Obituaries

Wizell Rickerson

Wizell Rickerson

Mar 17, 2016

W.H. (Rick) Rickerson, 75, of Odessa, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2016 while being surrounded by his family. He suffered from a lengthy illness. Rick was born February 2, 1941 in Angus, New Mexico to W.H. Rickerson Sr. and Pinkie Ruth Rickerson. He was the oldest of three boys. In the fall...

Joyce Mcdonald

Joyce Mcdonald

Mar 15, 2016

Joyce Elaine Miller McDonald, a longtime resident of Odessa, TX passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born on April 12, 1931 to Edward and Vada Miller in Pettis County, Missouri. She grew up in Tulsa, OK and then moved with her parents and brother, Edward Miller Jr to Odessa, TX. She graduated from high school at...

Nona Slough

Nona Slough

Mar 15, 2016

Nona Audrey Pike Slough passed away March 15, 2016 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She went to sleep on her pillow in her favorite place on earth, "Beautiful Pagosa," and was borne away by angels to be with her beloved husband Wade, her precious parents Tom and Nona, and a host of siblings and friends who preceded her in death....

Gary Garihan

Gary Garihan

Mar 15, 2016

Gary E. Garihan, Sr. was called to his Heavenly Home on March 15, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 13, 1954 to the late Andrew Garihan and the late Florence Garihan. He attended the University of Texas at El Paso on a football scholarship. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity...

Mildred Bell

Mildred Bell

Mar 14, 2016

Mildred L. Bell, age 86, of Odessa, TX passed away on March 14, 2016 in Odessa. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 18, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Lynn Money of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating. Mildred was born July 25, 1929 to Ober A. Duncan and Myrtle (Cox) Duncan in Mt. Pleasant, TX, Titus...

Mary Lewis

Mary Lewis

Mar 14, 2016

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Nora Hernandez

Nora Hernandez

Mar 12, 2016

Nora V. Hernandez, age 75, of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 12, 2016 in Odessa. God took an angel home. Nora V. Hernandez was born on January 6, 1941 to Reducindo Villarreal and Antonia Villareal in Edcouch, TX. She married the love of her life, Robert Hernandez on August 20, 1960. She was an ordinary house wife, loving...

Johnny Jaynes

Johnny Jaynes

Mar 9, 2016

Johnny Loy Jaynes, age 79, of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 9, 2016 in Odessa, TX. A Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 14, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Johnny was born on November 18, 1936 in Pampa, TX. He grew up in Odessa, TX. He retired from Odessa...

Ofelia Martinez

Ofelia Martinez

Mar 7, 2016

Ofelia Silvas Martinez, age 86, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2016 in Odessa. Our beloved mother was born August 12, 1929 in Alpine, Texas. From a very early age she worked hard to earn money for her shoes and clothes and also to help her house hold. The depression was going on at that time. Some...

Michael Whirley

Michael Whirley

Mar 7, 2016

Michael Paul Whirley, age 60, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Michael Paul Whirley was born in Big Spring, Texas to Ray and Mildred Whirley on February 25, 1956. He attended Burleson Elementary School, Bowie Junior High School and Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. He married his "Brown Eyed Girl" Cynthia Gail...

Fannie Windham

Fannie Windham

Mar 6, 2016

Fannie Belle Windham, 80 years of age, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Fannie was born in Waldrup, Mississippi, to James Adolphus Sims and Maude Roberta Lightsey on September 24, 1935. Fannie was married to Frank Windham on September 10, 1950 who preceded her in death. Later in life, Fannie married Eley Jones...

Nathan Davis

Nathan Davis

Mar 6, 2016

Nathan Dean Davis, age 25, passed away on March 6, 2016 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Nathan was born in Austin, Texas on April 9, 1990 to Richard Davis and Mary Ann Larrea McCoy. He attended Gonzales Elementary, Bonham Junior High School and graduated from Permian High School. Nathan worked in the oilfield industry and was a...

Freddie Martin

Freddie Martin

Mar 3, 2016

Freddie Lee (Red) Martin, age 88, of Odessa, TX left his loving family to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 3, 2016 at his residence. Freddie Lee Martin was born on January 10, 1928 to Freddie and Verdy Martin in Odessa, TX. He married Mary Frances on June 11, 1948 and together they had five...

Gregg Mcdonald

Gregg Mcdonald

Mar 2, 2016

James Gregory McDonald and Jana Lou McDonald, left this life for eternity with their creator Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Gregg was born June 15, 1963 to James Pete and Ann McDonald; Jana was born April 30, 1963 to Monte and Betty Wootton. Gregg worked as Odessa Market President of Security Bank, dedicating 30 years of his life to a...

Jana Mcdonald

Jana Mcdonald

Mar 2, 2016

James Gregory McDonald and Jana Lou McDonald, left this life for eternity with their creator Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Gregg was born June 15, 1963 to James Pete and Ann McDonald; Jana was born April 30, 1963 to Monte and Betty Wootton. Gregg worked as Odessa Market President of Security Bank, dedicating 30 years of his life to a...

Wilfred Ehlers

Wilfred Ehlers

Mar 1, 2016

Wilfred "Bill" Ehlers, age 90, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on March 1, 2016 in Casper, Wyoming. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 11, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa, Texas with Reverend Larry Hood...

Bruce Muns

Bruce Muns

Feb 28, 2016

Bruce Allen Muns, age 69, of Austin, TX, formerly of Odessa, TX went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Austin, TX. Bruce was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Ralph Everett Muns and Helen Virginia Stowe Muns on June 13, 1946. His family moved to Odessa, in November 1947. Bruce attended San Jacinto, Bowie...

Juanita Wilson

Juanita Wilson

Feb 27, 2016

Juanita Frances Wilson, age 79, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 27, 2016 in Odessa. A Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Craig DeArmond of Latter Rain officiating. Juanita was born on February 27, 1937 to Martha and J. O. Brown in Hinton, OK. She went...

Irece Jordan

Irece Jordan

Feb 26, 2016

Irece Jordan, age 67, of Midland, TX, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016 in Midland. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, 79762, where other family members reside. Irece was a vibrant part of the Midland community for over 30 years....

Amado Carrasco

Amado Carrasco

Feb 23, 2016

Amado V. Carrasco, age 72, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in his home. Amado was born in Redford, TX, to Teofilo and Juana Carrasco on March 17, 1943. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Air Force. He married Maria Cabello from Ojinaga Chihuahua on August 23, 1969...