Obituaries

Rose Franklin

Apr 9, 2019

Rose Franklin of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Apr 9, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Service Burial Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Road Hobbs, NM  88240

Arlie Self

Apr 9, 2019

Arlie M. Self, age 90, passed away April 9, 2019 at Autumn Grove Cottage, a caring and loving community in Spring, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1928, in Wellman, TX, to Ira L. and Martha Self. On February 26, 1947, he married Lou Cook and they lived most of their married life in...

Virginia Beeson

Apr 9, 2019

Virginia Beeson, 88, of Hobbs, passed away on April 9, 2019 at her home in Hobbs. Virginia was born in Lockwood, Missouri to Dora and Percy Windes on September 1, 1930. She graduated from Golden City High School in Golden City, Missouri in 1950. At the age on 16, Virginia was stricken with polio and was crippled in her...

Doris Edwardson

Apr 8, 2019

Doris Kleven Edwardson, 92, passed away April 8 in Hobbs, NM. She was born September 26, 1926 in Berthold, ND. She married Lester Edwardson on April 5, 1947 in Havre, MT. Survivors include: Bonita (Richard) Brakey, Amarillo, TX, Wylie "Deano" (Kristine) Edwardson, Auburn, WA, Janene (Bill) Thompson, Hobbs, NM, Coleen Carpenter, Auburn, WA, Leasa (Dan) Glover, Spokane, WA, brothers;...

Dorothy Kimery

Apr 7, 2019

Dorothy G. Kimery, age 88, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Dorothy was born on September 10, 1930 in Ardmore, OK to Tommie and Gladys Mapp. Dorothy went to school in Monument where she was state champion in tennis several years. Dorothy worked alongside her husband, James at the NM Dept. of VFW in Albuquerque,...

Gilbert Granger, Sr.

Apr 2, 2019

Gilbert S. Granger, Sr., age 81, of Hobbs passed away peacefully from this life on April 2, 2019, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Gilbert was born to Joseph, Sr. and Asencion Granger on February 4, 1938, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A successful business owner, Gilbert spent a lifetime pouring concrete in New Mexico and Texas where his...

Jerry Felts

Mar 28, 2019

Jerry Felts, 84, was born to Ray and Leah Felts in Drumright, OK on March 23, 1935. He passed away March 28, 2019 in Hobbs. Jerry graduated from Drumright High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma A & M University in 1957. He worked his entire career in the oil service industry with...

Chang Kang

Mar 27, 2019

Chang-Hwan Kang (Tommy, 81) was born Dec 6, 1937 in Korea. He passed away in Hobbs on March 27, 2019. He came to Hobbs in 1973 and was helped by the late James Murray III and Judge Don Maddox to get established. He was known to be very friendly, helpful, and kind. Everyone who came in contact with him...

Jean Pulliam

Mar 20, 2019

Jean Pulliam, "Nanny", born April 15, 1926 in Noodle, Tx to Lester and Rebecca Patton passed away March 20, 2019 at the age of 92. Jean was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Jean had many joys in her life she loved her pets, her garden, she loved shopping, and hosting all her family for...

Dolores Belyeu

Mar 18, 2019

Dolores I. Belyeu, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed away March 18, 2019, in Lubbock, TX. Dolores had many joys in her life. She loved her pets, her garden, she loved reading and sitting outside, but above all she loved spending time with her family. Dolores never met a stranger and would talk to everyone that had a moment, even...

Junior Green

Mar 15, 2019

Junior "Pop" Aubrey Green passed away peacefully in Big Springs, TX on March 15, 2019 at the age of 92. Junior is survived by his spouse Berta Green of Hobbs, NM, sons; Rodney Green and spouse Roxanne Green of Palisade, CO, Randy Green and spouse Toni Green of Hobbs, NM, daughter-in-law; Rhonda Green of Eunice, NM, numerous grandchildren and...

Arthur Cox

Mar 12, 2019

Arthur William "Willie" Cox was born on May 27th, 1927 to George Amos Sidney Cox and Mattie Belle Cox, in Waldron, Arkansas. He passed from this life at his home of 61 years, on March 12th, 2019. He married Doris Elizabeth Holland on January 8th, 1949. They had 67 years, 11 months, and 10 days of a very blessed...

Gayle Johncox

Mar 10, 2019

Judith Gayle Johncox, 71, of Hobbs, died Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born to the late Walter and Margie Speck, on September 18, 1947. Gayle worked in the community for many years, she enjoyed working with people the most and serving others. She took an early retirement to travel with not only her first mate but her soul...

Annette Euing

Mar 9, 2019

Annette Rudean Sandlin married Edwin Earl Euing on Nov 18, 1950 in Paducah, Texas. They were the talk of the town as they rode their Harley-Davidson motorcycle around the Texas country roads with their friends. That free spirit remained with Annette through-out her life time as she and Ed move from the farm to the oil field in 1954...

Tammy Ross

Feb 27, 2019

Tammy Marie Ross passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three children who loved her deeply on the 27th of February 2019. She displayed effortless grace and optimism until her last breath. Tammy was born on the 29th of November in 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She moved to New Mexico as a young child to join her family. For...

Leopoldo Martinez

Feb 27, 2019

On the morning of February 27, 2019, Leo (Polo) Martinez of Hobbs, NM went home to be with the Lord. Leo (Polo) was born to Lucrecia Prieto and Leopoldo Martinez Sr. in September 25, 1960. He is a 1979 Hobbs High graduate. He also worked in the oilfield most of his life (Banta, Texaco, Chevron, Chesapeake and 3S services)....

Sandra Butler

Feb 26, 2019

Sandra G Butler, 74, was born on April 18, 1944 in Big Spring, TX to Pearlie and Travis Odell. She went home to her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2019. She married Sidney Butler on February 15, 1964, and moved to Hobbs in 1965, where she raised 5 children. Sandra was a devoted Sunday School teacher for many...

Nita Arsbon

Feb 22, 2019

Nita Arsbon, 95, was born November 21, 1923 in Corsicana, TX to Lafayette and Vera Hall. She passed away in Hobbs on February 22, 2019. In 1953 Nita married Red Arsbon in Lovington, NM. She volunteered at the Big Spring VA Clinic and was instrumental in bringing the VA Clinic to Hobbs and volunteered as a Pink Lady in...

Mattie Harris

Feb 21, 2019

Earline Harris, 97, was born on January 26, 1922 in Tupelo, MS to James (Jim) and Zemma Gurley. She grew up in Ada, OK. She received a B.S. degree in education from East Central State Teacher's College in 1944. She married her high school sweetheart, Winford (W.L.) Harris on March 4, 1944. They had two children; James L. (Jim)...

Linda Shelton

Feb 17, 2019

Linda Sue Shelton, 36, passed from this life on February 17, 2019 at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, NM. She was born on December 22, 1981 to Domingo and, Mary Bolanos in Seminole, TX. She graduated from Seminole High School and relocated to Clovis, NM, where she married Edward Shelton in 2008. Together they moved to Hobbs and...