Obituaries

Brenda Major

Jun 11, 2018

Obituary and Photo Pending.

Service Funeral Service Sunset Funeral Home Chapel 6801 East Business 20 Odessa, TX  79762 Saturday, June 16, 2018 10:00 AM Cemetery Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX  79762

Donald Bowen

Jun 10, 2018

Donald Ralph Bowen of Odessa, TX, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Odessa, TX. Donald Ralph Bowen, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, was born April 25, 1922 in Greenfield, Iowa to Oren Chesley Bowen and Lula Maude (Shanklin) Bowen. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Postmaster, on Sept. 28, 1984. He also served in...

Alice Learned

Jun 6, 2018

Alice Merle Learned of Odessa, Texas, passed from this life June 6, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born February 13, 1928 in Pontiac, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil Hale and Anna Willhoite. Alice was the mother of four children, a member of the Methodist Church and a good friend to many. She enjoyed playing table games,...

Cora Shows

Jun 6, 2018

Cora Bell Shows, age 89, of Odessa, TX, passed away on June 6, 2018 in Odessa. No Services have been scheduled. Cora Bell is preceded in death by her husband, A.B. Dutch Shows; daughters, Donna Flood and Debra Shows. She is survived by her grandsons, Trevor Ray and Brandon Ray. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral...

Janice Baulch

Jun 4, 2018

Janice Elizabeth Baulch, age 69, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. Janice was born June 30, 1948 to Bates and Frankie Baulch in Brownwood, TX. She attended school in Coleman, TX as well as Lovington, New Mexico, where she graduated in 1966. While in school Janice loved...

Bobby Duke

Jun 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Bobby Ray Duke announces his passing. Bobby Ray Duke, 61, of Odessa, TX, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 4, 2018 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will...

Eldon Griffis

Jun 4, 2018

Eldon "Griff" Griffis, 86, known by many names, Pops to his grandkids, Dad to his kids, and Channie, a name given to him as a young boy by his family because his brother couldn't properly pronounce Sweet Thang, passed away at home surrounded by the family he loved June 4, 2018. He was born at County Line near Dekalb...

Helen Mccullough

Jun 3, 2018

Helen Elaine McCullough, age 74, of Odessa, TX, passed away on June 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Elaine was born November 25, 1943 to Clarence and Ruth Byrd in...

Arada Jones

May 26, 2018

Arada June Jones, age 87, was at home surrounded with the love of her family when she went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was born March 20, 1931 in Maud, Oklahoma to Thornton Earl and Thelma Katherine Epperson Pryor, both deceased. Arada graduated from Odessa High School and married her high school sweetheart,...

Milton Brown

May 26, 2018

Milton Jet (Jay) Brown, age 77, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 26, 2018 at Lubbock University Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Hood officiating. Jay was...

Jesse Munoz

May 25, 2018

Jesse Munoz, age 64, of Morriston, Florida, passed away on May 25, 2018 in Ocala, Fla. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Jesse was born April 7, 1954 to Candelario Munoz and Louisa Ancira in Odessa, TX. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1973 and then...

Betty Ziegler

May 23, 2018

Betty Lou Ziegler, age 95, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 23, 2018 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, May 28, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at New Dawn Fellowship Church at 2210 E. 10th St, Odessa, TX, with Reverend Wally Schiwart officiating....

Brent Huber

May 23, 2018

Brent Alan Huber, 63, of Odessa, Texas was called to his heavenly home on 5/23/18 in his home surrounded by family. Viewing will be held at 9 AM with funeral services at 10 AM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on JBS Parkway in Odessa, Texas with Bishop Kurt Coombs officiating....

Michael Ditmore

May 22, 2018

Michael "Mike" Steve Ditmore, 71, of Midland, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, May 22, 2018, while surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Services will be held, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Midland with Pastor Kurt Borden officiating. A private burial in Eunice, N.M. will be set at...

Ann Muniz

May 19, 2018

Ann Marie Muniz, 49, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Odessa. Rosary will be Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Juan Fernando Bonilla, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...

Deborah Perry

May 17, 2018

Deborah Dian Perry, age 60, of Odessa, TX, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Wally...

Lou Austin

May 17, 2018

Lou Elaine Austin, age 98, of Odessa, TX passed away on May 17, 2018 in Odessa. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend David Newton officiating. Elaine was born January 14, 1920 to Alice Jane Sudderth Harms and Bud Albert Harms in Blanket, TX. She married Stailey Austin on...

Effie Shepard

May 12, 2018

Jo Carrell Shepard, 78, of Odessa, passed away on May 12, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Chapel, with her nephew, Reverend Rodney Bell, officiating. Burial will follow immediately. Jo was born to W. H....

Ruth Rheams

May 7, 2018

Homegoing Celebration For Ruth Ella Rand Rheams Sunrise August 25, 1938 Sunset May 7, 2018 Celebration of Life Monday, May 14, 2018 2pm St. James Missionary Baptist Church 2212 East 11th Street Odessa, Texas 79761 Pastor Samuel Lloyd Buhl Sr. Obituary Ruth Ella Rand Rheams was born August 25, 1938 in Lott, Texas to Riley Rand Sr. and Easter...

Michael Couch

May 6, 2018

Michael Todd Couch, age 50, of Odessa, TX passed away on May 6, 2018 in Odessa. In memory of a big hearted, hardworking husband, dad, Pabst, son and brother. Michael Todd Couch was born to George and Melinda Couch March 5, 1968. He attended Permian High School class of "86". He married Mandy Brand of Odessa. They spent 19...