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Ivan L. Horton
Services for former Hobbsan Ivan L. Horton of Las Cruces will be held at 10 a.m. today at Getz Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Zamora of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Horton, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 4, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1918, in Muskegon, Mich. He married Louise Horton 55 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served his country during World War II as a company carpenter. While in the service, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Horton worked for Acme Lumber and was the owner-operator of a service station when he lived in Hobbs. He was also a life member of the D.A.V. and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; a daughter, Lavon Massey of Las Cruces; a son, James (Jim) Horton of Hobbs; a brother, Allen Horton of Twin Lakes, Mich.; and five grandchildren. His parents, Ernest and Goldie Horton; one sister; and three brothers preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Portales. Jimmy L. Ozborn
Steven E. Osuna
11/5 Louvenia Allman
Seth Baker Jr.
11/3 Janie G. Duckett
Refugia 'Cuca' Lopez
Fred L. Young
11/2 Janie G. Duckett
Fred L. Young
11/1 Mary J. Cherryhomes
Alberto 'Chito' Urias Sr.
10/31 Cal Trice CLOVIS -- Services for Cal Trice of Clovis, brother of Ralph Trice, Murrell Cooper and Kathryn Rodriquez, all of Hobbs, and Donald R. Trice of Jal, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Parkland Baptist Church. The Rev. Doug Brooks and Rick Trice will officiate. Burial will follow in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis under the direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis. Mr. Trice, 72, died Saturday, Oct. 28, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. He was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Pampa, Texas. He married Betty Jo Owens 51 years ago in Clovis. He was superintendent of Clovis Schools, retiring in 1986, following 32 years of service and positions at all levels of education in New Mexico, including being a teacher and administrator in the Hobbs Schools, superintendent of Jal Schools and as specialist with the State Department of Education in Santa Fe. He also held administrative positions with the Department of Defense Dependents' Schools in Germany from 1962 to 1968 and served as executive director of economic development in Clovis from 1986 to 1988. Mr. Trice graduated from Denver City, Texas, high school. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1949, held a bachelor of science degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a master's degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a member of Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis, past president of the Clovis Rotary Club, past president of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society. He was elected to the New Mexico Education Hall of Fame in 1986. Other survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Richard C. Trice of Raton and Jeffrey D. Trice of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Cheryl K. Willis of Muleshoe, Texas; another sister, Barbara Wilder of Denver City; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Parkland Baptist Church of the Baptist Children's Home. J.M. Zachary FORT WORTH, Texas -- Services for former Hobbsan J.M. "Mack" Zachary of Fort Worth will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, in Greenwood Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the funeral home. Mr. Zachary, 96, died Sunday, Oct. 29, in Fort Worth. He was born Jan. 15, 1904, in Stephens County, Okla. He married Lola Hall on July 25, 1929, in Ponca City, Okla. He graduated from Wagoner, Okla., High School and Hills Business College in Oklahoma City, Okla. He worked for Marland Oil Co., now known as Conoco. In 1928, he and a friend, Neville G. Penrose, formed Westhyde Investment Co., an oil and gas royalty company. He moved to Fort Worth in 1929 and in 1934, he and Penrose formed Neville G. Penrose Inc., where he served as secretary and vice president until 1956, when he became president. The company was liquidated in 1962. During this period, he and Penrose formed the Penrose Production Co., where he served as president until its dissolution following Penrose's death. He later formed his own company, Zachary Oil Operating Co. and remained active in the oil business until his death. Mr. Zachary was a member of University Christian Church, the Fort Worth Club and a charter member of Colonial Country Club, where he was a former member of the board of governors. He helped organize High Frontier, a school for underprivileged and handicapped children, located near Alpine and Fort Davis. He donated seed money for a literacy project in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. A children's emergency shelter in Burleson for homeless and abused children named its wilderness camp in his honor. Survivors include his wife of the home; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His daughter, Betty Zachary Slaughter, preceded him in death.
