All Obituaries

Thomas E. Samford, 74, known as Papa Tom to his grandchildren, was born July 6, 1946 in Odessa, Texas, to Thomas Leroy and Evelyn Francis Milam Samford. Thomas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in his hometown of Odessa. Thomas married the love of his life Betsy Jo Janice Phillips on November 1, 1977 in Dallas, Texas.  He worked for Luber-Finer/ Champion for the majority of his career until his retirement.  Dad enjoyed hunting, reading about history, especially American...

Woodrow “Woody” McNabb, age 58, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born June 23, 1962, in T or C, New Mexico, to Louie Howard McNabb and Bonnie Lee Armstrong. Woody went to school in Portales, NM. He then moved to Flagstaff, AZ and worked with his Uncle Dave at McNabb Concrete. Woody purchased his grandfather’s trucking company, McNabb Trucking, also in Flagstaff, AZ in 1982 when he was only 20 years old. He was managing and brokering over 100 trucks at the...

Terry Wayne Robertson was a young child when he made the decision to follow Jesus as his Lord and Savior. On January 12, 2021, his salvation was made complete. Terry turned 85 on December 28, 2020. He valiantly chose to live, for God’s glory, with Multiple Sclerosis for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents James “Buster” and Nell Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gail Robertson of Hobbs, his daughter and son-in-law, Buck and...

Dorothy Sexton passed away Monday, January 11th. Dorothy was 87 years old, born Oct. 7th, 1933, in Cooper, TX, to Belvia Ellis and B Wright. We celebrate her life and rejoice in her eternal reward with her Lord in Heaven. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jerry Sexton of Hobbs, NM. Son, Dan Jeter of Opdyke, TX and grandchildren, Van Jeter of Opdyke, TX and Stephanie Jeter of Fredricksburg, TX and two great grandchildren, Avery and Sydney. Son, Tommy Jeter and wife, Carol of...

Daniel Clarke Vail, age 70, passed away on January 1, 2021. Dan was born in Anchorage, Alaska and attended high school in Odessa, Texas. He served with the Army Combat Engineers during Vietnam from 1968-1971. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Sul Ross State University. He moved to Hobbs, NM in 1987 where he worked as a machinist.    He was actively involved in the Moose, VFW and American Legion. He served as commander and chaplain of the VFW in Hobbs, New Mexico. Dan...

Everardo (Shorty) Fuentez   Shorty was born in the small town of McCamey, Texas on September 27th, 1962 to Manuela and Jacobo Avila.  He passed away on December 27, 2020. He married the love of his life Lupe Espinoza on April 12th, 1986 in Hobbs, NM.  Shorty attended Hobbs High where he played football. He was a member at Templo Emanuel Church. He enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, shopping with his grandkids, fishing, going on road trips, and enjoyed making people...

Shirley Jean Burrell, 84, was born Oct. 6, 1936.  She passed away in Hobbs, NM on Dec. 25, 2020. Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marvin Abel and Rubena Abel, a sister Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband Tommy Burrell.  Surviving her are her sons, Rick Burrell of Pearl, Mississippi; and Terry (Cheryl) Burrell of Hobbs, NM, daughters, Sandra (Ray) Ables of Hobbs, NM and Angie Padilla of Hobbs, NM.   She leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 30...

Pauline Hall, 93, of Hobbs New Mexico passed away December 19,2020.  Pauline was born June 16, 1927 to Howard and Blanche Miles in Dimmit, Texas.  She was raised in Las Cruses, New Mexico and moved to Hobbs in 1957 with her husband Ralph. Pauline had three children.  Her survivors are:  daughter, Pam Dees of Hobbs, daughter, Kathy Wiseman (Johnny) of Amarillo, Texas and son, Randy Hall of Riverside, California, and sister, Irene Kerbow of Coleman, Texas.  She had...

Rosenda (Rosa) Rodriguez ,83,  was born July 12,1937 to Espiridion and Gregoria De Los Santos.   Rosa passed to her eternal place in heaven on December 18,2020 in Hobbs, NM. She is survived by her husband Guillermo Rodriguez, one daughter Rebecca Stark her husband Sam of Eula TX, two sons Eddie Rodriguez and his wife Rosemarie of Hobbs, NM, and Gary Rodriguez of Round Rock TX, Ricky Joe Rodriguez and his wife Priscilla of Hobbs NM, and Rudy Jay Rodriguez of Monument NM, 13...

Cornelio Garcia age 60 of Eunice NM, passed away Sunday Dec.13,2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Garcia was born July 18,1960 to Domingo and Paula Garcia in Kermit TX. Cornelio is survived by his beloved wife Eloisa Garcia. His children; Brenda Garcia, Cindy Caravero, Victoria Muniz, Daniel Reyes and wife Synthia of Kermit TX. Belinda Reyes of Bradington FL. Breanna Castillo and husband Alex of Eunice NM. Nathan Contreras of Eunice NM. Brothers; Jimmy Garcia and wife Susan...