Obituaries
Mary Milam
Sep 29, 2024
On Sunday, September 29th, 2024 Mary Margaret Milam entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at the blessed age of 91.
A public visitation celebrating her life will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 8th from 5:00-7:00. A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with Reverend Dr. Jimmy...
Gertrude Jeanette (Jean) Smith
Sep 29, 2024
Gertrude Jeanette (Jean) Smith, 96 years of age, departed this earth to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Odessa, TX.
A private service will be held for family members.
Jean was born in San Angelo, TX to Artie G. and Hattie G. Kingston on October 26, 1927. She attended school in Corpus Christi, TX. She married James F. Smith...
Larry Lynn Davis
Sep 29, 2024
Larry Lynn Davis, a devoted servant of the Lord, a loving husband, father, son, and grandfather, went home to be with his Savior on September 29, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with chronic illness. He was 59 years old.
He was born on March 15, 1965 to Carl and Barbara Davis and graduated from OHS in 1983. He married...
Holice Wade Smith
Sep 26, 2024
Holice Wade Smith, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of September 26, 2024, in Odessa, TX.
Born on August 17, 1935, in Bixby, OK to Lee and Bea Smith, Holice was just as funny as he was kind, known for his gentle spirit and loving nature. He was a joyful follower of Jesus who dedicated...
Frankie "Sue" Maldonado
Sep 25, 2024
Frankie Sue Maldonado,73, of Odessa, TX passed away on September 25, 2024, in Odessa.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 1-5pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 1pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Sue was born in Shamrock, TX to William and Pauline Dominey on March 25, 1951. She attended school...
Dennylynn McClinton
Sep 24, 2024
DennyLynn (Dene) McClinton, 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be at 6:00PM Wednesday, October 2nd, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, October 3rd at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Mercy – Sunset...
Billy Lee York
Sep 21, 2024
Billy Lee York, 74, of Lubbock, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at home wrapped in the arms of our precious Jesus.
Billy was born on April 2, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late JD and Hazel Weaver.
Billy graduated from Roswell High School in 1968, where he was a standout football player. His athletic career continued at...
Gaylynn Garrett
Sep 20, 2024
Gaylynn Garrett passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. She was born September 13, 1953 in Odessa, Texas.
Darren Lee States
Sep 18, 2024
Darren Lee States, 64, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Pastor Lyndel Lee of Tanglewood Baptist Church, Odessa and Bro. Russell White of Victory Baptist Church, Stephenville, officiating. Arrangements made by Sunset Memorial Gardens &...
JoAnn Rubio Aranda
Sep 18, 2024
JoAnn Rubio Aranda, 63, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Rosary will be Friday, September 20th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Burke Millard, of Crossroads Church officiating.
JoAnn was...
Jess Ellis Jones, Sr.
Sep 16, 2024
On September 16, 2024, after 89 years of life on this earth, Jess Ellis Jones moved to his new home and new body to be with Jesus in heaven. He had resided for 46 years in Odessa, Texas with his wife Barbara. They were married for 71 years and have six children: Karen Cowley (Marshall), Guthrie, OK; Diane Pharr (Richard),...
Kelly "K.K." Eugene Keesee
Sep 14, 2024
Kelly Eugene Keesee passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on May 11, 1958, in Abilene, Texas to E.W. ‘Dutch’ and Nancy Keesee. He spent most of his years in Odessa, Texas, graduated from Permian High School in 1976 and attended Odessa College.
Kelly, nicknamed "K.K.", was a man who brought humor and laughter to...
Norma June Prather
Sep 11, 2024
Norma June Prokish Prather, age 93, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:33 PM, in Odessa, Texas. Her legacy is found in her own words:
“I love You, Lord. Your mercies have never failed me. All my life, You have been faithful. All my days have been held in Your hands. I told troubled souls about...
Sue Kettle
Sep 11, 2024
Sue”Bertha” Kettle of Odessa, Texas left this Earth on September 11, 2024, to fly high with her Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be at Sunset Funeral Home on Sunday September 15, 2024, from 2-4pm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Christian Church on September 16, 2024, at 11:30. The Service will be officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell.
Sue Kettle (born...
Eddie Molinar Lopez
Sep 8, 2024
Eddie Lopez, age 87, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Odessa.
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odessa on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM,...
Donna Gayle McKandles
Sep 7, 2024
Our strong, beloved mother, Donna Gayle Truesdell McKandles, went to be with the Lord, her Savior on a perfect Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Celebration of life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa at 1:30 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024, with the Reverend John Wamsley officiating and graveside service immediately following at Sunset Memorial...
Henrietta Elder
Sep 4, 2024
Henrietta Elder (known to most as Granna), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of 76.
She was born May 8, 1948, in Alpine, TX to Henry Britt and Della Williams. She will be remembered for her endless love and strength for her family. She dedicated her life to her family,...
Salvador Bañuelos
Sep 2, 2024
Salvador Bañuelos, 89 years old of Odessa, TX, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Rosary to start at 6:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Sunset...
Carroll Ray Holder, Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Carroll Ray Holder “Tex” 58 passed away on August 31, 2024, in Odessa.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with pastor jimmy officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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