Obituaries

Leona Call

Sep 15, 2016

Leona Call, 89, was born March 4, 1927 in Brownfield, TX to Leroy and Vivian Boling. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on September 15, 2016. Funeral services are 2:00 pm, Monday, September 19, 2016 at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Westmoreland officiating.

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Deloris Gilmore

Sep 13, 2016

Deloris "D" Gilmore, 70, was born April 2, 1946 in Duncan, OK to Bill and Mabel Pollard. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on September 13, 2016. Dee worked hard and loved her family, she was the true backbone "glue" of the family. She had a unique special voice. Dee never met a stranger. She married Maxie Gilmore on...

Gary Kemp

Sep 12, 2016

Gary Don Kemp, 60, of Hobbs, NM passed away from natural causes on Monday, September 12, 2016. He was born September 14, 1955 in Snyder, TX to Charles and Thelma Kemp. Gary was a 1973 Hobbs High School graduate and also attended New Mexico Junior College and New Mexico State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Roger Riggins

Sep 9, 2016

Roger Dale Riggins, 39, of Hobbs, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2016. He was born in Hobbs on July 8th 1977 to James and Martha Riggins. He enjoyed working on his trucks and spending time with his son. Survivors include his parents, James and Martha Riggins, sister; Loretta Burris and husband Dwayne, his son; James Elijah Riggins, numerous aunts,...

Dorothy Williams

Sep 9, 2016

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Williams, 69, passed away on September 9, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. She was born August 10, 1947 in El Paso, TX to John R. and Myrtle Pruitt. Dottie enjoyed sitting on her patio in the morning drinking coffee with her neighbors, cooking and crafts. She is survived by her brothers; John Pruitt (Carolyn) and Donald Pruitt,...

James Whitley

Sep 4, 2016

James "Darrell" Whitley, 49, was born August 27, 1967 in Lovington, NM to J. D. and Patsy Whitley. He passed away, September 4, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. He married Carla Whitley on July 22, 1988 in Hobbs. He was a member of Crosswinds Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and baseball. He adored his family, especially his grandson, Brennon....

Nettie Walstad

Sep 3, 2016

Nettie Rose Walstad passed away in Hobbs, NM on September 3, 2016. She was born March 28, 1931 in O'Donnel, TX to Herbert and Beulah Parker. Nettie was a resident of Hobbs, NM since 1946 and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1949. She was an operator and service rep. at GTE for 21 ½ years. She was a...

Rick Kincaid

Aug 31, 2016

Rick Kincaid, 63, was born April 4, 1953 in San Fernando, CA to Ira and Theresa Kincaid. He passed away August 31, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Rick grew up in New Jersey. He served his country in the Air Force. Rick moved to Hobbs in 1976, where he married Brenda Kincaid on December 24, 1976 in Hobbs, NM. He...

Carlos Campos

Aug 30, 2016

Carlos H. Campos passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 30, 2016. Carlos was born on May 10, 1939 to his parents Benito and Paula Campos, in Santa Rosa, NM. He grew up ranching in New Mexico with his grandparents and later her married Paula Garza, together they had five children. Carlos moved his family to California where...

Lolly Oakes

Aug 30, 2016

Lolly Oakes passed away at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at the age of 91. She was born in Shields, Texas, on March 14, 1925, to James Howard and Virgie Walker Arrant. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Oakes, her parents, three brothers, and a sister. She graduated from Santa Anna High School and Shannon...

Norma Gonzales

Aug 29, 2016

Norma Jean Gonzales, 63, was born April 18, 1953 to Bennie and Alice Garcia. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on August 29, 2016. Norma Jean liked going to the casino and doing crossword puzzles. She had a 1967 Buick Electra 225 that she loved to drive on Saturdays and Sundays. Her greatest love was her family. She is...

Cindy Robinson

Aug 27, 2016

Cindy Lou Neal Robinson of Hobbs passed away on August 27, 2016. Cindy was born February 15, 1953 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1971 and married Ken Robinson on August 25, 1972. They lived in Weatherford, Oklahoma (where Ken attended college), Lovington, and Albuquerque before moving back to Hobbs in 1981, when the Robinson...

Eva Pena

Aug 25, 2016

Mrs. Eva Pena, daughter of the late Walter and Bridget Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana, was born March 5, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended and graduated from the Catholic schools of Orleans Parish. She attended the Saint Louis Cathedral where she was baptized and was a dedicated member. She married Juan Pedro Pena in December of 1991....

Jimmy Musler

Aug 21, 2016

James Ray Musler (Jimmy), 74, was born August 24, 1942 at Wichita Falls, TX to Cozell and Bettye Musler. He passed away on August 21, 2016. At two days old the family moved to Abilene, TX. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1960. From that time on he was in sales at various companies throughout his life. He...

Donald Wiseman

Aug 21, 2016

Donald (Don) Edward Wiseman, 90, passed away in Hobbs, NM on August 21, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday September 9, 2016 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 207 E. Permian Dr. in Hobbs under the direction of Chapel of Hope. Don was born July 24, 1926 in Shawnee, OK, the son of Arthur Edward and...

Bill Johnson

Aug 12, 2016

Bill R. Johnson, 92, was born April 30, 1924 in Kiefer, OK to Jack and Wynona Johnson. He passed away in Hobbs, NM on August 12, 2016. Bill married Vivian Johnson on July 13, 1946 in Shamrock, OK. He served in the US Army. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a mason for 50...

Consuelo Tarin

Aug 12, 2016

Sra. Consuelo Rios Tarin "Chelo" 94, was born September 17, 1921 in El Pueblito, Chihuahua to Juan Rios and Catalina Rios de Ruiz. She passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her on August 12, 2016. She was a loving mother to all. She loved flowers, gardening, and birds. She had a smile that was contagious to...

Palma Haes

Aug 8, 2016

Palma "Arlene" Haes, was born May 27, 1937 in Forest City, IA to Abe and Gertrude Olson. She passed away at her home in Hobbs, NM on August 8, 2016. Arlene married Dale Haes on September 6, 1958 in Forest City, IA. She is survived by her husband; one son, Dennis Wayne Haes (Leslie) of Colfax, WA; one daughter,...

Robert Jarrel

Aug 5, 2016

Robert Carleton Jarrel, 56, was born June 27, 1960 in Hobbs, NM. He went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, H.H. and Orpha Carleton and his uncle Bob. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children Adam and wife Natalie Leah and husband...

Avilea Pharr

Aug 3, 2016

Avilea Pharr, 88, was born April 24, 1928 in McArthur, AR to Smead and Jonie King. She passed away August 3, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Avilea married Herman Pharr in 1946 in Monticello, AR. Hobbs has been her home since 1958. She had worked at Furr's Supermarket for 27 years. Avilea was a charter member of Faith Assembly of...