All Obituaries

Wanda Terrell of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sep 20, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Lawrence Ray Hill passed away September 1, 2020 at the Garden Terrace Nursing home in Graham, Texas from complications of a stroke.  He was 84 years young. A resident of Hobbs, NM for the last 35 years, he moved to Graham in September 2019 after his stroke to be closer to his children.     Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Lonnie and Loveta Drennan Hill, sister Joanne Hill Staggs, and a son Lance Allen Hill. Survivors include two brothers, Roy...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Tommy Terrell Roberson at the age of 45. Tommy was born on March 15,1975 in Albuquerque, NM and raised by his loving parents Tom and Josie Roberson in Hobbs, NM. He will be lovingly remembered by his father, Tom Roberson; his wife, Erica Payen-Roberson; his 4 children: Emmanuel Juwuan "EJ" Roberson, Cedric Jordan "CJ" Moreno, Ki'Ana Rae Perez, and D'Eric Jumar Roberson; and was blessed with one...

Rosa Martinez peacefully passed away September 13, 2020. She was born September 4, 1957 to Maria Altagracia Contreras and Lucas Villegas. She and her brother were raised by her paternal grandmother Guadalupe Villegas in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. At a young age she attended church alongside her grandmother at the 4th Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús in Juarez where she met the love of her life Teodoro “Pilolo” Martinez. The two fell in love and were...

Joel Cruz Soto, 74, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 12, 2020. He entered this world on July 25, 1946 in Moctezuma, Chihuahua, born to Manuel Cruz and Guadalupe Soto. He is survived by his spouse Angelina Cruz-Nevarez, his sons Ever, Joel Jr., Sergio, and Aron; his daughters Milka Reza, Lupe Cruz, Ivonne Ferrales, and Angelica Navarrette as well as many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joel was known by many for his giving nature and enjoyed...

George Allen Swain of Jal, NM went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday September 11, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm MDT at the First Baptist Church in Jal, with Pastor Jody O’Briant officiating.  Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery north of Jal.  Known to his family as George Allen and Poppa George, he was one of five children born to George G. and Flonnie Jones Swain, on January 10, 1940, in Saltillo, TX. ...

Glenda Kay (Brister) Cox was born in Hobbs, NM on May 29, 1952. She stepped into the arms of Jesus September 9, 2020 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by her family.             Glenda was born to Loyd and Louise Brister and grew up in Hobbs where she was a lifelong resident. She married the love of her life, Amos Cox, on July 4, 1970. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. She had one son, Shane Brister, but had a hand in raising many...

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, Whitney, loving wife and mother of one child, passed away at the age of 31. Whitney was born on February 9, 1989 in Hobbs, NM to Paris Thomas. She attended New Mexico Junior College graduating with an Associates of Arts Degree and Eastern New Mexico University Portales where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She continued her education at Eastern working on a Master’s Degree in Counseling. Whitney went on to teach school in...

Nicholas (Nick) Woods, 49, beloved husband, father, son, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 5, 2020. He was born to Peggy Woods and Rudolph Aragon. He is survived by his wife Michele Woods, son Jake Daley, daughter Kayla Woods, and siblings Patti Netzer, Todd Aragon, Jaimey Johnston, Tomas Aragon, and Carmelita Aragon. Nick was a devout husband and father. He loved his wife Michele with all of his heart. She truly was the love of his life. Nick loved his son Jake...

Ana Teresa “Terry” Cantu passed away peacefully and was called back home on August 31st, 2020. Terry was born on May 6, 1956 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Santos Salazar and Ana “Mary” Hightower. She married the love of her life Johnny “Camaron” Cantu in 1974 and they began their journey in life together. Terry was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a heart of gold, and a smile that...