Obituaries

May 11, 2021

On Tuesday May 11, 2021, Mary Louise Hill, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 53. Mary was born on May 18, 1967 in Amarillo, TX to Linda Barker and Earl Jones. On November 16, 1984 she married Jesse Hill, together they had four children.  Mary lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, singing karaoke...

May 11, 2021

Frances Shaver of Sugar Land, Texas passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021.

She was born March 15, 1932 to John and Elza (Purcella) Johnson in Portales, NM and raised in Roswell, NM.  Frances graduated from Roswell High School in 1951.

Prior to moving to the Houston area 10 years ago, Frances lived in Odessa and...

May 9, 2021

Teresa Rendon of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those who loved her most on Sunday, May 9, 2021.  Pallbearers for the services will be Steve Perez, Albert Perez Jr., Richard Perez, Jeremy Guajardo, Edward Chavarria Jr. and Mark Lueveno. Teresa was born on March 29, 1960 in Artesia, New Mexico and has remained...

May 6, 2021

Jerry Frank Bonds, 85, died in his home on May 6, 2021.  He was born January 6, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma, the son of Franklin Albert Bonds and Aliff Marie (Hall) Bonds.

Jerry graduated from Hobbs High in 1955, and joined the Navy in October 1955, and was discharged in 1959.  Upon his return he went...

May 6, 2021

Velma Sebastain was born on January 10,1927 in Jennings, Oklahoma and passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 in Hobbs, NM.

Velma moved to New Mexico where she married Gene Sebastain on August 6, 1951.  She was preceded in death by Gene in 1990 and a daughter, Debra Craiger on March 10, 2021 and seven siblings.  Velma...

May 5, 2021

George E. Ebert, died May 5, 2021. George was born in Salisbury, Missouri on the 15th of February, 1935. He was born to George Frederick Ebert and Virginia Morey. He is survived by four sons, George Fred (wife Maureen), Jeff (wife Terri), Gerald, Bryn (wife Gwen), one daughter, Mary (husband Terry), 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

Apr 26, 2021

Roberta Jean Griffin was born on December 14, 1958. She passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born in Sterling, Kansas to Robert “Bob” and Nadine Fuqua.

She and her husband, Ronnie Griffin Sr. were happily married on December 4, 1976. They shared many precious memories during...

Apr 20, 2021

Lawania Fae Wittman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born January 19,1940 in Arnett, Oklahoma, to parents Recil and Elmina (Raff) Dobbs. She married the love of her life, Virgil Wittman January 1, 1960, in Tulare, California. They spent 51 blessed years together. To this blessed union four...

Apr 17, 2021

Cora Marie Gilmore, 89, was born March 18, 1932 in Nocona, Texas to Walter Sidney Bourland and Mary Langford Bourland. She passed away April 17, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

Marie was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family, pets and friends. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she...

Apr 15, 2021

Mike Torrez died April 15, 2021, in Hobbs, NM. He was born April 22, 1947 in Roswell, NM to Joe Torrez and Mary Lopez. He had twelve brothers and sisters.  He married Alice Richardson on December 29, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV.

Mike graduated from Hobbs High School in 1966.  He joined the US Air Force on...

Apr 15, 2021

Willie Lewis, 53, beloved Brother, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 15, 2021. He entered this world on March 3, 1968 in Hobbs, NM, born to Willie James Lewis Sr and Mamie Marie-Taylor Lewis. Willie attended Houston Jr High School where he really became passionate about becoming a great basketball player. He would...

Apr 14, 2021

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Eddie O. Childers, loving husband, and father of two went to be with his Lord at the age of 74.

Eddie was born on February 21, 1947 in Baird, Texas to Buford and Maxine Childers.  Shortly after graduating from Baird High School, he married Marsha Stanley, also of Baird, Texas on November...

Apr 9, 2021

Caroll Irene Been Jones, the daughter of Myron Oscar and Helen Verneice Neidert Been, went to be with Jesus Friday, April the 9th. Caroll was born in October 1942 in Sparta, Illinois to Myron and Helen Been. Married August 1962 in Clovis, NM to Terry Gene Jones. She proudly served as an Eastern Star alongside her loving husband, Terry...

Apr 2, 2021

Tawna June (Sissy) Bingham, 61, our beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 2, 2021. She entered this world on July 24, 1959 in Seminole, TX, born to John Earl and Bettye Bingham. She is survived by her sister Shelly Rachal (and Louis) of the home, brothers Mitchell Bingham (and Denise) of Hobbs, Sean Weeks...

Mar 31, 2021

Coady Du Shaun Tinley of Hobbs, NM was born May 16, 1968 in Odessa, TX. He stepped through the gates of Heaven on March 31st, 2021 in Odessa, TX after a valiant fight with sepsis.

Coady attended Lovington High School where he met his beloved bride to be Gayla Oden and they were married in Hobbs, NM...

Mar 31, 2021

March 31, 2021, Hubert T. Hart stepped into glory after a lengthy illness.  Born March 8, 1942 in Pickton, Texas to Dorothey and William Hart.  Hubert was the second of five children.  Hubert graduated from Hobbs High School, served in the United States Army and Army National Guard, then settled in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Hubert, a man...

Mar 30, 2021

Matt Williamson was born on June 9, 1959 to the late Tommy and Margie (Fowler) Williamson in Lubbock, Texas.  Matt ran into the arms of the Lord on March 30, 2021.

He was welcomed into heaven by the open arms of his son Jacob Williamson, his parents Tommy and Margie Williamson, and his brother Mark Williamson.

Mar 29, 2021

Norma Little 96, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on March 29th, 2021. She was born in Arthur, Illinois, on November 28th, 1924.

Norma Mae Bailey married Robert Eugene Hansen in Perryville, Mo April 13th, 1940 and together they had two daughters, Sandra Lee and Wanda Jean. The family lived in Illinois for several years then moved...

Mar 29, 2021

Juanita Hernandez Granger, 75, of Hobbs, NM departed her loving family to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2021.  She was born and raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico on July 21, 1945. Juanita and her late husband, Harry Granger Jr., raised 3 children; daughters, Lisa Wilson (Leo) and Priscilla Fuentez (Leonard) and son, Harry...

Mar 24, 2021

William Del Clothier 21, of Hobbs, N.M., March 24, 2021. He was born June 23,1999 in Tomball, Texas. He attended Hobbs schools and graduated from Hobbs High School in 2017.

William enjoyed playing with his son, listening to music, being at the river, playing basketball, fast cars, fishing, spending time with his siblings

William is...