Obituaries
Norma June Prather
Sep 11, 2024
Norma June Prokish Prather, age 93, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:33 PM, in Odessa, Texas. Her legacy is found in her own words:
“I love You, Lord. Your mercies have never failed me. All my life, You have been faithful. All my days have been held in Your hands. I told troubled souls about...
Sue Kettle
Sep 11, 2024
Sue”Bertha” Kettle of Odessa, Texas left this Earth on September 11, 2024, to fly high with her Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be at Sunset Funeral Home on Sunday September 15, 2024, from 2-4pm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Christian Church on September 16, 2024, at 11:30. The Service will be officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell.
Sue Kettle (born...
Eddie Molinar Lopez
Sep 8, 2024
Eddie Lopez, age 87, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Odessa.
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odessa on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM,...
Donna Gayle McKandles
Sep 7, 2024
Our strong, beloved mother, Donna Gayle Truesdell McKandles, went to be with the Lord, her Savior on a perfect Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Celebration of life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa at 1:30 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024, with the Reverend John Wamsley officiating and graveside service immediately following at Sunset Memorial...
Henrietta Elder
Sep 4, 2024
Henrietta Elder (known to most as Granna), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of 76.
She was born May 8, 1948, in Alpine, TX to Henry Britt and Della Williams. She will be remembered for her endless love and strength for her family. She dedicated her life to her family,...
Salvador Bañuelos
Sep 2, 2024
Salvador Bañuelos, 89 years old of Odessa, TX, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Rosary to start at 6:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Sunset...
Carroll Ray Holder, Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Carroll Ray Holder “Tex” 58 passed away on August 31, 2024, in Odessa.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with pastor jimmy officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Tex was born in...
Humberto E. Palma
Aug 28, 2024
Humberto E. Palma, 70, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, August 28,2024 in Odessa.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Humberto was born in Ojinaga, Mexico to Melesio and Manuela Palma on January 14, 1954.
He married Martha Palma on June 19, 1974, in Ojinaga, Mx. He worked in the car business...
Arturo Lujan
Aug 27, 2024
Arturo Lujan, age 81, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:00...
Larry Leon Melton
Aug 19, 2024
Larry L. Melton died after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s on August 19,2024 in Odessa,Texas.
Larry was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on July 17, 1938, to Yvonne & Leon Melton. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1956 he married the love of his life, J’Nevelyn Williams Melton on September 3, 1960. They were blessed with a loving family: his daughter...
Paul Skelton, Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
Paul “Patty” Skelton Jr. 79, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Paul was born in Turkey, Texas on December 9, 1944, to Paul and Dinah (Chadwick) Skelton.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Paul and Dinah; and sister, Winnie Taylor of Levelland, Texas. Those left...
Kenneth Edward Williams
Aug 18, 2024
Kenneth Edward Williams. 57 years old, Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2024, in Odessa surrounded by family.
Kenneth Williams was born in Odessa, Texas to Jane Hailes and Edward Lee Williams on February 11, 1967. He went to Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. He married Joy Landfair on September 16, 1992, in Odessa, Texas. He attended New Mexico...
Billie F. Taulman Merriman
Aug 17, 2024
Billie Faye Merriman, 94, of Midland, TX, passed away on August 17, 2024, in San Angelo, TX.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX with Pastor Jan Reeds officiating.
Billie was born in Big Spring, TX to Wilford Homer and Nina Mae Bullock on August 19, 1929. She went...
Lupe Gonzalez
Aug 17, 2024
Jose Guadalupe (Lupe) Gonzalez, 86, of Odessa, TX passed away on August 17, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Odessa.
The visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, with a Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 6:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Mary Anne Unruh
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Anne Unruh left her family shortly after her 96th birthday on August 13, 2024, peacefully in her home in Odessa.
The visitation for Mary will be held on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, August 19th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home....
Laverne Baxter
Aug 12, 2024
Laverne Wester Baxter, 71, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 12, 2024, and was welcomed into Heaven with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," by Jesus Himself.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends John McLemore and Nick Carraway of Belmont Baptist Church officiating. Burial...
Bobbie Joyce Reed
Aug 12, 2024
Bobbie Joyce (Ross) Reed, age 93, of Odessa, passed away from this earth on Monday, August 12, 2024.
She was born on February 16, 1931, to Homer Edward Ross and Bertie Mae Fields Ross in Baird, Texas. She married Travis Reed on June 5, 1948, and had 72 years, 11 months and 16 days together before his passing in 2021. She...
Irma Romero
Aug 12, 2024
Maria Irma Romero, a devoted homemaker, beloved mother, and cherished member of the Odessa community, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on May 1, 1943, in Mission, TX, Maria was the loving daughter of Amado Martinez and Tomasa Garcia. Maria's legacy lives on through her large and loving family.
She is survived by her...
Mark Walters
Aug 10, 2024
Mark Eldon Walters, born on August 25, 1967, in Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Hazel Green, Alabama, at 56. Known for his hardworking and fun-loving nature, Mark was the life of any party and possessed a faithful servant's heart, always ready to help those in need.
A graduate of Crane High School, class of 1986, Mark...
Sharon Eugenia Jenkins
Aug 10, 2024
Sharon Eugenia Flowers Jenkins June 26, 1940 - August 10, 2024
Sharon Eugenia Flowers Jenkins, affectionately known as “Grandma”, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on June 26, 1940, in Centralia Illinois, Sharon touched the lives of many with her kindness, devotion, and unwavering faith.
Sharon was a proud 1958 graduate of Odessa High School....
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