Obituaries
Joel Melton
May 14, 2016
Joel Aaron Melton, 62, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Odessa. Joe was born March 6, 1954 in El Paso, TX to David C. Melton and Sue Ella Marie Combs. Joe graduated from Permian High School and played on the basketball team. Joe had many talents. He loved basketball and was a great swimmer....
Norma Welborn
May 14, 2016
Norma Louise Welborn, age 80, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on May 14, 2016 in Duncan, OK. Norma was born October 6, 1935 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Harry Bruner Dobbs and Elizabeth Anne (Hutchinson) Dobbs. She married James "Al" Welborn on June 9, 1969 in Odessa, TX. They were married for 44 years until his passing on February 12,...
Steven Shackelford
May 10, 2016
Steve Shackelford, age 70, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his residence in Odessa, with his family at his side. Steve was born July 15, 1945, in Joplin, MO, to Myrel and Evelyn Shackelford. He lived in Kansas and Oklahoma before coming to Texas in 1964. He was a mechanic for over...
J.B. Moon
May 10, 2016
J. B. Moon, age 89, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 10, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Comstock of Crossroads Fellowship officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset...
James Porter
May 9, 2016
James Porter, 72, of Gardendale, passed away on May 9, 2016 in Odessa, TX. In keeping with the wishes of James there will be no funeral services. James was born in Pecos, TX to Ted and Della Porter on April 14, 1944. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1962. He worked as Merchandiser for Affiliated Foods for 15...
Zoila Aguirre
May 9, 2016
Zoila Ramos Aguirre, age 62, of Kermit, TX, died Monday, May 9, 2016 in Odessa, TX, at Medical Center Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1750 E. 87th St. with Elder Frank Ramirez officiating. Zoila was born in Mulato, Mexico to Porfirio...
Richard Golden
May 7, 2016
Richard "Rick" Dale Golden, 58, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Odessa. Richard was born September 10, 1957 to Howard Collins Golden and Doris M. Golden in Odessa. Rick attended OHS in 1976 and was employed by the City of Odessa for many years. Rick was a Baptist. Rick enjoyed bull riding, rodeos and especially spending...
Cora Jessen
May 4, 2016
Cora Lou Jessen, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her home in Burleson, TX, surrounded by her loving family. Cora was born on February 11, 1936 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a seamstress and she loved to make beautiful quilts. Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jessen...
Donald Ottinger
May 3, 2016
Donald Leo Ottinger, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 3, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Donald was born on December...
Monte Little
Apr 30, 2016
Monte Donn "Donne" Little passed away on April 30, 2016 in Benbrook, Texas and was born on November 12, 1955 in Brownwood, Texas. Donn was an outgoing charismatic man whose laugh was so infectious that it could make even the gloomiest days happy. He was known to many as a hard working steel sales man but to so many...
Olen Coleman
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. Olen (O.W.) Coleman, age 88, of Bogata, TX passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones Tuesday, April 26, 2016. His family will receive friends, Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Wood Funeral Home in Bogata, TX. They will also receive friends, Friday, April 29, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral...
Jimmy Young
Apr 25, 2016
Jimmy (Peewee) Young, 77, of Odessa, passed away on April 25, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday April 28, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Floral...
Vickie Vanjelgerhuis
Apr 24, 2016
On April 24, 2016 Vickie VanJelgerhuis, 60, passed away while in the presence of loved ones. She died as she had lived, with great dignity, at peace and full of love. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through the last few weeks of...
Clarence Kull
Apr 23, 2016
Clarence Edwin Kull, age 88, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2016 in Odessa. Ed was born January 4, 1928 in Paynsville, Mississippi, to Jacob Ira and Ira Odell Kull. Clarence was raised in various places, and in 1947 he joined the Marines. He retired as a pipeline contractor after many years. After retirement Ed served as...
Curtis Browning
Apr 22, 2016
Curtis Ivan Browning, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Crossroads Fellowship with Kenny Comstock officiating. Masonic Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Curtis was born on...
Edward Northcutt
Apr 21, 2016
Edward Newburn Northcutt, age 84, of Odessa, TX, passed away on April 21, 2016 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, April 25, 2016 at Bethany Christian Church with Reverend Greg Morris of Bethany Christian Church officiating. Burial will...
William Kupkufske
Apr 21, 2016
William D. "Kup" Kupkufske, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, April 25, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Johnny Touchstone officiating. Burial will follow at Andrews County...
Robert Hanes
Apr 20, 2016
Robert Eugene Hanes, age 43, of Odessa, went home to be with the Lord the morning of April 20, 2016. Born December 21, 1972 in Odessa, Texas to Douglas and Judy Hanes. He was a kind, generous, and loving son, brother, and friend to many. Robert enjoyed playing cards, the outdoors, skiing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his...
Brenda Clunn
Apr 14, 2016
Brenda V. Clunn, age 75, of Odessa, TX, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Services will be at 12pm, Monday April 18, 2016 in The Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donnie Rollie officiating. Brenda was born to Ellis and Flora Mattox on November 20, 1940 in the small farming...