Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Elma V. Brown, 106 years of age, of Odessa, Texas, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Odessa.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Faith Tabernacle Church, located at 1420 E. 42d street in Odessa, with Janette Fischer of Faith Tabernacle officiating.  Burial will follow at 1:00...

Jan 19, 2023

Victor Donaciano Hernandez, 83, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 19, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side.

In our grief, we are shaken by the totality of your life. Your unquestionable love for your family. Your life-long love of learning. Your acceptance of everyone and refusal to judge...

Jan 18, 2023

Mr. Pedro R. Martinez of Odessa, Texas, passed away surrounded by his wife, daughters and grandchildren on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 76.

Pedro R. Martinez was born and raised in Marfa, Texas, to the late Pedro C. & Angelita Martinez on January 24, 1946; where he also attended school before enlisting...

Jan 17, 2023

Patsy “Pat” McWhorter, 78, of Odessa was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Pat was born on June 22, 1944, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Randolph and Fern Dodson. She was the oldest of six siblings and was raised in Pyote, Texas, where she graduated high school and later attended...

Jan 16, 2023

Late Monday evening, January 16, 2023, Londa Jean Medlin was able to break the bonds of earth and finally hug her loving husband and son again. We will certainly miss her, yet we rejoice in her release from pain. The mental image of her reunion with James has helped us begin this new journey without her.

Londa...

Jan 16, 2023

John Baxter Latimer, 62, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 16, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, after almost a 2-year battle with lymphoma. We lost a great husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of too many people to count. His stories, antics, and sayings will live with us forever.

John was...

Jan 15, 2023

Bonnie Sue Stubbs, 84 of Odessa, Texas, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Dan Holbrook officiating.

Bonnie was born in Carlsbad, Texas on April 4, 1938, to Larkin and Eva Jones. Bonnie graduated...

Jan 14, 2023

Robert Wayne Massey, 59, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

There will be a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM. Following the service there will be a reception at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Family Center until 6:00 PM.

Bobby was born in...

Jan 12, 2023

Lisa Ann Darby, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and great aunt went home to be with the lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age 60.

Lisa graduated from Farewell Highschool in 1980 where she participated in band and twirling.

Lisa lived her life devoted to God, travel and family.

She is...

Jan 12, 2023

Nathan Eugene Stephens (Steve) was born June 28, 1932, in Royston, Texas, and passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

NE (Steve) joined the United States Air Force right out of high school.

He loved softball and he was a world class fast pitch softball pitcher. He won many trophies and...

Jan 8, 2023

Patricia Allen Fry, age 85, of Odessa was called to be with her Savior on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Sunset...

Jan 6, 2023

James “Jim” Byron Ward of Odessa passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Jim was born in Odessa on October 20, 1955, to Barney and Virginia Ward.  Jim attended Permian High School and the University of Texas at the Permian Basin before following in his father’s footsteps as an owner and operator of the Cashway...

Jan 5, 2023

James “Jimmy” Jay Johnston of Odessa, TX passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at home while studying his bible, ending a 75-year life of service dedicated to God, family, church, and community.

Born in Austin, Texas, to Joseph “Joe” and Vera Johnston on December 29, 1947, Jimmy relocated to Odessa when he was just...

Jan 5, 2023

Steve Engleman, 67, passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023.

He was born on November 2, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, to Thomas and Charlene Engleman. He grew up in Chandler, Indiana, meeting his high school sweetheart, Kala, at Castle High school during their freshman year. Steve and Kala married in 1974, and moved to Texas after their...

Jan 4, 2023

Aloha “Lola” Lorraine Lowery Gann, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Medical Center Hospital with her children & husband by her side.

Arrangements are being made by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.  Family is allowing visitors on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 6pm – 8pm, & Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday,...

Jan 3, 2023

Adrian Antonio Chavez, 53, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1969, in El Paso, Texas, to Jose Antonio "Tony" Chavez and Irma Margarita Chavez.

Adrian is survived by his mother, Irma; father, Tony; brothers, Brian, Jacob,...

Jan 1, 2023

Teresa Keele, 77, beloved mother, spouse, sister, daughter, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She entered this world on January 18, 1945, in Clovis, NM, born to Loyd and Mary Louise Davis.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home...

Jan 1, 2023

Rebajo Alexander (Jo) was born on July 1, 1927, to Tom and Florence Ferguson in Garza County, Texas. She was the third child born to the family and the first girl. She had two older brothers and would get another brother a few years later.

Her childhood was spent on farms in West Texas and...

Dec 30, 2022

Janice Marie Wood passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, peacefully in her sleep at her home in Kingsland, TX.

She was born September 12, 1951, in Kermit, TX, to John Ruel and Joyce Lynne Otts of Odessa, TX, where she was raised and educated.  On January 8, 1971, she married Donald Kirk Wood in Albany,...

Dec 29, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Barbara Layne (Hughes) Warren, 73, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Thursday, December 29, 2022, while surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Barbara was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Owen and Betty Hughes on April 12, 1949. She graduated...