All Obituaries

Mike Torrez died April 15, 2021, in Hobbs, NM. He was born April 22, 1947 in Roswell, NM to Joe Torrez and Mary Lopez. He had twelve brothers and sisters.  He married Alice Richardson on December 29, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV. Mike graduated from Hobbs High School in 1966.  He joined the US Air Force on June 3, 1966 and was stationed in England. He was Honorably Discharged in October of 1969.  He worked as a field mechanic for several Mid-stream companies until his retirement...

Caroll Irene Been Jones, the daughter of Myron Oscar and Helen Verneice Neidert Been, went to be with Jesus Friday, April the 9th. Caroll was born in October 1942 in Sparta, Illinois to Myron and Helen Been. Married August 1962 in Clovis, NM to Terry Gene Jones. She proudly served as an Eastern Star alongside her loving husband, Terry Jones, who is an active Mason at the Masonic Lodge. She was an active member of the First Christian Church. No one who met Caroll forgot her artistic skills...

Tawna June (Sissy) Bingham, 61, our beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 2, 2021. She entered this world on July 24, 1959 in Seminole, TX, born to John Earl and Bettye Bingham. She is survived by her sister Shelly Rachal (and Louis) of the home, brothers Mitchell Bingham (and Denise) of Hobbs, Sean Weeks (and Linda) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bill Mangum of Farmington, NM. She is also survived by nephews AJ, Zac (and Myranda), Jordan and Connor and nieces Crystal,...

Coady Du Shaun Tinley of Hobbs, NM was born May 16, 1968 in Odessa, TX. He stepped through the gates of Heaven on March 31st, 2021 in Odessa, TX after a valiant fight with sepsis. Coady attended Lovington High School where he met his beloved bride to be Gayla Oden and they were married in Hobbs, NM on July 19th, 1991. They built a wonderful life together until she and their full-term infant son Shaun Brennan Tinley were tragically taken from this life on March 4, 2004. Coady worked as a...

March 31, 2021, Hubert T. Hart stepped into glory after a lengthy illness.  Born March 8, 1942 in Pickton, Texas to Dorothey and William Hart.  Hubert was the second of five children.  Hubert graduated from Hobbs High School, served in the United States Army and Army National Guard, then settled in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hubert, a man of faith lived his faith.  His ministry, although he did not call it that was to live his life and raise his family in a godly manner. ...

Matt Williamson was born on June 9, 1959 to the late Tommy and Margie (Fowler) Williamson in Lubbock, Texas.  Matt ran into the arms of the Lord on March 30, 2021.  He was welcomed into heaven by the open arms of his son Jacob Williamson, his parents Tommy and Margie Williamson, and his brother Mark Williamson.  Matt lived in Ralls and then his family moved to Pecos, Texas in 1970.  Matt met his soul mate and love of his life Jody Ellison in Ralls, Texas and they were...

Juanita Hernandez Granger, 75, of Hobbs, NM departed her loving family to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2021.  She was born and raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico on July 21, 1945. Juanita and her late husband, Harry Granger Jr., raised 3 children; daughters, Lisa Wilson (Leo) and Priscilla Fuentez (Leonard) and son, Harry Ervie Granger III (Tabatha), and stepdaughter Terry Martinez.   She was a grandmother to 4 grandchildren; Brittany Perez (Javier),...

Norma Little 96, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on March 29th, 2021. She was born in Arthur, Illinois, on November 28th, 1924. Norma Mae Bailey married Robert Eugene Hansen in Perryville, Mo April 13th, 1940 and together they had two daughters, Sandra Lee and Wanda Jean. The family lived in Illinois for several years then moved to Hobbs, NM in 1958. Norma’s husband Eugene passed away in 1980. Norma remarried years later to Dan Little and lived together until he passed. Norma spent...

William Del Clothier 21, of Hobbs, N.M., March 24, 2021. He was born June 23,1999 in Tomball, Texas. He attended Hobbs schools and graduated from Hobbs High School in 2017.  William enjoyed playing with his son, listening to music, being at the river, playing basketball, fast cars, fishing, spending time with his siblings William is survived by his parents Delbert and stepmother Mollie Clothier, son Myles Ryan Clothier of Hobbs, stepsiblings, Billy Meadows of Hobbs, Benjamin Meadows...

Mavis Marie Strickland Warden was born on December 3, 1935 in Gulfport, Miss. and passed away on March 21,2021 in Hobbs, NM at the age of 85.  She was preceded in death by her parents Amos and Effie Strickland, her sister Jeanette Harrison, and her husband Ottis Warden. She is survived by her sons Mark Warden (Angie) of Odessa, TX, Windell Warden (Bretta) of Hobbs, NM, Tim Warden (Carolyn) of Bryan, TX, and Mike Warden of Hobbs, NM., her brother Clyde Strickland...