Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

Catherine Jackson, 64, passed away on January 9, 2021 at her home in Pleasant Farms, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 15, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Odessa with Reverend Bryon McWilliams officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.

Catherine Jackson...

Jan 9, 2021

Jean Huckabee Holder, age 84, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Odessa, TX.

Jean was born in Lubbock County, TX to Richard D.  and M. Maye Huckabee on June 20, 1936. She went to school in Wolfforth, TX. She married Earnest W. Holder on February 14, 1956 in Wolfforth.  Jean worked various office administrative...

Jan 9, 2021

William Lamar (Bill) Knighten went peacefully home to his Creator on January 9, 2021, after a brief illness and a long, wonderful and accomplished life. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, he lives forever in the many hearts of those who loved and cherished him.

Bill was the first born...

Jan 8, 2021

Sherryl Brown, 65, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on January 8, 2021.

She entered this world on October 4, 1955 in Odessa, TX, born to Jack and Nettie Lee Thompson.

She is survived by her spouse, Thomas Brown; daughter, Shauna Keith and her...

Jan 4, 2021

Roberto R. Garcia, 76 of Odessa, TX passed away on January 4, 2021 in Odessa.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm at St. John Episcopal Church with Pastor Ricardo Lopez officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Roberto was born in Nueva Rosita Coahuila to Cresencio and Anita...

Jan 2, 2021

E.D. “Jack” Gardner, age 88, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2021.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jackie Brem of Second Baptist Church officiating.

Jack Gardner was born in Breckenridge, Texas to...

Jan 2, 2021

Jose Maria Banuelos, age 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Graveside Services will be limited to immediate family at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Chavez of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.

Big Joe was a good father and grandfather—setting many meaningful examples in his lifetime for his...

Jan 1, 2021

Ann Lamarr McGuire, 79 of Odessa Tx passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.  She was born March 1, 1942, in Inglewood, Ca, to Jack and Pauline Chapman.

Ann moved to Odessa from Sweetwater Tx at age 12 where she spent the rest of her life, until moving to Louisville, Ky in 2016...

Jan 1, 2021

Zena Kay Morse, 78, of Midland, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at Home Line Baptist Church, 3500 Anetta Drive, Midland, Texas 79703 with Pastor Robb Foreman officiating.  Seating will be partially limited due to COVID-19, and COVID-19 protocols will...

Jan 1, 2021

Wanda Jean Thomas Lomax, 84, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at Parkview Church of Christ, 1700 Park Boulevard, Odessa, Texas.

Funeral...

Dec 31, 2020

Barbara June Allen, 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away December 31, 2020.

She was born June 25, 1935 in London, Ontario, Canada to the late Charles and Lillian Skelding. Barbara was the oldest of 3 siblings. On March 2, 1963 She married Woody Allen and they celebrated a beautiful 52 years together.

Dec 31, 2020

Artie Lee Jarrett, 90, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on December 31, 2020, in Midland, Texas.

Artie Lee Jarrett was born in O’Donnell, Texas to Lenna and Ervin Sumrow on September 19, 1930.  She married the love of her life, David Jarrett, on July 6, 1946.  After being married,...

Dec 30, 2020

Emil Frederick Beck, 96 years old, died on December 30, 2020. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Emil F. Beck will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX with Pastor Cheryl Homsher officiating.

Emil F. Beck was born on May 27, 1924 to...

Dec 30, 2020

Kenneth “Dusty” Sewell, 68, of Odessa, TX passed from this life on December 30, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Dusty was born in Monroe, LA to Bob and Ocie Sewell on August 7, 1952. Dusty attended grade school in Kermit, TX before graduating to the school of Hard Knocks. He married Ann Lucas in 1972 and moved to...

Dec 30, 2020

Haskell (Hack) Edmond Hestand, Jr., son of Martha Jeanette Ricker and Haskell Edmond Hestand, Sr., MD, was born in Odessa, Texas, August 2, 1947, and deceased in Dallas, Texas, December 30, 2020.

Haskell was a 1965 graduate of Odessa High School, where he was chosen to play the oboe in The Band of America, which toured the...

Dec 28, 2020

H.B. was born June 30, 1926, in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma to Harvey and Dovie Baker. H.B. was the oldest of seven children.

H.B. served his country in World War II and was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. Upon returning from the war he married his beautiful wife, Anna Modelle Orsborn in January of 1948. Later...

Dec 28, 2020

Linda Ann Donham, 68 of Odessa passed away peacefully at ORMC on December 28, 2020 with family by her side.

Due to concerns of Covid-19 a private service for immediate family will be held. We appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times.

Linda was born in San Angelo, Tx to Leland and Ann Shadley. She...

Dec 27, 2020

Mark Douglas Koehn, 67 of Odessa passed away on December 27, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Lynn Money of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating.

Mark was born in Hobbs, NM to Leo and...

Dec 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Walter Rautio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2020

Steven “Stevo” Lloyd Warden, age 27 of Presidio, TX (formerly of Hobbs, NM and Odessa, TX) was born July 27, 1993 in Hobbs, NM and passed away on December 21, 2020 in Presidio, TX from a motor vehicle accident.

He attended elementary, junior high, and high school in Hobbs, NM and graduated from Camp Shelby YCP in...