Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

Clara Lomax, 95, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 12, 2020. She entered this world on August 7, 1924 in Dewar, OK. Born to Warren Arthur and Mary Mae Turner. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of 72 years Richard Lomax. Clara and Richard Lomax moved to Hobbs, NM in 1953.

Jul 10, 2020

Ronnie was born February 26, 1961 and passed away July 10, 2020.  He was the younger brother of Debra and Dawni Nelson.  He was the uncle of Lilli and Jay Nelson. His loving parents, Ronald J. and Dianne Nelson, preceded him in death.

Ronnie resided in Hobbs throughout his life. He enjoyed being in the mountains and...

Jul 9, 2020

Robert L. Turner, 81, born on March 23, 1939, was a kind and loving man. He was a grateful son and grandson, a generous brother, a faithful uncle, a good neighbor, and a trusting friend. But to Ella M. Turner, he was that adoring man she met more than six decades ago, who spent 61 years as a husband...

Jul 2, 2020

On Thursday July 2, 2020, Alfred Woods, passed away suddenly at the age of 74.  Alfred was born on March 17, 1946 to Fred and Willie Woods in Kermit, TX.  He graduated from Pyote High School in 1964.  He enlisted in the Army in 1967 and was Honorably Discharged in 1971. After his service in the Army he worked...

Jun 28, 2020

Carolyn Sue Price, 79, passed away peacefully in her home in Hobbs, NM on Sunday June 28. She was born April 28, 1941 in Midland, TX to Carroll and Juanita LaDuque.  She married

Otis L Price Jr. September 13, 1959 in Seminole, TX.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son Otis Price, daughter...

Jun 26, 2020

William D. “Bill”Boerger, 79 passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in Lubbock Texas, at Crown Point Health Suites.  Bill was born in New Braunfels, Texas on February 10, 1941 to Daniel and Anna Boerger.  Bill worked for the Hobbs News Sun from 1960 to 1968.  He then became partners in the Hobbs Donut Center and after a couple of...

Jun 22, 2020

His broken body is now anew, and he is able to breathe in the sweet smell of Heaven.

Daniel Lee Seeberger, 73, departed his earthly life on June 22, 2020 at his home in Hobbs, NM.  He was born September 18, 1946 in Medford, OR. to Victor and Dellene Seeberger.  Dan was a Christian by faith and...

Jun 17, 2020

Pasty Marie Cummings Wimberly was born in Cooper, TX on May 6, 1939 to Henry Edward Cummings and Ora May Cummings. Mr. Cummings was a farmer and Mrs. Cummings a housewife. They had four children, a son Owen Edward, a daughter Betty May, a second son John Cliffton and their last child was Pasty Marie. Patsy was the last...

Jun 16, 2020

Debbie Myrick, 57, was born December 26, 1962 in Hobbs, NM to Mary and Gerald Myrick.  Debbie lived in Hobbs NM most of her life and 8 years in Eunice, NM.  She acquired many "kids" and was respectfully called "MOM".  She will be greatly missed by many.  Keep your memories close in your heart's, cherish them, as she cherished...

Jun 14, 2020

Mr. Andres Juarez, 68, of Jal, New Mexico, passed away on June 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.He was born to parents, Eustacio+ and Romanita Juarez, on November 17, 1952, in Coyame Mexico. He is survived by his beloved Wife, Silvia Juarez, sons and daughters, Norma Velasco, Rosalinda Juarez, Andres Juarez, Sylvia Agnew, Daniel Juarez and Gabriel Juarez.Mr. Andres...

Jun 13, 2020

On Saturday, June 13, 2020, our beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, and sister, Julia Munoz Salcedo of Hobbs was called home to be with her Saviour, Jesus, at the age of 90. Mom was born on July 30, 1929 in Terlingua, Texas to Pedro and Natividad Munoz. She was married to our dad, Jose Salcedo, Sr. until his passing in...

Jun 10, 2020

Bobby Wright, 70, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 15,1950, in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Dewey and Dorothy Wright. Bobby was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn on November 10, 1970, by Bro. Ulyess Wright Sr. at the age of 20....

Jun 7, 2020

Josefina Miramontes of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jun 7, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 7, 2020

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Virginia Rose Grayson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of Hobbs, NM, was called to her eternal resting place, at the age of 92. Virginia entered this world on March 20, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, born to Lowell and Faye Wise. She was raised in Monument, NM where she met and married...

Jun 7, 2020

Loretha was given life on June 27, 1930, in Marlin, Texas.

“Nanny,” as she was affectionately known, was a great joy to be around. Everyone she came in contact with loved her, and she genuinely loved them back.  To know her was to love her.

She received her education from the Marlin School District. As...

Jun 6, 2020

Carol Jan Black

Jan Black was born on January 13, 1945, in Portales, NM to Henry Eugene Simmons and Norma Ruth Mason Simmons.  She died peacefully June 6. 2020 at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She graduated from Dora High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree (Summa Cum Laude) and her Master of Arts...

Jun 5, 2020

Manuel Navarrette was born on May 10th 1940 and entered into rest on June 5th 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and three bothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Eva M. Navarrette, son Jaime & Oralia Navarrette of Hobbs, son Arturo & Marisela Navarrette of Hobbs, daughter Rosa Navarrette...

May 30, 2020

The Honorable Craig J. La Bree, 63, of Hobbs, NM, passed away May 30, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Washington D.C on December 3, 1956, to parents Jack and Michelle La Bree.

Craig is preceded in death by his father John E. La Bree. He is survived by his mother Michelle V. La Bree,...

May 28, 2020

On Thursday, May 28, 2020, Leon Cecil Thompson, loving husband and father of three children passed away at home at the age of 92.

Leon was born on February 15, 1928, to Evelyn and Randall Thompson in Amarillo, Texas. He served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne during World War II. At the war’s...

May 24, 2020

Jesus took our father James Lynn Walker home on May 24, 2020. He was born December 23, 1926 in Ethel, MS.  After his service ended with the Merchant Marines and the Coast Guard during World War II, Lynn followed his sister to the oilfield booming town of Hobbs, New Mexico in 1948. He landed his first job as a...