Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Michael Ray Spurgeon passed away in Hobbs, New Mexico January 5, 2022.  He was born April 19, 1955, in Seagraves, Texas to Joe and Bonnie Spurgeon.  He attended school in Denver City, Texas and later joined the U.S. Army.  He spent several years working on a ranch and enjoyed his love of drawing.

He is preceded in...

Jan 4, 2022

Ted Harshbarger passed away January 3, 2022. He was 89 years old. He was born on July 14, 1932, in Sadler, Texas to B.F. and Flora Harshbarger.

Ted attended school at Sadler, Texas. He started working in the peanut, hay and cotton fields at an early age. He worked for Denard Feed and Supply Store. He also...

Jan 4, 2022

Thomas Clint Pena

November 5, 1983~January 4, 2022

Thomas left his earthly home on January 4, 2022 to be with his Heavenly Father.  We come to celebrate the life of Thomas Clint Pena who began this awesome journey of life on November 5, 1983 in Hobbs, NM to Tina Kirby and...

Jan 1, 2022

Patrick was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on May 28, 1971 to Charles and Patricia Hutchings and got his wings on January 1, 2022.  He was the oldest of two children.

Patrick inherited his love of sports from his parents.  He played basketball for Ralph Tasker during his four years of high school.  Patrick won many awards...

Dec 31, 2021

Aida Zahi Kassis (Aida Ibrahim Salman) went home to our Lord on December 31, 2021. She was born in Amman, Jordan, on February 28, 1953, to Waseleh and Ibrahim Joseph Salman.

In 1972, she married the love of her life, Zahi Yacoub Kassis, with whom she shared a life for 49 years (10 months shy of 50...

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy was born April 29, 1942, in Hoovertown, TX.  She relocated to Hobbs with her family as a youngster and attended Hobbs Public Schools.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and her adoring husband of 57 years, Pete.  Together they raised 3 children all living in Hobbs, NM:  Dee (friend Rey), Kim (husband David) and...

Dec 28, 2021

Cherrye Lynn Simpson, 63, of Hobbs, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 28, 2021.

Cherrye was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wanda Lawson & Delford Medders on December 2, 1958. She has been with her loving husband, Keith Simpson, for 42 years. They were wed on August 24, 1979.

Dec 28, 2021

On December 28, 2021, Bertha Alicia Padilla entered heaven’s gates as her loving husband of over 49 years, Ray, held her hand at her bedside. She was born in Magistral De Oro, Durango, Mexico on June 5, 1950.

A living example of faith and love to everyone she encountered, Bertha loved her family and Jesus with all...

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...