Obituaries

Spencer K. Emrick

Spencer K. Emrick

Dec 15, 2024

Spencer Kent Emrick, age 64, of Hobbs, NM passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born January 24, 1960, in Hobbs, NM to Charles Kent and Patricia Emrick.

Spencer spent his life as a devoted employee of Rotary Wireline Services for 44 years, where he worked various positions from rigger, operator, and office manager. He was known in the Permian...

David A. Davis

David A. Davis

Dec 10, 2024

David Aaron Davis, 41, of Hobbs, NM, returned home on December 10, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1983, to his loving parents, Raymond W. Davis, Jr. (dec.) and Donice A. Davis. David grew up in Hobbs with his four siblings, Dennis Call (Katie), Matthew Call, Dayle Austin (Ryan), and Brian Davis (Heather). David graduated from Hobbs High School...

L.B. Pool

L.B. Pool

Dec 9, 2024

Our beloved father L.B. Pool passed away on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 89. He is survived by daughter Sharon Elliott of Carlsbad, NM, son Tommy Pool of Hobbs NM, and daughter LaNelle Norcross of Wortham, TX, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

He was born in Vernon, TX on October 4th 1935. He worked in the...

Jennifer Dawn Hernandez

Jennifer Dawn Hernandez

Dec 6, 2024

Jennifer Dawn Curtis Hernandez, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 40 in San Pedro, Belize. Her beautiful, radiant and fun-loving spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on May 13, 1984, in Hobbs, NM, Jennifer grew up surrounded by love and family....

Dr. Anna C. Burns

Dr. Anna C. Burns

Dec 4, 2024

Mrs. Anna Coffey Burns, age 60, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 2024. She was born May 15, 1964, in Durant, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late James and Rubye Coffey.

Anna was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Coffey, and sister, Bettye Coffey.

She was a Temple Baptist Church member and a wonderful...

Frank M. Moreno

Frank M. Moreno

Nov 27, 2024

Frank Marrufo Moreno was born July 29, 1957, in Kermit, Texas, to Isidro and Enriqueta Moreno. The family settled in Artesia, New Mexico. Frank spent many years here. He graduated high school in 1975. After high school Frank began working as a pipeliner with his father. This, as with many who live in this area, led to the beginning of...

Rosario "Chayo" Acosta

Rosario "Chayo" Acosta

Nov 24, 2024

Maria Rosario “Chayo” Muñiz Acosta, 70, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 24th 2024.

Born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, Chayo was the youngest of ten children. She emigrated to the United States with her parents Pedro and Romana Muñiz in 1970.

She met and married the love of her life, Concepcion Acosta, in Lovington,...

Sharon Sagerty

Sharon Sagerty

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra “Sharon” Sagerty, 84, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on November 12, 2024. Born on May 17, 1940, in Mangum, OK, she dedicated her life to education and community service, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Sharon spent 21 years traveling the world with her husband, Tim Sagerty, as he served in the Army. The time she...

Richard Langley

Richard Langley

Nov 11, 2024

Richard Jacob Langley was born on March 20, 1986, to Arnold and Noemi Langley in Kittitas, Washington. 

 Richard attended Kamiakin High School where he graduated in 2004. In 2011, Richard met the love of his Shaniece, 4 years later they were married on February 12th of 2015 and had three beautiful children. Richard was a man whose life was defined by...

Robert Leibel

Robert Leibel

Nov 9, 2024

Beloved community member Robert “Bob” Leibel was called home to the Lord on November 9th, after a brief illness. Bob was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, and grew up on a farm in Glencross, SD. After high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and...

Rafe Jones

Rafe Jones

Nov 9, 2024

 

Rafe Jones, 56, a beloved resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 9, 2024. Born on January 23, 1968, in Abilene, Texas, to Jeannie Chisolm and Tom Jones, Rafe brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He married the love of his life, Georgianne Easter Jones, on January 1, 2024.

A graduate of...

Eusebio L. Carrillo

Eusebio L. Carrillo

Nov 8, 2024

Eusebio "Chebo" Carrillo born on August 14th, 1940 to Matias & Maria Carrillo has passed away on November 8th 2024. Chebo came to Hobbs in 1959 and married Avelina "Abby" Martinez in 1960 and had six children. He began working as a produce clerk at Tooties Supermarket then a produce manager at Furr's Supermarket. After Furr's closed Chebo went to...

Jose Acosta

Jose Acosta

Nov 7, 2024

On November, 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, Joe Cabella Acosta peacefully entered the gates of heaven as they opened wide to welcome him home where he met his savior, Jesus Christ. A God loving man, Joe was born on January 24, 1944, to Josepha Cabella and Antonio Ramirez Acosta.

Upon moving to Lovington, NM, he met the love of...

Anne E. Chaffin

Anne E. Chaffin

Nov 7, 2024

Anne Elliott Chaffin, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher and loyal friend went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Anne was born in Washington, D.C. on October 10, 1927, to Col. Lowell A. Elliott and Marion Tyler Elliott. Anne was the youngest of five children and the only daughter. Anne attended Sargent College and...

Winnie D. Kelly

Winnie D. Kelly

Nov 2, 2024

Winnie Duncan Kelly, born August 29, 1930, in Sierra Blanca, Texas, to Duane and Edna Duncan, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Spokane, Washington surrounded by her family. She was 94 years old. 

Winnie graduated from Hobbs High School and attended the University of New Mexico. She married Rupert E. Kelly, with whom she shared a life full of...

Bridgett Hayes

Bridgett Hayes

Oct 25, 2024

Bridgett Lee Allen Hayes was born in Hobbs, NM on September 5, 1978 and left this world on October 25, 2024. She leaves behind a son, Paul Carlos Hayes, Jr. and a daughter, Isabella Brianne Hayes. In lieu of flowers please give to the Palmer Drug Abuse Program. There will be no services per the family's decision.

Cynthia Scott

Cynthia Scott

Oct 25, 2024

Cynthia L. Scott, Cindy to her friends and Nana to her Family, age 68, left this world on October 25, 2024, when she was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with her father. Cindy was born on January 8, 1956, in Fort Worth, TX to parents Leland and Jean Drinnon. Cindy met and married her husband Ed Scott April...

Aaron L. Williams, Sr.

Aaron L. Williams, Sr.

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Aaron Lay Williams Sr. departed this life on October 22, 2024. A protector, a hero, and the epitome of strength, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by all who were privileged to know him. He was affectionately known as “Bubba” to his family and close friends.  

Born on July 10, 1934, in Yoakum, TX, to...

Robert V. Matthews

Robert V. Matthews

Oct 15, 2024

Surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” Vernell Matthews passed away on October 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, at Medical City Arlington after a short illness.

He was born on August 3, 1950, in Andrews, Texas to Chester and Joyce Matthews. Raised in Andrews, Bob graduated from Andrews High School in 1968 where he was known for his fastball and as the...

Eleazar Garcia

Eleazar Garcia

Oct 14, 2024

Eleazar Garcia,74, beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on October 14, 2024, entering into eternal rest. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Empalme, Tamaulipas, to Refugio and Natividad Garcia. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Rosa Garcia; his daughters, Aracely Sanchez and Maria Quiroga; his sons, Mike Ventura and Eleazar Garcia Jr.; as well as his grandchildren,...

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