Wolfe County News - Nov. 17, 1972 EARL L. HOBBS DIES IN MICH. Earl L. Hobbs, 60, died suddenly Nov. 5 at his home in Detroit, Mich. He was the son of the late Jesse D. Hobbs and Josie Shull Hobbs, and a native of Lee County. He was a veteran of World War II. He owned and operated a restaurant in Detroit. Survivors are a brother, Daniel C. Hobbs of Rochester, Mich., several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Nov. 10, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, Campton, with Rev. Doyle Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Hobbs Cemetery, Flat. Carole