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Jackie Elaine Sullivan

Jackie Elaine Sullivan

Mar 7, 2024

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 10:00 AM, MST.

Jackie Elaine (Patton) Sullivan was born on December 20, 1941, here in Carlsbad, NM.  She was born 13 days following the Pearl Harbor attack. During the war she and her mother lived for a time in California near her father’s family, but later moved to Malaga...

Dorothy Hughlett

Dorothy Hughlett

Mar 6, 2024

Dorothy Hughlett former longtime resident of Carlsbad passed peacefully in her home in Crandall, Texas on Wednesday March 6, 2024.  

Visitation will be Wednesday March 13th from 5-7pm at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.  Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday March 14, 2024 at 10:00 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Associate Pastor Kevin Pence of First Baptist of Carlsbad officiating. Interment will...

James Roland Blair

James Roland Blair

Mar 5, 2024

James Roland Blair, age 74, a lifelong resident of Carlsbad New Mexico, passed away March 5, 2024 at Covenant Hospital in Hobbs, New Mexico. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Plumlee officiating and Pastor Joshua Crabb assisting.

James was born July 31, 1949...

Nancy D. Ferguson

Nancy D. Ferguson

Mar 4, 2024

Nancy D. Ferguson, 67, of Muscatel Ave, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 4, 2024 at her home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.  A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Thursday, March 7, 2024 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at...

Reba Mitchell

Reba Mitchell

Mar 3, 2024

Reba Mitchell, 66 of Valverde Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 3, 2024 at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John W. Burke and Pastor David Prell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, NM.

She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1975.  Reba...

Thomas "Tom" Painter

Thomas "Tom" Painter

Mar 3, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Painter passed away on March 3, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  

His is survived by daughters: Karen Myers and husband, Andy, Laura Mason and husband, Steve, and son, Gregory Painter; his grandchildren: Eric Painter, Christina Myers, Crystal Myers, Brytany Keith, Candice Stacy, Destiny Mason, Cory Painter and Cassandra Painter and numerous great grandchildren; one brother, Gordon Ray Painter...

Larry Bruce Bradley

Larry Bruce Bradley

Feb 29, 2024

Larry Bruce Bradley, 74, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Larry was born on January 6, 1950, in Carlsbad, NM to Richard and JoNeva Bradley. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Destry McDonald officiating.

While growing...

David Pedroza

David Pedroza

Feb 27, 2024

Rosary will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.David Romo Pedroza, Jr. was born on December 11, 1960, to David Juarez and Rosa Romo Pedroza in Carlsbad, New Mexico. David was their only son and filled their home with his mischievousness and playful humor. His twelve sisters loved...

Zachary Clayton Rogers

Zachary Clayton Rogers

Feb 26, 2024

Zachary Clayton Rogers, 31, formally of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, in Midland, TX. Zachary was born on February 13, 1993, in Carlsbad, NM to Jerry and Melissa Rogers.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor David Rogers officiating.

 

Zachary grew up...

Naomi Ruth Creason

Naomi Ruth Creason

Feb 26, 2024

On February 26, 2024 Naomi Ruth McCrary Creason closed her eyes for the last time, as she peacefully succumbed to natural causes at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM at the age of 103 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

                She was born March 8, 1920 in Linn County, MO to Nelson and...

Beatrice Ornelas Alirez

Beatrice Ornelas Alirez

Feb 26, 2024

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Beatrice Ornelas Alirez was born in Carlsbad N.M. to Francisco D. Ornelas and Angelita F. Ornelas on December 18, 1956. She passed away at Covenant Medical Hospital in Lubbock, TX after an extended illness on February 26, 2024. 

Beatrice was a homemaker at heart, always looking forward to the holidays and family gatherings....

Frankie L. McReynolds

Frankie L. McReynolds

Feb 26, 2024

Frankie L. (Clark) McReynolds was born May 3, 1928 to William T. and Alma Gray Clark in Thalia, Texas. She received her education in Vernon, Texas. She married Edmon “Ed” Johnston in 1946 in Vernon, Texas. They moved to Carlsbad in 1948. Together they shared 3 wonderful Children. After Ed’s death in 1967, she married Myron “Mac” McReynolds in 1978....

Jacob Brady Robinson

Jacob Brady Robinson

Feb 25, 2024

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.



Jacob Brady Robinson was born in joy to a family who loved him fiercely on March 16, 2004. Jacob was a delightful being who brought love and laughter to his family who treasured him. He was born a little brother to his sister Tiffiny. But when his sister Brooklynn was...

Anthony J. Becker

Anthony J. Becker

Feb 21, 2024

Anthony J. Becker, “Tony” age 81, passed away at Lakeview Christian Home. February 21, 2024. Tony was born March 29, 1942, in Omaha Nebraska. Anthony was born to Marie (Quinn) Loretta Becker and Russell Authur Becker. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, reading, playing golf, and playing cards. He is survived...

Eva Y. Quinones

Eva Y. Quinones

Feb 21, 2024

Eva Y. Quinones, 84, of Loving, passed away February 21, 2024 in Hobbs, NM.  A graveside service is scheduled for 2:30 PM, Friday, February 23, 2024 at Loving Cemetery with Deacon Melvin Balderrama officiating.   Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eva was born December 14, 1939 in Loving, New Mexico to Florencio and Ysidora (Duran) Ybaben.  ...

Donna Elizabeth Emerson Bryant

Donna Elizabeth Emerson Bryant

Feb 20, 2024

Donna Elizabeth Emerson Bryant, 74, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in El Paso, TX. Donna was born on October 20, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM to Edward and Dorothy Emerson.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service is pending at this time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

From a young age, Donna learned to...

Briann Chantel Dorado

Briann Chantel Dorado

Feb 20, 2024

Funeral services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Briann Chantel Dorado, 32, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Briann was born on June 21, 1991, in Carlsbad, NM to Paul Dorado and Elsie Lara.

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary is...

Bruce Chitwood

Bruce Chitwood

Feb 20, 2024

Bruce Chitwood, 58, of Singletree Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 20, 2024 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Lee and Pastor Aaron Kayser officiating.

Bruce was born June 4, 1965 in Grants, NM to Stanley and Juanita...

Myrtle Brown Fritschy

Myrtle Brown Fritschy

Feb 20, 2024

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Myrtle Brown Fritschy, 97, a lifelong resident of Carlsbad, NM passed away peacefully in her home on February 20, 2024.  To quote Myrtle, “I am going to die young at a very old age”. Her Grandfather came to the area in 1892.  She was born in Carlsbad on May...

Sidney Blaine Humphrey

Sidney Blaine Humphrey

Feb 20, 2024

Sidney Carolyn Sue Blaine Humphrey, 76, departed this life on February 20, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM.   Ms. Humphrey was born August 27, 1947, in Carlsbad, NM.  She was the eldest child of Royal Blaine, Sr. and Willie Shorter Blaine; her siblings, Shelagh Blaine Marzett and Royal Blaine Jr. (deceased).

Ms. Humphrey graduated from Carlsbad High School.  She received her...

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