Obituaries
Melba C. Dudley
Sep 14, 2024
Melba C. Dudley, 81, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lakeview Christian Home. Melba was born on August 24, 1943, in Weed, NM to Russell and Hallen Guilliams.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Ryan officiating. Interment will follow at the Carlsbad Cemetery...
Twana Wheeler
Sep 13, 2024
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Twana Wheeler, 90, of E. Orchard Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Cindy Kerr and Celeste Wheeler officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Jeremy Shafer
Sep 9, 2024
Jeremy, also known as “Jay” passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 49 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born on January 27, 1975, in Clovis, New Mexico to Don & Sandra Shafer.
Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral...
Dalton Putman
Sep 9, 2024
Dalton Zane Bobby Putman, age 24, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born August 22, 2000, in Carlsbad, NM. Dalton did many things in the short time he was given. He’s worked probably every job you can even think of, so maybe we shouldn’t read those off, but he tried. I’d like to say Dalton’s lived a million...
Eloise Owens- Moore
Sep 5, 2024
Eloise Owens Moore, 97, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation will take place and burial will be held in Thurman, Iowa.
Eloise was born May 8, 1927, in McPaul, Iowa, to Jack and Minnie Jane (Tillman) McAlexander. She graduated from high school in Thurman, Iowa in 1945. Eloise worked as a secretary over...
Charlotte Clarie Burton
Sep 4, 2024
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Charlotte Clarie Burton, 83, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on September 3, 1941, in Maitland, WV. She was raised & educated in Welch, WV. She married Vaughn Burton, Sr. on September 24, 1959. They moved to Carlsbad, NM in 1960...
Isabel Carrasco Tobar
Sep 3, 2024
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Isabel Carrasco Tobar, 97, of Glendale St., Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Isabel was born on April 13, 1927, in Balmorhea, TX to Miguel and Miquela Carrasco.
Cremation has taken place, and there will be combined services...
Deborah M. "Debbie" Parsons
Sep 1, 2024
Deborah M. “Debbie” Parsons, 68, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Deborah was born October 14, 1955 in Tucson, Arizona.
Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Deborah graduated from CHS in 1973. Debbie later received an associated degree from NMSU – Carlsbad. She worked as a health aide for Carlsbad...
Brandon Denniston
Aug 31, 2024
Brandon Denniston, 25, passed away August 31, 2024 in Loving, NM. Brandon was born on March 2, 1999 in Carlsbad, NM to Jason and Richele Denniston.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at River of Life Fellowship with Ramon Florez officiating.
Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
Donald E. "Don" Early
Aug 31, 2024
Donald Eugene Early, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Emmanuel Gospel Church, Carlsbad NM, with Pastor Danialle Estrada officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Robert J. Crabb
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Joe “Bob” Crabb, 93, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Good Life with members of his family by his side. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Dennis Durfee officiating....
Juan "Johnny" Martinez, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Juan “Johnny” Martinez, Jr., 64, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Johnny was born on August 29, 1959, in Carlsbad, NM to Juan and Gloria.
Cremation has taken place, and private services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM.
Johnny was preceded...
Ramona Jean Melvin
Aug 24, 2024
Ramona Melvin, aged 95, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on August 24, 2024. Born on March 20, 1929, in Franklin County, Illinois. She was a cherished figure in her community and a pillar of strength for her family.
Ramona’s professional life was marked by her dedication to nurturing and supporting others. She co-owned and operated Cinderella Weddings, served as the...
Davin Curtis Higgins
Aug 23, 2024
Davin Curtis Higgins, 24, of Smedley Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 23, 2024 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation will take place, and a memorial service will take place at a later date.
Davin was born August 20, 2000, in Carlsbad, NM to Daniel and Miriam (Hunt) Higgins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Lester Higgins and Mark Hunt.
Survivors...
Carl Turnbow
Aug 22, 2024
Carl Eugene “Gene” Turnbow was born on December 13, 1938, in Andrews, Texas, to Clarence Richard “CR” Turnbow and Lela Bernice Britton. Carl, aged 85, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed peacefully away at home following a few months of declining health.
Carl had been a resident of Katy, TX for 25 years. He had been a member...
Jeremiah Joseph Johnson
Aug 22, 2024
Jeremiah “Bullfrog” Johnson, 42, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Carlsbad Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Jeremiah was born on June 29, 1982, in Lubbock, TX.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Jeremiah was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Susan Johnson.
Jeremiah is survived by...
Jan Kacena
Aug 21, 2024
Jan Kacena, 76, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life for Jan, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Springer home.
Jan was born on January 8, 1948, in Portland, Oregan to June Ethel Kendall and Leo...
Steven Robert Egan
Aug 20, 2024
Steven Robert Egan of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was 43. Steven was born on March 2, 1981, in Portales, NM to Robert and Janet (Luttrell) Duarte. Following Janet and Roberts passing, Steven was adopted by his maternal Aunt Brenda and husband Ron. Steven grew up in Carlsbad, NM where he was active in...
Phillip M. Lujan
Aug 19, 2024
Phillip M. Lujan, 35, former resident, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home in Spring, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 at San Jose Catholic Church,...
Wes Wilbourn
Aug 19, 2024
Wes Wilbourn, 70, passed away August 19, 2024. Wes resided on Mesa Street in Carlsbad, NM. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Wes was born on February 15, 1954, in Bell Gardens, CA, to J.I. and Nadine (Barnes) Wilbourn. He graduated in 1972 from Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, NM. He was currently employed...
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