Obituaries

Oct 3, 2013

Samuel Whitley McWhorter, Jr., 88, of Socorro Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A Private Memorial Service was held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Jack Burnett. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....

Oct 3, 2013

Gary Steven Carver, 60, passed away of a heart attack on October 3, 2013, in Carlsbad New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gary was born in Bryan, Ohio on February 23, 1953. He graduated from Kenai Central High School, in Kenai Alaska and continued on to receive a college education at the University of Fairbanks,...

Oct 2, 2013

Leslie Bowen Hand, 44, of West Derrick Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away after a long kung-fu battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Burke officiating....

Sep 29, 2013

Sammy Jack Miller, 83, of Jewel Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September Sunday, 29, 2013 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with Brandon Watson officiating. Interment will follow...

Sep 28, 2013

Cordie I. Mossier, 70, of Valleyview Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2013, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church with Bro. Aubrey Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery,...

Sep 27, 2013

Lorraine Chavez, 22, of Grandi Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013. There will be no visitation. A remembrance video will be shown from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at San Jose Catholic Church. A Vigil is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at San Jose Catholic Church. A Mass of...

Sep 24, 2013

Jeff D. Lawler, 44, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday September 24, 2013. He was born in Burien, Washington on July 21, 1969 to Jerry and Janice (Thompson) Lawler Warren. At age one he moved with his family to Carlsbad. Jeff worked at Mosaic Potash as a Workflow Coordinator and in the potash industry for many years. He...

Sep 21, 2013

Sep 19, 2013

William "Red" Brown, 80, of Albert Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away September 19, 2013 at his daughter's home. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Price officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. William...

Sep 19, 2013

Mickey Perez, 80, of North Pate Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. There will be no visitation. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with Philip Lairson officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Catarina Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood...

Sep 18, 2013

David R. Meeks, 69, of Weleka Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation. Services will be held in San Marcos, Texas at a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. David R. Meeks was born April 11, 1944 in New Braunfels, Texas. He married Geraldine...

Sep 18, 2013

Wallace "Wally" Gaulden, 88, of West Peppertree Circle, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2013 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Randy Land officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard...

Sep 16, 2013

David M. Calhoun, 71, of Oakwood Place, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor D. Michael Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge...

Sep 12, 2013

Corliss Jane Hall, 66, of Sunnyview Avenue, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Joiner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset...

Sep 11, 2013

Ben Burnett, 64, of Paisano Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2013, 11:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Saul Rocha officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ben Burnett was born January 9,...

Sep 11, 2013

Valory Bonnee, 61, of Dulce Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, September 11,2013 at her home. There will be no visitation. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2013, 11:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Valory Bonnee was born July 14, 1952 in Carlsbad, NM to Clarence and Mozelle (Smith)...

Sep 8, 2013

Ed Kerby, 92, of Pinon Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his home. There will be no public visitation. A Graveside Service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Friday, September 13, 2013 at Floyd Cemetery in Floyd, NM. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion. Refreshments will be served at the Senior Citizen's Club House...

Sep 7, 2013

Gary W. McCandless, 57, of N. 6th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ramon V. Florez officiating. Interment...

Sep 7, 2013

Monsez "Moe" C. Galindo Sr., 66, of Diaz, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away September 7, 2013 at Residence. Visitation will be 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuesday, September 10, 2013, Denton Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:00...

Sep 3, 2013

Ricky Ray Lemon was born December 1, 1948 to Arvel and Geraldine Lemon in Vernon, TX. At age one his family moved to Carlsbad, NM. He was preceded in death by his dear father, Arvel Lemon and step-daughter, Crystal Lynn. Survivors include the love of his life, Sandra G. Lemon of their home; mother, Geraldine Lemon of Elk City, OK;...