Obituaries

Carl Hensley

May 24, 2025

Carl Hensley, age 76, passed away peacefully at home in Hobbs, New Mexico, on May 24, 2025. Born in Hugo, Oklahoma, Carl led a life filled with service, love, laughter, and generosity.

Carl proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War in 1967. Following his military service, he built a career as a dedicated sandblaster and...

Stan Shaver

Jun 25, 2025

Stan Shaver, of Hobbs, NM, was born in Farmington, NM on April 17, 1958, to LeRoy and Frances Shaver. He entered into rest on June 25, 2025, in Plainview, Texas.

Stan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Becky, two daughters, Shalina (Daniel) Pope and Suzi (Zach) Souter, two grandchildren Hannah and Jackson Souter. He is also survived by a...

Larry Myrle Harlin

Jun 17, 2025

Larry Myrle Harlin, age 76 of Hobbs, NM passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas.

He was born September 24, 1948, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Myrle and Oleta Harlin. Larry’s life was marked by his deep love and commitment to his family and community.

On January 28, 2025, he celebrated a significant milestone by marrying Dilcia...

Kelly Mack Myers

Jun 14, 2025

We celebrate the life of Kelly Mack Myers, 72, of Jal, NM who passed away on June 14, 2025. Kelly was born on Feb. 4th 1953 in Kermit, TX to Mack Eugene Myers and Norma Joan Conklin Myers.

As a young man, Kelly worked hard to become the owner of what is now Deep Wells Ranch. Kelly's love for the...

Patsy Lou Kerbo

Jun 13, 2025

One of God's most faithful and loving servants was called home and Heaven heard her loudly singing "Hallelujah" on her way there. Patsy Lou Kerbo made her long-awaited journey on June 13, 2025. She truly dedicated her life to the Lord and loved Him with every fiber of her being.

Patsy was born on October 16,1942 in Corsicana, Texas to Ernest...

Ismael Rios

Jun 6, 2025

Ismael Rios

March 18,2006 ~ June 06, 2025

It is with a heavy heart as a loving family, we announce the departure of our son Ismael Rios.

Ismael (Milo) was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on March 18, 2006, where he attended College Lane Elementary, Highland Junior High, Hobbs High School and the Academy of the New Mexico Youth Challenge where he graduated...

Ana Maria Hightower

Jun 3, 2025

Ana Maria “Mary” Hightower of Hobbs, NM, passed away peacefully at home on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born August 14th, 1938, in Sanderson, Texas to Jesus Bustamante and Manuela Campos Bustamante. A devout Catholic, Mary was baptized on December 10th, 1948. She had a lifelong enjoyment of learning, returning to graduate school after high...

David Galenbeck

May 30, 2025

David Paul Galenbeck Sr., of Hobbs, New Mexico, left this life and entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2025, He was born on October 21, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Paul and Ruth Galenbeck. Dave was the only son, growing up with five sisters.

In 1959, Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served as an...

Stephen Wuest

May 29, 2025

Stephen Raymond Wuest, 81 of Hobbs, New Mexico died at his home after battling cancer on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Stephen was born on May 29th 1944, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Jeanette (Bucholtz) Wuest.

Stephen was a hard-working family man who served his country in the United States Army and provided for those who mattered...

Brenda Ann Franklin

May 25, 2025

Brenda Ann Franklin (Hannah) was born to Robert and Catherine Hannah on February 9, 1956, in Kermit, TX. She was the third of five children. On June 29, she married Donnell Franklin. They shared over 40 years of marriage and shared four children: Donnell Jr., Shannell, Devin, and Bridgett. Brenda was a proud grandmother to Cory, Armando, and Anivia, and...

Stratton Davis

May 25, 2025

Stratton Kade Davis

November 16, 2004 - May 25, 2025

Stratton Kade Davis burst into this world on November 16, 2004, in Hobbs, New Mexico - four weeks early and ready to take on life with full throttle. From the very beginning, Stratton had a spark. He was bold, fearless, and full of heart. Though he faced the heartbreaking loss of his...

Manuel Cantu, Jr.

May 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Manuel Cantu Jr.

Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. With heavy hearts and much love, we announce the passing of Manuel Cantu Jr., who left this world on May 22, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home. Manuel Cantu was born to Manuel Cantu...

Curtis Babcock

May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock

July 24, 1962 – May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock, 62, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 24, 1962, in Odessa, Texas.

A lifelong member of the Permian Basin oilfield community, Curtis was a well-known businessman with deep roots in the region. He spent many years working with...

Lloyd Parker

May 16, 2025

Lloyd William Parker was born on October 18, 1941, to Alton B. and Laura Florence (Midgett) Parker near Flat Rock, Honey Creek Twp., Crawford Co., Illinois.

The family moved to Seminole, Texas in October 1955, then to Eunice, New Mexico in May 1957, where he graduated from high school in 1959. He moved to Hobbs the summer of 1961, employed by...

W. Murlin Webb

May 8, 2025

William Murlin Webb (who disliked being called William) was born in Pampa, Texas on December 11, 1956, to Stanley Wayne and Norma June Webb. He walked through the Pearly White Gates of Heaven at 4:29 A.M. on May 8, 2025, from his home in Hobbs, New Mexico after a very long fight with cancer.

He is survived by his wife and...

Madaleine Bryant

May 7, 2025

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & friend, Madaliene Zeissel Bryant of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully at her home May 6, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1934, in Munday, Texas.

Born daughter of John Frederick and Annie Babette Heigl Zeissel in Munday, Texas. Madaliene married Raymond Bryant in April of 1949 in Clovis, NM. Madaleine and Raymond...

Linda Oliver-Stinson

May 3, 2025

Today, we celebrate and remember the life of Linda Oliver-Stinson, a woman of quiet strength, unshakable love, and enduring grace. Born on July 30, 1954, in Levelland, Texas, to the late Mabel Lee Smith and Jimmy T. Oliver, Linda was the eldest of eight children, six girls and two boys—and quickly grew into the role of nurturer, protector, and example...

Darrell Bearden

May 3, 2025

(Alvin) Darrell Bearden, 86, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, May 3, surrounded by his family. Darrell was born January 20, 1939, in Olney, Texas, to Rufus Erskine Bearden, Jr. and Hazel Cooper Bearden.

His family moved to Eunice NM before first grade and he attended 1st through 12th grade in Eunice, graduating in 1957. He played basketball and football...

Melchor Cantu

Apr 27, 2025

Melchor Cantu 79 yrs of age, beloved husband, son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather (welo) and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2025. He entered this world on September 25, 1945, born in Corpus Christi, TX to Manuel and Petra Cantu.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Mercado Cantu; daughter Esmeralda Renteria, Norma Velasquez; son...

Leon Moore

Apr 19, 2025

 Leon Moore was born March 3, 1936 to Foy and Clara Moore in Runnels County, Texas. His last trumpet sounded and his chariot came to take him home to His Father in heaven Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was 89 years old. Leon lived a full, rich life making lasting impressions on so many lives wherever he went. He volunteered...