Obituaries

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...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, 2020, our beloved mother, Graciela Gutierrez Chapa left us to be with our Heavenly Father.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. ...

Feb 24, 2020

Hazel L Brown, 86, formerly of Odessa, passed away on February 24, 2020 in Georgetown, TX. We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Tiffin House Memory Care staff and owner as she received exceptional care that made her comfortable and happy for the past 12 months.

Hazel was born at home in Kilgore, TX to...

Feb 24, 2020

A more wonderful and precious child, God never made. Jefferson Noah Cox, beautiful son of Jefferson and Ashley Cox and beloved brother to Charlotte Cox, crossed into heaven on February 24, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

God blessed Noah with the most active and curious mind, which he cast across a range of interests and passions. With nothing...

Feb 19, 2020

Bobbie Helen Lobstein Marlar was born on April 23, 1932 to Coy and Eula Lobstein.  It was in Lorenzo, Texas where she met Bricky Marlar, the man she would be married to for 63 years.  Bobbie passed away on February 19, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Eula Lobstein and her...

Feb 18, 2020

Robert Cartwright, 59, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 18, 2020 in San Angelo, TX.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM, February 26, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Robbie Boyd officiating.

Robert “Robin” Cartwright was born in Odessa, TX to Bob Cartwright and Teddy Lewis on May 2, 1960.  He...

Feb 16, 2020

Laura Lee Long of Odessa Tx passed away February 16, 2020

at the age of 53.

She was born on March 19, 1966 and lived in Odessa most of her life. But had fond memories of where she lived part of her youth in Timberon, NM. Her passion was fast cars, motorcycles and racing. She...

Feb 15, 2020

Martha Fisher, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home in Odessa, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dennis Fisher, and her loyal companion Fancy.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories: four sons; Shane Snedecor and wife Sonia, Dale Snedecor, Cody Fisher and wife Angelica, and...

Feb 14, 2020

James “Jim” Nevelin Milson, Jr. born on January 4, 1951 went to be with the Lord February 14, 2020 at age 69 due to complications from flu/pneumonia related to Acute Respitory Distress Syndrome.

Jim was a Native West Texan, born in Monahans, TX and lived his younger years in Midland, TX graduating in 1969 from MHS.  He...

Feb 13, 2020

Karen Sue Clair, 56, of Odessa, TX passed away on February 13, 2020 in Lubbock, TX.

Funeral will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Owens, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Feb 13, 2020

Billie Steele, 92, of Odessa, passed away on February 13, 2020 in Midland.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Randy Unruh of Stonegate officiating.

Billie Steele was born in Mexia, Texas to George and Ethel Albertson on October 15, 1927.  She went to school...

Feb 11, 2020

Arrangements Pending

Feb 11, 2020

Born Mary Frances Evans on July 6, 1933 in Odessa, Texas to John W. & Frances Evans. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1950 and attended Austin College in Sherman, TX as a member of the Alpha Delta Chi sorority. Mary Frances was selected Homecoming Queen in 1953 and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in 1954. It...

Feb 10, 2020

Janell Huber passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 73. She was born in Tucson, AZ on September 28, 1946. She spent much of her childhood in El Paso but her family moved to Odessa during her high school years. Graduating from Odessa Permian High School in 1965, she continued her education by...

Feb 9, 2020

Jimmy Boyd Wallace, age 71, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial on Wednesday February 12, 2020 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be at Immanuel Baptist Church Odessa TX, February 13,2020 at 10 AM.

Jimmy was born on September 24, 1948, in...

Feb 8, 2020

Jean Mills, 85, of Odessa passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 8, 2020, with her daughter at her side. Jean is resting in peace now after a long struggle with failing health and she is reunited with her husband Jim.

Jean was born in Ringling, OK on February 12th, 1934 to J W Hailes and Mary...