Obituaries
Mayruth Wolfe
Nov 19, 2016
Mayruth Wolfe, 86, passed on November 19, 2016. She was the youngest of six born to James Theodore "Ted" Stringfield and Flora Kuntz Stringfield in Chickasha, Oklahoma, March 30, 1929. Mayruth graduated from Chickasha High School in 1947, where she was a cheerleader and captured the heart of Ross Thomas Wolfe. They were married 66 years. She attended NMJC...
Lloyd Lewis
Nov 17, 2016
Lloyd H. Lewis was reunited with his Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ on November 17 at the age of 92 in Fort Worth, TX. Lloyd was born on June 22, 1924 to Hardy and Virginia Lewis in Ralls, Texas. He graduated from high school in Floyd, NM. After serving in the U.S. Navy he attended Eastern New Mexico...
Gilbert Maldonado
Nov 16, 2016
Gilbert Maldonado, 64, was born November 7, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Modesto Maldonado Sr. (Tino) and Maria Ellena Maldonado. He passed away November 16, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. He worked in the oil field for numerous years with Banta Oil Field Services, K&S Painting and Sandblasting, and Miss Bonnie's PDQ Escort Service. He enjoyed being...
Lindy Durham
Nov 13, 2016
Lindy Ray Durham, 83, passed away, November 13, 2016, at his home in Hobbs. Lindy was born June 10, 1933, in Jermyn, Texas to Ray Evan Durham and Anis (Matlock) Durham. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in Jacksboro, Texas. He served two years in the US Army, from 1953-1955, stationed in Germany. Lindy came to Hobbs in 1956,...
Steve Rodriguez
Nov 10, 2016
Pastor Steve Rodriguez, 56, was born September 16, 1960 in Crowell, TX to Willie and Rosa Rodriguez. He passed away in Lubbock, TX on November 10, 2016. Steve married Elizabeth Hernandez on February 24, 1979 in Hobbs. He was a member of Eternal Life Assemblies of God. Pastor Steve Rodriguez was Pastor of Eternal Life Assemblies of God Church...
James Harmon
Nov 7, 2016
James Robert Harmon, 86, was called home with our heavenly Father on November 7, 2016. James was born July 23, 1930 in War, West Virginia to Johnny and Dorothy Harmon. He was an amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He worked in the oil industry for over 45 years, where he retired at DA&S Oilfield Service. He lived a...
Opal Marshall
Nov 5, 2016
Opal Mae Marshall 92, was born on March 26, 1924 in Henderson, Texas to Bessie Mapps and Johnnie Young. She passed away on November 5, 2016 in Hobbs. Opal Mae Marshall was married to Thera Marshall over 50 years. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory; Sons- Alfred Young (Wanda), Jimmie Marshall and Thera Lee Marshall (Cathy). Daughters-Dana Petties,...
Milla Foreman
Nov 4, 2016
Milla Foreman, 85, was born January 28, 1931 In Wolpertswende, Germany to Josefine Mayer. She was from Hobbs and passed away November 4, 2016 in Bedford, Texas. Milla was a professional seamstress in Germany and a waitress at La Fiesta for 25 years. She enjoyed ceramics and painting, sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She had the TeePee jewelry shop...
James Mckinney
Nov 2, 2016
James McKinney, 79, was born October 25, 1937 in Sugar Grove, KY to James and Louise McKinney. He passed away in Hobbs on November 2, 2016. James married Alice McKinney on February 8, 1957. He is survived by his son, Stanley McKinney and wife Wonda; daughters, Tina Garcia and husband Billy, and Teresa Ussery and husband Coy, numerous grandchildren...
Rebecca Perez
Nov 2, 2016
Rebecca (Becky) E. Perez, age 55, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Nor-Lea General Hospital in Lovington. She was born on April 30th, 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico to Jack and Effie (Nichols) Garrett. She married Carlos Perez on June 4, 1980 and together they had two daughters. Becky enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She...
Vergie Chappell-Volker
Nov 2, 2016
Vergie Mae Volker, 66, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Covenant Health in Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Volker, daughter of Zula Mae and Thomas James Chappell of Kosse, was born on May 22, 1950 in Rosebud, TX. She graduated from Carson California and lived in Utah, Texas, New Mexico and American Samoa. Vergie was a very loving and caring...
Barbara Mayo
Oct 28, 2016
Barbara Jane Mayo was born December 29, 1953 to Albert Livesay and Opal Presson in Andrews, TX. She passed away October 28, 2016 in Hobbs. She was the oldest of three daughters. She met Butch Mayo and married him when she was 16 years old on May 1, 1970. Then they moved to Odessa, Texas in 1973. They had...
Calvin Milligan
Oct 28, 2016
Calvin Milligan, 87 was born September 29, 1929 in Oklahoma and passed away in Hobbs on October 28, 2016. Calvin married Lovera Milligan on September 11, 1982 in Hobbs. He was the owner of Calvin's TV Repair and Radio for years. He served as a sergeant in the Air Force and received a medal for German Occupation and last...
Thomas May
Oct 26, 2016
Thomas J. May, 32, was born November 13, 1983 in Hobbs, NM to Leonard and Pam May. He passed away in Hobbs on October 26, 2016. Thomas graduated from Hobbs High School in 2001. He was a good hearted person and enjoyed joking and laughing. He was very loyal to his friends. He loved his family very much and...
James Dolloff, Jr.
Oct 23, 2016
James L. Dolloff, Jr. 58, was born October 21, 1958 in Seagraves, TX to James and LeFreda Dolloff, Sr. He passed away in Colorado City, Texas on October 23, 2016. Jim served two years in the Marines right after high school. He returned to college at UTPB in Odessa, TX receiving his bachelor's degree. He went to work in...
Maria Pina
Oct 18, 2016
Maria H. Piña (Melie) went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016. She was born to Florentino and Guadalupe Hernandez on June 8, 1939 in Belzoni, Mississippi. Mrs. Piña Has been a resident of Hobbs since 1963 after moving here from Rotan, Texas. Maria married Juan G. Piña, Sr. on December 7th, 1956 in...
Steven Webb
Oct 14, 2016
Steven went to his Father in heaven on Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home. He was born April 9, 1947 in Artesia, NM to Wilmer and Nina Webb. He married Nancy Webb on April 20, 1982. Steve worked for Welex Oil and then went into business at Comet Cleaners for the last 20 years until he retired. He...
Royce Carmack
Oct 12, 2016
Royce L. Carmack, 77, finished his work here and Jesus has called him home on October 12, 2016. Royce was born on October 26, 1938, in Eunice, NM, to Melvin and Irene Carmack. He graduated from Eunice High School in May, 1956. After high school, he worked for the Lea Theater and Star Drive-In running the projectors. When C....
Ruth Scheller
Oct 12, 2016
On the day of October 12th, 2016, Ruth Elizabeth Russell-Scheller passed away at the age of 75 at Lea Regional Hospital. Ruth was born to William and Mabel Russell in the town of Hobbs, New Mexico on December 21st, 1940, where she began a full and active life. Ruth loved her work. Starting her career as a Secretary for...
Laverne Smith
Oct 11, 2016
LaVerne Smith, 86, passed away October 11, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. She was born December 19, 1929 in Miles, TX to Benjamin and Virgie Perry. She married Charles Smith on February 11, 1949 in Miles, TX. She was a bank teller at Lea County State Bank for 11 years. She attended Christian Center and Cowboy Junction Church. After retirement...
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