Obituaries

Dorothy Mason

Dorothy Mason

Dec 12, 2018

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Mason will be held Monday, December 17, 2:00 pm at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home, with Pastor Zach Souter officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. She will be in state on Sunday, December 16, from 2-5 pm and Monday, 8 am until service time. Mrs. Mason was born on August 25,...

Lindsey Sisk

Lindsey Sisk

Dec 11, 2018

Lindsey Kaye Sisk, 28, was born November 21, 1990 in Hobbs, to Joel and Malissa Sisk. She went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Lindsey fought a childhood disease courageously and without complaint her entire life. Her beautiful smile, positive attitude, and humor will always live in our memories of her. She was our hero. Lindsey was a...

Steven Bates

Steven Bates

Dec 10, 2018

Steven Edward Bates, born February 19th, 1992, was the most loving father, friend, brother and son. His life subsided on Monday, December 10, 2018. He is survived by his son; Lathan Dean Ty Bates, father; Randy Bates, mother; Deanna Fleck, step-father, Paul Skaggs, brothers; Dakota, Joshua & wife Jadelyn Bates, Brandon Rush, and Derek and wife Brandi Wilson, sister;...

Melba Aytes

Melba Aytes

Dec 8, 2018

Melba Aytes, 74, died Saturday, December 8th at Lea Regional Hospital. Melba was a CNA for many years-her love for people was endless. She was married to Ray Aytes. She is survived by her two sons; Kevin Aytes and Michael Aytes, her sister; Willene Collins, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Mildred Brown

Mildred Brown

Dec 6, 2018

Mildred Louise Brown was born on February the 26th, 1940 to the late Zeak Lovell and Jimmie Lee Williams in Quitaque TX. The family moved to Hobbs in 1942, where they planted roots and became lifetime citizens of Hobbs. She attended Booker T Washington, then went on to pursue various fields of employment. Mildred grew up with a passion...

Jacob Pfenninger

Jacob Pfenninger

Dec 4, 2018

Jacob Brodie "Jake" Pfenninger, 36, was born February 17, 1982 in Hobbs, NM. He passed away in Austin, TX on December 4, 2018. He attended Hobbs Schools and then attended Bloomington South High School in Bloomington, IN and attended Indiana University. He was a very good salesman and very outgoing. He loved being around people. He ran every day...

Walter Brisco

Walter Brisco

Dec 4, 2018

Walter Eugene Brisco, 64, left this world and peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2018 at Hobbs, NM at home, following a short battle with cancer, surrounded by friends and family. He was born May 2, 1954 in San Angelo, TX. Walter was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth...

Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Nov 30, 2018

Michael T. Collins 70, was born November 17, 1948 to T. R. Collins and Betty Jane Collins in Hobbs, New Mexico. Mr. Collins is survived by his daughter, Julie Kaye Cummings and her spouse Cory Cummings of Andrews, TX; granddaughters, Alexandra, Taylor and Jessica; son, Cole Collins of Edmond, Oklahoma; brother, Steven Collins of Grapevine, TX, brother, Patrick and...

Ross Armijo

Ross Armijo

Nov 30, 2018

Orasio"Ross" Baca Armijo, 65, was born September 30, 1953 in Morenci, AZ. He passed away in Hobbs on November 30, 2018. Ross fought a long courageous battle for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Ross truly lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. Ross had a uncanny ability to...

Josefina Valles

Josefina Valles

Nov 29, 2018

Josefina "Josey" Valles, 44 of Hobbs, New Mexico was called to meet her maker on November 29, 2018 alongside with her loving mother, Laura Marin. Josey was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ramon Valles, in December 2014 and her mother-in-love, Irma Valles. Together Josey and Ramon created their most precious possessions, their two beautiful daughters, Amaris Valles...

