Obituaries
Marvin Lore Smith III
Jul 27, 2024
Marvin Lore Smith, III (1952-2024)
Marvin Lore Smith, III, husband, father, friend, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, after a brief illness on July 27, 2024, at the age of 71.
Born on August 28, 1952, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Marvin was the son of Marvin Lore Smith Jr. and Estee Smith. He spent most of his formative years...
Ramona A. Lujan
Apr 26, 2025
In loving memory of Ramona Arenivas Lujan, 92 of Odessa, passed away on April 26th, 2025 in Odessa Texas. Ramona was born September 1st, 1932 to Manuel Arenivas and Manuela Marufo in Ojinaga, Chihuahua. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, warmth, and unconditional love touched everyone who knew her. She filled our lives with laughter, wisdom,...
Robert Marin
Apr 21, 2025
Robert D. Marin, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Robert was born in Marfa, TX, to Charlie and Elfida Marin on March 15, 1952. He was raised in Odessa, TX, where he graduated from Ector High School in 1970. Robert ran track for the Ector...
Linda Gonzales Oden
Apr 19, 2025
Linda K. McLeod Gonzales Oden, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by the love of her family and faith.
Born on November 14, 1947, in Kilgore, Texas, to Jack Olen and Frances K. McLeod, Linda moved to Odessa as a child and graduated from Permian High School in 1966. Throughout...
Donald Wayne "Don" "Papa Shu" Shumard
Apr 18, 2025
Donald Wayne (Don) Shumard, 86, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, April 18, following a battle with cancer. Visitation is on Wednesday, April 23, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and a funeral service on Thursday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m., with Landon Coleman officiating. Both the visitation and the funeral are at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa.
Don was born...
Garland Childers
Apr 16, 2025
Garland Watson Childers, 73, of Midland, TX, passed away on April 16, 2025 in Midland.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Monday, April 21st, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 22nd, at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland, TX, with John O’Dell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Garland was born on June...
Mark Anthony Andrade
Apr 16, 2025
Mark Anthony Andrade, age 33, of Odessa, passed away on April 16, 2025.
A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Jessica Montanez-Caruso officiating.
Mark was born in Odessa to George Cheney...
Clifton "Kip" Struck
Apr 16, 2025
Clifton Nolan Struck, 77 years old, of Odessa, passed away on April 16th, 2025 in Midland, Texas.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 pm Friday April 18th at Sunset Memorial Garden.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday April 19th at Sunset Memorial Garden with Jimmy Braswell officiating, The Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Garden.
Clifton was...
Merita C. Sandoval
Apr 13, 2025
Merita Sandoval, 72, of Odessa, TX passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Yukon, OK with her daughters by her side.
Merita was born on September 25, 1952, in Cedar Vale, KS to Lela & Merritt White. As the youngest of 4 kids and with an 18-year age gap between her and her oldest sibling, Donald, she was quite the surprise,...
Beverly Ann Porter
Apr 13, 2025
Beverly T. Porter, 90, of Odessa, TX, passed away on April 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Burial will be at a later date, after cremation, in a private family cemetery in Elizabethton, TN.
Beverly was born in Elizabethton, TN, on November 15, 1934. She was married to Robert G. Porter for 71 years....
Marquis Taliaferro
Apr 12, 2025
Marquis Eldred Taliaferro, Jr., 82, of Brownwood, TX passed away on April 12, 2025, in Brownwood, TX.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 M, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Blau of Mason, TX, officiating....
Nathan Gray
Apr 12, 2025
Nathan Dale Gray, 78, of Odessa, gained his ultimate healing on Saturday, April 12, 2025, while surrounded by his family.
Nathan lived a life devoted to service. His first and foremost priority was serving God, and as a 70-year member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Odessa, it was evident that he had his priorities in the right place. Nathan...
Frances L Vetter
Apr 11, 2025
Frances Vetter, 89, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.
Frances was born on April 8, 1936, in Sentinel, Oklahoma, to Odis and Tressie Rozell McWhirter. She grew up helping on the family farm while attending school in Sentinel. Frances later enrolled in nursing school at the University of...
Lynda Diane Clark
Apr 10, 2025
Lynda Clark, age 83, of Odessa, Texas passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Midland, Texas.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.
Lynda was born in Kilgore, Texas to Doc and Vera Ellerd on May 31, 1941. She owned Trails End and Lynda’s Pawn...
Robbie Jo Vanderburg
Apr 9, 2025
Robbie Jo Vanderburg passed from this world on April 9, 2025.
Robbie Jo was born in Rule, TX on January 15, 1928. She spent her childhood in various farming communities during the depression and her teenage years during WWII. She moved to Odessa, TX during this time and started attending Immanuel Baptist Church in 1946 where she met her husband, Jack....
Armida Carrillo
Apr 7, 2025
Armida Carrillo, de 79 años, de Ojinaga, Chih. fallecio el 7 de Abril en Lubbock, Tx.
Visita sera de 9am-8pm el Jueves, 10 de Abril y el Rosario sera a las 7pm en Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Servicio funebre sera a las 10 am el viernes, 11 de Abril en Sunset Memorial Gardens. El entierro seguira en el mismo lugar. Los arreglos son...
Terry Layne Christian
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Terry Layne Christian
January 9, 1957 – April 5, 2025
Terry Layne Christian, a man whose life was defined by quiet strength, deep love, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 68. To know Terry was to know kindness, loyalty, and a steady presence that...
Damiana Celaya Lopez
Apr 3, 2025
Damiana Celaya Lopez, 72, of Marathon TX, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Midland TX.
Damiana's greatest joy was her family, who brought her endless happiness and cherished memories. We love her deeply, and her spirit will forever be in our hearts, guiding us through the days ahead. Her laughter and kindness will always resonate with us, reminding us...
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