Obituaries

Dovie Watson

Nov 24, 2023

With a heavy heart, we share that Dovie Gay Watson, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed on November 24, 2023 after battling Wegners and pneumonia while in Desert Springs Healthcare Facility.

She was born to Fleet B. and Nona Good in Mount Vernon, TX on March 10, 1941.

She is survived by her daughters: Denise and Donald McEachern, Debra...

Earl Jones

Nov 23, 2023

 

 Earl Lee Jones; “Earl The Pearl”, Papa, was born September 30, 1934 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Henry Franklin Jones and Argie Beatrice Hayes. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2023, peacefully, at his home in Hobbs NM.

  Earl graduated from Byng High School in Byng, Oklahoma then attended and later graduated from...

Patsy L. Mull

Nov 22, 2023

Patsy LaRue McSwain Mull was born August 31, 1942 and gained her wings on November 22, 2023, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, while visiting her daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Vera McSwain, her sister, Dorothy Jeffcoat, and her grandson, Parker Mull.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Dale Morgan of...

Juan Gonzalez

Nov 22, 2023

Johnny Gonzalez, AKA "The Rainmaker" embarked on his final ride into the Heavenly Pearly Gates on November 22, 2023, where he traded his Harley for a new pair of wings.

You know the old saying "They don't make them like they used to?" Well, that's the truth about Johnny Gonzalez. God broke the mold after Johnny Gonzalez was born...

Jonathan Michael Weldy

Nov 21, 2023

Jonathan Michael Weldy, 31 passed away on November 21, 2023, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Ropesville, Texas.

Jonathan was born February 22, 1992 in Hobbs, NM and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Hobbs High School class of 2010. His son was born in 2009 and will forever be his most loved "Buddy". He and...

Vicki Rice

Nov 14, 2023

Vicki Charlene Rice 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on November 14, 2023, In Hobbs, NM.

She was born September 12, 1953, in Pecos, NM to Richard "Dick" and Wilma Rue Barclay.

She loved spending time with her family and friends that she loved so very much. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and cooking for her family. She...

Joseph Acosta

Nov 13, 2023

 

 Joseph (Joe) Adam Acosta

On November 13, 2023, the heavenly gates opened as Joseph (Joe) Adam Acosta walked into his God’s heaven. Joe died at age 59. On January 3, 1964, he was born to Joe and Geneva Acosta of Hobbs, New Mexico. He was a man of God, he loved worshiping his God and had a ministry of...

Fernando Saiz, Jr.

Nov 12, 2023

 

Fernando J Saiz Jr. was born October 26, 1947, in Hagerman NM and passed away in Lubbock Texas November 12, 2023. He was born to Fernando Saiz Sr. and Antonia Rodriguez. He was raised in Lovington NM and attended Lovington Schools.

 

Mr. Saiz Was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army. After his military...

Mary Childers

Nov 11, 2023

Mary "MeeMaw/Mammy" Childers

Gained her wings and left her earthly home on November 11, 2023. She was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and sat side by side with her daughter Gina and watched every game. Her son-in-law David always stayed hidden in the garage during football season due to the loud cheering. She loved watching Westerns on TV and David...

Juanita Millican

Nov 4, 2023

 

Juanita "JJ" Phillips Millican, born April 26, 1948, gained her wings on November 4, 2023. She is survived by her son Grady Johnson.

Juanita married Grady Haskell Johnson and they had two children Grady Haskell Johnson II and LaTeresa Renee Johnson Humphries. She later married Glendon Monroe Millican and thought of his four children Johnny Ray Millican, Johnny Glenn...

James Wheeler

Nov 3, 2023

James "Jim" Perry Wheeler, Jr of Hobbs, NM passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Jim was born on March 17, 1931, in Morrison, Oklahoma. Jim grew up in Gladewater, Texas where he met his wife of 72 years, Wanda. Jim was a proud and dutiful Marine who served his country in the Korean War. He was employed by and...

Richard P. Quiroz

Nov 1, 2023

 

Richard P. Quiroz was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on September 2, 1961, to Paulino and Elena Quiroz. He went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2023. He was 62 years young. He married Edith Ramirez on December 12, 1982. They have a daughter, Andrea C. Urso and son in love Joshua Urso. Richard attended El Rito...

Linda Haykus

Oct 31, 2023

Linda Lee Haykus was a beloved family member, wife, mother, grandmother, and GG during her incredible 82 years of life. She passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 31, 2023. (Boy is someone going to be in trouble for using her middle name.)

She was born outside of Amarillo, TX at Tony Ridge in a small home to Ethel...

Ella Smith

Oct 30, 2023

 

Ella Louise Brooks-Smith

Ella Louise Brooks-Smith was born on January 10, 1945, in San Augustine, Texas. She departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.

She moved to Hobbs at the age of 7 from San Augustine, with her family. She had resided in Hobbs 43 years, prior to moving to Lubbock, Texas, in 1992. While...

Kathi Cobb

Oct 29, 2023

 

Kathi Sue Cobb, age 63, passed away on Sunday October 29, 2023 in Hobbs NM after developing complications from surgery.  Kathi was born on August 22, 1960, in Greensboro, NC and the daughter of John and Dorothy Cobb.   Family moved to Hobbs, NM around 1965 where Kathi graduated from Hobbs High School in 1978 and received her bachelors degree...

Dawn Elizabeth Dyer

Oct 27, 2023

 

Dawn Elizabeth Dyer, age 62, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico after a fifteen-month long health battle. Dawn was born on August 27, 1961, in Eunice, New Mexico to Jerry and Donnalee White. After Dawn graduated from Corona High School in 1980, she spent her entire adult life in Eunice and Hobbs, New Mexico....

Kimberly (Jernigan) Good

Oct 18, 2023

 

Kimberly Ann (Jernigan) Good, 69, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on Wednesday October 18th, 2023 after months of battling complications from a stroke.  Kim is the daughter of the late M.T. “Zeke” and Barbara Jernigan.  Born in Liberal, KS, she moved with her family and grew up in Hobbs with her siblings and large extended family.  Later for her...

Alfred "AJ" Chavez

Oct 18, 2023

 

Alfred "AJ" Joe Chavez, age 70, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico. Alfred attended the NMJC on scholarship through the gymnastics program, specializing in the still rings and competing across the United States. It was during his college years that he met the love...

Ellen Burns

Oct 15, 2023

Sarah Ellen Burns of Hobbs, New Mexico ' 1931-2023 '

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sarah Ellen Burns, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 73 years, George Burns; children: Kay Culp (Crawford) and Ranae Burns; grandchildren: Tracy Brey and...

Donny "Bean" Huerta

Oct 15, 2023

 

                 Donny “Bean” Huerta

        July 25, 1961.   -  October 15, 2023

 

First born son to Pete & Janie Huerta, Donny entered the staging lanes of life on July 25, 1961, he was born to race he kept his mom on her toes and had his dad...