Obituaries

Lena Kirkland Mae Webb

Lena Kirkland Mae Webb

Jul 23, 2025

Lena Kirkland Webb

June 20, 1942 – July 23, 2025

Lena Kirkland Webb of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Odessa, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 83.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00...

Robin Bennet

Robin Bennet

Jul 21, 2025

Robin Gray Bennett, 63, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Robin was born on October 12, 1961, in Odessa to Martha Nell Chancy. She attended Odessa High School and married the love of her life, Mark Bennett, on December 27, 1996, in Odessa. A dedicated banker,...

Wesley Don Baird

Wesley Don Baird

Jul 18, 2025

Wesley Don Baird, 70, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2025.

A true West Texan through and through, Wes was known for his grit, humor, and larger-than-life personality. He was the proud owner of Bulldog Iron & Metals until his retirement in 2020, having spent decades building a reputation as a hardworking and fair businessman.

Wes...

Ethel Anne Howard

Ethel Anne Howard

Jul 16, 2025

Ethel Anne Howard, age 67, of Odessa, Texas, went home to be with her Lord, on July 16, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, after a lengthy illness.

Family will receive visitors between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Private Graveside Services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, with Donnie Rollie, officiating. The...

Grady Austin "Jerry" Wilkerson

Grady Austin "Jerry" Wilkerson

Jul 16, 2025

GRADY AUSTIN (JERRY) WILKERSON

Grady Austin (Jerry) Wilkerson passed away at Courtyards Memory Care in Odessa, Texas on July 16, 2025. He was 99 years old (46 days from being 100 years old.)

Jerry was born in Forest, Mississippi on September 1, 1925 to Willie Harris & Ruby Wilkerson. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into active service in the...

Dana Sue Yandell Beazley

Dana Sue Yandell Beazley

Jul 15, 2025

Dana Sue Yandell Beazley, after a short illness, went to meet our Lord on July 15, 2025.

She was born on May 11, 1951, in Levelland, Texas to Dan Howard Yandell and Margaret Fleming Yandell.

She is proceeded in death by her parents and half-sister Lyn Brewer.

Dana is survived by her husband of 45 years, Skip Beazley; her son, Ryan Beazley and...

Shirley Faye Brunette

Shirley Faye Brunette

Jul 13, 2025

Shirley Faye Brunette age 75 of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Odessa, Texas to Jim Cox and Verla Cox on January 1, 1950. She attended Odessa High School. She married David Brunette on March 18, 1967. They had five children who she adored. Shirley was a beautician for...

Jack Loyd Thompson

Jack Loyd Thompson

Jul 11, 2025

Jack Loyd Thompson

February 4, 1949 – July 11, 2025

Longtime resident of Odessa, Texas

Jack Loyd Thompson, 76, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Borger, Texas, to Kenneth Wayne Thompson Sr. and Vera Mae Hammett Thompson, Jack was a proud Christian man who lived his life with faith, love, and integrity.

He attended Permian...

Salvador Lopez Quiroz

Salvador Lopez Quiroz

Jul 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and great love that we announce the passing of Salvador Lopez Quiroz, who left this world on July 9, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born on March 21, 1945, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Salvador lived a life full of warmth, dedication and love for his family. He was a devoted husband to Maria...

Wanda Lou Mims

Wanda Lou Mims

Jul 6, 2025

Wanda Lou “Granny” Mims May 10, 1937 – July 6, 2025

Wanda Lou Mims, lovingly called “Granny” by not just her family but by so many whose lives she touched, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Bells, Texas, on May 10, 1937, Wanda lived a life marked by...

Brenda Carol Simpson Nail

Brenda Carol Simpson Nail

Jul 5, 2025

Brenda Carol Simpson Nail (aged 84)

Brenda was born in McCamey, TX on December 15th in 1940. Her parents were Willard and Maxine Simpson, both originally from Tipton, Oklahoma.

Brenda moved to Odessa, TX when she was in seventh grade starting school at Bowie Junior High and as a ninth grader was part of the first cohort of students in 1955 at...

Robert "Bobby" Waldron Martin

Robert "Bobby" Waldron Martin

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bobby Waldron Martin

Bobby Waldron Martin, a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved friend, passed away on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 46. His gentle spirit, unwavering love for his family, and passion for the great outdoors will be forever remembered by his Family and friends.

Born on March 23, 1979, in Andrews, Texas but grew...

Amanda Lee Martin

Amanda Lee Martin

Jul 4, 2025

Amanda Lee Martin went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1980, in Durant, Oklahoma. She attended school in Odessa, Texas, graduating from Permian High School in 1999. She married the love of her life Bobby Martin, and together they had a blended family of four beautiful children. Amanda...

Jayda Christeel Floyd

Jayda Christeel Floyd

Jul 4, 2025

Jayda Christeel Floyd, 22, of Odessa, Texas passed away July 4, 2025, in Kerr County.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 PM -8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, at Crossroads, 6901 TX-191 Frontage, Odessa, Texas Friday, July 25, 2025, with Pastor Larry Elder of Hope Community Church officiating. Burial will follow...

Bailey James Martin

Bailey James Martin

Jul 4, 2025

Bailey James Martin, aged 23, of Odessa, TX passed away on July 04, 2025 in the tragic floods of Kerrville, TX while camping with family.

A celebration of Bailey’s life with ceremonial honors will be held at 10:00 am on July 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church with Wally Schiwart, officiating. A private burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens courtesy...

Anthony Tarango

Anthony Tarango

Jul 4, 2025

Anthony Tarango, age 22, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 11,2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunet Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Cliff DeArmond of Hope Alive Church.

Anthony was born in...

Lela Mae Daly Lilly

Lela Mae Daly Lilly

Jul 4, 2025

Our precious mother Lela Mae Daly Lilly, 94 years old, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. She was born to Earl E. Anderson and Bertha Mae Pace Anderson on April 30, 1931, in Melrose, New Mexico. Lela married Charles E. Daly on July 23, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1981. Several years later,...

James Leonard Jones Jr.

James Leonard Jones Jr.

Jul 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Leonard Jones Jr., who departed this life on July 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Leonard was born on May 27, 1934, in Doniphan, Missouri to Bertha and James Jones Sr.

Leonard was a dedicated husband to Norma Jones, his loving wife of 65 years and a devoted...

Velma Galindo

Velma Galindo

Jun 29, 2025

Velma Galindo was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 67 years of life. She passed away peacefully and suddenly on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was born to Jesse and Olivia Sanchez in Del Rio, Texas on December 26, 1957; the oldest of six children. Velma met the love of her...

Dewayne Kenneth Phillips

Dewayne Kenneth Phillips

Jun 28, 2025

Dewayne Kenneth Phillips, age 95 of San Marcos, Texas slipped his earthly bonds and entered into the Kingdom of God, Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born July 14, 1929, in Graham, Texas.

Dewayne was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. A man of many interests and endeavors, he was a member of the US Air Force, a lifelong learner, mathematician,...