Obituaries

Feb 3, 2020

Marie Williams Newell passed from this life to her heavenly home on February 3, 2020 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, February 10, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, located at 6801 East Hwy...

Feb 2, 2020

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce to you the passing of our dear mother, Ruby Joyce (Algood) Bryant, age 85. She passed February 2, 2020 in Odessa.

Joyce was born to JH and Annie Algood on August 9, 1934 in Hamlin, TX. She was raised in Kermit and graduated from Kermit High in...

Feb 2, 2020

Donald Ray Roys, Sr. of Odessa, Tx passed away on February 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home located at 6801 E. Business 20 Hwy, Odessa, TX, 79762 on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8,...

Feb 1, 2020

Eligio Evaro Bustillos, 100, of Gardendale, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2020, in Odessa, Texas.

Eligio was born in Redford, Texas to Hermenegildo Bustillos and Antonia Evaro Bustillos on December 8, 1919.  Eligio lived most his life in Barstow, Texas and then lived the remainder in Gardendale, Texas.  He married Margarita Sanchez on July 17, 1971...

Jan 28, 2020

Velton Ray Harry, age 90, a long-time resident of Odessa, passed away on January 28, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.  Visitation will be February 2, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Aubrey Jones officiating. ...

Jan 26, 2020

Minnie Rose Jones Garner Rhodes, 95, of Odessa passed away on January 26, 2020.

Visitation will be 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Graveside Services will be held at 4 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Minnie was...

Jan 26, 2020

Berta Pedroza Castro, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 24, 1951 in San Angelo, Texas to David and Mary R. Pedroza.  She married Ernest Castro on June 10, 1967 in Dumas, Texas.  She was well known for...

Jan 25, 2020

Mary Hope Armstrong Breaux died at age 66 on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Odessa.

Born in Pecos on October 5, 1953 to the late Marge Howard and Bob Armstrong, Mary Hope moved to Odessa at age three. She attended public schools and graduated from Permian High School in 1972. After attending Odessa College, she enrolled in...

Jan 25, 2020

Celebrating the Lives of Katherine Lynn Davis Ortega and Brandon Ortega.  Katherine was born November 3, 1977 to Greta DeAnn Vaughn and Roger John Davis in Bakersfield, California.

Brandon was born November 29, 1978 in Andrews, Texas to Armando Ortega and Benita Gideon Harvill.

Katherine and Brandon finished their journey in this life on January...

Jan 25, 2020

Justin Jesse Silvas, 41, residing in Midland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Justin was born in Rankin, Texas to Jesse and Janie Silvas on September 7, 1978. Justin attended Barbara Jordan Elementary, Bowie Jr High, Odessa High School, and Odessa College. He was married to Ashley Alford on January 6, 2018,...

Jan 24, 2020

Joe Angel Gomez, age 83, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on January 24, 2020 in Hobbs.

Joe Angel Gomez was born on October 1, 1936 in Barstow, TX. Joe married the love of his life, Anita Rubio in 1957. The couple settled in Odessa TX in the early 1960's, where they had their four children; Angelita, Elsa,...

Jan 23, 2020

Franky Gene Helton, age 87, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Odessa.

Franky was born July 13,1932 to Henry and Bessie Helton in Clarendon, TX. Franky served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his time in the service he met the love of his life, Beverly...

Jan 20, 2020

Walter Christopher “Chris” Hiller III, age 55, of Odessa passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Services will be held 4 Pm, Friday, January 24,2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.  Chris was born in Odessa to W.C. and Janie Hiller on April 11, 1964.  He went to school at Odessa Christian, Nimitz, and...

Jan 19, 2020

Diamantina “Tina” Sosa, age 89, of Odessa, TX passed away January 19, 2020.

Tina was born November 29, 1930 to Enrique Sanchez Sr. and Antonia Sanchez in Big Spring, TX.  She attended public schools in Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1948.  After high school graduation, Tina attended training classes for nursing assistant....

Jan 19, 2020

Patricia Ann Stubbs, 67, passed away at her residence in Houston, TX on January 19, 2020.

Ann was born in Odessa, TX on December 31, 1952 to Leland and Alice Stubbs.  She grew up enjoying sports such as racquetball, golf, tennis and softball.  She continued to enjoy watching sports, but the college Women’s Basketball in particular.  She...

Jan 17, 2020

Barbara John Branson went home to the Lord from her earthly home surrounded by her family and puppies on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Barbara John Branson was born Lady Faith Barbara Atkins, to Temple and Lela Reigh Atkins on March 24, 1937 in Ada, OK.  She married Robert John Branson on June 3, 1963 in Las Vegas,...

Jan 17, 2020

Rita J. Yearwood, age 90, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be 6 PM – 8 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  The Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

The...

Jan 17, 2020

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce to you that Kathy Lynn Pounder has passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer on January 17, 2020.

She was born on January 2, 1956 in Snyder, Texas to Lawrence and Ruth Swann.  She married, Ian Pounder, the love of her life, in Oplin, Texas on...

Jan 15, 2020

James Bruce Atkinson, 65, passed away January 15, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

James was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Trevor and Julie...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Louise Wells Fisher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on January 14, 2020 in Houston. Mary was born December 27, 1930 in Everett, Washington to John and Anna Deanne Wells. Her parents moved to North Hollywood California where she lived for 13 years. Mary graduated from Western High School in Washington, D.C. and then continued...