Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Claudia Medina “Chayo”, 54,

Falleció pacíficamente el 25 de Marzo del 2025 en casa de su querida hermana María (Roberto Covernali) que los vio como padres. Ella era el gran ejemplo de una persona trabajadora y humilde.

Siempre ayudando a las personas sin esperar nada a cambio. Chayo fue y siempre será la guía perfecta de cómo ser una mujer virtuosa y...

Mar 23, 2025

Myra Susanne Savage passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas. 

Myra was born on November 9, 1951 in Odessa, Texas, to Gease Savage & Jo Nell Clark Savage. 

Graveside service will be held on saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Regan Walters Officiating. 

Mar 22, 2025

Mary Lou "Luddie" Robinson Davis, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Born March 2, 1940, in Bonham Texas, she was the daughter of the late H.C. Robinson and Gracie Mae Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, H.C. Robinson and Gracie Robinson; ex-husband, Rayburn Davis; brother, Marion Earl ‘Tuffy’ Robinson and wife Lucille Robinson; sister, Maudie...

Mar 22, 2025

Obituary for Monty Douglas Collins

It is with a full heart that we announce the passing of Monty Douglas Collins, age 70, on March 22, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

A Service to Commemorate his Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.

Monty was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Monty Rue and Irma...

Mar 20, 2025

Betty Faye Stephens Green of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Odessa.

A Celebration of her life will be on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Griffin Jones will be officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Betty was born on May 7, 1930, to Henry Grady and Christine...

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Bernice Lily Lujan Went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th in Odessa, Texas. 

Visitation will be Monday, March 24th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 25th, 2025,  at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Bernice Lujan was born in Santa Fe,...

Mar 19, 2025

Heather Batte, 47, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Her battle with cancer was one of courage. Never complaining, never questioning, she faced her battle armed with her faith in Christ. 

She was a sparkling light in every room, an unstoppable force of warmth and conversation-she never met a stranger...

Mar 17, 2025

Ray Eldon Braswell Sr. 1933 - 2025

Ray Eldon Braswell Sr., age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Vernon, Texas, to Johnie and Elsie Braswell. He was the third child in a family of six with one brother, Johnie Jr., and two sisters – Virginia...

Mar 15, 2025

Dr. Edwin David Rathbun, MD Obituary

Edwin David Rathbun, a celebrated doctor, academic, pilot, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was 88.

No services are scheduled at this time. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ed was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold Vernon and Minnie Belle Rathbun on June 13,...

Mar 15, 2025

With love and gratitude, we honor the life of Rachel Ornelas, who passed away on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 79. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and strength.

Rachel was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Pascual and Felipa Martinez on August 28, 1946....

Mar 14, 2025

Joy was born to Robert Lee and Meek Stanford in Cisco, TX on September 01, 1934. She and her family moved to Odessa, TX in 1937. As the youngest, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Stanford, Bessie Peevy, and Bobby Stanford. Joy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt. She is survived by her "prides...

Mar 13, 2025

Anne Catherine Roney, 68, of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Houston, Texas.

Born on April 5, 1956, in Borger, Texas to James Ralph and Lucille Roney, Anne was a kind and gentle soul who brought warmth to all who knew her. After graduating from Permian High School in Odessa, she attended Odessa College, where she earned...

Mar 10, 2025

Erin Kelly Marvin Barton, 43, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, In Odessa, Texas.

Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, March 18th at 1:00 PM.

Erin was born in Odessa, Texas on January 18th, 1983, to Thomas Marvin and Janet Ramos. She was a Christian with great faith in our lord. She was a...

Mar 10, 2025

Viola Melendez passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will begin from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with...

Mar 10, 2025

Manuel Altamirano Romero, 95, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by his children.

Manuel was born on February 20, 1930, in Coyame, Chihuahua to Augustin and Manuela Romero. He married his beloved wife Amelia Levario Romero, and they raised 10 children together including

Dolores Benavides, Sylvia Urias, Guadalupe Romero, Manuel Romero, Elco Romero, Rene Romero, Veronica...

Mar 9, 2025

Betty June (June Bug) Wells, 82, passed away peacefully with family and friends around her on March 9, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. 

She was the Rock of her family, not only was she a mother, but she was their friend, protector and number 1 supporter. . She was nurturing and would do anything for them. She was a true friend to...

Mar 9, 2025

Velma Louise (Flack) McClung, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 9, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, March 12th, at Sunset Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, March 13th at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Vaughny Taylor of Central Baptist Church, Odessa,...

Mar 8, 2025

CHRISTI LOUISE MCDONALD DRAKE

December 31, 1980 – March 8, 2025

Our beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend gained her well-deserved angel wings and slipped the chains of this earth to reunite with her beloved family in heaven on March 8, 2025.

Christi was born in Odessa Texas on December 31, 1980 to Michael and Debbie McDonald. She was a 1999 graduate...

Mar 6, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Jon David Hubbs at the age of 80 years left his earthly home to be at peace in his forever home. He was the only child of Virgil and Charlotte Hubbs. Born in San Antonio on March 17, 1944. His family moved to Odessa when he was seven years old. He graduated from Permian High...