Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Jim (J-Dub) Witherspoon of Hobbs, NM was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2020.

He was born to Verna and WT Witherspoon on February 20, 1935.

Jim and his wife, Judy Philpot, both originally from Mena, Arkansas, moved to Hobbs in 1960 to work for the Hobbs...

Nov 24, 2020

Carlos Mendoza Jr., 64, was called to his eternal resting place on November 24, 2020. He entered this world on October 9, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, born to Chuck and Francis Mendoza. He is survived by his wife Connie Mendoza, and children Latae, Charlie, Jasmine, Kelli and Alicia. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1975...

Nov 24, 2020

Charlene L. Gray Obituary

Born October 20, 1928 in Amarillo, Texas to Troy L. Davis and Edna Putman Davis. Charlene went to be with our Lord on November 24, 2020

Charlene married Fred J. Gray on December 2, 1947 in Amarillo, Texas. They were married for sixty-three years until his passing May of...

Nov 23, 2020

Jimmie Templin, 75, beloved wife, sister, and best friend, was called to her eternal resting place on November 23, 2020. On November 2, 1945, she entered this world in Riverside, CA, born to James and Lepha Parkhurst.

She is survived by her sisters Beckie Horton, Bessie Spear, Sally Parkhurst, Delanna Miller, her brothers Bill Rowe and Jesse...

Nov 22, 2020

Ethel Marie Garrett, our mom and grandma went to her heavenly home on November 22, 2020, 82 years of age, passed away at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was married to Thomas H. Garrett, July 27, 1958.  They had four children, James (Pam) Garrett of Denver City, TX, Rodney (Theresa) Garrett of Hobbs, NM, Denise...

Nov 20, 2020

Darrell Roberts, 83, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 20, 2020. He entered this world on October 12, 1937 in Hobbs, NM, born to Shorty and Mildred Roberts. He is survived by his wife Pat Roberts, sister Babe (Bonnie) Johnson, sons Darrell and Raymond Roberts, daughters Debbie Aten and Marla Taylor and...

Nov 19, 2020

Hilario "Larry" Pena Jr, 59, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on November 19, 2020, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Larry was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on December 11, 1960, to Hilario and Paula Pena.

After graduating from Hobbs High, Larry traveled across America as a professional truck driver, which introduced him to...

Nov 17, 2020

Patsy Ruth Elston, age 90, of Hobbs, New Mexico, went home to be with her Lord on November 17, 2020. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas on December 9, 1929, to King Albert and Gladys Laverne Kincaid Green. She was a 1947 honor graduate of Monahans High School, Monahans, Texas. She married the love of her life, Alfred Foy...

Nov 16, 2020

Ro Ann Whitmore

Ro Ann Hare Whitmore would like to let you know that she made it to Heaven on November 16, 2020, and is in the process of hugging everyone there. It’ll take awhile because she’s taking extra time with Jesus, her mom and dad, Marie and Monte Hare, her brother, Jim Hare, sister-in law Joan...

Nov 16, 2020

Alicia Ramirez, 73, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 16, 2020. She entered this world on September 15, 1947 in Kendalia, TX, born to the late Socorro and Maria Calderon. She is survived by her three son Francisco “Frankie” Robledo; Frederick "Rick" Robledo (Lisa); Adrian  "Adie" Robledo (Anabel); and grandchildren – Brittanee Renee Zaragoza;...

Nov 13, 2020

Ann D Janica

Long time Hobbs resident Ann Janica passed away on November 13, 2020 in Hobbs, NM.

Ann was born July 10, 1923 in Philadelphia as a first generation Italian American to Carmine and Marietta Del Russo, as the oldest of three children.  Ann Marie Del Russo, nicknamed “AnnaDel”, helped her father...

Nov 12, 2020

Tommy Grant Mayfield died on November 12, 2020, at age 82. He was the son of Dowe H. and Shirley Mayfield, and he grew up in Post, Texas. From there he went to Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in music education. He later obtained a Master’s degree in the same field from Eastern New Mexico...

Nov 9, 2020

RoJean Massey went to be with the Lord on November 9th in Hobbs, NM.  She was born in Roosevelt County near Dora, NM, and graduated from Dora High School.  She moved to Portales and attended Eastern New Mexico College just long enough to meet her future husband, Ivey, who she married on May 11, 1945.  While waiting for Ivey...

Nov 8, 2020

Kori Jo Thompson passed away on November 8, 2020.  She was born December 22, 1989 to Barbara and Andrew Larrick at Camp Pendleton, CA. She married her best friend, Allen Thompson, in June 2010.

She loved to always be learning. She could not absorb enough when in grade school and middle school. She eventually asked to be...

Nov 5, 2020

Phyllis Ann Jones, 75, was born in Higgins, Texas on January 4th, 1945 to Vernon and Hope Lawrence Green.  Phyllis sadly passed on November 5th, 2020 in Roswell NM surrounded by two children and one granddaughter.

After birth, the family moved to Eunice, New Mexico. Phyllis was the youngest of 4 children. She had two sisters, Katherine...

Nov 3, 2020

Mrs. Cruz Alvarado passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She put a long, courageous fight determined to win. She was born in Plomosas, Chihuahua to Rafael Holguin and Baudilia Holguin on May 3, 1959. She married Alfonso Alvarado on February 1, 1979 and was blessed with 41 years of marriage. She dedicated her...

Nov 1, 2020

Andres Cadena Garcia

Andres passed unexpectedly to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020.  He was 76 years old.

He was born to Asunción Cadena and Pedro Garcia on March 10, 1944 in El Paradero, Chihuahua.  Was married to the love of his life, Teresa for 53 years.

He is survived by...

Oct 28, 2020

Robbie J. Segars went home to Jesus on Oct. 28, 2020 at age 88.

Robbie was born to Claude W. and Beulah Downey on Dec. 23 in Jean, Texas.  Her mother passed away soon after her birth.  As a child, she was raised on a farm in Jean by her paternal grandparents Albert and Lillie Watson, Aunt...

Oct 24, 2020

Marvin Wallace “Cy” Jones

September 16, 1926 – October 24, 2020

M. W. Jones was born to Hilda and Clarence Marvin Jones in Segoville, Texas on September 16, 1926. Later, George Menoher became his stepdad.

Sports were such a big part of the Jones family...

Oct 23, 2020

Brenda Hassler, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 23, 2020. She entered this world on June 22, 1948 in Abilene, Texas, born to Charles and Blanche Sylvester. She is survived by her husband of the home Lee Hassler of Eunice, New Mexico, son and daughter-in-law CL and Amanda...