Obituaries

Dec 27, 2020

Everardo (Shorty) Fuentez

Shorty was born in the small town of McCamey, Texas on September 27th, 1962 to Manuela and Jacobo Avila.  He passed away on December 27, 2020.

He married the love of his life Lupe Espinoza on April 12th, 1986 in Hobbs, NM.  Shorty attended Hobbs High where he...

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley Jean Burrell, 84, was born Oct. 6, 1936.  She passed away in Hobbs, NM on Dec. 25, 2020.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marvin Abel and Rubena Abel, a sister Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband Tommy Burrell.

Surviving her are her sons, Rick Burrell of Pearl, Mississippi; and Terry...

Dec 19, 2020

Pauline Hall, 93, of Hobbs New Mexico passed away December 19,2020.  Pauline was born June 16, 1927 to Howard and Blanche Miles in Dimmit, Texas.  She was raised in Las Cruses, New Mexico and moved to Hobbs in 1957 with her husband Ralph. Pauline had three children.  Her survivors are:  daughter, Pam Dees of Hobbs, daughter, Kathy Wiseman (Johnny)...

Dec 18, 2020

Rosenda (Rosa) Rodriguez ,83,  was born July 12,1937 to Espiridion and Gregoria De Los Santos.   Rosa passed to her eternal place in heaven on December 18,2020 in Hobbs, NM.

She is survived by her husband Guillermo Rodriguez, one daughter Rebecca Stark her husband Sam of Eula TX, two sons Eddie Rodriguez and his wife Rosemarie of Hobbs,...

Dec 15, 2020

Archie Wiggins, Sr.

Although the physical remains of Archie Wiggins, Sr., have been cared for, we the family and friends are gathering to remember his wonderful presence and the beautiful life he lived. On this day of December 15, 2021, we will celebrate the life and passing our beloved Archie Wiggins, Sr., who was a...

Dec 13, 2020

Pedro Carmona, 47, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 13,2020. He entered this world on October 18, 1973 in Juarez, CHH, born to Pedro Contreras Rodriguez and Maria Hilda Carmona. He is survived by his daughters; Jennifer Contreras, Ildelena Contreras, and Lucero Contreras, his granddaughter Génesis Jay Spears Contreras, his sister Martha Maria Contreras Carmona,...

Dec 13, 2020

Cornelio Garcia age 60 of Eunice NM, passed away Sunday Dec.13,2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Garcia was born July 18,1960 to Domingo and Paula Garcia in Kermit TX. Cornelio is survived by his beloved wife Eloisa Garcia. His children; Brenda Garcia, Cindy Caravero, Victoria Muniz, Daniel Reyes and wife Synthia of Kermit TX. Belinda Reyes...

Dec 11, 2020

Zenna Dee Stockton Cox, age 80, passed away December 11, 2020 in Andrews, Texas.  She entered this world on March 20, 1940, in Hobbs New Mexico, to Charley and Ethel (Jones) Stockton.  She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1958 and married her lifelong love, Martin “M.T.” Cox on May 31, 1958, at First Christian Church.

Zenna...

Dec 10, 2020

Larry Dean Barnett, 77, of Hobbs NM passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2020.  Larry was born on January 29, 1943 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Fred and Zula Barnett.  He attended school at San Jon, New Mexico where he participated in all sports and helped his team win the state basketball champion in 1961 before there...

Dec 10, 2020

Eunice was born in Riceville, Iowa on July 20, 1918 to Elizabeth & Henry Weber, the youngest of seven children. She went to be with Our Lord at 102 years old, on December 10, 2020. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1936. Afterwards, she taught a semester of Country School outside of Riceville. She spent a few years...

Dec 9, 2020

De Lanna Sue Miller, 68, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and good friend, departed this world for her eternal home on December 9, 2020.  She was born to Derl Ray and Zella Mae Miller in Pampa, Texas on December 3, 1952.

She is survived by brother Ellis Miller and wife Debbie of Hobbs, NM; brother De Wayne Miller...

Dec 7, 2020

Kooper Davis went to meet Jesus on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Kooper was born in Hobbs NM on August 9, 2003 and spent his childhood in Lovington before moving to Hobbs with his family, Father Justin Davis, Mother Heather Davis and his younger siblings, where he was an honors student, athlete and student leader.

Kooper...

Dec 6, 2020

Our beloved Arnold Lopez passed away on December 6th, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1961 to Eliseo and Magdalena Lopez in Brownfield TX. Arnold Lopez married Lilly Villalobos on December 2nd 1982 in Seminole TX. He worked for Dales Auto Paint and Supply for thirty years. Then he worked for NAPA Auto Parts for three years before...

Dec 5, 2020

Kelly Patno, 56, beloved Sister and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 5, 2020. She entered this world on March 24, 1964 in Mena, Arkansas, born to Lorin David Davis and Freeda Davis. She is survived by her sister Debbie Taylor; daughter Valerie Patno; son Derek Patno; and son Taylor Lydick. Kelly is survived by...

Dec 4, 2020

Betty "Lori" Weber, Forty-seven years ago, on September 5, 1973, in Artesia, NM, Betty Loryane Hensley Weber came into her parent's life: Shirley and Carl Hensley. At age 20, she married her best friend and soul mate, John A Weber. Together they had one child, who is a son, and named him Zachary A Weber. Betty was a long-devoted...

Dec 4, 2020

Sharon Kay Johnson Witherspoon

September 13, 1970 - December 4, 2020

Our beloved Sharon Kay Johnson Witherspoon, 50, went home to be with our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ on Friday, December 4, 2020.

Sharon was born September 13, 1970 in Lubbock, Texas, to TC and Minzie Kay Johnson.

Dec 3, 2020

Dawsie S. Cline, age 99 and a World War II Veteran, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, here in Hobbs, New Mexico.  He was born on November 28, 1921 to Seburn and Ella Mae Cline (Harrison) in Lubbock County, Texas.

When he was in the 8th grade, he told many of his classmates that they would not...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert E. Lane passed away on November 30, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  He was born in Gridley, Kansas on July 5, 1927 to Frank Oliver and Helen Whitney Lane.

His family moved to Mountainair, N.M. in 1929.  Bob graduated from Mountainair High School in 1945 and was drafted into the army shortly after graduation. He spent...

Nov 29, 2020

Duane was born to Marion Lee Williams and Anna Morowitz Williams on November 29, 1932 in Anthony, Kansas and went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

He graduated from Beaver High School in 1950. On June 8, 1952 he married Norma Faye McNerlin in Balko, Oklahoma. Shortly after their marriage, Duane enlisted in the...

Nov 28, 2020

Linda Winker, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home in Eunice, NM.  She is survived by her husband Bill Winker, their two daughters: Carol Miller and Donna Taylor, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.   No services are planned at this time.