Obituaries

Ethel Hamilton

Mar 26, 2009

alignjustifyEthel Jean Williams-Hamilton was born January 2, 1939, to John Henry and Emma Williams in Quitaque, Texas. The family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico, when she was four years old. Jean, as she was lovingly called, attended Booker T. Washington School. She went on to obtain her degree in psychology from Compton Community College. alignjustifyWhile living in Hobbs, she...

James Sizemore

Mar 22, 2009

alignjustifyThis world was blessed with the birth of James Jim B. Sizemore on October 17, 1952. Jim lived a life filled with much love and respect for his family and for his many friends. On Sunday, March 22, 2009, at the age of 56, the Lord called for Jim to return to his home in heaven. Funeral services will...

Claudia Blackwell

Mar 18, 2009

alignjustifyClaudia, 93, of Hobbs passed away in her home March 18, 2009, where she resided for 35 years. alignjustifyGraveside services will be held Monday, March 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, New Mexico. Reverend Joe Akins will officiate. alignjustifyArrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home in Hobbs. alignjustifyClaudia, daughter of Claude...

Bobbie Wilkins

Mar 17, 2009

alignjustifyBobbie Jean Wilkins died peacefully at her home in Hobbs at 10:59 p.m., March 17, 2009. Cremation has taken place. alignjustifyShe was a resident of Hobbs New Mexico, for 50 years. She married G.C. Mac McKiddy on February 10, 1945, in Pecos, Texas. They were wed for 64 years. Their children include Camille and husband Bob Wood, deceased, and...

Mildred Matthews

Mar 16, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Mildred King Mathews of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. alignjustifyVisitation is 8 a.m. - 6 .p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until service time Friday. alignjustifyArrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope...

Etta Ambrose

Mar 16, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Etta Lee Ambrose of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. alignjustifyVisitation is 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until service time Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Mrs. Ambrose,...

Marie Williams

Mar 15, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Marie Williams of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home with Pastor La Void Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. alignjustifyVisitation is noon-6 p.rn. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, with the family in attendance from 4-6 p.m. at Chapel of Hope and Wednesday from...

Adera Bradley

Mar 11, 2009

alignjustifyAdera Bradley was born June 11, 1921, in Santo, Texas. She went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2009. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico, with Dr. Dean Mathis officiating. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, at Chapel of Hope Funeral...

Corine Hicks

Mar 11, 2009

alignjustifyAfter over 106 years of a glorious life, Corine went to be with her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, March 11, 2009. She passed away peacefully at Hobbs Health Care Center. Corine was born July 31,1902, near Frost, Texas. As a young girl, she worked the cotton fields. alignjustifyIn her twenties, she met and married Hubert Hicks whom everyone called...

Shirley Lawson

Mar 8, 2009

Shirley Deane Lawson, 72, of Hobbs, New Mexico, died March 8, 2009, in Hobbs. She was born December 1, 1936, in Snomac, Oklahoma. She married Grover Allen Lawson Jr. in 1958 in Brownfield, Texas. alignjustifyNo services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. alignjustifyMrs. Lawson moved to Hobbs, New Mexico,...

James Veteto

Mar 8, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for James Burton Veteto will be held at 11 a.m. March 11, 2009, at First United Methodist Church with Mary Jane VanDussen officiating. Burial will be at noon at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. alignjustifyVisitation is 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. alignjustifyArrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home....

Cleatus Epperson

Mar 5, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Cleatus Jack Epperson of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at Castle Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Dustin Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. alignjustifyThere will be a private family visitation for Mr. Epperson. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. alignjustifyMr. Epperson, 76,...

Thomas Mapp

Mar 1, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Tommy Mapp of Hobbs, New Mexico, formerly of Pasadena, Texas, will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home with Minister Clay Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery: alignjustifyVisitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Chapel of Hope with the family...

Felipe Valdez

Feb 26, 2009

alignjustifyA funeral Mass for Felipe U. Valdez of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Van Horn, Texas. Burial will follow in Van Horn Cemetery in Van Horn, Texas. alignjustifyVisitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. The family will...

Elsie Dickinson

Feb 23, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Tommie Dickinson of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor David Matkins officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. alignjustifyVisitation is noon -7 p.m. Wednesday with the family in attendance from 5-7 p.m. at Chapel of Hope and 8 a.m.- noon Thursday at...

Elizabeth Simon

Feb 22, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Elizabeth Simon of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Catherwood officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Garden Cemetery. alignjustifyVisitation is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009, and 8-8:30 a.m. Wednesday. alignjustifyArrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. alignjustifyMs....

James Abney

Feb 17, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for James Belvin Abney of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at Taylor Street Church of Christ with Minister Mike Kennedy, assisted by Minister Dennis Atherton, officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. alignjustifyVisitation is noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday with the family attendance from 5-7...

Roy Jerden

Feb 17, 2009

alignjustifyRoy B. Jerden of Hobbs, 82, died Tuesday, February 17, in Hobbs. He was born February 26, 1926, in Jayton, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home.

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Fritz Mueller, Sr.

Feb 16, 2009

alignjustifyFuneral services for Fritz P. Mueller Sr. of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel with Chaplain Steve Lord officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel. Arrangements are under the...

Roland Wester

Feb 11, 2009

alignjustifyA memorial service for Roland Byron Wester of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Mathis officiating. Cremation will take place at a later date. alignjustifyArrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. alignjustifyMr. Wester, 70, died February 11, 2009, in Lubbock,...