Obituaries

Oct 29, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Charles Dwayne Hutchings Charles Dwayne Hutchings was born on June 30, 1953, to Ethelene and Cornelius Hutchings. He attended Edison Elementary, Houston Junior High, and Hobbs High School, where he excelled both in the classroom and on the field. An exceptional athlete, Charles lettered in football and basketball, earning state championships in both sports. He truly embodied what it meant...

Oct 22, 2025

Floyd Ray Smith was born on May 1, 1928, in Wingate, Texas to Charles and Naomi Wells Smith. He died on October 22, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. He entered this earth 15 minutes before his twin brother, and he always bragged about being the oldest twin. At the age of two, the family moved to Clovis, New Mexico where he...

Oct 22, 2025

Herman Crawford Culp Jr., 90, passed away on October 22, 2025. Born on September 18, 1935, Crawford lived a life marked by resilience, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

A lifelong resident of Lea County, Crawford was born into a ranching family. He spent his formative years on the family ranch near Caprock, commuting between the ranch and...

Oct 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua "Josh" Michael Smith, who departed this life on October 14, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. Born on February 2, 1981, in Kansas City, MO, Josh was a radiant light to all who knew him and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community. He was 44 years...

Oct 11, 2025

Dean Allen Payne Jr went home to be with his Savior on October 11, 2025. Dean was born on October 23,1943 to Dean Allen Sr and Ruby Lee Payne in Pampa, Texas.

Dean was raised in Bowers City, Texas and graduated from Borger High School in 1961. He married the love of his life Carolyn Alice McGee in 1962 and moved...

Oct 11, 2025

Linda Faye Eades, known by many as “Frosty,” passed away Saturday, October 11th surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and laughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Faye and George W. Forbes; her sister, Sue Honeycutt; former husbands, Johnny Robertson and Dannie Frosty, and numerous beloved aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her husband,...

Oct 1, 2025

Bonnie Moran (Brenda Anne Coogan), along with twin sister Charlene Anne, was born October 14, 1936, to parents Mabel and Charlie Coogan. She was granted eternal rest on October 1, 2025, after a brief illness. The Rosary will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. followed by visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. with...

Sep 26, 2025

Ki Bok Jung of Hobbs passed away on September 26,2025 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Tx surrounded by her family. She was born in Seoul, South Korea to Keun Sung Kim and Sam Ik Kim on January 1,1941.

Ki Bok immigrated to the United States in 1980 and became a US citizen on November 9, 1995. She was a devoted wife...

Sep 19, 2025

Today our hearts mourn the loss of our beloved Rafael Soto, who departed from us peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 61.

Rafael was much more than a husband, father, and grandfather; he was a shelter of love, a counselor full of wisdom, and a light that shone upon all who surrounded him. His tenderness, his caring nature,...

Sep 16, 2025

Elmer M. Ford, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Elmer was born July 30, 1936 in Milburn, Oklahoma to Grover and Evelyn Ford. He met the love of his life, Quetha Dodd, in Milburn. They eloped and were married in Durant, Oklahoma on July 16, 1955. They moved to Hobbs, NM...

Sep 14, 2025

Kenneth “Gary” Hind of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas, to Jasper and Olive (Barb) Hind.

Gary was raised in Madison, Kansas, and graduated from Madison High School in 1960. In December of that year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed...

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Odette Osborne

Mary Odette Osborne was born on July 30, 1943, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Francis Elston and Guillermina Ramirez Elston. She went to her eternal home on September 12, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico, with the love of her life by her side.

While attending Austin High School in El Paso, Texas, she met her soulmate, Larry Osborne....

Sep 12, 2025

Christopher Jaco passed away on September 12, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Chris was born on October 13, 1979, to Claude and Pat Jaco in Clovis, New Mexico. He was a 1998 graduate from Hobbs High School. He attended San Juan Community College in Farmington, New Mexico and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. Chris is survived by...

Aug 29, 2025

On December 31, 1949, in Clovis, New Mexico, a boy named Gary Lee Jones was born into a family stitched together by love, including his parents, June and Herschel Jones, his sisters, Terry and Rhonda and his brother, Allen. From the very beginning, Gary carried the quiet light of God that revealed itself through service, kindness and seeing the good...

Aug 22, 2025

Erliene Rachel Shelton, 88, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, following a short illness. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great-grandmother and pillar of her community, Erliene leaves a legacy defined by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for her family.

Born on August 6, 1937, in Wharton, Texas, to Daniel and...

Aug 20, 2025

Helen Ruth Shipp, longtime resident of Hobbs, N.M., active member of the First Baptist Church then became member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church. Our loving sister, aunt, and friend died peacefully, August 20th in Hobbs, N.M. at her home, after a short illness. She had excellent care with Gentiva Hospice. At age 95, Helen lived a full and beautiful life....

Aug 18, 2025

Cecil Dean "Sam" Cross began his earthly life journey in Sylvan Grove, KS, born to Paul Leon Cross and Frieda Elenora Elizabeth Cross on December 1, 1931. Cecil's mother called him snickelfritz, which means mischievous. Anyone who knew Cecil knows this is true.

After graduation, Cecil worked for Boeing Aircraft (Wichita) assembling B47s for a short time. Then he went...

Aug 16, 2025

Danny Lee Lovell, 69, of Hobbs, NM passed away on August 16th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Danny was born to B.J. and Hazel Lovell of Midland, TX, on December 29th, 1955. Danny met his wife, Marva while working on a farm in Tahoka, TX. They married October 16th, 1979, and later moved to Midland, TX where he went...

Aug 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Idolina “Lina” Rodriguez, who left us on August 13, 2025, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Ernesto and Irene Lopez in Peñitas, Texas on October 3, 1937.

Lina was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always thinking about and...