Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Patsy (Pat) Elaine Steadham Guzman, 82, passed away July 28, 2022, at her home in Eunice, NM.

She was born in Graham, TX to Harry and Jessie Steadham on December 9, 1939.

She lived in Eunice and Hobbs for many years before moving to Houston, TX.

She loved life and loved to do...

Jul 27, 2022

Jacqueline F. McDaniel (Douglas) of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on July 27, 2022. She was 84 years old. Jackie was born January 26, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Leland and Vera Douglas. She married Denton (Dean) McDaniel on February 16, 1959 in Mississippi. They moved to Hobbs in 1960 and remained here for 62 years. Jackie worked...

Jul 27, 2022

Avis Ione Dickman Hobbs, MaMa, passed away July 27, 2022, at the age of 88.  She was born in Enid, OK to Henry and Marjorie Dickman.  She grew up riding horses, playing sports and caring for many of the family animals.  She met the love of her life and future husband at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University).  She and...

Jul 22, 2022

Carolyn Jean Burrows Bilbo "Nana" peacefully entered her eternal life at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 22nd, 2022, at the age of 75.

Carolyn was born on May 6th, 1947, in Artesia, New Mexico, to CT and Lucille Burrows. Carolyn attended Lovington schools until 1963 when her family relocated to Hobbs, and she...

Jul 17, 2022

Gary E. Woods, 65 of Hobbs, New Mexico passed July 17, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1956 in Hobbs. Gary was preceded in death by his parents John E. and May Ethel Woods, brother Donald E. Woods, and sister Dorothy J. Gibson. He is survived by his sisters: Barbara A. Cox, Nelda J. Latimer, and Brenda K....

Jul 14, 2022

David Camp, 70, of Lovington, New Mexico, passed away on 14 July 2022.

He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Lloyd “LC” and Georgia Camp. He was the youngest of their three sons.  He excelled in school, attending Boys State and graduating with honors allowing him to receive scholarships to Wayland Baptist University and the Air...

Jul 13, 2022

Raymond Dale Smith, age 68, of Eunice, NM was born November 26, 1953, and passed from this life on July 13, 2022, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn Smith of the home, daughter LaTricia Anderson and husband Jon of Bay Minnette, AL, daughter Ramona Wray and husband Brock of Hobbs, NM, daughter...

Jul 10, 2022

Bill Brasher, long-time resident of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Seminole, Texas.

Bill was born August 14, 1933, in Taylor, Texas to Reverend J.R. and Amal Brasher.  He was raised in Oklahoma, graduating in Checotah in 1952.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country...

Jul 6, 2022

Dorothy Louise Easom McCormick (“Dot”) was born on December 23, 1931 and concluded her extraordinary and productive life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was known for her positive outlook as her mantra was “Every day is a blessing!”

She was the daughter of Howard and Lillian Easom of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. She graduated from University of...

Jul 5, 2022

Rosemary Espinoza Saiz was a wonderful, loving, kind person who was loved by so many. Everyone that knew her or met her for the first was no stranger. She could spark a conversation with anyone, and within a few moments she would have them laughing. She enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, crafting, and helping anyone she saw in need but...

Jul 4, 2022

Jose Martin Moreno Nunez Jr aka ‘El Toro’, a wonderful person to know and life-long resident of Hobbs, NM, passed unexpectedly and went to be with the lord on Monday, July 4th 2022, his favorite holiday, at the young age of 36 at his jobsite of 12 years where he was know as one of the best by his...

Jul 1, 2022

Esther Pearl Hardin was born to Arbin Madison Reeves and Lille Mae (Woods) Reeves on March 11, 1932, in Marysville, TX and passed away July 1, 2022. She grew up in Midland, TX where she met the love of her life, Clarence Lee Hardin. They married on July 4, 1950, had three children, and were happily together for 55...

Jun 28, 2022

Aide was so loved and cared for by her children and grandchildren. Aide was a wonderful woman that is cherished and will be missed by so many. Our “Mama” as she was called by her grandchildren, “Ama,” as she was called by her husband and kids, was an amazing wife, mom, and daughter. Among the many things she was...

Jun 27, 2022

Teresa Renee Johnson Humphries, born July 4, 1978, gained her wings June 27, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, John Humphries, their two daughters, Makayla Mae and MaKenna Tabe Humphries, her mother, Juanita Millican, and her brother, Grady Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her father Grady Johnson, her dad Glen Millican, her grandmother Mae Phillips, her...

Jun 26, 2022

Robert Haden Ashley left his friends and family on June 26th, 2022. He was born November 01, 1951, in Opelika, Alabama to Carl and Nina (Cofield) Ashley. Robert started off in the United States Air Force at 19 years old. He was the owner/operator of Ashley’s Super Shell and worked most of his adult life as an auto mechanic....

Jun 25, 2022

Royce ‘Buck’ Edward Hicks, Sr, 79, of Hobbs, NM gained his wings on June 25, 2022, after an extended hospital stay following surgery. Buck was born on July 17,1942 in Direct, TX.

Buck moved to Hobbs with his family when he was a young boy and attended Houston Jr. High and Hobbs High School. In the 1960s,...

Jun 14, 2022

James Robert (Bob) Pennell, 85, died with loved ones at his side, on June 14, 2022, in Hobbs, NM following a series of strokes. He was born January 20, 1937, in Tom Bean, Texas, the son of Paul and Leta (Odle) Pennell.

Bob moved to Hobbs in the 1960’s, where he proceeded to build businesses including; Pennell...

Jun 9, 2022

Glenda Rochelle Long Chandler was born to Avis Lee Wright Long and Terry Blanchard Long in Houston, Texas on February 28, 1938. She met Don Marvin Chandler while attending Junior High and then married him on December 19th, 1957, in Baytown, Texas. After spending her first 40 years mostly in the Houston area, she moved with her family to...

Jun 2, 2022

Bes Owens Castleman went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022 in Odessa, Texas at the age of 86. Bes was born on July 6, 1935, in Magdelena, New Mexico to Lola Perdue Wyche and Ira B. Wyche.  Bes graduated from Eunice High School in 1953.  Bes briefly worked for the FBI in Albuquerque, NM before making...

May 28, 2022

Camilo Maldonado, also known as Papa Milo, 73, of Hobbs New Mexico passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Camilo Maldonado was born July 18, 1948, to Francisca Maldonado Guerrero and Luis Maldonado Coronado in Cerritos S.L.P.  Camilo Maldonado married Gloria Maldonado on June 11, 2001. He is the father of Jesse Maldonado, Yesenia Martinez, Claudia Quezada, and...