Obituaries

Masan B. Persilver

Mar 11, 2025

Masan Persilver, a wonderful father, caring son, much loved brother, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to family.

Masan was the loving father of Wyatt and Cadence. Being their father was the proudest and happiest part of his life. Spending time with those he loved was where he found purpose and...

Peggy R. Johnson

Mar 8, 2025

Peggy Ruth Johnson went to be with her “Lord” on March 8, 2025. Peggy was born on October 28, 1935, in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was one of seven daughters and three sons of Minnie and Henry McKeehan. Peggy grew up in Elizabethton and moved to Washington DC after she graduated from high school in 1953 to work for the FBI....

Dixie Marker

Mar 4, 2025

DIXIE MARKER

October 5, 1943 – March 4, 2025

Dixie Lee (Barrick) Marker, 81, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dixie was born on October 5, 1943, in Watonga, OK becoming the 5th of 6 children born to Madison Ward Barrick and Glennora Pearl (Kimbrel) Barrick. She moved to Hobbs, NM...

Wilma J. Rahe

Mar 4, 2025

Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe

November 10, 1937 - March 4, 2025

Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 87. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Crescent, OK, to John and Ida Oltmanns.

Wilma was a devoted woman of faith, a longtime member of First Christian...

Eva Navarrette

Mar 2, 2025

Eva Marquez Navarrette was born September 9th,1939, in Ojinaga, Mexico and was entered into rest, surrounded by family and friends, on March 2nd, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Navarrette of 65 years, her parents Domingo Marquez and Manuela Hernandez Marquez, and brothers David Marquez and Domingo Marquez Jr. She is survived...

Joanne Zespy

Feb 28, 2025

Joanne Zespy, age 91, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2025, after experiencing complications from the flu. She was a beloved member of the Hobbs, New Mexico community; known for her warmth, generosity, and dedication to family and friends.

Joanne was born on April 03, 1933, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the eighth of nine children in the Zespy family. She...

Pearletta L. Bell

Feb 23, 2025

Pearletta Lynn Bell was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on August 16,1957 to Ethel J. Williams and Roy Lee Bell. She passed away on February 23, 2025.

Pearl was active in sports during high school at Hobbs High School and graduated in 1975. Pearl worked for Child Family Services of New Mexico until her retirement.

Pearl leaves to mourn her son Matthew...

Jesus Ramirez

Feb 22, 2025

Jesus "Chuy" Ramirez was born in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 1, 1940, to Carmen Zapata and Manuel Ramirez. Jesus passed away on February 22, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Although he did not have any biological children, he had many nieces and nephews, who he considered his children. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents Carmen Zapata and...

Mark J. Lillie

Feb 20, 2025

Mark Justus Lillie, 24, of Hobbs, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. Mark was born on December 25, 2000, to Monica Manley and Mark Lillie in Farmington, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Farmington High School in 2019. 

Mark loved all things Colorado. He was an adamant Denver Broncos fan and recently...

Jimmy Campbell

Feb 20, 2025

Johnny (Jimmy) Vee Campbell was born on April 29, 1950, to Ora Wells Campbell and Fred Campbell in Blackgum, OK.

He passed from this life on February 19, 2025, at his home in Eunice, NM. Jimmy was a welder and served in the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his dad Fred, mom Ora, wife Pam, three...

Jimmy Davis

Feb 17, 2025

James Donald “Jimmy D” Davis came into this world on January 6th, 1965 in Tacoma, Washington at Fort Lewis. He departed from it on February 17th, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. Jimmy lived a life full of adventure from his very first breath and has always kept his loved ones entertained and on their toes, no matter his age. 

Despite being...

Augustin Zavala

Feb 17, 2025

Augustin "Auggie" Zavala Entered into Heaven on February 17th, 2025. Auggie was born in El Paso Texas on June 10th,1959. He moved to Hobbs New Mexico in 1972. Where he continued his education and graduated from Hobbs High. He also attended the College of the Southwest to receive an associate degree in business. Auggie worked at the Hobbs News Sun...

Claudine B. Davis

Feb 11, 2025

Claudine Belle Davis, was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in Lovington, New Mexico. Born on December 30, 1929, in Wink, Texas, Claudine was a Christian woman who was woven with devotion to her faith and her passions.

Raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, Claudine graduated from Hobbs...

Paulino Quiroz

Feb 11, 2025

Paulino G. Quiroz, age 92, son of Andres and Maria G. Quiroz was born in Presidio Texas on June 22, 1932. He departed this life on February 11, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was the pillar to his family, an unwavering strength and will be missed tremendously. Paulino was married to his wife, Elena P. Quiroz,...

Marie Hill

Feb 9, 2025

Marie Hill was born in New York on January 13th, 1942, to Glenwood and Ethel Laursen. Marie passed away on - February 9th, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. Marie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Hill and siblings and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by her 7 children, Wanda (Walter) Johnson...

Rodney Ramirez

Feb 7, 2025

Rodney passed away February 7th at his home in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 50. He was born November 3rd, 1974, in Odessa TX. He lived in Hobbs all his life. Rodney was well known by many people. He was very outgoing and always willing to help anyone if he could. He worked for many years at Audioefx. He...

Patricia A. Crossland

Feb 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Crossland on February 7th, at 4:00 am surrounded by friends and her beloved family.

Patricia Ann Crossland of Hobbs, N.M. was born on May 29, 1949, to Mattie and HM Callender in Electra, Texas. She was a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her three...

Anita B. Acosta

Feb 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anita Acosta on February 2, 2025. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Anita grew up in Plains, Texas, and lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and generosity. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Lujan Acosta, her parents, Remigio and Louisa Barbosa as well as siblings Robert...

Joyce M. Layman

Jan 29, 2025

 Joyce Marie Layman Hatley was born in a farmhouse in Hatchie Bottom, MS, on March 1, 1946, to WL (Buster) and Christine Wooley. She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2025.

 She leaves behind her loving husband of 23 years, Ricky Hatley; her son, Todd Layman (Julie), bonus daughters, Kristi Mathews (Doug) and Lori Robinson (John); grandchildren...

Roger D. Johnson

Jan 28, 2025

Roger Dale Johnson was born March 24, 1945, in Seminole, Texas. He had a normal childhood that many have only wished for with a mother and father and four brothers. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1964, was declared the Best Date, and went on to work various jobs in his younger years. He was a charmer when he...