Obituaries

Dora Willis

Nov 21, 2018

Dora Beatrice Willis was born March 29, 1933, in McAlester, OK to William McHenry and Jakie Lee Bolen. She was the oldest of their eight children. She left this world to be with her loving Savior Jesus Christ on November 21, 2018, in Hobbs, NM. Bea married the love of her life, Donald Wayne Willis, November 23, 1955 in...

Johnnie Wardlaw

Nov 20, 2018

Johnnie Marlene Wardlaw, was born in Pioneer, LA on June 25, 1936 to John and Omie Blackman, Jr. She passed away in Hobbs on November 20, 2018. She married Marion Elkannah Wardlaw on June 5, 1957. He preceded in in death on February 5, 1991. She is survived by two sons; Marion Randall Wardlaw and wife Denise of Lubbock,...

David Mojica

Nov 19, 2018

David Lee Mojica passed from this life on November 19, 2018. David was born on October 17, 1960 to Julian and Corine Mojica in Hobbs, NM. David is survived by his partner, April Omey; his mother, Corine Mojica of Hobbs; his brothers, Robert (Barbara) Mojica of Hobbs and Julian Mojica, Jr. of Cotulla, TX; his children, David Lee (Chris...

Madison Cook

Nov 17, 2018

Madison (Matt) Cook passed away November 17, 2018 at Desert Springs Rehab Center. He was born in English, KY to Madison Cook and Hester Cook. He is survived by his wife Olivia Cook, one brother; Harley Cook, one son; Chris (Nancy) Cook of Cairo, GA, daughters; Janet (Alex) Zavistovich of Washington, D.C. and Sherrie (Nick) Potgieter of Sylvester, GA,...

David Womble

Nov 15, 2018

David Burl Womble passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, NM. Dave was born on August 23, 1923 at home in Peoria, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; Vernie and Ruth Womble, his wife of 60 years; Virginia, his daughter; Sue, brother; Milo, and three sisters; Vada, Nadine, and...

Robert Burris

Nov 15, 2018

Robert Eric Burris, age 46, was born on March 4, 1972 in Hobbs, NM to Asa (Bucky) and Karen Burris. He passed away on Thursday, November 15th after battling cancer. Robert was employed by GEO Group as a correctional officer for 20 years. He was a graduate of Hobbs High School and was proud to have achieved a black...

Bobby Garza

Nov 13, 2018

Bobby Garza, 39, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2018 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. He was born October 21, 1979 in Hereford, TX to Pete and Guadalupe Garza. Bobby was a man who could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. He was an accomplished fisherman, loved golf and loved watching and playing football. He was...

Baudelia Holguin

Nov 11, 2018

This is the story of Baudelia Rios de Holguin. Baudelia was a wonderful woman that is loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "‘buelita" as her grandchildren wholeheartedly called her, or "Mamá," as she was called by her kids, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, and matriarch like no other could be. She was born on May...

Helen Wilson

Nov 11, 2018

Helen Katherine Wilson was born on December 4th, 1917 to John (Janez) Spreitzer and Katherine Spreitzer in Calumet, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister; Mary Spreitzer, brothers; Edward Spreitzer (Dorothy), Jakop (Paul) Spreitzer (Helen), and John Spreitzer (Jean), her husband; James G. Wilson and her son, Andrew Vargo (Linda). She is survived by her...

Juan Soto, Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Juan (Juanito) Jr. Soto the oldest of 3 children was born Jan. 4, 2001 in Hobbs, NM to Juan Soto and Martha E. Soto. Juan left our world to be with his family in heaven on Nov. 10, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. Juan was a senior at HHS and held a 4.0 GPA. Juan has 2 sisters; Yessenia A....

Audelia Mejorado

Nov 5, 2018

On the morning of November 5th, Audelia R. Mejorado, rested her weary soul in Jesus arms, surrounded by her family, she is pain free, happy and rejoicing. Audelia was born to Antonio and Ramona Rivas in Delmita, TX on September 26, 1940. Surviving Audelia are her children, Alma Garcia (Rick), Ray Mejorado (Diane), Steven Mejorado (Margi), Anthony Mejorado (Cathy),...

Sherman Holder

Nov 3, 2018

Sherman Denton Holder 87, was called to service in Heaven on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from Hobbs, NM. Sherman was born on December 1, 1930 in Young County, TX. He was the youngest of 12 siblings born to the parents William Lee and Martha Bell Holder. On September 4, 1948 in Wichita Falls, TX, Sherman married his lifelong love,...

Brett Martin

Nov 1, 2018

Brett Dixon Martin of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Abilene, Texas. He was born August 31, 1967 in Abilene to Jimmy and Sue Martin. He graduated in 1985 from Eunice High School. He began his career in the oil and gas fields, working his way up from water hauler to his final job...

Billie Stewart

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Stewart, 81, passed away October 29, 2018, in Hobbs. She was born August 11, 1937, in Hobbs, N.M. She married Geral Stewart on December 24, 1962, in Hobbs. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked for GTE as a telephone operator for 28 years. After retirement she worked for Eddins-Walcher Company, and Quick Cuts....

Willie Hall

Oct 25, 2018

Service Gathering Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ray Flowers

Oct 25, 2018

Ray Flowers, 75 was born November 20, 1942 in Vernon, TX to C.H and Louise Flowers. He left us to be with the Lord on October 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents C.H & Louise Flowers, brother Clury Flowers, Jr. and sister-in-law Irene Naron. He married Shirley Jean Mock September 15,1962 in Hobbs. In Ray's...

Ronald Ridley

Oct 23, 2018

Ronald Ridley, 70, was born October 26, 1947 in Del Rio, TX to Harold and Bertie Ridley. He passed away in Odessa, TX on October 23, 2018. Ronald graduated from high school in Del Rio, TX. He joined the Navy in 1968, which he served six years. Ronald married Patricia Ridley on October 16, 1998. Ronald loved his Lord...

Kristi Mcpeters

Oct 16, 2018

Kristi Teague McPeters, 49, was born July 16, 1969 in Hobbs, NM to Eddie and Karren Teague. She passed away in Hobbs on October 16, 2018. Kristi married Jud McPeters in Lovington on February 14, 2000. She attended Crosswinds Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Jud McPeters, two sons; Nathan McPeters and Zakary McPeters, her father Eddie...

Deloris Smith

Oct 13, 2018

Deloris M. Smith, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning October 13, 2018. She was born November 30, 1931 in Wright City, TX to Omega Guy and Virginia Edwards. She is survived by her children; son David K. Pinson and wife Cheryl, daughter Rovana Presley and husband Jim, and son Joe Mark Pinson, brother;...

Samuel Jackson

Oct 11, 2018

Samuel Luther-Ray Jackson, age 45 days, our little angel, was called to the Lord's house on Thursday October 11, 2018. Samuel was born on August 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. weighing 6 pounds, 2.11 ounce and was 19 inches long at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs. Samuel was the son of Christopher Jackson and Alexis Minnerup of Hobbs....