All Obituaries

Margarita Gomez of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sep 12, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Peggy Denise Maldonado was called home September 11, 2019. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Peggy will be remembered for her love of life, always ready to take on the next challenge. As an entrepreneur, she loved adventure and chased her dreams, facing adversity in life, head on. Peggy leaves behind 4 children, to carry on her legacy: Erica Moreno, Isala Maldonado Royale, Junior Saenz, and Lupita Saenz, a son-in-law; Santos Moreno, 4 grandchildren; Norman Jr.,...

Misty Nicole Tobias, 17, of Hobbs, NM drifted into the arms of our Lord on September 5, 2019 with family and friends by her side.  Misty was a senior at Hobbs High School, and a member of the National Honor Society.  She had already been accepted to Texas State University and was planning on pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Misty’s greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.  She was never one to miss a family barbecue, where she could...

Sarah Ruth (Owens) Boone was born on March 21, 1930 in Campti, Louisiana to Otto Seba Owens and Ruth Lee Lowery Owens. At 89 years of age, Sarah peacefully slipped away to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2019 after 10 years of overcoming the challenges to her health. She was a brave and courageous fighter proving again and again the overcoming power found in a close relationship with Jesus Christ. She was blessed to finish her life’s race in her home in Hobbs, New Mexico. She...

Gwen L Reid was born June 26, 1956 in Snyder, Texas to Ernest L and Virgie Jewel Vaughn. She married Gary Reid on January 27, 1971 in Seminole, Texas and they made their home in Hobbs and Monument, NM. Gwen enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, trips to Vegas and spending time with her family. She considered her children and grandchildren among her greatest accomplishments. She her spent working years for Ref-Chem, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Bulldog Services before retiring in...

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Kristal Janay Avena, left this world too soon, at 24 years young on Aug. 25, 2019. Born in Phoenix, AZ on April 18, 1995 to Jesus Avena JR of Guadalupe, AZ and Ida Rodriguez of Hobbs NM. Kristal was a loving and devoted mother; she spent every single moment caring for and adoring her daughter Emilli. She was funny, outgoing and vivacious. She was a true testimony of a selfless young lady, and her beauty just radiated...

Chloe Swan Sims left this earthly home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2019 at the age of 98 years and 9 days. Chloe was born August 15, 1921 in Spur, Texas to Andrew Jackson Slaton and Ollie Franklin (Pierce) Slaton. Chloe was the 13th child of 14 children. Chloe had 8 sisters and 5 brothers and being the next to the youngest of the 14 she had been the only remaining sibling for many years. She married Roscoe David “R.D.” Sims on July 18, 1942 in Hobbs,...

Betty Rose Cooper went home to be with her Lord on August 21, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born on January 6, 1931 in Indiahoma, Oklahoma.  She later attended college and rodeoed at Cameron University where she met and married Dale “Tuffy” Cooper in 1950 and was married for 63 years until his passing.  They would settle and ranch for 69 years the Cooper Ranch in Monument, New Mexico.  She loved her family, ranching and outdoors.  She was a very special...

        Kenneth Karl Batson died at home early on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2019.  He was born on April 2, 1932, in Endee, New Mexico, and was the youngest of the seven children of Laura and Clarence Batson, all of whom preceded him in death.  He is survived by Charlotte Ann McSpadden Batson, his wife of 58 years.         Ken was retired from Dixie Electric, where he was employed for 37 years.  He served on the board of...

Ansel Farris, 85, passed away peacefully with his family present on August 10, 2019. He was born in Lovington, NM on January 10, 1934 to Jesse and Wille Mae Farris. Ansel was in the US Army and was stationed in Germany, where he met the love of his life, Ulla Baumgart. They married on June 7, 1958 and had three beautiful children in Germany. After a few years they moved to Lovington, NM where they would continue to raise their family. Ansel always enjoyed playing golf and was a very...