All Obituaries

Linda Sue Shewell Sullivan of Odessa, Texas, entered this world January 9, 1946, and left on her seventy-sixth birthday for her eternal life January 9, 2022.    Linda was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Robert and Helen Shewell.  After moving to Texas, she attended schools in Lubbock, then graduated from Odessa College and Wayland Baptist University.   She married the love of her life, David “Snuffy” Sullivan on September 28, 1986, in Odessa,...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arely Sotelo Navarrete of Odessa, TX who received her heavenly wings on January 8, 2022, at the age of 37.    Arely was born on September 27, 1984, in Odessa, TX.  She was a dedicated mother first and foremost.  She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them.  She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh.  She had a love for soccer and for her Green Bay...

Gloria June Horrell, age 77, entered Heaven's Gates on January 6, 2022.   She was born in Abilene, TX, to Barbara and Rex Trusler on January 16, 1944. Gloria married her love, Tom David Horrell on June 15, 1962, in Abilene, TX.   Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a Defender, a Protector, and "Mama bear" to family and friends. She always smelled so wonderful, she loved perfume and wasn't bashful when she put it on. Gloria was a...

Marilyn Ruth Laughmiller Farthing Roloff, age 85, of Odessa, Texas, died on January 4, 2022, at home with her husband Ron by her side and surrounded by several members of her congregational family. Visitation will be Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 10, 2022, at Beit HaDerekh Messianic Jewish Congregation, located at 13370 HWY-191, Midland, Texas, (North of 191...

Adela Larrea Vasquez was born in Odessa, Texas on May 11, 1949, and received her heavenly wings on Monday, January 3, 2022.      She lived most of her years in Odessa, Texas.  On August 10, 1968, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Vasquez in Alice, Texas.  She leaves behind her beloved mother, Aurora Larrea; beloved husband, Gilbert; daughter, Monica Vasquez Tschauner (Chris Tschauner); son, Patrick Vasquez (Joanna Aynesworth-Vasquez); sister, MaryAnn Larrea...

Joyce M. Covington, 87, died in Midland, Texas on January 3, 2022.   Joyce was born May 5, 1934, to Jimmie and Emma Sullivan Weeks in Wood County, Texas. The family moved to Odessa in the late 1940’s where she attended public schools. She enjoyed being a member of the girl’s baseball team at Odessa High School. She was a big supporter of her younger brothers at home and with their school.   Joyce worked in the office supply business first as a clerk and later as a...