Obituaries

Birdie Miller

Birdie Miller

Jun 16, 2022

Obituary & Photo Pending

Beto Frausto

Beto Frausto

Jun 15, 2022

Beto Vinton Frausto, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, in his mother's arms.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Beto Vinton Frausto was born June 14, 2022, to Megan & Juan Frausto Jr.

Beto...

Bobby Wright

Bobby Wright

Jun 14, 2022

Bobby D. Wright Sr. entered his eternal resting place on June 14, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Bobby was born in Salem, Illinois to Eleanor Runge Wright and George Curry on January 22, 1947. He graduated from Permian High School. He obtained his associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Arlington State University. He married Paula R. Shaffer on...

Bennie Hancock

Bennie Hancock

Jun 14, 2022

Bennie Hancock, 76, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He entered this world on December 24, 1945, in Gorman, TX, born to Wallace and Florene Hancock.

He is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, wife, Janilyn "Hopie" Hancock, his sister's, Corley...

Jack Manning

Jack Manning

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...

Ladonna Collett

Ladonna Collett

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...

Richard Costa

Richard Costa

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.

Gabriel Lopez

Gabriel Lopez

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...

Lou Abbott

Lou Abbott

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...

Maggie Johnson

Maggie Johnson

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...

Raymond Tucker

Raymond Tucker

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...

Helen Martin

Helen Martin

Jun 6, 2022

Private Service.

Samuel Homsey

Samuel Homsey

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....

Orba Hight

Orba Hight

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...

Gregory Norwood

Gregory Norwood

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.

Ronnie Hobbs

Ronnie Hobbs

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...

Tomas Gonzalez

Tomas Gonzalez

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...

Paula Wright

Paula Wright

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...

Bentura Rocha

Bentura Rocha

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...

James Gatlin, Jr.

James Gatlin, Jr.

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...