Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

David Womble

Nov 15, 2018

David Burl Womble passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, NM. Dave was born on August 23, 1923 at home in Peoria, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; Vernie and Ruth Womble, his wife of 60 years; Virginia, his daughter; Sue, brother; Milo, and three sisters; Vada, Nadine, and...

Robert Burris

Nov 15, 2018

Robert Eric Burris, age 46, was born on March 4, 1972 in Hobbs, NM to Asa (Bucky) and Karen Burris. He passed away on Thursday, November 15th after battling cancer. Robert was employed by GEO Group as a correctional officer for 20 years. He was a graduate of Hobbs High School and was proud to have achieved a black...

Bobby Garza

Nov 13, 2018

Bobby Garza, 39, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2018 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX. He was born October 21, 1979 in Hereford, TX to Pete and Guadalupe Garza. Bobby was a man who could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. He was an accomplished fisherman, loved golf and loved watching and playing football. He was...

Baudelia Holguin

Nov 11, 2018

This is the story of Baudelia Rios de Holguin. Baudelia was a wonderful woman that is loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "‘buelita" as her grandchildren wholeheartedly called her, or "Mamá," as she was called by her kids, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, and matriarch like no other could be. She was born on May...

Helen Wilson

Nov 11, 2018

Helen Katherine Wilson was born on December 4th, 1917 to John (Janez) Spreitzer and Katherine Spreitzer in Calumet, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister; Mary Spreitzer, brothers; Edward Spreitzer (Dorothy), Jakop (Paul) Spreitzer (Helen), and John Spreitzer (Jean), her husband; James G. Wilson and her son, Andrew Vargo (Linda). She is survived by her...

Juan Soto, Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Juan (Juanito) Jr. Soto the oldest of 3 children was born Jan. 4, 2001 in Hobbs, NM to Juan Soto and Martha E. Soto. Juan left our world to be with his family in heaven on Nov. 10, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. Juan was a senior at HHS and held a 4.0 GPA. Juan has 2 sisters; Yessenia A....

Audelia Mejorado

Nov 5, 2018

On the morning of November 5th, Audelia R. Mejorado, rested her weary soul in Jesus arms, surrounded by her family, she is pain free, happy and rejoicing. Audelia was born to Antonio and Ramona Rivas in Delmita, TX on September 26, 1940. Surviving Audelia are her children, Alma Garcia (Rick), Ray Mejorado (Diane), Steven Mejorado (Margi), Anthony Mejorado (Cathy),...

Sherman Holder

Nov 3, 2018

Sherman Denton Holder 87, was called to service in Heaven on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from Hobbs, NM. Sherman was born on December 1, 1930 in Young County, TX. He was the youngest of 12 siblings born to the parents William Lee and Martha Bell Holder. On September 4, 1948 in Wichita Falls, TX, Sherman married his lifelong love,...

Brett Martin

Nov 1, 2018

Brett Dixon Martin of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Abilene, Texas. He was born August 31, 1967 in Abilene to Jimmy and Sue Martin. He graduated in 1985 from Eunice High School. He began his career in the oil and gas fields, working his way up from water hauler to his final job...

Billie Stewart

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Stewart, 81, passed away October 29, 2018, in Hobbs. She was born August 11, 1937, in Hobbs, N.M. She married Geral Stewart on December 24, 1962, in Hobbs. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked for GTE as a telephone operator for 28 years. After retirement she worked for Eddins-Walcher Company, and Quick Cuts....

Willie Hall

Oct 25, 2018

Service Gathering Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm