Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Elaine Bell 86 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Mission Dorado Baptist Church with her pastor Jonathan Coleman officiating.  A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Apr 22, 2023

Carl H. Kemp, 82, of Odessa, TX, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2023.

Carl was born in Borger, Texas, to Kenneth and Leola Kemp. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jan Kemp; sons Mel Kemp and Joe Kemp; daughter Kimber Snider; sisters Theresa Hubbard and Marsha Jones; grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Apr 18, 2023

Ramona Grace Bishop, 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Sherwood Church of Christ with Lynn Money of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Ramona Bishop was...

Apr 17, 2023

Johnny Dale Ratliff departed his loving family on Monday, April 17, 2023, aged 67.

He was born on April 8, 1956, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, to Johnny Norman Ratliff and Nancy Jo Cody. John was an Air Force brat who traveled the world with his family living in several states and foreign countries...

Apr 16, 2023

Peggy Jean (Phillips) McWilliams, 94, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at The Broadmoor at Creekside in The Woodlands.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa TX  79762.

Graveside services will be held at...

Apr 16, 2023

Marca Michelle Washburn, 51, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surround by her family.

Marca was born to Tommy and Lynda Bryant in Odessa, TX, on May 25, 1971. Marca attended Permian High School and Texas Tech University. In her youth, Marca was a standout softball player. It is not...

Apr 15, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Patrick Knight, age 73 of Benbrook, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1949, to Donald William, Sr. and Veronica Agnes (Davis) Knight.  Larry was a proud patriot and served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting guns,...

Apr 15, 2023

Jerrod Cook, 35, of Granbury, Texas passed away on Friday, April 15, 2023, in Fort Worth Texas. He was born in Odessa Texas on May 19,1987 to Terry and Queta Cook.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held Thursday, April...

Apr 15, 2023

On Saturday April 15, 2023, John Fuller (85) of Odessa, TX went home to join the Lord and the love of his life in his eternal resting place. John was born in Galesburg, IL on July 30, 1937, to Miles Sheridan and Lennie Mable Fuller.

The visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX, on...

Apr 13, 2023

Geneva Louise Pearce, age 86 passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.  A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday April 19, 2023, also at Sunset Memorial...

Apr 10, 2023

Jennifer Jaye Dunn, 50, of Odessa, Texas was called to heaven on the 10th of April 2023 following a brief illness.

Jennifer was born in Odessa on the 5th of February 1973 to Jesse Lawrence Mendenhall, Jr., and Linda Clark. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1990. Jen worked in various sales positions and was currently...

Apr 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Velvia Ann (Russell) Payne. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 4, 2023

Armando Chavarria, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was a big hearted, generous, and loving son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, cousin and uncle.

He was born in Vicente Guerrero Durango, Mexico and was one of 11 siblings. Cowboys fan who loved singing, camping, nature, but most of all music, music was...

Apr 1, 2023

Charles “Lee” Minyard, 57, passed away on April 1, 2023, in Odessa after a long battle with cancer. Lee was a kind, friendly, salt-of-the earth man, who put his family and God before all others. He made many friends and no enemies and was a firm believer that hard work and respect could get you far in life. He was...

Mar 30, 2023

Donnie Mae Rapier, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away March 30,2023 in Odessa.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell of Bethany Christian...

Mar 28, 2023

Carolyn J. Denham, 75, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Carolyn J. Denham was born in Louisville, Kentucky,...

Mar 26, 2023

Ray Quiroz, 80, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, in Odessa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in the parish hall. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Ray was born in Marfa, TX, to Francisco and...

Mar 26, 2023

Nancy Lou Fisher, 87, of Odessa, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Nancy Lou (Bratton) Fisher was born in Moran, Texas to Etoile (Bankston) Bratton and Fletcher Bratton. She graduated from Moran High School and moved to West Texas in 1955. Nancy worked as an Administrative Assistant for many...

Mar 24, 2023

A Loving Farewell to The Honorable Judge “Jay” Gibson

The Honorable Judge Joseph (“Jay”) V. Gibson, III, husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Jay was born June 9, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Dr. Joseph V. Gibson, II and Harriet Wood Gibson of Kermit, Texas,...

Mar 24, 2023

John Walter Shelton of Odessa, Texas passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.  John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

John was born in Lubbock, TX to Paul and Letha Shelton on February 14th, 1952.  John graduated from Permian High school in 1970.  He married Lois Menzel on November 12th, 2005, in Gardendale, Texas.  John worked...