Obituaries

Jun 15, 2021

Nell Seymour Waddell passed away June 15, 2021, in Midland, Texas.

Nell was born February 22, 1931 in Columbus, Texas to James Dunn Seymour and Jeanette Miles Seymour.  Nell treasured her childhood there and being a part of the large Seymour family that had a special bond.  She graduated from Columbus High School in 1948. ...

Jun 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Bundick, 87 years old, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

He was born in 1934 in Fieldton, TX to Oscar Lee Bundick and Mary Ola Carter Bundick.  He moved to Odessa, TX in 1960 to raise his family with his chosen profession, as a...

Jun 8, 2021

Jason Lee Francis made his last wildly inappropriate, probably sarcastic comment on June 8th, 2021.

Jason was born and immediately dubbed “the favorite child” to Gary and Carla Francis in Andrews, Texas on December 2nd, 1979.

He is survived by his superhero father, best friend a.k.a. mother, sassy older sister Jennifer Clements and dashing older...

Jun 7, 2021

Donald “Don” Raymond Veatch, 69, of Odessa, passed away on June 7, 2021, at his home in Odessa, in the loving arms of his wife.

He was born to the late Lonnie Raymond and Doris Veatch on February 23, 1952, in Monahans, Texas. He graduated from Monahans High School, where he was on the football...

Jun 5, 2021

Cheryl Lee Mayfield Glenn, age 69, of Odessa Texas, was called home to Heaven on June 5, 2021.

Celebration of Life services will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, June 18, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa. Flower arrangements handled by Blooming Rose but in lieu of flowers, we would love a donation to the...

Jun 5, 2021

Brenda Marie Chisum, of Odessa,Texas, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2021, in Odessa, TX at Medical Center Hospital.

Brenda’s wishes were to be cremated, with no services.

Brenda Marie Chisum was born in Jerome, Idaho on Sept 11th, 1948. Brenda went to school in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Brenda was married...

Jun 4, 2021

Robin Nanette Gutierrez, 56, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on June 4, 2021.

“Maji” bravely battled breast cancer for nearly six years, joyfully praising the Lord and living life to the fullest each day. The unending love of her family and friends, combined with her strong...

Jun 4, 2021

William “Bill” S. Curnutt passed away peacefully on the morning of June 4th, 2021.

Bill was born on February 8, 1930, in Arcadia, Kansas, the son of William Howard and Ollie Minerva Jane (Morris) Curnutt.

Bill grew up in his hometown of Arcadia where he played football and basketball in school and developed his love...

Jun 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Ann Brumit. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2021

John H. Massey of Odessa, TX, passed away on June 3, 2021, in Odessa.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 7, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Mike Bartlett officiating.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

John H. Massey was born in Houston, Texas on September 13, 1932 to John...

Jun 3, 2021

Doris (“Dot”) Irene Coleman Wheeler passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

She was born on September 13, 1927, in the small town of Dothan (Eastland County), Texas to Ottie Lee (Head) Coleman and Joseph Riley Coleman. Dot graduated from nearby Putnam High School, in 1945.

In 1947, a shy...

Jun 1, 2021

William Douglas Whitefield, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 86.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, in Odessa, Texas.

William Douglas Whitefield, known as Doug by his close...

Jun 1, 2021

Shari Rhae Thomas was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota on March 14, 1959.  She began her schooling in a one room country school near Gettysburg, then moved to Hereford, TX for a while.  Eventually she moved to Odessa, TX, where she finished elementary school and later graduated from Permian High School in 1977.  She then attended Odessa College, taking...

May 31, 2021

Mrs. James Faye Lyons, 85, departed this life on May 31, 2021, at her home in Odessa, Tx. Visitation will be Wednesday June 10th from 5 to 8pm. Funeral service is Thursday, 11am to 1 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 6800 Hwy 80 with Rev. Andrew Penn of Valley View in Abilene, TX officiating. Interment...

May 29, 2021

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Janeen Kay Colee, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 79.

Janeen was born on September 18, 1941, in Portland, Oregon to Don and Rose Schoonover.

She is preceded in death by her parents Don and Rose, her brother Tony Schoonover, and son...

May 29, 2021

Stuart Alan Kunkel, Alan to his family, passed peacefully from this life Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Rosary and visitation will be Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A funeral service to commemorate Alan's life will be held Wednesday, June...

May 27, 2021

Shirley Ruth Gayoso went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born Shirley Ruth Bosch on April 26, 1954, in Lodi, California to Andrew and Kathryn Bosch. She was the youngest of six children.

Shirley was raised in Lodi, California and graduated from Lodi High School. She then attended Cosmetology School...

May 26, 2021

Vance Arthur Slater, 58, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2021, in Odessa.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Kelby Davis of The Bridge, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Vance was born in Alpine, Texas to...

May 24, 2021

Danny Earl Cox went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at the age of 68.  He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children in his home.

Danny was born on February 8, 1953 in Odessa, Texas where he grew up in a family of four children, raised by his parents Cotton...

May 22, 2021

Ethel Eloise Sharp, 84 years old, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 22, 2021.

A Private Family visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral...