Obituaries

Red Coppedge

Red Coppedge

Jan 17, 2014

Funeral services for Oneal Red Coppedge of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Hobbs, NM, will be at 10:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Taylor Street Church of Christ with Eli Borden officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00 6:00 pm Friday, January 24, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Mr. Coppedge, 95, died...

Joe Luker

Joe Luker

Jan 16, 2014

Joe B. Luker, 71, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on January 16, 2014 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mr. Luker was born July 6, 1942 in Dumas, Arkansas to Berdine and Alice Luker. Joe worked as a welder for Key Energy for over 31 years. He loved watching Westerns. Joes greatest enjoyment came from participating and supporting his grandchildrens...

Barbara Carl

Barbara Carl

Jan 14, 2014

Barbara Carl, 79, a longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away January 14, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas. Barbara was born November 9, 1934 in Texarkana, Texas to William and Ruth Teague. Barbara was the first person to arrive at a home if anyone was ill. She liked gadgets of all kinds. She loved her family very much. She...

Kathy Harrison

Kathy Harrison

Jan 13, 2014

Kathleen Kathy Harrison, 59, was born September 13, 1954 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Hollis and Priscilla Hughes. Kathy passed away January 13, 2014. Kathy worked in the retail field for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed helping out at the Eagles Lodge. Kathy was preceded in death by her...

Victoria Kleinsteuber

Victoria Kleinsteuber

Jan 12, 2014

Tori Kleinsteuber Victoria Marie Tori Kleinsteuber, was born on February 19, 1996 in Houston, Texas and passed away January 12, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico after a three year battle with cancer. Tori went in peace with her family and friends by her side. Memorial services are planned for 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at First United Methodist...

Jade Ellis

Jade Ellis

Jan 12, 2014

Jade Christine Ellis, 24, passed away January 12, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jade was born June 15, 1989 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was raised in Hobbs. Jade was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 2007. She continued her education at New Mexico State University, graduating in 2011 with a...

Minerva Roberson

Minerva Roberson

Jan 6, 2014

Minerva Roberson, 97, was born June 20, 1916 in Carthage, Texas. She passed away January 6, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Chapel of Hope. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2014 at Little Zion Baptist Church.

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Una Watson

Una Watson

Jan 5, 2014

Una Dell Watson, 88, was born April 16, 1925 in Lampasas, Texas. Una Dell passed away January 5, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Kathryn Jones

Kathryn Jones

Jan 4, 2014

Kathryn Jones, 68, was born September 4, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia. Kathryn passed away January 4, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. No services are planned at this time.

William Richards

William Richards

Jan 1, 2014

Services have been rescheduled for William Richards. William E. Gene Richards, 84, was born January 3, 1929 to Fay O. and Mary Irene Richards, in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Richards passed away January 1, 2014 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Gene and Gloria Grace McHenry Richards were married June 11, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Richards was employed for 35 years...

Chris Lyons

Chris Lyons

Jan 1, 2014

Christopher Michael Lyons, 46, died peacefully at home January 1, 2014 after a valiant health battle. Chris was born December 20, 1967 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Chris attended Hobbs High School Class of 1987 and New Mexico Junior College. He worked in various shops in Hobbs, learning his craft before beginning his own business, CL Design, in 1998. He...

Pamela Cole

Pamela Cole

Dec 30, 2013

Pamela Ann Cole, 58, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Pamela was born September 1, 1955 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Pamela made her home in Poolville, Texas. Pamela had a great sense of humor. She had the ability to laugh, and make others laugh, in any situation. Pamela was a lover of all animals, both...

Father Fountain

Father Fountain

Dec 29, 2013

On December 29, 2013 Father Dennis Fountain went to be with his Lord after a brief stay at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. His life will be celebrated by a host of friends and former parishioners. A rosary is scheduled for 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 23, 2014. A funeral mass, officiated by Father Juan Carlos, will be...

Nelva Downey

Nelva Downey

Dec 28, 2013

Nelva Carmen Rosa DeLos Santos Downey passed away on December 28, 2013. Nelva grew up in the tropical paradise, the Republic of Panama. While living among the native festivities she fell for a young Army soldier Lt. Col. Hal Warren Downey deceased. Nelva and Hal were married and soon back in the USA where they settled in Las Cruces,...

Duwana Hopper

Duwana Hopper

Dec 27, 2013

Duwana Gay Hopper, 55, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on December 27, 2013 in Hobbs. Mrs. Hopper was born March 8, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM. Private services will be held.

Willie Armitige

Willie Armitige

Dec 26, 2013

Williebell Armitige, 64, passed from this life December 26, 2013 in Hobbs. Williebell was born to Frank and Rhonda Brooks on December 17, 1949 in Hobbs. Williebell was a wonderful, devoted mother and grandmother. She was known for her good cooking and baking. She was always cooking good food for her family. Williebell is survived by her husband, Jimmy...

Charlie Seed

Charlie Seed

Dec 25, 2013

Charles Charlie E. Seed, 90, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away December 25, 2013 at his home. Charlie was born September 1, 1923 to Charles Emery and Sadie Mae Wease Seed in Eastland, Texas. Charlie married Sally in September of 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charlie graduated from Odessa High School. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in...

Deanna Dyer

Deanna Dyer

Dec 25, 2013

Deanna Walton Dyer, 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. Deanna was born August 3, 1937 to D.H. and Moreta Walton in Beaver, Oklahoma. She married Marx Dyer on June 5, 1954, and spent fiftynine years by his side. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents D.H. and Moreta Walton, and sister, Beverly...

Bonnie Powers

Bonnie Powers

Dec 21, 2013

Bonnie Sue Powers of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed from this life December 21, 2013, in Lubbock, Texas. Bonnie was born June 27, 1945 in Plattsburg, Missouri to Homer and Hazel Molder. Bonnie enjoyed 68 years of a full and memorable life before joining her Savior and her beloved husband Bob. Bonnie dedicated her life to helping others. This service...

Rodney Long

Rodney Long

Dec 20, 2013

Rodney Long, 81, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at his home in Hobbs, New Mexico. Mr. Long was born March 7, 1932. Rodney and his wife Doris were ownerscomanagers of Del and Associates for years in downtown Hobbs. Mr. Long is survived by many loving family and friends. No services are planned, per Mr. Longs wishes.