Obituaries

Feb 16, 2022

Julia May Hutson Wilson passed away February 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  Julia was born April 10, 1938, in Cyril, Oklahoma.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mollie Edwards, first husband Joe D. Hutson, second husband Dean Wilson, grandson Brett Perry, great-grandson Joshua Williams, brother David Edwards.

Julia survivors include...

Feb 15, 2022

Darrel Lawson, 77 of Hobbs, NM, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 15, 2022.  Darrel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Darrel entered this world on August 9, 1944, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, born to Clyde and Lorena Lawson.  He grew up in Hobbs where he attended school.  He retired as a service...

Feb 13, 2022

Kay Skaggs, 75, of Hobbs, passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 13, 2022.

Kay was born on August 23 in Rotan, Texas to William “Bill” and Beatrice Carmichael.

On November 1st 1963, Kay married her High School Sweetheart Freddie Skaggs in Juarez, Mexico.

That union lasted for 33 years...

Feb 12, 2022

Nolan Brunson was born in El Paso, Texas on December 1, 1927 and passed away in Hobbs on February 12, 2022 at the age of 94.  Nolan moved to Hobbs with his family in the summer of 1944 and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1945.  He remembered a town filled mostly with dirt and caliche roads with only...

Feb 11, 2022

Johnny Clyde "John" Flowers, 78, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on February 11, 2022 in Lubbock, TX. He entered this world on December 27, 1943 in Yukon, OK to Grady and Nettie Faye Flowers. He worked over 40 years in oil & gas before retiring. He spent the past 45 years in...

Feb 7, 2022

Keith Lane Dobry 67, of Hobbs, NM, passed away from a long Illness on Monday February 7, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.  Keith was born on September 18, 1954, in Lawton, OK, to James and Mary (Shipley) Dobry.

Keith worked for the family business (Ranchers Steakhouse formally known as Western Sizzlin) for 30 plus years until his illness....

Feb 4, 2022

Milton Neal Hodges was born on November 14, 1942, and passed from this life on February 4, 2022, at the age of 79.  He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Frank and Inez Hodges who preceded him in death.  His sister, Joalene Lemonds, also preceded him in death.

He married Patsy LaFern Forbes on November 26,...

Feb 3, 2022

Nathaniel Lopez Salazar

“So a horse walks into a bar…”  To those that knew Nathan, know that he could barely keep his composure while telling this joke.  No matter how many times he said it, he always had tears and uncontrollable laughter by the time he ended it.

Nathaniel was born to Jose...

Jan 29, 2022

Obituary

Joanne Hummel

Joanne was born to Mace and Nancy King on August 3, 1944, in Banana River Naval Air Center, Brevard Co.,  Florida.  She was raised with two sisters Barbara and Beverly in Artesia New Mexico.  At the age of 6 Joanne began piano lessons which developed into a lifelong deep...

Jan 28, 2022

Barbara Jane Ericksen, 85, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. Barbara was the only girl of four children born to Lloyd and Marguerite Brown on June17th, 1936, in Doniphan, Nebraska. She married Charles “Pete” Ericksen on May 15th, 1955, in Nebraska moving to Hobbs, NM in 1967 with their five children.

Barbara had...

Jan 28, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce that Ricky Dean Wynn passed from this life on Friday, January 28, 2022.

Ricky was born August 10, 1977, to Richard and Pam Wynn in Seminole, TX.  Ricky grew up in Hobbs with his brother and sister. He started loving music and cars at a young age, a passion that...

Jan 26, 2022

Archie Bernard Evans | July 26, 1950 - January 26, 2022

Archie Bernard Evans was the "baby brother" and seventh child born to Oscar Evans and Gladys (Spirlin) Evans on July 26, 1950, in Hobbs, New Mexico.  He entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas.  He was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Griffis of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jan 21, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 20, 2022

After a short illness, Steven Edwin Blesch, age 84, went home to The Lord Jesus Christ on January 20th, 2022 at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 3rd, 1937, and was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin G. and Helen L. Blesch, and daughter Adell Chambers. He is survived by his wife...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose M. Olivas 64, died on January 20,2022, outside his apartment at Wood Leaf Apartments in Hobbs, N.M.

Jose was born October 15, 1957.  In Ojinaga, Chich., to Moises and Maria de Jesus Olivas.  Jose was the fourth child from eleven brothers and sisters.  He loved spending time with his family especially with his children and grandchildren....

Jan 19, 2022

Jimmie Rae Gordon Sr. of Hobbs gained his wings and passed over to Heaven on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at his home, at the age of 87. Jimmie was born on January 5, 1935, in Leesville Louisiana to James Freeman and Louise Gordon. In his younger years he was a fireman in Leesville Louisiana.  In 1978 he heard rumor...

Jan 18, 2022

Bobbye Ruth Leeper Bond May 17, 1932 - January 18, 2022 Bobbye was born May 17, 1932, in De Queen, Arkansas to Joseph Holman and Gladys Crow Leeper. She passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Bobbye grew up in De Queen Arkansas, alongside her six siblings; brothers Winfred, Joseph Holman Jr....

Jan 16, 2022

Johnny Mac Vestal Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his Lubbock, Texas home. He previously resided in Hobbs, New Mexico for over 60 years.

He is survived by his daughter Pam and husband Ken of Lake Forest, California; son Johnny and wife Shelley of Lubbock, Texas; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Jan 15, 2022

Billy G. Garza, 62, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Billy was born Dec. 25, 1959 in McCamey, Tx, the son of Joe Garza & Esther Granado. He attended Odessa High and continued his career as a welder until retirement. In December 1997, Billy was united in marriage with Janice L. Munoz, of Hobbs. Billy enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2022

Glenda Pool departed this world and joined the angels on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  She was born in Brownfield, Texas on April 3, 1946, to Elmer and Flossie Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  Family meant everything to her, and she never failed to be there for us, no matter what. We will miss her so...