Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

George Allen Swain of Jal, NM went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday September 11, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm MDT at the First Baptist Church in Jal, with Pastor Jody O’Briant officiating.  Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery north of Jal. Known to his...

Sep 9, 2020

Glenda Kay (Brister) Cox was born in Hobbs, NM on May 29, 1952. She stepped into the arms of Jesus September 9, 2020 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by her family.

Glenda was born to Loyd and Louise Brister and grew up in Hobbs where she was a lifelong resident. She married the love of her life, Amos...

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, Whitney, loving wife and mother of one child, passed away at the age of 31.

Whitney was born on February 9, 1989 in Hobbs, NM to Paris Thomas. She attended New Mexico Junior College graduating with an Associates of Arts Degree and Eastern New Mexico University Portales where she obtained a Bachelor...

Sep 5, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) Woods, 49, beloved husband, father, son, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 5, 2020. He was born to Peggy Woods and Rudolph Aragon. He is survived by his wife Michele Woods, son Jake Daley, daughter Kayla Woods, and siblings Patti Netzer, Todd Aragon, Jaimey Johnston, Tomas Aragon, and Carmelita Aragon. Nick was...

Aug 31, 2020

Ana Teresa “Terry” Cantu passed away peacefully and was called back home on August 31st, 2020. Terry was born on May 6, 1956 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Santos Salazar and Ana “Mary” Hightower. She married the love of her life Johnny “Camaron” Cantu in 1974 and they began their journey in life together. Terry was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Aug 28, 2020

Kenneth D. McPeters, 95, left his earthly bounds on Friday August 28, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Kenneth was born on September 2, 1925 to Hubert McPeters and Grace Easley in Akins, Oklahoma.

Kenneth grew up in Hobbs, graduated from Hobbs High School, then graduated from New Mexico Tech in Socorro, New Mexico, with a B.S. in Petroleum...

Aug 23, 2020

She left this earthly home on August 23, 2020 to be with her Heavenly Father.  We have come to celebrate the life of Virda D. Grimes Daricek who began this fantastic journey of life on July 31, 1924 in Graham, Texas to John and Viola McBride Grimes.

She moved from Graham, Texas with her parents at the...

Aug 21, 2020

Juan Villalobos, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday Aug.21,2020. He is survived by his wife Marylou Villalobos, his children; Christina Lopez (Rudy), Lilly Lopez (Arnold), Janie Castillo (Arturo), Yolanda Salinas (Jamie), Daniel Villalobos (Chris), Jesse Villalobos (Lupe), Christopher Villalobos, Jessica Licon (Julian), and Jasminn Villalobos, his brothers; Abram Villalobos and Camillo Villalobos, his sisters; Nena Fierro and Tonya...

Aug 20, 2020

On Thursday August 20, 2020 our beloved mother, Mercedes F. Longoria, age 86, lifelong resident of Hobbs entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father. She was born September 14, 1933 to Sotero and Carmen Fuentes and was a member of St. Helena's Catholic Church.  Mercedes will be remembered for her unconditional LOVE. This wonderful Lady will be...

Aug 15, 2020

Our community has sadly lost a pillar Friday, August 14, 2020 when Mrs. Beatrice Benavides favorably known as Mrs. B passed away. Her contributions to the lives of many included being the PTA president at Edison elementary in the 80's and 90's where she would help the school sale popcorn, pickles, granola etc. plus, she could also keep a...

Aug 13, 2020

Betty Barker, 72, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 13, 2020. She entered this world on September 9, 1947 in Amarillo, TX, born to Hazel Boynton. She is survived by her daughters, Casandra Holder, Hobbs, NM, Trinette Jones, Waco, TX and Mary Hill, Seminole, TX, brothers Robert Boynton, Hobbs NM and Edward...

Aug 13, 2020

Fairy Lee Black, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2020.  She and her heart worked tirelessly with unwavering strength until the very end.

Fairy was born, along with her twin brother (J.C.) on November 29, 1931 to James and Dovie Hulse in Littlefield, TX.  They along with her two older sisters, Clendell and...

Aug 13, 2020

Helen Marie (Haley) Starks, 80 years old, passed away on August 13, 2020.

She was born on November 21, 1939 in Seagraves, Texas. She was the daughter of Alva and Ona Haley. She was one is seven children, three brothers and three sisters. She married Troy Starks on May 15, 1965. She was a member of the...

Aug 13, 2020

Larry Shed, longtime businessman in Hobbs, passed away on August 13, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease with Parkinsonism.  He was 78.  Larry Lawayne Shed was born November 7, 1941 in Atwood, OK to Tom and Ruby Shed.  He grew up in Holdenville, OK and came to Hobbs in 1960 where he started...

Aug 13, 2020

Duane P. Patton of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Hobbs, NM was a kind man, loved by family and friends. Duane passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Duane’s story starts on June 14, 1961, the youngest child of Gerald and Inez Patton. He was born in Hobbs, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother...

Aug 11, 2020

Ronald Hammer, 82, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 11, 2020. He entered this world on July 19, 1938 in Graham, OK, born to John and Lona Hammer. He is survived by his wife Peggy Hammer; son Gary Hammer and wife Cathy; with sons Josh and Cody; son Tracy Hammer and wife...

Aug 10, 2020

Phyllis Ann Stephens, 82, was born on May 29, 1938 in Graham, TX to James Wadlow Thornton and Ellan Howell Thornton and passed away on August 10, 2020 in Hobbs, NM. Phyllis was very loving, compassionate, and devoted to her family and her Heavenly Father. She was a kind, gentle soul who never met a stranger and she was...

Aug 5, 2020

Marvel Ann Thomason was born in Merkel, TX on January 14, 1939. She made her home in Hobbs, NM.  On August 5, 2020 in Lubbock, TX., God called Marvel home to be with her Lord and Savior.

She married Melvin “Buzz” Thomason on August 20, 1955 and at times they endured but mostly enjoyed 60 years together. ...

Aug 5, 2020

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”  —Henry Adams

John David Lathrop crossed over on August 5, 2020 at the age of 85.  The youngest of three sons, John was born to Harold and Bessie Lathrop in Hagerman, New Mexico on December 4, 1934.  The family moved to Elida, New...

Aug 4, 2020

Ignacio Alvarado, 56, was born July 31, 1964 in Las Nieves Durango, Mexico to Elena Avila and Rafael Alvarado. He was pronounced deceased in Lubbock, TX on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2020.

Ignacio was an extraordinary individual. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, singing, and gardening. He fulfilled happiness through welcoming all, helping those in need, and prioritizing his family.

Surviving Ignacio are...