Obituaries

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...

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...