Obituaries

Dena Lynn Lilley

Dena Lynn Lilley

Feb 4, 2026

Dena Lynn Lilley, born Dena Lynn Shores in Vallejo, California, was called home to be with the Lord in Hobbs, New Mexico. While our hearts grieve her absence, we take comfort in knowing she is rejoicing in Heaven — her beautiful, infectious laugh surely echoing in glory.

Dena was a woman of strength, resilience, and unwavering love. Life was not always...

Jerry (Babb) Brothers

Jerry (Babb) Brothers

Mar 28, 2026

Jerry AKA “Nannie” and “Miss Jerry” passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Jerry was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma on February 07, 1936, to Jack and Mildred Jones but was raised by her loving stepdad, John Wayne Thompson.

Jerry married Jim Babb in 1952 and together they had three children, Terry Babb (Kathy),...

Shannon DeAnn Navarrette

Shannon DeAnn Navarrette

Mar 27, 2026

Shannon Navarrette of Lovington, New Mexico, received her eternal reward on March 27, 2026, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

Shannon was born on February 9, 1973, to Ernest (Ray) Walker and Patricia Workman. She was raised in Seminole, Texas. As a child she enjoyed Vollyball, Softball, and was a true daddy's girl at heart. She later met...

Ever Ramirez

Ever Ramirez

Mar 23, 2026

Ever Ramirez, 53, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born and raised in Hobbs and later spent many years living in Houston, Texas.

Ever was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving daughter, Olivia Ramirez; his step-sons, Juan Eufracio and Christian Suarez; and his cherished grandchildren, Ellianna...

Theobelle Feland

Theobelle Feland

Mar 21, 2026

Theobelle peacefully passed this life and is enjoying eternal life with Jesus. She was raised by a loving family in a small farming community in Forrest, New Mexico. As a tomboy, she played volleyball and basketball. On weekends, she snuck out of the house to attend barn dances. When she was young, she gave her life to Jesus at a...

Kenneth Wayne Bromley

Kenneth Wayne Bromley

Mar 20, 2026

With wife, Judy, praying over him and daughter, Nicole, singing to him, Kenneth Bromley was greeted at the gates of Heaven on March 20, 2026, at the age of 72 by his late son-in-law, Corey Hunter. Kenneth was born in Sweetwater, Texas on September 23, 1953 to Joyce and Jerry Bromley.

Kenneth married Judy Smith on August 11, 1973 in Fort...

Casey Lynn Jones

Casey Lynn Jones

Mar 14, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Casey Lynn Jones of Hobbs, New Mexico, who left this world on March 14, 2026, at the age of 46. Casey was born on June 14, 1979, in Hobbs to Karen Rosetta Gilbert and Dale May.Casey married the love of her life, Antonio Xavier Jones, on March 14, 2014, in Hobbs, New...

Corine Mojica

Corine Mojica

Mar 10, 2026

Corine Mojica passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by Family and Friends. She was born on July 28, 1935, in Westhoff Texas. Corine retired from Wal-Mart. She enjoyed working in her yard, crafting with her friends Mary and Delia, going to the Casino and Shopping at Wal-Mart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lupe...

Sherry Joe Norman

Sherry Joe Norman

Mar 8, 2026

Sherry Joe Sherrill Norman, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, just as she wished.

Sherry Joe was born on June 28, 1944, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Joe and Juanita Sherrill. She was the oldest of three sisters and spent much of her life in the community she loved.

For more than 30 years, Sherry Joe faithfully...

Mitchell Lynn Levy

Mitchell Lynn Levy

Mar 5, 2026

Mitchell Lynn Levy, born on December 8, 1958, passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Mitchell was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. A man of few words, he was always there for anyone who needed him, offering quiet support and a steady presence to those he loved.

He grew up working alongside his father and brother at...

Tommy Dean Parker

Tommy Dean Parker

Mar 4, 2026

Tommy Dean Parker went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2026. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 6, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Tommy was the son of Jack and Louise Parker. He grew up in Eunice, New Mexico, alongside his older brother, Billy Jack. During his years at...

Shirley Jane Jones

Shirley Jane Jones

Mar 2, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that I announce the passing of my sweet mother, Shirley Jane Wilson-Jones. It is with absolute joy, that I proclaim that I know my mother went home to her Heavenly Father, as well as her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jane was surrounded by her family and went to sleep peacefully. She had suffered tremendously...

Berneece Alene Hawkins

Berneece Alene Hawkins

Mar 2, 2026

Berniece Hawkins was born on August 21, 1929, in Jennings, Oklahoma, to Scott and Estella Leyerle. She passed away quietly and peacefully on March 2, 2026.

Berniece married Floyd Hawkins in 1950, while Floyd was in the Air Force, and they had one son, Bill, in 1952. After being discharged, they moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, for a brief period. From there,...

Dennis Johnston

Dennis Johnston

Feb 28, 2026

Walter "Dennis" Johnston was born on March 10, 1941, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Walter Ennis Johnston and Lilly Andrea Pedersen-Johnston. He was raised in Clovis, New Mexico, where he spent his early years before proudly serving in the Army National Guard.

In 1965, Dennis made his home in Hobbs, New Mexico. There, he built a respected career managing City...

Migda Armendarez

Migda Armendarez

Feb 26, 2026

Migda Armendarez was born on June 14th, 1968, in Artesia, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Eva Navarrette. She is survived by her husband, William (Billy) Armendarez of 42 years, Siblings Jaime Navarrette (Oralia), Arturo Navarrette (Marisela), Rosa Navarrette (Darrell), 3 Daughters, Yvette Anguiano (Luis), Mary Catherine Armendarez (Caleb), Teresa Armendarez (Fernando), Grand-Daughters Alyssa,...

Sonny "Honeybun" Downen

Sonny "Honeybun" Downen

Feb 23, 2026

Sonny Downen, 91, of Hobbs, NM passed away on February 23,2026. He went to his heavenly home surrounded by the love of his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Sonny served his country with honor and dedication. The values he carried from his military service: integrity, loyalty, and perseverance remained with him throughout life.

Following his time in the...

Curtis DeWhitt Boozer

Curtis DeWhitt Boozer

Feb 20, 2026

Curtis DeWhitt Boozer, 77, of Eunice, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.A proud graduate of Eunice High School, Class of 1967, Curtis was a lifelong pillar of the Eunice community. In his younger years, he was a standout athlete who loved playing baseball for the Eunice...

Graciela B. Lopez

Graciela B. Lopez

Feb 19, 2026

Graciela "Gracie" López, 82, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Hobbs, NM. She was born March 31, 1943, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Victor Lopez Sr on October 7, 1958.

Gracie was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church and loved going to the Senior Center to exercise and hangout with her friends. She had a heart...