Obituaries

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...

Sep 13, 2023

Jose Angel Joven Jr., age 89, of Del Rio TX, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Odessa, TX.

 

Jose (Joe) Angel Joven Jr was born in Del Rio, TX, to Jose Angel Joven Sr. and Narcissa Chacon Joven on September 6,1930. He attended school at Del Rio High School. He married Yolanda G. Joven on November 2,...

Sep 12, 2023

 

Glenn Her­schel Benton of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2023.

 

He was born on February 4th, 1940, to Herschel A. and Francell E. Benton. Glenn was commissioned into the United States Navy where he worked in Morse Code Communications. After leaving the military, he worked in the Permian Basin in the Oil and Gas Industry...

Sep 9, 2023

 

 

Pete Almendarez Jr. of Odessa passed away on Saturday, September 9th.

Visitation will be at Iglesia Apostolica at 11111 16th Street Odessa, TX on Monday, September 18, 2023, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Celebration of life will start at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with Pastors Arturo Bustamante and Saul Rocha officiating.

Funeral services will also be...

Sep 9, 2023

Bertha Louise Willeke Powers was born December 4, 1933, in San Angelo, TX to Anton and Eula Mae Willeke. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, her eldest brother, Tony, and her daughter, Katherine Ann. She is survived by her older brother, Gus, of Burnett; her son, Wyman and his wife, Janie, of Horseshoe Bay; her daughter,...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Pamela Ann Jenkins (Pam) of Odessa Texas passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

A Memorial for Pam will be held in Fort Worth, Texas at a later date.

Pam Jenkins was born at All Saints Hospital in Ft Worth, Texas on February 14, 1959. She went to school in Fort Worth, Texas. She married Harry...

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Nancy Lynn Britt was called home on September 8, 2023. She was born October 17, 1947, in Bentonville, AK, and moved to Odessa as a young girl. She graduated from Permian High School in 1966. She married Curtis W. Britt at Westminster Presbyterian in 1971. She worked in commercial insurance for over 45 years until she retired in...

Sep 6, 2023

 

Paul Reed Teakell was born March 7, 1989. He was born on his due date, and that was the last time that he was ever on time. He was born to Lisa Teakell Keck and Robert Teakell in Odessa, Texas. Reed graduated from Fossil Ridge High School in Ft. Worth and attended Oklahoma State University where he majored in...

Sep 6, 2023

 

 

Kara Noel Story, a beloved resident of Odessa, TX, passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 35. Born on July 6, 1988, a day shared with her daddy's birthday.

Kara's dance journey began at the age of four, under the guidance of Tammie Locklar's Dance Studio, a journey that lasted until her senior year. She...

Sep 5, 2023

 

William Michael Glover, 72, of Kingsland, TX, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at home in Odessa, TX.

 

Michael was born in Odessa, TX to William Harvey & Dorothy Jean “McCall” Glover on April 15, 1951.  He graduated in 1969 from Permian High School and later attended TSTI in Sweetwater.  He looked forward to hunting every deer...