Obituaries

Alice K. Enriquez

Sep 3, 2024

Alicia King Enriquez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 3rd, at 2:10 AM, at her home, surrounded by her daughter, son, and granddaughter. Alicia, who was born on April 19, 1936, in San Diego, Texas, was a beacon of love, faith, and resilience.

Alicia was the cherished daughter of Alonzo D. King and Guillerma G. King. Her...

Donna D. Callaway

Aug 29, 2024

Ladonna Denene Callaway, a devoted wife, mother, sister, Nonna, aunt and cherished friend, peacefully passed into the arms of The Lord on August 29, 2024, at the age of 60. 

Donna was born on May 13, 1964, in Hobbs, New Mexico to her beloved parents, Pete and Dorthy Gibson. She was raised alongside her twin sister, Kim and older brother, Dee....

Archie R. Hemken

Aug 29, 2024

Archie Ralph Hemken, born on February 7, 1945, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, at the age of 79 in Lubbock, Texas. Though he journeyed through life in various places, Archie found his earthly home in Hobbs, New Mexico, where he lived most of his days, but now rejoices in his...

Sharon Walker

Aug 26, 2024

Sharon Walker was born to Claude and Mable Goodnough on June 5, 1943, in Frederick, Oklahoma. Shar was entered into rest on August 26, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She grew up in Frederick with her three brothers, Buck, Drude, and Sonny, as well as her two sisters, Patsy and Lois. She met her husband, Carson, of fifty-nine years, in...

Mary E. Seay

Aug 25, 2024

Mary Seay, 98, was born March 8, 1926, in Van Buren, Arkansas to Tom and Ola Cates. She passed away August 25, 2024 in Hobbs, New Mexico. 

At the age of 5, the Cates family moved from Arkansas to Lamesa, Texas where Mary went to school, graduated, met and married Joe Seay in 1946 and started a family. Mary and Joe...

Alma S. Martinez

Aug 24, 2024

Our beloved Alma Martinez, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2024, in Lovington, New Mexico at the tender age of 9. She was born on September 3, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her—a beacon of joy, curiosity, and boundless love. 

Alma had a heart as big as...

Janet Louise (Varner) Lopez

Aug 20, 2024

Janet Louise (Varner) Lopez was born May 9, 1960, in Hereford, TX. God called her home August 20, 2024. She was known as Lady J, J-Lo, Jama, Mom, and Aunt Janie to those closest to her. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Ruby Varner, her sisters, Deborah, Rhonda Sue, Vanetta Carol, and her brother, Kirk Varner. 

Survived in...

Robert J. Gibson

Aug 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert Gibson, affectionately known as "Cowboy," who was born on December 21, 1966, in Safford, Arizona. Cowboy was married to Deanna Gibson, and they had four kids: Jimmy, Robert, Candice, and Shavonda. He also had thirty-seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cowboy was a man of great strength,...

Wilma M. Clampitt

Aug 17, 2024

Wilma Maxine Campbell Clampitt was born to John and Gertrude Campbell on December 4, 1928, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, and gained her heavenly body on August 17, 2024, at age 95. When a young girl, the Campbell family relocated to the Monument/Oil Center area for work in the oilfields. Wilma completed high school at Hobbs High School. The Campbells were very...

Barbara A. McWilliams

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann McWilliams

June 23, 1937-August 10, 2024

Barbara Ann McWilliams, 87, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Midland, Texas. She moved to Midland in 2021, after living most of her life in Hobbs.

Barbara enjoyed a long career in banking that began in 1967, with New Mexico Bank and Trust, now referred to as Lea County State...

Antoinette Fleisher

2024

Linda J. Randall

Aug 5, 2024

Linda J Randall, 71, of Hobbs, NM passed away August 5th, 2024 after a fight with cancer. In her last days she was surrounded by comfort, love, and family. Linda was born on October, 28th, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Arthur and Geraldine (Gerry) LaFrentz and the second youngest of four siblings: Tina McCormick, Pete LaFrentz, and...

Randy T. Elliott

Aug 1, 2024

Randy Thompson Elliott was a son, brother, husband, father, co-worker, friend, and a man of God. Randy passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2024 at the age of 58 years old. He was born on December 10, 1965 to Eddie & Gloria Elliott of Lovington, NM and was the youngest of 4 siblings: Eddie Elliott, Jr., Gary Elliott, and Sherrie...

Zachary E. McVey

Jul 27, 2024

Zachary Earl McVey, 44, was born November 06, 1979 in Seminole, Texas. Zachary passed away July 27, 2024 in Las Cruses, New Mexico. The family is not planning a memorial at this time.

David E. Bradley

Jul 26, 2024

David Eugene Bradley -a husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 26, 2024, at the age of 69 in Lubbock, TX. David was born on January 19, 1955, in Liberal, KS. He had been a resident of Hobbs, NM, where he worked as a real estate appraiser for Sands Appraisal, since 1986. David found joy in fishing. As a...

Horace E. Ross

Jul 26, 2024

Dr. Horace Edward Ross, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 26, 2024 at the age of 84. Born on July 3, 1940, in Dougherty, Oklahoma, Horace Ross was the beloved son of William Grant and Mary Lou Ross who raised him and his four siblings in Carlsbad, NM. Ross graduated from Carlsbad High School...

Alfredo M. Martinez

Jul 23, 2024

Our Dad Alfredo was a man that demonstrated qualities you could not find in anyone else. He was a hard-working man that loved working in the oilfield and had been doing it since an early age. He was the best gang pusher anyone knew. Alfredo was loved by so many and would light up any room with his beautiful smile...

William Howard

Jul 22, 2024

William Carlin Howard (Billy) passed away on July 22, 2024, in Monument, New Mexico. Billy was born in Shawnee Oklahoma, February 17, 1966, to Bob and Pam Howard. He was the second of three children. Billy went to St. Helena's Parochial School. He learned early on that he might have some athletic ability. Starting at PeeWee league baseball, at McKinney...

Leroy Williams

Jul 11, 2024

Christopher DeSantos Hemphill

Jul 5, 2024

Christopher DeSantos Hemphill, a beloved son, brother, grandson, boyfriend, and friend, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Alamogordo, NM.

Christopher graduated from Alamogordo High School in 2020. Christopher's athletic spirit was most visible on the soccer field and running track, as he had done since 7th grade. He played football, basketball, and ran track for his mother's...