All Obituaries

Brent David Slaugh, age 29, was born May 14, 1991 to Michael D. and Tammy L. Slaugh in Hobbs, New Mexico, entered into eternal life February 28, 2021 in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Braydin Nickolas Cofer-Slaugh, grandfathers Ted Slaugh and Franklin D Gillispie and an aunt June Ellen LLoyd. Brent is survived by his children, Hadlie Willow Slaugh, Deegan Michael Slaugh, and Mina Marie Slaugh, parents, Mike and Tammy Slaugh, sister, Kristen Zavala all of Hobbs, New...

Larence O. Hardin, 87, of Jal, NM, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  Pallbearers (former students) are Goose Armstrong, Kevin Ross, Ricky Miller, Billy Elliott, Sidney Frymire, and Phillip Little. Larence was born in Midland, TX on August 15, 1933 to Oscar and Lillian Lucille (Stewart) Hardin.  After serving the US Army, Larence was united in marriage to Lou Neil Gladden on June 10, 1961.  Larence retired after 25 years as a high school business teacher at Jal...

Marjorie Inez “Townsley” Oaks, 86 of Hobbs, New Mexico, went to be with her Lord Sunday February 21, 2021 at Lubbock Convenant Hospital. She was born March 28, 1934 in Durham, Oklahoma, the daughter of Arthur and Roxie Townsley.  She had 5 siblings.  On July 22, 1952 she married the love of her life Jimmy Oaks. She was the oldest living member of Temple Baptist Church and proudly sang in the church choir.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Robert Lewis Boone, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Lew was born on January 10, 1929, in Seagraves, Texas to John Willis Boone and Mamie Lee Stubbs Boone.  Lew was educated in Texas, graduating from high school in 1945, at the age of 16.  He attended University of North Texas from 1945-1947. After school, he worked various jobs in the Dallas area until late summer 1951, when he moved to Midland and got a job with Core Labs. ...

Ramon Duarte was born on October 11,1946 in Fort Davis TX, to Bonifacio Duarte and Juanita Contreras. He was called to his eternal resting place on February 20, 2021 in Lubbock Tx surrounded by his loved ones. Ramon loved the lord with all his heart and dedicated his life as a Christian for over 30 years. He loved spending time with his family cooking out and watching his favorite team The Dallas Cowboys. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He...

Arvin Spalding, 68, beloved Husband, Father, Papaw and Friend to all, accomplished his lifetime goal on February 16, 2021, by remaining faithful to God until death. He entered this world on July 25, 1952 in Hamlin, TX, born to Aubrey and Joy Spalding. He is preceded in death by his son, Leland Spalding, parents, Aubrey and Joy Spalding, a brother, Larry Gene, and sister, Linda Clemmer. He is survived by his wife Dorcas Spalding, daughters Ranette Spalding and Radeena Spalding, son Randall...

Shirley Baird, 79, was born June 14, 1941 in Truth or Consequences, NM. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 13, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Shelli Auld, 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Also surviving her, are her two sisters, Louise Hughes (Lowell) and Sandra Russell (David) and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends and family. She is loved by many and will be dearly missed. 

  Judith Ann "Judy" Hancock Pate, 72, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born in Kermit, TX on September 8, 1948 to Joe Bailey Hancock and Tommye G. Montgomery Hancock.    As a youth, her family moved to Lovington, NM, then finally settled in Hobbs where she would go on to graduate from Hobbs High School in 1967.  She then took bookkeeping courses at New Mexico Jr College.       On April 29,...

Geraldine (Jerry) Jackson, 89, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Midlothian, Texas.   Jerry was born in Sagerton, Texas to Grady and Belle Foust on July 14, 1931. In 1945 the family moved to Artesia, New Mexico where Jerry met and married J. D. Jackson.   They were married for 64 years until  J. D.’s death in 2010.  Jerry and J. D. moved to Hobbs in 1950 and to Jal in 1955. Jerry was a housewife and active member of First Baptist Church Jal where she...

(Granny Faye) Faye Brown, 80, of Hobbs passed away on February 3, 2021.  Faye was born on November 24, 1940 to George and Gladys Barnett in Artesia, NM. Faye married Billy J. Brown on August 23,1961.  She is survived by her husband Bill Brown of Hobbs, her brother Dewayne Barnett (Debbie) of Artesia.  Five children, Jerald Vance (Maude) of the Philippines, Jimmy Vance of Hobbs, Kelly Brown (Kim) of Hobbs, Telisha Watson of Hobbs and David Brown of Albuquerque.  Ten...