Obituaries
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...
Mike Rodriguez
Jan 9, 2026
Mike R. Rodriguez earned his wings on January 9, 2026, passing peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Knox City, Texas, to Vidal “Bill” and Erminia “Minnie” Rodriguez. He lived a life filled with character, laughter, music, and unforgettable moments. There was a strength and fight in him that left you...
Patricia Ann Ridley
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia Ann “Bubbles” Ridley, 70, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandma, gg & aunt was called to her eternal resting place on January 7, 2026. She entered this world on September 6, 1955 to William (Bill) & Joyce (Jean) Henderson in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The family moved to Hobbs, NM in 1959, where she resided until her death.
Pat married the love...
Neil Kenneth Gohr
Jan 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, Neil Kenneth Gohr, 62, of Hobbs went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Fairmont, MN, on June 18, 1963, to Kenneth and Neta Gohr. He spent his early life in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and in 1979, the Gohr family moved to Hobbs, where Neil graduated high school in 1981.
In...
Concepcion Portillo
Dec 28, 2025
Concepción Portillo went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on December 8, 1940, in El Tule, Chihuahua, Mexico, making him 85 years old at the time of his death. For forty-eight years he called Hobbs, New Mexico, home before relocating to Lubbock, Texas, where he lived for the last six years...
Richard A. Lentz
Dec 23, 2025
Richard Arlen Lentz, 87, of Hobbs, NM passed away December 23, 2025, peacefully with family by his side. Richard was born to Ernest Lentz Sr. and Dorothy Murphy in San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Peggy Jo (Car), his parents Ernest and Dorothy Lentz, and his brothers Ernest Lentz Jr. and William...
Ronald M. Schnaubert
Dec 19, 2025
Ronald “Bubba” Schnaubert went to the icy blue Rocky Mountains on December 19, 2025. Born on November 23, 1963, to Sue Winn and Steven Schnaubert. Born in Hobbs, NM where he spent most of his life with time in Florida building hotels and time in Arkansas raising his family. Bubba lived boldly, joyfully, and always on his own terms.
He met...
Karen Elaine Kinney
Dec 15, 2025
Karen Elaine Kinney, 66, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, reunited in spirit with her beloved husband, Alan. Born on August 1, 1959, Karen lived a life full of love, laughter, and connection, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
On March 19, 1991, Karen married the love of her life, Alan Kinney. Together, they raised two sons,...
Sarah Louise Gilless
Dec 12, 2025
Sarah Louise (Morrow) Gilless, age 95 of Hobbs, New Mexico, drew her last breath on December 12, 2025, while in the hospital in Hobbs, New Mexico. Living longer than most, she succumbed to the effects of aging after a beautiful life of giving, sharing, and taking care of others.
Sarah, “Lou” to many, was born on June 17, 1930, to Glenn...
Frieda M. Ross
Dec 12, 2025
Frieda Ross age 86, went into the arms of Jesus on 12/12/25. Frieda was born September 18, 1939, in DeNoya, Osage County, Oklahoma, the first of three children born to William (Bill) and Goldie (Dunn) Alberty. She received her education in the Shidler and Webb City, Oklahoma, starting first grade there and graduating with the class of 1957. She married...
Fonda Christel Jones
Dec 11, 2025
Fonda was born November 26, 1963, in Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho adopted to Dallas Earl Jones and Vernice Donaldson. She died December 11, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. She was married to Robert Earl Ransom on December 7, 1987, in Gaines, Texas, United States. She was family oriented. She enjoyed going to Church services. She enjoyed having cats for her pets....
Eddie E. Young
Dec 10, 2025
Eddie Earl Young, 90 was born in Marlin, Texas to Andrew Lee Young and Ethel Hicks Young. On March 15, 1935. He departed this life on December 10, 2025, in Lovington, NM.
Eddie married Mary Lee Benford in 1955, and they moved to Hobbs, NM in 1965. For many years he worked on Diesels as a Mechanic.
From this blessed union five...
Glen Earl Thompson
Dec 8, 2025
Glen Earl Thompson of Hobbs, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Glen served with honor in the U.S. Army. During his service, he excelled as a helicopter mechanic, a role that highlighted his overall brilliance. Following his military service, Glen returned home to build a life centered on...
Lisa Kemp
Dec 7, 2025
Lisa “Gigi” Kemp passed away peacefully in her home on December 7th, 2025. She was born on April 13th, 1965, in Hobbs.
Lisa was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt whose endless spirit and kind heartedness touched so many. She had such a contagious smile and caring nature, that one couldn’t help but love her. Lisa was so passionate...
Kristin Martin
Dec 7, 2025
Kristin Deneen Martin was born on September 2, 1969, in Midland, Texas, to Jon and Alicia Martin. She departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, to be with her Heavenly Father.
Among Kristin’s favorite passages from God’s Word, Psalm 121 was one of her treasures: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?...
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)...
Norma Jean Gilbert
Nov 18, 2025
Norma Jean Gilbert Norma Gilbert Norma Jean Gilbert, a beloved teacher, friend, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Beehive Home in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, after a full life dedicated to love and faith mixed with spunk and spice. She was 79. Norma was born on June 28, 1946, in Raton, Colfax, New Mexico,...
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