Obituaries

Sep 1, 2017

Christina Ophelia Mae Powell Trantham, 93, of Ferndale Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home.

Aug 31, 2017

Leslie Lewis was born April 24, 1949 to Dr. Vyrle and Alida Stauffer in Arvada, Colorado. She was raised and attended schools in Arvada, graduating in 1967. Leslie attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado and later completed her Bachelors degree in 1996.

Aug 28, 2017

Ivon Cueto, 40, of S. 5th Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away August 28, 2017 at her home.

Aug 26, 2017

Bill Kaplenk, 74, of W. Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Lakeview Christian Home.

Aug 21, 2017

Gary "Kim" Yerby, 66, of Joshua Court, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2017, 1:00 PM, at Cavern Baptist Church with Pastor Dick Means officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New...

Aug 19, 2017

Ellis "Ed" Stafford, 83, of Cimarron Trail, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas.

Aug 17, 2017

Donald O. "Don" Morrow, 88, former resident, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas.

Aug 15, 2017

Nadine E. Stensrud, 88, of Pecos Highway, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 15, 2017 at Goodlife Assisted Living.

Aug 12, 2017

Gwen Gist, born Gwendolyn Rae Jackson, died August 12, 2017, suddenly at home in Brenham, Texas. Gwen was born February 8, 1955, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Loyd and Shirley Jackson. Gwen was a bright and head strong child who early on showed a penchant for rules and law. She was passionate and generous. She had a chronic diagnosis that...

Aug 10, 2017

Aug 9, 2017

Linda Jean Carter, 62, of N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas.

Aug 7, 2017

Luis Lobato, 64, of Farris Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Aug 3, 2017

Larry F. Hargis, 68 of Pinon Lane, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas.

Aug 1, 2017

Obituary Charlotte Mullenix James, 73, of Windermere, FL and formerly of Midland, Texas passed away on August 1, 2017 at Florida Hospital Celebration in Celebration, Florida with her loving family by her side. Charlotte was born on January 28, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of the late George Mullenix and Sarah (Jackson) Mullenix. She grew up in Carlsbad, New...

Aug 1, 2017

Marcus Mickey Blanks, 72, of S. Swigart Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Jul 31, 2017

Gene Pruitt, 68, of N. Alameda Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away July 31, 2017 at his home.

Jul 30, 2017

Don Kelly, 78, of Kelly Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away July 30, 2017 at his home.

Jul 29, 2017

Rev. Dr. John K Tritenbachs life experiences and observations shaped him into a man who embodied caring, intention and persistence always with integrity.

Jul 29, 2017

Terry Lynn Martinez, 55, of Stevens Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Jul 28, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Bailey, 67, of Troy Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at Carlsbad Medical Center.