Obituaries

Lucia Villalobos

Lucia Villalobos

Jun 26, 2019

Lucia Villalobos, 97, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on December 15th, 1921 in Mexico City. She was preceded in death by her sons Jose Luis Jimenez and Hector Jimenez. Lucia was an active member of Legion of Mary and St. Helena Catholic Church. She was very active in ministering in the...

Judson Thomas Ray, Sr.

Judson Thomas Ray, Sr.

Jun 26, 2019

Judson Thomas “J.T.” Ray, Sr. went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019 in Seminole, Texas at the age of 95 years.

J.T. is survived by children Grace and Jim Roberson of Hobbs, Judson T. Ray Jr. of Hobbs, Samuel and Vickie Ray of Frederick, CO, Howard Ray of Hobbs, Robert and Betsy Ray of...

Bev Norman

Bev Norman

Jun 23, 2019

Beverly "Bev" Norman went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning June 23, 2019. She was born in Spokane Washington on April 29, 1938. She married the love of her life, June 18, 1958. They were married fifty-eight wonderful years. Bev was a member of New Life Fellowship Church for 30 years. She loved Jesus and...

Nicole Balderrama

Nicole Balderrama

Jun 23, 2019

Nicole Catherine Balderrama, 36, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on June 23, 2019 after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born in Midland, TX on April 8th, 1983. She met the love of her life, Richard Balderrama, 29, in 2012. Richard was born and raised in Hobbs, NM and, in 2013, Nicole moved to Hobbs to start...

Dr. Mayes

Dr. Mayes

Jun 21, 2019

Dr. Dixie L. Mayes passed away on June 21, 2019 in Hobbs at the age of 93. She was born on June 19, 1926 on a farm in Loveland, Oklahoma to J. E. and Vada (Cooper) Hewett. Her family moved to Amarillo, Texas and it was there that, as a teenager, she met the love of her life Doyle...

Carolyn Green

Carolyn Green

Jun 18, 2019

Carolyn Jane Green, 75, of Jal NM joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born June 20, 1943 to James O. and Mary Jane Cole in Pryor OK. She married Don W. Green (her one true love) on October 8, 1960 in Eunice NM. They lived all over Texas and New Mexico with Jal being...

Nancy Chunn

Nancy Chunn

Jun 16, 2019

Nancy is survived by her three daughters; Debbie Geno and Sandy Lombard both of Elk City, OK and Sheila Parker of Hobbs, NM, one brother; William Chunn from Montgomery, TX, whom was very dear to her heart, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; Gilbert and Pluma Chunn, one sister;...

Natalia Rodriguez

Natalia Rodriguez

Jun 13, 2019

Natalia Rodriguez of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jun 13, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Visitation Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Service Funeral Service Chapel of Hope Funeral...

Velton Flack

Velton Flack

Jun 11, 2019

Velton Cheatney Flack (Wright), peacefully entered into her eternal slumber on Tuesday, June 11, in Lovington, at the age of 94. She was born on June 30, 1924, in Tyler, Texas, to the late Mack Wright and Mattie Mobley Wright. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret O'Neal, and six siblings. She had lived in Hobbs...

Wayne Blackerby

Wayne Blackerby

Jun 3, 2019

Daniel "Wayne" Blackerby, age 79 years young, has gone home to be with his Lord on June 3, 2019. He fought a long battle but, now is home. Wayne was born to J. D. and Lillian Blackerby on April 2, 1940 in Weatherford, TX. He served in the US Army and the National Guard. He graduated in Hobbs with...

Travis Brown

Travis Brown

May 31, 2019

Travis Spurgeon Brown, 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by family. Travis was born on July 7, 1929 in Graham, Texas to Elizabeth and JR Brown. He made his home Hobbs, New Mexico for over 60 years. In Hobbs he met his wife of 48 years, Lorraine Sargent, and they raised their...

Nellie Key

Nellie Key

May 27, 2019

In the early morning hours of May 27th, 2019 Nellie Ruth Key heard the call from Heaven to "Come Home". She left her earthly family to join her heavenly family. She now is in the presence of the one she served for so long, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nellie was born February 3, 1935 in French Camp,...

Amber Naegele

Amber Naegele

May 27, 2019

Amber Dawn Naegele, 38, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on 05/27/2019. She was born to parents Tanya Kim (Wright) Heavington and Jose Angel Naegele, on 02/28/1981 in Alpine, Texas. Amber is survived by her partner Chris Rhoades, her 4 children; Myriah & husband Andrew Baker of Bentonville AR, Wesley Aaron Earl Wright of Marble City, OK, Marla Ann-Dawn...

Johnny Dyer

Johnny Dyer

May 24, 2019

At the age of 51, Johnny Alan Dyer lost the fight with cancer. Born and raised in Hobbs, NM, he graduated from Hobbs High School. Johnny had a kind and loving heart. He never missed the opportunity to take in the "homeless", whether it be human or his four-legged, furry dogs. Johnny worked as a licensed plumber and then...

Lloyd Chenault

Lloyd Chenault

May 24, 2019

Lloyd Wayne "Spade" Chenault was born on August 9, 1947 in Brownfield, Texas to Lloyd and Christine Chenault. He entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico. In 1963 Lloyd's family moved to Hobbs, where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1965 followed by a short time in...

Anna Ramirez

Anna Ramirez

May 23, 2019

Anna Maria Ramirez, ‘Chata,' joined the Lord on May 23, 2019, at 69 years of age. Chata was born on December 15, 1949. She married the love of her life, Hector M. Ramirez on May 6, 1972 when she came to live to Hobbs, NM. She was an extremely hard worker and supported Hector in all his endeavors. They...

Natalie Plant

Natalie Plant

May 22, 2019

Natalie Parker Plant, age 76, was tragically taken from us in an act of domestic violence on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born December 1, 1942 in Stanton, Texas, to Reyes and Nancy (Olea) Salcido. She was a 1962 graduate of Hobbs Senior High School. Natalie was employed at College Lane Elementary and worked...

Frances Gann

Frances Gann

May 21, 2019

Frances M. Gann, 92, passed away May 2l, 2019 at Desert Garden Assisted Living, in Hobbs, N.M. following a brief illness. She leaves behind 3 daughters; Penny Jarrel (Lee), Kimberly Shepherd (David), Kelly LaPrade and son-in-law, Steve Denny; 7 grandchildren; Matthew Denny, Mariah Barnett, Eric Jarrel, Jennifer Kent, Trey Jarrel, Clint Shepherd, Hunter Spurgeon and 9 great-grandchildren. The family...

Robert Bensing

Robert Bensing

May 21, 2019

Robert Mack Bensing, born August 10, 1949 in Hobbs, NM to Robert Lyle and Mary Catherine Vines, slipped peacefully from this life on May 21st, 2019 at the age of 69. Robert was an outstanding student and athlete at Hobbs High, holding the state record for passes received for many years. A lifelong learner and educator, Robert received his...

Bobby Campbell

Bobby Campbell

May 17, 2019

Bobby Jack Campbell entered this life a blonde hair, bright blue-eyed baby boy on December 27, 1948 to Jack and Lee Campbell in Ballinger, TX. Bobby lived all of his 70 short years of life to the fullest. Every day was a celebration to him and we are going to miss him so much. From him singing his favorite...