Melvin J. McNutt
May 25, 2019
Obituary Melvin Jesse McNutt, 78, of Geneva Street Aurora, Colorado passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community. Melvin was born on March 29, 1941, in Magdalena, NM to Melvin and Jesse McNutt. Melvin graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1959. After high school, Melvin joined the Army and was stationed for three years in Alaska....
Glen Moore
May 19, 2019
Obituary Aubrey Glen Moore, 85, of West Ural Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Glen was born on November 20, 1933, in Rochester, TX to Elias and Lottie Moore. Later, he met the love of his life, Peggy Joyce Patton, and got married on July 19, 1952, in Lueders,...
Vernice Estelle (Dunlap) Foster
May 19, 2019
Obituary Vernice Estelle Foster, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born on, October 8, 1918, to Joseph and Bessie Dunlap in Freestone County, TX. At over 100, Estelle is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus. Estelle was a resident of Carlsbad for most of her life and a member of the First Baptist Church for over...
Imojene (McClary) Shepherd
May 16, 2019
Obituary Imojene Shepherd, 85, of West Pierce Street passed away on May 16, 2019, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on September 3, 1933, to John and Edna McClary in Phoenix, Arizona. Imojene had a big heart and always looked for opportunities to give and serve others. She loved the Lord and was a faithful...
Jack Mattison Hollen
May 15, 2019
Obituary Jack Mattison Hollen, 67, of Carlsbad, NM, lost his battle to cancer on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. He passed away peacefully while holding his daughters hand and was surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be scheduled at Grace Episcopal Church with Fr. Rod Hurst officiating. Cremation to take place...
Shannon Young McCoy
May 13, 2019
Obituary Shannon Young McCoy, 58, of E. Fiesta Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 13, 2019 at her home. There will be no visitation as per her wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with an elder of Jehovah Witnesses English Congregation, Roque Soltero, officiating....
Jessie Loreta McCullough
May 13, 2019
Obituary Jessie Loreta McCullough, 96, of Center Ave., Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 13, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be 3-5 PM, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for 7 PM, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2019...
Linda (Tanner) Lane
May 11, 2019
Obituary Linda Sue Lane, 71, of Utah Street passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at home with her family. She was born January 29, 1948, to James and Geneva Tanner in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Linda was a kind and caring person, and loved spending quality time with her friends and family. She will be missed and remembered always. Linda...
Jon Journey
May 11, 2019
Obituary Jon Journey, 49, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 11, 2019. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Lance Redman officiating. Jon was born November 9, 1969 in Carlsbad, NM and graduated from Carlsbad High School. He was an artist and enjoyed playing the guitar. Jon was preceded in death...
Jose A. "Jody" Martinez, Sr.
May 9, 2019
Obituary Jose A. Jody Martinez, Sr., 60, of Loving, NM, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home. There will be no visitation. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Melvin Balderrama officiating. Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery, Loving, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...
Danny Franco
May 6, 2019
Obituary Danny Franco, 55, of Amber Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in Carlsbad. Visitation will be 3:00 PM 7:00 PM, Monday, May 13, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Oasis Christian Fellowship with Pastor Gabriel Rubio officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral...
John H. Russell
May 6, 2019
Obituary John H. Russell, 82, of Valverde Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM, at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Chris Nikkel officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. John H. Russell was born November...
Jack Carrigan
May 5, 2019
Obituary Jack Carrigan, 92, of Cherry Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 5, 2019 at Good Life Assisted Living. Visitation will be 4:00 PM 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Fred MacDonald with Encompass Hospice officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home...
Jerald Duncan "Jerry" Whitlock
May 3, 2019
Obituary Jerald Duncan Jerry Whitlock, 78, of North Alameda Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born on July 14, 1940 in Carlsbad, NM to J.D. and Maxine Whitlock. He grew up in Carlsbad, and graduated from CHS in 1958. Later, Jerry married the love of his life Mary...
Pilar Munoz Navarrete, Jr.
May 3, 2019
Obituary Pilar Munoz Navarrete Jr., 92 of 1405 Normandy St. Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away peacefully, Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family. Pilar was born on September 17, 1926 in Ft. Stockton, TX to Pilar Navarrete Sr. and Paula Munoz Navarrete. He grew up in Carlsbad and attended school. Pilar married Petra Aguilar Guerrero on January...
Royal D. (Roy) Dearing
May 2, 2019
Obituary Royal D. (Roy) Dearing was born to Vernon and Evelyn Dearing in Snyder, TX on April 11, 1940 and passed away May 2, 2019 at his sons home in Carlsbad, NM. Roy retired from Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Prior to that he worked at various mines. Roy and his family were also Caretakers of Tres Rios Christian Growth Center...
Mary Bird Creek
May 2, 2019
Obituary Mary Bird Creek was born to Arthur and Lillian Bird near Elida, New Mexico, on November 13, 1929, the youngest of seven siblings. The Birds owned a seven-section ranch, making it a requirement to have a good work ethic. Despite creating mischief at school, she managed to become valedictorian of her class at Elida High. After high school, Mary...
Terry Williamson
Apr 28, 2019
Obituary Terry Bennett Williamson, 58, of West Texas Street passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky to Harold and Betty Williamson. Terry always loved the outdoors. If he wasnt working, he was out fishing or hunting. To him, there was nothing better than the smell of fresh air and being...
Roy Henry Carey, Jr.
Apr 28, 2019
Obituary Roy Henry Carey, Jr. was born in Carlsbad, NM on October 18, 1929, the only child of Vera Barbara Breithaupt and Roy Henry Carey. He lived in Carlsbad most of his life and died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. The Friday preceding his death he suered a broken hip in a fall and never recovered....
Honesty Shae Carrasco Valdez
Apr 25, 2019
Obituary Honesty Shae Carrasco Valdez was born to Mike and Elena Carrasco in October 28, 1987, she was 31 years young. She graduated from Loving High School in 2006. Honesty passed away on April 25, 2019 after her courageous battle with cancer. Honesty was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in the fall of 2014, but she did not let that...