Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Charles Carol Perry, Charlie, was born on December 24, 1938, in Roswell, NM. He went on to join a whole mess of family and friends in the eternal light of our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 28, 2019. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elzy & Mayme; his brothers George, Lloyd, Elzy Jr., Jimmy, Leroy, and Don;...

Dec 26, 2019

Bettye Jo Bratcher passed from this world on December 26, 2019 at Las Cruces, NM. She was 90 years old. She was born Bettye Jo Stevenson on December 25, 1929 in Artesia, to Paul and Mattie Belle Stevenson on Pinon, NM. She grew up on the family ranch near Pinon and graduated from high school at Artesia High School...

Dec 25, 2019

Memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Ricky L. Kimble of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Kimble, 56, died December 25, 2019 at his home in Artesia. Rev. Gerald Earl and Rev. R.L. Smith will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son...

Dec 21, 2019

Loretta Villa Nuñez was carried home to our Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born to Abel and Christine Nuñez on September 15, 1953 in Artesia. She is preceded in death by her father, Abel. She leaves behind her mother Christine of Artesia, the loves of her life, daughter Mia Nuñez Morales (Eric) of Artesia, grandchildren Urijah...

Dec 21, 2019

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, December 27, for Troy Gene Brown II of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Brown, 56, died December 21, 2019 in Lubbock, TX. Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will Sergio Paz, Raymond Perez Jr., Dylan Fierro, Angel Fierro III, Daniel...

Dec 13, 2019

Memorial mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Edward R. Ornelas of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Ornelas, 55, passed December 12, 2019. Fr. Fraces Lazer will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, December...

Dec 12, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Ricky R. Howes of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Howes, 58, died December 12, 2019 at his home in Artesia. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryne Williams, Jose Hernandez, Donnie...

Dec 12, 2019

Memorial graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Woodbine Cemetery for Ronald (Ron) W. Lanning of Artesia, New Mexico. Ron, 70, died December 12, 2019 in Artesia. Rev. Monty Leavell of First United Methodist Church will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

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Dec 11, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Maria B. Hernandez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Hernandez, 90, died December 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Benjamin...

Dec 9, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2019 at First United Methodist Church for Max Gene Ratliff of Artesia, NM. Max, a veteran of the Air Force, was 82 when he passed into the arms of Jesus on December 9, 2019 at Touchmark Long-Term Care in Edmond, OK, surrounded by loving family and caretakers. Rev. Monty...

Dec 9, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church for Wanda Nell LaRue of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. LaRue, 84, died December 9, 2019 at Artesia, NM. Michael Elliott will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her granddaughters. Honorary Pallbearers are Neva Chase, April...

Dec 6, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Sharon Bernice Starr of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Starr, 78, died December 6, 2019 in Artesia. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dustin Starr, Rocky Starr, Bryan Williams, Jonah Holland,...

Dec 6, 2019

Rosary at 9:30 a.m, Funeral services will immediately follow after at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for John Padilla Baca of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Baca, 80, passed away December 6, 2019 in Artesia. Fr. Francis Lazer will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park....

Nov 30, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Refugia Olivas of Artesia, New Mexico. Ms. Olivas, 90, died November 30, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be...

Nov 27, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 2, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for Consuelo “Connie” M. Casares of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Casares, 85, went to join our heavenly father on November 27, 2019, in Artesia, New Mexico. Bishop Webster will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery....

Nov 22, 2019

Rosary Services are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on December 3, 2019. Funeral services will proceed the following day at 9:30 a.m December 4, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Adam G. Lara of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Lara, 65, died November 22, 2019 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Fr. Francis Lazer will officiate at...

Nov 21, 2019

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at First United Methodist Church for Tommy Jeanne Sanders of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Sanders, 90, died November 21, 2019 at her home in Artesia. Rev. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Tommy was born...

Nov 17, 2019

No services are scheduled at this time for Randall Keith White of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. White, 62, passed away on November 17, 2019 in El Paso, TX. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Burial will be at in Cross Plains, Texas at a later date. Keith was born on November 2, 1957...

Nov 17, 2019

Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Maria Hernandez Ponce of Thornton, Colorado. Fr. Francis Lazer will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sebastian Ponce, Roman Ponce, Albert Valenzuela, Damian Ochoa, Reynaldo Valenzuela, and Michael Contreraz. Honorary pallbearers...

Nov 14, 2019

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, November 18, at First Baptist Church for Mildred Maxine Horner of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Horner, 89, died November 14, 2019 in Artesia. Bro. Rick Sullivan and Pastor Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Kane Horner, Decker Reno,...