Obituaries

Joyce Saverance

Sep 7, 2021

Joyce Marie Saverance went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Burial services will be held at 10:00 AM on September 14, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Garden and Funeral Home.

Joyce was born in Levelland, Tx on July 26, 1939.  She went to school in Levelland...

Robert "Bob" Childers

Sep 7, 2021

Mr. Robert "Bob" Darrell Childers passed away on September 7, 2021, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 75.

Bob is survived by his sister, Judy White and husband Buddy of Grand Prairie, TX; daughters, Christie Wagner and husband Chris of Odessa, TX and Cara Hicks and husband Derek of Andrews, TX; the lights-of-his-life grandchildren,...

Cleveland "Jesse" Godfrey

Sep 7, 2021

Cleveland “Jesse” Godfrey left this world unexpectedly September 7,2021.

Jesse Godfrey was born April 2, 1982, in Hobbs, NM.  He ended up moving with his family to Odessa, TX as a child.  Growing up he loved football and his Kansas City Chiefs, but once basketball season came, he was all about Kobe and his L.A....

Margaret Gilbert

Sep 5, 2021

Margaret Janell Gilbert “Grammy” went to be with her Lord and Savior September 5, 2021 at the age of 77.

Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M., September 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Service at 1:00 P.M. Officiated by Pastor and long-time friend Reverend Clydel Chapman.

Margaret...

Benny Rehders

Sep 5, 2021

Benny Dean Rehders, age 74, of Odessa, TX, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Athens, TX.

Benny was born on August 9, 1947 to Malcolm Dean Rehders and Jane Wininger Rehders in Odessa, TX. He was raised in Odessa, but spent some time in Farmington, NM before his father’s death. He worked for Sameden...

Marjory Jennings

Sep 5, 2021

Marjory Jane Jennings, 96, of Denver, CO, formerly of Odessa, TX, died peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2021, at Bellview Suites at DTC Assisted Living.

Born December 8, 1924, in Ft Wayne, IN, she is predeceased by her parents, William and Lois Cutting of Tulsa, OK, her late husband of 35 years, Willie...

Robert "Troy" Joiner

Sep 5, 2021

Robert Troy Joiner went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Troy was born in Monahans, TX to Jean Squyres and Robert J. Joiner on July 13, 1959. The family moved to Odessa shortly thereafter, where Troy grew up and attended school. He graduated from Permian High School in 1977. After graduation,...

Raymond Mcafee

Sep 4, 2021

Raymond Earl (Pete) McAfee, 93, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021, at his home in Odessa surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Sunset...

Jo Boring

Sep 4, 2021

Jo Frances Boring, 73, left this earth and went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Faith Fellowship Church, 1603 N. Grandview Avenue, Odessa, Texas.

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Manuel Mancha

Sep 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha

October 4, 1926 — September 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 3, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Services will be at Holy Redeemer...

Donnie Melton

Sep 3, 2021

Donnie George “Howdy” Melton, 68, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, September 3rd, 2021, in Odessa.

A memorial will be held at 10am Wednesday the 8th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Aaron Zapata officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.

Donnie “Howdy” was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on December 22, 1952,...

Michael Carrasco

Sep 2, 2021

Michael Joseph Carrasco, of Midland, TX, passed away on September 2, 2021 in Odessa, TX.

Michael was born in Pecos, TX on May 7, 1978, to Margie and Luis Carrasco. He attended Pecos High School and joined the United States Army right after graduating in 1996. He served honorably for 21 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant in...

Vicki Vincent

Sep 2, 2021

Vicki Marlene (Smallwood) Vincent, 66, went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on September 2, 2021, at her home with the love of her life by her side.

She was born on February 6, 1955, in Odessa, Texas to Jimmy Winfred Smallwood and Janice Marlene (Foil) Foster.

Vicki graduated from Permian High School...

Michael "Mike" Smith

Aug 31, 2021

Michael “Mike” David Smith, 51 years old, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 6, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Sunset...

George Rodriguez, Sr.

Aug 27, 2021

Heaven has gained another angel, our husband/father George G. Rodriguez Sr., 71 years old, of Odessa Texas, passed away on August 27, 2021, at ORMC in Odessa Texas.

Viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 12 PM to 6 PM, with Rosary to follow at 6:30. Funeral services...

Gertrude Johnson

Aug 26, 2021

Gertrude Dora Johnson, 97, of Midland, Texas passed away on August 26, 2021, at her home.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Skip Hedgpeth officiating.

Gertrude was born in Pony Creek, Texas to Albert and Marie Heiser on September...

Anton Friske

Aug 26, 2021

Anton Albert Friske, age 77, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Anton was born in Knox City, TX to Lawrence and Martha Friske on September 3, 1943.  He grew up working as a farmer and went to Catholic school in Rhineland, TX.  He married the love of...

Johnny Kidd

Aug 26, 2021

Johnny Lynn Kidd, 36, of Odessa, TX passed away on August 26, 2021, at his home.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jon Hendricks officiating.

Johnny Lynn was born in Odessa on January 11, 1985, to Johnny and Robin Kidd.

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James Hembree

Aug 24, 2021

James Donald Hembree "Donnie", 74, passed away August 24, 2021, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born in Beaumont, TX, on December 21, 1946, the son of Maynard and Birtie Hembree.

James served with the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hopewell during the Vietnam War.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal...

James "Jamie" Emiliano

Aug 23, 2021

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legacy Project at OCFC (Odessa Christian Faith Center).