Obituaries

Richard Ragsdale

Richard Ragsdale

Oct 20, 2020

Richard F. Ragsdale 84 passed away October 20th in Hobbs. He was an only child born to Alfred F Ragsdale and Marian Broach in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He grew up in Burkburnett, Texas where he went to school and excelled in sports.

That’s when he met the love of his life, Nina Garviene Warren. They were married...

Rudy Rodriguez

Rudy Rodriguez

Oct 19, 2020

Rudy Rodriguez Sr. was called to his eternal resting place on October 19th, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1943 in Lamesa, Texas, born to Juan and Margarita Rodriguez. Raul is survived by his wife of the home Martha Rodriguez, son Rudy Rodriguez Jr. (Glenda), his three daughters; Norma Garcia (Joe), Maria Martinez (Fabian), Jane Rodriguez (Stephen) all...

Louis Rayburn

Louis Rayburn

Oct 18, 2020

Louis E. Rayburn received his heavenly wings on October 18th. Meeting him at the pearly gates was his wife of 54 years, Lois Rayburn. She preceded him in death December 12, 2000. He was born June 27, 1924, in Odessa.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ethel; two brothers, Lt. Col. E.T. Rayburn and...

Bobby Lord

Bobby Lord

Oct 16, 2020

Bobby Lord, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 16, 2020. He entered this world on February 20, 1934 in Sanco, TX, born to William and Eula Lord. He is survived by his wife of the home Kay Lord, sons; Mike Lord (LeaAnn), Seminole, Texas and Larry Lord (Sheri), Monahans, Texas, daughter; Le'Ann Reaves...

Elaine Shipman

Elaine Shipman

Oct 15, 2020

Audrey Elaine Shipman passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the Lord October 15, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Hobbs, NM.  Elaine graduated from Lovington High School, Class of 1957. Born in Houston, Texas to Lillian Ethelene and Frank Thomas Sifferman, Sr on October 28.  She spent her childhood in Tomball and Bowie, Texas. Her family...

Ima Woods

Ima Woods

Oct 15, 2020

Ima Lavern Lee Woods, 94, of Midland, Tx finished her ‘ole temporal journey on Earth on October 15, 2020, passing into an eternal life in Heaven.She was born July 26, 1926 in James, TX to Robert E. and Katie Foulger Lee. Raised in East Texas in a sharecropper family, Lavern was the last survivor of eleven siblings. She was...

Richard Casillas

Richard Casillas

Oct 13, 2020

Richard F. Casillas, 67, of Hobbs, New Mexico, lost his two-year battle to lung cancer and went Home to our Lord and Savior at 3:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Richard, who is affectionately known as “Pops” to his children, grandchildren, and most who knew him, was born in Seymour, TX, on August 27, 1953, to Jesse and...

Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee

Oct 11, 2020

Jonathan David Lee, 18, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11th, 2020. He was born in Hobbs, NM on July 24, 2002 to Jerry Darin Lee and Shelley Lewann (Pate) Lee.

Jonathan attended Hobbs High School where he was a member of SkillsUSA. He was also a member of the Lea County Fishing League where...

Oscar Ornelas-Enriquez

Oscar Ornelas-Enriquez

Oct 6, 2020

Oscar Leopoldo Ornelas Enriquez, an avid angler and die-hard Cowboys fan left this earth Tuesday October 6th at the age of 59.

Oscar is survived by his mother Esperanza Hernandez, his children Fabian Luna, Oscar Enriquez and De’Anica Gonzalez, his 6 grandsons Uzziah, Aidan, Ethan, Enzo, Jaxon and Hendrix, and his brothers and sisters Daniel Enriquez, Blanca...

Kenneth Mapp

Kenneth Mapp

Oct 4, 2020

Kenneth Mapp, 79, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on October 4, 2020. He entered this world on February 1, 1941 in Monument, NM, born to Tom and Gladys Mapp. He is survived by his spouse Janice Mapp, Lovingly known to Kenneth as Blondie; Son Lance and wife Malinda, daughter Tammy, and...

