Obituaries

Walter "Skip" Chorney

Dec 18, 2021

Walter Leon “Skip” Chorney passed away December 18, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Walter Leon Chorney was born in Elmira, NY on August 11, 1946, to Walter Chorney and Katherine Proko Chorney.

He graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1964, then attended...

Everett "Pat" Pounds

Dec 17, 2021

Everett Patrick “Pat” Pounds, age 79, passed away on December 17, 2021.

Pat was born on March 17, 1942, in Houston, Texas to parents Everett and Marcell Pounds (decease).  Pat is also preceded in death by his beloved stepfather, Dug Sutton.

Pat is survived by his beloved wife, Patsy Boner Pounds...

Gloria Phillips

Dec 14, 2021

Gloria Dianne Phillips, 72, of Odessa, TX, passed away on December 14, 2021, in Odessa.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, December 17, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Mike...

Jeanna Wood

Dec 14, 2021

Jeanna Beth Wood, of Odessa, Texas, devoted mother, and friend to numerous people, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

She was born in Sweetwater, Texas on August 5, 1941.  Moving to Odessa, Texas with her parents, where she graduated at Odessa High School.

Left to cherish her memory...

Dorothy Mckelvey

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,...

Eiley Romero

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...

James White

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...

Oteka "Teke" Hunt

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.

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Armando Ybarra

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...

Juanita Zant

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...

Ruth Dunnavant Riek

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...

Mary Burton

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...

Oscar Maldonado

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....

Cristina Montes-Rayos

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...

Gailyn "Jean" Albritton

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;...

Michael "Boomer" Mcalpine

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...

Patsy Brown

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.

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Mary Patterson

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,...

Robert "Bob" Lester

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...

Rick Beardslee

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....