Obituaries
Donald Pruitt
Dec 1, 2025
Donald Pruitt of Hobbs passed into the heavens at home on December I, 2025, at the age of 76.He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and passion for his family.Born to Myrtle Grace Sudduth and fathered by RG Sudduth, he grew up & spent his life in Hobbs New Mexico. Just coming out of school he served for...
Kenneth Mayes
Nov 25, 2025
Kenneth Matthew “Kenny” Mayes, 37, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1988, in Hobbs.
Kenneth was a loving son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend whose free spirit and kind heart touched everyone he met. He had a contagious smile, a gentle nature, and a deep love for animals, nature, and travel....
Ubaldo L Garcia Jr
Nov 21, 2025
Ubaldo L Garcia “Jr” peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of November 21, 2025, in his home surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 18, 1952, in Raymondville, TX to Ubaldo (Walt) and Esperanza Garcia, he was raised with love, a hard work ethic and a dedication to succeed and teach others. Jr graduated from...
Banna Joe Davis
Nov 20, 2025
Banna Joe Davis, 93, was born Dec. 14th, 1931, in Brownfield, Texas to Willie Lorenzo and Velma (Orr) Holt. She passed from this life Nov 20, 2025. Banna will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She graduated from High School at Mattson, TX. where she was a Cheerleader and Valedictorian of her class. She met Boyd (Red)...
Terrell Deshaun McGruder
Nov 15, 2025
When the sun rose, it was the summer of 87 July 22, beginning the life of an angel we know & love by the name of Terrell McGruder. TDM was born in Hobbs, NM to the parents of Sharon Johnson (Hobbs, NM) mother & his father Eugene McGruder (Deceased). Being the oldest of 5 siblings Terrell arrived at the gates...
Sharon Denise Fuentes
Nov 15, 2025
Sharon Denise Fuentes, born on August 7, 1975, went home to our Lord on November 15, 2025.
Our mom was the most loving mother, daughter, sister, and Nana who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was known for her warm heart, her strong spirit, and the way she always cared for others. She was so funny and had a...
Sandra Lynn Gassaway
Nov 10, 2025
Sandra Lynn Gassaway, 84, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Sandra was born on November 23, 1940, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Dr. and Mrs. Coy S Stone. She grew up in Hobbs alongside her brother, Dr. Bill Stone, and developed a love for dance early in life. After graduating from Hobbs High School, she attended...
Marita Burnam
Nov 9, 2025
Marita Burnam slipped peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Sunday November 9, 2025. Marita was born on July 12, 1940, in Germany. She lived in Europe with her family until 1960 when she migrated to the United States. She first lived in Brownfield Texas with her family until they moved to Hobbs in...
Kali Shea Hood
Nov 9, 2025
Kali Shea Hood, age 18, of Hobbs, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2025.
Born July 5, 2007, in Hobbs, N.M., Kali was the cherished daughter of Jordan and Ashley Hood and beloved sister of Heath Hood. As a 2022 high school graduate, Kali was pursuing her dream of working in the medical field.
Kali lived life unconditionally on her terms....
Joe Luis Tovar
Nov 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe Luis Tovar, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend, who left this world on November 9, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 23, 1958, in Alpine, Texas to Juanita and Bonifacio Tovar Sr.
Joe Luis was a devoted husband to the...
Guadalupe "Lupe" Hernandez
Nov 9, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” Velásquez Hernández, affectionately known by many as Barbie, Mundo, and LuLu, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her husband, brother, nieces, and nephews.
Born to Rev. Simon Velásquez Sr. and Paula Chávez Velásquez, Lupe lived 76 beautiful years as a devoted Christian woman of faith, love, and service. She fought the good...
Sandra Ann Evans
Nov 6, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Ann Evans, age 63, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2025, in Aztec, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She was born in Smithville, Missouri, and spent most of her life in Hobbs, New Mexico, creating cherished memories with family, friends, and many people whose lives she touched.
Sandy worked as...
George Burns
Nov 5, 2025
George Washington Burns, 93, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. A devoted family man, George's life was marked by integrity, warmth, honesty, and kindness.
George was born in Carey, Texas, on March 30, 1932, to John Henry and Viola Burns. He grew up with his sisters, Elizabeth Wilson, and Juanita Hunter, who preceded him in death....
Ralph Leon Pollard
Nov 2, 2025
Graveside services for Ralph Leon Pollard will be held at 1:00pm on November 12, 2025, at the Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, NM. He left this world for his heavenly home on November 2, 2025.
Ralph was born to Estes Pollard and Myrtle Wood Pollard on August 8, 1935, in Mounds, Oklahoma. His early childhood was spent in eastern Oklahoma. He relocated to...
Jerrie Lynn Ramirez
Oct 30, 2025
Jerrie Lynn (White) Ramirez, affectionately known as JL, Mom, and Grammy, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 2, 1963, in Eunice, New Mexico, where she grew up and made lifelong memories, as well as in Oil Center, New Mexico.
A proud graduate of Corona High School in Corona,...
Judith L. Brock
Oct 29, 2025
Judith Lamar Brock, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend, went to her eternal home on October 29, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on June 30, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas, to Doris Payne Hester and Jock Hester.
In June 1958, Judith married the love of her life, Bobby Brock, in San Angelo, Texas, embarking on...
Charles "Hutch" Hutchings
Oct 22, 2025
Charles Dwayne Hutchings Charles Dwayne Hutchings was born on June 30, 1953, to Ethelene and Cornelius Hutchings. He attended Edison Elementary, Houston Junior High, and Hobbs High School, where he excelled both in the classroom and on the field. An exceptional athlete, Charles lettered in football and basketball, earning state championships in both sports. He truly embodied what it meant...
Ray Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Floyd Ray Smith was born on May 1, 1928, in Wingate, Texas to Charles and Naomi Wells Smith. He died on October 22, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. He entered this earth 15 minutes before his twin brother, and he always bragged about being the oldest twin. At the age of two, the family moved to Clovis, New Mexico where he...
Crawford Culp
Oct 22, 2025
Herman Crawford Culp Jr., 90, passed away on October 22, 2025. Born on September 18, 1935, Crawford lived a life marked by resilience, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
A lifelong resident of Lea County, Crawford was born into a ranching family. He spent his formative years on the family ranch near Caprock, commuting between the ranch and...
Joshua Smith
Oct 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua "Josh" Michael Smith, who departed this life on October 14, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. Born on February 2, 1981, in Kansas City, MO, Josh was a radiant light to all who knew him and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community. He was 44 years...
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