Obituaries
Kevin Hayes
Sep 6, 2026
Kevin Hayes passed away on September 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, laughter, and love that will stay with his family and friends forever.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Kevin spent most of his life there before making the move to Odessa, Texas, in 2023. Through every chapter of his life, one thing remained constant: his love...
Marjorie Ruth MacMurdo
Sep 6, 2026
Marjorie Ruth MacMurdo, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family.
She was born February 3, 1934, on the family ranch in Atascosa County, Texas, to John and Ruth McCowen. Marjorie married Captain Lee M. MacMurdo Jr. on October 16, 1965 in Campbellton, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas...
Noelle Katherine Smith
Sep 5, 2026
Noelle K. Houser Smith, 69, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Odessa, TX.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and funeral services will begin the same day at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762.
Noelle was born to Henry Houser and Janet K. Houser...
Suzette Fuqua Pradon
Aug 31, 2026
Suzette Fuqua Pradon, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1956, and lived a life that was anything but ordinary.
Suzette was truly unique. She was whimsical, imaginative, spunky, mischievous, and, above all, all-around fun. She had a personality all her own and a wonderful way of bringing laughter, adventure, and a little...
Kiesha Rhea Hughes
Aug 29, 2026
Kiesha Nicole Rhea Hughes passed away on August 29, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, unforgettable memories, and a family who will miss her more than words could ever express.
Kiesha was born August 11, 1974 to Carla Harless and Michael Rhea in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from Odessa College with her Radiology Degree and was employed at...
Vonell Velma Black
Aug 26, 2026
Vonell Velma Reeves Black, 87, Odessa, TX, August 26, 2026.
Visitation Monday, August 31, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 pm.
Funeral Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at First Assembly of God Church, 1101 N. Lee, Odessa, TX.
Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Arrangements: Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Vonell was born at the family home in...
Paul William Janssen
Aug 26, 2026
I was born on our family farm south of Runge, Texas about 7:30pm, September 23, 1926. My name was issued as Paul William Janssen. I was raised on our farm and helped with all the crops. I started school in the country and the school was named Live Oak School. Finally we all went to school in Runge School. After...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Dunn
Aug 26, 2026
Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Dunn, 74, of Odessa, stepped into glory on August 26th.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Debbie will be held at 11 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Byron McWilliams officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset...
Dwight Cameron
Aug 24, 2026
David Dwight Cameron, 77, of Odessa Tx passed away on 8-24-26.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th, from 7-8 at Odessa Bible Church. Located at 3901 Penbrook in Odessa, Tx.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday the 28th, at Odessa Bible Church, with Bob Thayer officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset funeral home.
Dwight was born in Houston Tx to...
Jerry Lester Hensley
Aug 22, 2026
Jerry Lester Hensley June 7, 1940 - August 22, 2026
Jerry Lester Hensley was born June 7th 1940 in the home of his grandmother in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. He spent most of his childhood growing up in "oil field camps" with fond memories of living in Goldsmith Texas. He later attended Crockett Jr high and Odessa high school. In 1959 he...
Donald Wayne "Sonny" Beaver
Aug 21, 2026
Donald Wayne "Sonny" Beaver, born on November 18, 1937, in Gainesville, Texas, peacefully departed this world on August 21, 2026. Sonny's journey was one of love, resilience, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know him.
Sonny was the cherished son of Gene and Hazel Beaver and is now reunited with them, as well as his...
Lewis Ryan Parks
Aug 21, 2026
Lewis Ryan Parks
June 29, 1927 – August 21, 2026
Lewis Ryan Parks of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, hard work, service, devotion, and love for his family.
Lewis was born on June 29, 1927, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to John King Parks and Sara Josephine “Josie” Hicks. He...
Charlotte Diane Caufield
Aug 15, 2026
Charlotte Diane Caufield, 65, of Odessa passed away on August 15, 2026, in Odessa, TX.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Northside Baptist Church with Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist...
Jeffery Alan Newby
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeffery Alan Newby
Jeffery Alan Newby, 67, of Odessa, Texas was called home to be with our Lord on August 15th in Odessa.
Jeff was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James W. Newby and Audrey F. Rimer McAnally on November 27th, 1958. His early childhood years were spent in Oklahoma before his family made their home in...
Nelda Raye Clark
Aug 15, 2026
Nelda Raye Jumper Clark, 85, was born in Kermit, Texas, to Davis Clyde Jumper and Nadine Miller Tuttle on May 12, 1941. On August 15, 2026, she was born into heaven and now rejoices with her Savior and loved ones. Nelda loved Jesus, and her greatest gift was modeling His redeeming love and saving grace for others.
Nelda spent her school...
Edgar Richard "Dick" Allison
Aug 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, but with great faith and gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of our beloved Edgar Richard “Dick” Allison, who went home to be with Jesus on August 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
Dick was born on July 31, 1934, and raised in Odessa, Texas. He was the youngest of...





