Obituaries
Kristal Marie Diamond Zavala
Jan 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristal Marie Diamond Zavala, 25, of Odessa. She walked through the gates of heaven on January 15, 2025, at Odessa Regional Hospital.
Visitation will take place January 24, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 25,...
Max Dwaine Sharp
Jan 14, 2025
Max Dwaine Sharp, 93, of Odessa Texas, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday January 24th, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home with Reverend Dr....
Oralia Waddell
Jan 14, 2025
With a heavy heart we celebrate the life of Oralia Waddell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was called to her eternal resting place on January 14, 2025, at the age of 72, after her courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will always be remembered and...
Janette Ruene Briscoe
Jan 12, 2025
Janette Ruene Briscoe October 31, 1965 – January 12, 2025
Janette Ruene Briscoe, age 60, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born on October 31, 1965, Janette was a proud graduate of Odessa High School, Class of 1983, where she was a dedicated member of the OHS swim team. She was also actively involved in the Ector...
Charles Ronald Copeland
Jan 9, 2025
Charles Copeland, a child of God, passed to eternity with family and friends by his side on January 9th, 2025. He was born on September 15th, 1937 to Ida V and Buck Copeland. Charles grew up in Lawn, Texas and graduated from Lawn High School, and then attended McMurry College. Charles served in the United States Army from 1962 to...
Morene Stribling
Jan 7, 2025
Morene Stribling, 88, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2025, in Odessa.
The visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, January 13, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with nephew, Thad Chambers, officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...
Iris Gonzales
Jan 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Iris Salcido Gonzales, who left us on January 4, 2025. She was 57 years old.
Iris was a devoted Christian, a woman of unwavering faith who found comfort and strength in her relationship with Jesus Christ. She was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church in Midland,...
Cole Chandler
Jan 3, 2025
Cole Dustyn Chandler passed away on January 3, 2025, in Midland, TX at the young age of 36.
Cole was born on September 13, 1988, in Odessa, Tx to Kevin and Cyndi Chandler. At a young age, he was always jumping at the chance to hang out with his father and grandfather. Whether that was going hunting or fishing, the three...
Jim Bob Cavender
Jan 3, 2025
Jim Bob (J.B.) Cavender, 84, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025.
A celebration of his life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at New Life Church, with Lynn Money officiating.
J.B. was born in Eastland, TX, on July 18, 1940, to Willie and Leona Cavender. He graduated from Odessa High School and later...
Anna Beth Whitley
Jan 3, 2025
Anna Beth Pullin Whitley was born October 5, 1926 to Perry Allen & Mattie Christine “Kidd” Brookshire Pullin. She was 1 of 12 children & the last surviving of her siblings and their spouses. She married R. N. “Junior” Whitley May 1, 1942. She was known as Mom, Mamaw, Grandma, Anner, & A.B. by those who loved her most. She...
Matilde Carrasco
Jan 2, 2025
Matilde Carrasco, 93, beloved mother, spouse, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
She entered this world on March 14, 1931, in Chihuahua, Mexico, born to Cipriano and Merced Gonzales.
Matilde’s hobbies included sewing & cooking. Cooking was definitely her love language.
Matilde is preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano & Merced Gonzales; her husband,...
Kingston "TaTa" Andrew Pinick
Dec 30, 2024
Kingston Andrew Eugene Pinick went to be with our dear Lord Jesus on December 30, 2024, born October 9, 2019, after only 5 beautiful years on this Earth. He passed peacefully with his family and loved ones by his side. He was born and raised in Odessa Texas and is the son of Angela Pacheco and Michael Pinick.
Kingston came into...
L.C. Davis, Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
L.C. Davis Jr,.92, of Odessa,Texas, passed away on December 29, 2024 in Odessa, Tx.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday January 13th at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Burial will follow in the garden.
L.C. was born in Winters, Tx. to “Red” and Vera on December 15, 1932. He grew up in the Hendrick Home for...
Jeannette Beckham
Dec 29, 2024
Jeannette (Jo-Jo) Beckham, 62, of Odessa, Texas passed away on December 29, 2024.
A visitation will be held Monday, January 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Brother Harry Irwin of Sherwood Baptist Church will officiate. A burial will...
Robert Barraza, Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Robert Barraza Jr, 32, of Odessa, passed away on December 28, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Tx.
Visitation will be held on Friday from hours 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on January 3rd, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at the Chapel of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor...
Donald Sidney Belt
Dec 28, 2024
Donald Sidney Belt, age 90, passed from this life on December 28, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating....
Bill Handley
Dec 27, 2024
Billy “Bill” Dwain Handley, 67, passed away on December 27, 2024, after a brief battle with lung cancer and liver failure.
Bill was born May 1, 1957, to Dwain and Margie Handley in Odessa, TX. He married Helen Hawkins on March 28, 1980, in Odessa, TX. He worked for various machine shops in Odessa over the years and enjoyed his retirement...
Mary "June" Thompson
Dec 26, 2024
Mary “June” Thompson, was granted her angel wings on December 26, 2024 in Odessa, TX
June was born in Southern Georgia to James C. and Alma Tanner on March 8, 1934. She went to school in Boston, GA and received a degree from Middle Georgia State College. June was a beautiful soul, devoted wife and mother. She worked as a secretary...
Daniel Oliver Mitchell
Dec 25, 2024
Daniel Oliver Mitchell, 87, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.
Daniel was born on January 23, 1937, to Mary and Wilton (“Buster”) Mitchell in Gladewater, TX. After graduating from Albany High School in 1956, he moved to Odessa to attend Odessa College focusing his studies on chemistry while...
Irene Chapa Cuellar
Dec 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene Chapa Cuellar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion that will always be remembered.
Irene was born on November 13, 1936, in Mission, Texas, to Jose and Modesta Chapa. She was...
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