Obituaries

Sep 18, 2022

Emma Will Lewis was born to Charlie and Willie Lewis on January 30,1930 in Columbus, Mississippi. In 1954 she relocated to Hobbs, NM. She took her first heavenly breath on September 18, 2022.

Emma was known to her loved ones as a devoted sister, mother, and friend. She took great pride in helping those in need, including...

Sep 16, 2022

Mary Ellen Rahn Patience, 76, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 16, 2022, in Ft. Worth, TX after a long series of illnesses.

Mary Ellen Rahn married Matthew Patience, originally from Galway, New York on September 11, 1982, at the Pentecostal Church in Ottawa, Illinois. She...

Sep 13, 2022

Nathan B. Jernigan, 68, of Hobbs, NM, went to heaven on September 13, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his family.

Nathan was born June 2, 1954, in El Paso, Texas to Roy and Irene Jernigan.

He moved to Hobbs for a second time at the age of 9 with his parents. He graduated from...

Sep 11, 2022

Rudy “Big Rudy” Salazar 62 of Hobbs, NM entered heavens gates September 11, 2022, in El Paso, TX, he was born August 24, 1960, in Hobbs, NM to Manuel and Cruz Salazar. Rudy knew no strangers; he would talk to anyone and everyone!! He was an outgoing and kind soul!! He loved to cook and bbq, he always made...

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Betty Jo Shepard went to her eternal resting place on September 9, 2022, at the age of 87 years old. She was born in Crane, Texas on February 13, 1935, to the proud parents of Lloyd and Clarice Parton. She married Gary Shepard at 19 years old on June 9th, 1954.  Betty and Gary moved to Hobbs in...

Sep 1, 2022

Gordon Dunn, 60, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022. He entered this world on May 31, 1962, in Hobbs, NM, born to Bennie and Vada Dunn. He graduated from Hobbs High and enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandsons. Gordon lived and worked in Hobbs his whole life. He is survived by his daughter Kaylen...

Aug 27, 2022

Eric Lynn Gray was born November 17, 1961, the second of four brothers welcomed by Rodger Gray and Shelba (Davidson) Gray in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was the most gregarious of the four boys easily making friends of all he met, recalling each one with a smile when reminiscing about days past. He is survived by his parents, Rodger...

Aug 26, 2022

Arnold Dean Spears (AD), Age 84 of Lovington passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2022.  He was surrounded by his family who loved him very much.

AD was born second of seven brothers and sisters on March 31, 1938, to Arlie and Corrine Spears.  He attended Levelland High School and graduated in 1956.  He served...

Aug 24, 2022

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Maribel Burciaga. She succumbed to complications of her heart, on August 24, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas, where she passed away peacefully.

Daughter of Manuela Soto, Maribel was born in Van Horn, TX, December 26, 1961, and was raised in Ciudad, Juarez, MX....

Aug 20, 2022

Mike was born October 22,1952 to Barney and Alma (Absher) Flowers in Hobbs, NM.

There was a 15-year age gap between Mike and his three older siblings (Truman, Frank, and Norma) This created an instant and lifelong “favored” status for Mike among his family.

At an early age, Mike developed a love for baseball.  He...

Aug 18, 2022

Wayne Edgar Beeson was born August 17, 1925 in Cassville, Missouri to Della Josephine and Roy Kenneth Beeson.  Wayne was the seventh of fourteen children, who were all born at home.  He passed from this life on August 18, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends.  Wayne’s family and friends were able to celebrate his 97th birthday before he...

Aug 17, 2022

Rebecca June Noseff (Becky)

January 30, 1962 – August 17, 2022

Born Tuesday the thirtieth of January 1962 to Alton Hunt and Betty Hoke (Redd) in Hobbs, NM. Becky graduated from Hobbs High School in May 1981 and married her soul-mate Shirrel Noseff on November 17, 1982, in Seminole, TX. They...

Aug 17, 2022

Betty Garner passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at UMC in Lubbock, Tx, on August 17, 2022. There will be a Memorial Service at Chapel of Hope on August 24 at 3:00pm in Hobbs, NM.

Betty was born March 15, 1941 in Hamilton, Tx to John and Bobba (Alice) Huckabee. She married Jack Garner on December...

Aug 15, 2022

Juan Astorga Perez, 78

October 3rd, 1943 - August 15th, 2022

Born in Jaralito, Durango Mexico, Juan was known as a hard worker, a helper, and a great friend. He enjoyed cooking for everyone, and his greatest joy was being surrounded by family, friends, and music.

Juan is survived...

Aug 14, 2022

Bobby Thomason, 89, passed away in Hobbs, NM on August 14th, 2022.

Bobby was born on May 23rd, 1933, in Post, TX to Oliver and Ida Thomason. He married the love of his life Darlene (Bar) Thomason on February 23rd, 2008. Bobby worked many years in the oilfield for Moranco Drilling and retired from Zia Drill. In...

Aug 11, 2022

Jacquelyn Ann Siebrandt, nee Rochford, 77, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away August 11, 2022, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.   Born to Martha and William Rochford in Gary, Indiana, on February 3, 1945. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Martha and William Rochford and her brother, Timothy Rochford.  She is survived by her husband of...

Aug 8, 2022

IN MEMORY OF AUGUSTIN ORONA JR.

Augustin Orona Jr. passed away the 8th of August 2022 at his home in Hobbs, NM. He is survived by his loving wife Delia Orona. In addition to his wife of 53 years, Augustin is survived by his children Deana Aldrete, and fiancée Sam Urias, Dana Orona Batie, Augustin...

Aug 3, 2022

Shelby Lee Pennington, a retired lease operator and resident of Hobbs, NM, died in Lubbock, TX on August 3, 2022, after a 3-month battle with pneumonia and other respiratory complications.

Shelby is survived by his mother Bernice Pennington of Kermit TX; sister Alice Fosdick of Kermit, TX; his wife, Delores Pennington of Hobbs, NM; children, Amy Padron...

Aug 2, 2022

Born Friday the thirteenth of February 1925 to Crawford and Myrtle Nelson in Winter Garden, Florida. Farris graduated from Eldorado High School in May 1943. In July 1943 he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was discharged in February 1946. He graduated from OU in August 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. He worked...

Aug 2, 2022

We gather together as family and friends as we celebrate Journey Rae Escape Leos gaining her baby Wings before birth.

Journey was born on August 2nd, 2022, at 8:49 p.m. in Hobbs New Mexico to Bella Leo's and DJaay Roberts (parents).

Our baby girl leaves behind a large, combined family. Grandparents mom side Kat Leos...