Obituaries

Jan 5, 2020

Bessie “Marie” Ward Morrow was born June 25, 1923 in Pleasant Hill, Texas in East Texas to John Thomas and Della Lorene (Cole) Ward.  She passed from this earthly world to eternal glory on January 5, 2020 in Hobbs at age 96 surrounded by family.

She was married to William “Elmer” Morrow for 56 years before his...

Jan 3, 2020

Paula Gooch was born July 12, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Kenneth E. and Imogene Morris. She passed away on January 3, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Paula married Roger Gooch on July 27, 1963.

She had a career in banking for over 30 years and retired from Lea County State Bank in June 2008.

Jan 2, 2020

Edith Baldwin, beloved mother, grandma and Gigi, left this earth for her Heavenly home on January 2, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1932 in Sterling, Kansas to Ed and Mae Conley.

Burial will be in Raymond, Kansas.

Throughout Edith's life she worked as a waitress and at the learning center.  Edith was a devoted,...

Dec 30, 2019

Marilyn Grace Creager, 85 was born September 25, 1934 in Cimarron, KS to Clarence and Irene Roberts.  She passed away in Las Cruces, NM on December 30, 2019.

She married Earl O. Creager, Jr on October 24, 1953 in Pecos, TX.  Marilyn loved to support her husband Earl in his Masonic and Shriners outreach to the special...

Dec 28, 2019

N’Tyra Jewell Lynn Shine was given to me on the 30th day of January 2014. She was taken so suddenly on the 28th day of December 2019. She was a happy, healthy, loving, beautiful baby that touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Her physical presence is forever gone, but her love and memories will be...

Dec 26, 2019

Ret. Maj. Kenneth Timothy Sagerty went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2019 at the age of 80 years in Hobbs, New Mexico. Tim was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 2, 1939.

He married his best friend and soul mate, Sharon Morris Sagerty, on December 28, 1960 at First United Methodist Church, Hobbs, NM....

Dec 24, 2019

Karen (Lard) Garcia was born on September 12, 1961 to Franklin and Vonda Ice in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Karen left this earth to be with Jesus on December 24, 2019.

Karen is known for being kind, loving and hardworking. She dedicated most of her life to the youth of Curry County, Clovis, New Mexico, as the...

Dec 22, 2019

Peggy Lentz went to be with her Lord on December 22, 2019 at the age of 77 years in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born in Wellman, Texas on February 27, 1942.

She married her best friend and soul mate, Richard Lentz, on February 12, 1976. They went everywhere together and loved watching the Cowboys and Rangers...

Dec 21, 2019

Frances “Frankie” Fidino Ebert was born March 26, 1935 to Francis and Goldie Fidino. Frankie left us to be with Jesus on December 21, 2019.

Back in the early days, Frankie worked as a telephone operator. She married and began a career spanning 16 years as a military wife. Upon moving to Hobbs with her husband, she...

Dec 20, 2019

Brandon Scott of Lovington, New Mexico passed away on Dec 20, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 18, 2019

Ruben C Garza, age 43, passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. He was born to Ruben and Mary Garza on December 13th, 1976 in Hobbs NM where he was raised. Ruben was a loving man, he met no strangers, always gave a lending hand, he was devoted to his family....

Dec 16, 2019

Rodney Taylor, beloved son, brother, Uncle, Dad, Pop-pop and friend departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas.

Rodney Cash Taylor was born on October 17, 1962 to Jody and LaJuanah Taylor.  Rodney was raised in Hobbs, graduating from Hobbs High in 1981.  He was a hard worker all of his life.   He drove...

Dec 15, 2019

Edna Pearl “Chanley” Finley, age 102, of Hobbs, NM passed away on December 15, 2019.

She was born February 4, 1917 in Dennis, OK to her parents; Alice Alwida Chanley and Elmer Fredrick Chanley.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Edith...

Dec 13, 2019

Rolando R. Rosa, 81, of Hobbs, passed away on December 13, 2019 in Hobbs.

Rolando R. Rosa Sr. was born in Rio Grande, TX to Gabino Rosa Jr. and Rebeca Reyna on August 15, 1938.  He married Consuelo Calvillo in Hobbs, NM. He worked as a Pipeline Construction Foreman for Ferguson Construction for 42 years.  He was...

Dec 13, 2019

Losing a family member is never easy, but it seems more difficult at this time of the year.

Tena Beetstra left this earth Friday morning surrounded by her children; Greta Larson, Teresa Blaire,

Jessie Beetstra, and Charlie Beetstra and joyous that they were all there to share their love as she

passed away....

Dec 12, 2019

Truman Leon Flowers was born May 21, 1933 in Dexter NM to Barney & Alma (Absher) Flowers.

He passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2019 in Hobbs, NM.

Truman left school before his senior year to join the US Navy.  He served as a Machinist aboard the USS Laertes...

Dec 8, 2019

Buddy Winston Tittle, 80, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on December 8, 2019 in Odessa, TX.

Buddy was born in Merkel, TX to Cullen and Gladys Tittle on October 28, 1939.  He went to school at Merkel High School.  He married Pam Chappell on January 30, 2000 in Odessa, TX.  He worked as a Quarry Forman for...

Dec 2, 2019

Pastor Randy Allen “Papa” Leake passed away on December 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Bobbie Leake and his chosen father Merlin Moats as well as his sister Suzanne McReynolds. Randy is survived by his wife, Melissa Leake, his mother Billie Ann Moats, 8 children, 17 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Randy started Open Arms...

Nov 30, 2019

Alan (aka) Red went to be with our heavenly father on November 30,2019. Alan was born to Joe and Charlotte Kinney in Roswell, NM he and his family moved from Artesia, NM to Hobbs NM in 1973 were his father started his family business Joe's Inspection Service. Alan lived life to the fullest whether it be hunting fishing or...

Nov 27, 2019

Freddie “Welo” Longoria Sr. 72, was born December 27, 1946 in Corpus Christi TX to Balvina Aguirre and Antonio Longoria. He passed away in Hobbs at his residence on November 27, 2019. He lived in Hobbs for several years. He married Guadalupe Longoria (Perales) November 29, 1968. Freddie was a proud employee of Waste Control/Management for 35 years before...