Obituaries

Sep 30, 2019

Clifford Frank Henson was born on February 21, 1951, in Hereford, Texas to David and Evelyn (Frost) Henson.  He was called home to Heaven on September 30, 2019, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Clifford graduated from Hobbs High in 1971 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. Ogden LPD 5 during the Vietnam Era.

Sep 28, 2019

In Loving Memory

Gary Lynn Green, 77, of Hobbs, NM passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Lea Regional Hospital. Born June 10, 1942 in Colorado City, TX to Glen Aston and Irene (Holmes) Green, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, sports enthusiast, mentor to many, and friend to all. Mr. Green impacted...

Sep 27, 2019

Jose Raul Lopez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on December 21, 1961 to Victor and Graciela Lopez, he departed this world on September 27, 2019.   The family moved to California when Jose was three years old after 10 years they moved to Hobbs, NM.  In Hobbs, he attended Hobbs schools and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1980.

Sep 22, 2019

Jack Lee Hull, born to George Hull and Nell (Appleton) Hull on April 12, 1955.  He was saved on May 8, 1977 at Bonnie Doone Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC while serving as a paratrooper in the United States Army.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years Carolyn, father George Hull, mother-in-law Dell Moore, son Jackson (Tiffany),...

Sep 20, 2019

Orlando Hunter was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on Oct. 27, 1943, to the late William and Helen Hunter. He departed this world on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, to take his place in the supreme concourse in service to God.

Within two years of his birth, Orlando’s family moved to California, where he was raised in Los...

Sep 19, 2019

Our loving Mother was born Patricia Elizabeth Evers, on Dec 18th 1943 in New Ulm Minnesota; to Theodore & Madeline (Niedecker) Evers. Pat was the eldest of six children. She joined our Father in Heaven on Sept 19th, 2019, at the age of 76.

Patricia graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; during...

Sep 19, 2019

Missionary Mardis Berry was born on April 2, 1927, in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Willie Lewis. Mrs. Berry transitioned into glory on September 19, 2019, surrounded by love ones. She lived in Hobbs, New Mexico for over 64 years. Missionary Berry was a devoted Christian and shared the Word of the Lord with...

Sep 14, 2019

Lois Marion Cutler formerly of Sun City, Arizona and Cambridge, Vermont passed away on September 14, 2019 at her residence at Goodlife in Lovington, New Mexico. Lois was born on June 29th, 1926 in Winchendon, MA. Daughter of Leon M. Plummer and Marion B. Irwin. Lois is survived by her daughter and son in law Linda and Francis "Robie"...

Sep 12, 2019

Our queen was called home September 12th 2019. She was born on February 22nd 1939, to Guadalupe Galindo and Hilaria Pena, in San Juan, Ojinaga, Chihuahua. Margarita worked for the Hobbs Schools for over 27 years. Most of those years were worked at Jefferson Elementary. She was loved and adored by everyone including, the staff and students....

Sep 11, 2019

Peggy Denise Maldonado was called home September 11, 2019. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Peggy will be remembered for her love of life, always ready to take on the next challenge. As an entrepreneur, she loved adventure and chased her dreams, facing adversity in life, head on. Peggy leaves behind 4 children, to carry on...

Sep 5, 2019

Misty Nicole Tobias, 17, of Hobbs, NM drifted into the arms of our Lord on September 5, 2019 with family and friends by her side.

Misty was a senior at Hobbs High School, and a member of the National Honor Society.  She had already been accepted to Texas State University and was planning on pursuing a degree in...

Sep 3, 2019

Cory Alan McCracken was born July 3, 1983 in Hobbs to Gary and Susie Sherrill McCracken.  Cory passed from this life on September 3, 2019 in Hobbs.

Cremation will take place and a burial of the cremains will be buried at a later date.

Cory was a graduate of Hobbs High School.  He was a...

Aug 29, 2019

Gwen L Reid was born June 26, 1956 in Snyder, Texas to Ernest L and Virgie Jewel Vaughn. She married Gary Reid on January 27, 1971 in Seminole, Texas and they made their home in Hobbs and Monument, NM.

Gwen enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, trips to Vegas and spending time with her family. She considered her children...

Aug 29, 2019

Sarah Ruth (Owens) Boone was born on March 21, 1930 in Campti, Louisiana to Otto Seba Owens and Ruth Lee Lowery Owens. At 89 years of age, Sarah peacefully slipped away to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2019 after 10 years of overcoming the challenges to her health. She was a brave and courageous fighter proving...

Aug 25, 2019

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Kristal Janay Avena, left this world too soon, at 24 years young on Aug. 25, 2019. Born in Phoenix, AZ on April 18, 1995 to Jesus Avena JR of Guadalupe, AZ and Ida Rodriguez of Hobbs NM.

Kristal was a loving and devoted mother; she spent every...

Aug 24, 2019

Chloe Swan Sims left this earthly home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2019 at the age of 98 years and 9 days. Chloe was born August 15, 1921 in Spur, Texas to Andrew Jackson Slaton and Ollie Franklin (Pierce) Slaton. Chloe was the 13th child of 14 children. Chloe had 8 sisters and...

Aug 21, 2019

Betty Rose Cooper went home to be with her Lord on August 21, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born on January 6, 1931 in Indiahoma, Oklahoma.  She later attended college and rodeoed at Cameron University where she met and married Dale “Tuffy” Cooper in 1950 and was married for 63 years until his passing.  They would...

Aug 15, 2019

Kenneth Karl Batson died at home early on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2019.  He was born on April 2, 1932, in Endee, New Mexico, and was the youngest of the seven children of Laura and Clarence Batson, all of whom preceded him in death.  He is survived by Charlotte Ann McSpadden Batson, his wife of 58 years....

Aug 10, 2019

Ansel Farris, 85, passed away peacefully with his family present on August 10, 2019. He was born in Lovington, NM on January 10, 1934 to Jesse and Wille Mae Farris.

Ansel was in the US Army and was stationed in Germany, where he met the love of his life, Ulla Baumgart. They married on June 7, 1958...

Aug 9, 2019

Cletus P. Stinnett, 74, of Hobbs, NM, died August 9, 2019. He was born in Bokoshe, Oklahoma on March 6, 1945 to Frank and Dorothy Stinnett. He retired from Kelly Coppedge and opened his own business, Stinnett’s Auto Service.

He is survived by his wife Donna Stinnett of Hobbs, sons; Cletus R. and wife Julie Stinnett of...