Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Walter Wayne Reams was born September 15th, 1933, to John Preston Reams and Katy Rhea Whidden. He passed away on January 6th, 2023, in Hobbs.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his sisters, Wanda Rhea and Adelia Mae and his son, Robbie.

He is survived by his wife Anita, two daughters,...

Jan 5, 2023

Ramona Rios Ward 66, of Jal, NM, passed away January 5, 2023, at her home in Jal after battling cancer. She was born March 9, 1956, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, MX. Ramona married Stacy Ward on December 4, 1989, in Kermit, TX. They shared 33 years together.

Ramona was an amazing and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Jan 5, 2023

Jack was born October 12, 1936 in Carlsbad, NM to Harold Garner & Zella Adams.  He went home on January 5, 2023, surrounded by family at Hobbs Covenant Hospital

Jack served his country in United States Navy for 30 years of service.  He went to work in the oilfield and truck driving.

Jack was preceded...

Jan 2, 2023

Bettye Thomas Barnes passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 in the loving care of her daughter, whom she loved deeply. She displayed great strength and grace until her last breath.

Bettye Thomas Barnes was born January 3, 1932 in Gladewater, Tx to Jessie Thomas and Effie Williams Thomas. She moved to Hobbs as a young child...

Dec 30, 2022

Seborn Van South was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 31, 1966, to Billy Van and Margaret Ann South. He was called to his heavenly home on December 30, 2022. He was the toughest guy that anyone knew and fought and won so many battles through his life.

Seborn married his high school sweetheart, Tracy Ann...

Dec 29, 2022

Guadalupe Zaragoza, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. She was born in Kenedy, TX to Gilberto Luna and Dominga Luna on September 7, 1947. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, tia, cousin, and friend. She was the happiest during family celebrations. She loved to travel and shop; she was always searching...

Dec 27, 2022

Gilbert Sherman Saloga passed away December 27, 2022, surrounded by family at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born January 11, 1932 in Hutchison, Kansas to Emil and Ruth Saloga. Gilbert married the love of his life, Ann Davis Smith, on June 10, 1967. They were married 49 years and raised six daughters.

Gilbert and...

Dec 25, 2022

Larry Van Brooker of Hobbs, NM passed away at the age of 84 in Andrews, TX. He was born in Crews, TX on March 24,1938 and the first born to E.O and Lola Brooker. Larry grew up in Levelland, TX and later he and his wife Mary Brooker moved to Hobbs, NM where they currently reside. Larry worked in...

Dec 23, 2022

On December 22, 2022, Ted Casey of Hobbs, New Mexico was called home. He was born on the 24th of May 1960 in Globe AZ to William and Bessie (Caillouette) Casey. Ted grew up in and around Safford AZ and Lordsburg, NM. Ted was the youngest of four children. His first job was at Road Forks down by Lordsburg...

Dec 22, 2022

Robert Clifford Whinery “Clifford” 84, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away, December 22, 2022, in Hobbs, NM.

Clifford was born in Socorro, New Mexico to John “Snooks” Robert Whinery & Beatrice Whinery.  He was a 1957 graduate of Hobbs High School.

Clifford is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Whinery; parents, John...

Dec 21, 2022

Jerry G. Parks was born November 4, 1932, on a farm near Tipton, Oklahoma to Elizabeth Thurman and Odell Parks. He was the high school president and graduated from Tipton High School in 1950. He then attended Oklahoma AM College and graduated from Brantley Draughon Business College in Fort Worth, Texas. From 1952 through 1960 Jerry was in active...

Dec 16, 2022

Robert Edgar Russell was born in St. Paul, Nebraska on May 11, 1941, the son of Mae and Kenneth Russell and younger brother of Ronnie.  By the time he was 9 months old, Bob was a sun-loving California boy. He lived in Los Angeles until third grade; then Solvang, where his dad, Ken would take him on his truck...

Dec 15, 2022

Winfred Dean Sutton, 74 was born July 7, 1948 in Golden, Oklahoma to Dinzel and Lottie Sutton. He passed away on December 15, 2022 in Lubbock TX.

Win grew up in Stigler, Oklahoma where he attended and graduated from Stigler High School. After high school Win moved to Seminole TX, then onto Hobbs, NM where he then entered...

Dec 8, 2022

Harold Ray Sherrill was born on October 28, 1933, in Seagraves, Texas to Rector Ray and Stella Jewell Sherrill.  He passed away at the age of 89 on December 8, 2022, with his bride of 64 years holding his hands.  He is survived by his loving wife Judith Sherrill; (sister Elsie Criswell); (brothers Alvin and Norman); son Robin (wife...

Dec 7, 2022

Guillermina Amaya passed away on Dec 7, 2022. Guillermina’s loved ones are composing Guillermina’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 6, 2022

Ignacio M. Ruiz, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home in Eunice, NM surrounded by family.

Ignacio was born in Palomas, Ojinaga, Mexico to Ignacio Jr. and Eulalia Ruiz on April 25, 1938. He was one of eight children. He leaves behind his wife, Olga (Eunice, NM); five children, Daniel Ruiz (Sylvia) Eunice, NM,...

Dec 5, 2022

Melodee Cooper passed away on Monday December 5, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. Melodee fought the good fight against cancer to the very end and passed away surrounded by family and friends who loved her.

Melodee was born to Michael and Dianna Boulter in Lubbock on August 25, 1979. Even from the beginning she was a force to...

Dec 1, 2022

Richard Pena was born on January 29, 1984, In Hobbs New, Mexico. Richard graduated from Hobbs High School in 2003.  He leaves behind his parents Gil and Criselda Pena along with his sister and his niece Corina and Alyssa Pena. Richard passed away unexpectedly on December 1st, 2022 at the age of 38 in Lubbock TX. He enjoyed listening...

Nov 24, 2022

Isabella Carmella Montoya was born May 7, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was the second youngest daughter to Gerardo Montoya and Alma Ramos. Isabella departed from her life on November 24th, 2022.

Isabella attended school at Meadow ISD along with her younger sister Daniella. Isabella was a big-hearted, kind, sweet, loving, and caring little girl. She...

Nov 21, 2022

Alfredo Zaragoza- A coach to hundreds, an inspiration to many, and a friend to all- peacefully passed away November 21, 2022 at his home in Hobbs, Nm, surrounded by loved ones.

Born March 17, 1951, in Artesia, NM to Raul and Felicitas Zaragoza. Fred was a humorist from the beginning to the very end. He loved cracking...