Obituaries

William Alves, Ii

William Alves, Ii

Mar 20, 2017

William Lux Alves II, better known as "Lee" by his family and friends, passed from this world on March 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy E. Alves, his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Sylvia Alves, his sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Mark McKenney, his step-father, Ronnie Burns, daughter and daughter-in-law, Heather and Angie Bulman and...

Harlan Webb

Harlan Webb

Mar 20, 2017

Harlan "Buddy" Fred Webb died March 20, 2017 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by his family. He was born March 9, 1940 in Ada, Oklahoma. Buddy moved to Hobbs, NM when he was 8 years old, and attended Hobbs schools. He became involved in mine rescue training in 1978 where he went on to become the trainer of two very...

Robert Budrow

Robert Budrow

Mar 16, 2017

Robert "Bob" Charles Budrow, 78, was born August 7, 1938 in Easton, ME to Charles and Frances Budrow. He passed away in Hobbs, NM on March 16, 2017. Robert moved to Hobbs in 1990. He married Darling Jill Budrow on November 26, 1973 in Old Bridge (Englishtown), NJ. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bob loved the...

Roy Davis

Roy Davis

Mar 14, 2017

Roy G. Davis, age 91, went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted Christian who taught his family to find strength in Christ and to lead lives devoted to the Lord. Roy was born to the late Claude and Pearl Davis in Lymon, Oklahoma on...

Kathryn Wilson

Kathryn Wilson

Mar 12, 2017

Kathryn Wilson, 95, was born March 12, 1922 in Lamesa, Texas to Ralph Owen and Maybell Brown Trice. She passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on March 12, 2017, and had previously lived in Hobbs for over 80 years. She is survived by her brother, Donald Trice (Jal), Sister-in-laws, JoBeth Trice (Jal) and Betty Trice (Clovis), daughter, Venita Wilson Copeland,...

Irma Maldonado

Irma Maldonado

Mar 10, 2017

Irma D. Maldonado, 58, was born July 2, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to Jose Maldonado and Mary Valdez. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on March 10, 2017. She was raised in Ft. Stockton, TX. Irma worked at Geo and Kendall's Meat Market. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Maldonado and wife Lorraine, Rudy Maldonado, Tommy Ulibarri and...

Norma Zepeda

Norma Zepeda

Mar 9, 2017

The Zepeda and Martinez families mourn the loss of Norma Jean Martinez Zepeda, who passed away March 9, 2017 in Hobbs. Norma was born in Lovington, NM on December 20, 1964 to Juanita Contreras and Tomas Martinez. Norma grew up in Lovington along with brothers Victor Martinez, Thomas Martinez, Steve Martinez, Lupe Martinez, and Jeremy Mishleau-Martinez and sisters, Josie...

Norman Faught

Norman Faught

Mar 9, 2017

Our dear dad and papa, Norman Howard Faught, 96, of Hobbs, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Midland, Texas. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final hours. A celebration of his homegoing will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 15 at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home, 3321...

Isaac Cody

Isaac Cody

Mar 7, 2017

Isaac W. Cody was born January 27, 1931 to Elmer Cody and Edith Wilkey. He passed away in Weatherford, Texas on March 7, 2017. He married Iris J. Tomlinson, September 1, 1950 in Mills County, TX. Isaac served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. After an honorable discharge in 1954, they moved to Oil Center, NM....

Joe Galyean

Joe Galyean

Mar 5, 2017

Joe Galyean was born April 1, 1935 in Snyder, TX. He passed away in Hobbs, NM on March 5, 2017. His family moved to Mineola, TX when he was in the second grade. They moved because his dad was farming, renting land to grow cotton. The family decided to move to Mineola so his dad could join his brother...

