Obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

 

Bruce Benham of Odessa passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 69.

Bruce was born in Odessa, Texas, to Farris & Olene Benham on August 19, 1954. He married Linda (Ripley) Benham on August 28, 1975.

His memory will live on in the lives of his wife, Linda; children, Deidra & Geoff Lucke of Mansfield, Daniel...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Our precious mother, Kathy Darlene Boyd, 68 of Odessa, TX rejoined her heavenly family on Monday, August 21, 2023, and gained her wings.  

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Derrick Looney of Gardendale Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens 

Darlene was born...

Aug 21, 2023

 

In the early morning hours of Monday, August 21, 2023, Larry Allen quietly slipped from the loving arms of his devoted wife and family into the loving arms of Jesus. 

Larry Rene Allen, born April 17, 1946, in Cushing, Oklahoma, was a longtime resident of Odessa, Texas.  He graduated from Odessa High School in 1964 and from Odessa college...

Aug 18, 2023

 

Jose “Joe" Delao, 83 of Odessa, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Odessa Texas.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 25, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Aaron Moroles officiating.  A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Jose Delao was...

Aug 17, 2023

 

 

 

Kathleen "Katy" Hayes, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2023.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tim Hayes; and great grandson, Cason Thomas. 

 

Katy is survived by her daughter, Kelli Stotts, husband Michael Stotts of Odessa, TX; and daughter, Lisa Coe, and husband Steve Coe of Albuquerque, NM;  granddaughters, Gabbie Thomas,...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Willadene Kraemer was born to Gerald and Minnie Butler in Port Arthur, Texas on February 10th, 1926. She always said that her parents didn't give her a middle name, because "Willadene" was like having two combined names. She had an older brother, Rev. Roger Butler and a younger sister, Dorothy Butler Monroe who now reside in heaven. Willa's Grandpa...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Jemmie Ray Goldsmith, 82, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.

 

Visitation will be Friday, August 18, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with...

Aug 8, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

 

 

Chasidy Lafrentz Munn, 39, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. 

 

Chasidy was born in Dublin,Texas.  She graduated high school in Jacksonville, Florida and attended college at Midland Community College and the University...

Aug 5, 2023

 

Steven Cooke died at home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born to Derald and Thelma Cooke in Coffeyville, Kansas on June 12, 1941.

His family moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1951 and graduated from Boulder High School in 1959. High school activities included basketball, track and tennis.

Steve married Diana Kammerlohr in 1960 in Boulder. They moved...

Aug 2, 2023

 

Lucky Phūc Nguyen was born November 17,2007, and passed away on Wednesday, August 2,2023, at the age of 15. He was a beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend. Lucky was a free-spirited young man who loved to hang out with his family and friends. He enjoyed listening to music and cooking in his free time. Lucky will be greatly...

Aug 2, 2023

 

Arturo Madrid, 41, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, August 7, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 7, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Senior Associate Pastor James McCrary officiating. A burial will...

Aug 1, 2023

 

Jack Lynn Cunningham was born November 1, 1926, in Lindsay, Oklahoma to his parents William Elmer and Susie Marie Cunningham. He left this world for the next; Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 96. He passed away in the early morning at Parkwood Skilled Nursing facility in Bedford, Texas, where he had been bedfast for several months.

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Jul 31, 2023

 

Frances “Connie” Coker, 87, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, July 31st, 2023 in Midland Texas.

 

Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Sunset Memorial in Odessa.

 

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Sunset Memorial with Kim Burge Wimberly, officiating.   Burial will follow...

Jul 30, 2023

Connie Sue Peery of Odessa, Texas, passed away on July 30th, 2023, at the age of 72. 

 

The viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 4th, 2023, from 6pm to 8pm.

 

The funeral service will be a closed-casket graveside service on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, at 9am. 

 

The reception service will be held at...

Jul 26, 2023

 

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”.  Matthew 5:4

 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy...

Jul 25, 2023

Michael Don Parker, 80, passed away on July 25, 2023 in Odessa TX. surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael was born in Ranger Texas on September 16, 1942.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Michelle Parker, his son Timothy Dailey, his granddaughter Kelsea Parker, his great-granddaughter Averie and many extended family members.

He is preceded in death by...

Jul 21, 2023

 

James Michael "Mike" Kelley passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born September 9, 1947, to John Wesley Kelley and Janelle Cora Williams.

 

Mike graduated in 1966 from Permian High School and was a very proud Panther. He was involved in planning all of the High School Reunions. He was drafted and chose the United States...

Jul 21, 2023

Sharon Ann (Casey) Riley, 74, formerly of Odessa, TX, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2023. She was born in Pampa, TX, on August 11, 1948, to Richard and Claire (Andrews) Casey. As a child she lived in Thrall, KS, and later moved with her family to Odessa, TX, where she graduated from Permian High School in 1966. In...

Jul 18, 2023

 

Brett David Bingham Barham, age 60, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Odessa.

 

Brett was born July 24, 1962, to Ed and Gradene Barham in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Permian High School in 1981 after proudly winning the Class 5A football state championship in 1980. He then attended Southern Methodist University where he...