Obituaries

Jun 12, 2022

Jack Manning, 96, passed away peacefully to join his bride in heaven on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

The family welcomes friends to join them for funeral services at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Clydel Chapman of Northside Baptist officiating. Graveside services will be held...

Jun 12, 2022

LaDonna Lucille (Greer) Collett, age 69, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

LaDonna was born May 11, 1953, in Houston, TX to the late Robert “Bill” William Greer and Juanita Grace Roberts. She married the late Allan Ray Collett on January 28, 1999, in Odessa, TX. LaDonna spent most of her life babysitting...

Jun 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Dominic Costa. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 11, 2022

Gabriel Lopez, 41, beloved son, brother, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

He entered this world on February 17, 1981, in Odessa, TX, born to Gregorio and Rosalinda Lopez.

He is survived by his father Gregorio Lopez; mother, Rosalinda...

Jun 11, 2022

Lou Ada Abbott passed away in the early morning of Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Odessa. Lou Abbott was born in Prenter, WV, on April 19, 1942.

Lou Abbott moved to Odessa, TX, in the summer of 1961 and married Lawrence Abbott.

Lou is preceded in death by her son, Stephen...

Jun 10, 2022

Maggie Madeline Johnson, beloved mama, grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma went to heaven on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born December 24,1927, to Ollie Mae Byford and George W. Byford in Cement, Oklahoma.

She married James Victor Johnson on September 16, 1958. She is preceded in death...

Jun 8, 2022

Raymond Glenn Tucker, 63, of Odessa, TX passed away on June 8, 2022, in Odessa.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 13, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Odessa.

Raymond was born in Andrews, TX, to Cecil and Vivian Tucker...

Jun 6, 2022

Private Service.

Jun 6, 2022

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Lynn Homsey, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 74.

Lynn was born on November 13, 1947, in Sayre, OK, to Lowrance and Dorothy (Elliot) Homsey. He graduated from Permian High School in 1966 and completed his associate degree at Odessa College....

Jun 3, 2022

Orba Donna Hight, 86, of Odessa, Texas, passed away at home on Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Northside...

Jun 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Gregory Earl Norwood. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2022

Ronnie Wayne Hobbs, age 62, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, in Great Bend, Kansas, as a result of injuries sustained in a racing accident. Ronnie was born April 28, 1960, in Monahans, Texas.

Ronnie graduated from Andrews High School in 1978, and began his electrical career with Cass Electric, an oilfield...

May 31, 2022

Tomas González, 87, passed through the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Tomas was born on December 15, 1934, in Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico, to Jose Antonio Gonzalez and Guadalupe Diaz Gonzalez.

He emigrated to the USA in 1953 under the Bracero Mexican Farm Labor Program and...

May 31, 2022

Paula Ruth Wright, 74, of Odessa, passed away on 5/31/2022 in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday June 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 612 E. 18th St. Odessa, TX with Rev. Fr. Bernard Getigan officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Paula was born in Dallas, TX to...

May 29, 2022

Bentura Rocha, 86, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2022, in Odessa.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with...

May 27, 2022

James Edward Gatlin Jr., 74 of Odessa, Texas, gained his wings on Friday, May 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

James was born in Key West, Florida, on June 16,1947, to James Edward Gatlin Sr. and Gladys Louise Gatlin.

James enlisted in the...

May 27, 2022

Jack Gordon May went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Jack was born in Odessa, TX, on December 16, 1943, and was the son of Judy and Elbert May.  Jack attended Odessa High School and graduated in the class of 1962.  On December 23, 1972, he married the love...

May 26, 2022

Gary D. Rudloff, of Midland, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by family.

Gary was born in Brownwood, Texas, to Betty and Bill Rudloff on August 27, 1950, and moved to Odessa shortly after. He married "Melissa" Ethel Eckloff on August 25, 1977, in New Mexico. For over 40 years, Gary worked in the oilfield...

May 26, 2022

Peter Bernard Carbery, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, on Monday, June 6, 2022. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.

Peter Carbery was born in...

May 25, 2022

Aida Benavides, 88, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 30, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St....