Obituaries

Carolyn Massey

May 20, 2017

Carolyn Massey, 58, of Odessa, passed away on May 20, 2017 in Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Chapel, Reverend Johnny Thomason, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Carolyn was born in Odessa to...

Doug Mcdonald

May 19, 2017

Doug McDonald, Sr. 74, of Odessa passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. Doug was born on December 27, 1942 to Reverend D. L. McDonald and Willie Barnes in Sweetwater, TX where he was raised until his parents moved to Penwell, TX in the late 50's. Doug, later met and married the love of his life,...

Karl Jessup

May 17, 2017

Karl Donald Jessup, affectional known as "Grandpa Howie", 78, of Odessa, TX entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Karl was a loving father and wonderful man, and he was loved by everyone he knew. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial...

Tommy Fambro

May 16, 2017

On May 16, 2017, Tommy Fambro, a great man left this life on earth at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 24, 1932 in Breckenridge, TX to Tom Fambro and Lois McGowen Fambro. At the age of seven he moved with his family to Goldsmith, TX, where he attended Goldsmith Elementary and accepted Christ as his...

Julio Loya Jr.

May 13, 2017

Julio Loya Jr., age 28, of Odessa, TX passed away on May 13, 2017 in Odessa. Julio was born October 7, 1988 to Julio and Lorena Loya Sr. in Odessa, TX. Julio was always happy, full of life and loved by many. He wasn't just a friend, he became family to who ever met him. He was an amazing...

Ray Zant

May 7, 2017

Ray Ann (Caudle) Zant, age 75, of Odessa, TX, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Odessa. Ray Ann was born in Odessa, November 5th 1941 as the oldest and bossiest of five brothers and sisters to Fred and Bettyesue Caudle. She was raised in Midland and graduated from Midland High in May of 1960. She returned to Odessa...

Norma Pace

May 7, 2017

Norma Jean (Stephens) Pace, age 83, of Andrews, TX, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Andrews. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Josh Morris of Andrews Assembly of God, officiating. Norma Jean Pace was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to Asa N. and Florence Lee...

Verna Brown

May 6, 2017

Arrangements Pending

Service Memorial Service Sunset Memorial Chapel 6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX  79762 Monday, May 8, 2017 10:00 AM

Iliana Munoz

May 4, 2017

God blessed us with a beautiful "Super girl". Iliana Nicole Munoz was born on January 21, 2010 but grew her wings on May 4, 2017 and flew to the heavens above. Family will receive family and friends Sunday, May 7, 2017 from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday,...

Paul Raven

May 3, 2017

Paul Everett Raven, age 43, of Odessa, TX passed away on May 3, 2017 in Odessa. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Grace Fellowship Church with Reverend Steven Adair officiating. Paul was born May 11, 1973 to Marvin James Raven and Janie Catherine (Choate) Odom in Midland, TX. He graduated from Midland High...

Sherry Jones

May 2, 2017

Sherry Lavon (Strahan) Jones, age 83, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 2, 2017 in Odessa. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Bratcher of Mission Dorado Baptist Church officiating. Sherry was born February 12, 1934 to Bill and Jewel Kirk in Paducah, TX. She...

Lem Bennett, Jr.

May 1, 2017

Lem Thomas Bennett "Jr", age 70, of Odessa, Texas was called home on May 1, 2017. A Memorial Service and Life Celebration will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 5, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa. Jr was raised as an only child, born in Graham, Texas to Lem T. Bennett and Willie Mae (Smothers)...

Bertha Olivares

Apr 29, 2017

Bertha Gonzalez Olivares, age 75, of Camargo, Chih. Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Bertha Gonzalez Olivares was born November 10, 1941 in Camargo, Chih. Mexico to Eustacia Mata de Gonzalez and Manuel Gonzalez Martinez. She married Luciano Hernandez Olivares on December 13, 1959 in Camargo, Chih. Mexico. She was a housewife that enjoyed cooking for her...

Jimmie Meadors

Apr 29, 2017

On April 29, 2017 Jim Meadors joined his beloved wife Grace in Heaven. Jim was born April 7, 1948 to Enic and Ruth Meadors in Arlington, TX. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged November 1969. He met his wife of 22 years Grace in Presidio, TX. Jim and Grace along with...

Leonard Gandy

Apr 27, 2017

Leonard Vallie Gandy, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 27 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday May 12th, 2017 at Odessa Christian Faith Center. Leonard was born in Meridian, Texas to Vallie and Ora Mae Gandy on October 20, 1926. In 1945, he was drafted by the United States Army...

Nita Sampley

Apr 27, 2017

Nita Claire Lucas Sampley, 86, of Odessa, passed away on April 27, 2017 in Odessa. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday May 1 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa with Reverend Mitch Wilson of The Message Church in Lubbock officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Nita was born in Wichita Falls to C.A....

Robert Williams, Jr.

Apr 25, 2017

Obituary and Photo Pending

Service Graveside Service Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 East Business 20 Odessa, TX  79762 Friday, April 28, 2017 2:00 pm Cemetery Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX  79762

Sandra Murry

Apr 23, 2017

Sandra Jarrett Murry went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at home surround by her family at 67 years-of-age in Odessa, Texas, Sunday, April 23, 2017. She fought a courageous, faith-filled battle with pancreatic cancer and received her miracle of eternal life in Heaven with her Savior. Sandra was born the second of three daughters on...

Diane Ferguson

Apr 20, 2017

Diane Bryant Ferguson, of Odessa, passed away on April 20th, 2017. Diane was born in Rosebud, Texas in 1954 to Jim Bryant and Katherine Buegler. She attended the University of Texas and obtained her nursing license from Baylor Scott and White. She was married to Robert Ferguson on May 26th, 1979 in Austin. In addition to being a wife...

Wendy Hines

Apr 19, 2017

Wendy Lynn Hines, age 59, of Odessa, TX, was called home to her loving Lord and Savior on April 19th, in Odessa. Born October 8, 1957 to Ray Eldon Braswell and Jackie (McClellan) Braswell in Monahans, Tx, Wendy dedicated her life as an educator to the community. Her commitment to continuing education will be remembered as her legacy and...