Obituaries

May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock

July 24, 1962 – May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock, 62, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 24, 1962, in Odessa, Texas.

A lifelong member of the Permian Basin oilfield community, Curtis was a well-known businessman with deep roots in the region. He spent many years working with...

May 16, 2025

Lloyd William Parker was born on October 18, 1941, to Alton B. and Laura Florence (Midgett) Parker near Flat Rock, Honey Creek Twp., Crawford Co., Illinois.

The family moved to Seminole, Texas in October 1955, then to Eunice, New Mexico in May 1957, where he graduated from high school in 1959. He moved to Hobbs the summer of 1961, employed by...

May 8, 2025

William Murlin Webb (who disliked being called William) was born in Pampa, Texas on December 11, 1956, to Stanley Wayne and Norma June Webb. He walked through the Pearly White Gates of Heaven at 4:29 A.M. on May 8, 2025, from his home in Hobbs, New Mexico after a very long fight with cancer.

He is survived by his wife and...

May 7, 2025

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & friend, Madaliene Zeissel Bryant of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully at her home May 6, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1934, in Munday, Texas.

Born daughter of John Frederick and Annie Babette Heigl Zeissel in Munday, Texas. Madaliene married Raymond Bryant in April of 1949 in Clovis, NM. Madaleine and Raymond...

May 3, 2025

Today, we celebrate and remember the life of Linda Oliver-Stinson, a woman of quiet strength, unshakable love, and enduring grace. Born on July 30, 1954, in Levelland, Texas, to the late Mabel Lee Smith and Jimmy T. Oliver, Linda was the eldest of eight children, six girls and two boys—and quickly grew into the role of nurturer, protector, and example...

May 3, 2025

(Alvin) Darrell Bearden, 86, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, May 3, surrounded by his family. Darrell was born January 20, 1939, in Olney, Texas, to Rufus Erskine Bearden, Jr. and Hazel Cooper Bearden.

His family moved to Eunice NM before first grade and he attended 1st through 12th grade in Eunice, graduating in 1957. He played basketball and football...

Apr 27, 2025

Melchor Cantu 79 yrs of age, beloved husband, son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather (welo) and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2025. He entered this world on September 25, 1945, born in Corpus Christi, TX to Manuel and Petra Cantu.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Mercado Cantu; daughter Esmeralda Renteria, Norma Velasquez; son...

Apr 19, 2025

 Leon Moore was born March 3, 1936 to Foy and Clara Moore in Runnels County, Texas. His last trumpet sounded and his chariot came to take him home to His Father in heaven Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was 89 years old. Leon lived a full, rich life making lasting impressions on so many lives wherever he went. He volunteered...

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Gregory Dean Grayson-Pyeatt, 58, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes on April 12, 2025.

Greg was born on February 17, 1967, in El Paso, Texas. He spent much of his life working in the oilfield, specializing in the computer systems that helped keep rigs running. His talent for working with his hands was unmatched—he could fix nearly anything...

Apr 9, 2025

Angel Rodriguez Tovar nació el 2 de Enero de 1970 en la ciudad de Colima, Mexico , de sus padres Jesus Rodriguez y Amelia Tovar. Angel fue llamado a la casa De Dios el día Miércoles 9 de Abril del 2025, en ese momento acompañado de su hijo Manuel Rodriguez, su Nuera y sus Nietos. Angel le encantaba estar reunido...

Apr 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Antonio Jara who passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025, at the age of 52. Our beloved Antonio was born on September 10th, 1972, in the city of Juarez, Mexico. Antonio was known for being a caring and extremely hardworking man, passing on his all-remembering legacy...

Apr 4, 2025

Mary Henson of Hobbs, NM passed away on April 4, 2025 in Denver City surrounded by family. Mary was born on January 9, 1940 to Frances and John Gaston. She was preceded in death by one sister, Earlene Redfern, and two brothers, Billy Gaston and Eddie Gaston.

Mary ran the Red Cross office in Hobbs for many years. Over...

Apr 2, 2025

Patricia Ann Armendarez, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 2, 2025.

Patricia was born on December 8, 1964, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Carmel and Rosa Armendarez. She thought God gave her the best parents in the world.

Ms. Armendarez graduated from Hobbs High School in 1982 and soon after began a career in sales and management. She...

Apr 2, 2025

Toni Ybañez Garcia was born July 5, 1939 to Leopoldo and Cruzita Ybañez in George West, Texas. Toni was called to heaven the night of April 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her husband Johnny and great grandsons Joshua and Gabriel.

Toni loved being around her family, telling jokes, making everybody laugh, and would always give the best advice. No...

Apr 1, 2025

Jerry Gray Bush, born November 8, 1932, died peacefully at home on April 1, 2025 after a two decade long battle with heart disease. He was 92. Jerry was born to Francis “Jack” Bush and Mary Elizabeth (Ferguson) Bush in Pontotoc, Texas in Llano County, he moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1945 with his mother and several siblings after...

Mar 28, 2025

After living a life "bigger than Dallas" as she might have described it, on March 28, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona, Mary "Helen" (Walden) Little closed her eyes to rest and left this world behind. It was a peaceful end to a full and well-lived life. Helen was born in Okemah, Ok., on August 6, 1932. She was the middle child...

Mar 25, 2025

Marie “Mimi” Ford, 93, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025, a glorious day as she was welcomed into heaven by Jesus and reunited with Virgil “Poppy” Ford, the love of her life. Born in 1932 in Maud, Oklahoma, Marie grew up during hard times and married Virgil on February 25, 1948, both at...

Mar 22, 2025

Ima Jean Driver, known to her friends as Jean and lovingly known as Sister, Mom, or Nanny by her numerous family members, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico, at the age of 85. She was born on March 5, 1940, in Tallulah, Louisiana, she grew up in Delhi, Louisiana, where her quick wit and playful...

Mar 15, 2025

Jess was born August 13, 1952, to W.B. Monsey, Jr. and M. Lucille Monsey, in Stamford, Texas. He grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1970. He attended Brigham Young University and studied Business Administration. After leaving BYU he worked as a sporting goods retail manager for many years. Jess was an avid sports...