Obituaries

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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,...