Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Ramon Ochoa Villalpando
Jun 2, 2016
Ramon was born in Carlsbad New Mexico in 1930 on June 15th to Dolores and Francesca Villalpando. Ramon grew up in old San Jose area before the 1941 flood which took with it their home. After the flood they were given land in what was to be known as New San Jose. Ramon went to school and helped his father...
James Ellis Covington
Jun 1, 2016
James Ellis Covington passed away at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on June 1, 2016 following a brief illness. Services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Boyd officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jim was the first child born to John...
David Becker
Jun 1, 2016
David Becker, 63, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from a stroke at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Elizabeth (Bennett) Becker; his mother, Lois (Eaker) Becker; his brother, Dennis Becker and wife, Karen; sister, Kerry Becker; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, George...
Angela Aycock Benavidez
May 31, 2016
Angela Aycock Benavidez, 57, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Lakeview Christian Home. Angela was born August 31, 1958 to H.B. (Rocky) and Linda Aycock in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Angela attended Carlsbad Senior High School, graduating in 1976 with honors and 14th in her graduating class. Angela was also a valued member of the High...
Rev. F. Joe Henegar
May 27, 2016
Pastor Joe Henegar, 76, was born January 5, 1940, in Ramona, OK to Paul Arlis and Alta Jo (Street) Henegar. Rev. Henegar studied at Southwestern Bible Institute, Friends University and Nazarene Bible College. He began preaching at the age of seventeen and spent his life in ministry. He married Nancy Newton in Velma, OK on November 12, 1960. Following their...
Danny Fry
May 26, 2016
Danny Fry, 67, of N. Pate Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, June 3, 3016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gabriel Rubio officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Danny...
Rosalee Wilhoit
May 22, 2016
Rosalee Wilhoit, 96, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Lakeview Christian Home, Carlsbad, New Mexico Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Rosalee Wilhoit was born November 18, 1919 in Hood County, Texas to John Henry and Mary Lou (Baccus) Wilhoit. She taught...
Alice Marie Walker
May 21, 2016
Alice Marie Walker, 81, of McKinley Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dick Means officiating. Interment will follow in...
Jonell Darling
May 19, 2016
Jonell Young Darling, 87, of W. Walnut Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Landsun Homes. There will be no visitation. A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Loving Cemetery with Brian McGonagill officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jonell Young Darling was born May 18,...
Gary K. Ditto
May 18, 2016
Gary Keith Ditto, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at San Pedro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Artesia, NM. Gary fought a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease after being diagnosed in 2009. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Gary is survived by two sons, Brady Ditto of Naperville, Il, and...
Victor Onsurez
May 18, 2016
Victor F. Onsurez Sr., age 85 of Loving, NM peacefully passed into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 and taken to Eternal Life at home, surrounded by his family. Victor was a firm believer in Jesus Christ, a member of the Loving Baptist Church and an avid guitar player. He was known for his strong and...
Fernando Gonzalez
May 13, 2016
Fernando "Coach" Gonzalez, 51, of N. Alameda, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2016 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Steven Scott Smead
May 10, 2016
Steven Scott Smead, 39, of Townsend Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2016, 10:00 AM, at combined First Christian and First Presbyterian Churches, 212 N. Halagueno Street, with Rev. David Wilson Rogers, co-pastor of combined First Christian and First...
Robert Cooke, Jr
May 10, 2016
Robert Cooke, Jr., 65, of W. Luckey Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Cremation will take place after the visitation. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Cooke, Jr. was born...
Roy T. Robinson
May 7, 2016
Roy T. Robinson went peacefully to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Roy was born September 29, 1945 to Gracie Crowley Robinson and John Robinson. He attended CHS earning his diploma in 1963. After graduation he joined and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1963-1965. Roy wed the...
Ruby Grace Haas
May 2, 2016
Ruby Grace Haas, 94, of W. Francis Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with Rev. David W. Rogers, co-pastor...
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