Wilbur "Red" Sherrell Services for Wilbur "Red" Sherrell of Hobbs will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Mark Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park with the Hobbs Veterans Honor Guard performing. He will lie in state at the funeral home today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.; and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time. Mr. Sherrell, 71, died Sunday, Oct. 29, at Lea Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1929, in Ada, Okla. He married Lena Coslett in 1964 in Alamogordo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Sherrell was a member of the American Legion for 32 years, a Shriner and a member of the Roswell Masonic Lodge No. 18 for 49 years. He was self-employed. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Ackey Martinez of Artesia and Barney Sherrell of Redding, Calif.; two daughters, Monica Cervantes of Hobbs and Linda Hinrichs of Redding; a sister, Marideth Watkins of Roswell; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His parents; and two brothers, William Luther and Floyd Sherrell, preceded him in death. Vela Mansur Graveside services for Vela Mansur of Hobbs will be held at 10 a.m. today at Prairie Haven Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. The Rev. Gorton Smith will officiate. Mrs. Mansur, 90, died Saturday, Oct. 28, at Hobbs Healthcare Center. She was born Nov. 13, 1909, in Montague County, Texas. She married M.A. "Bus" Mansur who preceded her in death in 1983. She moved to Hobbs in 1946 and had been a member of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) since that time. She was active in the First United Methodist Women, the building committee. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Grandmother's Club and the Rose Club. She was also active in FUMC youth fellowship. Survivors include a son, Jerry E. Mansur of Denver City, Texas; a sister, Kittie Griggs of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to FUMC Building Fund, 200 E. Snyder, Hobbs, N.M. 88240. Margaret C. Miller EL DORADO, Kan. -- Services for Margaret Christine Miller of El Dorado, mother of Jean Armstrong of Hobbs, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado. Graveside services and burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 3, at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale, Ark. Mrs. Miller, 95, died Sunday, Oct. 29, at Lake Point Nursing Center in El Dorado. She was born May 15, 1905, in Elmo Springs, Ark. She married Riley A. Miller on Dec. 27, 1923. He preceded her in death in November, 1971. She moved to El Dorado in 1977 from Independence, Kan. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Sunday school class. Other survivors include another daughter, Betty Mason of El Dorado; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a niece. Her parents, William Dinwood and Jo Ellen (Ritter) Pearson; a grandson;
and three brothers also preceded her in death.
Elsie M. Thornley Services for Elsie M. Thornley of Hobbs will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Prairie Haven Chapel. The Rev. Jack Lott will officiate. Burial will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Thornley, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lea Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1916, in Perry, Iowa. She moved to Hobbs in 1952, from Perry. She worked for G.F. Wackers and Winns Variety Store as an assistant manager and the contract station post office clerk for 29 years, retiring in 1981. Survivors include a brother, Harry Thornley of Hobbs; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Her parents, Gilbert and Lena Thornley; and a brother, Donald Thornley, preceded her in death. 10/29 Gary Barr FORT STOCKTON - Memorial services for former Hobbsan Gary Barr of Fort Stockton, Texas, will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Mr. Rene Spencer will officiate. Mr. Barr, 51, died Friday, Oct. 27, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was born Dec. 5, 1948 in Hobbs. He married Carolyn Brawner on Oct. 2, 1973, in Juarez, Mexico. Barr, a 25-year resident of Fort Stockton, was a plant operation manager and a member of the Jehovah Witness faith. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Brandon Barr of Canadian, Okla, Sean Epperson of Irvine, Calif and Steven Epperson of Des Moine, Iowa; three daughters, Tamara Montgomery of Dalhart, Texas, Marcia Barr of Fort Stockton, Texas and Rebekah Barr of Fort Stockton; one brother, Danny Barr of Hobbs; his parents, Rob and Rene Barr of Hobbs and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Barr family or Home Hospice. Alberto Urias Services are pending with Griffin Funeral Home for Alberto Urias of Hobbs. Urias, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lea Regional Hospital. He was born July 9, 1950 in Mexico. Survivors include his wife of the home, Rita Urias; one son, Albert Urias of Hobbs and two daughters, Irasema Grorado and Araceli Mendoza, both also of Hobbs. 10/28 Thomas Tipton Funeral services for Thomas Travis "Tip" Tipton, 86, of Granbury, Texas, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. LaVoid Ford officiating. Burial, under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home, will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Mr. Tipton, a former Hobbs resident, died Monday, Oct. 23, in Granbury. He was born on March 28, 1914, in Como, Texas, and married Mary Davis on Aug. 8, 1937, in Texas. At the time of Mrs. Davis' death in November of 1999, the couple had been married for 62 years. Mr. Tipton moved to Hobbs with his family in 1930 and worked for Bennett Lumber Co. In 1935, he went to work for W.M. Billy Walker Trucking Co., where he was employed for 49 years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Odessa. Mr. Tipton is survived by two sons, Brent and Keith Tipton of Granbury; one daughter, Lynn Shelton of Odessa; four brothers, Tommy, Kenneth, Harry and J.C. Tipton; three sisters, Nadine Zimmerman, Nettie Lee King and Naomi Davidson; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernest Tipton. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund at 1113 N. Grimes, Hobbs, 88240. 10/27 Jewel Pittman EUNICE - Services for Jewel Pittman of Jal will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at First Baptist Church in Jal. The Rev. Tim Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Jal Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Pittman, 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Midland, Texas. She was born May 27, 1923, in Wynne, Ark. She married Buren Leon Pittman on Sept. 29, 1947. She had lived in the area since 1958, moving from Caraway, Ark. She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church in Jal. