All Obituaries

Aijolon Jamal Medrano “AJ” was Born September 3rd 1994 in Seminole, Texas, and passed away on September 16,2022 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A funeral service in his honor will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at The First United Methodist Church in Hobbs at 2pm. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 12-7pm at Griffin Funeral Home to visit and pay their respects. During the visitation there will be an open mic from 4-6pm and a recitation of the rosary...

Our beloved mother, Clarice Vernell Gee Holliman passed away from this life Monday, September 19, 2022. She was 86 years old. Mom was born in Henderson, Texas and raised in Iowa Park, Texas. She moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1959 and has been a lifelong resident here. Clarice was a wonderful person and an amazing Mom. She worked at Gibson’s and the Furr’s supermarkets for 22 years. Clarice loved cooking, sewing, and church. She attended Castel Avenue Baptist Church for over 20...

Mary Ruth Cofer, of Hobbs, passed away on September 16, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born February 27, 1952 in DeKalb, Texas to Walter and Lorene Brewer. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Griffin Funeral Home at 11am, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at Griffin Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 12-7pm to pay their respects. Mary was above all other things a devoted wife and...

Shaynell “Nelly” Marie Haynes, of Hobbs, was taken from this world to soon, at the age of 21, to be in the arms of Jesus. She was born on May 25, 2001 to her loving parents Anthony and Joy Haynes in Hobbs, New Mexico. Nelly had a beautiful and compassionate soul, with a delightful sense of humor and a drive to help others. She had many friends who loved her, but shared a uniquely close relationship with her mom, Joy and her cousin Makayla. Growing up, Nelly was a sweet and...

In Loving Memory   Ms. Maragaret Ann Ward was born to this life on 17th November 1950 and entered eternal life on 29th August 2022. Margaret was born in Brownfield, Texas to Virgil and Estella Ward and was one of eight siblings.   Margaret is survived by three of her elder siblings, Rosie Ward, James Ward, and Robert Ward, two daughters, Kimya Bush and Dionne Ward, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, a number of loving family members and close friends, all...

Mabel Evans Lovett, of Hobbs, passed away on August 28, 2022, at her home. She was born July 9, 1931, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to B. Clarence and Olita Evans. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 2pm, at First Baptist Church. Mabel was everyone’s biggest cheerleader and greatest fan. Mabel loved her husband, Jack. She took care of her extended family like no one else. No matter what her nieces and nephews were doing she supported them 100...

Bobbie Lorene Castleman (Heady) passed away in Sherman Texas on August 28, 2022. The memorial will be held at Prairie Haven Cemetery Chapel with graveside services following.  Services will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:00 am located at Prairie Haven Chapel and Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Griffin Funeral Home, Hobbs, NM. Bobbie was born on August 15, 1935 in Ironstab, Oklahoma.  She was an independent lady and...

Joseph D Nichols II 97 died peacefully in his sleep Monday August 29, 2022. Born in Red Springs, Texas August 30, 1925. He served in WWII in the Pacific. Was employed by Shell Pipeline for 40 years. Enjoyed hunting, was a member of Quails Unlimited, and the Hobbs Gun Club. Preceded in death by his wife Vinnie of 62 years. Survived by three children: Susan Nichols (Robert), Joe Nichols (Marsha), James Nichols (Sarah), four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He will be laid to rest in...

Jearl “JD” Blakley was born August 20, 1936, in Electra, Texas to Efrain and Lizzie. Jearl lost his battle to cancer on his 86th birthday August 20, 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was the youngest of eight children. Jearl joined the Marines in 1954 and was deployed to the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, he met the love of his life Alice Loftin at the Whistlestop Café in Electra, Texas. They were blessed with 48 years together and had three children. JD...

Danny Dobbs, 61, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2022 surrounded by those who love him. A funeral service in his honor will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Griffin Funeral Home at 10am, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com. Danny was born the third of five boys on July 20, 1961 to Joye and Patty Dobbs. He attended Hobbs High School and graduated in 1979. Just a year...