Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Jim Bob (J.B.) Cavender, 84, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025.

A celebration of his life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at New Life Church, with Lynn Money officiating.

J.B. was born in Eastland, TX, on July 18, 1940, to Willie and Leona Cavender. He graduated from Odessa High School and later...

Jan 3, 2025

Anna Beth Pullin Whitley was born October 5, 1926 to Perry Allen & Mattie Christine “Kidd” Brookshire Pullin. She was 1 of 12 children & the last surviving of her siblings and their spouses. She married R. N. “Junior” Whitley May 1, 1942. She was known as Mom, Mamaw, Grandma, Anner, & A.B. by those who loved her most. She...

Jan 2, 2025

Matilde Carrasco, 93, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, January 2, 2025. 

She entered this world on March 14, 1931, in Chihuahua, Mexico, born to Cipriano and Merced Gonzales. 

Matilde’s hobbies included sewing & cooking. Cooking was definitely her love language.

 Matilde is preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano & Merced Gonzales; her husband,...

Dec 30, 2024

Kingston Andrew Eugene Pinick went to be with our dear Lord Jesus on December 30, 2024, born October 9, 2019, after only 5 beautiful years on this Earth. He passed peacefully with his family and loved ones by his side. He was born and raised in Odessa Texas and is the son of Angela Pacheco and Michael Pinick. 

Kingston came into...

Dec 29, 2024

L.C. Davis Jr,.92, of Odessa,Texas, passed away on December 29, 2024 in Odessa, Tx. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday January 13th at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Burial will follow in the garden. 

L.C. was born in Winters, Tx. to “Red” and Vera on December 15, 1932. He grew up in the Hendrick Home for...

Dec 29, 2024

Jeannette (Jo-Jo) Beckham, 62, of Odessa, Texas passed away on December 29, 2024. 

A visitation will be held Monday, January 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Brother Harry Irwin of Sherwood Baptist Church will officiate. A burial will...

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Barraza Jr, 32, of Odessa, passed away on December 28, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Tx. 

Visitation will be held on Friday from hours 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on January 3rd, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at the Chapel of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor...

Dec 28, 2024

Donald Sidney Belt, age 90, passed from this life on December 28, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating....

Dec 27, 2024

Billy “Bill” Dwain Handley, 67, passed away on December 27, 2024, after a brief battle with lung cancer and liver failure. 

Bill was born May 1, 1957, to Dwain and Margie Handley in Odessa, TX. He married Helen Hawkins on March 28, 1980, in Odessa, TX. He worked for various machine shops in Odessa over the years and enjoyed his retirement...

Dec 26, 2024

Mary “June” Thompson, was granted her angel wings on December 26, 2024 in Odessa, TX

 June was born in Southern Georgia to James C. and Alma Tanner on March 8, 1934. She went to school in Boston, GA and received a degree from Middle Georgia State College. June was a beautiful soul, devoted wife and mother. She worked as a secretary...

Dec 25, 2024

Daniel Oliver Mitchell, 87, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Daniel was born on January 23, 1937, to Mary and Wilton (“Buster”) Mitchell in Gladewater, TX. After graduating from Albany High School in 1956, he moved to Odessa to attend Odessa College focusing his studies on chemistry while...

Dec 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene Chapa Cuellar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion that will always be remembered. 

 

Irene was born on November 13, 1936, in Mission, Texas, to Jose and Modesta Chapa. She was...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Andrew Vasquez, 81, of Marfa, TX, passed away on December 23rd 2024 in Round Rock, TX.

 

Bobby was born to Roberto and Lucille Franco Vasquez on November 30, 1943 in Marfa, TX. He was educated in the Ector County ISD and graduated from Ector High School in Odessa, TX. He married Carolyn S. Swope on April 9th, 1966 in...

Dec 23, 2024

Ronald Linden Harris, passed away on Monday, December 23,2024 at home. 

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2024, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be held Monday, December 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with John Wamsley of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating.

Ron was born in Muskegee, OK, to Verna and Harry Sanders...

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Emery Dickman,78 yrs, of Gardendale, Tx, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Tx. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on December 27, 2024, at Sunset Funeral Home, with the Pastor James Bishop of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and...

Dec 20, 2024

Cathy Lynn Herndon, 66, of Odessa, TX passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

 Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeths Ann Seton Church. Arrangements are...

Dec 19, 2024

It breaks our hearts to share that Brock Bizzell, 22, died at home in Odessa on December 19, 2024. He entered this world on February 4, 2002, in Odessa, TX. He is survived by his parents, Gayle and Joe Bob Bizzell; brother, Clayton Oscar Bizzell; brother and sister-in-law, Jim Bob and Jessica Bizzell; uncle and aunt, Eddy and Jennifer Bizzell;...

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Eva Deloris Bryant was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to Hildred Eugene Bryant and Chloea Faye Voyles Bryant on October 13, 1948. She was the third of four children. The family moved to Iraan, Texas, when Eva was a young child.

 

While in school, she met the boy of her dreams who became the man she’d love and adore the rest of...

Dec 10, 2024

RC Quinton Kelley, Jr., 81, of Fruitvale, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Tyler, TX.

 

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Bill Eggar, officiating. Burial will follow at...