Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Christian Glenn Pitts took his seat in Heaven next to Jesus on Friday, January 28, 2022.

He was born on October 21, 2011 in Midland, Texas to Kelly Ann Brooks and Colter Glenn Pitts.  He was perfect from the start but at the age of six months an unfortunate medical mistake left him requiring around...

Jan 28, 2022

Beth Lyn Kirkpatrick, 78, of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at New Life Church with Tim Halstead of New Life Church, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are...

Jan 28, 2022

JAMES BARRY SYKES was welcomed into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa TX. The family appreciates the medical staff, especially the Critical Care Unit who worked tirelessly on Barry’s behalf during those last few days of his life on this earth. He is now...

Jan 23, 2022

The Family of Raul Matta announce with deep sorrow that our beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Raul was born on November 8, 1955, in Pecos TX.

He was a United States Army Veteran. He was very proud of serving during the Vietnam era. Raul also served in the...

Jan 22, 2022

Hector Bullard, 59 years old, of Odessa, TX made his journey to heaven surrounded by loved ones on January 22, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral Services and burial will be held on January 28, 2022.  Church service...

Jan 22, 2022

Jacob ~Jake~ Wayne Milam, age 25, of Odessa, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Monday, January 2022 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

A celebration of his beautiful life will be held 1:00 PM, February 1, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Pastor Larry...

Jan 21, 2022

Bernie S. Tull, age 83, of Lubbock, Texas passed away January 21, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.

Visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2022, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will...

Jan 19, 2022

On January 19, 2022, Donna Lynn Hodge joined her lord and savior in heaven after a long fight with cancer.

A loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend.  These attributes only describe a small part of the huge impact she made on all our lives. Her selflessness, dignity, and passion for serving others was one...

Jan 19, 2022

Lois Gene Booth Wood, 90, of Odessa, Texas passed away on January 19, 2022 in Odessa, Texas

Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 PM, Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 24, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with the...

Jan 16, 2022

Jennifer Hestand of Dallas was taken by our Lord on January 16, 2022, in Grapevine, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Crossroads Church with Reverend...

Jan 13, 2022

Jesus "Jesse" Silvas Jr., age 68, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home January 13, 2022.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...

Jan 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcella Ruby Bassett. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 9, 2022

Linda Sue Shewell Sullivan of Odessa, Texas, entered this world January 9, 1946, and left on her seventy-sixth birthday for her eternal life January 9, 2022.

Linda was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Robert and Helen Shewell.  After moving to Texas, she attended schools in Lubbock, then graduated from Odessa College and...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arely Sotelo Navarrete of Odessa, TX who received her heavenly wings on January 8, 2022, at the age of 37.

Arely was born on September 27, 1984, in Odessa, TX.  She was a dedicated mother first and foremost.  She treasured her...

Jan 6, 2022

Gloria June Horrell, age 77, entered Heaven's Gates on January 6, 2022.

She was born in Abilene, TX, to Barbara and Rex Trusler on January 16, 1944. Gloria married her love, Tom David Horrell on June 15, 1962, in Abilene, TX.

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She...

Jan 5, 2022

Brittany Raye Woodward, age 34, gained her Angel wings on January 5, 2022, at Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Brittany was born January 3, 1988, in Odessa, Texas to Donald and Tammy Winkler. She graduated from Odessa High School.

Brittany had a beautiful and kind heart. She loved making memories with her family, children, and co-workers....

Jan 4, 2022

Marilyn Ruth Laughmiller Farthing Roloff, age 85, of Odessa, Texas, died on January 4, 2022, at home with her husband Ron by her side and surrounded by several members of her congregational family.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services...

Jan 3, 2022

Adela Larrea Vasquez was born in Odessa, Texas on May 11, 1949, and received her heavenly wings on Monday, January 3, 2022.

She lived most of her years in Odessa, Texas.  On August 10, 1968, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Vasquez in Alice, Texas.  She leaves behind her beloved mother, Aurora Larrea;...

Jan 3, 2022

Joyce M. Covington, 87, died in Midland, Texas on January 3, 2022.

Joyce was born May 5, 1934, to Jimmie and Emma Sullivan Weeks in Wood County, Texas. The family moved to Odessa in the late 1940’s where she attended public schools. She enjoyed being a member of the girl’s baseball team at Odessa High...

Jan 3, 2022

Dr. Thomas Hohstadt, age 87, was born September 5, 1933, in Ryan, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Maye Hohstadt. He died January 3, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.  He was married to his wife Muriel Colvin July 21, 1957.  He was an international symphony conductor, author, lecturer, recording artist, composer, and soloist.

A Fulbright scholar, he earned four advanced...