Obituaries
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...
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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