Obituaries

Feb 14, 2026

Our beloved father, Benito Montoya, entered eternal rest with his Heavenly Father on February 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

Benito, known as Ben to many, was born in Pecos, Texas, on March 21, 1951, to Pablo and Otilia Montoya. He was one of 18 children and was raised in...

Feb 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gary Don Francis

Gary Don Francis, 72, of Breckenridge, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1953, in Anson.

Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. He lived with warmth, humor, and a quick wit that could light up any room....

Feb 19, 2026

Felicia R Fulsom

May 19. 1969 – Feb. 19, 2026

Felicia Fulsom, 56 of Odessa, Texas passed away Feb. 19, 2026.

If you knew Felicia, you loved her! She was larger than life – full of personality, laughter, stubborn determination, and a heart that cared deeply for the people she loved. Felicia had a way of making every gathering feel special and every...

Feb 20, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Joe Bob Stephens, 74, of Sherman, TX, passed away on February 11th, 2026, in Dallas, TX.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at Sunset Memorial with Pastor Landon Coleman of Immanuel Baptist Church officiating.

Joe was born on February 26, 1951, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Robert and Doris Stephens. He graduated from Ozona...

Feb 20, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 22, 2026

In loving memory of Sylvia Jean White

Sylvia Jean White of Odessa, Texas passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family. A woman of unwavering strength and grace, Sylvia lived a life rooted deeply in her faith in Jesus Christ. We are confident that today she walks in eternity...

Feb 23, 2026

Sherrie Martin Thomas, 81, of Odessa, passed away on Monday February 23rd, 2026.

Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm on Thursday March 5th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10am on March 6th at First Baptist Church Odessa with Pastor Byron McWilliams officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Sherrie was born on August 7, 1944, in Odessa,...

Feb 2, 2026

Patrick (“Pat”) Joseph Cunningham III, 73, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, surrounded by family in Houston, Texas, following a three-year battle with leukemia.

Pat was born on October 26, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas, to Stella Jo and Tommy Joseph Cunningham. A proud veteran, he went on to serve his country as a sergeant in the United States...

Feb 19, 2026

David Brunette, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Odessa.

David was born on October 17, 1948, in Naples, Texas, to James Morris “Pete” Brunette and Nadine “Gilly” Golden.



David spent his life working in the oilfields of West Texas. What began as a job grew into a lifelong career that took him from roustabout to supervisor. He...

Feb 13, 2026

Helen Montgomery Snyder was born November 18, 1930, in Lefors Tx to George Alfred Montgomery and Lillie Bell Payne, she passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95.

Helen was a devoted wife, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She spent her early years working with Don Vandiver in the cotton business and working with various organizations within that industry.

She married Glynn...

Feb 12, 2026

Nola Damon, 68, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, and Aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on February 12, 2026. She entered this world on May 27, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas, born to Vincent and Martha Sikora.

Nola lived a life defined by compassion, joy, and deep devotion to her family - especially her grandchildren, who were the...

Feb 9, 2026

Ronald Eugene Burnett Jr passed away due to a long illness on the morning of Feb.9, 2026. Beloved son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. Ronnie was born to Ronald Eugene Burnett Sr. And B.J. Letbetter on May 29, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM. He spent his childhood years growing up in Albuquerque, NM with his Mom and Brother. later leaving Albuquerque...

Feb 6, 2026

Israel Carranza was born in Levelland, TX. He was raised by Guadalupe Carranza and Maria Garza Carranza; they had 10 children. He went to high school then joined the National Guard Army. Then he worked odd jobs in Levelland, Tx, then moved to Odessa, tx to work in the oilfield, where he got his next job as a machinist for...

Jan 31, 2026

Joe Mac Sanders, 78, of Odessa, passed away on January 31, 2026. Joe Mac was born September 23, 1947 in Abilene, Texas. He was the first child of Annye Joe McIntosh Sanders and Durwood Sanders.

After moving to Odessa at a young age, he attended San Jacinto Elementary, Bowie Jr. High and graduated from Odessa High School in 1966. He would...

Jan 31, 2026

Doris Nell Jordan, born July 5, 1938, in Stephenville, Texas, to Jack

and Lona Abbott, passed away January 31, 2026 in Odessa, Texas;

peacefully surrounded by family.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother

whose life was centered around her family. She shared

69 years of marriage with her husband and the love of her life, Donald

Lee Jordan, whom she married on December...

Jan 31, 2026

Peggy Lou Wright, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 71 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at Mission Dorado Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas with Bro. Terry Wright and Pastor Jeremiah Foley officiating. Graveside service and internment will be at Wallace Creek Cemetery on Saturday,...

Jan 30, 2026

Arlene Michelle McClung O’Brien of Austin, Texas passed away on January 30, 2026. Born in Stamford, Texas, Arlene was the youngest of five children. She grew up in Odessa, where she enjoyed piano lessons, played saxophone with the Odessa Symphony and Odessa High School Broncos marching band, and entertained the crowd at football games as a majorette. She went on...

Jan 29, 2026

John Michael “Mike” McDonald, lovingly known as “Mighty Mike,” passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a longtime resident of Wylie, Texas.

Mike was born on October 26, 1951, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Odessa, where he graduated from Permian High School in 1970. That same year, he met the love of his...