Velma Hubbard

Velma Hubbard

Sep 27, 2020

Velma Hubbard, 91, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 27, 2020. She entered this world on June 28, 1929, in Ellsworth, KS, born to Adolph F. Schultz and Augusta Bohl. She is survived by her sons Glen Hubbard and wife, Sandy of Hobbs, New Mexico; Allen Hubbard and wife, Rhonda of Atchison, Kansas, Stanley...

Hilario Hernandez

Hilario Hernandez

Sep 25, 2020

Larry V. Hernandez was called home on September 25th after fighting the Covid-19 virus. Larry is survived by his wife Elva, his daughter Debbie, his three sons, Larry Jr, Jerry Lee, and Saul Hernandez. He also has eight grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Brittany, Jerrad, Chelsye, Zachary, Taylor Faith, and Kaitlyn. And seven great grandchildren, Ace, Tristan, Luke, Dawson, Levi, Judah,...

Jo Pipal

Jo Pipal

Sep 23, 2020

Jo Claire Pipal, age 62 of Granbury, TX passed away September 23, 2020 peacefully in her sleep.

She was known by many as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.  Jo was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays.  For many years, she collected a...

Wanda Terrell

Wanda Terrell

Sep 20, 2020

Wanda Jo Terrell (Sanders) was born on March 21,1941 and died September 20,2020 with her husband, two daughters and her dog, Jodi by her side.

She was preceded in death by she son David D. Terrell, her parents Earnest and Myrtle Sanders and seven siblings.  She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Otto E. Terrell,  two ...

Benny Mccann

Benny Mccann

Sep 20, 2020

Benny Starr McCann passed peacefully from this life on September 20, 2020.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 24, at 2:00 at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery where he will be buried beside his two sons, John and Benjamin. Benny was born in Drumright, Oklahoma on January 21, 1930, to Benjamin and Maggie Stowe McCann as...

Tommy Roberson

Tommy Roberson

Sep 17, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Tommy Terrell Roberson at the age of 45. Tommy was born on March 15,1975 in Albuquerque, NM and raised by his loving parents Tom and Josie Roberson in Hobbs, NM.

He will be lovingly remembered by his father, Tom Roberson; his wife, Erica...

Lawrence Hill

Lawrence Hill

Sep 17, 2020

Lawrence Ray Hill passed away September 1, 2020 at the Garden Terrace Nursing home in Graham, Texas from complications of a stroke.  He was 84 years young.

A resident of Hobbs, NM for the last 35 years, he moved to Graham in September 2019 after his stroke to be closer to his children.

Lawrence was...

Margarito Chavez

Margarito Chavez

Sep 15, 2020

Margarito Chavez passed away September 15, 2020, in Hobbs, NM peacefully at his home. He was 93 years of age. As a teenager he moved to Hobbs from Stanton, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Herlinda Chavez, his wife Trina, one son Robert; five brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include one sister, Leonarda (Jim)...

Rosa Martinez

Rosa Martinez

Sep 13, 2020

Rosa Martinez peacefully passed away September 13, 2020. She was born September 4, 1957 to Maria Altagracia Contreras and Lucas Villegas. She and her brother were raised by her paternal grandmother Guadalupe Villegas in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. At a young age she attended church alongside her grandmother at the 4th Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús in...

Joel Cruz Soto

Joel Cruz Soto

Sep 12, 2020

Joel Cruz Soto, 74, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 12, 2020. He entered this world on July 25, 1946 in Moctezuma, Chihuahua, born to Manuel Cruz and Guadalupe Soto. He is survived by his spouse Angelina Cruz-Nevarez, his sons Ever, Joel Jr., Sergio, and Aron; his daughters Milka Reza, Lupe Cruz, Ivonne Ferrales,...

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