Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

Howard Lee Morrow, 92, of Odessa, passed away November 19, 2021, in Llano, Texas.

Viewing will be at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Services at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating.

Howard was born in El Paso, Texas on July 14,...

Nov 18, 2021

Frank Lee Miller, 63, passed peacefully in his home in Gardendale, Texas on November 18, 2021.

Frank entered this world November 18, 1958, the fourth of five children born to GH Miller and Lexie Jackson Miller.

Frank was a life-long resident of Odessa, Texas. He attended several Odessa schools including Reagan,...

Nov 17, 2021

Dr. Charles Sweatt, 81, of Odessa, TX, peacefully passed away at home on November 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, following a battle with dementia, and suffering a stroke.

The family will receive friends for visitation and viewing on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral...

Nov 14, 2021

Melvin Lee Burdick, 87, died in Amarillo, TX on November 14, 2021. Melvin was born on May 19, 1934, to Levi and Fern Burdick in Oklahoma City, OK.  Services will be on Tuesday, November 23 at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.  Officiated by Paula Brooks and David Chisham of First Christian Church of Midland, where...

Nov 14, 2021

Carol Louise Kreidel Nelle, age 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 14, with her devoted husband of 64 years at her side.

A service will be held at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a graveside service following with Kimberly Stinson, Pastor of...

Nov 12, 2021

Scott Wesley Griffin, 63, of Odessa TX, passed away on November 12, 2021 in Odessa.

Visitation and Viewing will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Renee Phillips, officiating.  Burial...

Nov 6, 2021

Brenda Joan Wagner, 73, passed away on November 6, 2021, at her home in Odessa, Texas.

Brenda was born in Odessa to Johnny and Mona Wagner on September 1, 1948.  She graduated from Odessa High School in 1966 and attended the University of Houston.  She co-owned several businesses in Odessa.  Brenda retired from Town and...

Nov 5, 2021

Our sweet mom, grandma, nana, GG, and aunt went home to our Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family as she walked into her family in heaven, welcoming her with open arms and singing on November 5, 2021, at the age of 89.

Ollie Mae St. John Perkins was born to Earl and Maydell St....

Nov 4, 2021

L. Darlene Conn, 74, of Odessa, passed away on November 4, 2021, in Midland, Texas.

Darlene was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald and Helen Conn on May 28, 1947. She was a merchandiser in Missouri and California and served as House Mother to Kappa Delta Sorority Beta Epsilon Chapter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She...

Nov 3, 2021

Steve Chavez, 43, left his earthly home November 3,2021 in his home of Odessa, TX. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10am at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with preacher Travis Walker of Billy Hext Road Church of Christ, officiating. Graveside services to follow....

Nov 3, 2021

Leslie (Les) C. Blalock of Odessa Tx, passed away on November 3, 2021, in Odessa. Les was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on April 5, 1953. He attended several schools in the West Texas area, including Odessa High School, and graduated from Ozona High School in 1971. Les then went on to earn an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice...

Nov 2, 2021

Margaret Ann Brown, 81, of Odessa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on...

Nov 2, 2021

Rosella “Chella” Flores, 52, of Sanderson, TX, passed away on November 2, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Viewing: Monday, November 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm with a rosary to follow at 7:00 pm

Location: Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home (6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762)

Funeral Services...

Nov 2, 2021

Jack Ray Windham, 83, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A service for Jack will be 1:00 PM on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Interment to follow immediately after service at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Redemption Garden....

Oct 30, 2021

Sherman Lee Smith (age 72) died peacefully at his home in Odessa on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born June 5, 1949, in Norman Oklahoma.  He grew up in Lubbock, Texas, where he graduated from Coronado High School in 1967.  After graduating high school he attended South Plains College in Levelland.  In 1969 he transferred to Texas Tech...

Oct 29, 2021

John Douglas Miller went home to be with his Savior on October 29, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.  Funeral Services and burial will be held November 5, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Mack Roller of the Glenn Meadows Baptist Church of San Angelo officiating.   Scott Cotton, the Praise Minister of the same church, will assist.

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Oct 26, 2021

Bobby Wayne Riney, 80, of Wilson, Texas passed away on October 26,2021.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Bob was born in Slaton, TX to Fred Brookerson and Willie Mae Riney on...

Oct 23, 2021

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Oct 22, 2021

Jose P. Rodarte, 95 years old, of Midland, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 1:00 PM, October 29, 2021, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Midland, with Funeral Mass to follow.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Jose...

Oct 17, 2021

Larry Bob Hazard, 62, died in the early morning on October 17, 2021, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Abilene, Texas.

Larry was born September 17, 1959, in Breckenridge, Texas, to Bob and Betty Hazard. He moved to Odessa, Texas, with his family as a young child where he lived the rest...