Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Charley Wayne Pool, 83 of Odessa Texas passed away Feb. 13, 2023.

Charley was born in Olton Texas on October 26, 1939, to Edgar and Zula Pool.  He attended Olton High School and then joined the United States Army where he proudly served 4 years.  He was stationed in various places such as South Korea where he...

Feb 13, 2023

Jimmy "Shorty" Dale Allen, Sr., 79, of Odessa, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Big Spring, TX.

Jimmy was born on January 8, 1944, in Lockney, TX to Noma Katherene Wash and raised by John Alvin Allen. Jimmy went to Ector High School. Shortly after, he was drafted into the Army from 1965 to...

Feb 13, 2023

Davin Stewart Smith, 31 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, in Pflugerville, Texas.  Davin was born in Odessa Texas on November 6, 1991, to Eric & Michelle Smith.

Davin attended Bonham Jr. High and was active in football, basketball, and track.  He graduated from Permian High School in 2010.  While at Permian, he...

Feb 12, 2023

William (Bill) J. Maupin, a loving father, grandfather, and grumpy great grandad passed away February 12, 2023, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday February 17, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral...

Feb 11, 2023

Carol Ruth Baker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Carol was born to Albert Joseph Voth and Della Mae (Stanley) Voth of Justin, Texas on January 20, 1938. She graduated from Northwest High School in 1955 and attended Decatur (now Dallas) Baptist College.

Carol...

Feb 10, 2023

Frances Marie Gunkel Boyles was born January 11, 1952, in Elk City, Oklahoma. Her parents Jack and Ada Gunkel moved to the booming town of Odessa, Texas, in 1954 to pursue opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry. Upon moving, the Gunkels became lifelong members of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Frances proudly attended Permian High School and graduated in 1970....

Feb 9, 2023

Medardo Valenzuela Ramírez nació el 08 de junio de 1935, en Tierras Nuevas, Ojinaga, Chih, hijo de Refugio Valenzuela y Carlota Ramírez, hombre fuerte, noble, de tierra y campo, con una filosofía de vida que inspiraba y acercaba a la gente a tomar su consejo, su presencia apacible que llenaba el espacio, después te acariciaba el alma con esa...

Feb 8, 2023

Virginia Ruth McClure (Sissy) was born on May 15, 1939, in Elmore, Texas. She received her eternal wings when she was called home on February 8, 2023, in Odessa.

Sissy was loved by many and was a mother to all who knew her. She was very protective of her loved ones and had a unique...

Feb 7, 2023

Stephen Marion Brooks, 69, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church Odessa with Byron McWilliams...

Feb 6, 2023

David H. Gallivan Sr., age 85, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 14th from 6-8 pm at Sunset Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, February 15th at 10 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset...

Feb 6, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Livingston McMillan was born November 25, 1952, in Kermit, Texas to the proud parents of Cotton and Dorthy Livingston. Sandy gained her wings February 6, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

In her passing, Sandy has been reunited with her parents, brother, son, and many other loved ones. She is survived by...

Feb 6, 2023

James Lowell Rhodes, 94 years old, of Penwell, Texas, went to his eternal home February 6, 2023, surrounded by his three daughters. Born prematurely in Seminole, Oklahoma on November 22, 1928 to the late S.E. and Iler (Studdard) Rhodes, Lowell was the youngest of four and came into the world with a low chance of survival. He eventually thrived,...

Feb 3, 2023

Ramiro H. Brito, 68, of Odessa Tx, passed away February 3, 2023 at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston Tx.

Rosary will be at 6:00 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday February 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Feb 1, 2023

Manuel Lopez Rodriguez, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Odessa, TX. Manuel was born in La Victoria, Coahuila, to Juanita Rodriguez and Natividad Lopez on June 26, 1942.

Manuel is preceded in death by his wife Maria I Barrientos Lopez and his parents Juanita Rodriguez and Natividad Lopez. He is survived by his children Jesus...

Jan 31, 2023

Clyde Curtis Brown, 87 years of age, of Midland, Texas, Died on January 31, 2023, in Midland.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, February 6, at Faith Tabernacle Church, Located at 1420 E. 42nd St in Odessa, with Janette Fischer of Faith Tabernacle officiating; Message will be brought by Dana Crane. Arrangements are by...

Jan 31, 2023

Leslie Allen Unruh, 94, of Enid Oklahoma passed away on January 31st, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Odessa Tx.

The visitation for Les will be held February 2, 2023, from 6:00- 8:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am February 3, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Chapel...

Jan 28, 2023

Peggy Masey Haller, 84, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with...

Jan 28, 2023

Harold Dean Kirk, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church at 1416 Texas, Odessa, TX, with Reverend Vaughny Taylor officiating....

Jan 26, 2023

Sandra Cisneros Duesler, age 59 of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023

Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.

Sandra Cisneros Duesler was born in Odessa, Texas, to Ignacio and Elva Cisneros on December 26, 1963.

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Jan 25, 2023

Delia Ochoa Morales, age 70, of Odessa Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2023,...