Obituaries

Clara Sissel

Jan 11, 2021

January 11, 2021, at the age of 86, our mother, Clara Ilene Storms Sissel, received her heavenly reward.

She was born May 9, 1934 on a farm in rural Hugoton, Kansas.  Mom will be remembered by many as the owner of Ba’ Lene’s Dress Shop “Open & Hopen” from 1968 to 1994.  She enjoyed dressing her ladies...

Chester "Ray" Christopher

Jan 11, 2021

Chester Ray Christopher, 75, residing in Checotah, OK, but who was originally from Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

There will be no public viewing.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Griffin Jones, formerly of Crossroads...

Harriet Seibold

Jan 10, 2021

Harriet Seibold passed away on January 10, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be Friday, January 15, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 3:00 PM. Matt Wilson will be officiating.

Harriet Seibold was born July 20, 1928 in Albany, New York to Henry and Dorothy Greene. She married Robert Seibold...

Tommy Stanford

Jan 10, 2021

Tommy Dean Stanford, 71 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with David Newton of Crossroads Church, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Tommy Dean...

J.B. "Bull" Price

Jan 10, 2021

JB “Bull” Price gave up the good fight on January 10, 2021 at his home in Gardendale, Texas with his loved ones by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens....

Catherine Jackson

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...

Jean Holder

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...

William "Bill" Knighten

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...

Sherryl Brown

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...

Roberto Garcia, Sr.

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...

E.D. "Jack" Gardner, Jr.

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...

Jose Banuelos

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...

Ann Mcguire

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...

Zena Morse

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...

Wanda Lomax

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...

Barbara Allen

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.

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Artie Jarrett

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,...

Emil Beck

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...

Kenneth Sewell

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...

Haskell "Hack" Hestand

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...