Obituaries

Donna Dismuke-Dean

Dec 5, 2023

 

Donna K. Dismuke-Dean died December 5, 2023, in Hobbs.  She was born in Hobbs, NM on December 31, 1959, at Lea General Hospital.  Donna graduated from Hobbs High School in 1978.  She was a member of Hobbs Eagle Band for 4 years and was chosen for All State Symphonic band, 1st chair, Alto clarinet.  She attended NMJC for one...

Casey Rains

Dec 4, 2023

 

Casey L. Rains, 65, a devoted family man and successful entrepreneur was born in Portales, NM on June 27, 1958. Casey was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Lee Howard, of Portales and Francis Clark Rains of Mineral Wells, TX; his sisters, Andrea Faye Chaves of Mineral Wells, TX; and Sharon Vancille Sutherland, of Denison, TX.

He is...

Vera Capps

Dec 4, 2023

 

Vera Faye Capps, 94, of Hobbs, NM, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023. Faye was born on New Years Day, January 1, 1929, to Chester and Vera Biggs in Eola, TX. In her 94 years of life, Faye lived every moment to its fullest. She married Gene Capps on May 1, 1954, in...

Elizabeth Lee

Dec 2, 2023

Elizabeth Lee, born on October 12, 1932, in Hennessey, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico.   Cremation will take place and services will be at a future date.

William Jamison

Nov 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Kay Jamison on November 30th, 2023. Bill was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He was known for his strong work ethic, his passion for bass fishing, his love of John Deere tractors, his deep knowledge of history, and his dry sense of humor.

Born on July...

Frances D. Smith

Nov 29, 2023

 

Frances D. Smith, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and special aunt was born May 23, 1943, in Winnsboro, LA, to Frank and Eva Baird.  She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, in Hobbs, NM. 

She worked at Tootie’s Supermarket for several years.  She attended school in Hobbs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Georgia Powell...

Dovie Watson

Nov 24, 2023

With a heavy heart, we share that Dovie Gay Watson, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed on November 24, 2023 after battling Wegners and pneumonia while in Desert Springs Healthcare Facility.

She was born to Fleet B. and Nona Good in Mount Vernon, TX on March 10, 1941.

She is survived by her daughters: Denise and Donald McEachern, Debra...

Earl Jones

Nov 23, 2023

 

 Earl Lee Jones; “Earl The Pearl”, Papa, was born September 30, 1934 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Henry Franklin Jones and Argie Beatrice Hayes. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2023, peacefully, at his home in Hobbs NM.

  Earl graduated from Byng High School in Byng, Oklahoma then attended and later graduated from...

Patsy L. Mull

Nov 22, 2023

Patsy LaRue McSwain Mull was born August 31, 1942 and gained her wings on November 22, 2023, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, while visiting her daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Vera McSwain, her sister, Dorothy Jeffcoat, and her grandson, Parker Mull.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Dale Morgan of...

Juan Gonzalez

Nov 22, 2023

Johnny Gonzalez, AKA "The Rainmaker" embarked on his final ride into the Heavenly Pearly Gates on November 22, 2023, where he traded his Harley for a new pair of wings.

You know the old saying "They don't make them like they used to?" Well, that's the truth about Johnny Gonzalez. God broke the mold after Johnny Gonzalez was born...

Jonathan Michael Weldy

Nov 21, 2023

Jonathan Michael Weldy, 31 passed away on November 21, 2023, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Ropesville, Texas.

Jonathan was born February 22, 1992 in Hobbs, NM and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Hobbs High School class of 2010. His son was born in 2009 and will forever be his most loved "Buddy". He and...

Vicki Rice

Nov 14, 2023

Vicki Charlene Rice 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on November 14, 2023, In Hobbs, NM.

She was born September 12, 1953, in Pecos, NM to Richard "Dick" and Wilma Rue Barclay.

She loved spending time with her family and friends that she loved so very much. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and cooking for her family. She...

Joseph Acosta

Nov 13, 2023

 

 Joseph (Joe) Adam Acosta

On November 13, 2023, the heavenly gates opened as Joseph (Joe) Adam Acosta walked into his God’s heaven. Joe died at age 59. On January 3, 1964, he was born to Joe and Geneva Acosta of Hobbs, New Mexico. He was a man of God, he loved worshiping his God and had a ministry of...

Fernando Saiz, Jr.

Nov 12, 2023

 

Fernando J Saiz Jr. was born October 26, 1947, in Hagerman NM and passed away in Lubbock Texas November 12, 2023. He was born to Fernando Saiz Sr. and Antonia Rodriguez. He was raised in Lovington NM and attended Lovington Schools.

 

Mr. Saiz Was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army. After his military...

Mary Childers

Nov 11, 2023

Mary "MeeMaw/Mammy" Childers

Gained her wings and left her earthly home on November 11, 2023. She was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and sat side by side with her daughter Gina and watched every game. Her son-in-law David always stayed hidden in the garage during football season due to the loud cheering. She loved watching Westerns on TV and David...

Juanita Millican

Nov 4, 2023

 

Juanita "JJ" Phillips Millican, born April 26, 1948, gained her wings on November 4, 2023. She is survived by her son Grady Johnson.

Juanita married Grady Haskell Johnson and they had two children Grady Haskell Johnson II and LaTeresa Renee Johnson Humphries. She later married Glendon Monroe Millican and thought of his four children Johnny Ray Millican, Johnny Glenn...

James Wheeler

Nov 3, 2023

James "Jim" Perry Wheeler, Jr of Hobbs, NM passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Jim was born on March 17, 1931, in Morrison, Oklahoma. Jim grew up in Gladewater, Texas where he met his wife of 72 years, Wanda. Jim was a proud and dutiful Marine who served his country in the Korean War. He was employed by and...

Richard P. Quiroz

Nov 1, 2023

 

Richard P. Quiroz was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on September 2, 1961, to Paulino and Elena Quiroz. He went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2023. He was 62 years young. He married Edith Ramirez on December 12, 1982. They have a daughter, Andrea C. Urso and son in love Joshua Urso. Richard attended El Rito...

Linda Haykus

Oct 31, 2023

Linda Lee Haykus was a beloved family member, wife, mother, grandmother, and GG during her incredible 82 years of life. She passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 31, 2023. (Boy is someone going to be in trouble for using her middle name.)

She was born outside of Amarillo, TX at Tony Ridge in a small home to Ethel...

Ella Smith

Oct 30, 2023

 

Ella Louise Brooks-Smith

Ella Louise Brooks-Smith was born on January 10, 1945, in San Augustine, Texas. She departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.

She moved to Hobbs at the age of 7 from San Augustine, with her family. She had resided in Hobbs 43 years, prior to moving to Lubbock, Texas, in 1992. While...