Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Bessie Mae Mosley passed peacefully into Our Heavenly Father’s arms on Thursday, July 1, 2021, with family at her side.  She was born September 27, 1934, in Rusk, Texas to Earnest Session, Sr and Pearline Price Session. She married George Alex Mosley and was forever known as “Darlin” on June 13, 1954, in a double wedding ceremony with her...

Jun 29, 2021

Russell Wayne (Tank) Flowers was born October 12, 1973, to Burt and Kathy Flowers in Hobbs, New Mexico and died June 29, 2021, in Hobbs.

He was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Flowers.

Survived by his wife Susan Flowers, bonus sons; Austin Vancleve, Colby Vancleve, Austin Kidd, and Clayton Kidd, father Burt Flowers,...

Jun 28, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Venessa Rene Mason-Thompson 51, of Hobbs, New Mexico. Venessa joined our Heavenly Father on June 28, 2021.

She was a strong, caring, loving and beautiful Christian Woman who had a kind soul and passion for caring for others. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend....

Jun 19, 2021

Margaret Ann Bible was born to Emmett and Mildred Bible in Marlow, Oklahoma on October 19, 1944, moving to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1948.  Margaret left her address of Hobbs to her new address in heaven on June 19, 2021.

Margaret married Billy Van South August 4, 1962, at First Assembly of God in Hobbs.  They spent...

Jun 15, 2021

Maria Mendez, 80, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 15, 2021. She entered this world on August 10, 1940 in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, born to Leonor Rios and Pedro Torres. She is survived by her spouse Tiburcio Mendez, her daughters Nellie Molina, Adriana Mendez, and Erica Carmona, her grandchildren Joseph Molina, Kimberly Mendez, Aaron...

Jun 14, 2021

Ashton Christopher Keith was born on December 11, 2000, in Austin, Texas. He passed away on June 14, 2021, in Hobbs, NM.

Ashton loved being outside and working with his hands. He loved to fish and hunt and he loved to work on the ranch with the Jones family. He loved working cattle, mending fences and riding...

Jun 13, 2021

Milton “Dale” Appleton 79 was born February 7, 1942, in Hobbs to Ivy Guy Appleton and Ila Mae (Langley) Appleton.  Dale left this world on June 13, 2021, at his home in Hobbs.

Dale worked in the potash mines for 30 years before retiring to spend time with his family. He loved to go camping, hunting, and...

Jun 9, 2021

Genaro Gonzalez, Sr.  passed away on June 9, 2021, in Hobbs, New Mexico at the age of 87, surrounded by the love and support of his family.

Genaro was born on October 17, 1933, to Roberto and Martina Gonzalez in Bishop, Texas. In his youth, he worked alongside his siblings and father tending to their farms. While...

Jun 6, 2021

Maria (Luisa) Rodriguez, beloved wife, loving sister, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

She was born on December 16, 1939, in Alpine, TX.  She was the second oldest of ten children.  She worked for the Hobbs Municipal School district in the cafeteria for many years.  Her passion was feeding all her students,...

Jun 4, 2021

On Friday, June 4, 2021, Jaunell Ruth Culver, a loving wife to the late BR Culver, mother to Pamela Jane Bradford and husband Tommy, Beverly Annette Jett and husband David, Evelyn Janette Smith and husband Raymond, and late Naomi Sue Webb and husband Ronnie Webb, grandmother to 15 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, passed away at the age...

Jun 3, 2021

Dinora Guthrie was called to her heavenly home on June 3, 2021 surrounded by her children.

Dinora was born May 7, 1935, in Mission, Tx., the youngest of seven children to Jose Angel Carrejo and Amelia Leal Carrejo. She is preceded in eternal rest by her father and mother, her brothers Adan Carrejo, Jose Nichols and Locho...

Jun 2, 2021

Gladys Louise Regan, age 78, of Hobbs NM, passed away on June 2nd, 2021 while the song ‘Take Me Home, Country Road’ by John Denver played. She had previously suffered a stroke and brain aneurysm on Friday, May 28th.

Gladys was born on September 2nd, 1942 to Henry and Olga Baxter in Covington, Kentucky. When she was...

Jun 2, 2021

Carolyn Stone,79, formally of Hobbs, NM passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021.

Carolyn was born October 7, 1941 in Floyd, TX to Edward and Louise Vaughn. Carolyn spent most of her upbringing in Greenville, TX where she graduated high school.

She then went on to receive a BA in Nursing from Texas Woman's University....

May 28, 2021

Jimmie T. Cooper went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 28, 2021, surrounded by family. The only thing he loved more than the cowboy way of life was his family. He was a great husband to Betty Baum Cooper for 68 years, wonderful dad to Jimmie B. Cooper and Adana Green, adored his grandkids, Will Hilliker,...

May 24, 2021

Cody Logan Vardeman, 46 of Hobbs NM went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 24th with his family by his side. Cody is survived by his wife Jenny, his daughter Ranya, and his son Marlo, and his brothers-in-law; Lonnie Byram, Michael Byram and Nephew Hap Byram.

Cody is also survived by his parents...

May 19, 2021

Melva Lynn Norton, 60, of Hobbs, NM passed away on May 19, 2021. Melva was born September 8, 1960 in Hobbs, NM. On August 1, 1984 she married her best friend Jimmy R. Norton in Seminole, TX. She worked at Hobbs Municipal Schools and Hodges Specialty Care. Melva attend New Mexico Junior College and was a 1978 graduate of...

May 19, 2021

Lisa Sosa (Gaona), 44, was called to her eternal resting place on May 19, 2021. She entered this world on March 22, 1977 in San Diego, Texas, to Hector Gaona Sr. and Criselda Venegas.

She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She loved to laugh, sleep, and had the most amazing smile. Her laugh...

May 18, 2021

Ruben O. Garza was born on the 11th day of February in 1955 in Hobbs, NM to Maria and Ernesto Garza of Hobbs. Our Father called Ruben home at the age of 66. Ruben graduated from Hobbs High and shortly after enlisted to join the Army where he served for two years. A well-loved man, Ruben enjoyed meeting new people all...

May 15, 2021

Gwendolyen (Gwen) M. Hahn (95) was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Allen and Bonnie Case on January 23, 1926. She went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021. Her strong faith in God defined her life. She was an exemplary example of a person of faith, a prayer warrior, and impacted many lives.

Gwen...

May 14, 2021

Emily Irene Davis was born August 9, 1982 in Hobbs New Mexico. She came into this world feet first, six minutes after her twin sister Ashley Erin.  She went to early grade school in Hobbs, but her family soon moved to Eunice where she would graduate in 2001. She attended New Mexico Junior College and graduated with an Associates...