Maria Marin

Maria Marin

Nov 29, 2018

Maria "Laura" Marin, 60 years young, gained her heavenly angel wings on November 29, 2018. Laura lived an extremely happy life surrounded by her husband, her children, her grandchildren and their loving church family and friends. Laura was called to her maker alongside with one of her greatest jewels, her firstborn Josefina "Josey" Valles. Josey and Laura were so...

George Epperson

George Epperson

Nov 28, 2018

George Epperson of Hobbs passed away Wednesday, November 28th at the age of 88. He was born January 5, 1930 to Tom and Lula Epperson in Wapanucka, OK. He graduated high school in 1948 from Bromide, OK. In 1951, he was drafted into the US army and served two years, was transferred to Army Reserve in 1953, then was...

Mary Holloway

Mary Holloway

Nov 27, 2018

Family and friends will gather to remember and celebrate the life of Mary Louise Holloway, 78, on her birthday in early March. She had requested to be cremated and her ashes scattered at her favorite place. Please contact the family for place and time. Mary was born in Bixby, Oklahoma, in 1940, to Clarence Al Holloway, Sr, and Lula...

Morris Burkett

Morris Burkett

Nov 26, 2018

Morris D. Burkett was born October 14, 1948 in Dekalb, TX to Charlie Burkett and Lindell Wooley. He was the 4th of their four children. He entered his eternal home on Monday, November 26, 2018 in Hobbs, NM after a courageous battle with cancer. Morris was a proud Air Force veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He is...

Desiney Hamilton

Desiney Hamilton

Nov 25, 2018

Desiney Rose Hamilton, 18, was born December 15, 1999 in Sacramento, CA to Danielle Lambert. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on November 25, 2018. She married Shelby Hamilton on December 18, 2017 in Hobbs. She enjoyed babysitting children, animals and the outdoors. She loved her cat Boomerang. She was a member of Taylor Street Church of Christ. Desiney...

Helen Peters

Helen Peters

Nov 25, 2018

Helen Croft Peters was born June 13, 1926 to Thomas B. & Elna J. Croft of Lovell, WY. Helen passed away peacefully in her home in Hobbs, NM on November 25, 2018 from the effects of age. She was 92 years old. Helen married her high school sweetheart, A.A. (Pete) Peters on July 17, 1946 in Lovell, WY and...

Dora Willis

Dora Willis

Nov 21, 2018

Dora Beatrice Willis was born March 29, 1933, in McAlester, OK to William McHenry and Jakie Lee Bolen. She was the oldest of their eight children. She left this world to be with her loving Savior Jesus Christ on November 21, 2018, in Hobbs, NM. Bea married the love of her life, Donald Wayne Willis, November 23, 1955 in...

Johnnie Wardlaw

Johnnie Wardlaw

Nov 20, 2018

Johnnie Marlene Wardlaw, was born in Pioneer, LA on June 25, 1936 to John and Omie Blackman, Jr. She passed away in Hobbs on November 20, 2018. She married Marion Elkannah Wardlaw on June 5, 1957. He preceded in in death on February 5, 1991. She is survived by two sons; Marion Randall Wardlaw and wife Denise of Lubbock,...

David Mojica

David Mojica

Nov 19, 2018

David Lee Mojica passed from this life on November 19, 2018. David was born on October 17, 1960 to Julian and Corine Mojica in Hobbs, NM. David is survived by his partner, April Omey; his mother, Corine Mojica of Hobbs; his brothers, Robert (Barbara) Mojica of Hobbs and Julian Mojica, Jr. of Cotulla, TX; his children, David Lee (Chris...

Madison Cook

Madison Cook

Nov 17, 2018

Madison (Matt) Cook passed away November 17, 2018 at Desert Springs Rehab Center. He was born in English, KY to Madison Cook and Hester Cook. He is survived by his wife Olivia Cook, one brother; Harley Cook, one son; Chris (Nancy) Cook of Cairo, GA, daughters; Janet (Alex) Zavistovich of Washington, D.C. and Sherrie (Nick) Potgieter of Sylvester, GA,...