Obituaries

Feb 13, 2022

Carolyn Russell, 79, of Trent, TX, passed away on February 13, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Carolyn was born in Trent to Clara Bell Henager and Thomas Melvin Raborn on October 26, 1942. She went to school at Odessa High School. She married Vernon Russell June 19, 1982, in Odessa, TX. Carolyn worked in the public...

Feb 12, 2022

Nancy G. Neel-Bass was born September 29, 1964, to James Merrill Neel Sr. and Lanell Chaffin Neel in Houston, Texas. She attended school in Houston and graduated from St. Agnes Academy.  Nancy began her college studies at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and finished her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Black Hills State University in South...

Feb 10, 2022

Garland “Vance” Ford, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Vance was born in Monahans, Texas on June 17, 1956, to Al and Marie Ford.  His family moved to Odessa shortly after and never left “home”.  Vance was an only child, but enjoyed spending time with his...

Feb 9, 2022

Lola Katherina (Hildenbrand) Malcolm, age 84, went to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Odessa after a brief illness. Lola was born October 3, 1937, in Higgins, TX.

Lola was the loving wife of Paul “Dick” Malcolm, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage earlier this...

Feb 8, 2022

Joe McCulloch, 79, of Midland, TX passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Hoskinson of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church officiating.

Joe...

Feb 8, 2022

Bill Barnhill, age 95, left this earth for his eternal home on February 8, 2022.

Bill was born on May 31, 1926, in Cisco, TX.  He attended school and played football for the Cisco Loboes.  He left school early to proudly serve in the United States Navy during WWII.  He later completed his GED to...

Feb 6, 2022

Donald Alford, age 72, died February 6, 2022, in Crane, Texas. Donald was born March 7, 1949, in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Hardy and Marjorie Alford Sr. He attended public schools in Odessa. He worked at the MCM Fundome in Odessa, Texas for 20 years.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents,...

Feb 4, 2022

Anita Childress Elms passed from this world on February 4, 2022.  Though small in stature, Anita leaves a large legacy in her hometown of Odessa and in her extended family. While we grieve her death, we also give thanks for her large life.

The youngest of four girls born to Marjorie and Jack Childress, Anita...

Feb 4, 2022

Kethel Ray Broadstreet was called home to be with his Lord on February 4, 2022, at the age of 87, after a long illness.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and he will be dearly missed.

Ray was a Navy veteran of Korea, and a retired employee...

Feb 4, 2022

Nancy Brewer, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on February 4, 2022.

She entered this world on April 9, 1934, in Rio Hondo, TX, born to Finis and Dalta Fox. She is survived by her son, Richard Doss and his wife Kathy; son, Jay Doss;...

Feb 4, 2022

Roberta Jewel " Birdie" McElroy, age 64, passed away peacefully at home in Odessa, Texas, on February 4, 2022.

Birdie McElroy was born on October 23, 1957, in El Paso, Texas, to D.L. and Jewel McElroy. She was a graduate of Bel Air High School. Birdie is best remembered as a homemaker and an active...

Feb 4, 2022

Kenneth Zack Little, 89, left his home on Earth and entered his heavenly home peacefully on February 4, 2022. He was surrounded by family & loved ones. Kenneth was born on November 28, 1932, to Alvis & Johnnie Lee Little. He went to elementary school in Odessa and junior high and high school in Mt. Vernon, Texas, where he...

Feb 2, 2022

RaúlTarín Zapata 66, encontró la paz eterna después de su lucha inclaudicable el 2 de Febrero, 2022.

Raúl nació el 8 de Septiembre de 1955, sus padres son Raúl Tarín García y Julia Zapata Banda. El estudio en la Facultad de Zootecnia en la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua.

En los años setentas el conoció a...

Feb 2, 2022

Our gruff teddy bear, Papa Lew Dingman, departed peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He first met headstrong Barbara Gatlin in 1st grade Sunday School in Paris, Texas, and life kept bringing them together. At 79, Lew transitioned peacefully in our Odessa, Texas home, assured of his family’s love both here and across the country.

We will...

Feb 2, 2022

Tomasa Telles, age 90, was born in Grandfalls, Texas on December 29, 1931, to Salome and Severa Porras. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, she received her heavenly wings in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery....

Feb 1, 2022

Jim (Jimmy) Lara born May 15, 1952, of Balmorhea Texas went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2022, at his residence in Odessa, Texas.

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

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 4,...

Feb 1, 2022

Brian Henry Fischer, 64, of Odessa, passed away on February 1, 2022.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Brian was born in Houston to Henry Harrell and Catherine Kay Fischer on March 3, 1957. He went...

Feb 1, 2022

Jesús Natera partió para estar con el Señor el 1 de Febrero de 2022 en Odessa, Texas a la edad de 90 años.

A Jesús le sobreviven su esposa, María Natera; hijos, Samuel, Raquel (Daniel), Jorge Luis (María), Rodrigo (Patricia), Normali, Eva (Ricardo) y Saúl (Manuela), y sus 20 nietos, 28 bisnietos y una tataranieta....

Jan 31, 2022

Virginia Louise Richey left us Monday, January 31, 2022, at MCH Hospital in Odessa, TX.

She was born on July 26, 1927, to William Edwin and Quimba Lula Jordan in Kilgore, TX.  She married her husband, James Floyd Richey on December 24, 1949, in Gladewater, TX.

Virginia had several jobs including...

Jan 30, 2022

Ramon J Chavez passed away peacefully Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 87.

Ramon is survived by his spouse, Petra Chavez; children, Robert (Aracely), Ramon (Nancy), Raul (Maria), Roy (Lisa), Ricky (Lucy), and Rosemary Chavez, as well as multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ramon is preceded...