Obituaries

Steve Ely

Jun 22, 2017

Steve S. Ely, 72, was born October 25, 1944 in Jal, NM to Spencer and Ruth Ely. He passed away at his home in Jal on June 22, 2017. Steve was the owner and operator of Jal Welding. He was a mechanical engineer and worked in Nigeria. Steve served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. He was...

Frances Ritchie

Jun 18, 2017

On Sunday, June 18, 2017, God looked down onto this earth and said, Fran, come home to Me. Frances Adelia Kyle was born November 23rd, 1940 in Seminole, Texas to Margaret and H.C. Kyle. She attended Seminole schools where she graduated in 1959. Fran married Byron Ritchie on December 23rd, 1959 in McCamey, Texas. The couple moved from Fort...

Laverne Chaffin

Jun 14, 2017

LaVerne Chaffin was born on January 31, 1938 in Pecos, Texas to Doyle and Lorene Breedlove. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2017 in Eunice, New Mexico. LaVerne spent her early years in Monahans, Crane and Wimberly, Texas before her family settled in San Marcos, Texas where she attended school through her sophomore...

Thiessan Lambert

Jun 11, 2017

Thiessan S. Lambert, 19, was born December 21, 1997 in Lubbock, TX to Dwayne Penick and Deborah Lambert. He passed away in Carlsbad, NM on June 11, 2017. Thiessan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fast cars, dirt bikes, BMX bikes, and snowboarding. He was always smiling and his smile lit up the room. He loved his family. He is...

Ronnie Whitehead

Jun 8, 2017

Beloved brother, cousin, and uncle, Ronnie Earl Whitehead passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas after complications from pneumonia. Ronnie, the youngest son of Melvin Virgil and Syble Louise Harris Whitehead, was born in Lovington, New Mexico on February 18, 1953. Ronnie attended schools in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1971. Ronnie worked for...

Marvin Silco

Jun 5, 2017

Marvin Allan Silco, 81, was born June 5, 1936 in Webster, NY to Herbert Silco and Marguerite French. He married Shirley Dailor in 1958 in Upstate, NY. He loved golfing and watching football. He also, loved baseball. He tried out for the Redsox and Orioles. Instead of pursuing baseball, he married the love of his life. His name is...

Imogene Rodgers

Jun 2, 2017

Imogene Rodgers passed away June 2, 2017 in Hobbs, NM at the age of 90. She was born February 1, 1927 in Cason, TX. She is survived by her son Ron Rodgers and his wife Martha of Dallas, TX, granddaughter; Leslie Rodgers Baker of Odessa, TX, grandsons; Craig Gaillardat of Midland, TX, Woodrow Rodgers, Jr. of Hobbs, NM and...

Larry Kight

May 31, 2017

Larry John Kight of Hobbs, NM passed away after a lengthy illness at Hobbs Health Care Center in Hobbs, NM. Larry was born in Fabens, TX on October 1, 1940 to John Calvin and Pauline Kight. Larry lived most of his life in Hobbs where he attended Hobbs High School and met the love of his life, Patricia (Patsy)...

Gail Chambliss

May 30, 2017

Gail Lynn Chambliss, 43, of Albuquerque, passed away on May 30, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. She passed from this world on her own terms and in the same manner in which she lived - with strength, resilience and dignity. Gail was born April 8, 1974 to James Robert (Bob) Chambliss and O. Inez Chambliss in Shelbina,...

Gloria Garza

May 29, 2017

Gloria Veronica Garza, age 55 of Hobbs, NM passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. She was born to Maryann and Ambrosio Tapia on June 07, 1961 in Santa Fe, NM. Gloria married the love of her life Gilbert O. Garza on Nov 17, 1981. She loved working along side her husband remodeling and painting homes. She also enjoyed...

Jimmy Cline

May 29, 2017

Jimmy "Yogi" Cline, was born February 25, 1956 in Corona, CA to Larry and Patsy Cline. He passed away May 29, 2017 at home in Hobbs, NM. He was the youngest of four kids and the only son. He served in the U.S. Marines for four years in the mid 70's. After the service, he came back to Hobbs...

Jesus Duran

May 18, 2017

Jesus Duran obituary Jesus Duran, 51, was born April 29,1966 in San Jose de Baviacora Sonora, Mexico to Jesus Sr. and Eduvigis Duran. He passed away on May 18, 2017 in Lubbock, TX. He married the love of his life Marisol on July 24, 1993. Jesus is survived by his wife, Marisol Duran of Eunice, NM; children, Yadira Frank...

Ronald Martin

May 17, 2017

Ronald Stephen Martin, age 75, a resident of Hobbs, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born on September 2, 1941 in Crocker, Missouri. He grew up in Hobbs, graduating from Hobbs High School in 1959. Ronnie went to work for the U.S. Post Office in 1961 and retired in 1998. He married the love of...

Wilma Wilson

May 17, 2017

Wilma Jo Ferguson was born on January 5th, 1934 in Douglass, TX to J.D. and Ethel Ferguson. She passed from this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Desert Springs Nursing/Rehabilitation at the age of 83 after a short illness. She attended school in Douglass, TX and graduated from Douglass High School in 1952. She then attended college at...

Steven Prather

May 13, 2017

Steven Dean Prather, 59, was born August 29, 1957 in Denver City, TX to Paul "Dink" and Bessie Prather. He passed away on May 13, 2017 in Houston, TX. He married Susan Hughes on April 20, 2002 in Hobbs, NM. Steven is survived by his wife, Susan Prather of Hobbs, NM; children, Adrianne Williams and husband Todd of Lubbock,...

Barnie Freeman

May 11, 2017

Barnie Kevin Freeman, 54, was born November 30, 1962 in Hobbs, NM to Barnie and Alice Freeman. He passed away on May 11, 2017. Barnie was known as "the saddle man", he sold tack and saddles mostly to enjoy visiting. He enjoyed taking children and grand-children to athletic activities, FFA and animals. Kevin's family was his greatest joy. He...

Edin Calderon-Gutierrez

May 11, 2017

Service Funeral Mass St. Helena Catholic Church 100 East Bender Hobbs, NM  88240 Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:00 am Cemetery Prairie Haven Memorial Park 2201 E. Stanolind Hobbs, NM  88240

Vera Branam

May 9, 2017

Vera Branam, 90, passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 2017. She was born July 4, 1926 in Courtland, Kansas to Johnnie and Neda Riddle. Vera retired from the Hobbs School District in 1983. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 56. She loved fishing and quilting. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Wheeler (Roy)...

Gary Heady

May 5, 2017

A memorial service for Gary L. Heady 60, of Hobbs, NM will be held Wednesday 10, 2017, 2:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church. Gary was born September 3, 1956, in Paris, Texas to Wesley and Dorothy Hale Heady. He passed away May 5, 2017 in Andrews County, Texas. He married Patty Heady on January 14, 1977 in Andrews,...

Elias Doporto

May 4, 2017

Funeral services for Elias "Lee" Doporto, 80, of Hobbs, New Mexico, will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Bethel Assembly Church, 2:00 pm. Burial will follow the funeral service at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Lee was born December 5, 1936 in Loving, New Mexico to Jose and Esperanza Ortega Doporto. He passed away May 4, 2017 in Roswell,...