Obituaries

Dec 13, 2021

Dorothy Bell McKelvey, age 95, passed away December 13, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.

Dorothy was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on July 5, 1926, to Bernice Caple Bell and James Ray Bell. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1947 where she met her husband, Otis C. McKelvey. They were married on August 23, 1947,...

Dec 13, 2021

Eiley Vee Romero, 11 months, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at home on December 13, 2021.

Eiley Vee was born in Odessa, TX on January 11, 2021. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. She loved and cared for everybody she met, even after the first meet. Eiley Vee was...

Dec 10, 2021

James Wellington White, age 82, of Odessa, Texas passed away on December 10, 2021, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 11:00am-1:00pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow immediately after at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

James, fondly known as; Red, Welly, Jim, Red...

Dec 9, 2021

Oteka “Teke” (Massingill) Hunt, age 96, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 9th.

Graveside services will be held for family and friends at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, December 15th at 3 PM. The Reverend John Wamsley will be officiating.

A reception will follow at the Odessa Country Club.

Dec 7, 2021

Armando Ybarra, age 64, of Odessa, TX, sadly left this world December 7, 2021.

Armando was born June 25, 1957, to Fernando & Carrie Ybarra in the small town of Junction, TX.

Armando was an industrial painter for many years and had a passion for it, he was raised with his...

Dec 6, 2021

Juanita Joye Zant, age 90, of Odessa, TX went to be with the Lord in the early morning of December 6, 2021.  Memorial Service will be held on December 20, 2021, 10:00 AM at The Bridge Church located at 3901 E. Yukon in Odessa, TX with Reverend Donnie Williams.

Juanita was born in Joinerville, TX...

Dec 6, 2021

Ruth Ann Dunnavant Riek peacefully left this world on December 6, 2021, at the home of her son and daughter in law.  She was born in Hartford City, Indiana on July 31, 1927, to Mary and Arthur Shane.  She had 3 brothers, Ramon, Don, and Dan all of whom preceded her in death.

Ruth Ann...

Dec 5, 2021

Mary Sue-Ann Burton, 3 months old, of Odessa Texas passed away on December 5th, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Mary Sue-Ann was born September 9th, 2021, to Haley Parris and Dakota Burton. Mary was loved by all who laid eyes on her, and she loved everyone she ever met. To Mary there were no strangers, just...

Dec 5, 2021

Oscar Maldonado, 72, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021, in Odessa.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr....

Dec 4, 2021

Cristina Montes Rayos, 52, passed away on December 4, 2021, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Marcus Zuniga...

Dec 4, 2021

Gailyn Jean Albritton, 77, of Paris, Texas passed away on December 4, 2021, in Midland, Texas.  She is survived by her daughter, Tami and son, Ronald.

Jean was born in Paris, Texas on January 9, 1944, to Monroe and Geraldine Dunnam.  She attended Odessa High School growing up.  Jean found her soulmate, Danny, in 1976;...

Dec 2, 2021

Michael “Boomer” McAlpine passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Matt Wilson officiating.

Michael was first born child to Bob and Neva (Cross) McAlpine in Archer City, Texas on June 2, 1953.

Michael was among...

Dec 2, 2021

Patsy Brown, 92, beloved mother and Grammy died on December 2, 2021.

She was born on November 6, 1929, in Albany, Texas to H.A. and Mary Jeffers.

Patsy is preceded in death by her father, mother, sister Rose Mary Hardin, son Larry Bailey, and daughter Mary Ann Culberson.

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Patterson, 92, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 30, 2021.

She entered this world on February 4, 1929, in Scotts Hill, TN, born to Iley Oscar and Mary Stanfill.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Goldie; son, Donald Patterson; son, Byron Patterson; and brother,...

Nov 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Lester, 79, of Midland, left this earthly home for his heavenly one on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Midland Memorial Hospital, in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland.

Funeral Services celebrating Bob’s...

Nov 27, 2021

Rick Duane Beardslee, 80, of Midland, TX, passed away on November 27, 2021, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr....

Nov 26, 2021

Bettye Lou (Pulliam) Blackwood passed away from this life and into her Heavenly home on November 26, 2021.

She was born on July 18, 1942, in Jackson, MI, to Gilmore "Dottie" Pulliam and Madeline Howard Pulliam. She was raised in and claimed Owensboro, KY, as home. In 1959, she married Joe Blackwood at the age...

Nov 21, 2021

After more than a century of enjoying life on her Lord’s earthly creation, Wynell Blacklock Simpson peacefully took her promised place in heaven on November 21, 2021.

Wynell was born on May 22, 1921, to John and Maggie Blacklock in Hamilton County, Texas, the youngest of eight daughters.

Growing up on...

Nov 21, 2021

Larry Joe Stringer, age 66, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Born September 30, 1955, in Odessa, TX. He graduated from Odessa High School class of 1974, and attended college at University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated class of 1978 with a...

Nov 20, 2021

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