Memorial Services are scheduled for Marion Denise (Meme) Bean on August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm.

Services will take place at Harvest Fellowship in Artesia, New Mexico with Tate Branch officiating.

Meme was born on May 4, 1966, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to David and Joan Kincaid. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 9, 2024, after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer.

Honorary pall bearers include Jack Coupland, Mike Ingram, Clay Kincaid, Cole Kincaid, Marc Kincaid, Rob Taylor, and John Neel.

Meme was a 1984 graduate of Carlsbad High School. After high school, she furthered her education and obtained a diploma from Southwest Institute of Fashion Merchandising and Design, in El Paso, Texas.

Meme and Bullet met on July 29, 1990, and married that same year on September 22, 1990; at 24 years old she met and married the love of her life, and they would soon be celebrating 34 years together. Meme and Bullet were blessed to blend their families to include Bullets son and daughter, Bucky and Lori, along with Memes son, Josh. They went on to have one son together, JT, to complete their beautiful family. Meme loved supporting her boys as an avid Bulldog Baseball Mom along with her granddaughters, Bristol and Blayke, in all their activities.

Her passions were flowers, horses, people and smiles and her favorite colors were red and black. Meme had a favorite saying, Be yourself, everyone else is already taken!.

Meme was a member of West Main Baptist Church.

Honoring her ranching heritage, Meme was a dedicated member of the New Mexico Cowbells, Yucca Cowbells, and Wool Growers Association where she was an advocate for New Mexico agriculture.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Bullet Bean of the family home; son JT Bean and wife Kendra and granddaughters, Bristol and Blayke Bean; son Bucky, grandchildren Desiray, Nathan and Matthew; daughter, Lori Ingram and husband Mike Ingram and grandchildren Brianna Robinson, Zach Hinojos, Kamryn Zwemstra, Cadence Neumann and Carl Neuman; her parents David and Joan Kincaid; brother Mark and wife Tamela Kincaid, nephews Cole and Clay Kincaid; Aunts Tina Kincaid and Joyce Laumbach; and brother in laws Robert and Kenneth Bean.

Meme was preceded in death by her son Joshua Sterling Beeman, grandson Michael Bean, grandparents Kyle and Alta Hunter and Hugh and Nancy Kincaid, uncles Gene Kincaid and Peter Laumbach, father-in-law Marshall Bean, mothers-inlaws Alice Cornett and Shirley Bean.

Memorial donation in Memes honor may be sent to the following: Grammys House P.O. Box 654 Artesia, NM 88211 Or Written in Red Foundation P.O. Box 1501 Artesia, NM 88211 Our family would like to extend a special thank-you to Enhabit Hospice for the exceptional care theyve provided Meme throughout this time. Wed also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Linda Taylor for her tireless efforts in caring for Meme and giving her so much love and attention. Meme has been blessed with a host of friends and family who have gone above and beyond to provide meals, run errands, help with arrangements and just sit at her side exemplifying the true meaning of friendship and family. May God richly bless you all!

Our beloved Frank B. Hernandez has passed away August 5, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1952. Frank was the son of Pete & Lola Hernandez.

He leaves behind his brothers Johnny Chapo, Martin, Arturo, Raymond, Steve and wife Carmen and his sisters Nancy Contreras, Lucy Campos and husband Ed, Lupe and husband Sid Levario, and Corina Hernandez. He had one Godson Jared Frank Hernandez.

Frank proceeded in death by his parents Pete and Lola Hernandez and 6 brothers and 1 sister.

Frank loved spending time with his family and his dogs. He liked to do track in school and loved Friday nights watching Artesia Bulldogs play football. He worked on a farm for 42 years. He loved to grow vegetables, fruits and pumpkins. He had a record for the biggest pumpkin. His favorite holiday was the 4th of July because he got to buy the biggest fireworks they had and he put on good show for his family. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and the cheerleaders. He was excited when he got to go to a game and take a picture with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. His favorite artist and song was Shania Twain UP. He had the biggest heart and will be missed but never forgotten and we will cherish all the good times we had with him.

A funeral service will be held on Monday August 19,2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow immediately at Woodbine Cemetery.

Linda Kathleen Newell passed away after an extended illness on August 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on July 28, 1946, Linda’s life was a testament to the love, kindness, and faith that always defined her.

Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Linda grew up in Artesia, NM as the first daughter of the late Della Louise Daugherty. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Harold (Hal) Newell; her two children, son Eric Newell and daughter Jana Randolph; her younger sister, Shirley Lee Thiel; grandchildren Kylie Vasquez, Michael Miller and Cody Miller; three wonderful great-grandchildren, Della Rose Vasquez, River Jace Miller and Rowdy Blas Vasquez; and many loved aunts, uncles and cousins.

After her children were older Linda resumed her academic goals at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in education. This academic achievement was the starting point of a 20-year career educating 4th and 5th grade students in San Antonio’s NEISD, where she left an indelible mark on the lives of countless children. Her love for, and commitment to her pupils was frequently confirmed by prior students who made a point of looking her up many years later to tell her how much they appreciated her as a teacher.

While family was always her first priority, Linda’s interests were varied and rich. She found peace and joy in her garden, lovingly tending to her roses and plumeria. Her musical talent shone as she played the piano, filling her home with hymns and beautiful melodies. Linda developed a love for travel which took the Newell’s on many adventures, including living in Turkey and Germany, where she quickly embraced new cultures and experiences with open arms.

Those who knew Linda will remember her as a loving, faith-filled, and compassionate individual with a beautiful smile. Her gentle spirit and compassionate nature were the hallmarks of her character, and her unwavering faith guided her through life’s challenges.

Linda’s family takes comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and reunited with her beloved mother, Louise. Her legacy of love, kindness, and faith will continue to live on through her family and the countless lives she touched.

Linda Newell was a woman of extraordinary warmth and generosity, and her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her family, friends, and the students whose lives she shaped. May she rest in peace, knowing that she was a source of love and inspiration to all who knew her.

Graveside services are scheduled for 9 am Thursday, August 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for Robena J. Duncan of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Duncan, 96, died on August 13, 2024 in Artesia.

Michael Duff will officiate at the services. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesday.

Robena was born on August 8, 1928 at home on a farm in Collingsworth County, Texas; the daughter of Noah Robert Johnson and Elnora Pitcock Johnson. She was the third child of 8 children. She graduated from Samnorwood High School in 1947. She was married to George W. Duncan Jr. on February 28, 1948 in Wellington, Texas. From 1948 to 1953 she worked for Irby Drug, and later on worked for many years in the Artesia Public School Cafeterias.

Robena was a member of First Baptist Church. She served as a Cub Scout leader and enjoyed life and time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Duncan, seven siblings, and a grandson Brad Duncan.

Survivors include her son Robert Duncan and wife Patty; a daughter Kathy Wadkins and husband Jim; grandchildren Ross Duncan, Michael Wadkins and wife Laura, and Kandice Duncan; great-grandchildren Hayden Wadkins, Jarren Wadkins, Nykol Duncan and Bradley Duncan.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff at Artesia General Hospital Emergency Room and ICU, the staff at Artesia Healthcare, and hospice nurses Jamie and Louisa.

“Ponder the path of your feet, let all of your ways be established.”