Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley Jean Burrell, 84, was born Oct. 6, 1936.  She passed away in Hobbs, NM on Dec. 25, 2020.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, Marvin Abel and Rubena Abel, a sister Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband Tommy Burrell.

Surviving her are her sons, Rick Burrell of Pearl, Mississippi; and Terry...

Dec 19, 2020

Pauline Hall, 93, of Hobbs New Mexico passed away December 19,2020.  Pauline was born June 16, 1927 to Howard and Blanche Miles in Dimmit, Texas.  She was raised in Las Cruses, New Mexico and moved to Hobbs in 1957 with her husband Ralph. Pauline had three children.  Her survivors are:  daughter, Pam Dees of Hobbs, daughter, Kathy Wiseman (Johnny)...

Dec 18, 2020

Rosenda (Rosa) Rodriguez ,83,  was born July 12,1937 to Espiridion and Gregoria De Los Santos.   Rosa passed to her eternal place in heaven on December 18,2020 in Hobbs, NM.

She is survived by her husband Guillermo Rodriguez, one daughter Rebecca Stark her husband Sam of Eula TX, two sons Eddie Rodriguez and his wife Rosemarie of Hobbs,...

Dec 15, 2020

Archie Wiggins, Sr.

Although the physical remains of Archie Wiggins, Sr., have been cared for, we the family and friends are gathering to remember his wonderful presence and the beautiful life he lived. On this day of December 15, 2021, we will celebrate the life and passing our beloved Archie Wiggins, Sr., who was a...

Dec 13, 2020

Cornelio Garcia age 60 of Eunice NM, passed away Sunday Dec.13,2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Garcia was born July 18,1960 to Domingo and Paula Garcia in Kermit TX. Cornelio is survived by his beloved wife Eloisa Garcia. His children; Brenda Garcia, Cindy Caravero, Victoria Muniz, Daniel Reyes and wife Synthia of Kermit TX. Belinda Reyes...

Dec 13, 2020

Pedro Carmona, 47, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 13,2020. He entered this world on October 18, 1973 in Juarez, CHH, born to Pedro Contreras Rodriguez and Maria Hilda Carmona. He is survived by his daughters; Jennifer Contreras, Ildelena Contreras, and Lucero Contreras, his granddaughter Génesis Jay Spears Contreras, his sister Martha Maria Contreras Carmona,...

Dec 11, 2020

Zenna Dee Stockton Cox, age 80, passed away December 11, 2020 in Andrews, Texas.  She entered this world on March 20, 1940, in Hobbs New Mexico, to Charley and Ethel (Jones) Stockton.  She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1958 and married her lifelong love, Martin “M.T.” Cox on May 31, 1958, at First Christian Church.

Zenna...

Dec 10, 2020

Larry Dean Barnett, 77, of Hobbs NM passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2020.  Larry was born on January 29, 1943 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Fred and Zula Barnett.  He attended school at San Jon, New Mexico where he participated in all sports and helped his team win the state basketball champion in 1961 before there...

Dec 10, 2020

Eunice was born in Riceville, Iowa on July 20, 1918 to Elizabeth & Henry Weber, the youngest of seven children. She went to be with Our Lord at 102 years old, on December 10, 2020. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1936. Afterwards, she taught a semester of Country School outside of Riceville. She spent a few years...

Dec 9, 2020

De Lanna Sue Miller, 68, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and good friend, departed this world for her eternal home on December 9, 2020.  She was born to Derl Ray and Zella Mae Miller in Pampa, Texas on December 3, 1952.

She is survived by brother Ellis Miller and wife Debbie of Hobbs, NM; brother De Wayne Miller...

Dec 7, 2020

Kooper Davis went to meet Jesus on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Kooper was born in Hobbs NM on August 9, 2003 and spent his childhood in Lovington before moving to Hobbs with his family, Father Justin Davis, Mother Heather Davis and his younger siblings, where he was an honors student, athlete and student leader.

Kooper...