Obituaries

Oct 11, 2024

A true warrior of faith, a woman of virtue, has gone into rest, awaiting to rise in full glory armor at The Last Trumpet of The Lord Jesus Christ. 

Barbara Jean Cochran, 74, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, October 11th in Odessa, Texas.

A viewing will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial...

Oct 10, 2024

Dennis Dale Fusilier, 82, of Odessa Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2024. 

 

Visitation and celebration of life will be from 5 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Sunset Memorial. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

 

Dennis was born in Branch, Louisiana to Wilbur and Ina Fusilier on September 6,...

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Nell Jarrell-Bunnell, 91, of Odessa, passed away on October 9, 2024. 

Barbara was born in Mobeetie, Texas to William Edward (Bill) Trimble and Eula Eulene Fults-Trimble-Johnson on September 22, 1933. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Mobeetie. While she was only about five feet tall, she played basketball in her junior and senior years of high...

Oct 8, 2024

Angelique Garcia, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on October 8, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

Graveside will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Deacon Jesse Ortiz officiating. 

Angelique Garcia was born in Odessa, Texas (ORH) to Jackelyne Garcia and Jose De Jesus Garcia on October 8, 2024.

Angelique Garcia is proceeded in death by her grandmother,...

Oct 8, 2024

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, James Harold Peck, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 92. James or Jim as he was called was born on February 26, 1932 in Cement, Oklahoma to Harry and Myrtle Peck. He graduated from Cement High School in 1949. He served a brief time in the Army where he...

Oct 4, 2024

Margarita Sanchez Bustillos, age 71 of Gardendale, Texas passed away October 4, 2024. 

Margarita was born in Barrancos de Guadalupe, Chih. Mexico, to Daniel Sanchez and Balbina Castillo, on December 3, 1952. Margarita lived most of her life in Barstow, Texas, and the remainder in Gardendale, Texas. She married Eligio Evaro Bustillos on July 17, 1971, in Ojinaga, Chih. Mexico. 

She was...

Oct 3, 2024

Jocelyn Denise Robas (Mathis), 40, of Odessa, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2024. 

 

The daughter of Jody Lee Mathis and Dorothy Christian (Jones), Jocelyn was a Leap Year baby, Bom on February 29, 1984, in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital.

 

 At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized as a member of...

Oct 1, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

On Sunday, September 29th, 2024 Mary Margaret Milam entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at the blessed age of 91.

A public visitation celebrating her life will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 8th from 5:00-7:00. A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with Reverend Dr. Jimmy...

Sep 29, 2024

Gertrude Jeanette (Jean) Smith, 96 years of age, departed this earth to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

A private service will be held for family members.

Jean was born in San Angelo, TX to Artie G. and Hattie G. Kingston on October 26, 1927. She attended school in Corpus Christi, TX. She married James F. Smith...

Sep 29, 2024

Larry Lynn Davis, a devoted servant of the Lord, a loving husband, father, son, and grandfather, went home to be with his Savior on September 29, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with chronic illness. He was 59 years old.

 

He was born on March 15, 1965 to Carl and Barbara Davis and graduated from OHS in 1983. He married...

Sep 26, 2024

Holice Wade Smith, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of September 26, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

Born on August 17, 1935, in Bixby, OK to Lee and Bea Smith, Holice was just as funny as he was kind, known for his gentle spirit and loving nature. He was a joyful follower of Jesus who dedicated...

Sep 25, 2024

Frankie Sue Maldonado,73, of Odessa, TX passed away on September 25, 2024, in Odessa.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 1-5pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 1pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Sue was born in Shamrock, TX to William and Pauline Dominey on March 25, 1951. She attended school...

Sep 24, 2024

DennyLynn (Dene) McClinton, 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be at 6:00PM Wednesday, October 2nd, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, October 3rd at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Mercy – Sunset...

Sep 21, 2024

Billy Lee York, 74, of Lubbock, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at home wrapped in the arms of our precious Jesus.

Billy was born on April 2, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late JD and Hazel Weaver.

Billy graduated from Roswell High School in 1968, where he was a standout football player. His athletic career continued at...

Sep 20, 2024

Gaylynn Garrett  passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. She was born September 13, 1953 in Odessa, Texas. 

Sep 18, 2024

Darren Lee States, 64, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Pastor Lyndel Lee of Tanglewood Baptist Church, Odessa and Bro. Russell White of Victory Baptist Church, Stephenville, officiating. Arrangements made by Sunset Memorial Gardens &...

Sep 18, 2024

JoAnn Rubio Aranda, 63, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Rosary will be Friday, September 20th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Burke Millard, of Crossroads Church officiating.

 JoAnn was...

Sep 16, 2024

On September 16, 2024, after 89 years of life on this earth, Jess Ellis Jones moved to his new home and new body to be with Jesus in heaven. He had resided for 46 years in Odessa, Texas with his wife Barbara. They were married for 71 years and have six children: Karen Cowley (Marshall), Guthrie, OK; Diane Pharr (Richard),...

Sep 14, 2024

Kelly Eugene Keesee passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on May 11, 1958, in Abilene, Texas to E.W. ‘Dutch’ and Nancy Keesee. He spent most of his years in Odessa, Texas, graduated from Permian High School in 1976 and attended Odessa College. 

Kelly, nicknamed "K.K.", was a man who brought humor and laughter to...