Obituaries

Thomas Perry

Apr 3, 2016

Thomas William (Tommy) Perry was born into this world on September 17, 1981 in Odessa, Texas. He left this earth to enter the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2016 at 34 years old, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Tommy was passionate about many things in his life. He loved nature and being outside, be it for a pleasure...

Patsy Cline

Apr 2, 2016

Patsy Lee Cline, 86, was born April 29, 1929 in Fallon, Nevada to James and Lillian Manchester. She passed peacefully into her Savior's arms, surrounded by family on April 2, 2016. Patsy was married to Larry Cline and they had four children. Patsy was a co-founder of Faith In Action in 1998, when she was 69 years old. She...

Arcadio Herrera

Mar 26, 2016

Arcadio Ramirez Herrera, 88, was born May 8, 1927 in Coyame, Mexico to Manuel Herrera and Adela Herrera. He passed away March 26, 2016 in Odessa, TX. Arcadio loved horses and working at Charlie Bettis's ranch. Music was in his heart and he loved to dance. He loved his grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. He is survived by his...

James Presley

Mar 26, 2016

James Luther Presley, 81, was born on June 26, 1934 in Delight, Arkansas to Robert and Jamie Presley. He passed away in Hobbs on March 26, 2016. He enjoyed working with wood and in his shop. He married the love of his life Patsy Kirkley on November 11, 1959 in Big Sandy, TX. They spent 56 years always together....

Tommy Roane

Mar 26, 2016

Tommy (Tom) Wade Roane, 77, of Hobbs entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 26, 2016, after a long battle with a rare neurological disorder at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born April 5, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM to Ralph Angus and Bethana Bentley Roane. He was preceded in death by his parents and two...

William Stone

Mar 23, 2016

William Coy Stone, 81, was born September 22, 1934 in Carlsbad, NM to Coy Smith and Mattye Marie Stone. He grew up in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1952. He then obtained his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1956. In 1960, Dr. Stone earned his medical degree from Tulane University making him a 3rd generation...

Edward Collum

Mar 22, 2016

Edward Lee Collum "J-Bird" was born January 17, 1930 in Maud, OK to James and Mildred Collum. He passed away March, 22, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the community since 1948. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Eagles Lodge, American Legion and VFW. J'Bird was president...

Oscar Robinson

Mar 21, 2016

Oscar Lee Robinson, age 80, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on March 21, 2016 in the company of family members. She was born February 13, 1936 in Rosebud, Texas to Green and Bert Anna Asbury. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband Richard. Oscar and Richard were wed for 64 years. Ms. Robinson was a homemaker...

Helen Singleton

Mar 19, 2016

Helen R. Singleton passed away Friday, March 19, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born June 10, 1935 in Abbott, Texas to Lillie and Joe Gamble. The family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico November 17, 1952. She was a faithful member of Little Zion Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Lillie and Joe Gamble, son...

Carlos Acosta

Mar 18, 2016

Carlos Lujan Acosta, 62, was born in Ft. Stockton, TX on November 3, 1953 to Manuel and Tanis Acosta. He passed away in Lubbock, TX on March 18, 2016. Carlos was a well-rounded business man. He owned C & A Meter Co. which was established in 1984 together with his wife. He had a passion for his work, and...

Bobby Sherrill

Mar 17, 2016

Service Funeral Service Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Monday, March 21, 2016 10:00 am Cemetery Memory Gardens Cemetery 2909 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240

Linda Koenig

Mar 17, 2016

Linda "Sissy" Koenig, 68, was born December 31, 1947 in Bangs, TX to Harvey and Delia Winn. She passed away March 17, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Linda was proud of being the advertising director at the Hobbs News-Sun for over 20 years. She was the owner of the Bagel Café for 10 years prior to her retiring. Her 5...

Rubin White

Mar 16, 2016

Rubin Lee White, 75, of Hobbs passed away March 16, 2016 at his home in Hobbs, NM. He was born in Idabel, OK, June 19, 1940. Rubin lived in Hobbs for over 50 years and was a dedicated member of the oilfield. He retired twice from Chevron with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his sister,...

James Garner, Jr.

Mar 11, 2016

"Buddy" Garner James H. Garner James H. "Buddy" Garner, Jr. of Lovington, New Mexico passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Texas Specialty Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be Monday March 14, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. MST at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home in Hobbs, New Mexico with burial to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. He is...

Isidro Cano

Mar 9, 2016

Isidro Olivares Cano was born May 15, 1920 in La Feria Texas to Felesiano and Dolores Cano. He went on to be with the Lord on March 9, 2016 months shy of his 96th birthday. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. He proudly served in the Army during WWII as a private first class from Feb...

Johnnie Clements

Mar 8, 2016

Mrs. Clements, 85, passed away March 8, 2016 in Hobbs. She was born February 1, 1931 in Corsicana, Texas. She married Leslie A. (Les) Clements on June 17, 1950, in Joinerville, TX. Mrs. Clements was a member of the Taylor Street Church of Christ. She worked for Magnolia Oil and Gas Company (Mobil), Sinclair Oil, and retired from ARCO...

Shirley Hamm

Mar 6, 2016

Shirley Phyllis Hamm went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6th at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Shirley was born to Robert T. and Juaneita A. Eastman on August 17, 1935 in Wellington, Texas. She married Kenneth Wayne Hamm on August 17, 1951 in Vernon, Texas and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage until Kenneth's passing...

Ross Wolfe

Mar 1, 2016

Ross Thomas Wolfe, 89, passed away into the hands of our Lord on the morning of March 1, 2016, leaving his loved family and wife, Mayruth Wolfe of 66 years. Ross was born to Abraham "Red" Wolfe and Mildred Lee Josin Wolfe in Pocasset, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy and served during WWII -...

Laverne Whitaker

Feb 29, 2016

Service Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel 2201 E. Stanolind Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, March 4, 2016 2:00 pm Cemetery Prairie Haven Memorial Park 2201 E. Stanolind Hobbs, NM  88240

Patricia Tindle

Feb 23, 2016

Patricia A. Tindle, 82, was born April 21, 1933 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada to Jack and Loretta Gray. She passed away February 23, 2016 in Edmond, OK. Patricia married Maurice M. Tindle (Spud) on October 18, 1952 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. She taught exercise at the Senior Center in Hobbs and loved her Tuesday bible studies. She...