Obituaries

Aug 28, 2022

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...

Aug 28, 2022

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...

Aug 21, 2022

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.

Aug 20, 2022

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...

Aug 14, 2022

Lucille T. Carter, of Humble City, passed away on August 14, 2022 surrounded by those who love her. She was born January 27, 1944 in Gore, Oklahoma to Loy and Lavada Tramell. A graveside service in her honor will be held 11am on August 18, 2022 at Prairie Haven Cemetery.

Lucille was a creative and outspoken woman...

Aug 13, 2022

Giovanni Carrasco, of Hobbs, was called to heavens gate on August 13, 2022 at the age of 2 months. He was welcomed to his family on June 6, 2022. A funeral mass in his honor will be held on Friday, August 19 at St. Helena Catholic Church at 10am, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Family...

Aug 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Marie (Burlingame) Cardinal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 31, 2022

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...

Jul 31, 2022

Robert Lee Whitaker’s salvation was made complete on July 31, 2022, when he left his earthly home and walked into the arms of his Heavenly Father.

Bob, as he was known by most, was born in Kilbourne, Louisiana on March 28, 1942, to Jennie May, and Luther Whitaker. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1960 and...

Jul 29, 2022

Sean Abel Montes, of Hobbs, was taken from this world to the next on July 29, 2022 at the age of 21. He was born on November 24, 2000 in Hobbs to Erika Montes Cruz, the oldest of her children. A funeral service in his honor will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Griffin Funeral Home at...

Jul 28, 2022

Yolanda Gomez Barela, of Hobbs, passed away at her home on July 28,2022. She was born on September 9, 1940 to Francisco Varela Gomez and Maria Ramon Gomez in Sabinal, Texas. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Monday, August 1 from 4-7pm, with a rosary to be recited at 6pm. A funeral mass will be...

Jul 10, 2022

Bruce “Buddy” Courtland Johnson II, age 11, returned to his Heavenly Home on July 10th, 2022. He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on September 25th, 2010, but lived most of his childhood on the lake in Kingston, Oklahoma, where he became an avid fisherman.  Known to many family members and friends as “Little Bruce”, he was his dad’s...

Jul 8, 2022

Gabriel Chavarria, of Hobbs passed into Heavens Gates on July 08, 2022, at the age of 43. He was born on June 26, 1979, to Tito & Frances Chavarria in Alpine, Texas.

Gabriel loved spending his time with family and eating good food! Whether it was BBQ, tacos, or watermelon outside with his mom, while...

Jul 2, 2022

John Brian Guenther, 67, born in Dayton, Ohio to Marjorie Marie Guenther on March 29, 1955, passed away July 02, 2022 in Hobbs, NM. John proudly served our country in the US Army and later traveled during his truck driving years. John loved to travel and enjoyed living in Mexico. He held a Black Belt in Karate and was...

Jul 2, 2022

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

Jul 2, 2022

Ruby Yates of Eunice, New Mexico passed away on Jul 2, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 20, 2022

Darrell Wayne Roberts was born June 19, 1961, to Darrell G and Patricia Roberts. He passed away after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer on Monday, June 20, 2022. One day after celebrating his 61st Birthday. He is preceded in death by Father Darrell G. Roberts, nephew and best friend Chad Roberts and nephew baby Javien Dean. He...

Jun 19, 2022

Raul N. Prado, of Hobbs, passed away on June 19, 22 surrounded by those who love him. A funeral service in his honor will be held on Friday June 24, 2022 at Eben-Ezer Asamblea Apostolica in Hobbs at 10am. Family and friends are welcome at Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday June 23 from 1pm- 7pm with a evening prayer service starting...

Jun 18, 2022

Delilah Kay Smith-Crowley was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on May 26th 1975 to her proud parents Arelee and Brenda Smith. She passed away on June 18th, 2022. A service in her honor will be held July 1st, 2022 at 9:30AM in the Chapel at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Delilah is survived by her parents as well as 2...

Jun 2, 2022

Lena Helen “Fritz” (Schultz) London passed from this life to her eternal one, peacefully at home in Dallas, Texas on June 02, 2022, at the age of 95 years. She is survived by three sons: Donald (Terry) of Fort Worth, Texas; Richard of Dallas, Texas; and William (Ellen) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and by two granddaughters: Megan of...