Obituaries

Feb 23, 2020

Our beloved Nana, Jackie J. Shipman, 82, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully February 23, 2020. Nana, in her profession as a nurse and daycare provider, never stopped caring for the people she loved. She inspired so many to love deeply, serve others and care for one another. Nana enjoyed gardening, watching sports, cooking, and spending time with the...

Feb 22, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Abel Ramirez Castillo of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Castillo, 32, died February 22, 2020 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, N.M. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julio...

Feb 19, 2020

James “Jim” Steinback, 59, of Artesia, NM, took his last breath on the morning of February 19th, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home full of love, after losing a hard fought battle with cancer. Jim was born in Denver, Colorado on May 6th, 1960 to Thomas Steinback and Elizabeth McGuire. On September 26th, 1981, he married Tana...

Feb 8, 2020

Graveside service are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for William G “Jerry” Wallace of Artesia, NM. Cory Wallace and Robbie Wallace will officiate at the service. Pallbearers will be Cory Wallace, JD Morriss, Danny Madrid, Tanner Wallace, Dylan Drake and Stephen Drake. Honorary pallbearers are Barry Beadle, Tommy Ford and Jack Gibson. William married...

Feb 7, 2020

Ronald “Ronny” William Tice departed his body on February 7, 2020, after a brave fight with cancer. He entered this world on March 16, 1956, in Artesia to Mary (Smith) and Clifford Ray Tice.

From an early age he was a hard worker, which he carried with him throughout his entire life. A great problem-solver and handyman,...

Feb 6, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, at Victory Life Fellowship for Oscar M. Grado of Artesia, New Mexico. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 11, at Victory Life Fellowship from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Grado, 65, passed away February 6, 2020 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Pastor Alex Hernandez will officiate at...

Feb 2, 2020

Frankie Carl Wilson of Artesia, NM, age 73, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, while in Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Kermit , TX. His parents were Calvin Frank Wilson and Oleta Pearce Wilson of Wink, TX. Frankie grew up in Wink, attended school and graduated in May, 1965. After graduation he worked in...

Feb 1, 2020

Johanna LaRue, 78, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 1, 2020. She entered this world on November 27, 1941 in Santa Fe, NM, born to Dean and Lois Hobbs. Johanna was able to see many parts of the state as she followed her family due to her father being a ranch hand and authentic cowboy....

Jan 25, 2020

Lauranne Reynolds McDaniel, nee Horn, passed from this life on January 25, 2020, at her home in Artesia, NM. She was born January 21, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and was raised in Loco Hills and Artesia, NM. Lauranne was a wonderful homemaker and took special pride in cooking and baking for her friends and family. She was a...

Jan 21, 2020

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Steven Peter Stamps of Artesia.

Steve, 60, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Artesia.

Rev. Galen Issacs and Dwayne Pounds will officiate the services, with interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Maegan Lemon, David Bratcher, Luigi...

Jan 20, 2020

Services are scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, February 1st at the First Baptist Church of Artesia for longtime resident, Marlene Joyce Campbell.

Marlene, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20th in Sugar Land, TX surrounded by her loving family.

Pastor Mike Wright will officiate the services, with interment to follow at...

Jan 18, 2020

Memorial graveside services are tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Frank Dallas Guinan of Artesia, New Mexico. Frank Guinan, 72, died January 18, 2020 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Vernon Asbill will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary....

Jan 14, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, at Faith Baptist Church for Anthony A. Herrera of Artesia, New Mexico. Anthony, 29, passed away January 14, 2020 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

Pastor Michael Elliot will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Abram Mendoza, Isaiah...

Jan 10, 2020

Roberta Smith Miller passed to be with her Lord & Savior and husband Ernest on January 10, 2020 (on what would have been their 73rd wedding anniversary). She was born on April 5, 1928 to Charlie H. Smith and Daisy Munson Smith of Avis, NM. She started school at Avis when she was only 5 so there would be...

Jan 9, 2020

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 at West Main Baptist Church for Martha Ann Patterson.

Mrs.Patterson, 78, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at GoodLife Artesia Assisted Living.

Pastor Jason Kraft will officiate the services with interment to follow at the Twin Oaks Cemetery, Artesia, NM. Pallbearers are Steve and Rod...

Jan 8, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, at Woodbine Cemetery for Carol S. Russell of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Russell, 84, died January 8, 2020 at Good Life Assisted Living in Artesia with her daughters at her side. Rev. David Grousnick will officiate at the services. Carol was born November 4, 1935 in Palestine, Illinois, the...

Jan 7, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, at Terpening & Son Mortuary Chapel for Glenda Faye Maurer of Artesia, New Mexico. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14. Glenda, 68, left this earth to be with her heavenly father on January 7, 2020 at her home...

Jan 6, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at The First United Methodist Church for Richard Lynn Belvin of Ruidoso, NM. Mr. Belvin, 74, died January 6, 2020 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services with a family burial to follow at the Acme Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven...

Jan 3, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Joseph Arthur Rotolo of Artesia, New Mexico.

Joseph Arthur Rotolo, 73, died January 3, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital.

Joseph was born November 15, 1946 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Rotolo and Dorothy (Barth) Rotolo.

Dec 28, 2019

A memorial mass is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Maria J. Marquez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Marquez, 95, died December 28, 2019 at Artesia General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening...