Obituaries

May 22, 2021

Betty Jo Golden Blanchard, who loved to be called “Mama” by her kids, “Betty” by her sons-in-law, and “Memaw” by her grandson, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 99 years and seven months.

Betty was born in Nobility, TX on October 7, 1921 to Joseph Whitfield Golden and Artie...

May 20, 2021

Thelma Sharon Mearse, 86, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 20, 2021.  The family will be receiving visitors, Monday, May 24, 2021 from 5-7 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, TX. Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church of Odessa, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10 am with Dr. Mark Rotramel officiating. Burial will be at Simpson Cemetery in...

May 18, 2021

Pamela Owens Whitmore, born March 29, 1952, gained her angel wings May 18, 2021.

Pam was born in Lubbock, TX to Jim and Wanda Owens. She lived most of her life in Odessa, TX. She was a barber by profession. She worked alongside of her grandfather L. C. "Mac" McBride from 1968 to 1980. Upon...

May 17, 2021

Jordan Medrano, Beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and son went to be with our Lord on May 17, 2021 at the age of 53. He passed peacefully in his home after days, surrounded by family and friends.

Jordan was born in Rotan, Texas to Zita and Frank Medrano on July 9, 1967.

May 15, 2021

Benjamin (Benny) Daniel Dusek went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021 at the age of 88.  Benny was born on October 6, 1932 in Rowena, Texas to Frank Dusek and Blazenka Machotka Dusek.

Benny spent his early years in the farming community of Lowake and attended school in both Lowake and...

May 13, 2021

Joe Pat Burton was born on May 14, 1934, in Tri City, Kentucky. After an almost two-year battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2021, just one day shy of his eighty-seventh birthday.

Joe grew up on a farm in Graves County, Kentucky, the youngest child of Harry and Annie Burton with...

May 13, 2021

Donald Clifton Palmer October 1, 1932 - May 13, 2021

Don left this life on Thursday afternoon, May 13, 2021 at his home in Midland Texas. He had said that he thought it was time to go home, and so he did.

Don was passionate about life, his family and his spiritual commitment. He lived life...

May 12, 2021

Sharon Kay Sims-Ash, 79, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2021, in Houston at MD Anderson after a battle with cancer. Sharon was born March 16, 1942, to Delbert and Lucille Sims in Borger, Tx. At the age of 15, her family moved to Odessa, Tx. She was a proud member of the class of 1960, the...

May 12, 2021

R B Thomason, age 88, of Big Spring, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2021 in Big Spring.

Graveside Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Scott Kirkland of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens...

May 9, 2021

William (Bill) Shelton, 64, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 13, 2021 also at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home...

May 8, 2021

Our Alaina Brookneil Velasquez, who was born on January 10, 2021, departed from this life at home on May 8, 2021.

She was here with us for only a short time, but while she was here, she warmed everyone’s hearts, and especially made mommy, daddy, and her big brother smile.  She will be remembered for...

May 8, 2021

Agapita M. Munoz, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 8, 2021, surrounded by family at her home in Midland, TX.  She was welcomed home with open arms by her parents, Maria and Ricardo Martinez; two sisters, Rosa Dominguez and Elizabeth Madrid; six brothers, Jose, Rosendo, Cesario, Richard, Miguel, and Lupe Martinez; two sisters-in-law, Senida and Mary Vijil; one brother-in-law,...

May 8, 2021

Claudie M. Arends, 94 years young, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 8, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  This will be a Graveside service.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home....

May 8, 2021

James “Jim” W. Jones, 68, longtime resident of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2021 in Odessa after a courageous fight against multiple health challenges. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Chyree Powell Jones, whom he married on June 15, 1987 in Odessa.

Jim made Odessa his home for more than 50...

May 5, 2021

Joanna Lee Flack, 78, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 5, 2021 in Odessa.  Prior to moving to Odessa in October 2019, she was a long-time resident of Graham, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Keri Lynn...

May 1, 2021

Jesus Amador Galindo, age 94, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully from this life on May 1, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Lubbock, Texas to Jesus (Sr.) and Juanita Galindo. He was married to his wife, Mercedes Galindo (deceased) for 49 years. They made their home in McCamey, Texas.

Amador was very much...

Apr 30, 2021

Linda Henderson Simmons, 51, undoubtedly went to heaven on angel wings Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home in Odessa while surrounded by loved ones. Linda’s body succumbed to colon cancer, but her beloved spirit remained unwavering despite the disease.

Linda, also fondly known as ‘Lou Lou’, was born May 23, 1969 in Midland, Texas. She was...

Apr 29, 2021

Marina Saldaña, 58, was surrounded by her family when she went home to the Lord. Our loving wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt passed away after a long hard fight against the effects of COVID -19.

Marina was born on January 2, 1963 in Tulia, Tx. She was one of ten siblings born to Jesus Juan...

Apr 26, 2021

Anthony Brian Bustillos, a Registered Nurse, devoted husband; loving father; and our beloved hero, passed on into eternal rest at the age of 40 on April 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home as a result of a long battle with pancreatic cancer; he was surrounded by his loved ones as he left his earthly home to be...

Apr 22, 2021

On the morning of April 22, 2021 Barbara passed into the hands of our Lord.

Barbara was born in Odessa, Texas on May 23, 1955 spending her life there. Barbara has had many lifelong health issues and a stroke recently claimed her life.  She struggled with balance as her body wobbled and shook, forcing her...