Obituaries

Patricia Jackson

Apr 6, 2024

Patricia Jackson, 79 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and favorite caregiver Kristin on April 6th, 2024.

Patricia was born on April 18, 1944 in Hobbs, NM, to Charlie and Stella Gray. She is survived by her daughter Erin Irwin and husband Daniel; Kelly Van Voltenburg and husband Bruce; son Scott Critchfield and husband Kiet Chu; brother Roger Gray...

Joanna "Jodie" Day

Apr 1, 2024

Joanna "Jodie" L. Day was born April 16, 1968, in Seminole, Tx to Joe H. and Nona Matthews. After living a short time in Tatum, NM the family moved to Hobbs where Jodie lived until her passing on April 1, 2024.

Jodie married her soulmate Jeff Day on March 11, 1991, and they had a wonderful thirty-three-year marriage together....

Roberto Mendias, Jr.

Apr 1, 2024

             Roberto Vasquez Mendias, Jr., passed away on Monday April 1st, 2024, in Hobbs NM.

              He was born in Marfa, TX on January 20, 1944, to Roberto Mendias Sr and Michaela Vasquez Mendias. Robert was raised in Pecos, TX, he was an avid musician and bass player in Pecos’s...

Ray Berta

Apr 1, 2024

Ray Van Berta, 61 of Hobbs, NM passed away on April 1, 2024. He joined the love of his life, Micky Baker-Berta, on their wedding anniversary.

Ray was born on April 11, 1962, to Alan and Jean Berta in Kermit, TX.

Ray enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, riding the Sandhills and Trails on his Razor...

Bobby Raulston

Mar 28, 2024

Bobby Ray Raulston, 55 was born May 13, 1968, to parents Ronnie and Velda Raulston in Hobbs, NM. He passed away on March 28, 2024 in Hobbs at his home. He was the 4th out of their 5 children. Sisters: Cynthia and Beverly, and Brothers: David and Troy. His parents instilled in them the importance of going to church. together...

Cora Hicks

Mar 27, 2024

Cora Helen Hicks, 86 passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She leaves behind her daughter Kim Savage and husband Tony, grandsons Justin White and his girlfriend Courtney, Richard Hicks and girlfriend Daneila, Johnny Hicks and Christopher Collier. Granddaughters Kristal Hicks and wife Megan, and Kamy Morgan. Great grandkids Kinley, Kamry, Benltey, Connor and Belinda

Her beloved...

Deryl Brown

Mar 26, 2024

In loving memory: Deryl Dwayne Brown, 84 of Eunice, NM.

Deryl Dwayne Brown, 84 born on February 5, 1940, in Gorman, Texas to Corbett Copeland Brown and Katherine Fay Daniels went peacefully to be with the Lord, after a lengthy illness on Tuesday March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dwayne lived a full and vibrant life,...

Catherine Gray

Mar 26, 2024

Cathy Gray, 55, of Hobbs, passed away Tuesday March 26th after a lengthly illness.

Cathy was born in Hobbs on February 6th 1969. Cathy spent more than 20 years doing what she loved most, teaching pre school at Mother Goose. she enjoyed shaping the minds and abilities 3 and 4 year olds for years.

Cathy is survived by her husband Bo for...

Jeri Osborn

Mar 26, 2024

Geraldine "Jeri" Osborn, passed into the arms of her Savior after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her family at home on March 26th, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born in Wink, Texas on May 7th, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Bryant and mother, Nadine Owen and son, Jayme Terrell, daughter Jana Beth Wood, a...

Joyce Lynn Henson

Mar 21, 2024

Jodi Henson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on August 10, 1961, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Jodi was preceded in death by her loving parents, Joyce and Ray Edmiston. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Henson, his wife Michelle, and...

Russell E. Lam

Mar 21, 2024

Russell E. Lam of Hobbs, NM passed away March 21, 2024, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

Russell was born during the Spanish flu pandemic on May 9, 1919, in Stet (Ray County), MO to Ervin and Nannie (Clemens) Lam.  He was the oldest of four brothers.  Baptized in the Brethren Church in Stet, MO, he later converted to the...

Wanda Young

Mar 20, 2024

Wanda Joy Young (Darnell) 85, of Hobbs, passed away March 20, 2024, at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, TX.

Wanda was born January 4, 1939, to Jess & Elsie Darnell in Waldron, Arkansas.

She was one of 7 children born to the Darnell’s. Her siblings included J.C. Darnell, J.B. Darnell, Cleo Lasiter, infant sister Lillie Maxine Darnell, Bonnie Essman, and Glen Darnell.

Wanda is...

Alton Ply

Mar 18, 2024

Alton "Craig" Ply, 64, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 following a car crash. Craig was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on July 1, 1959, but grew up in Denver City, Texas. Craig was a Hot Oiler and worked in the oilfield for more than 46 years. He happily semi-retired and worked for McBride Supplies...

Cecillia Espinoza

Mar 17, 2024

Cecillia Espinoza

Born December 4, 1978 - March 17, 2024

                Cecillia Anna Espinoza of Hobbs New Mexico passed away at the age of 45.  She was born in Seminole, Texas and passed away on March 17, 2024 at her mother's home in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She is survived by her mother Lilly Acosta, father Roger...

Apollinia Aguilar

Mar 16, 2024

Apollonia "Appie" Aguilar was born on July 19, 1946 to Augustin and Martina Orona. She went home to the loving arms of those who went before her on March 16, 2024. She was the fourth of nine children. She married Ismael Aguilar on August 27, 1981 and had one son, Jason Aguilar. Her heart was held by her son. He...

Helen L. Pool

Mar 13, 2024

Helen L. Pool passed from this precious life at home on March 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Helen was born May 20, 1941, to Clyde and Jewel Vick in Twitty, Texas. Helen met the love of her life and stayed in contact with him while he was serving in the US Navy, writing letters back and forth, and...

Debbie French

Mar 12, 2024

Debbie Francis French, 56, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Debbie, a beloved member of our community. Born on April 25, 1967, in San Angelo, Texas, she moved to Hobbs at a young age, where she built a beautiful life.

On April...

Ruth Gray

Mar 11, 2024

Ruth Gray, 101, of Hobbs NM, also known as Gran-Gran by all her grandchildren, passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2024.  She was born February 6, 1923, in Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of James and Thresa Casson who preceded her in death.   She moved to Hobbs with her family in the early 1950’s and resided there...

Refugio (Cuca) Manriquez

Mar 10, 2024

Maria Del Refugio Manriquez de Chavez 76, passed away at 11:23 pm on March 10th, 2024, at Nor lea General Hospital Lovington, NM. She was born in Ranchos de Santiago, Chihuahua on August 9, 1947, to Jesus Jose Chavez and Maria Ordoñez. She married Hernan Manriquez in 1964 whom preceded her in death. They had a son Alex Manriquez on...

Ramon Chacon

Mar 6, 2024

Ramon Chacon, 75 was born 3/11/1948 in Mexico.  He passed away on  3/6/2024 in

Denver City, TX.