Obituaries

Sidney Charles Nichols

Mar 14, 2025

Sidney Charles Nichols of Owasso, Oklahoma passed away on March 14, 2025, to join his beloved wife Donna in heaven. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.



Sid was born on November 8, 1936, in Hobbs, NM to R.D. and Bertha Nichols. His family moved around Texas for several years before settling back...

Marshella Denise Worley

Mar 13, 2025

Marshella Denise Worley was born January 19th, 1978, in Hobbs New Mexico. She is the daughter of Archie W Wiggins Sr. and Patricia A Wiggins. She was raised in Hobbs New Mexico and attended Hobbs High in which she graduated in 1997. She played Basketball and ran Track and Field for Hobbs High. She has been a Certified Nurse Assistant...

Patsy Jean Presley

Mar 12, 2025

Patsy Jeanne Presley, age 85, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on March 12, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Gladewater, TX to Demous and Gladys Kirkley.

Patsy married the love of her life, James Luther Presley, on November 11, 1959. They spent 56 years always together, until his death in 2016.

She spent her life being a devoted homemaker...

Robert "Bob" Thompson, Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Thompson Jr, 60, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2025, at Covenant Hobbs Hospital. Robert was born on May 16th, 1964, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Mrs. Audie (Cruse) and Mr. Robert Collins Thompson Sr.

As a child, "Tutor Bob" as he was lovingly called by his dad, was a huge fan of The...

Masan B. Persilver

Mar 11, 2025

Masan Persilver, a wonderful father, caring son, much loved brother, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to family.

Masan was the loving father of Wyatt and Cadence. Being their father was the proudest and happiest part of his life. Spending time with those he loved was where he found purpose and...

Peggy R. Johnson

Mar 8, 2025

Peggy Ruth Johnson went to be with her “Lord” on March 8, 2025. Peggy was born on October 28, 1935, in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was one of seven daughters and three sons of Minnie and Henry McKeehan. Peggy grew up in Elizabethton and moved to Washington DC after she graduated from high school in 1953 to work for the FBI....

Dixie Marker

Mar 4, 2025

DIXIE MARKER

October 5, 1943 – March 4, 2025

Dixie Lee (Barrick) Marker, 81, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dixie was born on October 5, 1943, in Watonga, OK becoming the 5th of 6 children born to Madison Ward Barrick and Glennora Pearl (Kimbrel) Barrick. She moved to Hobbs, NM...

Wilma J. Rahe

Mar 4, 2025

Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe

November 10, 1937 - March 4, 2025

Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 87. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Crescent, OK, to John and Ida Oltmanns.

Wilma was a devoted woman of faith, a longtime member of First Christian...

Eva Navarrette

Mar 2, 2025

Eva Marquez Navarrette was born September 9th,1939, in Ojinaga, Mexico and was entered into rest, surrounded by family and friends, on March 2nd, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Navarrette of 65 years, her parents Domingo Marquez and Manuela Hernandez Marquez, and brothers David Marquez and Domingo Marquez Jr. She is survived...

Joanne Zespy

Feb 28, 2025

Joanne Zespy, age 91, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2025, after experiencing complications from the flu. She was a beloved member of the Hobbs, New Mexico community; known for her warmth, generosity, and dedication to family and friends.

Joanne was born on April 03, 1933, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the eighth of nine children in the Zespy family. She...

Pearletta L. Bell

Feb 23, 2025

Pearletta Lynn Bell was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on August 16,1957 to Ethel J. Williams and Roy Lee Bell. She passed away on February 23, 2025.

Pearl was active in sports during high school at Hobbs High School and graduated in 1975. Pearl worked for Child Family Services of New Mexico until her retirement.

Pearl leaves to mourn her son Matthew...

Jesus Ramirez

Feb 22, 2025

Jesus "Chuy" Ramirez was born in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 1, 1940, to Carmen Zapata and Manuel Ramirez. Jesus passed away on February 22, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Although he did not have any biological children, he had many nieces and nephews, who he considered his children. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents Carmen Zapata and...

Mark J. Lillie

Feb 20, 2025

Mark Justus Lillie, 24, of Hobbs, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. Mark was born on December 25, 2000, to Monica Manley and Mark Lillie in Farmington, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Farmington High School in 2019. 

Mark loved all things Colorado. He was an adamant Denver Broncos fan and recently...

Jimmy Campbell

Feb 20, 2025

Johnny (Jimmy) Vee Campbell was born on April 29, 1950, to Ora Wells Campbell and Fred Campbell in Blackgum, OK.

He passed from this life on February 19, 2025, at his home in Eunice, NM. Jimmy was a welder and served in the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his dad Fred, mom Ora, wife Pam, three...

Jimmy Davis

Feb 17, 2025

James Donald “Jimmy D” Davis came into this world on January 6th, 1965 in Tacoma, Washington at Fort Lewis. He departed from it on February 17th, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. Jimmy lived a life full of adventure from his very first breath and has always kept his loved ones entertained and on their toes, no matter his age. 

Despite being...

Augustin Zavala

Feb 17, 2025

Augustin "Auggie" Zavala Entered into Heaven on February 17th, 2025. Auggie was born in El Paso Texas on June 10th,1959. He moved to Hobbs New Mexico in 1972. Where he continued his education and graduated from Hobbs High. He also attended the College of the Southwest to receive an associate degree in business. Auggie worked at the Hobbs News Sun...

Claudine B. Davis

Feb 11, 2025

Claudine Belle Davis, was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in Lovington, New Mexico. Born on December 30, 1929, in Wink, Texas, Claudine was a Christian woman who was woven with devotion to her faith and her passions.

Raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, Claudine graduated from Hobbs...

Paulino Quiroz

Feb 11, 2025

Paulino G. Quiroz, age 92, son of Andres and Maria G. Quiroz was born in Presidio Texas on June 22, 1932. He departed this life on February 11, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was the pillar to his family, an unwavering strength and will be missed tremendously. Paulino was married to his wife, Elena P. Quiroz,...

Marie Hill

Feb 9, 2025

Marie Hill was born in New York on January 13th, 1942, to Glenwood and Ethel Laursen. Marie passed away on - February 9th, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. Marie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Hill and siblings and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by her 7 children, Wanda (Walter) Johnson...

Rodney Ramirez

Feb 7, 2025

Rodney passed away February 7th at his home in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 50. He was born November 3rd, 1974, in Odessa TX. He lived in Hobbs all his life. Rodney was well known by many people. He was very outgoing and always willing to help anyone if he could. He worked for many years at Audioefx. He...