Obituaries

Orville "Popcorn" Smith

Orville "Popcorn" Smith

May 5, 2017

Orville "Popcorn" Smith, 74, of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, May 12, 2017, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Kevin Pence officiating. Interment will follow in...

James Clarke Hauser

James Clarke Hauser

May 2, 2017

James Clarke Hauser, 81, of Miehls Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. James requested no public services and burial was privately held at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Clarke Hauser was born January 8, 1936 in Mobile, Alabama. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. Jim...

Brittany Nicole (Grizzle) Martin

Brittany Nicole (Grizzle) Martin

May 2, 2017

Brittany Nicole (Grizzle) Martin, 37, of Doepp Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, May 5, 2017 at First United Methodist Church new fellowship hall. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017, 3:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church...

Edward "Bud" Holm

Edward "Bud" Holm

May 2, 2017

Edward "Bud" Holm, 82, of S. 6th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2017, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Boyd officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....

Will Teeter

Will Teeter

Apr 28, 2017

Will Teeter, 33, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Geology. His love for geology brought him to Carlsbad where he first worked for Morco Geological Service. Will was currently working for the State of New Mexico as an...

Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez

Apr 26, 2017

Johnny "Juan" Martinez, 64, of W. Church Street, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. There will be a vigil Thursday, May 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017 at San Jose...

Juan "John Boy" G. Torres

Juan "John Boy" G. Torres

Apr 22, 2017

Juan G. "John Boy" Torres, 40, former resident, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2017 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will...

Ira Hughlett

Ira Hughlett

Apr 22, 2017

Ira Hughlett, 96, of W. Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Lakeview Christian Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Kevin Pence officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...

Josie Mae Proffitt Wilson

Josie Mae Proffitt Wilson

Apr 21, 2017

Josie Mae Proffitt Wilson, 96, of Live Oak Place, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Lakeview Christian Home. A private graveside service was held at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Josie Mae Proffitt Wilson was born September 25, 1920 in Hico, Texas to Hobert and Maggie (Parker)...

Anthony "Tony" Rodriguez

Anthony "Tony" Rodriguez

Apr 21, 2017

Anthony "Tony" Rodriguez, 52, of W. Irvin Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2017, 7:00 PM, at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for...

Josie Aldaco

Josie Aldaco

Apr 19, 2017

Josie Aldaco, 63, of Iris Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her nephew's home in Carlsbad. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A vigil is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:00 AM, at...

Miquela Mickie Villa

Miquela Mickie Villa

Apr 17, 2017

Miquela "Mickie" Carrasco Villa, 81, of Irvin Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2017 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. A...

Haven Hatfield

Haven Hatfield

Apr 16, 2017

Haven Hatfield, 85, of E. Chapman Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, April 21, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Phillip Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in...

Lorene Courter

Lorene Courter

Apr 15, 2017

Lorene Courter, 97, of Colonial Court, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Cremation will take place and private graveside services will be held at a later date at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com

John C. Lilly

John C. Lilly

Apr 13, 2017

John C. Lilly, 84, former resident of Carlsbad, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2017, 2:00 PM, at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John...

William "Bill" P. Hale

William "Bill" P. Hale

Apr 8, 2017

William P. "Bill" Hale, 65, of La Placita Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away April 8, 2017 at his home. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be May 7, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. William P. "Bill" Hale was born April 15, 1951 in Canton, Ohio to Willie Paul and...

Sally Gutierrez-Ramirez

Sally Gutierrez-Ramirez

Apr 5, 2017

Sally Gutierrez Ramirez, 74, of S. Walnut Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for...

Ruth Pauline (Bond) Land

Ruth Pauline (Bond) Land

Apr 3, 2017

Visitation for Ruth Pauline (Bond) Land will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, April 10, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Carlsbad, NM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM under the direction of Denton-Wood Funeral Home of Carlsbad with her son, Rev. Randy C. Land of...

Roberta Bobbie Zirkle McWilliams

Roberta Bobbie Zirkle McWilliams

Mar 29, 2017

Roberta "Bobbie Zirkle" McWilliams, 60, of Warren Rd., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 10:00 AM, at Oasis Christian Fellowship Church. Interment to follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral...

Orville Joslin

Orville Joslin

Mar 28, 2017

Orville Joslin, 89, of Rincon Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Orville Joslin was born August 31, 1927 in Jumbo, Oklahoma to Clarence E. and Lois (Noland) Joslin and graduated from Antlers High School in Antlers, Oklahoma. He married Ruth Vanzant May 30, 1954 here in Carlsbad. Orville worked as a hoistman...

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