Obituaries

Oct 17, 2021

On Sunday, October 17, 2021, Richard Justin Jorgensen, kind and loving father, husband, son, and brother passed away at the age of 36.

Justin (JJ), was born on January 21, 1985, to Molly Beard Taylor and Ricky Jorgensen. He was a 2003 graduate of Odessa High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice...

Oct 14, 2021

Billy (Bill) Lee Thomas, of Odessa, passed away on October 14, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas, officiated by Joshua Carpenter.

Bill was born in Norwood, Missouri to Mabel Irene (Campbell) and Charles Everett...

Oct 12, 2021

Sandy Kuhrau, age 79, of Midland, TX, passed away on October 12, 2021, in Midland.

Sandy was born February 17, 1942, to Clyde Weldon Davis and Tommie Thelma Greene Davis in Lampasas, TX. She is the youngest of 4 children, and they lived on a ranch. She trusted Christ as her Savior at the age...

Oct 12, 2021

Deborah Diane Johnson passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Odessa, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 16, at 3:00 PM at 3010 San Martin Court, Odessa, Texas.

It was Deborah’s wishes to be cremated and for her ashes to be spread into...

Oct 11, 2021

Tommie Frances Duvall Wilson, 82

Frances Wilson, age 82 of Odessa Texas, was called to her eternal home on October 11, 2021 with her son Jimmie, his wife Judy and daughter Rhonda by her side.

Frances was born on May 21, 1939 in Alma, Oklahoma.  She was the seventh child of twelve children born to...

Oct 11, 2021

Leon Lafette Fowler, 99, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021. He was 20 days shy of his 100th birthday.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 22, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Brantly Fowler officiating.

Leon was born near Boswell, OK to Ray Victor Fowler...

Oct 8, 2021

Manuel Javier Castillo, de 60 años, falleció el Viernes 08 de Octubre del 2021, en el hospital mch. Nació el viernes 02 de junio de 1961 en Madera, Chihuahua de Eduardo y Antonia Castillo.

A Javier le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y amistades.Le gustaba mucho viajar y visitar a todos sus familiares y escuchar música....

Oct 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Dr. John Mansfield Rogers, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 8, 2021

Gerald Maurice King (Gerry / aka Poppy) died on October 8, 2021 due to complications from dementia and heart failure. Gerry was born on August 31, 1944 to Maurice and Olive King, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

After spending his early childhood in Wisconsin with his mother and stepfather Loyd Green, he was brought back to Texas with...

Oct 6, 2021

Larry Allison Myers, 72, of Odessa, TX, passed away on October 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on October 16, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church of Odessa with Reverend Jimmy Braswell officiating. Sunset Memorial Gardens is handling the arrangements.

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Oct 6, 2021

Lena Faye Wynn Miller, 93, of Odessa passed away peacefully October 6, 2021 in Midland Texas. She was born September 3, 1928 in Hockley County to Clyde and Mabel Wynn.

Lena Faye known to everyone that met her as grandma, attended high school in Smyer, Texas where she played on the girls’ basketball team and graduated in...

Oct 4, 2021

Teresa Marie Sumner, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, in Odessa.

Teresa Sumner was born in Oak Hill, WV, where she grew up until she moved to Grants, NM, at age 13. She graduated from High School in 1966. Teresa married James “Jim” Michael Sumner in December 1967 and moved...

Oct 3, 2021

Mildred Lavon Bean, 89 years old, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the town of Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at...

Oct 2, 2021

Gregorio Acosta Valdez, 85, joined our Heavenly Father on October 2, 2021. Greg was born December 24, 1935 to Martin and Santos Valdez. Gregorio spent his younger years in Corpus Christi, Texas and later moved to Odessa, Texas where he worked in real estate and as a long-time groundskeeper at Ratliff Stadium. Greg took great pride in his work...

Oct 1, 2021

Deloris or "Dee", as she was often called, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Dallas of natural causes.

As a native of West Texas, it's not surprising that Deloris had a determination to her spirit that was unmatched.  She was formidable when she made up her mind when deciding the next direction...

Sep 30, 2021

Dean Rogers was called home on September 30, 2021, at the age of 50, in Odessa, Tx.

His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Dean came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Dean...

Sep 29, 2021

Virginia Ilene Infield Thomas, of Odessa, passed away on September 29, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 am on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas with Joshua Carpenter, officiating.

Virginia was born in Hominy, Oklahoma to Lura Lavina (Brittain) and Orley Nathan Infield...

Sep 26, 2021

Billy Dean Arnold peacefully passed away with his family by his side on September 26, 2021.  He was born in Overton, Texas on May 17, 1935.

Upon graduation in Overton, Texas, he attended 2 years at Kilgore College.  Billy moved to Odessa, Texas to work for Gulf Oil Corporation in 1956.  He married the love...

Sep 26, 2021

Frieda Mae Theesfield, 99, died peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Frieda was preceded in death by her husband Edmund (Ed) Theesfield, son Gary Theesfield, and grandson Ryan Theesfield. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Beverley Wilkerson, Steve Theesfield, and Roddy Theesfield and his wife Debra as well as her 12 grandchildren and...

Sep 26, 2021

Kimberly Dianne Frederick, 51 of Odessa passed away on Sunday September 26, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 2-5 PM, Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home for immediate family only.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 4, 2021, at Grace...