All Obituaries

On Tuesday May 11, 2021, Mary Louise Hill, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 53. Mary was born on May 18, 1967 in Amarillo, TX to Linda Barker and Earl Jones. On November 16, 1984 she married Jesse Hill, together they had four children.  Mary lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, singing karaoke with her family, completing crossword puzzles, and making sure everyone had what they needed. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter Amber Hill and mother...

Teresa Rendon of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those who loved her most on Sunday, May 9, 2021.  Pallbearers for the services will be Steve Perez, Albert Perez Jr., Richard Perez, Jeremy Guajardo, Edward Chavarria Jr. and Mark Lueveno. Teresa was born on March 29, 1960 in Artesia, New Mexico and has remained a Bulldog for life. She is survived by two sons, Tim Rendon of Austin, Texas, Jaime Rendon and wife Genevieve of Hobbs, New Mexico, one...

Velma Sebastain was born on January 10,1927 in Jennings, Oklahoma and passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 in Hobbs, NM. Velma moved to New Mexico where she married Gene Sebastain on August 6, 1951.  She was preceded in death by Gene in 1990 and a daughter, Debra Craiger on March 10, 2021 and seven siblings.  Velma leaves behind her children, Joyce Goodman of Many, LA, Tom Sebastain of Weatherford, TX, Brenda Isreal and David Sebastain of Hobbs, NM and two brothers Earl and Glen...

Jerry Frank Bonds, 85, died in his home on May 6, 2021.  He was born January 6, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma, the son of Franklin Albert Bonds and Aliff Marie (Hall) Bonds.  Jerry graduated from Hobbs High in 1955, and joined the Navy in October 1955, and was discharged in 1959.  Upon his return he went to Texas Tech University, and played football for Texas Tech, he was one of the first players to play for Texas Tech.  After Graduation Jerry returned to Hobbs and started...

George E. Ebert, died May 5, 2021. George was born in Salisbury, Missouri on the 15th of February, 1935. He was born to George Frederick Ebert and Virginia Morey. He is survived by four sons, George Fred (wife Maureen), Jeff (wife Terri), Gerald, Bryn (wife Gwen), one daughter, Mary (husband Terry), 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances Fern, and 2 sisters. He came to Hobbs in 1972 as the station commander of the Army Recruiting...

Carlos Herrera, Sr., passed away on April 27, 2021 at his home in Eunice, NM.  He was born June 4th, 1947 in Coyame, MX to Arcadio and Roberta Herrera.  He has 4 sisters and 1 brother. He married Louisa Gonzales on February 15, 1969 in Loving, NM.  He worked pipeline for 50 years until his retirement in 2017.  He enjoyed his moments with family and loved them dearly, especially his granddaughters and great-grandchildren. Carlos was preceded into death by his parents,...

Roberta Jean Griffin was born on December 14, 1958. She passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born in Sterling, Kansas to Robert “Bob” and Nadine Fuqua. She and her husband, Ronnie Griffin Sr. were happily married on December 4, 1976. They shared many precious memories during their 44 ½ years of wedded bliss. Roberta was a member of the Lea County Sherriff’s Posse for many years. Her other hobbies included...

Lawania Fae Wittman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born January 19,1940 in Arnett, Oklahoma, to parents Recil and Elmina (Raff) Dobbs. She married the love of her life, Virgil Wittman January 1, 1960, in Tulare, California. They spent 51 blessed years together. To this blessed union four children were born, Monty, Debbie Linn, Angela, and Darren. Lawania was a faithful member of the General Assembly and Church of the...

Cora Marie Gilmore, 89, was born March 18, 1932 in Nocona, Texas to Walter Sidney Bourland and Mary Langford Bourland. She passed away April 17, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Marie was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family, pets and friends. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She was always the first to offer help to any misplaced spider or snake that happened to get lost in this modern society. She regularly donated to animal rescue shelters...

Willie Lewis, 53, beloved Brother, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 15, 2021. He entered this world on March 3, 1968 in Hobbs, NM, born to Willie James Lewis Sr and Mamie Marie-Taylor Lewis. Willie attended Houston Jr High School where he really became passionate about becoming a great basketball player. He would go on to Hobbs High School where he had an excellent career as a Hobbs Eagle Basketball Player and his hard work paid off in a scholarship...