Nov 17, 2021

Our beloved Tyler Allen Grantham was born in Montrose Colorado, December 12, 1984 to Larry and Leslie Grantham. He is survived by both parents, step-mother Kristin Grantham, brothers Bryce Grantham, Drew Grantham and wife Gabriela, Tyler Moses and Trevor Moses. His precious boys, Jaxon and Mason Grantham, and their mother Ashley, are also survivors. His boys were his world....

Nov 11, 2021

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am Tuesday, November 16, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Judith L. Starkey of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Starkey, 83, died on November 11, 2021 in Artesia. Nolan Frederick will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Judith was born on November 10, 1938...

Nov 10, 2021

In lieu of a funeral, the family of Charles L. Polson of Artesia, New Mexico, will be receiving visitors on Sunday, November 14th, 2021, from 2-4pm at 1603 Zydeco Place in Artesia. Mr. Polson, 87, died on November 10, 2021 in Artesia. Charles was born on February 23, 1934 in Clayton, New Mexico; the son of Charles Lynn Polson and...

Nov 10, 2021

A graveside service is scheduled for 2pm Monday, November 15, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park, Artesia, New Mexico for John L. Riddle of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Mr. Riddle, 84, died on November 10, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. John was born on October 11, 1937 in Artesia; the son of Don Riddle and Edith Riddle. He attended public schools in...

Nov 8, 2021

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, November 10, at Woodbine Cemetery for Albert Lee Piper of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Piper, 75, died on November 8, 2021 at his home in Artesia. Michael Spencer will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Sammy Blount, Chalk Drake, Jim Parsons, Steve Borland, Gonzalo Cerda, and Mike Kissell. Albert was born...

Nov 7, 2021

James Ottis Hammond, 88, of Artesia, NM fell asleep in death on November 7, 2021 at his daughter's home in Colorado, where he had been living for the past six months.

J.O. or “Babe" as his family called him, was born in Big Spring, Texas on December 20, 1932, to Jim and Writa Mae Hammond, He was the fourth...

Nov 7, 2021

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am Monday November 15, at First Baptist Church for Brandon Jacob Grantham of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Grantham, 37, died November 7, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Adam Agnew, Cody Carter, Chris Aguilar, J.T. Bean, Justin Warren, Jeremy Hall, Cole Kinnibrugh, Caleb Shell, Lance Pacheco,...

Nov 4, 2021

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, November 10, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Patricia Mary Everett of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Everett, 94, died on November 3, 2021 at her home in Artesia. Patricia was born on September 8, 1927 in York,Yorkshire, England; the daughter of William Storr and Martha Ann Hood. She was married to Ernest...

Nov 2, 2021

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, November 5, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for George Emery McGonagill of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. McGonagill, 87, died on November 2, 2021 at his home in Artesia. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 1 to 6 pm on Thursday. Emery was born on July 2, 1934 in Carlsbad,...

Oct 31, 2021

Brenda Lanning, 62, of Artesia, N.M. passed away October 31, 2021 in Tucson, A.Z. Brenda was born on April 22, 1959 in Artesia, N.M.; daughter to Gilbert "Bruce" Stark and Ishel Heathman. She remained in Artesia the majority of her life. In 1977 she married Jerry Lanning and they had three children together.

Brenda spent many years...

Oct 29, 2021

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, November 5, at First United Methodist Church of Artesia for Georgia Norberta Irby of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Irby, 84, died on October 29, 2021 in Artesia. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place following the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Douglas Irby, Brandon Price, Robbie Smith, Nicolas Irby,...

Oct 21, 2021

Alicia Chavez 86 years Viewing will be in the chapel at Terpening and Son Mortuary on Wednesday from 1-6 pm. A Rosary will be held at 9:30am Thursday October 28, followed by funeral mass at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Alicia Chavez reunited with her husband in Heaven on the...

Oct 21, 2021

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, October 29, at Woodbine Cemetery for Freddie Alvarado Rivera of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Rivera, 73, died on October 21, 2021 at his home in Artesia. Pastor David Brunson will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Fred Rivera Jr., Tony Rivera, Adrian Rivera, Anthony Rivera, Jevon Rivera and Ivan Rivera. Visitation...

Oct 20, 2021

On October 20, 2021, Sharon Marie Crawford died peacefully in her home in Artesia, New Mexico. She went on to her eternal home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She knew this earth was a temporary home. She lived full of grace and God’s mercy. She was a dedicated mother, friend, and loved sharing...

Oct 20, 2021

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Sunday, October 31, at Hope Methodist Church for Ann Bannon of Hope, New Mexico. A meal will follow the services at 25 Landreth Ave. in Hope. Mrs. Bannon, 78, died on October 20, 2021 at her home in Hope. Ann grew up in Colfax, California. She attended Business College in...

Oct 19, 2021

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, October 25, at the Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, New Mexico for Wanda Faye Sweatt of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Sweatt, 88, died on October 19, 2021 at her home in Artesia. Wanda was born on June 7, 1933 in Clarendon, Texas; the daughter of Andy Hallford and Mary Cooper Hallford. She was married...

Oct 16, 2021

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, October 27, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Leila Sherrell of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Sherrell, 72, died on October 16, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Leila was born on September...

Oct 16, 2021

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, October 29, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Araceli "Shelly" Veloz Pacheco of Artesia, New Mexico. The Rosary will begin at 9:30 am.

Mrs. Pacheco, 44, died on October 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Fr. Frances Lazar will officiate at the services with burial to follow at...

Oct 15, 2021

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, October 21, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Therese Mae Mermis of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. Mermis, 58, died on October 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be James Arnold, Timothy...

Oct 14, 2021

Lawrence L. (Larry) Dade peacefully went to be with the Lord and his son Michael on October 14, 2021 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Larry was born on April 13, 1930, in Meeker, Colorado; the son of William Lawrence Dade and Georgia Lamar Powell. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in Meeker, Colorado where he hunted, fished and...