Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Martie Murlene (Cooper) Bateman was born August 17, 1943, to Martin and Murrell Cooper in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She grew up in Hobbs alongside her two sisters, Evelyn and Carolyn.

Martie met the love of her life, Clifton Bateman, and soon was married.  Together they raised two sons, Mark and Scott.

Martie worked for Levi...

Mar 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sidney Dwayne Vanzandt of Hobbs, New Mexico. As the father of 4 and the youngest of 6, his life did not come to an end with his death. Sidney passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 52. Raised in Hobbs, Sidney went to Hobbs High School and dominated...

Mar 24, 2023

Marilla Elizabeth Morgan, Liz, 100, of Hobbs, NM passed peacefully with her family by her side on March 24, 2023 just a month shy of her 101st birthday.  She was born on April 27, 1922 in Graham, Young County, TX to her parents Charlie and Zula Holt.

She grew up on a farm in Sagerton, TX and...

Mar 23, 2023

Richard L. Parrish went to be with the Lord March 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 25, 1935 in Arkansas City, Kan. to Luther and Gwendola Parrish. After graduation from high school, he married his high school sweetheart Betty Jean Leiker on Thanksgiving Day, 1953. The Lord blessed them with 70 wonderful years. Their four children Dixie, Diana, Ron...

Mar 20, 2023

Maxie Lynn McCracken (Mimi), 86, of San Angelo, TX passed peacefully away on March 20, 2023. Maxie was born August 18, 1936, in Seagraves TX, to Otis and Mary Horner.

She grew up on a farm just outside Denver City, TX. There she attended school from the 1st to the 12th grade, participating in basketball, volleyball, and...

Mar 17, 2023

Seth Allan Anderson was born November 1, 1990, in Seminole, Texas to Raymond and Gina Anderson of Lovington New Mexico. Seth’s time in his earthly body was finished on March 17, 2023. The true influence of the spirit that he left with all of us is eternal now and forever.

As a young man he never spoke...

Mar 17, 2023

Bruce Alan Kennedy was born on August 20, 1944, in Philip, South Dakota to Garland and Marguerite Kennedy and passed away on March 17, 2023, surrounded by his family.  His family moved to Lovington, New Mexico when Bruce was 5 years old, and his father took a job at the family sand and gravel company.  He attended Lovington public...

Mar 15, 2023

Cary was born in Oklahoma City to Doc (Cary, Sr.) and Dorothy on February 5, 1937, and passed away on March 15, 2023 in Carlsbad. He was a kind oldest brother, a loving, faithful, and dedicated husband, and a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend to so many. Cary touched many lives with his humble and fun-loving presence. Always ready...

Mar 13, 2023

Kay Maxwell, Daughter, Mother, Grannie and Friend, took flight on March 13, 2023, for her Heavenly home.  Ms. Kay was born in Emmett, Oklahoma to Stanley and Nellie Walker.  Kay was the youngest of four children, eldest sister Marilyn Wright, brother Theron Walker and sister Linda Walker.

Kay was educated in Hobbs, NM, where she met and...

Mar 5, 2023

Eva Nel Clary was born July 9, 1936 in Waco, Texas to Winford Crook and Langston Meritt.  She passed away March 5, 2023.

She is survived by three sons; Billy Joe Duke, David Lee Duke and Lonnie Gene Duke, three step-children; Clifton A. Clary, Mary Diann Brown, Clary, 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.   She was...

Mar 5, 2023

Norma Stringer of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 5, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 4, 2023

Janice was married to Hermon Warford, known by most people as Buddy. She and Buddy moved to Hobbs in 1974.

They were faithful members of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church for many years where they both would often play piano for church and sing in the choir. For many years Janice taught piano and voice at the New...

Mar 3, 2023

Angela Garcia of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 3, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 1, 2023

Pedro Gonzalez Enriquez went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023. Pedro was born on February 22, 1932, to Pedro R. Enriquez and Margarita R. Gonzalez in Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Pedro married Hilda Alicia King on November 3, 1954, in Plainview, Texas, and had five children.

Pedro worked at International Harvester in Chicago,...

Feb 26, 2023

LeAnne Raftery of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Feb 26, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 26, 2023

Travis Wade Collins passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 26th 2023. Travis was born in 1972 in Hobbs to Patrick Collins and the late Marla Bood Weber. He attended Mills Elementary school before moving to Roswell NM, where he graduated from Goddard High School in 1991. He enlisted in the Navy and served one tour before...

Feb 24, 2023

Richard “Ric” Lance Etier, precious husband and father, passed from this earth surrounded by family on February 24, 2023.

Ric was born to Elvin H. and Lee Elenor Etier on May 18, 1944, in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He was an entrepreneur, artist, and engineer at heart; a man of many talents. Everything Ric touched or tinkered with, he...

Feb 24, 2023

Arvel Eugene “Gene” Stewart of Lovington, New Mexico was born on November 8, 1952 in Snyder, Texas to James A. and Oleta Stewart.  Gene passed away February 24, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

When Gene was a young child his family moved to Hobbs. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1971, after proudly helping the Hobbs...

Feb 24, 2023

Jesse Vasquez Barrientes Sr. went to be with our Lord February 24, 2023, at his home in Hobbs, NM surrounded by his loving family.

Jesse, 85, affectionally known as “Pappy” was born October 16, 1937, in Oflen, Tx to Agapito and Eufemia Barrientes.

Jesse enjoyed spending time fishing, boating, golfing, and hunting. He passed his...

Feb 19, 2023

Don Marvin Chandler, 84, of Hobbs, NM was born May 22, 1938 in Highlands, Texas to Marvin Franklin Chandler and Zula Belle (Hopper) Chandler. Don passed away February 19, 2023 in Hobbs. Don met the love of his life, Glenda Rochelle Long, in elementary school and they were married for 64 years until her passing, June 9, 2022. After...