Obituaries

Carita Greebon

Jan 17, 2019

Carita was born June 6, 1934 in Houston, Texas to Fred and Geraldine Brocke and passed away on January 17, 2019 in Hobbs. After meeting at a branding on Charlcia Taylors ranch, she married Roy Greebon. Her husband's family were instrumental in founding First Baptist Church where Carita worked in the nursery for over twenty years. She was a...

V. Callaway

Jan 14, 2019

Virgil Jr (VJ) Callaway went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jackie Leon Callaway, Bonnie Callaway, his brothers Jack, Ralph & Don Callaway, and his sister and brother-in-law Roy & Betty Callaway. He was survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Troy & Patty Robinson and...

Jose Davila, Sr

Jan 13, 2019

Jose Alejandro Davila entered eternal life on January 13, 2019. He was born on April 21, 1938 in Edinburg, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Anita of the home, his children; Mary Lou Frost, Jose Davila, Jr., Noemi Davila, Gilberto Davila, Criselda Venegas, Ralph Sanchez, Margarita Rodriquez, and Guillermo Ramirez. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Victor Lopez Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

Victor Manuel Lopez, Sr, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Hobbs, NM. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife and sister at his side. He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on July 14, 1937. He worked for the City of Hobbs Street Dept. for 20 years, until his retirement in 1999....

Sim Levy

Jan 11, 2019

On July 1, 1935 a second son was born to Herman S. and Lois Levy at All Saints Episcopal Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. The family moved to Hobbs within a few weeks of his birth and Hobbs has been the Levy Family home place since then. Sim H. "Bubba" Levy, long time resident and businessman of Hobbs, passed...

Jimmy Ivy

Jan 9, 2019

Jimmy D. "Jim" Ivy was born July 1, 1934 to Luther and Flora Ivy in Memphis, Texas, and passed from this life on January 9, 2019 in Hobbs, NM. He was the third of four children. Jimmy graduated from Seminole High School and later attended Western New Mexico University on a football scholarship. He was preceded in death in...

Donald Underhill

Jan 9, 2019

Donald Lafayette Underhill, 94, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. While his entire family grieves his passing, they rejoice in knowing that he is with our Lord and Savior in Heaven. Don took great delight in serving the Lord and, even in his final days, made it a...

Phyllis Nelson

Jan 4, 2019

After a family reunion/Christmas celebration on December 22, Maxine passed away peacefully on January 4, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born July 7, 1927 to Marion and Lillie Chism Hamrick in Colorado City, Tx. In 1954 Maxine moved to Monahans Tx with her two sons, Dick and Don Bratton where she met Farris Nelson. They were...

Juanita Saiz

Dec 30, 2018

Visitation Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240 Thursday, January 3, 2019 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, January 4, 2019 8:00 am until service time Service Funeral Service Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240...

Socorro Talavera

Dec 28, 2018

Socorro Hernandez Talavera, 65 of EL Paso, TX was granted her angel wings on December 28, 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and friends whom loved her very much. She attended Jefferson High School in EL Paso, Tx. She was a homemaker and her interests were family, gardening, and she devoted her time and energy...

Ronald Nixon

Dec 26, 2018

Ronald I. Nixon 79 of Hobbs, NM passed away December 26, 2018. Ronald was born January 25, 1939 in Hext, Menard County, Texas to Leo Howard and Hazel (High) Nixon. He graduated high school in London, TX in 1956 and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1958 he married Jolene Davis at the First Baptist Church...

Artie White

Dec 23, 2018

Artie E. White was born May 1, 1952 to Mr. Jacob Howard Rice Sr. and Mrs. Artie E. Rice in Hobbs, NM. Artie was the youngest of nine children. Artie accepted Christ at a young age and united with Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church where she still attended when her health allowed her to. Artie met and married Ronald...

Dorothy Bingham

Dec 21, 2018

Dorothy Sue (Bodenhamer) Bingham was born on March 7,1923 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Suzie Pearl and Fred Walton Bodenhamer. She died on December 21, 2018 at the age of 95 while living in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dorothy was in the first graduating class of Will Rogers High School of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She obtained an Associate's Degree from the University...

R Callahan

Dec 19, 2018

R L Callahan, 56, was born September 15, 1962 in Hobbs, NM. He passed from this life on December 19, 2018. He is survived by his mother Shirley Baird, a sister; Shelli Auld, three children; Cathlene Callahan, Sean Michael Callahan and Cheyenne Callahan and three nieces. He was a great-uncle to nine great-nieces and nephews. He had a raft...

Corey Cruce

Dec 17, 2018

Corey Scott Cruce was born on August 13th, 1975 in Alamogordo, NM, and passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2018. Corey attended Southern Heights Elementary, Heizer Jr High, and Hobbs High School. He graduated with the Class of 1993. He went on to work at Cobra Well Service, Watson Truck & Supply, and finally Forklift Enterprises. In May of...

Dorothy Mason

Dec 12, 2018

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Mason will be held Monday, December 17, 2:00 pm at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home, with Pastor Zach Souter officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. She will be in state on Sunday, December 16, from 2-5 pm and Monday, 8 am until service time. Mrs. Mason was born on August 25,...

Lindsey Sisk

Dec 11, 2018

Lindsey Kaye Sisk, 28, was born November 21, 1990 in Hobbs, to Joel and Malissa Sisk. She went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Lindsey fought a childhood disease courageously and without complaint her entire life. Her beautiful smile, positive attitude, and humor will always live in our memories of her. She was our hero. Lindsey was a...

Steven Bates

Dec 10, 2018

Steven Edward Bates, born February 19th, 1992, was the most loving father, friend, brother and son. His life subsided on Monday, December 10, 2018. He is survived by his son; Lathan Dean Ty Bates, father; Randy Bates, mother; Deanna Fleck, step-father, Paul Skaggs, brothers; Dakota, Joshua & wife Jadelyn Bates, Brandon Rush, and Derek and wife Brandi Wilson, sister;...

Melba Aytes

Dec 8, 2018

Melba Aytes, 74, died Saturday, December 8th at Lea Regional Hospital. Melba was a CNA for many years-her love for people was endless. She was married to Ray Aytes. She is survived by her two sons; Kevin Aytes and Michael Aytes, her sister; Willene Collins, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Mildred Brown

Dec 6, 2018

Mildred Louise Brown was born on February the 26th, 1940 to the late Zeak Lovell and Jimmie Lee Williams in Quitaque TX. The family moved to Hobbs in 1942, where they planted roots and became lifetime citizens of Hobbs. She attended Booker T Washington, then went on to pursue various fields of employment. Mildred grew up with a passion...