All Obituaries

James Truly Cobbs, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to his heavenly home on March 25, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1930 in Belmont, LA. He was born to Asa Amos Cobbs and Alda Pauline Cobbs. He is survived by his wife Margie Helen Cobbs, daughter Vickie Nagalapadi, son James (Bud) Cobbs, and daughter Tammie Pryer. He had 10 grand children, 13 great grand children. Truly and Helen were married for 65 years. He enjoyed yard work, tinkering with small engine...

Jimmy Callaway of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 22, 2020. His wishes were to be cremated and no services at this time.

Peggy Jarrel of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bettye Ann Whitehead was born on May 31, 1932, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, to Dallas and Gladys (Holt) Martin.  Her family moved to Roswell, NM, in the 1940’s.  There, she met Gene Edsel Whitehead at Salt Creek Baptist Church, and they were married on June 9, 1950.  They initially moved to Springfield, MO, and ultimately ended up in Hobbs, NM.  Bettye spent many years serving as the church pianist while her husband led the singing in various churches, including Temple...

Funeral Mass for Charles Edgar “Chuck” Moran will be Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MDT at St. Helena Catholic Church, Hobbs, New Mexico.  Visitation will take place at Chapel of Hope on Thursday March 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Visitation with the family will be Friday March 13, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church; with a rosary service at 4:00 p.m. MDT in the church. The...

Rosa Rico, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her family by her side in Hobbs, NM. Rosa was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She loved gardening, traveling, watching her Novelas but most of all her family. Rosa was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of Samaria Pentecostal Church. Her memory will be cherished by all those whose lives she touched.

Berta “Grandmother” Lucille Morris Green passed away peacefully in Hobbs, New Mexico on March 02, 2020 at the age of 87. Berta is survived by her sons; Rodney Green and spouse Roxanne Green of Palisade, Colorado, Randy Green and spouse Toni Green of Hobbs, New Mexico, Rhonda Green of Eunice, New Mexico; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Gale and Betty Morris of Andrews, Texas and James and Gloria Morris of Sugarland,...

Ricky Wayne Ford, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Rick was born November 7, 1969 to Cecil and LaVon Ford and a big sister who loved him! Rick graduated from Hobbs high school in 1987 and continued his education in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University. Graduating with a degree in Hotel/restaurant management and education. He returned to Hobbs and was employed by the Hobbs school system for several years. He then pursued his dream of living in California where he continue to teach...

In the early morning of February 22, 2020 Lorenzo Gonzales was carried by angels to heaven where there are no more tears and no more pain.  Lorenzo was born in Socorro, New Mexico on November 26, 1978 to parents Lawrence and Elpidia Gonzales.  Lorenzo had a passion for cooking and also enjoyed spending time with family, especially his nieces and nephew, he was a diehard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Lakers.  He loved watching his football and basketball...

Thelma Marie Kemp, of Hobbs, went home to Heaven on February 22, 2020. Thelma was born on April 21, 1935 in Teague Switch, NM. She retired from Mobil/Exxon after thirty years as a Senior Production Clerk. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, square dancing and she loved animals, quilting and cross-stitch. She was a lifetime member at Crosswinds Community Church, formerly Northside Baptist Church where she was a dedicated volunteer. Thelma had a servant’s heart and was happiest...