Obituaries

Apr 28, 2026

Born February 18, 1965, to James M. Payne and Virginia Y. Oates and passed away April 28, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Kelly Jean Payne was a daughter, sister, mother, Grammy and a true friend to all who knew her. Warm, Welcoming, and full of heart. Kelly had a gift for making friends everywhere she went. For many years she worked...

Apr 27, 2026

Anita Teague, 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday April 27, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1951, to Doyle and Flossie Leverett in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was the youngest of 3 sisters.

On August 8, 1969, Anita married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Ray Teague. The moment she saw him, she told her...

Apr 23, 2026

On behalf of the Cortez family, it is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Robert Cortez on April 23, 2026, at the age of 62. Born and raised in Hobbs, NM, Robert was a loving and proud son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who has left this world too soon.

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Apr 21, 2026

Manuel "Tito" M. Hinojos, age 87, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Mr. Hinojos was born on February 27, 1939, to Mariano and Margarita Hinojos in Ruidosa, Texas.

Manuel is survived by his six children: Barbara Hinojos; Laura Molina and husband, Oscar, of Hobbs, New Mexico; Manuel Hinojos Jr. and wife,...

Apr 20, 2026

Sam "Shadow" Navarrette was born on October 13, 1934, in Artesia, NM to Prajedes and Panfila Navarrette. He was called home on April 20th, 2026. He grew up in Artesia with his family and later went into the Air Force where he was a jet mechanic. Upon his release from the Air Force, he met his wonderful wife Carolyn, whom...

Apr 19, 2026

Danna Jo "Nana" Treat (Richardson), 64, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Eunice, New Mexico. Born on October 10, 1961, in Odessa, Texas, Danna lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family and community.

Danna earned her GED and embarked on a career that showcased her strong work ethic and commitment. She spent six years working in...

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Donald ‘Don’ H. Wilkinson passed away at 65 years of age on April 13, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born on May 3, 1960, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He moved to Alamogordo, NM as a child and lived there until he relocated to Hobbs, NM in 1983 where he also met his wife. They married August 16, 1986,...

Apr 9, 2026

On April 9, 2026, after 95 years Jane Reeves Falk decided to leave her mortal body and go to that place that Jesus promised He was preparing for us. John 14:2-3. I can image the joy of meeting her Savior in person and reuniting with her husband Dick of 62 years.

Jane was the third child of Richard Wayne Reeves and...

Apr 5, 2026

Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez Cantu received her wings on April 5th on Easter Sunday. She was 95 years old born on January 4, 1931, in Karnes City, Texas to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Lopez of Seminole, Texas (now deceased). She was the eldest of ten children. In 1947, Martin (deceased) and Lupe were married in Karnes City at San...

Apr 1, 2026

Adan “Adam” Flores, left us on April 1, 2026, at the age of 47, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Seminole, Texas, and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, Adam was a proud son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who meant so much to so many.

Adam was the beloved son of Juan & Mini Flores and the cherished first grandchild...

Mar 30, 2026

Maria Nieves Castro, 92, of passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30th, 2026, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Nieves was born on August 11th, 1933, to Idelfonso Salinas and Maria De La Paz Gallegos in Durango, Mexico.

Nieves lived in Bovina, Texas, with her husband Marcos Castro, the two got married on December 20th, 1947. The...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 19, 2026

John Petty was born on September 22,1947 in Evant, Texas, and died on March 19, 2026, at his home in Monument, New Mexico

He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, stepson Ray Parks (Stacy), Stepdaughter Lisa Woodard (Jerry), stepson Timothy Yarbro and a brother Homer Petty.

John has 3 grandchildren, Kayla Parks, Destiny Howard and Brianna Howard and 8...

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...

Mar 13, 2026