Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Jane Starks Dees Mitchan, age 74, of Gardendale, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Timothy Hayter of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton presiding.

Barbara Jane was born in Abilene, Texas, to Grover...

Mar 20, 2020

Cecelia Ione Leek, 69, of Odessa, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Odessa.

Viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home.  We will be following Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA-08 and the CDC's guidelines and will be limiting the number of people gathered at the viewing to 10 people at...

Mar 19, 2020

Carolyn “Jeanne” Benavidez passed away on March 19, 2020 in Odessa, Texas after courageously battling heart and health issues for several years.

Jeanne is survived by her son Larry, brothers Don Jones and John Smith, eleven grandchildren whom she loved and cherished and was extremely proud of; nephews Patrick Johnson, William Jones, and James Jones, and a...

Mar 16, 2020

Ronald Allen Chandler, 63, of Odessa, Texas passed on March 16, 2020 on Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Ronny was born in Odessa, Texas to Bob and LaDonna...

Mar 15, 2020

ODESSA – Lura Jo Pinkerton Sivalls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend, died on March 15, 2020 due to complications from pneumonia that developed after an emergency surgery due to a fall at home.  She was 82 years old.

Lura was born in Wink, TX on August 30, 1937 to John Louis Pinkerton and Adria Baker...

Mar 12, 2020

Melvin Milton Hampton, 78, of Odessa Texas, passed away on March 12, 2020 in Odessa.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 2 to 5 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Byron McWilliams of First Baptist...

Mar 12, 2020

David Lawrence Omachel, 67, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Odessa.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Erik Stadler officiating.

Arrangements are made by Sunset Funeral Home.

David was born in Odessa, TX, to Nick and...

Mar 11, 2020

Elizabeth "June" Storey, 83, of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 11, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

June was born in San Angelo, TX to Frank and Dorothy Midgley on February 16, 1937.  She went to school at Ballinger, TX.  She met her future husband, Robert Louis Storey, at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, TX, while visiting her aunt...

Mar 10, 2020

Michael Scott Ming, 42, of Odessa Texas, passed away on March 7th, 2020 in Odessa Texas.

Michael was born in Odessa Texas to Mickey and Sandra (Grannymom) Ming on January 22nd, 1978. He worked for Butches Rathole, Mike Byrd, and Express as a CRT Operator, laydown machine operator, & supervisor. He worked in the oil industry for...

Mar 8, 2020

'Biff' William Andrew Eaton, 58, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Viewing will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 1 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, March 12, from 9 AM to 8 PM, and Friday, March 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home located at 6801...

Mar 7, 2020

Ronnie White, 76, of Odessa Texas, passed away on March 7, 2020 in Odessa Texas.  He died unexpectedly from a stroke but was surrounded by family members.  Visitation will be Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday March 12, 2020 at 10 AM at Sunset...

Mar 6, 2020

Teresa Kay Woods, 58, of Odessa, Texas passed away on March 6, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Monday, March 9, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Don Caywood of Odessa Christian Faith Center will officiate.

Teresa was born in Midland, Texas to Edward Maurice and Mary Louise Schriver on June...

Mar 3, 2020

Carol Ann Mathis, age 67, of Odessa, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning.

She was born November 26, 1952 in Ector County, a daughter of the late Roy and Oriel Lewis.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband Duck Mathis and her brothers Earl Lewis and Wayne Lewis.

Carol was an amazing mom,...

Mar 2, 2020

Robert William Zugg Sr. “Bob”Georgetown, Texas

Bob Zugg, 77 passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 12, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas, the son of Percy Vano Zugg and Betty Jean (Clay) Zugg. Bob graduated from Bob Jones Academy, Class of 1959. On May 28, 1960...

Mar 2, 2020

Bettye Lou Taylor Jones died on March 2, 2020.  Bettye was born September 23, 1936 in Wink, Texas.  Her parents are Virginia Lee Davis Taylor and Alton Wayne Taylor.  Her parents have both preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by an older brother, Albert Wayne Taylor.

Bettye grew up moving with her family...

Mar 2, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Telene Bailey Johnson, age 60 of Odessa, Texas. Telene passed into the loving arms of God on March 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughter.

She was born in El Paso, Texas on September 23, 1959 to Robert M. Bailey Sr. and Zella (John) Bailey. ...

Mar 1, 2020

Sifredo D. Rodriguez of Odessa, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020 in Odessa.

Sifredo (Rod) was born in Marfa to Gregorio and Delfina Rodriguez on September 6, 1924.  He married Virginia Granado on January 9, 1946 in Fort Davis, TX.  He made his way to Odessa in 1947 leaving her in Fort Davis to find work...

Mar 1, 2020

(Howard) Dale Williams Jr., 64, of Odessa, Texas, peacefully passed away the morning of March 1, 2020 after putting up a goof fight against cancer.  Dale was born in Odessa, Texas to Mary and Howard Williams on March 13, 1955.  He was one of a rowdy five.

Dale was a bit of a wildflower in the early...

Feb 28, 2020

Joe Wesley “Pete” Moss was born in Alpine, Texas, on December 3, 1930. He was the eldest of two children to Edna Mae and Joe Moss.

As a child, Joe helped his parents at the local “Moss Meat Market” and was responsible for many chores on the family farm. The football team captain and FFA President was...

Feb 27, 2020

Ettie Louise Dye, “Louise”, age 81, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, Monday March 2 at Sunset Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Doyle of West University Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are made by Sunset Funeral...