Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Deacon Earl Louis Burnett Sr, age 80, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Earl graduated Hobbs Senior High School in 1963. Earl, an only child, was the son of Leon Burnett and Vivian Davis Burnett Hayes. He was a gauger for the Shell pipeline for 22 years, retiring in 1992....

Dec 23, 2021

Christopher Noah Sjodin

December 20, 1983 – December 23, 2021

Christopher N. Sjodin, 38, of Eunice, NM passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. A native of Pensacola, FL he grew up in Lawrenceville, GA, returning to Pensacola before moving to NM.

Chris was a talented...

Dec 23, 2021

Plutarco was born in McAllen, TX on October 30, 1986, to Arturo and Minerva Cervantes.

Left earth on December 23, 2021, at Covenants Hospital in Hobbs surrounded by loving family and friends.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends making wonderful memories. Being an uncle to his nieces and nephews was the most...

Dec 22, 2021

George Ann Simms Randolph

Surrounded by her family, George Ann Simms Randolph passed into the presence of her Lord December 22, 2021, in Tyler, Texas and was greeted by a host of heavenly family and friends. Ann battled Parkinson’s Disease for many years, refusing to give in to its debilitating forces. Always doing for others...

Dec 20, 2021

Gregory (Greg) Joe Eidson

February 24, 1958 - December 20, 2021

Greg was born February 24, 1958, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Ronald and Shirley Eidson, alongside his twin brother Gary Eidson. He passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

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Dec 19, 2021

Gerald Horn of Hobbs, NM passed away on December 19, 2021.  He was 79 years old. Gerald moved to Hobbs in 1951 along with his parents Roy and Gladys Horn.  He had three siblings, Gene Horn (deceased), Nelda Horn Worley (deceased) and Connie Horn White.

Gerald graduated from Hobbs High School in 1960 and soon after went...

Dec 17, 2021

Raymond J Birmingham, Sr, a longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, died at the age of 86 on Friday, December 17, 2021 surrounded with love from his family.

Raymond was an active member in the community. He coached Little League baseball for many years, even directed the building of the Heizer Park Baseball Field. He served many...

Dec 12, 2021

Jack A. Manry went home to his Heavenly Father Dec 12, 2021.  Jack was born to Claud E. Manry and Willie Mae Norris, Sept 11, 1938.  He was one of 11 children and is survived by 3 siblings, 1 brother, Jim Manry (Martha Jo) Norman Ok, Kay Hampton, Odessa TX, Mary Williams (Clifford) of Azel, TX.

Jack...

Dec 8, 2021

Delia (Gonzales) Ramirez 77, of Hobbs, NM passed away December 8, 2021. Delia was born May 22 1944, in Malaga, NM to David and Felipa Gonzales. She graduated high school in Carlsbad, NM in 1963 and married Bill Ramirez on July 13, 1974.

Delia enjoyed spending time with family and loved them dearly. She especially enjoyed supporting...

Dec 2, 2021

Jenny Armendarez was born on September 13, 1958, in Carlsbad, NM to Nestor and Maria Armendarez. She was 63 years old when she passed away. Jenny was very spiritual in her faith. She was simple, but yet elegant and intelligent in her own way.

She graduated from Eunice High School in 1977. After she graduated from Eunice...

Dec 1, 2021

Stanley Granger of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Dec 1, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 28, 2021

Shirley Fay Williams was born on January 3, 1936, in Lubbock, TX to Sam and Marthie Floyd.  She had one sister, Dottie Floyd Lowrey who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1953 and then attended McMurry College in Abilene, TX where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Williams.  Shirley and Jimmy married in...

Nov 27, 2021

Linda May Finlay Johnson

Born in Coleman, Tx on November 27th, 1953.  She entered eternal rest on her terms on November 27th, 2021.

Linda lived her life to the fullest.  She raised and rode horses, loved wave runners & boats,

4-wheelers, and camping.  But most of all she loved to fly...

Nov 26, 2021

Alta Dean (Willis) Chenault was born March 30,1939 in Stanton, Texas. She slipped into the arms of Jesus on November 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Her childhood years were in Lovington, New Mexico where she lived with her family and went to school. On October 31, 1975 she married her soul mate LLoyd Chenault and they...

Nov 21, 2021

Connie was born November 25th, 1969, in Hobbs, New Mexico, and passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 21st, 2021, due to natural causes.  She attended school in Hobbs, graduating from Hobbs High School, and later attending the NMJC and University of the Southwest. Connie was a talented math tutor for several years in Hobbs, before moving...

Nov 20, 2021

A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL GAINED HER WINGS

Darla Myrick, a beautiful soul, and lifelong resident of Hobbs NM passed away on September 20th of 2021.  Darla is survived by her mother, Mary Myrick; nieces and nephew, Amanda, Chelsie, and Joshua; great nieces and great nephews, Trevor, Shealynn, Justice, Bradley, Raelynn, Dylan, Jose, and many more who...

Nov 17, 2021

Byron H. Palmer, 41, passed away on November 17th, 2021.  He was born to Kenneth and Regina Palmer in Hobbs, New Mexico on December 27th, 1979.  He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1998.  During high school he was an active member of the American Red Cross Youth Group and volunteered with the Humane Society.  Throughout the years he...

Nov 11, 2021

Jessie T. Trevino, 77, of Hobbs, NM passed away on Thursday, November 11th, 2021.  Jessie was born March 17, 1944, to Sirildo and Carmen Trevino.  He was married forty-four years to his loving wife Teresita “Terry” Trevino.  He was a proud father to his four children, Tammy Romero, Timothy Crume, Jesus “Corkey” and Molly Trevino and Neal and Connie...

Nov 10, 2021

George Montes Jr.

April 8, 1960 – November 10, 2021 (age 61)

After a difficult and painful battle with cancer, George is at peace now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born April 8, 1960, in El Paso, Texas.

Throughout his life, George took great pride...

Nov 8, 2021

Joe Albert Mendez passed away November 8, 2021 at the family home following a lengthy chronic illness.   Joe attended Hobbs public schools and St. Helena’s Catholic School.  He was a lifetime member of St. Helena’s Catholic Church serving as an altar boy, as well as participant in the annual selling of Christmas trees with his father for parish fundraising...