Obituaries
Roberta Herrera
Jan 9, 2016
Roberta "Mama" Herrera, 86, was born March 23, 1929 in Coyame, Mexico. She passed away January 9, 2016 at her home in Eunice, NM. "Mama" moved to Eunice from Carlsbad, NM in the late 60's and was a resident of Eunice. She and Arcadio had been married for 67 years. She loved gardening and crocheting. Many ears have been...
Rosa Thomason
Jan 8, 2016
Rosa Lee Thomason, 66, of Hobbs passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. She was born November 11, 1949 in Hobbs, NM to Louis and Apolonia R. Alonzo. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968, she then went to pursue her career as a beautician at Murray Beauty School. She married Donald Gene Thomason, September 26,...
Dalene Sage
Jan 3, 2016
Dalene Faye Sage, 50, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away January 3, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. She was born July 27, 1965 in Hobbs, NM to Lewis and Melta Faye Bates-Wright. She graduated from Hobbs Holiness Academy in Hobbs. She was a very talented seamstress, designing and creating her own wedding dress. She especially enjoyed creating original designs for...
Theodore Lowe
Jan 3, 2016
Theodore "Ted" J. Lowe, 86, was born February 11, 1929 in Borger, TX to Taylor and Velma Lowe. He passed away January 3, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Mr. Lowe was a minister since 1952 and an ordained bishop in 1955. He served as pastor over 30 years and as bishop over the State of New Mexico and Montana. He...
Bryant Marshall
Jan 2, 2016
Bryant Lynn Marshall, age 56 of Hobbs, NM passed away January 2, 2016. He was born November 15, 1959 in Hobbs, NM to Thera and Opal Marshall. Bryant was raised in Hobbs where he played on the Hobbs High Basketball team and graduated from Hobbs High School. Bryant enjoyed working with his hands doing carpentry. He enjoyed sports, especially...
Quintin Whatley
Jan 1, 2016
Quintin Cole Whatley 1986-2016 Quintin Cole Whatley, 29, was born August 24, 1986 in Hobbs, NM. On January 1st, we lost our hero but he ultimately won the fight. He filled our lives with joy, laughter, and perspective. In spite of the battles these last five years, he smiled through it all, kept a positive attitude, and taught us...
Elma Bridges
Dec 28, 2015
Elma Lois Bridges will always be remembered for her life's work and role as a dedicated, profound educator, and elementary school principal. She loved people, but shaping children's minds in exploring and thinking more critically, will always be the mantle she wore. Ms. Bridges was born on August 13, 1935, to the late Elmer and Emma Zella Cook-Bridges, in...
Gonzalo Osornio
Dec 26, 2015
Gonzalo "Johnny" Luna Osornio was born January 20, 1934 in Jilotepec, Mexico D.F. He married Ramona Dominguez, January 3, 1973 in Lovington, NM. Gonzalo Luna Osornio mostly known to friends as "Johnny" Luna, came to work in Lea County in 1952 following his older brothers, Jorge and Raul, who were Brasero Pioneers. He moved to Hobbs in 1956 where...
Lori Escobedo
Dec 23, 2015
Lori Beth Escobedo, 30, was born December 26, 1984 in Hobbs, NM to Mike and Margie Escobedo. She passed away, December 23, 2015 in Auburn, California. Lori was homeschooled then attended NMJC. She moved to Auburn, CA and was attending Sierra College in Rocklin, CA. Lori loved astrology, archeology and the study of the planets. She also enjoyed reading...
Alvas Griffin
Dec 21, 2015
Alvas Griffin, 72, was born December 21, 1943 in Hobbs, NM to Thomas and Lillian Bryant. She passed away December 21, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. She married Floyd A. Griffin on June 22, 1965 in Hobbs. Floyd and Alvas had 50 great years together. Her life was dedicated to her children and family. Many of her years were spent...
Louise Cheatham
Dec 20, 2015
Louise G. Cheatham, 94, was born February 12, 1921 in Dallas, TX to Gilbert and Georgia Glasgow. She passed away December 20, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Louise was of Baptist faith. She loved to visit in person and on the phone. She loved her church. She is survived by two sons; Glenn Cheatham and Wayne Cheatham and fiancé Jonie...
Roy Rascon
Dec 19, 2015
Roy Rascon, 81, was born April 30, 1934 in Carlsbad, NM to Senon and Enriqueta Rascon. He passed away December 19, 2015 in Lubbock, TX. Roy married Socorro Garcia on August 15, 1955 in Carlsbad, NM. They later moved to Hobbs, NM in 1957 where they lived and raised their family. He enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining his yard, and...
Debrah Brooks
Dec 17, 2015
Debrah Lynne Brooks, 59, was born October 15, 1956 in Hobbs, NM to Donald and Velma Wiseman. She passed away December 17, 2015 in Pawnee, TX. Debrah married Bert Brooks, April 1, 2006 in Shallowwater, TX. She was a strong Christian woman who loved her family, and always tried to do right by everyone. She loved her husband with...
Micky Baker-Berta
Dec 17, 2015
Micky Sue Baker-Berta, 58, was born August 7, 1957 in Big Spring, TX, to Bobby Gene and Mary Ann Baker. She passed away December 17, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. She married Ray Berta on April 1, 1999 in Hobbs, NM. She graduated from Lovington High School in 1976. She graduated from NMJC as an LPN. She was employed with...
Jessica Carrasco
Dec 15, 2015
Jessica Reinhart Carrasco was born on May 14, 1975 in Roswell, NM. She left us on December 16, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Jessica is survived by her parents, Martina and Paul Carrasco. Leaving behind her children; Edward, Tatyana, Kaydence, Kaiasiah, JP, Seven, and Daphne, grandchildren; Devinn and Zoee. In heaven, she will be met by her baby daughter, Ymagine,...
Jay'Den Sigala
Dec 13, 2015
Jay'den Nehemiah Sigala was born December 13, 2015 in Lubbock, TX to Bobby Hernandez-Sigala and Jessica Martinez. He passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in Lubbock. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 17, at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery with Prophetess Nora Calvillo officiating.
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Bonnie Barrett
Dec 13, 2015
Bonnie J. Barrett was born on November 8, 1961 in Brownfield, TX to Doris Lavon Brooks. She passed away on December 13, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Bonnie married Danny Barrett on January 27, 1979. She moved to Hobbs in 1981 and for many years helped her husband with his tax service. She became the owner of Hobbs Floral from...
Ann Caffey
Dec 9, 2015
Ann Caffey was born in Circle Back, Texas, on December 25, 1932 to William Lester Patton and Rebecca Tommy Patton. She passed away December 9, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Ann Graduated in 1949 from Seminole High School. She married James Leonard Caffey on August 9, 1950. She attended NMJC. Ann volunteered in Pink Ladies, PTA, Girl Scouts, and was...
John Thomas
Dec 8, 2015
John David Thomas was born June 15, 1948 in Bell Gardens, CA to Edsel and Beverly Thomas. They moved to Hobbs, NM. In high school, John was the lead guitarist for the band "The Taxmen". He graduated from Hobbs High School in May 1967. He was baptized into the General Assembly Church of the Firstborn by Bro. Troy Johnson....
Edna Maness
Dec 7, 2015
Edna "Eddie" Maness entered into eternal rest on December 7th, 2015 in Midland, Texas after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on September 8th, 1943 in Midland, Texas to Frank Eugene Allen and Minnie Opal Bilberry. She was raised in Hobbs, NM, graduating from Hobbs High School in 1961. She worked for Watson Truck & Supply for...
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