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, John Pittman of Tampa, Fla., and Jeff Pittman of Jal; a daughter, Brenda Posey of Midland; a brother, Marvin Haynes of Neosho, Mo., and B. Lavern Duke of Indianapolis, Ind.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her parents, six brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Francisco M. Palmares Jr. Services for Francisco M. Palmares Jr. of Hobbs, former resident of Denver City, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. (MDT) on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Denver City. Burial will follow in Denver City Cemetery under the direction of Bethany Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Yates will officiate. Mr. Palmares, 56, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Lea Regional Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1944 in Karnes City, Texas. He married Loraine Andrade 16 years ago. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Frankie Palmares III, of Fort Worth, Texas and Joseph Ybarra of Irving, Texas; two daughters, Maria Ybarra, of Hobbs and Christina Castaneda of Rupert, Idaho; five sisters, Mary P. Flores of Denver City, Josie Hernandez of Nampa, Idaho, Ernestina Avalos, Elydia Torres and Moses Palmares, all of Fort Worth; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Palmares, and his parents. J.B. Green KERMIT, Texas - Services for J.B. "Jay Bird" Green of Jal will be at 2 p.m. (MDT) today at Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. in Kermit. Burial will follow in Jal Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. The Rev. Mike May will officiate. Mr. Green, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Born on Jan. 5, 1914, in Odell, Texas, he married Hazel Cook on May 8, 1958 in Pecos, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1981. Mr. Green served in the U.S. Army Medical Battalion during World War II and worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. as a plant operator from 1950 until he retired in 1976. He was a resident of Jal for over 50 years. 10/26 Leatrice E. Young EUNICE -- Services for Leatrice Evelyn Young of Eunice will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at First Baptist Church in Eunice. The Rev. Kevin Warner, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Eunice, will officiate. Burial will follow in Brunson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Young, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Lovington. She married Fred Lawrence Young on Sept. 25, 1944, in Lovington. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church in Eunice. She was a longtime resident of Eunice. She attended school in Lovington, earning her GED on April 9, 1970. She was a member of the Eunice Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, David Young of Cloudcroft; two daughters, Juanice Kelly Lyles of Hobbs and Leeta Kay Loveless of Lubbock, Texas; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her parents, six sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Hilario "Lee" G. DeLion Services for Hilario "Lee" G. DeLion of Hobbs will be held at 3 p.m. today at Calvary Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Antonio Garcia of Union Pentecostal Church of Denver City, Texas, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Elio Barrios of Iglesia Bautesta Betesda of Hobbs. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Funeral Home. Mr. DeLion, 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Karnes City, Texas. He married Concha (Cora) Maldonado on Oct. 31, 1941, in Hobbs. He was a member of Union Pentecostal Church. He owned and managed his own business, Lee's Auto Repair for several years. Later, he worked in the ministry. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Maly Hall of Hobbs and Wanda (Chita) RavenHawk of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Daniel DeLeon of Fort Worth, Texas and Ignacio DeLeon of Brownfield, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His parents, Epigmenio and Graviela DeLeon; and two sisters, Elvira Pulido and Romana Villanueva, preceded him in death. Eugenio Ruiz Sr. Funeral Mass for former Hobbsan Eugenio Ruiz Sr. of Albuquerque, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. at St. Helena Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Reyes of the C.F.M. Conv. will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Ruiz, 88, died Monday, Oct. 23, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque. He was born July 6, 1912, in Seguin, Texas. He married Margarita Gonzales in January 1936, in San Marcos County, Texas. He farmed and raised cotton in the Hobbs area for many years. He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Joe Ruiz of Albuquerque and Nicholas Ruiz of Portales; two daughters, Victoria Jensen of Albuquerque and Refugia "Cookie" Quiroz of Hobbs; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Two sons, Eugenio Ruiz Jr. and Domingo Ruiz; four brothers; and four sisters, preceded him in death. Lee W. Botkin Memorial services for Lee Wayne Botkin of Hobbs will be held at 2 p.m. today at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Jenkins of the First Christian Church will officiate. Mr. Botkin, 59, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Monahans, Texas. Survivors include a son, David Botkin of Midland, Texas; two daughters, Deann Cummings of San Angelo, Texas, and Connie Botkin of Midland; a brother, Jack Botkin of Hobbs; a sister, Millie Botkin of Hobbs; his mother, Almeta Botkin of Hobbs; and three grandchildren. His father, Wilbur Jack Botkin; a son, Andy Mapes; and a brother, Sonny Botkin, preceded him in death. Ace Allen Peoples Jr. Memorial services for Ace Allen Peoples Jr. of Hobbs will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Dal Paso Church of Christ. T.P. Childers will officiate. Cremation will follow under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Peoples, 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Hobbs Health Care Center. He was born March 19, 1924, in Tonkawa, Okla. He moved to Hobbs from Dallas in 1984. Survivors include a son, Larry Peoples of Hobbs; a daughter, Janelle Ford of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Shirley Wedgeworth; and two grandchildren. Jewel Pittman EUNICE -- Services are pending with Calvary Funeral Home for Jewel Pittman of Midland, Texas. Mrs. Pittman, 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Midland, Texas. She was
born May 27, 1923.
