Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Daniel Carson Quick of Hobbs, passed from this life to the next on November 24, 2022, in Lovington, New Mexico.  He was born on August 10, 1945 in Seminole, Texas. No funeral services are scheduled at this time.

Daniel was a man of simple pleasures, spending time with his long time love, Pam May, cooking for those...

Nov 19, 2022

It is with great gratitude we celebrate the life of Vanessa Marie Najera, 29, of Hobbs New Mexico, and with the same gratitude that we share that she entered a heavenly rest on November 19, 2022.

Born on February 12, 1993, in Hobbs, NM, Vanessa was a lifelong resident of Hobbs and leaves behind three beautiful daughters,...

Nov 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Gloria. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 17, 2022

Ramiro Acosta Sr. was called to his eternal resting place on November 17, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. He entered this world on August 24, 1948, in Del Rio, Texas to Isaac and Andrea Acosta. Ramiro was married to his love Estela Arredondo Acosta for 53 years. They had one son Ramiro Acosta Jr.

Ramiro loved to be...

Nov 7, 2022

Concepcion Maria (Pando) Dominguez, age 87, of Jal, New Mexico passed away quietly in her sleep on November 7, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. In the last two years Mom endured many health issues, the most challenging of which was cancer. She most appreciated the caregivers that assisted in her care. In the end we are comforted as a family...

Oct 31, 2022

I FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH AND

I HAVE FINISHED THE COURSE

2 TIMOTHY 4:7-8

James Lewis Eagans was born in Donie, Freestone, Texas to Mr. Artis Eagans and Ms. Julia Wren. James’s mom had two daughters before she passed at an early age and James went to live with his dad...

Oct 31, 2022

Manuelita Chavez “Lita” 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Lita was a kind, generous mother, and grandma. She was fun, loving, and enjoyed her family. Lita’s life was a life well lived, which was evident in the love she showed in raising several of her brothers and sisters. Family and friends will celebrate Lita, and...

Oct 27, 2022

Karen Ruth Rhoades, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed into the gates of heaven on October 27, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born on October 6, 1960, to Vernon Ennis Roberts and Ruth Ann Meyers Wright here in Hobbs.

Karen, above all other things, was a mom, and not just to her children but to...

Oct 22, 2022

Wilbert Fred Johnson was born August 31, 1940, in Tioga, Texas to John Morgan Johnson Jr. and Radie Pearl Jetton Johnson. He entered eternal rest on October 22, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico.

Fred graduated from Hobbs High School in 1958. After graduation he joined the Air Force and served our country. During this time in the...

Oct 10, 2022

Rozelie Bordayo was born sleeping on October 10, 2022 in Seminole, Texas, to Destiny and Giermo . Though her family never got the opportunity to meet her, Rozelie was already so loved by all those who were eagerly awaiting her arrival. She will always be remembered by her two sisters Kataleya and Lilianna, her parents Destiny Arzola and Giermo...

Oct 6, 2022

Willie Lee Jones of Hobbs, New Mexico was born on April 28, 1937 in Lea County, New Mexico to Earnest Jones and Ruthie Mae Wood. Willie, also known as Sonny Hicks by some, went to Hobbs High School and as a young man was a fighter and he enjoyed boxing. He loved to tell stories about when he was...

Sep 30, 2022

The funeral service has been moved to the chapel at Prairie Haven due to weather.

Russell Isaac Garcia, of Hobbs, passed away on September 30, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas at the age of twenty. He was born in Hobbs on December 10, 2001 to Genoveva Rodriguez Garcia and Michael Anthony Taylor. A graveside service in...

Sep 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mamie Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2022

Heather Dodson Payne, of Hobbs, passed from this life too soon in Odessa, Texas at the age of fifty. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 11am at Griffin Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday from 4-7pm at Griffin to pay their respects.

Heather was born July...

Sep 19, 2022

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....

Sep 16, 2022

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...

Sep 16, 2022

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...

Sep 9, 2022

Dakota Matthew Scheller of Hobbs, born January 21, 1999, was received by the Lord on September 9, 2022.

Dakota was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Ruffner, grandmother Linda Dunn Scheller, mother Michelle Ruffner Davila, brother Chance Scheller, cousins Ty Pinson and Tony Scheller. Surviving relatives include grandfather Ernest Scheller, Denise and Robert Layton, father Kelly...

Aug 29, 2022

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...

Aug 29, 2022

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,...