Obituaries

Feb 3, 2024

Robert Rives met Jesus face to face on February 3, 2024. 

He was born in Merkel, Texas in 1951. After graduating from Permian High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served for 6 years. After being Honorably discharged, he moved back to his West Texas roots where he worked in the oil fields until he went to trade...

Feb 2, 2024

Sam Jones, 91, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital. He was born December 24, 1932, in Dalhart, Texas to Walter Jones and Myrtle Walter Jones. 

Sam Jones married the love of his life, Claudia Chapman in 1954. They were together for 60 years before her passing in 2015. Sam served in the Army for...

Feb 2, 2024

MANOR, TEXAS - Heaven gained an incredible angel on February 2nd, 2024, when Judith 'Nanny' Cutbirth Holt was renewed after a lengthy illness.

 Judy was born on November 19th, 1945, in Odessa, Texas to Winnie Estelle and William Martin Dyson. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Kendell Dwayne Cutbirth; and ten siblings. She leaves behind the broken hearts of...

Feb 1, 2024

Feb 1, 2024

Andrea (Andy) Gower Williams was born on November 16th, 1960, in Odessa, TX. She met the love of her life Jeff Williams in elementary school. Them and their friends spent countless hours together Roller Skating, riding their bikes, and hanging out. She was a proud Odessa Broncho graduating in 1979.

 After graduation she worked in the banking and insurance industry. She...

Jan 31, 2024

Tommy “Tom Tom” Glen Walters, age 61, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 31st, 2024 in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 4th, 2024, from 1pm-5pm at Sunset Memorial.

Funeral services will be held at 3pm Monday, February 5th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.

Tom was born in Galveston,...

Jan 30, 2024

Billy Norman Clark, 72, of Odessa, TX passed away on January 30, 2024.

Visitation will be 5pm-8pm on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Craig Clark of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements...

Jan 29, 2024

Gary Lynn Thomas Harmon was born October 10, 1952, in Long Beach, California. He passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 71 years old. 

Gary moved to Odessa in 1978 and has called Texas home ever since. He married Cindy Harmon on January 10, 1986.

 He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his four children, Vanessa Harmon, Desiree Edwards, Erica Williams,...

Jan 28, 2024

Darrel Mccoy was born on Friday, April 26, 1940. He passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 10:35 AM. Due to cancer complications. He passed peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, wife of 61 years, Bobbie McCoy, and a house full of family.

 He was an amazing hard-working, loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He moved...

Jan 28, 2024

Thomas Wilson Stanley passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Tom was born November 4, 1951, to Roy and Geneva Stanley in Odessa Texas. Tom grew up in Odessa where he graduated from Odessa High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. Upon his return he married Kathy on November 11, 1972....

Jan 27, 2024

Jim Frederick was born on Friday, August 22, 1941. He died on Saturday, January 27, 2024. 

During those 82+ years, he wore many hats, most often a Resistol. He loved God, going on adventures with his wife of 57 years Nathana, family, friends, and a hard-working life under the sun. In his younger days he worked cattle on ranches across West...

Jan 27, 2024

Jackie Voglino, 97 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor, Alan Austin officiating.   Gathering with the family will follow at Sunset Memorial Funeral Homes in the Family Center. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial funeral home.

 

Jackie...

Jan 25, 2024

Fermin “Chico” Partida Jr., 75, of Odessa Texas, gained his wings on January 25, 2024, in Odessa, while surrounded by his loving family. 

 

The viewing will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, at New Life Church.

 

Chico was born in...

Jan 21, 2024

Jose Leonel Rivera, 27 years old, of Ciudad Juarez, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Odessa TX.

Viewing will be at Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church starting at 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2024, and Friday, January 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 8:00PM. The church will be open at 9:00am Saturday, January 27, 2024, morning. 

Funeral services will be...

Jan 21, 2024

Esther Rodriquez, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. 

Esther was born on August 30, 1962, in Pecos, Texas to Luis Sanchez Bernal and Gabina Orta Bernal. 

Esther is preceded in death by her parents; Tomas Bernal; her sisters, Rachel Maldonado and Martha Salcido; and brothers, Benjamin Bernal and Jose Luis...

Jan 21, 2024

Don Carroll Miller, 85, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

Don C. Miller was born in Chillicothe, Texas to Joe and Sally Miller on October 1, 1938. He attended school in Odessa, TX. Don married de’Anne Hall on August 15, 1998, in Odessa. He was the owner of    D&R Engine Service in Odessa for 57 years. Don...

Jan 20, 2024

HUTTO, TX — Darvin Poyner, a quietly generous and introverted soul, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. 

Born on April 5, 1955, in St. Jo, TX, Darvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Becky Poyner; and his parents, Walter “Les” and Jody Poyner.

 Darvin is survived by his loving son, Jason Poyner; and his adopted son,...

Jan 17, 2024

Jerime Eugene Chavez left us too soon on January 17, 2024, at the age of 41. 

Born on July 1, 1982, in Odessa, Texas, Jerime was a beacon of dedication and joy to all who knew him.

 The beloved son of Kim West and stepfather Tracy West and Ricky Chavez and stepmother Lucy Chavez, Jerime grew up in a loving family. He...

Jan 17, 2024

Our loving father Inocencio L. Munoz has gone to be with our lord, he passed away at 89 years of age on January 17, 2024, at his home in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday January 23, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Odessa, TX. A rosary will begin at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 23,...

Jan 17, 2024

Jerry Nell Reeves Dempsey, “Nonnie,” 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Jerry Nell was born December 18, 1933 in Wellington, Texas to William (“Bill”) and Pearl Bulls Reeves. She married Edwin Dempsey on June 19, 1953 in Wellington, Texas. 

Jerry graduated from Wellington High School in 1949, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education, from Texas Tech University in 1952....