Dorris Dunn

Dorris Dunn

Mar 1, 2017

Dorris J. "Dee" Selby Dunn, 80, was born August 31, 1936 in Reilly Springs, TX to Maurice and Vaneda Bailey. She passed away in Lubbock, TX on March 1, 2017. To all her grandchildren she was known as Granny Dee. Among family and friends she was known as Dee. She was a great mom and grandmother, as well as...

Michael Burris

Michael Burris

Feb 28, 2017

Michael L. Burris, 62, was born September 17, 1954 in Russell, Kansas to Maurice and Evelyn Burris. He passed away in Lubbock, TX on February 28, 2017. Michael moved to Hobbs in 1977 and worked for Cactus Drilling, rough necking, driller and tool pusher. He then went to work for Grace Drilling and Nabors Drilling also. He opened and...

Wilma Armstrong

Wilma Armstrong

Feb 24, 2017

On Friday, February 24, 2017, Wilma Lee Webb Armstrong graduated to glory and met her Savior face-to-face. Wilma was born August 30, 1921, to Zella Elizabeth Bernard Webb and Albert Webb in Fargo, Oklahoma. She grew up during The Great Depression, moving frequently with her family between Oklahoma and Texas. Wilma graduated from High School in Fargo, Oklahoma, in...

Wilma Armstrong

Wilma Armstrong

Feb 24, 2017

On Friday, February 24, 2017, Wilma Lee Webb Armstrong graduated to glory and met her Savior face-to-face. Wilma was born August 30, 1921, to Zella Elizabeth Bernard Webb and Albert Webb in Fargo, Oklahoma. She grew up during The Great Depression, moving frequently with her family between Oklahoma and Texas. Wilma graduated from High School in Fargo, Oklahoma, in...

Virginia Pulliam

Virginia Pulliam

Feb 23, 2017

Virginia L. Pulliam 55, was born June 29, 1961 in Hobbs, NM to Jimmy and Carolynn Dohrer. She passed away in Levelland, TX on February 23, 2017. Virginia worked as a retail store manager in Hobbs for many years. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Virginia enjoyed working on her dream home and spending time with her...

Ida Seidl

Ida Seidl

Feb 23, 2017

Ida Seidl, 88, was born August 7, 1928 in Munich, Germany to Joseph and Ida Meir. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on February 23, 2017. Ida married John Seidl in 1959 in Munich, Germany. She was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren. Ida was the kindest, sweet and giving person. She loved cooking and was a great one...

Billie Lambert

Billie Lambert

Feb 23, 2017

Billie "Shorty" Lambert 86, was born September 25, 1930 in Pettit, TX to Samuel and Alda Lambert. He passed away in Hobbs on February 23, 2017. He married Lorene Lambert in October 1956 in Lovington, NM. He had worked for Globe Construction for over 30 years. He loved reading his bible and watching western movies. Billie leaves behind his...

Jacquelyn Stanfield

Jacquelyn Stanfield

Feb 20, 2017

Longtime Hobbs resident, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hightower Stanfield, 89, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 20, 1928 in Breckenridge, TX, one of 6 children. She was a graduate of Hobbs High School class of 1946 and attended Oklahoma University. Jacquelyn had been employed by Philips, Expert and retired from Conoco Oil after 29...

David Bartlett

David Bartlett

Feb 19, 2017

David Bartlett, 58, left our loving hearts to wait for us in Christ's glorious arms on February 19, 2017. David was born in Grants, NM on August 18, 1958 to Lonnie and Ruth Bartlett. David moved to Hobbs in the 1960's where he attended Hobbs schools graduating from Hobbs High School in 1976. After serving 3 years in the...

Herman Pharr

Herman Pharr

Feb 11, 2017

Herman Eugene Pharr, 96, was born June 19, 1920 in Monticello, AR to Willie and Lillian Pharr. He passed away, February 11, 2017 in Hobbs, NM. Herman married Avilea Pharr in 1946 in Monticello, AR. Hobbs has been his home since October 1958. He was the production supervisor for Tenneco Oil for 28 years. He was a member of...

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