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It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Walter Romine, who was taken from us far too soon. Although his time with us was brief, his impact on everyone who knew him was immeasurable. …

Charles Foster Browne, Jr. lost his battle with cancer on July 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles F. Browne, MD, and Maxine G. Browne. He is survived by his sister Bambi B. Vandiver and husband…

Vickie Lou (Boyce) Hall was born on June 26, 1955, to Frank Victor Boyce and Dorothy Louise (Greene) Boyce. Vickie passed on August 14, 2025, in Lubbock, TX, to spend eternity with our ever-loving Lord in heaven. A Memorial Service…

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am Saturday, August 16, at Hermosa Church of Christ for J T Jackson of Artesia, NM. The family will receive friends at Hermosa Church of Christ from 3 to 6 pm on Friday.…

E. Gene Brown (Daddy, Papa), 88, of Artesia, New Mexico, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A memorial service to honor Gene’s life will be held at 10:00…

April 4, 1954 – August 7, 2025 In Loving Memory of Jackie Dean Martin Jackie Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully with her three devoted daughters by her side. Born on April 4, 1954, Jackie…

Aug 23, 1963 – July 25, 2025 With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Our Dear Anna Marie Ramirez. Her sunrise brought joy to us on August 23,1963 in Artesia, NM,…

Oct 26, 1936-Aug 3, 2025 Carol June Harrison, 88, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1936, to Eldon Ford Hall and Beatrice Helen (Biticker) Wilson in Santa Monica, California. A…

August 31, 1933 – July 24, 2025 With heavy hearts, the family of Gladys Joyce Huntsman announces her peaceful passing on July 24, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 91. Born in Munday, Texas, on August 31, 1933, Gladys was the beloved daughter of John…