Obituaries

Feb 7, 2022

Keith Lane Dobry 67, of Hobbs, NM, passed away from a long Illness on Monday February 7, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.  Keith was born on September 18, 1954, in Lawton, OK, to James and Mary (Shipley) Dobry.

Keith worked for the family business (Ranchers Steakhouse formally known as Western Sizzlin) for 30 plus years until his illness....

Feb 4, 2022

Milton Neal Hodges was born on November 14, 1942, and passed from this life on February 4, 2022, at the age of 79.  He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Frank and Inez Hodges who preceded him in death.  His sister, Joalene Lemonds, also preceded him in death.

He married Patsy LaFern Forbes on November 26,...

Feb 3, 2022

Nathaniel Lopez Salazar

“So a horse walks into a bar…”  To those that knew Nathan, know that he could barely keep his composure while telling this joke.  No matter how many times he said it, he always had tears and uncontrollable laughter by the time he ended it.

Nathaniel was born to Jose...

Jan 29, 2022

Obituary

Joanne Hummel

Joanne was born to Mace and Nancy King on August 3, 1944, in Banana River Naval Air Center, Brevard Co.,  Florida.  She was raised with two sisters Barbara and Beverly in Artesia New Mexico.  At the age of 6 Joanne began piano lessons which developed into a lifelong deep...

Jan 28, 2022

Barbara Jane Ericksen, 85, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. Barbara was the only girl of four children born to Lloyd and Marguerite Brown on June17th, 1936, in Doniphan, Nebraska. She married Charles “Pete” Ericksen on May 15th, 1955, in Nebraska moving to Hobbs, NM in 1967 with their five children.

Barbara had...

Jan 28, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce that Ricky Dean Wynn passed from this life on Friday, January 28, 2022.

Ricky was born August 10, 1977, to Richard and Pam Wynn in Seminole, TX.  Ricky grew up in Hobbs with his brother and sister. He started loving music and cars at a young age, a passion that...

Jan 26, 2022

Archie Bernard Evans | July 26, 1950 - January 26, 2022

Archie Bernard Evans was the "baby brother" and seventh child born to Oscar Evans and Gladys (Spirlin) Evans on July 26, 1950, in Hobbs, New Mexico.  He entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas.  He was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Griffis of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jan 21, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 20, 2022

After a short illness, Steven Edwin Blesch, age 84, went home to The Lord Jesus Christ on January 20th, 2022 at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 3rd, 1937, and was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin G. and Helen L. Blesch, and daughter Adell Chambers. He is survived by his wife...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose M. Olivas 64, died on January 20,2022, outside his apartment at Wood Leaf Apartments in Hobbs, N.M.

Jose was born October 15, 1957.  In Ojinaga, Chich., to Moises and Maria de Jesus Olivas.  Jose was the fourth child from eleven brothers and sisters.  He loved spending time with his family especially with his children and grandchildren....

Jan 19, 2022

Jimmie Rae Gordon Sr. of Hobbs gained his wings and passed over to Heaven on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at his home, at the age of 87. Jimmie was born on January 5, 1935, in Leesville Louisiana to James Freeman and Louise Gordon. In his younger years he was a fireman in Leesville Louisiana.  In 1978 he heard rumor...

Jan 18, 2022

Bobbye Ruth Leeper Bond May 17, 1932 - January 18, 2022 Bobbye was born May 17, 1932, in De Queen, Arkansas to Joseph Holman and Gladys Crow Leeper. She passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Bobbye grew up in De Queen Arkansas, alongside her six siblings; brothers Winfred, Joseph Holman Jr....

Jan 16, 2022

Johnny Mac Vestal Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his Lubbock, Texas home. He previously resided in Hobbs, New Mexico for over 60 years.

He is survived by his daughter Pam and husband Ken of Lake Forest, California; son Johnny and wife Shelley of Lubbock, Texas; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Jan 15, 2022

Billy G. Garza, 62, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Billy was born Dec. 25, 1959 in McCamey, Tx, the son of Joe Garza & Esther Granado. He attended Odessa High and continued his career as a welder until retirement. In December 1997, Billy was united in marriage with Janice L. Munoz, of Hobbs. Billy enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2022

Glenda Pool departed this world and joined the angels on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  She was born in Brownfield, Texas on April 3, 1946, to Elmer and Flossie Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  Family meant everything to her, and she never failed to be there for us, no matter what. We will miss her so...

Jan 15, 2022

William “Bill” Archie Sanderson, 79, passed away January 15th, 2022 at his residence in Cortez, Colorado. He was born on August 2nd, 1942 to Vernon Edward and Margaret Harriet (Shepard) Sanderson in Parsons, Kansas.

Bill was highly regarded by the community, co-workers, and friends. His life was a testament of devotion to God, his family, and to...

Jan 13, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Manuel Ruiz aka Meñito. He was called to the Lord’s presence surrounded by those who loved him on January 13th, 2022.

Meñito was born on January 23rd, 1981, in Pampa, TX later moving to Hobbs, NM. In his younger days, he enjoyed constructing low rider...

Jan 10, 2022

Julio Soto-Ochoa of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jan 10, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 10, 2022

Norma Jean Rice (Owen), 88, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hobbs Covenant Hospital.  Norma was born on November 16, 1933 (her mother’s birthdate), in Hudson, NM, to Hezzie and Eunice (King) Hobbs.

She married Leonard W. Rice, Sr. on February 26, 1955.  He proceeded her in death on July 30, 1981.  After...

Jan 7, 2022

Danny Seymore, 67 of Hobbs, NM passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.

Danny was born August 6, 1955, in Hobbs, NM to Kenny & Bennetta Seymore. He married the love of his life Cyndi on November 6, 1976, in Hobbs. They spent 39 wonderful years together before her death in 2016. He was a hardworking man with...