Obituaries

Nov 16, 2020

Ro Ann Whitmore

Ro Ann Hare Whitmore would like to let you know that she made it to Heaven on November 16, 2020, and is in the process of hugging everyone there. It’ll take awhile because she’s taking extra time with Jesus, her mom and dad, Marie and Monte Hare, her brother, Jim Hare, sister-in law Joan...

Nov 13, 2020

Ann D Janica

Long time Hobbs resident Ann Janica passed away on November 13, 2020 in Hobbs, NM.

Ann was born July 10, 1923 in Philadelphia as a first generation Italian American to Carmine and Marietta Del Russo, as the oldest of three children.  Ann Marie Del Russo, nicknamed “AnnaDel”, helped her father...

Nov 12, 2020

Tommy Grant Mayfield died on November 12, 2020, at age 82. He was the son of Dowe H. and Shirley Mayfield, and he grew up in Post, Texas. From there he went to Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in music education. He later obtained a Master’s degree in the same field from Eastern New Mexico...

Nov 9, 2020

RoJean Massey went to be with the Lord on November 9th in Hobbs, NM.  She was born in Roosevelt County near Dora, NM, and graduated from Dora High School.  She moved to Portales and attended Eastern New Mexico College just long enough to meet her future husband, Ivey, who she married on May 11, 1945.  While waiting for Ivey...

Nov 8, 2020

Kori Jo Thompson passed away on November 8, 2020.  She was born December 22, 1989 to Barbara and Andrew Larrick at Camp Pendleton, CA. She married her best friend, Allen Thompson, in June 2010.

She loved to always be learning. She could not absorb enough when in grade school and middle school. She eventually asked to be...

Nov 5, 2020

Phyllis Ann Jones, 75, was born in Higgins, Texas on January 4th, 1945 to Vernon and Hope Lawrence Green.  Phyllis sadly passed on November 5th, 2020 in Roswell NM surrounded by two children and one granddaughter.

After birth, the family moved to Eunice, New Mexico. Phyllis was the youngest of 4 children. She had two sisters, Katherine...

Nov 3, 2020

Mrs. Cruz Alvarado passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She put a long, courageous fight determined to win. She was born in Plomosas, Chihuahua to Rafael Holguin and Baudilia Holguin on May 3, 1959. She married Alfonso Alvarado on February 1, 1979 and was blessed with 41 years of marriage. She dedicated her...

Nov 1, 2020

Andres Cadena Garcia

Andres passed unexpectedly to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020.  He was 76 years old.

He was born to Asunción Cadena and Pedro Garcia on March 10, 1944 in El Paradero, Chihuahua.  Was married to the love of his life, Teresa for 53 years.

He is survived by...

Oct 28, 2020

Robbie J. Segars went home to Jesus on Oct. 28, 2020 at age 88.

Robbie was born to Claude W. and Beulah Downey on Dec. 23 in Jean, Texas.  Her mother passed away soon after her birth.  As a child, she was raised on a farm in Jean by her paternal grandparents Albert and Lillie Watson, Aunt...

Oct 24, 2020

Marvin Wallace “Cy” Jones

September 16, 1926 – October 24, 2020

M. W. Jones was born to Hilda and Clarence Marvin Jones in Segoville, Texas on September 16, 1926. Later, George Menoher became his stepdad.

Sports were such a big part of the Jones family...

Oct 23, 2020

Brenda Hassler, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 23, 2020. She entered this world on June 22, 1948 in Abilene, Texas, born to Charles and Blanche Sylvester. She is survived by her husband of the home Lee Hassler of Eunice, New Mexico, son and daughter-in-law CL and Amanda...

Oct 20, 2020

Richard F. Ragsdale 84 passed away October 20th in Hobbs. He was an only child born to Alfred F Ragsdale and Marian Broach in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He grew up in Burkburnett, Texas where he went to school and excelled in sports.

That’s when he met the love of his life, Nina Garviene Warren. They were married...

Oct 19, 2020

Rudy Rodriguez Sr. was called to his eternal resting place on October 19th, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1943 in Lamesa, Texas, born to Juan and Margarita Rodriguez. Raul is survived by his wife of the home Martha Rodriguez, son Rudy Rodriguez Jr. (Glenda), his three daughters; Norma Garcia (Joe), Maria Martinez (Fabian), Jane Rodriguez (Stephen) all...

Oct 18, 2020

Louis E. Rayburn received his heavenly wings on October 18th. Meeting him at the pearly gates was his wife of 54 years, Lois Rayburn. She preceded him in death December 12, 2000. He was born June 27, 1924, in Odessa.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ethel; two brothers, Lt. Col. E.T. Rayburn and...

Oct 16, 2020

Bobby Lord, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 16, 2020. He entered this world on February 20, 1934 in Sanco, TX, born to William and Eula Lord. He is survived by his wife of the home Kay Lord, sons; Mike Lord (LeaAnn), Seminole, Texas and Larry Lord (Sheri), Monahans, Texas, daughter; Le'Ann Reaves...

Oct 15, 2020

Audrey Elaine Shipman passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the Lord October 15, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Hobbs, NM.  Elaine graduated from Lovington High School, Class of 1957. Born in Houston, Texas to Lillian Ethelene and Frank Thomas Sifferman, Sr on October 28.  She spent her childhood in Tomball and Bowie, Texas. Her family...

Oct 15, 2020

Ima Lavern Lee Woods, 94, of Midland, Tx finished her ‘ole temporal journey on Earth on October 15, 2020, passing into an eternal life in Heaven.She was born July 26, 1926 in James, TX to Robert E. and Katie Foulger Lee. Raised in East Texas in a sharecropper family, Lavern was the last survivor of eleven siblings. She was...

Oct 13, 2020

Richard F. Casillas, 67, of Hobbs, New Mexico, lost his two-year battle to lung cancer and went Home to our Lord and Savior at 3:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Richard, who is affectionately known as “Pops” to his children, grandchildren, and most who knew him, was born in Seymour, TX, on August 27, 1953, to Jesse and...

Oct 11, 2020

Jonathan David Lee, 18, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11th, 2020. He was born in Hobbs, NM on July 24, 2002 to Jerry Darin Lee and Shelley Lewann (Pate) Lee.

Jonathan attended Hobbs High School where he was a member of SkillsUSA. He was also a member of the Lea County Fishing League where...

Oct 6, 2020

Oscar Leopoldo Ornelas Enriquez, an avid angler and die-hard Cowboys fan left this earth Tuesday October 6th at the age of 59.

Oscar is survived by his mother Esperanza Hernandez, his children Fabian Luna, Oscar Enriquez and De’Anica Gonzalez, his 6 grandsons Uzziah, Aidan, Ethan, Enzo, Jaxon and Hendrix, and his brothers and sisters Daniel Enriquez, Blanca...