Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Dillon Digby was born on January 31, 1992 to Bo Digby and Keri Brooks.  He was absolutely the center of our world and we love him so much!  Though Bo and I have lived separate lives, we were able to maintain a loving, respectful, and kind friendship for our son. Many people have told me they admire this trait...

Feb 19, 2021

Pastor David Ray King, age 64, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 19, 2021 at Medical Center Hospital.

David was born November 26, 1956 to Frank and Zera King, both of Odessa, TX.

Pastor David King pastored at Beacon Pentecostal Light House for 5 years.  He was employed at Cudd Energy for 18 years...

Feb 19, 2021

Sherry Geonne Vincent Franklin, age 71, of Temple, Texas passed away on February 19, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She passed away peacefully in hospice with Chris never leaving her side.

Memorial Services and interment will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr....

Feb 17, 2021

James Lloyd Bagley, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 while surrounded by family at home.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin Ray Bagley, and Jessie Lorene Sims Bagley and by his brother Charles Bagley.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Lee Bagley...

Feb 15, 2021

Norma Shellenberger, 80, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Odessa, TX was called to her eternal resting place on February 15, 2021. She entered this world on January 1, 1941 in Monahans, TX, born to Floyd Eugene Covill and Mattie Erma Lair.

Norma looked forward every night for three things, cookies, Dr. Pepper, and a phone...

Feb 15, 2021

Arnold A. Nielsen, age 85, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 15, 2021 in Odessa.

There will be no funeral Service. According to his wishes he will be cremated.

Arnold was born November 20, 1935 to Arthur and Bertha Nielsen in Paget, Bermuda. He married Beryl Whittaker in December of 1961 in Brackley, England....

Feb 12, 2021

Carl Douglas Neithercutt, 83, died on February 12, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with John Snider, and Jack Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at 4:00 PM in Family Cemetery in Bradshaw, Texas with Military Honors.

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Feb 10, 2021

Gary Lynn Speed, age 57 of Odessa, TX passed from this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on February 10, 2021 after a battle with Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease.  Gary was a member of Stonegate Fellowship in Odessa, and his faith in Christ was an essential part of his life from a very young age.

Gary is survived...

Feb 10, 2021

Tommie Della (Jackson) Ebert, 83, passed away on February 10, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Tommie was born January 8, 1938 in Hillsboro, Texas to TV Jackson and Ovela Johnson. She attended school in Odessa, for the most part, graduating from Odessa High School in 1956. Soon thereafter she married Flash Ebert and started their family....

Feb 7, 2021

Leslie Lofton Terry, Jr., of Odessa, Texas passed away on February 7, 2021 at his home in Odessa.

Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 12, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Les was born in Slaton, Texas to Leslie Lofton Terry, Sr.,...

Feb 6, 2021

Margaret Gifford, 88 years young, passed away on February 6, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Margaret Gifford was born in Rio Gallegos, Provincia de Santa Cruz, Argentina to Maria...

Feb 6, 2021

Melissa Sue Williamson of Midland, TX, beloved wife, mother, and “geega” was called to her eternal resting place on February 6, 2021.

Melissa entered this world on November 11, 1963 in Abilene, TX to JR and Roylynn Shirley. She attended school in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School in 1983. Melissa worked as a hair stylist...

Feb 5, 2021

At the age of 61, Ronald Leon Browning, son of Lois Colley Browning and the late Ronald Heflin Browning, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Leon was born in Alexander City, Alabama on November 13, 1959.  He attended Benjamin Russell High School, and soon after married Debbie (Meadows) and moved to...

Feb 5, 2021

Joanne M. Wilkerson, age 85 of Odessa passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Odessa.

Joanne was born in Villa Rica, Georgia to James and Doris Morris on March 27, 1935. She married Harry M. Wilkerson on September 5, 1954 in Villa Rica. She worked as a bookkeeper for many companies, including...

Feb 3, 2021

Marlin Scott was born August 1, 1944 and passed on February 3, 2021.

Marlin was known by most as “Scotty” and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Marlin is survived by his loving wife Lisa and many children and many many grandchildren.

Scotty was an active member of the chuck wagon gang...

Feb 3, 2021

Donald L. Clark Jr., 65, beloved father and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, February 3, 2021. He entered this world on May 7, 1955 in Odessa, TX, born to Sonny and Connie Clark.

Donald was raised in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School in 1973. Donald served in the Navy after high...

Feb 2, 2021

Ann Louise Barnes Willis died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born in Texarkana, Texas on September 8, 1930. She spent the majority of her life in Odessa, Texas, where she met and married her husband, Palmer Willis in 1958.

Ann was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt....

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Viola Mae Roberts passed away peacefully in her home February 1, 2021 at the age of 95 years old.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 5, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Beck Han officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Viola is preceded...

Feb 1, 2021

Morris Leach, 77. Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Pappy, and Yogi went home to be with Jesus on February 1, 2021 after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his Father: Floyd Leach, Mother: Nell Leach, and Wife: Margie Leach.

He is survived by his Wife: Tana Leach, Daughter: Marcy Dyer and Husband...

Jan 31, 2021

Martha Jane Wilson passed away peacefully and with dignity in Prescott, Arizona on January 31, 2021, at age 91.

She lived a full life, filled with love of family and friends.  Martha was born on November 27, 1929, in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She married Thomas Wilson on September 7, 1975.

Martha...