Obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Marjory Jane Jennings, 96, of Denver, CO, formerly of Odessa, TX, died peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2021, at Bellview Suites at DTC Assisted Living.

Born December 8, 1924, in Ft Wayne, IN, she is predeceased by her parents, William and Lois Cutting of Tulsa, OK, her late husband of 35 years, Willie...

Sep 5, 2021

Robert Troy Joiner went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Troy was born in Monahans, TX to Jean Squyres and Robert J. Joiner on July 13, 1959. The family moved to Odessa shortly thereafter, where Troy grew up and attended school. He graduated from Permian High School in 1977. After graduation,...

Sep 4, 2021

Raymond Earl (Pete) McAfee, 93, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021, at his home in Odessa surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Sunset...

Sep 4, 2021

Jo Frances Boring, 73, left this earth and went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Faith Fellowship Church, 1603 N. Grandview Avenue, Odessa, Texas.

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Sep 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha

October 4, 1926 — September 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 3, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Services will be at Holy Redeemer...

Sep 3, 2021

Donnie George “Howdy” Melton, 68, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, September 3rd, 2021, in Odessa.

A memorial will be held at 10am Wednesday the 8th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Aaron Zapata officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.

Donnie “Howdy” was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on December 22, 1952,...

Sep 2, 2021

Michael Joseph Carrasco, of Midland, TX, passed away on September 2, 2021 in Odessa, TX.

Michael was born in Pecos, TX on May 7, 1978, to Margie and Luis Carrasco. He attended Pecos High School and joined the United States Army right after graduating in 1996. He served honorably for 21 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant in...

Sep 2, 2021

Vicki Marlene (Smallwood) Vincent, 66, went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on September 2, 2021, at her home with the love of her life by her side.

She was born on February 6, 1955, in Odessa, Texas to Jimmy Winfred Smallwood and Janice Marlene (Foil) Foster.

Vicki graduated from Permian High School...

Aug 31, 2021

Michael “Mike” David Smith, 51 years old, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 6, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Sunset...

Aug 27, 2021

Heaven has gained another angel, our husband/father George G. Rodriguez Sr., 71 years old, of Odessa Texas, passed away on August 27, 2021, at ORMC in Odessa Texas.

Viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 12 PM to 6 PM, with Rosary to follow at 6:30. Funeral services...

Aug 26, 2021

Gertrude Dora Johnson, 97, of Midland, Texas passed away on August 26, 2021, at her home.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Skip Hedgpeth officiating.

Gertrude was born in Pony Creek, Texas to Albert and Marie Heiser on September...

Aug 26, 2021

Anton Albert Friske, age 77, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Anton was born in Knox City, TX to Lawrence and Martha Friske on September 3, 1943.  He grew up working as a farmer and went to Catholic school in Rhineland, TX.  He married the love of...

Aug 26, 2021

Johnny Lynn Kidd, 36, of Odessa, TX passed away on August 26, 2021, at his home.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jon Hendricks officiating.

Johnny Lynn was born in Odessa on January 11, 1985, to Johnny and Robin Kidd.

Aug 24, 2021

James Donald Hembree "Donnie", 74, passed away August 24, 2021, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born in Beaumont, TX, on December 21, 1946, the son of Maynard and Birtie Hembree.

James served with the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hopewell during the Vietnam War.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal...

Aug 23, 2021

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legacy Project at OCFC (Odessa Christian Faith Center).

Aug 22, 2021

Matilde Loera, 84 years of age, of Odessa passed away on August 22, 2021, in Odessa.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on August 27, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Fernando Bonilla officiating.

Matilde Loera was born in Matehuala, S.L.P to Augustine Chavez and Belen Puente on...

Aug 20, 2021

David Leslie Poyner, 69, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 20, 2021, in Odessa, TX. A memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 10:00 am, with Matt Jones of Grace and Mercy Fellowship officiating.

The youngest of three, David was born on June...

Aug 19, 2021

Billy Chandler, 48, of Woodsboro, TX, passed away on August 19, 2021, in Midland, TX.

Billy was born in Amarillo, TX to Clifford and Elaine Chandler on January 15, 1973. Billy graduated from Woodsboro HS and enrolled in Del Mar College where he received his certification as a welder.  This would in part start his 20+ year...

Aug 18, 2021

Annye Joe McIntosh Sanders passed away August 18, 2021, at the age of 97.

Annye Joe was born July 16, 1924, in Baird, Texas to Joe Bailey and Effie Weathers McIntosh, the second of four children born into the family.  She grew up in Callahan County, Texas, with many aunts, uncles, and cousins around her. ...

Aug 15, 2021

Michael “Mickey” Ray Hardison, age 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2021.

Mickey was born in Abilene, TX, on February 25, 1947. He is a graduate of Odessa High School, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He took great pride in serving as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for four...