Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Berniece Hawkins was born on August 21, 1929, in Jennings, Oklahoma, to Scott and Estella Leyerle. She passed away quietly and peacefully on March 2, 2026.

Berniece married Floyd Hawkins in 1950, while Floyd was in the Air Force, and they had one son, Bill, in 1952. After being discharged, they moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, for a brief period. From there,...

Feb 28, 2026

Walter "Dennis" Johnston was born on March 10, 1941, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Walter Ennis Johnston and Lilly Andrea Pedersen-Johnston. He was raised in Clovis, New Mexico, where he spent his early years before proudly serving in the Army National Guard.

In 1965, Dennis made his home in Hobbs, New Mexico. There, he built a respected career managing City...

Feb 26, 2026

Migda Armendarez was born on June 14th, 1968, in Artesia, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Eva Navarrette. She is survived by her husband, William (Billy) Armendarez of 42 years, Siblings Jaime Navarrette (Oralia), Arturo Navarrette (Marisela), Rosa Navarrette (Darrell), 3 Daughters, Yvette Anguiano (Luis), Mary Catherine Armendarez (Caleb), Teresa Armendarez (Fernando), Grand-Daughters Alyssa,...

Feb 23, 2026

Kathie Ann Miller, born Kathie Caldwell on February 8, 1950, in Austell, Georgia, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathie was born to Agnes and Clyde Lunsford, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a loving sister to Donna Chafin, and Austin Lunsford, as well as her late sister, Susan...

Feb 23, 2026

Sonny Downen, 91, of Hobbs, NM passed away on February 23,2026. He went to his heavenly home surrounded by the love of his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Sonny served his country with honor and dedication. The values he carried from his military service: integrity, loyalty, and perseverance remained with him throughout life.

Following his time in the...

Feb 20, 2026

Curtis DeWhitt Boozer, 77, of Eunice, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.A proud graduate of Eunice High School, Class of 1967, Curtis was a lifelong pillar of the Eunice community. In his younger years, he was a standout athlete who loved playing baseball for the Eunice...

Feb 19, 2026

Graciela "Gracie" López, 82, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Hobbs, NM. She was born March 31, 1943, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Victor Lopez Sr on October 7, 1958.

Gracie was an active member of St. Helena Catholic Church and loved going to the Senior Center to exercise and hangout with her friends. She had a heart...

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

Christeen Cutright, 97, affectionately known as Chris or Grandma, passed away peacefully in Hobbs, NM surrounded by her loving family on February 14, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1929, in Littlefield, TX to Pitt and Eula Mae Cowan. Chris was next to last of sixteen children.

Chris married J.G. (Jiggs) Cutright in Elk City, OK, August 4,1945. He...

Feb 13, 2026

Aaron Douglas Martin went to meet his Lord and Savior February 13, 2026. He was born September 1, 1940 to Johnny Price and Dixie Pearl Martin in Clay, Kentucky. He grew up in Kentucky and graduated in 1958 from Madisonville High School where he met his high school sweetheart Charlotte Breedlove. Shortly after graduating high school, Doug joined the Air...

Feb 12, 2026

Toliver R. Thomas was born in Newport, Tennessee on March 29, 1947, and passed away in Lubbock, Texas on February 12, 2026. Toliver was known as Tom or Tommy by his huge family of uncles, aunts and cousins who were all very close. Toliver was a die-hard Tennessee Volunteers fan. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, photography, traveling, gardening, cooking, baking,...

Feb 7, 2026

Manuel Romero Chacon Sr. was born June 18th, 1934, on Rancho De Zubia in Chihuahua Mexico. Manuel was married to Francisca Chacon December 4th, 1962, in Carlsbad New Mexico. Together they celebrated 61 amazing years of marriage and had four children.

For 30 years Manuel worked on the railroad with Union Pacific in New Mexico and Texas, until he ultimately retired...

Feb 4, 2026

Dena Lynn Lilley, born Dena Lynn Shores in Vallejo, California, was called home to be with the Lord in Hobbs, New Mexico. While our hearts grieve her absence, we take comfort in knowing she is rejoicing in Heaven — her beautiful, infectious laugh surely echoing in glory.

Dena was a woman of strength, resilience, and unwavering love. Life was not always...

Feb 4, 2026

Judy E. Kendrix (Williams) was born December 7th, 1945, in Ft. Sill, OK to John and Alpha (Jerri) Williams and passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026, with her loving pup angels next to her. Judy came into this world ready to take it on and never stopped until her last breath.

Judy spent most of her career working in a...

Feb 3, 2026

Rebacca was born on April 18, 2000. And passed away February 3, 2026.

Rebecca was a kind, sweet, and loving girl. She is Survived by her Father Terry Bohannon, her Mother Desereigh Bittle, and her two sisters: Audrey Bohannon, and Sara Laney.

Feb 1, 2026

Our beloved Tomas S. Salazar, 82, of Hobbs, New Mexico, left this world peacefully February 1st, 2026. Tomas was born to Jose and Maria Salazar in Brownsville, Texas on December 21st, 1943.

Tomas spent 8 years serving in the National Guard and the US Army. Mr. Salazar spent 40 years as a heavy equipment operator traveling all over the country. An...

Jan 29, 2026

Paul "Short" Young passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026. "Short" was born October 30, 1945 to Elmo and Nellie Young in Artesia, New Mexico. He grew up in Maljamar and Lovington, New Mexico. He enjoyed rodeoing and hunting as a teenager.

Short married Rebecca "Becky" Rusk on June 18,1971 they had 25 years of love and happiness. Together...

Jan 27, 2026

Mark Collins Hargrove, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, on January 27, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1969, in Memphis, Texas, to Gary and Claudia Hargrove.

Mark attended Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas, graduating in 1988. He pursued his calling in law enforcement by attending the New Mexico Police Academy in Santa...

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Elwin Winn, affectionately known as Bob and Grandpa, passed away in Hobbs, NM on January 26,2026. He was born on March 19, 1941, in Eureka, Kansas to Clarence E. Winn and Emma Jane Winn.

Bob attended high school in Canyon, Texas, graduated in 1959 and later attended college at West Texas State University. He attended college until he was drafted...

Jan 25, 2026

Our loving mother, Amanda Espinoza passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Mom was born on May 12, 1941, and was 84 years old. Born in south Texas, mom was among seven siblings and grew up to raise her own family of five leaving a legacy that will be remembered, cherished and carried on by family, friends and the community...