Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Jack A. Manry went home to his Heavenly Father Dec 12, 2021.  Jack was born to Claud E. Manry and Willie Mae Norris, Sept 11, 1938.  He was one of 11 children and is survived by 3 siblings, 1 brother, Jim Manry (Martha Jo) Norman Ok, Kay Hampton, Odessa TX, Mary Williams (Clifford) of Azel, TX.

Jack...

Dec 8, 2021

Delia (Gonzales) Ramirez 77, of Hobbs, NM passed away December 8, 2021. Delia was born May 22 1944, in Malaga, NM to David and Felipa Gonzales. She graduated high school in Carlsbad, NM in 1963 and married Bill Ramirez on July 13, 1974.

Delia enjoyed spending time with family and loved them dearly. She especially enjoyed supporting...

Dec 2, 2021

Jenny Armendarez was born on September 13, 1958, in Carlsbad, NM to Nestor and Maria Armendarez. She was 63 years old when she passed away. Jenny was very spiritual in her faith. She was simple, but yet elegant and intelligent in her own way.

She graduated from Eunice High School in 1977. After she graduated from Eunice...

Dec 1, 2021

Stanley Granger of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Dec 1, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 28, 2021

Shirley Fay Williams was born on January 3, 1936, in Lubbock, TX to Sam and Marthie Floyd.  She had one sister, Dottie Floyd Lowrey who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1953 and then attended McMurry College in Abilene, TX where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Williams.  Shirley and Jimmy married in...

Nov 27, 2021

Linda May Finlay Johnson

Born in Coleman, Tx on November 27th, 1953.  She entered eternal rest on her terms on November 27th, 2021.

Linda lived her life to the fullest.  She raised and rode horses, loved wave runners & boats,

4-wheelers, and camping.  But most of all she loved to fly...

Nov 26, 2021

Alta Dean (Willis) Chenault was born March 30,1939 in Stanton, Texas. She slipped into the arms of Jesus on November 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Her childhood years were in Lovington, New Mexico where she lived with her family and went to school. On October 31, 1975 she married her soul mate LLoyd Chenault and they...

Nov 21, 2021

Connie was born November 25th, 1969, in Hobbs, New Mexico, and passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 21st, 2021, due to natural causes.  She attended school in Hobbs, graduating from Hobbs High School, and later attending the NMJC and University of the Southwest. Connie was a talented math tutor for several years in Hobbs, before moving...

Nov 20, 2021

A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL GAINED HER WINGS

Darla Myrick, a beautiful soul, and lifelong resident of Hobbs NM passed away on September 20th of 2021.  Darla is survived by her mother, Mary Myrick; nieces and nephew, Amanda, Chelsie, and Joshua; great nieces and great nephews, Trevor, Shealynn, Justice, Bradley, Raelynn, Dylan, Jose, and many more who...

Nov 17, 2021

Byron H. Palmer, 41, passed away on November 17th, 2021.  He was born to Kenneth and Regina Palmer in Hobbs, New Mexico on December 27th, 1979.  He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1998.  During high school he was an active member of the American Red Cross Youth Group and volunteered with the Humane Society.  Throughout the years he...

Nov 11, 2021

Jessie T. Trevino, 77, of Hobbs, NM passed away on Thursday, November 11th, 2021.  Jessie was born March 17, 1944, to Sirildo and Carmen Trevino.  He was married forty-four years to his loving wife Teresita “Terry” Trevino.  He was a proud father to his four children, Tammy Romero, Timothy Crume, Jesus “Corkey” and Molly Trevino and Neal and Connie...

Nov 10, 2021

George Montes Jr.

April 8, 1960 – November 10, 2021 (age 61)

After a difficult and painful battle with cancer, George is at peace now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born April 8, 1960, in El Paso, Texas.

Throughout his life, George took great pride...

Nov 8, 2021

Joe Albert Mendez passed away November 8, 2021 at the family home following a lengthy chronic illness.   Joe attended Hobbs public schools and St. Helena’s Catholic School.  He was a lifetime member of St. Helena’s Catholic Church serving as an altar boy, as well as participant in the annual selling of Christmas trees with his father for parish fundraising...

Nov 8, 2021

Hazel Bernice (Truby) Ternes, known as Judy by her family and friends passed away November 8th after suffering a stroke at the age of 96. She was a long-time former resident of Hobbs and was living in Longmont, CO at the time of her death. She was born August 6th, 1925 in Gallina, New Mexico to Dave and Reda...

Nov 7, 2021

Steven Kenneth Anderson, born June 6th, 1953, in Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 7th, 2021, at age 68.  A memorial will be held for friends and family at the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame on November 16th, at 5:30pm.  The memorial is come and go with a short remembrance at 6pm.  In lieu of...

Nov 6, 2021

"So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery...

Nov 5, 2021

Katie Marie Rodriguez passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021.  She was born on October 2, 2006. Katie was 15 Years old.  She was the best Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Cousin, and Friend anyone could ask for.

In her short, beautiful life, Katie lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures.  She had so many talents.  She was...

Nov 2, 2021

Patricio Calvillo 31, Beloved Son, Father, Brother was called to his eternal resting place on November 2, 2021.  He entered this world September 25, 1990, to Patricio and Therese “Terri” Calvillo.  He is survived by his daughter McKenzie Calvillo, mother Therese “Terri” Reza, sister Mariaha Leon and Partner Brandon Pierce, stepfather Urbano and Joni Melendez of Katy TX, aunt...

Oct 31, 2021

Christopher “Todd” Bailey:

Todd Bailey was born on July 4, 1972 and passed on October 31, 2021.  He was a 1990 HHS Graduate, 1993 NMJC Graduate, and 1996 ENMU Graduate. Todd started his career at the Hobbs News Sun in 1997.  In July 2002, he left Hobbs to work at the Santa Fe New Mexican. He decided...

Oct 29, 2021

Ronald McCreesh was born on January 10, 1937 in West Point, New York to Gladys and Bernie McCreesh. He died on October 29, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy illness.

He and his mother moved to Roswell, New Mexico in 1935. He attended Roswell High School and graduated in May 1937. He...