Obituaries

Mamie Oney

Mamie Oney

Dec 29, 2016

Mamie Curtis Oney, 86, of Hobbs, NM died December 29, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. She was born to the late McDonald and Maude Barlow, April 15, 1930, in Lovelady Township of Caldwell Co. North Carolina. Mamie graduated from Granite Falls High School. Former husbands C. B. Curtis of Sawmills, NC and John Oney of Portales, NM, preceded her in...

Geraldine Rall

Geraldine Rall

Dec 29, 2016

Funeral services for Geraldine Yvonne Rall (Gerri), age 91 of Hobbs, NM will be conducted Wednesday, January 4,2 017 at 10 a.m. at Jefferson Street Church of Christ with Bro. Clay Martin officiating. Viewing will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 6 - 7 pm at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Geraldine Yvonne Rall went to her heavenly...

Laura Squires

Laura Squires

Dec 24, 2016

Laura Lynn Martin Squires died on December 24, 2016 in Hobbs, New Mexico after an extended illness. Laura was born in Clayton, NM on February 14, 1948 to Hayden and Verna Martin. Her family moved to Dora, New Mexico for a few years and then moved to Portales where Laura graduated from high school in 1965, she then attended...

Antonia Galindo

Antonia Galindo

Dec 22, 2016

Antonia Galindo, 86, was born May 10, 1930 in Santa Domingo, San Luis Mexico. She passed away in Lovington on December 22, 2016. She was a devoted wife and loved her family. Antonia married Victoriano Galindo on October 2, 2010. She was a wonderful mother-in-law. Antonia was devoted to her faith and loved to cook. She is survived by...

Virginia Meekins

Virginia Meekins

Dec 22, 2016

Virginia Hobby Meekins, 94, died after a lengthy illness on December 22, 2016, in Hobbs, NM. Virginia and her identical twin sister Edna were born August 14, 1922, in Tulsa, OK, to Kelsey Ross Hobby and Nellie Springer Hobby. Virginia is predeceased by her parents; her husband of 62 years, J. Otis Meekins, Jr.; her daughter Marquita Bradshaw; her...

Manuela Perales

Manuela Perales

Dec 21, 2016

Manuela "Nela" Perales, 88, was born June 27, 1928 in Kenedy, TX to Jesus and Anna Garcia. She passed away in Hobbs on December 21, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Manuela married Joe G. Perales on November 23, 1946. She was a homemaker and attended St. Helena Catholic Church in Hobbs. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, exercising, fishing, and traveling with...

Douglas Weldy

Douglas Weldy

Dec 20, 2016

Douglas M. Weldy, 87, was born July 8, 1929 in Carlsbad, NM to Earl and Marion Weldy. He passed away in Hobbs on December 20, 2016. Douglas resided in Carlsbad until he was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served two years. He married Jane in 1956 and moved to Hobbs in 1965. He was a family man....

Maria Lozoya

Maria Lozoya

Dec 19, 2016

Maria Lozoya, 81, was born October 25, 1935 in San Andres, Chi to Bacilio Fierro and Agripina Rodriguez. She passed away in Hobbs on December 19, 2016. She is survived by her children; daughters, Grace Guajardo (Gilbert) of Hobbs, Gloria Moreno (Robert) of Lamesa, TX, Chris Martin (Brian) of Midland, TX; sons, Victor Lozoya and Daniel Lozoya both of...

Damon Decker

Damon Decker

Dec 18, 2016

Damon Paul Decker passed away December 18, 2016 at his home in Hobbs, NM after a fight with cancer. Damon was born and raised in Wichita Falls, TX. He was a long-time resident of Hobbs, owning and operating Decker Mobile Home Repairs for 31 years. He is survived by his sister, Jan Brown of Wichita Falls, TX; his brother...

