Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

 

Eddie was born December 23, 1927, to Malcolm and Cora Ward, at home in Ames Community near Gatesville, TX. He was the youngest of 14 siblings, 7 boys and 7 girls.

 

Drafted out of high school, in April before graduating in May of 1946, he joined the 11th Airborne Division of the Army, a Paratrooper, serving in Sendai,...

Oct 10, 2023

 

 

Maxton Steel Winkler, 33, of Cleburne Tx, passed away on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, in Odessa Tx.

Visitation will be 4 PM to 8 PM, October 20th, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10am October 21st, 2023, at Sunset Memorial with Jimmy Braswell, officiating arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.

Maxton was born...

Oct 8, 2023

 

              Elias J. Marin, 79 of Odessa, Texas, better known as “Popo”, passed peacefully at home to his eternal resting place on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

              Elias was born in Snyder, Texas, to Jose and Maximina Marin on February 20, 1944. He graduated from Monahans High School and later married Anita DelaO on June 13, 1964. Together, they...

Oct 6, 2023

Psalm 56:4 “In God I have put my trust”  

LaWanda Marie Huckaby Brown was born on August 16, 1933, in Gilmer, Texas, to William Jeffery Huckaby and Versie Loden Huckaby.  And God smiled, knowing how much joy and love this little girl would bring to her family and friends during her lifetime.  She passed away on Friday, October 6,...

Oct 5, 2023

 

Kyle Wayne Steward, 35, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

 

Kyle was born in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 1988.  He graduated from Rockwall High school in 2006, where he played football. He was a creative and skilled machinist, working for various companies, as well as being self-employed. He enjoyed...

Oct 1, 2023

 

Evelyn Joyce Brannan passed away on October 1st, 2023, in Odessa, TX.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at sunset Memorial Gardens. Brother Mike Bartlett will be officiating. Burial we'll follow services graveside.

Evelyn was born in Wingate, TX to Henry and Mary Bredemeyer on November 27th, 1926.

Her passions were her family,...

Sep 30, 2023

 

 

On September 10, 1936, Lucille Eliza Ellison (Cameron) was born to Lenon and Luell (Jackson) Cameron in Kilgore Texas. She grew up with the nickname "Babe”, loving the strong bond between her sisters and brothers. She attended local schools in Kilgore receiving her high school diploma from North Chapel High School.

Lucille was an excellent athlete, playing basketball,...

Sep 29, 2023

 

Larry Lee Anderson, 80, of Odessa, Texas passed away on September 29, 2023, in Odessa, TX.

Larry was born in San Antonio, Texas to Walter Allen and Joyce Brininstool Anderson while Walter was a drummer in the United States Air Corp.  Larry graduated from Kermit High School in 1962.  After high school, he attended McMurry University and married Jane...

Sep 29, 2023

 

Linda Susan Ward of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.

Linda was born on May 26, 1948, to Sally Slay Brodnick and John Frank Smith Jr. in Dayton, Ohio.

After graduating from high school in 1968, Linda was scheduled to attend...

Sep 28, 2023

 

Darlene Katherine “Kathy” Stanley passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

 

Kathy was born February 19, 1953, to Edward Lee and Mary Katherine Sparks in Andrews Texas. Kathy grew up in Odessa Texas and Graduated from Permian High School in 1971. She married Thomas Wilson Stanley on November 11, 1972. Kathy attended Midessa Heights Baptist Church, where she...

Sep 27, 2023

 

Charlotte Kay Daly, 63 years old, passed away in a traffic accident on September 27, 2023.

She was born to Charles Earl Daly and Lela Mae Anderson Daly on September 29, 1959, at home in Melrose, New Mexico. Her family was the most important thing in her life, and she was a loving Mom and Granny to three children...

Sep 26, 2023

 

Jean Conaway (Meme) was born in Paris, Texas on March 22, 1929 and was nurtured in life by her loving grandparents, Mama and Papa Fields.  She passed away peacefully at her home in Thorsby, Alabama on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  She was surrounded by the presence and love of her family and dear companion, Sarah McPherson, when she was...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Andres Martinez, 23 of Odessa, TX passed away on September 23, 2023, in Odessa.

The viewing will be September 28, 2023, at 11am at Hope Alive Church. Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 7pm.

Funeral services will be held September 29, 2023, at 1pm at Mid-Cities Church. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Andres Martinez was...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Katharine Lea Chau, 52, of Odessa, Texas, died of fatal injuries on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

She was born in Odessa in 1971 to Dorothy Martinez. She spent her childhood going to school and growing up in League City, Houston, and Odessa, Texas with her mother Dorothy, stepfather Ray, and sisters Susan and Elizabeth.

Katharine met the love of...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Diana Leaman Edmiston, 82, of Odessa, Texas passed away on September 23, 2023.

Diana was born to Isadore and Leah Leaman on May 18, 1941. She grew up in Crane, Texas, spending many of her childhood days in Leaman’s Department Store alongside her family in their business. Diana graduated from Crane High School in 1959 and then earned a...

Sep 22, 2023

 

With great sadness we announce the passing of Nelda Olene (Waldrop) Thomas loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who lives she touched.

 

She passed surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Hylton, Texas, to Harold Wayne Craig and Iva Bella Craig. She graduated...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Susan Dempsey Hendricks, age 60, passed away in Odessa on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

She was born on May 27th, 1963, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was raised by Dr. Edwin and Jerry Dempsey of Odessa. She attended Permian High School and Odessa College, so she could pursue her career in nursing. After working for her father, who was...

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

 

 

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Tommey James Morris Sr. on September 16, 2023, in Odessa, TX. His journey on this earth may have ended, but his eternal legacy lives on. Tommey was a beacon of strength, service, and wisdom. Join us in honoring the indelible mark Tommey James Morris Sr. left on all our hearts.

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Sep 13, 2023

 

Larry Don Leek,74, of Odessa passed away on September 13, 2023. Larry was born in Odessa, TX, to Marilyn and Ernest Leek on August 20, 1949. He was the oldest, tallest, and arguably the meanest of 6 other siblings. He played the role of big brother effortlessly. They all have countless stories of his misadventures, pranks, and shenanigans, but...