliseo was born on March 3rd, 1945 in Artesia, NM to Antonia and Celestino Olguin. He married his wife Helen on January 11th, 1961. They spent 59 beautiful years together building a family they were so proud of and loved deeply. Eliseo...

Feb 21, 2023

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Carmen Alicia Torrez Aguilar passed away at the age of 70 in Houston, Texas. Carmen was born September 23, 1952 in Artesia, New Mexico to Victor and Carmen Torrez. Carmen graduated from Artesia High School in 1971. She married Tom Aguilar in September 1971. She worked for Lowell's Pharmacy until leaving for Las Cruces in...

Feb 19, 2023

John Edward Bedingfield was born November 9th, 1937, in Cross Plains, Texas to James Exie (Bet) and Ollie Betrice (Harlow) Bedingfield and moved to Artesia when he was 2 months old, and his soul took flight February 19th, 2023. Artesia was always home to John, and he graduated from Artesia High School in 1956. Following graduation, he briefly graced...