Doris Cox

Doris Cox

Dec 18, 2016

Doris Elizabeth Cox was born on November 1st, 1931 to Minnie D and Nathaniel Lee Holland, in Waldron, Arkansas. She passed from this life at her home of 59 years, on December 18th, 2016. She married Arthur Willie Cox on January 8th, 1949. They had 67 years, 11 months, and 10 days of a very blessed marriage. She is...

Dennis Mcclanahan

Dennis Mcclanahan

Dec 17, 2016

Dennis Lee McClanahan, 65, was born June 11, 1951 in Guymon, OK to Davie and Betty McClanahan. He passed away in Hobbs on December 17, 2016. Dennis married Deborah (Maiville) McClanahan on September 22, 1972. They were married for 44 years. He worked for the Hobbs Gas Company for 6 years and retired from the City of Hobbs after...

Bobby Crossland

Bobby Crossland

Dec 10, 2016

Bobby B. Crossland, 64, was born April 1, 1952 in McCamey, TX to Johnny and Bernice Crossland. He passed away in Hobbs, NM on December 10, 2016. Bobby worked in the oilfield for over 40 years and served in the National Guard from 1970 - 1976. He loved the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. Bobby...

Roscoe Williams

Roscoe Williams

Dec 10, 2016

Roscoe Williams, 86, died peacefully on December10, 2016 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born August 17, 1930, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Everett and Mary Williams, but spent most of his youth growing up in Hobbs, New Mexico. Roscoe later served in the United States Airforce during the Korean War and then became a proud member of the International...

August Peters, Jr.

August Peters, Jr.

Dec 6, 2016

August A. "Pete" Peters, Jr. was born November 9, 1925 to Henrietta Allen & August A. Peters, Sr. in Wichita Falls, Texas. Pete passed away peacefully in his home on December 6, 2016 from pancreatic cancer. Pete married his high school sweetheart, Helen Croft on July 17, 1946, in Lovell, WY and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary....

Joseph Janica

Joseph Janica

Dec 5, 2016

Long-time Hobbs resident, Joseph Thomas Janica, passed away December 5, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. Joe was born on his family farm near Ganado, TX on November 1, 1923 to Joseph and Frances Janica. He is preceded in death by his parents and all of his 5 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Jay (Joseph T., Jr.)...

Berniece Battles

Berniece Battles

Nov 29, 2016

Berniece Mason Battles, born on September 13, 1930 went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 29, 2016. Berniece was one of 11 children born to Elbert and Eula Moore in Atwood, Oklahoma. All of her siblings have preceded her in death except for her brother, Joe Moore, and two sisters, Betty Wehunt and Louise...

Robert Hoke

Robert Hoke

Nov 29, 2016

Robert E. Hoke, 88, was born July 11, 1928 in Iola, Kansas to Clarence and Agnes Hoke. He was loved by all of his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and working with wood, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family. He was married to Joyce Schrimpier for 43 years and had two beautiful children; Gary...

Samuel Cobb, Jr.

Samuel Cobb, Jr.

Nov 28, 2016

Samuel Gatlin (SG) Cobb, Jr. went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on November 28, 2016 at the age of 94 years and 3 months. He was born on his family ranch in the Cobb Community in SE Haskell County, Texas on August 19th, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Gatlin (Sam) Cobb and...

Jerry Myrick

Jerry Myrick

Nov 28, 2016

Jerry Don Myrick, 55, of Hobbs, NM passed away November 28, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. Jerry was born April 3, 1961 in Truth or Consequences, NM to Jerry L. and Mary Myrick. Jerry graduated in 1979 from Hobbs High School. He was active in the choral department, attended NMJC where he was also active in the choral and voice...

Breyana Hutchings

Breyana Hutchings

Nov 23, 2016

Breyana Love Hutchings was one of the most beautiful persons to live. She had a kind spirit that was infectious not only on the inside, but outside as well. To many, she had a short life span, but she packed so much in it, others who live longer can only hope their quality of life is as grand. Breyana...

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