Source: “Then and Now – Lea County Families,” Lea County Genealogical Society, Walsworth Publishing Company, 1979. Tom Conway interviewed Robert L. “Preacher” Jones for an article in the above mentioned book. In the interview, Rev. Jones was said to be the first person of African American descent to move to Lovington, arriving in 1931 and … Continue reading The Rock Hill Neighborhood of Lovington
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Sister Mary Fides
[This article about Sister Mary Fides was transcribed from the Hobbs Flare issue of March 1, 1984. It was written by Patricia Breyman.] This week’s old timer is 80 years old, is devoted, compassionate, courageous, loving, caring — all of these plus dedication personified. However, what this reporter also quickly recognized in her beautiful face … Continue reading Sister Mary Fides
Dr. Allen Price Terrell
Dr. Terrell served as a medical doctor for many years in Lea County. In 1941, he purchased the Shuler Hospital from Dr. A.C. Shuler after Dr. Shuler announced that he was relocating to Carlsbad to join the Womack Clinic. The building where the medical practice and hospital was located was going to be renamed the … Continue reading Dr. Allen Price Terrell
Howard Hendrix Hamilton and Bernice Garrett Hamilton
Howard Hamilton (1885 - 1963) was the son of William B. Hamilton and Josephine Missouri Melton Hamilton. He was born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas on May 22, 1885. Berenice (or Bernice) Garrett (1891 - 1988) was also born in Texas. She was the daughter of John Thomas Garrett (1868 - 1928) and Carrie … Continue reading Howard Hendrix Hamilton and Bernice Garrett Hamilton
Archie Dow Wood
The headline in the Hobbs Daily Flare issue of January 27, 1961 read "Death Takes Pair of Old-Timers From Lea Scene." It related the recent passing of John W. Green and Archie Dow Wood. A. D. Wood was 79 years of age and lived south of Lovington on the Arkansas Junction Road. It added that … Continue reading Archie Dow Wood
“Uncle Bill” Oden Talks About the Old Days
Transcribed from the Pecos Enterprise (Pecos, Texas) - August 19, 1938 B. A. "Uncle Bill" Oden, Authentic Old-Timer, Gives Historical Sketch of Monument Landmark B. A. "Uncle Bill" Oden, Who's been in the trans-Pecos country since time began, was asked recently by the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce, to give a historical sketch of the famed … Continue reading “Uncle Bill” Oden Talks About the Old Days
Allen Clinton Heard
A. C. "Daddy" Heard was born in February 23, 1858 in DeWitt County, Texas. His parents were Humphrey Whorley Heard and Louisa Ellenor Foster Heard, and he was one of eight children. When he was an older teenager, he began working cattle for one of his brothers in Texas. He next rode on the cattle … Continue reading Allen Clinton Heard
John Scharbauer
John Scharbauer (1854 - 1941) was a long time ranch owner in the area. The family name is a familiar one to people from Lea County. In commemoration of his birthday, a number of his friends got together and honored him, as noted below. Loving Cup Inscribed in Gold Given Scharbauer by Friends "Going Strong … Continue reading John Scharbauer
William Middleton Nelson “Bob” Beverly
Bob was born May 5, 1872 in Ringgold, Georgia to John Purnell Beverly (1831 - 1884) and Missouri Alice Israel Beverly (1845 - 1879). Bob's father J. P. had worked as a farmer in Georgia and was doing so when Bob was born. Soon thereafter, J. P.'s family and the Israel family moved to a … Continue reading William Middleton Nelson “Bob” Beverly
Max Evans
Max Allen Evans was born August 29, 1924 to Walter Burnace (W. B) Evans (1900-1979) and Hazel Glenn Swafford Evans (1904-1994) in Ropesville, Hockley County in Texas. Max was one of two children and had a younger sister named Glenda Rhue. Max grew up in the Panhandle of Texas and southeastern New Mexico and drew … Continue reading Max Evans
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