Obituaries

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 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

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

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

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...

Feb 18, 2023

Mary Lee Lawrence Norris

Obituary

Mary Lee Lawrence Norris, 91, passed gently into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2023 in Hobbs.  She was born October 11, 1931 in Lamesa, TX to Walter and Emma Lawrence.  In 1944, at the age of 12, her parents purchased their first ranch...

Feb 16, 2023

Kamela Kay Mills, 42, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home in Grand Prairie, Texas. Kamie was born on May 2, 1980 in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Kamie moved from Hobbs to Texas in 2014 where she worked for a nursing home caring for the elderly and later became a beautician.  She loved caring for others, and it...

Feb 15, 2023

Shala Slade 48, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place on February 15, 2023.  She was born on August 2, 1974, in Hobbs, NM to Gerald Slade and Trudy Bates.

She was educated in the Hobbs Public Schools and graduated from Hobbs High School class of 1992.

Leaving to...

Feb 14, 2023

William Leon Self

On February 14th 2023 our beloved son William Leon Self went to be with God. William was born May 3rd 1992. He loved and lived with all of his heart. William had the most infectious smile. He was an amazing son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and best friend you could ever...

Feb 9, 2023

James Celton Dooley, beloved son, brother, husband, and uncle walked into the arms of his Lord, passing this life on February 9, 2023. Born in Hobbs, NM October 9, 1939, Celton (Celt) Dooley lived most of his life in Hobbs, graduating from Hobbs High School in 1957 after proudly playing football for the Hobbs High Eagles. During high school,...

Feb 8, 2023

George Roosevelt Hammons, 89, of Seminole, Texas, was born May 22,1933 in Richwood, West Virginia to Henry Silas and Sarah Ann Hammons. George Passed away February 8, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

He is survived by one daughter Virginia and Blaine Paul, and two sons Joel and LaNora Hammons, and Mark Hammons and Sherry Farley, and several...

Feb 4, 2023

Joshua Ray Jackson passed away on February 3, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico at the age of 33.

Joshua was born on April 11, 1989, to Donnie and Margarita “Maggie” Jackson in Austin, Texas.  He went on to graduate from Hobbs High School in 2007.

He enjoyed spending time with his friends, gathering with family...

Feb 2, 2023

Bonnie Charlene Miles, 91, beloved “Mimi” to her family, and countless fans in Jal, NM, and across West Texas, went home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2023 after a short stay in Yoakum County Hospital and a week in the nursing home in Denver City, TX.

Bonnie was born July 17, 1931 in Glasscock County...

Jan 30, 2023

Shyla Gaye McGill, born June 3, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska, died January 30, 2023 in her Hobbs, New Mexico home after a prolonged battle with cancer. She fought as she lived, with grit, passion, generosity and joy. Shyla graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, earning a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Master's of Arts. In pursuit of her...

Jan 30, 2023

Eddie Gene Reynolds, 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2023, in Hobbs, NM.

Eddie was born on May 24, 1946, to Howard Russell Reynolds and Goldie Mae Standridge in Hanna, Oklahoma. He was the second youngest of 9 children. He married his childhood friend, Linda Reynolds, on November 14th, 1965. They were happily married...