Obituaries

Fred Philpot

Fred Philpot

Aug 5, 2018

Fred Albert Philpot, also called Fred A., Fred Jr., Freddie Albert, Fred Albert, Buddy, Bud, Uncle Bud or Mr. Philpot, passed away on August 5, 2018 in Hobbs. He went a lot of places and did a lot of things, and he learned a good bit. The Lord was leading and empowering - and chastising when necessary - and...

Charles Bostick

Charles Bostick

Aug 2, 2018

Charles Wayne Bostick passed away quietly at his home on August 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Hobbs, NM on November 29, 1941 to Burch and Evelyn Bostick. He was preceded in death by his son Steven Bostick. Charles is survived by his daughters Laura Qualls of Nevada, Janet Rose of Texas, and Leslie Bostick...

Eulene Pierce

Eulene Pierce

Aug 1, 2018

Eulene Rushing Pierce, 93 went home with the Lord Tuesday 8/1/18. She was born in Henderson County Texas on April 25, 1925 to Orbin Kelly Rushing and Exie Miller Rushing. Eulene met her future husband at church on Easter Sunday in 1940. When she moved with her family to West Texas where her grandfather had settled, Frank Pierce followed....

Samuel Etter Jr.

Samuel Etter Jr.

Jul 28, 2018

Samuel Robert Etter, Jr. passed away Saturday July 28, 2018 in Lubbock Texas, he was 80 years old. Born July 25, 1938 to Samuel Robert and Ruby Pauline Etter in Coleman Texas, he grew up in Brownwood Texas where attained his Eagle Scout award before graduating high school in 1956. He then attended Texas Tech University and proudly joined...

Gary Harris

Gary Harris

Jul 13, 2018

Gary Lynn Harris, 65, of Hobbs, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 in Hobbs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home at 2:00PM, with brother-in-law Laine Vowell officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Haven Cemetery. Gary was born on October 1, 1952 in Proctor, Texas to Dick and Nannie Harris. He married Barbara...

Kingdom Cobol

Kingdom Cobol

Jul 7, 2018

Kingdom Ferdinand T. Cobol, 9, of Hobbs, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Roswell, New Mexico. Visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home. Kingdom Ferdinand was born on April...

Frances Norgaard

Frances Norgaard

Jun 29, 2018

Frances Eleanor Norgaard was graced by her Lord with a peaceful passing in her home on 29 June 2018. Frances left this earth as a devout and faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and has begun her eternity in the arms of the Lord that has sustained her throughout this life. Frances was born on September...

Jack Bush

Jack Bush

Jun 20, 2018

JB (Jack) Bush, 95, of Hobbs passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Hobbs. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 25 at Crosswinds Community Church with Pastor Brad Reimers, officiating. Jack was born on October 9, 1922 in Kingsland, Texas to Jack and Mary Elizabeth Bush. He married Charlene Spinks February 14, 1955, and...

Lorene Brewer

Lorene Brewer

Jun 9, 2018

Lorene Brewer, 102, of Hobbs passed away June 9, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Crosswinds Community Church with Pastor Brad Reimers, officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday the 18th, 9:00 am-7:00 pm at Griffin Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 4:00-6:00 pm. Lorene...

Sierra Colvin

Sierra Colvin

Jun 2, 2018

Sierra Don Colvin, age 20, left this life on June 2, 2018. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 4, 1997 to Suzanne Levy Colvin and Christopher Don Colvin. Sierra was a smart, vivacious and beautiful young woman that touched many hearts. She was always willing to help others and had a way of making everyone feel special...

Alma Lynch

Alma Lynch

May 28, 2018

Sandy Lynch, 74, of Hobbs passed away May 28, 2018. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Sandy was born on October 26, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ to Alma Edward and Juanita Irvin. She married Virgil Lynch on July 21, 1962 and they celebrated over 55 wonderful years of marriage...

Martha Franklin

Martha Franklin

May 17, 2018

Martha Franklin, 65, of Hobbs passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at First United Methodist Church with Apostle Terrell Wright as Officiant. Interment will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. A wake will held from 2:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday the 23rd at Griffin Funeral Home....

Ramona Nickles

Ramona Nickles

May 14, 2018

Ramona Nickles, 77, of Hobbs passed away on May 14, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Jose Segura as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM with a rosary to be recited at...

Stanley Benson

Stanley Benson

May 2, 2018

Stanley Benson, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed away at home on May 2, 2018. Stanley was born on April 10, 1936 to Cleo and Ruth Benson in Denver, Colorado. He was a loving husband and father. Stanley also had a solid relationship with Jehovah God. His loyalty and faithfulness to his creator persisted to the end of his life....

Petronilo Dominguez

Petronilo Dominguez

Apr 21, 2018

Petronilo Madrid Dominguez, 91, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. He was born on June 15, 1926 in Ojinga, Mexico. Petronilo was married to Rosenda Dominguez for 68 years. He will be reunited with his wife, sons Rudolfo Dominguez and Victor Dominguez and his daughter Aida Dominguez. He leaves behind sons Ruben S. Dominguez, Hector Dominguez,...

David Singei

David Singei

Apr 10, 2018

David "Simba" Singei, 48, of Hobbs passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Elio Barrios, officiating. Interment will be in Kenya, Africa. He was born on December 3, 1969 in Kapchepkor Village, Kenya, Africa to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Chepsingei. Yano was married to Caroline...

Jesse Martinez

Jesse Martinez

Apr 6, 2018

Jesse Martinez, 81, of Hobbs passed away April 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 3:00-6:00PM at the Eagles Lodge. Jesse was born on May 6, 1936 in Cibolo, Texas to Jose and Jesusa Martinez. He married Rosie Gutierrez in 1960 in Odessa, Texas and...

Bobbie Howard

Bobbie Howard

Apr 2, 2018

Bobbie Howard, 81, of Hobbs passed away April 2, 2018. Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor David Downs, officiating. Bobbie was born on July 9, 1936 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Frank and Jeannete Howard. He married Delta Cox and they celebrated over 63 wonderful years of marriage....

Betty Johnston

Betty Johnston

Apr 1, 2018

Betty Johnston, 83, of Yantis, TX and formerly of Eunice, passed away Sunday April 1, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Brunson Cemetery, Eunice, NM with Pastor Matt Cook, officiating. Betty was born on October 12, 1934 in Brownwood, Texas to Alvia and Josie Peterson. She married D.R. "Pete" Johnston in...

Christopher Hernandez

Christopher Hernandez

Mar 23, 2018

Christopher Hernandez, 39, of Hobbs entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 23, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday March 28, 2018 at St. Helena Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Pacquing as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM-7:30 PM on the 27th with rosary will...