Obituaries

Stacy Allen

Oct 4, 2014

In a world of suffering and misery, a heroine was needed to rise above the rest. Her positivity and quick wit an inspiration to many, a fearless oboist was born and rose to great strength. With a need to explore and an imagination that allowed her to travel across space and time, she lived each day to the fullest...

Thomas Gilmore

Sep 29, 2014

Thomas Wiley Gilmore passed away September 29, 2014, in Lubbock, Texas. Wiley was born December 29, 1952 in Gainesville, Texas to Tom and Marie Gilmore. He graduated from Rider High School in 1971 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He worked in the oil industry for Delta and Moranco Drilling. Wiley was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboy Fan. He was...

Noma Rather

Sep 29, 2014

One of seven children born to Lee and Essie Owens. Noma Lee Rather was born February 6th, 1933 in Roswell, NM. Her proud parents instilled the values, character, and charitable heart that she was known for. After moving to Hobbs she met and married James A. Rather December 2nd , 1950. They shared 55 years together until his passing...

D'Edward Huerta

Sep 22, 2014

DEdward L. Huerta, 50Big D was born to Pete and Janie Huerta on October 1, 1963 in Hobbs and passed away Monday , September 22,2014 in Hobbs . A black cowboy hat, boots and wranglers, and infectious smile,a man that never met a stranger. He started his career in the oilfields of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas when...

Eugene Sweatt

Sep 20, 2014

Service Funeral Service Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Saturday, September 27, 2014 10.am Saturday Cemetery Memory Gardens Cemetery 2909 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240

Jesus Ojeda

Sep 19, 2014

He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on January 5, 1930 from parents Hipolito Ojeda Jesus Ojeda, age 84, passed away on September 19, 2014 from diabetes in Hobbs, New Mexico. deceased and Petra Gomez Ojeda deceased. On February 2, 1952, he married Jovita Delfina Ojeda deceased in Oaxaca, Mexico. He is survived by his children Hermilo Ojeda and spouse...

Alvesa Garcia

Sep 18, 2014

A Funeral Mass for Alvesa Garcia will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The rosary will be held Monday, 6:00 pm at Chapel of Hope. Alvesa was born August 8, 1930 in Ojinaga, Mexico and passed away September 18 in Lubbock, Texas. She was 84 years old.

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Jean Kelly

Sep 15, 2014

Jean F.Kelly,58 passed away September 14,2014 in Hobbs. He was born to Paul and Eunice on October 18,1955 in Hobbs. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 19,2014, 10 am at Chapel Of Hope in Hobbs

Diana Nichols-Harris

Sep 10, 2014

Diana Putman Nichols, 56 of Hobbs, NM, passed away September 10, 2014 in Hobbs NM. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 18, 1957. She is preceded in death by her son Terry Barr, daughter Opal Barr, brother, Rusty Worley and grandparents. She is survived by her parents Russell and Nelda Worley of Midland, Texas, one sister Ruth...

Barbara Colbert

Sep 8, 2014

Memorial services for Barbara Colbert will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 1 pm at St. Johns Baptist Church, 1006 E. Midwest St., Hobbs, NM.

James Hicks

Sep 3, 2014

James Lloyd Hicks was born September 15, 1932 in Lubbock, Texas and passed away on September 3, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by one brother, Norman Hicks and wife Margret of Jal two sons, Buddy Hicks and wife, Sharen, Joey Hicks and one daughter , Tammy Hamilton and husband, James all of Hobbs. Twentyfour grandchildren , twentyeight...

Clim Clay

Sep 2, 2014

Clim Boots Clay was born May 3, 1914 in Purdon, Texas to Eli and Carry Jones Clay. He peacefully departed this life on September 2, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico at the age of 100. Clim accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He united with Lane Chapel CME church when he moved to Hobbs in 1941....

Aespernattia Shoals

Aug 30, 2014

Services for Aspernatia Ette Shoals who left this earth August 30,2014 in Lubbock,Texas, will be held Saturday, September 6,2014 at Chapel Of Hope Funeral Home , with visitation on Friday, September 5,2014 87 pm, , burial will take place following service at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.

Visitation Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240...

Bentley Witulski

Aug 25, 2014

Our love for you started at forever and ends at never. May you and your little wings fly high with the good Lord. Bentley Don Witulski was born and passed away on August 25, 2014. Bentley is survived by his parents, Shaunda WynnWitulski and Stanley Witulski of Hobbs grandmother Terri Newcomb, of Hobbs grandfather Stephen Witulski of San Angelo,...

Dorothy Meador

Aug 24, 2014

Dorothy Dot Meador passed away from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014, at Landsun Nursing Home in Carlsbad, NM at the age of 96. Visitation will be held at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home from 10am 5pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Woodbine Cemetery in...

William Leader

Aug 14, 2014

William Leader, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away August 14, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Mr. Leader was born March 7, 1921 in Norwich, Kansas. Cremation will take place at a later date.

Jane Allred

Aug 13, 2014

She went dancing and leaping and praising Godon August 13, 2014. Emma Jane Allred, 90, was born on February 22, 1924 to Lorenzo Guebara and Elena Gonzales Guebara in Jicarilla, New Mexico. She married William DeBrelle Allred on November 26, 1952. They were married for 60 years. Jane was a woman of many talents. An accomplished artist, her paintings...

Bob Mathews

Aug 13, 2014

Bob G. Mathews, 77 of Odessa, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa from heart failureCOPD. He was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma to David Bud and Chloe Mathews on January 16, 1937. Bob worked in dirt construction most of his life. He worked for Globe, and Allstate, and individually owned companies before retiring...

Mark Nichols

Aug 10, 2014

Mark Nichols, 44, was born August 19, 1969 to Mark Vernau and Donna in Decatur, Illinois. He passed away August 10, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. After attending Hobbs schools, Mark joined the U.S. Navy, serving in Japan and the Pacific. Following the Navy, he remained in Japan, teaching English for several years. In 1997 he enlisted in the...

Jason Cummings

Aug 7, 2014

Jason Lee Cummings, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed from this life in the comfort of his own home on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Jason was born on April 15, 1981 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was very accomplished, even at a young age. Jason was a Boy Scout, avid tennis player, soccer player, and a champion...