Obituaries
Norbert Albert Grona III
Oct 31, 2023
Norbert "Nobby" Albert Grona III, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home in Loveland, Colorado. Nobby was born January 19, 1960, to parents Norbert A. Grona Jr and Sandra Grona in Hobbs, New Mexico. After graduating from Bloomfield High School, Nobby met the love of his life, Sharon, overseas in Algeria. Nobby and Sharon...
Gerald Carpenter
Oct 29, 2023
Gerald Don Carpenter passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Gerald was born in Hamlin, Texas to Lewis and Lucille Carpenter on May 11, 1938. He spent most of his childhood in Odessa, Texas and his father owned the Chevron station on Andrews Highway. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1956 and attended Odessa College,...
Dorothy Josephine Hargis
Oct 24, 2023
Dorothy Josephine Hargis, age 93, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Austin, TX. She was affectionately known by her loving family as “Nanny Dot.”
Dorothy was born on July 26, 1930, to Adam George and Josephine Kowalski in Ft. Worth, TX. She attended high school at Northside High School in Ft. Worth, TX. She attended...
Stephan Alan Skaggs
Oct 23, 2023
Stephan “Steve” Skaggs passed away in Soap Lake, WA on October 23rd, 2023, at the age of 69.
He was born in Pecos, Texas on December 17th, 1953, to Frederick and Joyce Skaggs. He graduated from Peacock Military Academy in 1973. In his youth he worked as a Butcher in West Texas. Later, he became self-employed and...
Bruce Sawyer Hutto
Oct 23, 2023
Bruce Sawyer Hutto (1952 - 2023)
Bruce Sawyer Hutto, 71, of Odessa, Texas died at his home on October 23.
Bruce was born in Big Spring, Texas on January 11, 1952 to Virginia Sawyer Hutto and Thomas Louie Hutto. They were both thrilled to have a son at long last. Bruce graduated from Big Spring High School in 1970, where...
Helen Raye Davis
Oct 23, 2023
Helen Raye Davis, better known to all as “Granny”, entered into eternity on October 23, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.
Helen was born on July 1, 1940, to Johnnie and Joy King in Indio, California. Her family moved numerous times all across the country. Helen would graduate from Monahans Highschool in 1958. She went on to attend American Commercial Business College....
Delton Lee Caddell
Oct 21, 2023
Delton Lee Caddell passed away on October 21, 2023, at age 65, surrounded by family and friends in Odessa, TX.
Delton was born on August 16, 1958, in Munday, TX, to Walter and Joy Caddell. Delton worked in the oil and gas industry in Texas and New Mexico for over 40 years and was currently a consultant for...
Sarah Margaret Fewell
Oct 19, 2023
ODESSA, Sarah “Margaret” Fewell bade farewell to her earthly home on the morning of October 19, 2023, and was welcomed with jubilation into her heavenly home. Margaret was born in Okolona, AR on Valentines Day, February 14, 1935, to Leland Greer May and Daisy Dell Clark May, and was a little sister to Clark May. After spending her younger...
Baxter Lynn Breaux
Oct 14, 2023
DENVER, COLORADO - Baxter Lynn Breaux died peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 4, 1933, to Andre and Rita Breaux, Baxter led an extraordinary life.His incredible work ethic started at a young age as he helped his father deliver ice around the Beaumont area. While attending Lamar University,...
David Esparza
Oct 14, 2023
David "Cubano" Esparza of Odessa, Texas passed away October 14,2023 in Brownfield, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 21,2023 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
David was born in Naples, Florida, to Seferino Esparza and Nieves Losoya on March 27, 1964. He was married to Teresa Molinar on November 16, 1991, in Odessa,...
Barbara Lee Robbins
Oct 10, 2023
Barbara B. Robbins passed away on October 10, 2023, at age 92, surrounded by her loved ones in Fort Worth, Texas.
Barbara was born in El Paso, Texas to Jocelyn Kennedy and Ruth Bowden on October 11, 1930. Barbara earned her Master’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She began her teaching career in El Paso...
Eddie "Joe" Ward
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,...
Maxton Steel Winkler
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...
Elias Marin
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...
LaWanda Marie Brown
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,...
Kyle Wayne Steward
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...
Evelyn Joyce Brannan
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,...
Lucille Cameron Ellison
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,...
Larry Lee Anderson
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...
Linda Susan Ward
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...
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