Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

Glendya Williams, 79, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on August 15, 2021.

She entered this world on November 28, 1941, in Wheeler, TX, born to Lyman and Viona Green. She was in the first graduating class at Permian High School. She earned her bachelors at Texas Tech University....

Aug 14, 2021

David Lee Richardson, age 82, went to his heavenly home on August 14,2021.

A memorial service will be held, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, Odessa, Texas, with Pastor Byron McWilliams and Randy Beard officiating.

David was born in Canyon, Texas to Jenness L. Richardson and...

Aug 12, 2021

Jo B. Todd, 96, died August12, 2021 in Burleson, Texas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 Am to 12:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Clydel Chapman officiating.

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Aug 12, 2021

Joan Martinez Burk, 65 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitations will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, and Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday,...

Aug 10, 2021

Loweta Mae Coates, 89, of Odessa Texas, passed away on August 10, 2021, in Odessa.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, August 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, with Clay Porter officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Loweta was born in Rule, TX to William and Bertha Newsom...

Aug 8, 2021

Stephen Francis Johnson, 77, of Odessa, Texas, Midland Memorial Hospital Transfusion Safety Officer, died August 08, 2021, peacefully at home in Odessa.

Stephen was born on May 24, 1944, at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station to John and Barbara Johnson. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy as a Navy Corpsman who...

Aug 8, 2021

Clyde Richard Hinton, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, friend, and most importantly family man, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2021 at the age of 68.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Debi Hinton; his children, Vicki Wells, Dale Hinton, Ricky Hinton, Carrie Shaver, TJ Weaver, Dylan Weaver, and Katie Weaver;  his sister,  Jean Brewster; his grandchildren, Jlynn Harris, John...

Aug 6, 2021

Allan Ray Collett (72) departed this earthly life on Friday, August 6, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with service to follow at 1:00 pm.  Burial immediately after at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial...

Jul 31, 2021

Kaye Lynn Harrison, 69, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on July 31, 2021, in San Angelo, Tx.

Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Friday, August 6 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 7 at NOLB Church with Brandon Utley officiating. Burial will follow...

Jul 30, 2021

Anthony Ray Olvera, 40, of Odessa, TX passed away on July 30, 2021, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born in Hobbs, NM to Andreia Neher and Noel Sanchez Olvera on May 04, 1981.  Raised in Sunnyside, WA. He married his “Babeh Babeh,” Amanda Olvera on September 08, 2018, in Midland, TX.  He worked as...

Jul 29, 2021

Ronald Lloyd Anderson peacefully passed away with his family by his side on July 29th, 2021.

Ron was born in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, July 10, 1954.  He is the son of Robert LeRoy Anderson and Mary (Dee Dee) Anderson.  He was raised and lived in Des Moines until proudly joining the Navy in 1971.  While...

Jul 29, 2021

Flor Maria Castillo De Villa, 48, of Odessa, passed away July 29, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas.

Flor was born in Ojinaga, Mexico on June 14, 1973, to Maria Guadalupe Olivas Orona and Domingo Castillo Jimenez. She was the eldest child and had 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She moved to Odessa in 1991 and raised...

Jul 27, 2021

Patsy Ruth Robbins died during the early morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 94.

Pat was born in Happy, Texas to James and Ila Gaston on February 11, 1927.  She married Harold (Dee) Holley on October 10, 1943 in Muleshoe, Texas.  They lived there, together with their 4 children, on a...

Jul 24, 2021

Joseph Thomas "Tom" Stalik, 70, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 23, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1951 in Snyder, TX, born to Willie and Margaret Stalik. He was raised in Odessa, Texas, and lived here the majority of his life.

Upon his high school graduation from Ector High School...

Jul 24, 2021

Pauline Amburgey Gage, 102, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and woman of remarkable talents and decades of achievements, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2021, in Odessa, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, she moved with her parents, G.E. and Elma Shows, to Odessa in 1926. She later graduated from...

Jul 23, 2021

[In her own words]

My name is Mary Jo Adams Russell Baker. On my birth certificate it is spelled Mary Joe, but I’ve used the girl version of “Jo” since my days in Junior High School. I was born in Burkburnett, Texas, November 27, 1925, in a house, and the event of my birth is hearsay, mostly...

Jul 23, 2021

Howard Cleo Houston passed away on July 23, 2021.

He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on December 13th, 1938, to Fred Cleo Houston and Kathryn Morgan Houston. Howard grew up and attended school in Clovis, where he graduated high school. He later moved to Odessa, Texas with his wife and children. He was active...

Jul 23, 2021

Jack H. Black, 94 of Slaton, Tx. Passed away on July 23, 2021 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, , 2021.

Jack H. Black was born in Rotan, Texas to Pearlie Ray Black and Mattie Lella Black on July 3, 1927. He married Maetta Higgins in...

Jul 22, 2021

Polytimi “Polette” Verouti Parker, 86, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born July 2, 1935 in Sparta, Greece to Theodore Veroutis and Marigo Marinakou Veroutis.

Polette grew up in Sparta with her five older siblings. She had a loving, playful, and adventurous spirit. She enjoyed sports and was a great...

Jul 21, 2021

Elva Molinar Espinoza, 83 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 26, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home (6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX).

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Sunset...