Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

Jimmy Harold Jones, husband, father, grandfather and now our precious guardian angel, passed from this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

He was born February 8, 1935, in Dublin, Texas, to the late Robert and Polly Jones.  Jimmy attended high school in Cisco, Texas. He graduated...

Oct 8, 2022

Beverly "Susie" Susan, 75, beloved mother and sister, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Odessa Texas.

She was born on November 14, 1946, in Odessa, Texas, to Vernon and Elaine Toone. She was a 1965 graduate of Permian High School and went on to pursue her love of singing. For many years she toured in...

Oct 8, 2022

Betty Jewel “Slaughter” York was born in San Saba, Texas on September 11, 1934. Betty graduated from San Saba High School, where she had met and married the love of her life, Robert Doran York on June 9, 1951.

Betty was an example of a life well lived. Betty and Robert celebrated their...

Oct 4, 2022

James Ratliff Hurt, Jr. was born on November 4, 1953. Born and raised on the family ranch in Odessa, Jay loved nothing more than the life of a rancher. He attended Austin Elementary and Crockett Junior High, where he met his wife of 49 years, Vickie Carol Thomas. Jay and Vickie graduated from Odessa High School in 1972 and...

Oct 3, 2022

Bobby Reed,75, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Byron McWilliams of First...

Oct 3, 2022

Glenda Joyce Hillis passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, in Odessa, TX, after a lengthy illness.

Glenda was born April 10, 1943, to Leon and Nina Sledge in Eastland, TX. Glenda was married to James Hillis for 35 years. She has been a resident of Odessa for the past 55 years. Glenda was a member...

Sep 28, 2022

A beloved wife, mother, sister, nana and friend, Joan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX, with Kit Love officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens funeral home.

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Sep 27, 2022

Since 1953, Julian “Coach” Pressly has been an Odessa fixture.   During an October 2021 interview, Coach stated he hoped Odessans would remember his slogan, “Life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives.”  And, what an impact he made!

Born January 18, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas, Coach was the son...

Sep 26, 2022

Mike Fierro, Sr., age 81, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Mike Fierro was born in Marathon, Texas, to Ventura and Manuel Fierro on September 29, 1940. He went to school in Kermit, Texas. He married Amelia Fierro on January 6, 1961, in Kermit, Texas.

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Sep 24, 2022

Dorothea Jean (Forehand) Hix Howell, age 89, passed from this life Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Midland, TX.

Dorothea was born on May 24, 1933, to Burgess and Maye Forehand in Haskell, TX. She married Leroy Hix on July 15, 1950, and enjoyed 43 years of marriage, until his death on December 30, 1993. Dorothea...

Sep 23, 2022

Kade James Rodriguez, 4 days old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 30, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Babyland, with Pastor Doug Herget officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Sep 21, 2022

Salvador “Sal” Jordan, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation and viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 23, 2022. Recitation of the Rosary will start at 6:30 PM.  Funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Sep 19, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Thomas Millican. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 19, 2022

Delmar Gene Crane, a longtime Odessa resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on September 12, 1941, in Qulin, Missouri, to the late Raymond Wesley Crane of Thurber, Texas, and the late Dathel Jullean Scott Crane of Qulin, Missouri.

Affectionately known as...

Sep 17, 2022

Jarrell Robert Driver, age 60, of Midland TX, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Midland TX, after a short battle with cancer.

In lieu of a formal visitation, the family will be receiving guests at the home on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at 1204 Castle Rock Court,...

Sep 16, 2022

Donald Paul Reaves, age 93, passed away Friday, September 16th, 2022, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church (401 West County Road) with the Reverend Ricardo Lopez officiating. Following the service, there will be family visitation and refreshments in the St. John’s...

Sep 16, 2022

Betty Jo Pierce, 89 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Antonio.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 23, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens beside her loving husband.  Pastor David Rivera will officiate.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvis...

Sep 14, 2022

Danny Edwin Galle, age 66, of Odessa passed from this life Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Odessa. He was born June 20, 1956, in Denver City, TX, to D.E. and Marie Galle.

Danny retired from EI Paso Natural Gas in the Communications Department after 34 years. He retired for 2 years and went to work...

Sep 14, 2022

Noble Duane Talley, age 75, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, Texas to live forever with Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 5 PM-8 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 6801 East Hwy 80 in Odessa.

Funeral services will...

Sep 14, 2022

Billie Jean Cole O’Shield, 89 years old, passed away peacefully to her Heavenly Father early Wednesday morning on September 14, 2022, in Odessa.

She was born in Bauxite, Arkansas on October 26, 1932, to Arlie Ray and Noma Lee Cole.  She moved with her family at an early age to Talco, Texas where she went...