John E. Bigelow

John E. Bigelow

Jul 15, 2016

John E. Bigelow died peacefully at Carlsbad Medical Center on July 15, 2016 at the age of 76. John was born to parents, Everett and Bertha Bigelow, on May 12, 1940 in Huntington, Indiana. He grew up as the youngest of four and attended Andrews High School, in Indiana. John was an outstanding athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. John...

Nicholas Nathan Ramirez

Nicholas Nathan Ramirez

Jul 12, 2016

Nicholas Nathan Ramirez, 8, of Alamosa Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, July 18, 2016 Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2016, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Tuesday, July...

Helen Marie Duncan

Helen Marie Duncan

Jul 7, 2016

Helen McGee Duncan, 89, of W. Church Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, July 11, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New...

Joseph T. Funk

Joseph T. Funk

Jul 6, 2016

Joseph T. Funk, 92, of N. Halagueno Street, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Visitation will be 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2016, 9:30 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David W. Rogers officiating. Lodge of Sorrows will convene...

Zoe Noel Carr

Zoe Noel Carr

Jul 3, 2016

Zoe Noel Carr was born August 7th, 2002 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She came back home to Carlsbad for vacation and was called to heaven on July 3rd, 2016. At this time she also became a donor for Donate Life NM. Zoe was 13 years young and had just graduated 8th grade. Zoe was very excited about her trip back...

Dea Herperger

Dea Herperger

Jul 2, 2016

Dea Herperger, 49, of Soper Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home.There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David W. Rogers officiating Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dea Herperger...

Billie F. McNew

Billie F. McNew

Jul 1, 2016

Billie McNew, 84, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2016, 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Bacon officiating. Interment will follow in...

John H. Clay

John H. Clay

Jun 29, 2016

John H. Clay was born March 24, 1929 to John H. and Mary F. Clay in Trinidad, Colorado. During his high school years in Rocky Ford, Colorado, he was a student leader, athlete and Eagle Scout. In 1951, he and L. Jane Burt were married at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in La Junta, Colorado. He served in a combat...

Chris J. Sullivan

Chris J. Sullivan

Jun 28, 2016

Chris J. Sullivan, 45, of Elgin Rd., Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2016, 11:00 AM at the Sullivan home, 611 Elgin Road with Kathy Joslin officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Chris...

Carolyn Atkinson Jean Vest

Carolyn Atkinson Jean Vest

Jun 27, 2016

Carolyn Atkinson Vest, 65 of E. Vine Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at her home. Private services took place. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Carolyn Atkinson Vest was born December 11, 1950 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to William Harold and Dorothy Elaine (Milam) Atkinson. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in...

Myrl Peterson Ray

Myrl Peterson Ray

Jun 27, 2016

Myrl Peterson Ray, 99, of Westridge Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at Landsun Homes. Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Stephanie Harmon officiating. Interment will follow...

Gladys L. Wallen

Gladys L. Wallen

Jun 24, 2016

Gladys L. Wallen, 91, of Colonial Court, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Carlsbad Medical Center.There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2016, 2:00 PM, at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brad Coates officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....

Roy Lee Adams

Roy Lee Adams

Jun 20, 2016

Roy Lee Adams, 63, of Wood Ave., passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his sons's home. Visitation will be 9:00 AM, Friday, June 24, 2016 at the family home 1137 E. Wood Ave with a potluck breakfast at 10:00 AM. Funeral procession to Dell City, TX for interment will line up between 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM for those...

H. Dean White

H. Dean White

Jun 20, 2016

H. Dean White, 80, of N. Edward Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2016, 10:00 AM, at the Gazebo at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Brett Smith officiating.Carlsbad Veterans...

Wayne Gregory

Wayne Gregory

Jun 19, 2016

Donald "Wayne" Gregory, 89, of Queen Highway, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Landsun Homes. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1722 N. Mesa Street, with Clarence...

Donal Boyd

Donal Boyd

Jun 19, 2016

Donal Roy Boyd, 75, of Cypress Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home. There will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donal Roy Boyd was born September 30, 1940 in Lamesa, TX to Edgar and Willie Mae Boyd. He graduated from CHS in 1959....

Barbara "Mom" Balla

Barbara "Mom" Balla

Jun 18, 2016

With regret, our loving mother, Barbara Balla, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016. She is survived by a brother, Franklin (Dee) Frischer of Phoenix, AZ, a sister, Marcia Hall of Livingston, LA, daughters: Irene E. Balla, Jennifer R. Balla, Christine A. McCroskey (Steve). Three loving granddaughters: Jordanna A. (Andrew) Henson, Dianna N. Balla, Julianna I. Balla, and two great grandsons:...

Donnan Young

Donnan Young

Jun 16, 2016

Donnan Young, 67, of W. Lea Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Lakeview Christian Home. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date. Cremation will take place. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donnan Young was born October 3, 1948 in Carlsbad, NM to James Arthur and Jimmie (Whitzel) Young. He...

Rosie "Nell" Smythe

Rosie "Nell" Smythe

Jun 9, 2016

Rosie Nell Smythe, 84, of W. McKay St., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away June 9, 2016 at her home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 12, 2016 Denton-Wood Funeral Home Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David W. Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in...

Troy D. Hatch

Troy D. Hatch

Jun 5, 2016

Troy D. Hatch, 75, of E. Rose, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away June 5, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Family will receive friends between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home...