Obituaries

Nov 22, 2019

Barbara Ann Horton, of Athens, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, November 25th, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, located at 6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820...

Nov 21, 2019

The family of Brandon Lee Swinney announces the passing of their beloved son on November 21, 2019 at the age of 42.

Brandon was born in Odessa on April 8, 1977 to Don and Kathy Swinney. From an early age, Brandon was a fierce competitor participating in rodeo, baseball, and football always expecting nothing less than first...

Nov 20, 2019

Joe C. Young, 78, after a courageous battle with chronic illness, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Odessa, Texas.

Joe was born November 14, 1941, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to Joe and Ramal Young. He attended high school in Farmington, New Mexico and graduated from the University of New Mexico in...

Nov 20, 2019

Lynn D. Jones, 74, of Odessa, passed away on November 20, 2019 in Bandera, TX.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy...

Nov 19, 2019

Jimmy Dale Gallemore On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, our sweet Dad was greeted by Jesus, our Mom, and other loved ones with open arms. He was born on July 14, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas to Homer and Ruby Marie Gallemore.  He married Dru Gallemore on December 21, 1963. The couple moved to Odessa, Texas in August of 1966. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Mabel Williams, age 90, of Breckenridge, Tx, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Odessa, TX.

Mrs. Williams was born August 21, 1929, in Breckenridge, Stephens County.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Ollie Mae Cox.  She married E. Ray Williams on June 3, 1947 in Breckenridge, TX.

Mabel is preceded in death...

Nov 19, 2019

Mary Kathryn Tinsley, age 67, of Odessa, TX, passed away on November 19, 2019 in Richardson, TX.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa, TX. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Kathy was born October 15, 1952 to G.B. Scott and Faye Mannan...

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Ann Ramirez, age 85 passed to her heavenly father on November 18, 2019 at Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, Tx.

A Memorial Service commemorating her life will take place on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 1:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Hood from Cumberland Presbyterian officiating.  Cremation will occur at a later date with...

Nov 17, 2019

Joann McCorkle was born August 3, 1934 in Bogata, Texas to William Edgar and Lula Mae McDowell.  She was lovingly called, Mom, Mother, Mama Jo, Jo, Granny and Grandma.

She was raised in Snyder, Texas where she met Dale McCorkle while he was stationed there, and were later married in 1952.  They lived several different places but...

Nov 16, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Perry Melvin Cowin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 15, 2019

Linda Sarah Mattox Hamilton Packer, 77, of Odessa, TX passed away, on November 15, 2019 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating....

Nov 15, 2019

James Alvin Nickel, age 94, of Odessa, TX, passed away on November 15, 2019 in Odessa.

Memorial Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020 at Asbury Methodist Church with Pastor Sean Smith officiating.

James was born September 27, 1925 to Jacob and Gladys Nickel in Grants Pass, Oregon. He was raised in...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary Frances Bazzoon Anderson, 90, of Odessa Texas, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with...

Nov 12, 2019

Milton Bailey Thornton, age 89. Of Odessa, Texas, passed away at home on November 12, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Sid Driggers officiating.

Milton was born in Lohn, Texas to Weldon and Ola Thornton on October 11, 1930. He attended...

Nov 11, 2019

Morgan Marie Talley, age 21, passed away November 11, 2019 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM, Monday, November 18, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Copeland of Crescent Park Baptist Church officiating....

Nov 10, 2019

James G. (Jim) Loika passed away at Madison Health Care on November 10, 2019 after a short illness.

Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 1pm on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will officiate the services.

Jim was born July 2, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas. He was born...

Nov 9, 2019

Gary Lee Payne, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend of Odessa, Texas went to meet his Savior on November 9, 2019, while being lovingly surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old.

Gary was born in Lubbock, Texas to Leo and Betty Payne on August 24, 1949.  Soon after, his family made their home in Odessa,...

Nov 8, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother Patricia “Trisha” (Barber) Sibley. She went to be with the Lord in the presence of her family on November 8, 2019, in her family home. A celebration of Trisha’s life will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 1 pm at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel...

Nov 7, 2019

J. Michael Stephans Obituary

Retired Medical Center Hospital Administrator Mike Stephans passed away at his home on November 7th.

John Michael “Mike” Stephans of Odessa was born on February 17, 1943 in Memphis, TN and grew up in Springfield, IL where he graduated from Griffin High School.  He moved with his family to St Louis,...

Nov 6, 2019

Duane Glenn Adolf, age 83, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after a six-month battle with cancer.

Duane was born on a Sunday, after church services, on May 10, 1936 to Frederick and Margaret Lancelot Slade Adolf in Beulah, North Dakota. The family moved to Newberg, Oregon when he was one year old....