Obituaries

Mar 22, 2020

Jimmy Callaway of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 22, 2020. His wishes were to be cremated and no services at this time.

Mar 21, 2020

Peggy Jarrel of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 9, 2020

Bettye Ann Whitehead was born on May 31, 1932, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, to Dallas and Gladys (Holt) Martin.  Her family moved to Roswell, NM, in the 1940’s.  There, she met Gene Edsel Whitehead at Salt Creek Baptist Church, and they were married on June 9, 1950.  They initially moved to Springfield, MO, and ultimately ended up in Hobbs, NM....

Mar 6, 2020

Funeral Mass for Charles Edgar “Chuck” Moran will be Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MDT at St. Helena Catholic Church, Hobbs, New Mexico.  Visitation will take place at Chapel of Hope on Thursday March 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Visitation with the family will be...

Mar 5, 2020

Rosa Rico, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her family by her side in Hobbs, NM. Rosa was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She loved gardening, traveling, watching her Novelas but most of all her family. Rosa was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of Samaria Pentecostal Church. Her memory will be...

Mar 2, 2020

Berta “Grandmother” Lucille Morris Green passed away peacefully in Hobbs, New Mexico on March 02, 2020 at the age of 87.

Berta is survived by her sons; Rodney Green and spouse Roxanne Green of Palisade, Colorado, Randy Green and spouse Toni Green of Hobbs, New Mexico, Rhonda Green of Eunice, New Mexico; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Gale and Betty Morris...

Feb 24, 2020

Ricky Wayne Ford, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Rick was born November 7, 1969 to Cecil and LaVon Ford and a big sister who loved him! Rick graduated from Hobbs high school in 1987 and continued his education in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University. Graduating with a degree in Hotel/restaurant management and education. He returned to...

Feb 22, 2020

Thelma Marie Kemp, of Hobbs, went home to Heaven on February 22, 2020.

Thelma was born on April 21, 1935 in Teague Switch, NM. She retired from Mobil/Exxon after thirty years as a Senior Production Clerk. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, square dancing and she loved animals, quilting and cross-stitch. She was a lifetime member at Crosswinds...

Feb 22, 2020

In the early morning of February 22, 2020 Lorenzo Gonzales was carried by angels to heaven where there are no more tears and no more pain.  Lorenzo was born in Socorro, New Mexico on November 26, 1978 to parents Lawrence and Elpidia Gonzales.  Lorenzo had a passion for cooking and also enjoyed spending time with family, especially his nieces...

Feb 19, 2020

David G. Allen, 72, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.  He attended Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served as an Elder and Trustee.

David Allen was born in Hobbs to Bobbye and Fred Allen in 1947.  He graduated from Hobbs High School in...

Feb 15, 2020

Mike C. Rojas, 61, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX, with his family by his side. Mike was born on June 03, 1958 in Lovington, NM. He was a self-employed contactor who remodeled many homes over the years. Mike was a funny, talented, and hardworking man. He enjoyed cooking, drawing, and painting....

Feb 13, 2020

Sylvia Gonzalez, age 61 of Hobbs, passed away on February 13th, surrounded by her children. She was born to Reyes Hinojosa and Adelaida Robledo on January 24th, 1959.  Sylvia married Hector Gonzalez on December 31st, 1975 and had 4 children, who then went on to bless them with 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife,...

Feb 10, 2020

Michael Thomas Neal, age 58, of Hobbs, NM passed away at his home on February 10, 2020.

Michael Neal was born on November 12, 1961 in Hobbs, NM.  He was a giving and loving individual who cared about those around him, and he always made people feel loved.  He loved attending chooselife CHURCH and enjoyed giving towards...

Feb 9, 2020

“Coach” Isidoro G. (Ted) Salgado Jr., 84 of Hobbs, NM passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Isidoro was born on November 17, 1935 in Alpine, Texas to Isidoro Sr. and Catalina Salgado. He attended Alpine schools and graduated from Alpine High School in 1955.

Feb 6, 2020

Deloris Darlene (Cargill) Harrington, 86, was born July 12, 1933 in Shamrock, OK to Leota Cargill and entered Heaven’s Gates February 6, 2020. Deloris married the love of her life H.L. (Doc) Harrington August 1, 1950 on his 21st birthday in Bristow, OK.

The couple moved to Pampa, TX in 1952 and later moved to Hobbs, NM...

Feb 5, 2020

Bescelia Kaye Lanehart, 66, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Midland, TX.  Bescelia was born on November 27, 1953 to Rudolph and Evelyn Lanehart in Garden City, Kansas. She was raised in Hobbs, graduated from Hobbs High School and was employed by the City of Hobbs.  Bescelia then moved to Odessa, worked for...

Feb 4, 2020

Della Castillo was born in Roswell, NM on September 9, 1959 to Raymond Sr. and Mandy Padilla. Our Beautiful Angel entered Heavens Gates on February 4, 2020 at age 60. Della moved to Hobbs, NM in 1968.

She was of Catholic faith and was a very good woman, she was a simple woman. She enjoyed her country...

Feb 2, 2020

Cornelia (Ms. Peaches) Granger was born on January 2, 1930 in Chapel Hill, TX to Tyree Morris Sr. and Gertrude Mayes.

Cornelia moved to Hobbs, NM in the early 1940's. She married Willie Bo Granger Sr., who proceeded her in death on June 24, 2015. She began her career as a custodian at the Hobbs High School...

Feb 1, 2020

Judy Gushwa-Singleterry 75, of Hobbs was called home on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Judy was born in Clovis, NM on October 4th, 1944. She grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico where she graduated from Hobbs high school in 1962. Judy married David Singleterry in 2002. She worked at Gen’s Flowers and Gifts for many years before opening...

Jan 30, 2020

Maxine Morrill was born November 11, 1931 in Lapoint, Utah to McCoy Nyberg and Fern Warburton in her maternal grandparent’s farm home.  As soon as she was old enough, she spent all her time on the farm helping her father.  As she grew up she could mow hay and do all farm chores with a team of horses.  After...