Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 77, our dearly beloved George Anna Smith was called home to reclaim her legs and gain her wings by our Lord.

She leaves behind a beautiful family of youth and vigor; her two children, Christopher, and Melissa; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.  Also leaving behind...

Feb 25, 2021

Travis Reed passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 92. Travis was born May 13, 1928 in Comanche County, Texas the eldest son of George and Lula Reed. He married Bobbie Joyce Ross on June 5, 1948, that’s 72 years of marriage and would have been 73 in June. After farming for a few years, Travis...

Feb 23, 2021

George Ray “Joe” Payne went to be with the Lord, who he called his Buddy JC, on February 23, 2021.

He was born at home in Madill, Oklahoma on June 7, 1945 to JL and Margaret Payne.  He was raised in Kermit, Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Dixie Martin...

Feb 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Audly Edward Martin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 22, 2021

Mary Jane Rowch, 68, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2021.

She entered this world on December 16, 1952, in Weatherford, Texas to the late Mary Margaret and Estelle Lee Anderson.  She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She made sure that she never forgot...

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...