Obituaries

Jun 10, 2020

Bobby Wright, 70, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 15,1950, in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Dewey and Dorothy Wright. Bobby was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn on November 10, 1970, by Bro. Ulyess Wright Sr. at the age of 20....

Jun 7, 2020

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Virginia Rose Grayson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of Hobbs, NM, was called to her eternal resting place, at the age of 92. Virginia entered this world on March 20, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, born to Lowell and Faye Wise. She was raised in Monument, NM where she met and married...

Jun 7, 2020

Josefina Miramontes of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jun 7, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 7, 2020

Loretha was given life on June 27, 1930, in Marlin, Texas.

“Nanny,” as she was affectionately known, was a great joy to be around. Everyone she came in contact with loved her, and she genuinely loved them back.  To know her was to love her.

She received her education from the Marlin School District. As...

Jun 6, 2020

Carol Jan Black

Jan Black was born on January 13, 1945, in Portales, NM to Henry Eugene Simmons and Norma Ruth Mason Simmons.  She died peacefully June 6. 2020 at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She graduated from Dora High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree (Summa Cum Laude) and her Master of Arts...

Jun 5, 2020

Manuel Navarrette was born on May 10th 1940 and entered into rest on June 5th 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and three bothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Eva M. Navarrette, son Jaime & Oralia Navarrette of Hobbs, son Arturo & Marisela Navarrette of Hobbs, daughter Rosa Navarrette...

May 30, 2020

The Honorable Craig J. La Bree, 63, of Hobbs, NM, passed away May 30, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Washington D.C on December 3, 1956, to parents Jack and Michelle La Bree.

Craig is preceded in death by his father John E. La Bree. He is survived by his mother Michelle V. La Bree,...

May 28, 2020

On Thursday, May 28, 2020, Leon Cecil Thompson, loving husband and father of three children passed away at home at the age of 92.

Leon was born on February 15, 1928, to Evelyn and Randall Thompson in Amarillo, Texas. He served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne during World War II. At the war’s...

May 24, 2020

Jesus took our father James Lynn Walker home on May 24, 2020. He was born December 23, 1926 in Ethel, MS.  After his service ended with the Merchant Marines and the Coast Guard during World War II, Lynn followed his sister to the oilfield booming town of Hobbs, New Mexico in 1948. He landed his first job as a...

May 23, 2020

Sherrill “Sherrie” Ann Denton was granted her Angel wings and went home to Jesus on May 23, 2020 at the age of 71.

Sherrie was born to Leslie Earl Smith and Vila Valerie Smith on August 26, 1948 in Levelland, Texas.  As a teenager, she won many beauty pageants including Miss Muleshoe, Most Beautiful and Miss Sand...

May 15, 2020

Vedie Ann Noseff went to be with her “Lord” on May 15, 2020.  She lost her battle for life after an extended illness.

Ann was born on June 28, 1929 in Abilene, Texas.  She was one of three daughters and one son born to Ludie and Josephine Gatewood.  Ann grew up in and around Anson, Texas and...

May 15, 2020

Evelyn Ruth Wynne, 96, of Carlsbad was born Aug. 27, 1923 to Mary French and M.L. McAnally in Brady, Texas. She passed away at a Hobbs nursing facility on May 15 after a brief illness.

Evelyn graduated from Brady High School in 1941. She married Marion Claude Wynne in 1947 and the couple moved to Carlsbad where...

May 13, 2020

Ivey D. Massey was born in Vernon, Texas on February 6, 1927.  His childhood and school years were spent in various oil field towns.  He moved to Portales, New Mexico where he graduated from high school.  Ivey attended Eastern New Mexico College just long enough to meet his future wife, RoJean.  Soon after, he joined the Navy because of...

May 13, 2020

Abraham Espinoza

Abraham Espinoza 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 13, 2020 in Hobbs, NM.  He was born in Villa Hidalgo, Dgo, Mexico on October 09, 1935 to Luis and Lupe Espinoza.  He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Tavo, Fernando, Pedro, Elias, and Andres.  He is survived by...

May 13, 2020

Janice Jones passed away May 13, 2020, a warrior against cancer to her last days.  A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Born October 22, 1944, Janice grew up in Hobbs with her brother Royce and parents Frank and Clair Eades.  She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1963.  She married Jack Jones on...

May 11, 2020

Linda Darnell Jones Baugh age 73 of Hobbs, NM passed away from natural causes and went to be with the Lord in the evening of Monday, May 11th. Linda was born to Jack and Doris Jones April, 7th, 1947 in Loraine, Tx. They Lived in Oklahoma and Texas but she spent the majority of her life in Hobbs and...

May 11, 2020

“Mary” “Mary Lou” Reza, 78, entered into the heavens on May 11, 2020, at her home in Hobbs, NM surrounded by her loving family.  She entered this world on February 14, 1942 in Pearsall, Texas to Juan Trevino and Augustina Moreno Becerra.

She met the love of her life, Victorio “Victor” G Reza, they married on April...

May 10, 2020

Jimmie Dale Teer, beloved husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born in Fouke, Arkansas on February 13, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Thelma of 67 years and 2 daughters, Terry McCallister and Pam Teer and 3 grandchildren, Calvary Callender, Matt McCallister and Scott McCallister and 5 great-grandchildren. He retired...

May 9, 2020

David Rodriguez gained his wings on Saturday, May 9th.  He was 57 years old, born April 21, 1963 in Hobbs, New Mexico. David was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He began working when he was 11 years old, loved the outdoors, and spent most of his time in his shop. He loved...

May 8, 2020

Joan (Jo Ann) Robbins, 90, of Hobbs, NM went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She died of natural causes secondary to heart and lung diseases. She was born in Borger, TX on November 30, 1929 to the late Virginia (Mabry) and Thomas Davison.

Joan is survived...