Lottie Coppedge Services for Lottie Coppedge of Hobbs will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Bel Aire Baptist Church. The Rev. Dean Evans, Randy Evans and Delbert Hender-son will officiate. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. (CST) at Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield, Texas, under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. today. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Coppedge, 87, died Friday, Nov. 17, at Lea Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 19, 1913, in Palmer, Texas. She married E.L. Coppedge on July 17, 1957, in Brownfield. He died Aug. 17. Survivors include seven sons, Dean Evans, Leroy Evans, Kenneth Evans, Loyd Evans, Floyd Evans, Bobby Coppedge and Larry Coppedge; six daughters, Jean Henderson, Peggy Leach, Louise Capps, Naomi Turner, Sue Allphin and Kay Whinery; three brothers, Hughey McKee, Winifred McKee and Bill McKee; two sisters, Ola Johnson and Lola Mensch; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Florence McKee; one daughter, Patsy Bell; four brothers and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's of S.E. New Mexico,
1717 W. 2nd Street, Suite 173, Roswell, N.M. 88201.
Robert W. Lindsey Services for Robert W. "Bob" Lindsey of Hobbs will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. The Rev. Jake Armstrong will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Mem-orial Park under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Lindsey, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 16, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1922 in Humboldt, Kan. He married Barbara Joan Woods. He was a member of the American Legion and First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Lana Martin, of Hobbs; two brothers, Chuck Lindsey of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Harold Lindsey of Humboldt; two sisters, Mary Edith Littlepage of Iowa and Frances Tweedy of Ida, Kan.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Linda Olsen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's of S.E. New Mexico,
1717 W. 2nd Street, Suite 173, Roswell, N.M. 88201.
Ronald Bruce Tate Services for Ronald Bruce Tate of Hobbs will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Chapel of Hope Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. LaVoid Ford will officiate. Memorial services will be conducted by the Hobbs Masonic Lodge. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. (CST) at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos, Texas, under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Mr. Tate, 58, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Intercoastal City, La. He was born on July 4, 1942, in Edna, Texas. He married Erie Bolden on Dec. 6, 1963, in Franklin, La. Mr. Tate was a member of the Pecos Masonic Lodge. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Ron Tate of Lafayette, La.; his stepfather, Tommy Cosper of Horatio, Ark.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lois Tate. 11/19 Lottie P. Coppedge
Robert W. Lindsey
Alejo E. Valenzuela
Luis E. Sanchez
Alice M. Smith
11/16 Randal M. Woody
Ronald "Bruce" Tate
Betty L. Inman
Mary V. Holguin
11/15 Carl W. Fulkerson Services for Carl W. Fulkerson of Hobbs will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Chapel of Home Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Dean Mathis will officiate. Burial will follow in Prairie Haven Cemetery under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home. Mr. Fulkerson, 71, died Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Big Spring. He was born on July 20, 1929, in Earlsboro, Okla. He married Jo Pechar on May 10, 1951, in Salem, Ill. Mr. Fulkerson served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1952, stationed in Germany. In 1959, the family moved to Hobbs where he worked in the oilfield. In 1969, they returned to Illinois where he worked as a factory foreman. They moved back to Hobbs in 1973. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four sons, Jim Fulkerson of Hobbs, Phillip Fulkerson of Breese, Ill., Bill Fulkerson of Albuquerque and Scott Fulkerson of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Cindy Yearout of Hobbs; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carl David Fulkerson on Nov. 12, 1983; five brothers; and one sister. Hilde Tobkin LOVINGTON -- Funeral Mass for Hilde Tobkin of Lovington will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Sisseton, S.D. The rosary and wake will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Mrs. Tobkin, 85, died Monday, Nov. 13, in Lovington. She was born Sept. 7, 1915, in St. Michael, Minn. She married Alfred Tobkin on Sept. 16, 1940. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, John Tobkin, Joe Tobkin and Dan Tobkin, all of Lovington, and Doug Tobkin of West Fargo, N.D.; a brother, Leo Zahler of Hutchinson, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lovington Good Samaritan Center. Betty Inman TATUM - Services are pending with Bethany Funeral Home for Betty Inman of Tatum. Mrs. Inman, 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Lubbock. 11/14 Patricia 'Patsy' Poucket
Melvin 'Bud' Hampton
Carl W. Fulkerson
Alton 'Dink' Halkins
Santos T. Gonzales
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