Obituaries

Feb 16, 2021

Arvin Spalding, 68, beloved Husband, Father, Papaw and Friend to all, accomplished his lifetime goal on February 16, 2021, by remaining faithful to God until death. He entered this world on July 25, 1952 in Hamlin, TX, born to Aubrey and Joy Spalding.

He is preceded in death by his son, Leland Spalding, parents, Aubrey and Joy...

Feb 13, 2021

Shirley Baird, 79, was born June 14, 1941 in Truth or Consequences, NM. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 13, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Shelli Auld, 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Also surviving her, are her two sisters, Louise Hughes (Lowell) and Sandra Russell (David) and several nieces and nephews....

Feb 8, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Hancock Pate, 72, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born in Kermit, TX on September 8, 1948 to Joe Bailey Hancock and Tommye G. Montgomery Hancock.

As a youth, her family moved to Lovington, NM, then finally settled in Hobbs where she would go on to graduate...

Feb 5, 2021

Geraldine (Jerry) Jackson, 89, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Midlothian, Texas.

Jerry was born in Sagerton, Texas to Grady and Belle Foust on July 14, 1931. In 1945 the family moved to Artesia, New Mexico where Jerry met and married J. D. Jackson.   They were married for 64 years until  J. D.’s death in 2010....

Feb 3, 2021

(Granny Faye)

Faye Brown, 80, of Hobbs passed away on February 3, 2021.  Faye was born on November 24, 1940 to George and Gladys Barnett in Artesia, NM.

Faye married Billy J. Brown on August 23,1961.  She is survived by her husband Bill Brown of Hobbs, her brother Dewayne Barnett (Debbie) of Artesia.  Five children,...

Jan 30, 2021

Rev. Ramon De Los Santos 76, went to his heavenly home January 30, 2021 in Lubbock, TX.

Born in Runge, TX December 14, 1944 to Esperidion and Gregoria De Los Santos. Preceding him in death are his parents, 1 son, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

Surviving him are his loving wife of 56 years Josie...

Jan 25, 2021

Donald Ray Barr, Age 74, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 from a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Thomas Barr and Katherine Barr, and a sister Shirley Ann Barr, and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Madison Barr and Mr. and Mrs. K C McAdams.  He is survived...

Jan 24, 2021

Harvey (Harve) White, 88, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 24, 2021.  He entered this world on July 19, 1932 in Dalhart, TX, the only son of 9 children born to Van and Lena White.

Harve was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force in 1952 stationed at...

Jan 23, 2021

Tinx Goodwin, 88 passed away on January 23rd, 2021 of natural causes in her home being cared for by her family and wonderful caregivers, Kacie and Caroline.

Tinx was born in Channing, TX on February 7th, 1932 to “Pat” and “Billie” Edwards. She had two brothers and two sisters. In High School, she played basketball and helped...

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia (Patti) Ann Schmitt Clark 59 was called to her eternal resting place on January 23, 2021. She was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on April 10, 1961 to Lawrence and Lucy Schmitt.

Patti’s first love was her family and friends. Patti had a zest for life. She would electrify any room by entering.

Patti...

Jan 22, 2021

Reflections of My Daddy- Ralph Martin Gonzales

Ralph was born on October 24, 1939 to Soledad and Paul Gonzales in Santo Thomas Ranch (now known as Stahmann Ranch) near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dad went to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, January 22, 2021.  Ralph was the 7th of 9 siblings. Ralph was preceded...

Jan 19, 2021

E. D. (Dusty) Rhoades, 96, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on January 19, 2021 in his home in Hobbs NM with family supporting and spoiling him. He entered this world on October 15, 1924 in Lubbock, TX, born to Ruel and Matilda "Mallie" Cornett Rhoades. He is survived by his daughter...

Jan 14, 2021

Frances Ensey, a longtime resident of Hobbs, NM, died Thursday, January 14th, 2021. She was 85.  A celebration of Frances's life will be held at a later date at the First Presbyterian Church.

Frances was born on July 29, 1935 in a rural Iowa community and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ensey. She is...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas E. Samford, 74, known as Papa Tom to his grandchildren, was born July 6, 1946 in Odessa, Texas, to Thomas Leroy and Evelyn Francis Milam Samford. Thomas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in his hometown of Odessa.

Thomas married the love of his life Betsy Jo Janice Phillips on November 1, 1977 in Dallas, Texas. ...

Jan 12, 2021

Woodrow “Woody” McNabb, age 58, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born June 23, 1962, in T or C, New Mexico, to Louie Howard McNabb and Bonnie Lee Armstrong. Woody went to school in Portales, NM. He then moved to Flagstaff, AZ and worked with his Uncle Dave at McNabb Concrete. Woody purchased his grandfather’s...

Jan 12, 2021

Terry Wayne Robertson was a young child when he made the decision to follow Jesus as his Lord and Savior. On January 12, 2021, his salvation was made complete. Terry turned 85 on December 28, 2020. He valiantly chose to live, for God’s glory, with Multiple Sclerosis for over 60 years.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 11, 2021

Dorothy Sexton passed away Monday, January 11th. Dorothy was 87 years old, born Oct. 7th, 1933, in Cooper, TX, to Belvia Ellis and B Wright. We celebrate her life and rejoice in her eternal reward with her Lord in Heaven.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jerry Sexton of Hobbs, NM. Son, Dan Jeter...

Jan 1, 2021

Daniel Clarke Vail, age 70, passed away on January 1, 2021.

Dan was born in Anchorage, Alaska and attended high school in Odessa, Texas.

He served with the Army Combat Engineers during Vietnam from 1968-1971. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Sul Ross State University. He moved to Hobbs, NM in 1987 where he worked...

Jan 1, 2021

Carlos Herrera, Sr., passed away on April 27, 2021 at his home in Eunice, NM.  He was born June 4th, 1947 in Coyame, MX to Arcadio and Roberta Herrera.  He has 4 sisters and 1 brother. He married Louisa Gonzales on February 15, 1969 in Loving, NM.  He worked pipeline for 50 years until his retirement in 2017.  He...

Dec 27, 2020

Everardo (Shorty) Fuentez

Shorty was born in the small town of McCamey, Texas on September 27th, 1962 to Manuela and Jacobo Avila.  He passed away on December 27, 2020.

He married the love of his life Lupe Espinoza on April 12th, 1986 in Hobbs, NM.  Shorty attended Hobbs High where he...