Obituaries

Derek G. Gonzalez

Derek G. Gonzalez

May 18, 2025

Derek G. Gonzalez, 32, former resident of Carlsbad, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

Derek...

Paul Lloyd Pratt

Paul Lloyd Pratt

May 17, 2025

Paul Lloyd Pratt passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1960, in Danville, Illinois to Robert and Bonnie Pratt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Pratt Sr. and by his brother, Thomas Pratt.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Mead, brother, Robert Pratt Jr. (and wife Barb), sister Jamie Neathery (and husband...

Debbie K. Warren

Debbie K. Warren

May 17, 2025

Debbie K. Warren, 68, of Patrick Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her home. Cremation has taken place and no public services will be held.

Debbie was born September 17, 1956 in Portales, NM to James and Omega (Ballew) Hammond. She graduated from Portales High School in 1974. Debbie was a bartender for most of her life...

Zane M. Williams

Zane M. Williams

May 17, 2025

Zane Mack Williams, 68, of Tidwell Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held.

Zane Mack Williams was born on February 14, 1957, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Gerald and Billie (McAllister) Williams. Zane was a true...

Aiden Bassett

Aiden Bassett

May 15, 2025

Aiden Eiros Bassett was tragically taken from us on May 15, 2025.

Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Carlsbad, NM.

He was born on February 16, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM to his mother, Katherine.

He was a happy baby, always wanting to be in the middle of everything. Aiden was a...

Melody McClintock

Melody McClintock

May 13, 2025

Melody Ann McClintock, 68, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on May 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. Melody was born October 21, 1956, in Hawthorne, California to Marjorie Tippings and Donald Mustain. She had four brothers and two sisters. Scott Tippings wife (JoAnn), Carlsbad, NM, Marc Tippings of Metairie, Louisiana, Dawn Howard husband) Joel) of Carlsbad, NM,...

Edward H. "Ed" Shuman

Edward H. "Ed" Shuman

May 12, 2025

Edward H. “Ed” Shuman, 82, of Cimarron Trail, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 12, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at First Methodist Church Prayer Chapel with Pastor Kelly McCuaig officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ed was born November 20, 1942 in Maidencreek Township, Pennsylvania...

Christopher Jr Tavarez

Christopher Jr Tavarez

May 11, 2025

Christopher Jr Tavarez, 23, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, May 19, 2025 at First Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy Ryan officiating.

Christopher was born September 5, 2001 in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from Carlsbad High School Early College in 2020 with an associate’s degree in automotive technology and...

Barbara Beatrice Asbury

Barbara Beatrice Asbury

May 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025 Barbara Beatrice Brooks Asbury reunited with the love of her life Larry Allen Asbury Sr.

 Larry Allen Asbury, Sr June 3, 1942-August 14, 2016 and Barbara Beatrice Brooks Asbury April 4, 41 - May, 10, 2025. 

Larry and Barbara joined together in matrimony on June 16, 1962 becoming the most invincible team as a couple you could witness....

Perry Kiser

Perry Kiser

May 10, 2025

Perry Dee Kiser, age 64 of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 10, 2025 in the home his grandfather built. He was surrounded by his loving family and pets while watching his favorite TV shows and movies.

Cremation has taken place. No service will be held.

Perry was born February 8, 1961 to Dale Orr in Carlsbad, NM....

Jessica Isbell Johnson

Jessica Isbell Johnson

May 10, 2025

Jessica Isbell Johnson, 47, of Coleman Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Eddie Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery, Loving, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jessica was born...

Andrew A. "Buddy" Philpott

Andrew A. "Buddy" Philpott

May 9, 2025

Andrew A. “Buddy”, 91, passed away May 9, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM.

 A memorial celebration is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at New Song Christian Fellowship, 1105 Pate Street, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew was born on February 1, 1934 to John and Billie (Proctor) Philpott in San Angelo,...

Doris Marie Thompson

Doris Marie Thompson

May 5, 2025

Doris Marie Thompson, 88, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Tony Dominguez officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...

Larry Gene Owens

Larry Gene Owens

May 5, 2025

Larry Gene Owens, 66, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at his home.

A memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at River of Life, in Carlsbad, NM with Pastor Ramon Florez officiating.

Larry was born on May 13, 1958 to Lavora (Lacey) and Jerry Owens in Colorado Springs, CO. He moved to Carlsbad with his parents at...

Gary Hieter

Gary Hieter

May 4, 2025

Gary R. Hieter, age 89, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1935, in Page, Nebraska, Gary lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and generosity.

Cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled.

In his early years, Gary worked in copper mines before dedicating the majority of...

Tracy Millman

Tracy Millman

May 2, 2025

Tracy Lee Millman, 69, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, was called home on May 2, 2025.

Cremation has taken place. No service is scheduled.

Tracy had a big heart and a creative spirit. She loved crafting, watching her shows, playing bingo, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her happiest moments were taking her grandsons fishing and...

Edith "Edie" Juanell Reese

Edith "Edie" Juanell Reese

May 1, 2025

Edith “Edie” Juanell Reese, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at her home.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brett Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.

She was...

Jose A. Aguilar

Jose A. Aguilar

Apr 30, 2025

José Antonio Aguilar, 57, was called to heaven on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad NM surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday May 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of Christian Burial...

Larry Joe Methola

Larry Joe Methola

Apr 30, 2025

Larry Joe Methola, 67, of Jewel Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2025 at...

Shirley Hodges Jackson

Shirley Hodges Jackson

Apr 30, 2025

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Shirley Ann Jackson, 90, passed away April 30, 2025 in Brenham, Texas.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 5, 2025, 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel and services will begin at 10:00 AM with Pastor Brad Coates officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM.

Shirley Jackson was born on...

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