Obituaries
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...
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...
Dean Allen Payne Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
Dean Allen Payne Jr went home to be with his Savior on October 11, 2025. Dean was born on October 23,1943 to Dean Allen Sr and Ruby Lee Payne in Pampa, Texas.
Dean was raised in Bowers City, Texas and graduated from Borger High School in 1961. He married the love of his life Carolyn Alice McGee in 1962 and moved...
Linda Frosty Eades
Oct 11, 2025
Linda Faye Eades, known by many as “Frosty,” passed away Saturday, October 11th surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and laughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Faye and George W. Forbes; her sister, Sue Honeycutt; former husbands, Johnny Robertson and Dannie Frosty, and numerous beloved aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband,...
Bonnie Moran
Oct 1, 2025
Bonnie Moran (Brenda Anne Coogan), along with twin sister Charlene Anne, was born October 14, 1936, to parents Mabel and Charlie Coogan. She was granted eternal rest on October 1, 2025, after a brief illness. The Rosary will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. followed by visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. with...
Ki Bok Jung
Sep 26, 2025
Ki Bok Jung of Hobbs passed away on September 26,2025 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Tx surrounded by her family. She was born in Seoul, South Korea to Keun Sung Kim and Sam Ik Kim on January 1,1941.
Ki Bok immigrated to the United States in 1980 and became a US citizen on November 9, 1995. She was a devoted wife...
Rafael Soto
Sep 19, 2025
Today our hearts mourn the loss of our beloved Rafael Soto, who departed from us peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 61.
Rafael was much more than a husband, father, and grandfather; he was a shelter of love, a counselor full of wisdom, and a light that shone upon all who surrounded him. His tenderness, his caring nature,...
Elmer M. Ford
Sep 16, 2025
Elmer M. Ford, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Elmer was born July 30, 1936 in Milburn, Oklahoma to Grover and Evelyn Ford. He met the love of his life, Quetha Dodd, in Milburn. They eloped and were married in Durant, Oklahoma on July 16, 1955. They moved to Hobbs, NM...
Kenneth "Gary" Hind
Sep 14, 2025
Kenneth “Gary” Hind of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas, to Jasper and Olive (Barb) Hind.
Gary was raised in Madison, Kansas, and graduated from Madison High School in 1960. In December of that year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed...
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