Obituaries
Jackson Crawford
Feb 15, 2016
Jackson Crawford, 54, was born in El Paso, TX on May 30, 1961 to William and Charlene Crawford. He passed away in Hobbs, NM on February 15, 2016. Jackson worked in the oilfield in the Hobbs and Artesia areas. He loved his garden. He is survived by his three sons, Billy Crawford, Michael and Ryan Vaughn all of New...
Candy Jones
Feb 3, 2016
Candy Jones, 56, was born May 15, 1959 to James and Evelyn Jones. She passed away February 3, 2016, in Hobbs, NM. Candy was a member of First Baptist Church in Hobbs, NM. She worked at Furr's Supermarket for many years. She liked to crochet and loved her dogs. She is survived by her brother, James Jones and his...
Colene Scheller
Jan 27, 2016
Colene Scheller, 83, was born January 24, 1933 in Skellytown, Texas, to Frank and Gladys Perucca. She passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Colene married Walter Scheller on November 20, 1949 in Sand, TX. She was a faithful bible reader and enjoyed her crochet work. She is survived by her two sons, Frank Scheller of Midland,...
James Dean
Jan 26, 2016
James Carroll Dean Born in Jones County, Texas in 1933 to Buck and Osie May Dean. The only son in a family of four children passed away January 26, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas after an extended illness. Carroll married Doris Helen Watson on October 15, 1983. Carroll spent his younger years in Jones County, Texas and moved to Lea...
Rosa Rahe
Jan 22, 2016
Rosa Linda Rahe, 57, was born September 11, 1958 in Hobbs, NM to Pablo Gamboa and Angela Olivarez. She passed away January 22, 2016 in Hobbs, NM. Linda married Mike Rahe on April 1, 1989 in Hobbs. She worked for the Hobbs Municipal Schools as a bookkeeper. She also worked part-time for Kountry Korral. Linda enjoyed crafts and participating...
Jerry Shelton
Jan 21, 2016
Jerry Lee Shelton went to his heavenly keeper on January 21, 2016. He was born February 8, 1934 in Lawton, OK to Walter and Ruby Shelton. Jerry moved to Hobbs from Lawton, OK in 1948 with his family. He went to Hobbs schools and joined the navy (submarine) at the age of 17 and served for four 4 years...
Imogene Nelson
Jan 13, 2016
Imogene Geraldine (Fredenburg) Nelson, 92, died peacefully, surrounded by members of her family on Wed., Jan. 13 in Hobbs, NM. Visitation will be 1 - 5 p.m. on Sun., Jan 17 at the Chapel of Hope Funeral Home in Hobbs. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18 at Chapel of Hope, with Pastor John Ayers officiating. Burial...
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...
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...
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